BORN

1924

DIED

2013

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Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel

202 North Teilman

Fresno, California

Valia Niboli Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2013.

Our loving mother, Valia Niboli, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at age 89. She was born on January 9, 1924, in Tranquillity, California, to Pete and Bruna Gragnani.

Valia was widely regarded as a sweet, kind lady by all who knew her. She was renowned for her Italian cooking and friendly hospitality. She was a community leader and very involved in Grange and VFW Auxiliary.

The family would like to thank Barbara Crawley for taking such wonderful care of mom this past year during her illness.

She was preceded in death by Gene, her husband of 66 years.

She's survived by her daughter, Beverly and her husband Buck Morrow; son, Ken and his wife Marie; grandsons, Brian and Gino Morrow; and granddaughter, Gina and her husband Erik Rotondo.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice; St. Paul's of Tranquillity Building Fund; or the donor's favorite charity.

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March 19, 2013

I'm so sorry, I didn't know until late yesterday. Your Mom was always so friendly and kind. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Teresa Buchanan

March 18, 2013

Bev and family Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. she was a wonderful lady and the nicest person. Take care love Ron and Paulette Trent

March 18, 2013

Linda Pereira Martinez

I hope you find comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Love Linda

March 18, 2013

Bernadette Martinez

I am so sorry for your loss she was so sweet to my boys after they lost their Dad. Thank you for your kindness We just our our Dad and I know it hurts Mutzie Minnite Martinez

March 18, 2013

Gary and Esther Armi

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

March 18, 2013

Stephens & Bean Chapel

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

March 17, 2013

R.I.P Auntie Valia, you will be missed a great deal, our love forever, Steven, Athena, Frank and Josh Torrano

March 16, 2013

vicki richardt

God bless you and thank you godmother

March 16, 2013

vicki richardt

God bless you and thank you godmother

March 16, 2013

victoria richardt

May God be her and my prayers are with her. She was a wonderful God mother to me throughout the years of my life.

March 16, 2013

MARIA y Julian MUNGUIA

Offering our deepest condolences to the Niboli and Morrow familys

March 16, 2013

Olivia Briones

In the short time I've gotten to know Valia she easily took up a special place in my heart. I'm going to miss her deeply. My prayers go out to her family. ?

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