Mrs. Dena Angela Supino

Dena was born in Upland, CA on May 2, 1967, where she shared her birthday with her mom, to Albert and Lena Briano. She graduated from Chino High School in 1985, and from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education.

Dena worked for 17 years at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center as a Physical Therapist.

On September 21, 1996, Dena married the love of her life, Robert C. Supino. Dena and Bob were inseparable and they loved each other so much. They enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe. Dena and Bob loved the San Francisco Giants and went to many baseball games. She was so excited when they won the World Series last month.

Dena loved her family and friends very much. She was always so genuinely thoughtful and had a kind, beautiful heart. Dena, losing you has left a huge empty hole in our hearts and in our lives. We will feel your presence everywhere we go and in everything we do. We love you!!!

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert "Papa" Briano; father-in-law, Robert B. Supino; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Dena is survived by her beloved husband, Robert C. Supino; mother, Lena Briano; mother-in-law, Patricia Supino Creede; sister, Trudi Briano; brother, Albert Briano and his wife Belinda; sister, Linda de Graaf and her husband Brian; sister, Jo Ann Fiscus and her husband Jeff; sister, Heidi Green and her husband Dallas; sister-in-law, Patty Draper; step-sister, Donna Cansino and her husband Ed; step-brothers, Frank Creede and his wife Janice, and Mark Creede and their families; nieces and nephews, Joseph and wife Linda, Brieann, Derek and his wife Julie, Austin, Ethan, A.J., Kory, Jordan, Jenna, John Dexter, Tyler, Rylee and Gianna.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral home on Friday, November 21, 2014, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Dena's name; or to the donor's favorite charity.