On Saturday, October 23, 2021 Joaquin Madrigal Jr. was called home by the Lord after a brief illness.
He was deeply devoted to his Catholic faith. He was a kind & supportive Father and Grandfather.
He also was a devoted Son, Brother & Husband.
He was born in Reedley California on January 19, 1931 on a ranch he loved dearly, and very close to his final resting place.He would tell many stories of his happy childhood with his beloved brothers in Reedley.
Joaquin served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, where he found his love of Dentistry. After the Air Force, he attended UC Berkeley and then graduated from Dental School at what is now UC San Francisco.
He was married in 1961 to his wife Louise for 53 years, who preceded him in death.
He practiced Dentistry in Fresno for almost 40 years.
Joaquin loved his family, his faith, his career and the Central Valley. He also loved telling his jokes.
He is survived by his fours sons: Steven, Michael, Robert & Richard, who are proud to call him their father. Also Wayne & Daughters-in-Law: Gina & Trisha.
He had ten Grandchildren that he was very proud of and adored. Nathan, Nicole, Catherine, Noah, Matthew, Nicholas, Andrew, Benjamin, Natalie, and Julia.
He is also survived by his Sister-in-Law Lucille and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Victor, Anthony, August & Ralph.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm.
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 929 Harvard Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
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A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM ,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church , Clovis, CA.
A Graveside Service will occur Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM at Reedley Cemetery, 2185 S. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA 93654.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Madrigal family.