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1918
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2013
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Monica Valdovinos Obituary
She was a beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Elias Valdovinos, her children Rick Gonzales and wife Sally of Camarillo, CA, Karen Rivera and husband Guadalupe of Camarillo,CA., Vivian Garcia of Riverside and Betty Lopez and husband Emilio of Fresno and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 children Eddie and Andrew Jr. Gonzales.
Visitation will be at Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at St.Brigid's Catholic Church. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Hanford, CA.
Arrangements by Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Monica Valdovinos
Melissa Lynn Gonzales
December 30, 2013
Grandma, it was a blessing having you as my grandmother. From the mornings you would take me to school and have breakfast waiting for me, to the times I helped you remember where your car was while we ran errands, to our field trips around town, summer vacations and our time shared in your beautiful garden. You always made me feel so good, and as a child taught me right from wrong in a firm yet gentle manner. I have so many fond memories of our time together which will always live strong in my heart, soul and in my thoughts. You forever will live on. I know in my heart we will meet again. Forever loved.
December 28, 2013
Betty and Jr. I was so sadden to here of your loss. Betty, it's difficult right now, but, as time goes by you will only remember the good times you had. Smile, your mom will always be there by your side.
Much Love and God Bless, Mary Lou Avila Davis
"Sweet Sixteen"
Gwen
December 19, 2013
Karen Rivera
December 19, 2013
For my beloved Mother. You would of been so happy yesterday with all the family together. Love Karen
Our times together! How will I endure?
Betty Lopez
December 16, 2013
As a little girl we walked together downtown and passed Superior Dairy. I had wanted an ice cream but all you had in your pocket was a nickel. You gave it to me and said, "You may as well have this because I can't buy anything else with a nickel." Those were the hard times that mom had to endure. (Actual Fact)
Grandma
Crystal, April, Gwen
December 16, 2013
In 1945 Grandma took this picture for Grandpa during World War 2. She missed him so much while he was in the US Navy stationed in the Western Pacific.
1945 Photo taken for her husband in World War II
Crystal
December 16, 2013
Grandma and me.
Gwendolyn Lopez
December 16, 2013
Grandma always had a sense of humor. She called me,"Baby Wen" my entire life. She always told me to "go to college, support yourself, and never get married!" See you in Heaven!
December 15, 2013
Mom, you will always be my mom and not just my mother-in-law cause, of the bond that we had and how you accepted me from the begainning you made me feel like a daughter. What we shared and and all the wonderful times we shared togather will all ways be embedded in my heart. You'll never be forgotten for you will continue to live in our life forever. Rest in peace til our time to be rejoined again in heaven..Love you Mom, Sally
Lennie Medina-Gonzales
December 15, 2013
To one of the most remarkable women I have ever known, who endured in the hardships of life but yet gave of herself unconditionally and gave of her Love as a mother, wife, grand mother,and friend to all who entered her home. You may be gone from us,but you will live on in the Values of Life that you taught me as the first grandson of the Family and your values will live through my children.God Bless You Grandma,Lennie Medina-Gonzales
Crystal
December 15, 2013
Thank you Grandma! You taught me to make the most out of a little and enjoy life!
Crystal
December 15, 2013
Thank you, Grandma! You taught me to make the most out of a little and enjoy life.
Robyn Loop
December 15, 2013
May you rest in peace grandma.
Love
Robyn Gonzales-Loop and Tate Stuart Loop
I wish you could have known my son. He looks so much like dad.
April Raffel
December 14, 2013
Dear Grandma and Great Grandma,
May you rest in peace in the kingdom of God and know you are loved by your family.
April Lopez Raffel (Grand Daughter), Matthew & Jonathan Raffel (Great Grandchildren)
Vivian Garcia
December 14, 2013
My mother was the source from which I derived the guiding principles of my life I will miss you ! Love you vivian
Leslie Garcia
December 14, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
All Our Love
James & Leslie Garcia
Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service
December 13, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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