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Manuel Eledesma Marquez

December 26, 1937 — December 10, 2024

Dinuba

Manuel Eledesma Márquez, nacido el 26 de diciembre de 1937 en Zacatecas, México, falleció el 10 de diciembre de 2024 en Clovis, California. Vivió una vida plena y celebrada por su familia y amigos por su calidez, amabilidad y resiliencia.

Manuel era el hijo amado de Esteban Márquez y María Eledesma, quienes fallecieron antes que él. Apreció los valores que le inculcaron sus padres a lo largo de su vida, honrando siempre su memoria con sus acciones y enseñanzas.

Sobrevivien sus hijos: Bernabé Márquez, Manuel Márquez Jr., María de Jesús Márquez y Ventura Márquez recuerdan a Manuel con cariño. Su legado vivirá a través de sus vidas, su fortaleza y los valores que lleven adelante.

La comunidad tendrá la oportunidad de presentar sus respetos durante un servicio de velatorio en Sterling & Smith Funeral Home en Dinuba, California, el 30 de diciembre de 2024, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. Se llevará a cabo una misa en celebración de la vida de Manuel en la iglesia St. Catherine en Dinuba el 31 de diciembre de 2024, a las 10:00 a. m., seguida del entierro en Kingsburg Cemetery a las 11:00 a. m.

Cuando familiares y amigos se reúnan para honrar su memoria, recordarán a Manuel no solo por el tiempo que pasó con ellos, sino por su espíritu perseverante y el amor que compartió. Todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo lo extrañarán profundamente y lo recordarán con cariño.


Manuel Eledesma Marquez, born on December 26, 1937, in Zacatecas, Mexico, departed this life on December 10, 2024, in Clovis, California. He lived a rich and fulfilling life, celebrated by family and friends for his warmth, kindness, and resilience.

Manuel was the beloved son of Esteban Marquez and Maria Eledesma, who predeceased him. He cherished the values instilled in him by his parents throughout his life, always honoring their memory in his actions and teachings.

Manuel is lovingly remembered by his surviving children: Bernabe Marquez, Manuel Marquez Jr., Maria de Jesus Marquez, and Ventura Marquez. His legacy will live on through their lives, strength, and the values they carry forward.

The community will have the opportunity to pay their respects during a visitation service at Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba, California, on December 30, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Mass in celebration of Manuel's life will be held at St. Catherine's Church in Dinuba on December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Kingsburg Cemetery at 11:00 AM.

As family and friends gather to honor his memory, they will remember Manuel not just for his time spent with them, but for his enduring spirit and the love he shared. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, December 30, 2024

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Pacific time)

Sterling & Smith Funeral Home - Dinuba

139 W Mariposa St, Dinuba, CA 93618

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Mass

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)

St Catherine's Church - Dinuba

356 North Villa Avenue, Dinuba, CA 93618

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Interment

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

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