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1939

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2025

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Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street

Merced, California

Juventina Covarrubias Obituary

Our beloved mother, Juventina Covarrubias, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 85 in Merced, California. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Ixpalino, Sinaloa, Mexico. She lived a full and beautiful life devoted to her family.

In 1954, Juventina met Manuel Guerrero, and together they shared 27 years and raised their eleven children. In 1981, she made the courageous journey to the United States to build a new life for her family. Later, in 1987, she married the love of her life, Roberto Covarrubias, with whom she enjoyed 22 years of companionship. They shared a deep bond, spending time in the mountains, playing cards, enjoying bingo and most importantly, caring for their family.

Juventina will always be remembered for her vibrant spirit, determination, and devotion. In Mexico, she worked tirelessly on the family farm and found joy in supporting her children and grandchildren. After moving to the United States, she continued her hard work in agriculture, restaurants, and local factories to provide for her family.

She is survived by her loving children: Maria Elena, Maria Luisa, Juan, Felipe, Santiago, Luis, Edgar, Arcenio and their spouses. Her cherished grandchildren, and a large circle of extended family and dear friends.

She now reunites in heaven with her parents, Guillermo and Porfiria, her daughters, Maria Dolores and Rufina, her son Mario. She also joins her husband Roberto, her sisters, Maria de Jesus, Evangelina, Trinidad, and her brother Arcenio who all passed before her.

A memorial service to celebrate Juventina's life will be held at Stratford Evans Merced, 1490 B Street, Merced, on Tuesday, September 2nd. Visitation will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with services beginning at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Rudy Sanchez. Following the service, a graveside service will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will continue at Stratford Evans Hall from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Her love, strength, and legacy will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Merced Sun Star from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2025.

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Luis & Bessie Castillo

August 27, 2025

Sending our condolences Guerrero , your mom was very friendly neighbor home of Le Grand back in the 80´s I would buy home interior from her and she always love to sit and talk with me for a while. May she rest in peace, she was very proud of her family .

Nancy Mares

August 26, 2025

To everyone who loved Juventina I send you my deepest and sincerest condolences. She is now in the presence of our savior and I can only imagine the beauty that surrounds her. May she rest in paradise until you are all reunited. God bless.

Teresa Guerrero

August 26, 2025

I will forever be grateful for the wonderful man you and Roberto raised-my Hunky. I first met you when I was twelve, and from that moment on, you loved me as your own. You raised your children and grandchildren to love deeply and wholeheartedly. I am truly blessed to be part of your tribe, and we will all continue to carry your memory in our hearts.

Bambie Benavidez

August 25, 2025

Wonderful Mother, Grandma and great Grandma
I thank you for raising a wonderful son that became my son-in-law. We will always share them together. You can watch from upstairs and I´ll take care of them down here dancing in the stars Roberto enjoy paradise.

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Alberto Velarde y familia

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Memorial Events
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Sep

2

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304

Sep

2

Service

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304

Sep

2

Graveside service

11:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Calvary Cemetery

260 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Funeral services provided by:

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street, Merced, CA 95340

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