Diego Barcelos Obituary

Diego Joseph Barcelos

November 23, 1931 - July 18, 2025

Fresno, California - In loving memory of Diego Joseph Barcelos (November 23, 1931 - July 18, 2025) Fresno, California (formerly of Kerman, California).

Diego Joseph Barcelos son of Joe and Mary Barcelos, was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by love and care.

Diego married the love of his life, Joanne Valentino, on October 6, 1956. Together, they raised four children in Kerman, California, building a life centered around family, community, and enduring love. In his younger years. Nothing brought him more joy than the company of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was known for his sense of humor and the many stories he sharedstories that brought laughter and wisdom and will live on in family memory. He took great interest in every activity his grandchildren were involved in and loved to hear all about their adventures.

Diego is survived by his daughters, Kathy Halstead (Andy) and Judy Schulz; daughter-in-law Kim Barcelos; grandchildren Drew and Gordon Halstead (fiancée Tamar), Jared (Emily), Justin (Marissa), Rachel Barcelos, and Brianna Schulz; and great-grandchildren Annie, Everett, and Cora Barcelos.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joanne, his sons Joe and Michael Barcelos, and his son-in-law Treg Hutchings. Diego's warm smile and quick wit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. While we mourn his passing, we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with loved ones and that we will see him again one day. He will live in our hearts forever.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend his services.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720, on August 6, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by The Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N. Blythe Ave., Fresno, CA 93706, on August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.