BORN

1923

DIED

2015

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501 North Douty Street

Hanford, California

Felix Rosales Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 24, 2015.

Felix Rosales age 92 passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Hanford, CA. Felix was born on February 21, 1923 in Miami, Arizona to Eufemio & Juanita Caneles Rosales. Felix was every one's friend, big smile, big heart and a tremendous sense of humor. He left school to help his mother financially. A World War II Veteran, he served proudly in the US Army, 310th Field Artillery Battalion and 79th Infantry division.

He was in the reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines during the Normandy Campaign, France. Felix was awarded the Purple Heart, Medal of Conduct and the Cross of Lorraine, from the French government. The cross is a French resistance symbol meaning To Stand against Nazi Swastika.

Felix was a truck driver for the Fortier trucking, Fresno CA and other trucking companies for 50 years. After retirement he volunteered his time with Youth Sports Groups, especially baseball. He loved watching baseball.

Felix is survived by his devoted family and his wife Maria Carlota Rosales of Hanford, CA, daughter Dolores (Frank) Castro of Ventura, CA; son Steven (Leslie Simmons) Rosales of Morro Bay, CA. Grandchildren Dee Dee (Paul Shopnik) Castro, Frank (Kim) Castro, Chris (Shannon) Castro, Roseanne (Mack) Aldama, Joey Flores, Mark & Chris Ledesma & Elizabeth Stevenson and 11 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Church Hanford, CA 93230. A Graveside Service will take place with a the US Army Military Funeral Honors on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Bakersfield National Cemetery; 30338 E. Bear Mountain Boulevard, Arvin, CA 93203.

Family and Friends are invited to view Felix's legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

Services are under the direction of People's Funeral Chapel.

PEOPLE'S FUNERAL CHAPEL
501 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
559-584-5591
www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com

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April 2, 2015

carol Cerda

We send out to the Rosales & Castro Family our heartfelt condolences,Our Family had the pleasure of visiting with Felix at our Home several times, in the past few years , Mr Rosales was a very talkative ,witty ,and a very kind man he was very much cared for by his Daughter Dolores,and I do believe his Family was very proud of him ,it takes a Good man with Good character to want to protect & serve his country, he was a Purple Heart recipient and leaves his Family a legacy to hold onto " May God Bless his Soul" and to Dolores Felix daughter, who always gave selflessly of her time for all her Loved ones, she is a Good Lady & our Cousin but we refer to her as "A Sister" Love the" Velasquez Family"

March 30, 2015

Dee Dee Castro

Though we lived afar, Granpda Felix always extended his greetings and love and attended special events for us. Grandpa Felix lived a long, good life! May he rest in peace as he enters the final chapter of his journey.

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