Mokelumne Hill, CA…Mr. Eugene Darold Deherrera September 27, 1949 ~ December 27, 2024 (age 75). Eugene D. DeHerrera (Geno) was born in Sacramento, Ca on 09/27/1949 to Andreas and Esther DeHerrera and entered peacefully into rest on 12/27/2024.

Geno was born into a family of nine boys. Geno served in the Vietnam war and later continued his career in law enforcement where he served as Sheriff of Conejos County, Colorado for 8 years. He returned to California and joined the Probation Department in Calaveras County.

Geno later became part of the drug enforcement team for ten years where he worked undercover fighting drug trafficking in Calaveras County. This was not the end for Geno as he went on to start the program “Courage to Change” where he helped many individuals overcome drug addiction and start new career paths. Geno was best known for his service to others and his selfless heart.

Geno is survived by his wife Debbie DeHerrera, his children Gene and Vicki DeHerrera and Aaron and Leanne DeHerrera. Geno has 6 grandchildren MaKayla and Scott Kirk, Austin DeHerrera, Nick DeHerrera, Ryan DeHerrera and Rylee DeHerrera. Geno has one Great Grandson Levi Kirk.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Craig DeHerrera and parents Esther and Andreas DeHerrera.

A viewing for Eugene D. DeHerrera (Geno) will be held on January 16 th from 1 to 5 at the San Andreas Mortuary. The funeral will be held in his honor on January 17 th at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain Ranch Community Center.

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Services
Visitation
Thursday
January 16, 2025
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
San Andreas Memorial Chapel
254 W. Saint Charles St
San Andreas, CA 95249

Funeral Service
Friday
January 17, 2025
10:00 AM
Mountain Ranch Community Club
8049 Washington Street
Mountain Ranch, CA 95246