Noel Gallardo was born July 18, 1939 in Edcouch, Texas to Elisa (Valdez) and Calletano Gallardo. He has been a resident of Avenal for the last 30 years and before his retirement worked as a machine repair as a mechanic. He is survived by his wife Maria Romero of Avenal; daughter, Noellie Gallardo; sons, Noe Gallardo, Jr. and Roberto Gallardo; step-children, Miguel Rodriquez, Gibrat Rodriquez, Ivonne Rodriquez, Juana Gonzalez, Ivan Rodriguez and Leopoldo Rodriquez; an many loving grandchildren. Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday, March 2, at 6pm at Peters Funeral Home, Wasco for Noel Gallardo, age 70, of Avenal who passed away February 25, 2010 in Fresno. Mass of the Christian Burial will be said Wednesday, March 3 at 10am at St. John's Church. Fr. John Fluetsch will officiate and interment will follow at Wasco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 2pm to 8pm at Peters Funeral Home.