Samuel Joseph Osorio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Samuel J. Osorio Sr., incredible and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away May 15, 2014, in his home town of Visalia, CA at the age of 65. Born May 9, 1949, Sam was the youngest child of Fernando and Aurelia Osorio. Sam graduated from Redwood High School. It was there he met the love of his life, Carol Yturralde. Shortly after school, the couple married and began a wonderful life together lasting 45 years. In 1969, Sam joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served for 23 years in the communications field. The Air Force career required deployment to many locations both stateside and abroad. When an assignment allowed the opportunity, he brought his family along. Upon retirement from the U.S.A.F., Sam happily returned home to Visalia to be close to family and friends. Sam enjoyed golfing, attending car shows, and sharing time with friends and family around the BBQ every chance he could. Sam is survived by his beautiful wife Carol, his loving children Sam Jr., Melanie, and Brenda, and his granddaughter Alexis. He is also survived by his siblings, Alex, Vera, Lillian, Blanch, Gilbert, Desi, and Cecilia. Visitation will be from 4 PM till 6 PM with a rosary at 6 PM on Thursday, May 22nd at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at Salser and Dillard Chapel on Friday, May 23rd, at 10:00 am. Special thanks to his doctors and staff at KDDH 3 south.

Samuel Joseph Osorio

May 9, 1949 - May 15, 2014