Joshua Alan Centeno

Joshua Alan Centeno obituary

Joshua Alan Centeno

Joshua Centeno Obituary

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Joshua Alan Centeno entered eternal rest on January 23, 2026. Josh as he liked to be called, is a Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Grandson. He was greeted in Heaven after 39 short years. With many cousins, uncles, and aunts he will be missed dearly. Our solace is that he is suffering no more and can be at peace now.

Josh was born on November 1, 1986, in Fresno, California. Growing up in Fresno and going to Kratt Elementary before moving to Clovis and going to Clovis Schools and graduating at Buchanan High School in 2005.

He was a gamer and enjoyed playing in a band while going to college where he met his wife, Jerica. He helped with his family's business in bookkeeping and filing income tax returns. He was a licensed State of California tax preparer.

Joshua is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jerica Centeno; father, Arnold Centeno and his wife Edith, sister Sommer Nicole Phillips and her husband Robert, nephew Theo, along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A graveside service will be held at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, 1301 Roberts Avenue, Madera, California on February 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM followed by a reception at Woodward Park Church of Christ, 7886 N Millbrook Ave., Fresno, California.

Joshua's family would like to thank family and friends for their outpouring of love and support at this time of our loss. Love heals many wounds and the scars left behind are a reminder of the love that is there in our hearts.
Jay Chapel Directors - Madera

1121 Roberts Avenue, Madera, CA 93637

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