Agrelea "Aggie" Capriotti

Agrelea “Aggie” Capriotti, born Agrelea Moreno, was a devoted wife, mother, sister, niece, Noni, great-grandmother, friend, neighbor, and proud dog mother. The youngest of four children, Aggie was born on June 16, 1933, in Fresno to Delfina Ruiz Moreno and Marcellino Moreno, both of whom died too young. She was raised by her Aunt Carmen and Uncle Ignacio Ruiz alongside her brother Eddie and sisters Ruth Cynthia Gomez and Peggy Moreno, relationships that shaped her deep sense of family and loyalty. From an early age, Aggie found joy in tradition and togetherness. Christmas was her favorite holiday, especially the tamales and midnight Mass. Spring meant trips to Roeding Park and the Fresno Zoo. She was an enthusiastic student with a lifelong devotion to learning and reading, particularly English and History, though she merely tolerated PE. Aggie graduated from Edison High School with fond memories and friendships that would last a lifetime. Her first job was at an Italian Deli and Market (Piemonte’s) on Fresno’s west side, where the owners and staff treated her like one of their own. It was there that Leroy Capriotti regularly stopped in to buy grated Parmesan cheese and, eventually, worked up the courage to ask Aggie to dinner. Their courtship was swift, their connection immediate, and their partnership enduring. They shared more than six decades of marriage grounded in companionship, laughter, and deep devotion. Together, Leroy and Aggie raised two sons, Craig (“Cap”) and Curt. Aggie cherished motherhood, especially witnessing her boys’ first steps and milestones. She ran a household that was equal parts structured and warm—strict, but always full of care. It was also, by all accounts, the cleanest house imaginable, with perfectly folded sheets and not a dust bunny in sight. Though known for her beauty and impeccable presentation, Aggie had a playful streak and a wonderfully dry sense of humor, which she passed on to her sons. After raising her boys, Aggie worked in several doctors’ offices, where she enjoyed her work and formed close friendships with co-workers. She often said she never had a job she didn’t like—a rare and telling sentiment. Aggie was famous in her family for her cooking, especially her perfectly fluffy Mexican rice, refried beans, enchiladas, and chiles rellenos. Caring for her home brought her great satisfaction, whether tending to the yard, planting flowers, or ensuring everything was just so. She also appreciated a lazy day reading and watching TV and movies—once the house was spotless and the laundry finished, of course. She enjoyed trips to Carmel and the Central Coast, and at age 83, she made a deeply emotional visit to her homeland of Mexico to attend her granddaughter’s wedding. She was a doting and wisdom-filled grandmother to her four granddaughters—Cassandra, Courtney, Alexandra, and Miranda—and to her great-grandchildren: Bella, Teddy, Calvin, Pax, Bowie, and Kai. She cherished each of them deeply—though her dogs, including Jiggs and Siggi, may have enjoyed a slight edge. Aggie lived a long and beautiful life, shaped by family, lifelong friendships, humor, tradition, and care. She is deeply missed and will forever be loved and remembered by family and friends. Graveside services will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S. Cornelia Avenue in Fresno, California on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow at Fort Washington Country Club in Fresno, CA

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Agrelea "Aggie" Capriotti

June 16, 1933 - November 24, 2025