Her Story

Dolores Evaristo was Born in Fresno California on July 31, 1961. Married the love of her life, Herman Evaristo on April 20, 1985. They have a beautiful family, Herman James Jr (son) and Jessica Evaristo (daughter-in-law), Anthony Evaristo (son) and two grandchildren, Remington James Evaristo and RaeLynn Ann Evaristo. Nurse Dolores Evaristo battled breast cancer for many years and graduated to heaven on Monday, December 13, 2021. 

Dolores Evaristo completed her first nursing degree through the Fresno City College Registered Nursing program. She then received her Bachelor of Science Nursing through California State University, Dominguez Hill. And finally her School Nurse Credential through California State University, Fresno.  At the beginning of her nursing career she worked as a hospital nurse, working the floor and then quickly rising to House Supervisor. She later became a registered nurse technician for the Fresno County Office of Education while working in the hospital. Wanting a change, she submitted her resignation to the hospital but it was rejected and she continued to work at the hospital. Over the years, Nurse Dolores dedicated herself to her patients and students, spending 20 years at Central Unified School District as a Credentialed School Nurse. 

Dolores’ passion in life was working in the medical field and education. She believed her calling was to help and care for those in need especially for her students and their families. She would go above and beyond the scope of her job, helping families find immunization clinics, glasses and doctors for physicals. Oftentimes she would make home visits to provide care for students and assist parents with information for their students’ health conditions. Nurse Dolores was also known for her preschool presentations, as she would dress up in theme to teach students about Halloween safety, dental and nutrition. 

Nurse Dolores continued to serve the students and  staff of Central Unified until her health forced her to go on medical leave.  That didn’t stop Dolores,  she found a way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. She relayed vital information to her dear friend Central Unified Nurse LaVonne English. She was always thinking ahead and working  to educate her team and students.  Nurse Dolores believed that everyone had the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential.