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Dr. Maximo Alano Parayno, Jr. was born on January 25, 1932 in Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines and peacefully passed away on December 18, 2020 in Fresno, California at the age of 88. Maximo married the former Teresita N. Donato of Dagupan City, Philippines on September 10, 1961. He was blessed with 4 children: Max III, Michael, Marlon, and May. Maximo received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of the Philippines in 1959. He emigrated to the United States in 1972 to San Francisco and proceeded 3 years later to Traverse City, Michigan to complete his residency from Michigan State University. During his 55 plus years as a physician / psychiatrist he worked at many rural health clinics in the Philippines, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, Tulare County Mental Health, as past medical director for Fresno County Mental Health and Madera & Mariposa County Health, and past Medical Director to numerous care facilities. All the while, he also opened his private practice to help the underserved. Max was involved in many civic and fraternal organizations such as a past city council member in Battle Creek, Michigan, past Grand Knight and lifetime member with the Knights of Columbus Council 6092 at St. Anthony of Padua church, lifetime member of the Filipino American Association of Fresno and vicinity, past President and member of the Pangasinan Association of Fresno and vicinity, past President and member of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Central California, member of the International Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi, and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. Max was a very humble and generous person. He was a man with an ever present smile on his face who enjoyed talking to everyone everywhere he went making friends along the way too numerous to count. He enjoyed reading, singing and whistling, attending music concerts, and watching operas and musicals. He loved to dance the tango with his wife, Tessie, as well as line dance. As long as he was surrounded by his loving family, great friends, and good food; he was a happy and contented man. He is preceded in death by his parents Maximo and Rosa Parayno, brothers Tony, Noli, Joe, and Eddie Parayno, and his only sister, Aurora Moyrong. Max will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Teresita Parayno; his children, Max Parayno III and his wife Noemi of Fresno, CA; Michael Parayno and his wife Joanna of Bolinao, Philippines; Marlon Parayno of Brighton, England; and May Parayno of Fresno, CA; his grandchildren, Megan, Lauren, Aaron, Michaela, and Michael; his siblings Ray Parayno of Beaumont, CA; and Gil Parayno of West Covina, CA. Due to Corona Virus, we ask those attending to be responsible and maintain a safe social distance. Masks are a requirement. Please contact the family for restrictions and information. The burial at the Cemetery is limited to 15 people and will be held at a later date. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4080136150?pwd=V2t5MnVhaXRhUkJmWk82eFZMcmhiUT09 Meeting ID: 408 013 6150 Passcode: 872219

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Dr. Maximo Alano Parayno, Jr.

January 25, 1932 - December 18, 2020