Santiago "Jimmy" Nino

Santiago “Jimmy” Nino, 71 of Hanford, California passed away on September 22, 2010 in Hanford, California. He was born in Beeville, Texas on October 3, 1938 to Francisco and Inocencia Nino. Jimmy was raised and educated in Edinburg, Texas. On June 10, 1967 he married Beatriz Marroquin in Edinburg, Texas. Jimmy and Beatriz moved to Hanford, California in 1976 to make their home and raise their three children. He was of Catholic faith. As a young man, Jimmy was a member of the “Ricardo Guzman y Los Tres Aces” band and later developed his own band, “Jimmy Nino y Sus Favoritos”. He was an accomplished musician with vocals, playing the guitar and his favorite instrument was the accordion. Jimmy was Head Custodian at the Kings River Hardwick School for over 33 years. Jimmy enjoyed his cup of coffee all day long, going to the casinos, taking care of his yard and quiet times in the evening. His family has always been very important to him and he especially enjoyed times spent together.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Beatriz of Hanford, CA; three children, Josie Bruketta and husband Robert of Hanford, CA, Esmeralda Nino of Dayton, OH and John Nino and wife Melody of Hanford, CA; two sisters, Margarita Lozano of Dinuba, CA and Victorina Nino of Edinburg, TX and three grandchildren, Lilyona, Jayde and Damon.

Visitation will be held at People’s Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St. in Hanford, California on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 4 – 8 p.m. with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Church, corner of Douty and Florinda, in Hanford, CA. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in 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.