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Jesus B. Magana, 65, of Thousand Palms, CA passed away on May 21, 2007 in Thousand Palms. He was born on January 28, 1942 to Manuela and Pedro Magana in Merced, TX. Jesus was a chef then he owned a bakery in Indio where he retired in 1994. He was always cooking or baking something for his family even after retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva Magana of Thousand Palms, CA; daughter Isabel Dodson of Palm Springs, CA; sons, Jesse Magana of Palm Springs, CA, Felix Magana of La Quinta, CA; 3 stepchildren, Jesse Santos of Thousand Palms, CA, Yolanda Regla of Cathedral City, CA, Ernesto Ortega of Indio, CA; brothers, Juan Magana of Harlington, TX, Ramiro Magana of Houston, TX, Jose Magana of Cathedral City, CA; 5 grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Manuela. Viewing will take place on Tuesday May 29, 2007 at 10:30-12:30 p.m. at FitzHenry Funeral Home in Indio, CA. Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Indio, CA.

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Published by The Desert Sun on May 26, 2007.

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Manuela Magaña Doran

May 20, 2023

We were always glad when he visited us, growing up as kids. He always had a smile. We miss him throughout the years

Manuela Magana Doran

May 21, 2022

May Tio Chuy rest in peace. He always had a smile on his face. Thank YOU, dear Tio Chuy for fond memories. We will love you, always.

Juan Jr. Magana

June 29, 2007

I wish to send my deepest sympathy to all of you, my cousins whom we lost contat with long time.I still feel the loss of my uncle. Sincerly your cousin.

Manuela Doran

June 4, 2007

Tia Eva: On behalf of Dad, Juan and my mom, Juanita, and all our brothers and sisters, we extend our condolences. Tio Ramiro and Rosie are also saddened by your loss. May God be with you and your family now and always.

David Torres Jr

May 30, 2007

My heart goes out to my Aunt Eva and Family. I Love You.

Dora Jean Esparza-Magana

May 26, 2007

Eva, I am very sorry to hear about
Chuy. I know you all are hurting very much but as they say "TIME WILL HEAL THE WOUNDS" Again, I am so sorry and GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

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