Married to her husband Stephen "Steve" Macias, Sr. for 58 years she is also the beloved mother of sons, Stephen Macias, Jr. and Clovis firefighter, Paul Macias. Adored by her two granddaughters Cameron and Savannah, Dolores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend and spent her entire life looking after her family at every turn. Dolores and Steve, Sr. were examples of what hard work, hope and love could do when it came to achieving the American dream. She took great pride in all of the branches of the Juarez and Macias family and was a role model to her family on what it meant to lead by a loving example. She will be remembered for her love and care for her very large family's well-being and success. Dolores had a true joy of living, a wonderful sense of humor, an unmatched beauty and style with a fiercely protective position of her family. Dolores's sense of kindness and humanity were a wonderful example for her children and grandchildren.
She was the beloved, youngest sister of Adela and Joe Juarez's 12 children, a beloved sister-in-law to her siblings spouses, admired Aunt, great-Aunt and great-great Aunt to her nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by parents Adela and Joe Juarez, brothers John and Ben Juarez, Sr. and sister Hope Cairo she is survived by her husband Steve Sr., sons Stephen Macias and Paul Macias and granddaughters Cameron and Savannah Macias. She is also survived by siblings Connie, Cora, Tonia, Joe, Mary, Gus, sister-in-law Stella and her loving nieces and nephews, great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces.
A visitation for Dolores will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 from 8:30 to 9:25 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 355 E Champlain Drive, Fresno, CA 93730, followed by a Eulogy at 9:25 AM and then the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM.
A Committal graveside Service will take place immediately after the Funeral Mass at St Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
The Macias family wishes to thank their entire family and friend circle for the support and care showed Dolores as she bravely fought cancer for almost 5 years. They would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers who supported Dolores and the family over the past two years, especially Cindy and Christy who Dolores referred to as her "angels on earth". The entire family is very grateful for them.
Heaven now has one more angel named Lola Macias.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Macias family.
