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1958

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2025

Russell Sweeden Obituary

Russell "Russ" Allan Sweeden passed away holding his wife's hand on October 25, 2025.

Russ was born in Long Beach, Calif. He graduated from Laton High School in 1976.

He started his own business Sweeden Stucco in 1991, plastering many iconic homes and businesses throughout the valley and the Central Coast.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Theresa Dunn; daughter Jennifer (Brian) Fletcher, son Russell Sweeden, son Jeffery (Nicole) Motley; and grandchildren, Cristen, Zoe, McKenna, Wyatt, Madison, Riley, Corbin, Merritt and Myrick.

We will hold a Celebration of Life at the Laton Lions Club Hall in Laton, Calif., Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Please bring your memories to share and wear colors to express the vibrant life he lived. Please visit www.farewell.com for his full obituary.

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

Published by Fresno Bee from Jan. 3 to Jan. 11, 2026.

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