OBITUARY
Michael Dennis Red
August 4, 1950 – December 16, 2020
Michael Dennis Red, age 70, of Chowchilla, California passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born August 4, 1950 in Madera, California to Charles and Maybelle Red.
Michael was known as Mr. Santa Claus and Mr. Chowchilla by many, he was very involved in the community, belonged to YMI, and would raise funds for local baseball.
He is going to be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the community of Chowchilla.
Michael is survived by his wife of 31 years, Bertie Red; daughters Alice Dodd (Tom); Lori Davis (Edward); Christy Cedarlof (Brian); brother Danny Red and sister Nancy Olcese; grandchildren Aaron Walters, Vanessa Mandala, Andrew Dodd, Lauren Dodd, Jason Davis, Amy Gundersen, Michael Carr, Vanessa Davis, Jazmin Davis, Scott Cedarlof, Heather Annin, James Cedarlof, great grandchildren Bryce Walters, Kyler Walters, Saige Mandala, Alyssa Mandala, Bree Mandala, Hannah Davis, Jack Davis, Kiana Davis, Maggy Davis, Gabriel Davis, Matthew Gundersen, Oliver Gundersen, Riley Carr, Mikayla Carr, Ayla Annin, Kaia Annin, Tallan Weaver, Kenzie Weaver, niece Susie Sheppard and nephew Tim Red.
Michael was preceded in death by parents Charles and Maybelle Red; grandson Adam Weaver.
A visitation for Michael will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, Chowchilla, California. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery, Madera, California. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM at Cornerstone Community Church, Chowchilla, California.
Serving as pallbearers are Aaron Walters, Brandon Mandala, Jason Davis, Scott Cederlof, Michael Carr and Bryce Walters.
FAMILY
- Charles Red, Father (deceased)
- Maybelle Red, Mother (deceased)
- Adam Weaver, Grandson (deceased)
- Bertie Red, Wife of 31 years
- Alice Dodd (Tom), Daughter
- Lori Davis (Edward), Daughter
- Christy Cedarlof (Brian), Daughter
- Danny Red, Brother
- Nancy Olcese, Sister
- Aaron Walters, Grandson
- Vanessa Mandala, Granddaughter
- Andrew Dodd, Grandson
- Lauren Dodd, Granddaughter
- Jason Davis, Grandson
- Amy Gundersen, Granddaughter
- Michael Carr, Grandson
- Vanessa Davis, Granddaughter
- Jazmin Davis, Granddaughter
- Scott Cedarlof, Grandson
- Heather Annin, Granddaughter
- James Cedarlof, Grandson
- Bryce Walters, Great Grandchild
- Kyler Walters, Great Grandchild
- Saige Mandala, Great Grandchild
- Alyssa Mandala, Great Grandchild
- Bree Mandala, Great Grandchild
- Hannah Davis, Great Grandchild
- Jack Davis, Great Grandchild
- Kiana Davis, Great Grandchild
- Maggy Davis, Great Grandchild
- Gabriel Davis, Great Grandchild
- Matthew Gundersen, Great Grandchild
- Oliver Gundersen, Great Grandchild
- Riley Carr, Great Grandchild
- Mikayla Carr, Great Grandchild
- Ayla Annin, Great Grandchild
- Kaia Annin, Great Grandchild
- Tallan Weaver, Great Grandchild
- Kenzie Weaver, Great Grandchild
- Susie Sheppard, Niece
- Tim Red, Nephew
PALLBEARERS
- Aaron Walters
- Brandon Mandala
- Jason Davis
- Scott Cederlof
- Michael Carr
- Bryce Walters
Services
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Visitation
Monday, December 28, 2020
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Graveside Service
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Memories
Michael Dennis Red
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ADD A MEMORYJerri Patterson
December 31, 2020
Dear Bertie and family,
Thinking of you during this time. Mike was one in a million. He will be greatly missed. Praying for comfort fir you dear Bertie.
Love,
Jerri
Corry Shippey-Pierini
December 29, 2020
To the beloved family of Michael—he was such a lovely person and dear to my heart! My sincere condolences for your loss—many will feel this! Keeping you all in prayer through this time...love you all so very much.
Trish ( Patty) Yates ( Weaver)
December 29, 2020
Mike ALWAYS had a smile, laugh and gift of friendship he so generously shared . Any memory I have of Mike is a gooooood one— he was just that—- a really good guy🙏💓🙏
May you, Bertie and Family, always feel GOD’s love and peace surround you. We know Mike is in HEAVEN 👆
Ken and Linda Olsen
December 28, 2020
Dear Bertie and family, we are still in disbelief at Mike’s passing. We had the honor and pleasure of having him in our lives for forty years. He was truly a genuine good man with no flaws except for falling asleep playing the drums at the Legion! We have such fond memories of Mike and Bertie and will never forget him. We love you Bertie and know that you are blessed with a tremendous family that will share their love and memories of Mike and be there for you forever.
We love you all. 😘😘😘😘
Annette Thissen-Doucet
December 28, 2020
To the entire Red family,
I am still in shock, as we all are. Praying for you all daily. Mike was like family to us. I remember him going on trips with us when I was a kid. Great America, Reno, etc. He was often at our house growing up and even played Santa for us when we were little. I remember him playing drums in Mr C’s. back against the wall. I’m going to miss seeing him at church, YMI fish frys, Fresno State games, and just around town. I will miss his smile and kindness and having the sense and comfort of knowing how he cared for us when we were with him. It was special. We love you, Mike. Soar with the angels.
Virginia Scott
December 27, 2020
Bertie ,
We enjoyed the times after we moved back to Arkansas that you and Mike visited in our home and we got to take you all to do some site seeing. Praying for you and your family. Love you.
Virginia Scott
Margo Bonnet
December 26, 2020
He was always kind.
Steve and Shirley Davidson
December 25, 2020
I am so grateful for our "cousin dinners" where we got to enjoy Mike and celebrate the joy and honor if being family. Until we meet again....
Marlene Houston
December 25, 2020
Bertie and family,
We were shocked and heartbroken to hear about Mike's passing. He was such a kind spirited man. Memories of him and his family go back to Red's Market. The grocery store had such a welcoming atmosphere. I enjoyed shopping there.
Bertie and family our heartfelt condolences go out to you. May God bless you all.
Marlene and Speedy
Kathleen Gorman-VanVacter
December 24, 2020
When I was a little girl we shopped at Red's Market. I loved going on there. His smiling face. His whole family was and is simply amazing. Such a kind and wonderful person. I never seen him mad. Just saddens me that he is gone. My condolences and prayers to his family and friends and it community. Chowchilla lost a great man.
Samuel Leoni
December 24, 2020
Mike:
If you are celestially reading these many accolades and condolences in your honor, I'm sure you are a bit embarrassed. Because not only were you kind, considerate and joyful, you were a humble man with few airs. Go gently my friend into that good night.
My respects to your family and loved ones.
Samuel Alex Leoni
Melanie Carter
December 24, 2020
Mikes loss saddens my soul. He was such an amazing man. Always with a smile and kind word. My prayers go out to his family.
Evon Grabar
December 24, 2020
Dear Bertie and Family,
The Grabar family is heartbroken by the loss Michael, he will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers go out to you and yours at this very sad time. Our heartfelt sympathy for all.
David and Evon Grabar
Syble Arms
LuRay Schuster
December 24, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Mike was such a kind hearted person and will truly be missed in our little community. Prayers for his family and friends.
Noel Azevedo
December 24, 2020
Bertie & Family, My family and I are so very sorry for your loss. Mike was always so very kind. I already miss knowing I will not run into him when I'm out and about. I miss knowing I will not see him at a family gathering. My prayers go out to you and the whole family. <3
Aaron Moss aka Todd
December 24, 2020
Always loved Mike. He was genuinely a very nice guy. Always. My condolences to his family. I know he will be missed immensely.
I know if my mon was still alive, she'd be sad also.
RIP Mike Red!
Rhonda Stewart
December 24, 2020
Bertie & Family,
We are really sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Just know that he is loved by all that knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you, with great sympathy & love,
Frank & Rhonda Stewart and family.
Linda Royal
December 22, 2020
My deepest condolences to Birtie and the family. Mike would always stop and talk to me when I saw him no matter how long it had been, he was genuinely kind to everyone he met. The smile in this picture is exactly the way he always looked.... happy.... He will definitely be missed in the community of Chowchilla. Rest In Peace Mike.
Larry and Barbara Faust
December 21, 2020
Bertie and family, We were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing.
He was a great man, so kind and caring and we know he was a great husband and father and grand father to all your family. He is in a better place and God will have something special for him to do in heaven.
God Bless you and your family and you all will be in our prayers.
God Bless,
Larry and Barbara Faust
Cindy Chidlaw-Diaz
December 19, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Mikes passing I knew him my whole life.
Kind gentle and a fantastic person. He will.be truly missed.
Love to Bertie and family.
♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ruth Vandenack
December 19, 2020
Mike used to deliver groceries to my grandmother. She lived in a house on Trinity that Mr Red built. He stopped and visited her each time. Kindest person ever.
Heather Womble
December 19, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Red is an amazing man. He is always so kind & friendly.
Michael Branscumb
December 18, 2020
Prayer for the family remember Mike very well when I was growing up in Chowchilla. He will be miss
Rick Logoluso
December 18, 2020
Birdie... I am so sorry to learn of Michael's passing. I always enjoyed the both of you when Mike played in my group... he was such an easy going, likeable type of person to be around. When we played music out we always had a great time. My thoughts go out to you and Michael's family. May the lord comfort you at this most difficult time.
Deacon Tony
December 18, 2020
Prayers for Mike and family. We will miss him at St. Columba Church. Mike was so kind, patient, and humble. A great example of a Christian. He preached the Word by his actions. God bless you, Mike!