Arcelia C. Mora

Arcelia C. Mora passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 79. Arcelia was born in San Jose Tamaulipas, Mexico on August 22, 1941. Her family moved to McAllen Texas when she was six months old. In 1957, her family moved to Parlier where she met her future husband Ben Mora. They were married on July 15, 1957 and moved to Reedley to buy their first home and raised eight children. Arcelia took great pride and devoted her life to raising her family. She enjoyed spending quality time at family BBQ's, birthday parties, going to watch her grandchildren's programs or sporting events and going on family vacations. Arcelia was very talented and creative. For many years she enjoyed painting ceramics and making flower arrangements. She also was a great baker. She made the best cornbread, persimmon bread and strawberry pies for family and friends to enjoy. Arcelia was preceded in death by her husband Ben Mora; her mother Ana Perez; her father Jesus Castillo and her great-grandson Jeremiah Ortiz. Arcelia is survived by her eight children Orlando Mora and wife Clotilda, Rosalinda Mora, Daniel Mora, Rachel Avila and husband Fernando, Virginia Tamez and husband Manuel, Margaret Arroyo, Marie Meza, Nancy Anderson and husband John; 32 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A private service will take place in Reedley on February 5th at 11:00am under the direction of Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel. A live-stream of Arcelia's funeral service will be available on Friday, Feb 5th, at 11:00am at http://vimeo.com/event/292680