Edward Manuel Dutra

Edward Dutra of Brentwood California, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on March 5th 2024. He was at home with his family. After a 20-year battle, he succumbed to complications of advanced Parkinson's Disease.

He was born April 3rd, 1938 to Manuel and Teresa Dutra in San Jose California, their only child.

He married Margie Toste Dutra of Fresno California on November 18th, 1972.

After High School graduation he joined the coast guards but his tour was cut short because of the death of his father. He returned home to take care of the family farm. Shortly thereafter, he began working for PG&E in San Jose and eventually transferred to the Fresno area. In 1970 he began training with Cal Farm Insurance Agency. He enjoyed meeting farmers and assisting them with their insurance needs. In 1982 he moved to Brentwood California and continued to work in the insurance business. Through the School of Hard Knocks and Common Sense he built what is now Edward Dutra Insurance Agency, Inc. in downtown Brentwood. In Brentwood he enjoyed his involvement with the Catholic Church, Rotary and 4-H.

He is survived by His wife Margie, his daughter Debbie Hood and spouse Doug (Fresno), His sons Rick Dutra and spouse Laura (Kingsburg), Ron Dutra and spouse Rhonda (Auberry), and Robert Dutra (Brentwood). Grandchildren Megan Trumper, Kelley Dutra, Rhianna Dutra, Jehiah Gennaro-Franco, Reid Dutra, Jennine Dutra, Ryan Dutra, Claire Dutra, and Great-Grandson Roman Dutra.

In lieu of flowers, The family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org/ or AtHome Hospice

Viewing and Rosary will be held on Tuesday March 26th, 2024 from 3 pm to 7 pm for Viewing and 5 pm for Rosary at Brentwood Funeral Home

Funeral services will be held at St. Anne Church in Byron, Ca on Wednesday March 27th, 2024 at 11 am

The Family would like to acknowledge the special care and assistance of the following:

AtHome Healthcare/Hospice, East Bay

Elisha Oshea-Cooper, RN

Marjoreen Silvestre, LVN