Darlene Trafican Laval Obituary
The passing of Darlene Trafican Laval (Fresno, California) occurred on September 7, 2026. Darlene, born on April 14, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her brother Jeffrey Trafican; her cousin Marilyn Montemurro Rowe; her husband Jerome Laval, Sr.; her grandmother Mary Trafican; her children, Elizabeth Marie, Jerome Douglas Jr. and Jennifer Therese; her grandchildren, Zachary, Madison Laval, R. Alexander, Daniele Laval-Leyva and Avery Laval; her mother Nana; her friend Carol Marler Berry; her sister-in-law Patricia Savaros Trafican; her brother Daniel L. Trafican III; and her sister-in-law Marilyn Olson Trafican. She was also cherished by the sister.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church (355 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93730). A rosary will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Shrine of Saint Therese (855 E Floradora Ave, Fresno, CA 93728).
In Lieu of Flowers;The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students in honor of Darlene's lifelong dedication to education and the students of Fresno Unified.
