Luis was born to Inocente and Consuelo Fierro, on February 11, 1937. He died peacefully at home, surround by family on Friday, May 10, 2019. He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School and San Joaquin Memorial High School. In 1956, he began his career in EOD (Explosives Ordinance Disposal) with the Air National Guard in Fresno, CA. Luis became an expert in his field and retired as a Master Sergeant after 38 years of service. He was affiliated with several organizations: International Footprinters, Knights of Columbus, Elks, VFW Post 8900, International Assoc. of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and EOD Master Blasters.
Luis was a lover of many things but most important in his life was his beautiful “Queen” Eleanor and his family. He was a great husband, father, and provider. He was proud of his Mexican and American heritage, he enjoyed life, his family, and a good time. With vast knowledge and nerves of steel, Luis defused bombs and averted many a crisis. In his retired years the “King & Queen” RV’d around the US, ensuring that Eleanor got to experience all the places he traveled while training and deployments. Admired by his family, friends, and colleagues, he was considered the “Grandfather of EOD” and his self-proclaimed title: “The King of Fresno”. Luis “El Rey” Fierro will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
Luis is preceded in death by his parents, Inocente and Consuelo Fierro. His sister Consuelo Corton.
He is survived by Eleanor, his devoted loving wife of 60 years. His son Lou and wife Allison and their sons; John and Alex of Salinas, CA; his son Adrian of Fresno, CA; his daughter Sandra and husband Dennis of Fresno, CA. He is also survived by his brothers: Jose of Fresno, CA, Juan of Bakersfield, CA and Victor of Clovis, CA.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns and Blair Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Luis at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be offered by visiting www.whitehurstsullivan.com
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