Avelina dela Cruz Farinas, age 77, of Delano, California passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019. She was born February 15, 1942 in Manila, Philippines to Silvestre and Peregrina dela Cruz. She was a resident of Delano, CA along with her husband Arturo S. Farinas for 47 years and worked in agriculture for 26 years. Avelina was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all.
Avelina is survived by her husband, Arturo S. Farinas; sister Gloria dela Cruz; son Dan Farinas and daughter-in-law Suzy Joy Farinas of Lathrop, CA; daughter Mayet Farinas of Northridge, CA; son Jerry Farinas and daughter-in-law Yolanda Farinas of Delano, CA; son Orland Farinas and daughter-in-law Malou Farinas of Palmdale, CA; son Willie Farinas and daughter-in-law Ingrid Farinas of Brentwood, CA; son Benny Farinas and daughter-in-law Bernadette Farinas of Tehachapi, CA; grandchildren Mark, Desiree, Brandon, J.R., Brian, Niko, Kyle, Arianna, Kianna, Breanne, and Benjamin; and great grandchildren Olivia, Jasper, Jasmine, and Kieran.
She was preceded in death by her father Silvestre dela Cruz; mother Peregrina Malimban dela Cruz; and brothers Carlito, Leonardo, and Ernesto dela Cruz.
Serving as pallbearers are Dan Farinas, Jerry Farinas, Orland Farinas, Willie Farinas, Benny Farinas, Mark Farinas, JR Farinas, Brandon Basconcillo, Niko Farinas, Kyle Farinas and Benjamin Farinas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Farinas family.