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Doris Felix Obituary
July 22, 1939 - Apr. 3, 2019
Doris was born in the small community of Heber, California. The family moved to Los Banos where she attended grammar school and high school. In the 70s Doris met her husband, Tony, an agriculture farmer in Patterson. She helped Tony raise his two children, Tony Jr. and Chris. She thoroughly enjoyed farm life and many hours were spent shuttling kids to catholic schools in Modesto and to many other activities. Additionally, she always had room for a niece or nephew to spend time enjoying farm life for a few days a few weeks or longer. They loved spending time with Aunt Doris and family.
Doris sang in many fundraising Our Lady of Fatima Follies Variety Shows. She was a gifted singer. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Fluent in Spanish, a friend in migrant education asked her to help translate for Spanish speaking parents of school age children. What started out as volunteer work turned into a career working for the Merced County School District, Migrant Education Program. She found her "niche." She excelled and was promoted to leadership positions. She enjoyed her work and gave many hours off the job and her own funds to support activities involving migrant children. Her gifts were many. A gifted singer, she was creative in decorating, sewing, crafts, flower arranging/gardening, and making the most beautiful gift baskets for fundraisers and silent auctions. She had a great flair for fashion. Many benefited from her talents and generosity. She also was primary caregiver of her mother until she herself became ill. She was loved by many.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ernestine Salas; her brother, Joseph Jr. and her sister, Josie Phinney. She is survived by son Tony Jr.,(Kelly); daughter, Chris Taylor (Cliff); grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Arellano, Arizona; sisters Angie Schildts, Modesto; Mary Helen Magana, Mexicali; Pat Courtright, Nevada; Ernie Fleece, Turlock; and Marion Harmon, Turlock; brother-in-law Chuck Phinney, Alameda; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held on April 26 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at All Saints University Parish, 4040 McKenna Drive, Turlock. A rosary will be said at 10:30. Private interment will be held for Doris at Turlock Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made in Doris' name to Hospice House, 2201 Euclid Avenue, Hughson.
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Memories and Condolences
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F&D
April 11, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need. - Psalm 56:8
April 11, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. Hosea 13:14*
April 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayer comfort and strengthen you during this dificult time. 1Thessalonians 5:17.
With love V. Contreras
S H
April 11, 2019
My sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Dacia G
April 9, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God be a source of comfort during this challenging time of sorrow. Please take comfort from the words of Psalms 94:19 " When anxieties overwhelmed me, you comfort and soothed me."
April 7, 2019
With deepest sympathy to Ms. Felix's family and friends. May "the love of God" and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
April 7, 2019
Sorry to hear of Doris's passing,I would like to offer my sincere condolences to her family.Jeremiah 29:11,12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us,and if we pray to him,he will listen.May you find comfort in that hope.
Sla
April 7, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences go out to the family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30
SD
April 7, 2019
My condolences. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
April 7, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out with your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30
J R
April 7, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
April 7, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at ( John 6:40) bring you a measure of comfort.
FC
April 7, 2019
My condolences to Doris's family for your loss. May you continue to feel comforted by the loving support of your family and friends and also from God Almighty who will give you the strength to get through these difficult times. Psalms 9 : 9 - 10
April 7, 2019
Im sorry to hear about the loss Doris.You and your family have my deepest condolences. God comforts all of us in times of distress. 2THESSALONIANS 2:16,17.
April 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Felix family may you cherish Doris wonderful memories close to your hearts as treasure and may the peace of God strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time. 2 Cornthian 1:3,4
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