Wayne passed away surrounded by loved ones at Veterans Hospital in Fresno, California.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Summers; father, Theodore Alvis; twin brother, Wesley Alvis; sister Ada Ealy; grandson, John Tarpinian; son-in-law Johnny Martinez.
He leaves behind his wife, of 59 years, Delores Alvis of Fresno; four daughters, Charline Dervishian and her husband John, Gloria Martinez, Kathy Loya and Lynda Martin all of Fresno; sisters Leona Miner of Oakley, Ca., Lorraine Coffey of Winton and Roberta Townsend of Oregon; grandchildren, Mindy Tarpinian, Paul Muller, Michael Martinez, Katrina Loya Garrett and her husband David, and Kailey Burnett all of Fresno; eight great-grandchildren; and many extended family, friends and neighbors.
Our deepest appreciation to the staff in the I.C.U. Unit at Veterans Hospital, especially to Keith and Stan who helped our father.
Private family services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to the I.C.U. Unit c/o Veterans Administration Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT Funeral Home
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno , Ca. (559)233-6254
"Everything in one beautiful place"
Published in Fresno Bee on February 28, 2010
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Summers; father, Theodore Alvis; twin brother, Wesley Alvis; sister Ada Ealy; grandson, John Tarpinian; son-in-law Johnny Martinez.
He leaves behind his wife, of 59 years, Delores Alvis of Fresno; four daughters, Charline Dervishian and her husband John, Gloria Martinez, Kathy Loya and Lynda Martin all of Fresno; sisters Leona Miner of Oakley, Ca., Lorraine Coffey of Winton and Roberta Townsend of Oregon; grandchildren, Mindy Tarpinian, Paul Muller, Michael Martinez, Katrina Loya Garrett and her husband David, and Kailey Burnett all of Fresno; eight great-grandchildren; and many extended family, friends and neighbors.
Our deepest appreciation to the staff in the I.C.U. Unit at Veterans Hospital, especially to Keith and Stan who helped our father.
Private family services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to the I.C.U. Unit c/o Veterans Administration Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT Funeral Home
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno , Ca. (559)233-6254
"Everything in one beautiful place"
Published in Fresno Bee on February 28, 2010
Wayne passed away surrounded by loved ones at Veterans Hospital in Fresno, California.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Summers; father, Theodore Alvis; twin brother, Wesley Alvis; sister Ada Ealy; grandson, John Tarpinian; son-in-law Johnny Martinez.
He leaves behind his wife, of 59 years, Delores Alvis of Fresno; four daughters, Charline Dervishian and her husband John, Gloria Martinez, Kathy Loya and Lynda Martin all of Fresno; sisters Leona Miner of Oakley, Ca., Lorraine Coffey of Winton and Roberta Townsend of Oregon; grandchildren, Mindy Tarpinian, Paul Muller, Michael Martinez, Katrina Loya Garrett and her husband David, and Kailey Burnett all of Fresno; eight great-grandchildren; and many extended family, friends and neighbors.
Our deepest appreciation to the staff in the I.C.U. Unit at Veterans Hospital, especially to Keith and Stan who helped our father.
Private family services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to the I.C.U. Unit c/o Veterans Administration Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT Funeral Home
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno , Ca. (559)233-6254
"Everything in one beautiful place"
Published in Fresno Bee on February 28, 2010
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1967.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Summers; father, Theodore Alvis; twin brother, Wesley Alvis; sister Ada Ealy; grandson, John Tarpinian; son-in-law Johnny Martinez.
He leaves behind his wife, of 59 years, Delores Alvis of Fresno; four daughters, Charline Dervishian and her husband John, Gloria Martinez, Kathy Loya and Lynda Martin all of Fresno; sisters Leona Miner of Oakley, Ca., Lorraine Coffey of Winton and Roberta Townsend of Oregon; grandchildren, Mindy Tarpinian, Paul Muller, Michael Martinez, Katrina Loya Garrett and her husband David, and Kailey Burnett all of Fresno; eight great-grandchildren; and many extended family, friends and neighbors.
Our deepest appreciation to the staff in the I.C.U. Unit at Veterans Hospital, especially to Keith and Stan who helped our father.
Private family services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to the I.C.U. Unit c/o Veterans Administration Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT Funeral Home
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno , Ca. (559)233-6254
"Everything in one beautiful place"
Published in Fresno Bee on February 28, 2010
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