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Fermin Parra Obituary
Fermin S. Parra
Fermin S. Parra, 68, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011, after a short illness and hospitalization at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto.
Fermin was born November 15, 1942, in Pomona. He came to Gilroy with his parents and younger sisters when he was a young child. He was raised in Gilroy and attended local schools. In 1962, he married Connie Campa and they had four children; Fermin, Terri, Steven and Lisa and lived in Salinas and Gilroy until their divorce in 1988.
Fermin was the sole owner and operator of Fermin's Appliance Service in Gilroy. Through his repair business, Fermin proudly served many of the residents of Gilroy and surrounding communities with service and repair of their appliances for more than 25 years until his recent retirement.
He worked at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant in Salinas until it closed in 1980. Fermin attended a trade school where he learned appliance repair, then worked for Fortino's Appliance in Hollister for several years before opening his own business. He was a former member of the Gilroy Elks Lodge.
Fermin loved watching football, shooting at the target range with his son Steven, cooking special things for his family, and attending the many celebrations and family events with his children and grandchildren. Fermin considered his most important role in life to be a father and provider to his family and teaching great values and work ethics to his children.
He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Fermin was pre-deceased by his father, Fermin H. Parra.
He is survived by his four children, Fermin C. Parra, Terri Rahiri, Steven (Debbie) Parra, Lisa (Ignacio) Magana; his companion of seven years, Sarah Montez; mother, Helen Morris; grandchildren, Fermin R. Parra, Philip Parra, DJ Parra, Alysa Magana, Stephanie Rahiri, Michelle Parra, Matthew Magana, Sabrina Rahiri, Ashley Parra, Jacob Rahiri, Melissa Parra, and Morgan Parra; and sisters, Patricia Aguirre and Christina Duran. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held Friday, August 19, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy.
Arrangements: Habing Family Funeral Home, 408-847-4040.
Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
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andrea schmidt
September 11, 2012
It as been over a year that the Angels took you to your new home. May you watch over us your family and extended family. During the holidays, your cooking meals will be miss and presence.
Your are not forgotten. Love your cousin Andrea (Salas) Schmidt & Family
Vince
August 30, 2011
My deepest sympathies during this painful time. Good wishes and thoughts go out to you all.
V.
August 19, 2011
Fermin, Lisa, Steven, and Terry, we send you our deepest sympathy, in times like these faith and family can provide such strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ana, Norm, and Russ Speirs.
Glory Marie Alesna
August 19, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Parra Family. May the Lord provide comfort for those in mourning.
Glory Marie Alesna
August 19, 2011
Fermin, have a safe trip. Firestone 1965-
1980 Tire Room
Gary Prader
Brenda Girton (Hunter)
August 18, 2011
Fermin, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you.
Diana Hanks
August 17, 2011
Dear Sarah and the Parra family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diana & Gerald Hanks
Jose Rico Sam Linder Honda
August 17, 2011
Fermin this world has lost a treasure in you but the house of God has recieved a special soul. Lotsa love and prayers for your familia in this transition.
Alicia Zavala-Castaneda
August 17, 2011
Mr.Parra,Terri,and Lisa please except my condolences during your time of grief.May all your family memories comfort you all and may you keep God's promise close to your hearts..that one day we will meet again with our loved ones.God bless you and your families.
Lorraine Garza
August 16, 2011
Fermin, Steven, Terri and Lisa, my prayers and condolences to you and your families but your memories of your father will always keep him alive in your hearts.
Bonnie Verdin
August 16, 2011
Uncle Fermin - I hope that your spirit has already hooked up with my Dad's spirit and that he is already showing you the ropes! For those of us left behind, you will be sorely and deeply missed.
Andrea Schmidt
August 16, 2011
May God the comforter will grant your family peace & love to ease their hearts.
Fermin: You will be miss and not
forgotten. Love, your cousin Andrea (Salas) Schmidt & Family
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