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EDWARD VINK Obituary
March 8, 1937 – March 16, 2025
Edward Vink passed away on March 16 of cardiac arrest.
Ed had a long and successful 44-year career managing the Kings County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He will be remembered by many for his decency and generosity, and is survived by his sons Sean Vink and Erik Vink (and partner Michelle West), daughter-in-law Julianne Williams, grandchildren Cassidy Vink, Case Vink and Mitchell Edwards, sisters Matilda Maddox, Aggie Manzoni, Mary Bettencourt, Bea Jones (Dan), Helena Leal (Myron), and Jeanne Bettencourt, brothers John Vink (Laura) and Jake Vink (Jan), and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Edward was predeceased by his wife Janet, son Alan, parents John and Hubertha, brother Arnold, and best friend Butch Dias.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m.at St. Ann Catholic Church, 3047 W. Mount Whitney Ave in Riverdale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to Duck's Unlimited.
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joe labandeira
March 22, 2025
sorry to hear of the passing of Ed Vink. I worked for kings dhia for 42 years' i started in 1971 ending in 2014 ed started work for kings dhia in 1978 or so for the most part i enjoyed helping him in some of his work i remember his first work car was a 1951 very light brown Chevrolet sedan he and his sons helped me greatly one time at giacomazzi dairy when i broke my wrist at the dairy in no time they arrived at the dairy to replace me,ed also worked for Fresno dhia for 16 years or so prior to working at kings dhia..Please accept my condolences.
Jackie Giacomazzi
March 20, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed Vink. I worked with him by taking pictures of all the DHIA award winners for about 20 years. May he rest in peace. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Mark Dutra
March 20, 2025
Prayers and positive thoughts to the family of Ed. He was a man who supported his boys and the projects and activities they were involved with, which also allowed him to support other youth as if they were his own. Ed was a very kind and honest man who gave so much of his time and energy to the many groups and their communities he was involved with. Sorry for his loss.
David DeSilva
March 19, 2025
To the Ed Vink family: My deepest condolences and prayers to your family. Ed was a great person and friend, Ag leader, and helped Riverdale and Hanford FFA students many times. I can recall his help giving the FFA Milks team milk sediment pads to prepare for the national contest in Kansas City. Ed taught me how to measure sediment levels in milk so I could teach my students. May Ed rest in peace and the Almighty Creator shine His light upon him. David DeSilva
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