Tereso

Dorado

On July 16, 2021, our beloved father, Tereso Dorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was 85 years old.Tereso was the oldest of 8 children born to his parents Maria de Jesus Banuelos and Francisco Dorado in Mezquitic, Jalisco Mexico. As a young man, Tereso developed a strong work ethic which he was known for during his entire life.
In 1958 he immigrated to the United States through the Bracero Program.He met and married his wife and life long partner Caridad Mottu in 1960. They moved from Texas to Hollister in 1963 where they raised their family. Tereso began working at Okita Farms (later Rohnert Farms) and retired after a career in agriculture that spanned thirty-five years.
Tereso is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Lauro, Rita, Lupe. He is survived by his wife, Caridad and his children; Francisco Dorado (Sonia), Julia Dorado-Cole (George), Orlando Dorado (Carla), David Dorado (Flor), Daniel Dorado (Dolores) and Dalia Dorado-Cook (Brendan). Tereso took great pride in his nine grandchildren; Addrienne Dorado Cortez, Marissa Castillo, James Dorado, Jacob Dorado, Jason Dorado, Carlina Shaposhnick, Orlando Dorado, Jeffrey Shaposhnick and Cristian Dorado. He is also survived by his siblings; Socorro Dorado Sierra, Anita Dorado, George Castillo, Ruben Castillo and many nieces and nephews.
Dad, you have gone to Heaven and though we are deeply saddened, we know you are at peace. We will miss your infectious laughter, quick wit and corny jokes. We hope you find all the great buffets and casinos in the sky. And finally taketime to read and enjoy the Auto Traders and pick all of your favorites.We are so proud and grateful to you for the life youworked so hard to provide us and for instilling in us the desire to succeed and compassion to help others. Rest in Peace, Dad.