Marie Louise Patino

Marie Louise Patino, (76), of Visalia, CA, passed away on August 25, 2024. Marie Louise (Moreno) Patino was born to Conrad and Cora Moreno in February 1948 in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, graduating from Sacred Hearts High School in 1964 and earning a bachelor's degree in Sociology at Cal State LA in 1969. Following graduation, Marie married the love of her life, Alexander Patino. Their first newlywed adventure was moving to San Fransisco. Alex attended dental school at UCSF, and Marie worked for the registrar's office until his graduation in 1973. The couple then moved to Lemoore, CA, where Alex was stationed at the US Naval Air Station in the Naval Dental Corps. In 1975, the Patino family moved to Visalia where Alex began his private dental practice with Marie assisting and helping with the receptionist duties. Marie was always very involved in the family dental practice and later worked as office manager. Her expertise was making personal connections with patients and their families throughout nearly 50 years of business in downtown Visalia. Marie also contributed to many community causes and volunteered to help with school and church events through the Visalia Unified School District PTA and CCD at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Marie was always quick to offer an understanding ear and prayers. She often called her friends at The Marianist Mission in Dayton, Ohio to place names upon the altar for additional support. Her kind and encouraging words as well as her enthusiasm for USC football will be sorely missed. Marie is survived by two children, Christine Cesena (Joe) of Campbell, CA, Dr. Marianne Patino Lafler (Toren) of South Lake Tahoe, CA, and granddaughter Ellie Cesena. She is also survived by her brother Conrad James Moreno (Rosie), and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and aunts. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Alex, and her parents Conrad and Cora Moreno. Please join the family in celebrating a life of kindness, compassion, and faith. In lieu of flowers, Marie requested donations to lung cancer research at The City of Hope () and to The Marianists (). Rosary will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, September 20th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Catholic Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at St. Clair's Catholic Mission, 43590 Alta Acres Dr., Three Rivers. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Marie Louise Patino

February 27, 1948 - August 25, 2024