It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Manuel Richard Ariaz Sr. of Kerman, California, who passed away at the age of 81, on February 12, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Manuel Richard Ariaz Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He is survived by: his wife Connie O. Ariaz; his children, Gabriel R. Ariaz, Irene Ariaz-Carrillo, Anita M. Smith, Carmen Ariaz-Hasten, Manuel R. Ariaz Jr., Jennie Ariaz-Looney, Pete Ariaz, Sylvia Ariaz-Gutansky, Nancy Ariaz-Piper, Sabrina Yarbrough, Mackey Puckett and Michael Puckett; his grandchildren, Zack Ariaz-Looney, Veronica Ariaz-Dailey, Rosalyn Ariaz-Looney, Manuel R. Ariaz III, Isaac Ariaz, Suzanna Zaragoza, Emilio Ariaz, Kaylin Ariaz, Stefanie Hasten, Kurt Hasten, Raymond V. Carrillo, Aaron M. Carrillo, Matthew J. Carrillo, Jennifer M. Smith, Bianca Olivares Torres, Steven Gutansky Jr., Christina Gutansky, Michael Gutansky, Frank-Thomas Gutansky, Jason Gutansky, Jessica Ariaz, Pete Ariaz Jr., Mya Ariaz, Alexander Ariaz, Kasaundra Ariaz-Sharma, Akash Sharma, Jordon Piper, Rashad Piper, London Piper, Alisha Bibresca, Vanessa Yarbrough, Christina Yarbrough, Melissa Yarbrough of Mackey Puckett, III., Mateo Puckett and Maxwell Puckett; and his great grandchildren, Darrey Torres, Dahlia Torres, Sofia Dailey, Soda Pop Dailey, Annabella Thurman, Lucas Thurman, Liam Vailette, Amuriyah Ariaz, A'mauri Lee, Leila Vasquez, Emilee Bibresca and Ellie Almaraz.

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March 2, 2023

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“Cousin, Iam missing you already. You were like a father/brother to me. You helped me when I was at my lowest. I will never forget all that you did for me and the long talks we had about God and life. I hope you heard my conversation with you this morning. Connie/family, my love and prayers go out to all during this challenging time and loss. We were all blessed to have Richard in our lives especially his immediate family. P.S Richard if you see my DAD the rest of Duarte family give hug from me!”

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March 2, 2023

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“Connie, it is a sad day for me today knowing Richard will be laid to rest today and I was not able to grieve together and say my goodbye in person. It's hard to believe that he is gone. Thank you for all the great family memories that we made together. My mom sends her condolences she put Richard's picture on the fireplace in memorial when she first heard of his passing. Our prayers are with you and the family always.”

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Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home
836 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

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Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home
836 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

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St. Patrick Catholic Church
15437 W Kearney Blvd, Kerman, CA 93630

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Mar 02

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Patrick Catholic Church
15437 W Kearney Blvd, Kerman, CA 93630

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Mar 02

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St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery
264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

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