Bruno was full of life, adventure, and heart. He loved the outdoors—fishing, hunting, and anything that brought him into nature. He was always up for anything, and nothing ever slowed him down. Bruno lived life on his own terms and with unmatched energy. He was the life of the party, a true social butterfly, and someone who made everyone feel like family. Whether gathering with friends or helping at a local festa, Bruno brought laughter, warmth, and joy wherever he went. He was a loving son, a devoted boyfriend, a fun and proud uncle, and a loyal friend. He embraced adventure and lived each day to its fullest. He will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing him.
Bruno was born in Ribeirinha, Terceira, Açores, and as a young child immigrated to the United States with his family. He spent the last 35 years living in the Modesto and Turlock areas.
He was a proud member of the Amadores de Turlock, the Suicide Squad, and gave back to his community through active involvement in local festas and Portuguese traditions.
Bruno is survived by his loving mother, Delminda dos Anjos Parreira of Turlock, California; his siblings Emanuel Dutra Parreira (Susan) of Newman, California, Claudia Monica Parreira, and Fabio Andrew Parreira (Chelsea), all of Turlock, California; and his girlfriend Jessica Mendoza. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew—Abigail Goncalves, Nelson Parreira, Caisley Parreira, Kennedy Parreira—and his great-niece Amelia Raye Goncalves, along with many extended family members and dear friends.
Bruno was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Nunes Parreira, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A visitation for Bruno will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 S Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Interment will follow at North Hilmar Cemetery, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, CA 95324.
Serving as pallbearers are Mikey Shaw, Adrian Orozco, Ben Packers, Rui Costa, Fabio Parreira, Nelson Parreira, Marcus Mendoza, and Emanuel Parreira.
Bruno Melo Parreira, de 43 anos, residente em Modesto, Califórnia, faleceu na sexta-feira, dia 25 de julho de 2025. Viveu nas áreas de Modesto e Turlock durante os últimos 35 anos.
Bruno nasceu na freguesia da Ribeirinha, concelho de Angra do Heroísmo, na ilha Terceira, Açores, Era filho de Delminda dos Anjos Parreira e de Alfredo Nunes Parreira.
Deixa de luto a sua mãe, Delminda dos Anjos Parreira, de Turlock, Califórnia; os seus irmãos Emanuel Dutra Parreira (e esposa Susan), de Newman, Califórnia; Cláudia Mónica Parreira e o Fábio Andrew Parreira (e esposa Chelsea), de Turlock, Califórnia. Deixa ainda a sua namorada Jessica Mendoza, sobrinhos e sobrinhas, muitos familiares e amigos.
Bruno foi precedido na morte pelo seu pai, Alfredo Nunes Parreira.
Era membro do Grupo de Forcados Amadores de Turlock, e envolvia-se ativamente na comunidade, especialmente ajudando nas festas locais.
O velório será na quinta-feira, 7 de agosto de 2025, das 4h às 8h da noite, no Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A recitação do terço e a missa de corpo presente serão na sexta-feira, 8 de agosto de 2025, às 10h da manhã, na igreja Nossa Senhora da Assunção, 2602 S Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380, seguindo-se o enterro no cemitério North Hilmar Cemetery, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, CA 95324.
Que a sua alma descanse em paz.
