Fred was born March 7, 1949 to Fred and Margaret (Cota) Agundes, and passed peacefully on January 30, 2023. The oldest of 8 siblings, he grew up in El Cajon, CA surrounded by a large extended family. In 1968 he joined the Air Force and was stationed at the Radar Base in Red Bluff. It was there that he met his wife, Mary Schmitz. They were married in 1971 and made their home in Red Bluff where they raised their family of six children.
Fred served the community 30 years as a firefighter for the City of Red Bluff Fire Department. During that time he also worked as a paramedic for St Elizabeth Hospital and continued in that role until 2015. Fred was genuine in his service to others, and many in the community know him as someone who provided compassionate care during their time of need.
Fred was an avid golfer and photographer; loved computers and technology; and had a keen interest in history and current events. He was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church. He was a people person who never met a stranger and went out of his way to help anyone in need.
Fred loved family vacations at the beach and time spent with his grandchildren. He had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile and brought laughter to family gatherings.
He is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Margaret Agundes. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 51 years; along with his sons Jon, Dan, Adam (Suman), Andrew, and Jeremy (Cassie); and his daughter Rachelle (Mike). As Grandpa/Tata, he will be missed by Ronan, Anya, Simon, Ishaan, Josie, Mila, and Eloise.
Fred is survived by his brothers Mike, Anthony, Chris, Leonard, and his sisters Roseanne, Maggie and Margaret.
Services will be held February 16, 2023, 11:00AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff, followed by graveyard services at St Mary’s Cemetery. A rosary service will also be held at Sacred Heart Church on February 15, 2023, 7:00PM.
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