Stephanie Kay Muzio-Fink

Stephanie was born in Fresno on December 17, 1959, the second of the four children of her parents Evert “Junior” and Barbara Muzio. Stephanie was raised on a ranch in Fresno with extended family nearby, including her loving paternal grandparents. As a result, from a very early age she was instilled with not only a strong work ethic, but a deep and abiding love for and commitment to her family throughout her entire life.

The love and commitment that Stephanie felt for her family also radiated outward to her friendships, which were numerous and ongoing. She had that rare ability to not only make friends, but to sustain them over years and even decades. She built the kinds of bonds that do not fade with time—friendships rooted in shared history and sustained by steady devotion. Those lifelong friendships remained a bright thread in her life, stretching from her years at Madison Grade School, Central High School, Fresno City College and into the years of her professional life that followed.

After graduating from Fresno City College, Stephanie commenced her professional career carrying forward the same determined spirit that would come to define her path. Resilience was not something she performed for the world; it was something she lived, quietly and faithfully, in the way she showed up for her responsibilities and for the people she loved.

For 47 years, Stephanie worked as a paralegal and office manager for several family law attorneys. She excelled in a field that requires both precision and compassion – a rare combination of qualities that made her an invaluable asset to her employers. She took special pride in her time spent working for attorney Dianne Ophelia, whose highly regarded practice Stephanie was instrumental in building by the steadfast support and high quality work that she provided. Over nearly five decades, her selfless constancy—her willingness to hold the details, solve the problems, and steady the day—became a gift to everyone who depended on her.

An adventurous heart guided Stephanie toward the pleasures of going and seeing. She traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, and took many shorter jaunts to the central coast and to Las Vegas. Yet even in motion, what mattered most was the company: her favorite thing to do was visit with friends and family, gathering laughter where she could and offering it freely. Her humor had a way of softening life’s sharp edges, making space for warmth even on hard days

Stephanie shared life and marriage with William Fink. She passed one day short of their 41st wedding anniversary. Together they raised two sons, James Houston and Daniel Fink. Daniel is married to Kayla, and they have three daughters: Addison, Amelia, and Charlotte. Stephanie also has many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. Stephanie’s love for her granddaughters and nieces and nephews was a central joy—felt in the simple happiness of being together, in visits that lingered a little longer, and in moments made meaningful because she was there to share them.

Stephanie remained close to her siblings: Kathryn, Marc, and Michael. Family, for Stephanie, was not merely a word for relation—it was a daily practice of care, loyalty, and presence.

Upon hearing of her passing, many have expressed how lucky they felt to have had Stephanie in their life. Those heartfelt reactions reflect the profound impact she had on so many and how deeply she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Prayer Service will be held at Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel, 202 North Teilman, Fresno, CA 93706, on October 28, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. A Committal Service will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery at 264 N. Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 on October 28, 2026.