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Derrel Hardy

1941 - 2026

Derrel Hardy obituary, 1941-2026, Lagrange, CA

BORN

1941

DIED

2026

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Modesto, California

Derrel Hardy Obituary

Derrel Dean Hardy, 84, of La Grange, CA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. He passed away surrounded by family. Derrel was born on July 18, 1941, in Wister, OK, to Joel Hardy and Charlene Elouise Keifer. Derrel is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Hardy; his blended family of 7 daughters, Cheryl Riggs, Anita Riggs, Kathy Loucks, Patricia Tune, Kathy Peek, Melissa Hardy, and Nancy Hatton; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 2 great, great grandchildren.

He spent more than 50 years working in the cement mason industry. He loved to hunt, fish, and had a passion for the Oakdale Gun Club where he participated in many shooting competitions. He will be missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.

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Published by Modesto Bee from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2026.

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Barbara Whitaker

March 10, 2026

What a great person Derrel was. He will always be in our hearts and prayers. He´s with the lord now and what a wonderful place to be. My heart goes out to Francis and family. God bless you all.

Patricia Tune

March 10, 2026

He was an incredible awesome man always there, Ioved him and
consider it a great honor to have had him in my life

Stana Hardy

March 10, 2026

Uncle Derrel was an amazing and kind Man! We will be donating Gideon Bibles in his name. Prayer for Aunt Frances and the family!

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March 10, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Hoover

March 9, 2026

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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