Jim Medeiros

April 2, 1950 - March 4, 2021

Jim Medeiros passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 70. Jim was born in Newman, CA on April 2, 1950 to Henry and Eleanor Medeiros. He worked at Foster Farms for 17 years and then for Hilmar Print Shop for 10 years before finally owning and operating Central Valley Koi for the last 25 years. Among his passions, Jim loved coaching. While his coaching career started in 1983, he served as the head varsity coach for the Hilmar Packers from 1984 – 1990 before joining the Hilmar Yellow Jackets coaching staff from 1991 – 2002. He was dearly loved and respected in the Hilmar community. Jim was married to his life-long love, Bertha Medeiros, for 51 beautiful years and together they raised two sons. Along with his wife, Jim is survived by his two sons, Brian Medeiros and Keith (Ismenia) Medeiros and sisters, Jeannette and Janie. Jim also leaves behind his three grandchildren, Bryonna, Benjamin and Addison, whom he enjoyed sharing his love with. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, he will never be forgotten and will forever be missed. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock. Memorial donations can be made in Jim’s honor to the Hilmar Yellow Jackets Football Boosters at 7807 Lander Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324.