MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three children passed away in a crash in Madera County on Saturday, and a local pastor shared heartwarming details about the family.

Pastor Dustin Maddox says 17-year-old Jezreel Ochoa-Valle, 15-year-old James Valle, and 6-year-old Serenity Valenzuela went to North Fresno Church along with their mom, Genevieve Ochoa.

"The family has been a part of our community for the last 10 years, and they've had some highs and lows and twists and turns in their life and their story. And it's been a really beautiful relationship for the church," he said with a smile.

He watched the kids grow up in the congregation and described each of their vibrant personalities:

"[Jezreel] was bright and friendly and funny and would make friends with almost anybody.... She's inc

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