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Eddie Jimenez was born the youngest of five children on August 25, 1960 to father Doroteo Jimenez Sr. and mother Rosemary Verdugo Jimenez. He was a lifelong resident of Fresno County and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He often recounted his days as a basketball and baseball player, ran track, and studied martial arts. Eddie was a member of the Carpenters, Local 83, Lathers Union 701, as a drywall and metal stud framer. He was a hard-working, sedulous person, who did not give up easily, even up to his last day on earth. On September 22, 2002, he married the love of his life, Tina Jimenez. Eddie loved his family and his dog, “Angel” unconditional. He cherished the time he spent spoiling Angel and his grandchildren. He loved his wife and family and had a way about him that made you love him right back. Eddie was a loving person with a strong personality who was dedicated to his family and his pets. He was honest, loyal, softhearted, generous, compassionate but most of all he was straightforward. He was spontaneous and loved to travel and attend family gathering. He enjoyed taking trips to the beach and visiting different casinos. He loved binge watching the show “Suits” and watching all kind of sports on television. Eddie loved to play with his grandchildren and tease his niece and nephews that he ate all their snacks. On December 7, 2019 Eddie died peacefully after a long struggle with liver disease. Eddie loved god, his devoted wife of 17 years, his dog “Angle” and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Doroteo Jimenez Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Tina Jimenez, his step-daughter Ashley and her husband Bryan Bowers, his grandchildren Robert and Abigail Bowers. His loving mother Rosemary Jimenez and siblings Yolanda Arroyo, Patricia Jimenez, Albert Jimenez, and Doroteo Jimenez Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and acquaintances who will miss him dearly. Acknowledgments The family of Eddie Jimenez wishes to express their sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude for the many condolences, visits, prayers, and all other expressions of sympathy and concern shown during our hours of sorrow. Your kindness will be remembered.

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Eddie Jimenez

August 25, 1960 - December 7, 2019