Chad Anthony Venegas

Chad was born in Hanford, California on May 20, 1977 to Joseph John and Shirley Joanne VanderTuig Venegas. He attended Hanford Christian, Roosevelt Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Hanford High School. Chad was a very kiind and giving person. He was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. His three nephews, Albert, Felix and Emilio loved him dearly. Chad was a very social person and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed watching movies. He will greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Chad leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Shirley Diehl and husband, Al of Hanford, CA; his father, Joseph Venegas and wife, Dolores of Lindell, TX; his grandmother, Esther VanderTuig of Hanford, CA; his son, Jessie Venegas Raygoza of Hanford, CA; his daughters, Mariah Perez of Corcoran, CA and Cathy Venegas Raygoza of Hanford, CA; his sisters, Chari Rodriguez and husband, Joey of Reedley, CA and Charlee Venegas and husband, Albert of Lemoore, CA and three very special nephews, Albert Joseph Cota, Felix Thomas Cota and Emilio Cota of Lemoore, CA and a host of friends.

Services were held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA

Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591