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Nenita Agtarap Pastor, aged 79, passed away on January 25, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Nenita was born on December 12, 1944 in Nuevia Ecija, Philippines during World War II. Her childhood home was in Paco, Manila, Philippines where she spent her formative years. She went on to attend Business Administration Accounting at Far Eastern University (FEU). Here she met her future husband, Rufino Pastor. In 1969, she emigrated to Salinas, California with her eldest sister and started a career with Spiegel and then the IRS. She and Rufino started their family and then moved to the Central Valley in 1975. There she started with USPS where she continued to work until her retirement in 2008. Nenita made many friends everywhere she went. Blessed with an outgoing personality and inquisitive nature she enjoyed learning about everything and speaking to everyone. But more than anything, Nenita was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren sharing stories, playing games, and watching their favorite TV shows. She was always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges they faced. In her free time, Nenita enjoyed traveling, photography, dancing, and was always eager to learn new things and shared that enthusiasm with others. She was an active member of her community, Fil-Am, Legionarios de Trabajo of America (Anchor Lodge 626) and Knights of Columbus where she enjoyed meeting new people. Nenita is survived by her loving husband, Rufino Archibido Pastor, her children, Peter Pastor, Marilou Pastor Felstead (husband Robert), Elvira Pastor, Meliza Pastor Keller, Rufino Pastor, Jr (wife Ariana) and her grandchildren, Remington Pastor Felstead, and Maverick Pastor Felstead. Her brother, Rudolfo Agtarap (Rosa) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held in Fresno, California. Wake and Rosary will be held at The Chapel of the Light on February 9, 2024 at 5pm, Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on February 10, 2024 at 11am with burial services to follow at The Chapel of the Light.

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Nenita Agtarap Pastor

December 12, 1944 - January 25, 2024