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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Ann Winans
Jacquelyn Winans, 67, of Ceres, passed away on Monday, June 14 with her family at her side. She was born in Modesto to Robert and Clara White in 1942. She lived in Crows Landing and Stanislaus County her entire life. Jackie worked as a bus driver for the Ceres Unified School District for 33 years before retiring. Jackie lived with her daughter-in-law, Sandra Benge, and grandson, Dustin. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, and was a ...
Walter Gene Turnbow
Walter was born in Korea to Eugene and Mary Turnbow in 1961. He was raised in Oakdale and graduated from Oakdale High School in 1979. After graduating high school, he worked as a mechanic and later as an electrician for Blake Electric in Modesto. Walter enjoyed motorcycles and dirt bikes. He is survived by his mother, Mary Turnbow of Oakdale; daughter, Brittany Turnbow of Ceres; brother, Wayne Turnbow; and girlfriend, Georgia Webster. Private services will ...
Belmera Alita Massari
Bella Massari, 55, of Turlock, passed away June 16 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Bella was born July 1954 in Oakland to John and Frances Massari.
Florencio “Frank” Mora Jr.
Frank, son of Florencio and Juanita Mora, was born in New Mexico in 1938. He later settled in Stanislaus County. He worked in construction for over 30 years doing concrete work. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Yeichi Sakaguchi
Yeichi Sakaguchi, 90, of Turlock, died Thursday after a brief illness. Private graveside services will be held at Turlock Memorial Park. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later time. Friends may share their condolences to the family at www.turlockmemorialpark.com.
Faye Fikse
Faye went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 15. She was born in Holland to Julia and Willem TenHove. She and her husband, Alfred, along with their son emigrated from Holland in 1948. Through the years they were in the dairy business and owned a grocery store. Faye was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband in the family businesses. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She also loved the fellowship of their church and friends.
Paula Jean Lindo
Paula Lindo, 62, of Turlock, passed away at home with her family at her side. Paula was born in Oahu, Hawaii to John and Pauline Lindo in 1948. When she was a teenager, Paula moved to Monterey and lived in the Central Valley for 30 years. Paula attended Calvary Temple Worship Center of Merced. She enjoyed sewing and taking trips to Black Oak Casino. Most of all, God and family were her life. She is ...
Adam Shahbaz
Mr. Shahbaz was born in Iran. He came to the United States in 1990 and settled in Modesto. He was a member of the Assyrian Pentecostal Church.
Marvin Dale Johnsen
Services for Marvin Dale Johnsen, 76, of Turlock, are scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 19, at Turlock Funeral Home, with interment following at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday. He died suddenly at his residence on Thursday.
Emma Grace Johnston
Emma Grace Johnston passed away on Saturday, June 12 of natural causes. Emma was born in Scott County, Ark. on Jan. 26, 1920, the daughter of Birk Jefferson and Alice Damon Ward. She was the wife of Victor A. Johnston (deceased) of Turlock.
William K. “Bill” Harren
Bill Harren, 73, was born to Kendall and Eurena Harren in Pacific Grove. He started school in San Francisco but spent most of his school years in Ceres. After graduating from Ceres High School in 1955, he joined the National Guard, and served for six years. On Aug. 2, 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Ann Marie Blaker. Bill and Ann were married for 53 years and had two daughters, Barbara (Bruce) Milgrom and ...
Dolly Georgia Hanchett
Dolly Hanchett, 87, of Ceres, passed away early Monday at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born in Oklahoma to Thomas and Maggie Lawson. She grew up and went to school in Crowder, Okla. In 1940 she married Troy McChristian. After less than two years, while she was pregnant with their first child, Troy was tragically killed as a pedestrian by a passing car. So, her son Dale, who now lives in Ceres, never met his ...
Sharon L. Baker
Sharon Baker, 63, of Turlock, died June 12. She had a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 17 at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd. Burial will be at Turlock Memorial Park. Sharon was born in Cottonwood, Ariz. in 1946. She was a housekeeper ...
Pedro Gomez
Pedro Gomez, 68, of Ceres, died June 8 in Modesto. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel. A mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, June 18 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, 2827 Topeka St., Riverbank. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service. Pedro was born ...
Billie R. McKay Shamblin
Mrs. Billie R. Shamblin, 75, passed away Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. She was born January 1935, in Arkansas to Burl and Bea McKay. She moved to Planada in 1945, before she settled in Turlock in the mid 1950s. She married Henry Shamblin in 1971, and became a homemaker.
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David H. Lewis, Jr.
David Haman Lewis, Jr., 87, passed away June 26, 2011, at St. Joseph's
Elvira Virginia Aguiar
Elvira Virginia Aguiar, age 86 of Turlock, CA was born October 1-1913 in Patterson, California. Elvira passed away July 6, 2011, in Turlock, California.
Deagan Moody
Deagan Moody, a loved son and incredible brother passed away on June 27, 2011. He is survived by his dad Roy Moody, his mom Melissa Moody, and his sister Emry Moody. Deagan will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Zach Baker
Our son, Zach, chose to move on to another life after receiving life altering injuries in an automobile accident. If you didn't know our Zach, I pray you have a Zach in your life. From the time Zach was born he spent his life loving it and everyone he came in contact with.
Franky Anthony Silveira
Born in Turlock Ca, Franky passed away Thursday July 7, 2011 at the age of 25 in Turlock Ca.
Norma Benjamin Willson
TurlockNorma Benjamin WillsonMay 29, 1917 - May 18, 2011 Norma Benjamin Willson passed away May 18, 2011 at the age of 93 after living with the disease of Alzheimer's for 10 years.Norma was born May 29, 1917 in Iran to parents Alexander and Lucy Benjamin. As a child Norma immigrated to the United States with her parents and lived in Turlock and the Bay Area.She received her teaching degree from Cal State University Stanislaus and began ...
Ram Rattan
Mr. Ram Rattan, 68, was born in Navua ,Fiji Islands on Nov. 11, 1942. He went to be with God on Thursday. Born in the Fiji Islands, he lived in Suva for most of his life, then in Lakena Nausori , until he came to the United States in 1989. He worked as a golf manager and bartender for many years in the Fiji golf club. He was passionate about sports, taught golf to many, and loved being with people.
Robert Lawrence Frost
Bob, a Valley native, passed away at a family home on June 28 ending his battle with cancer. He is survived by children, Bobby Frost, Ken Frost, Michele Prasad, Tim Frost and Debbie Smithhart; 17 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings, David A. Frost, Bonnie Foster and Sharon Frost; his mother, Betty Frost; and long time companion, Terri Ambrose.
Duarte M. Nunes
Duarte M. Nunes, 39, of Turlock, entered into rest June 28 in Turlock. He was born in 1971 in Crosal, Santo Antao, Topo, Sao Jorge, Azores. He was a truck driver for the past 15 years.
Henry Anthony Martin, Jr.
Henry Martin, 68, of Turlock, passed away at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. He was born and raised in Oakland, Calif. He lived in Hayward before he settled in Turlock 17 years ago. He was employed as an auto body mechanic for 30 years. He enjoyed cars and model airplanes.
Earl Cooper
Earl Cooper, 90, passed away June 29, 2011 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Turlock. He was born May 29, 1921, in Hillsboro, Ore. to the late Leslie and Elizabeth Cooper. He was raised
Alan David Rudd
Alan David Rudd, 46, of Lockeford, Calif., died June 27, 2011 in rural Jenny Lind, Calif. as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Alan was born Aug. 26, 1964 in Berkeley, Calif., the son of H. Claude and Rae Ann Rudd. He attended New Haven Elementary School and East Union High School in Manteca, Delta College in Stockton and graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a ...
Ralph Stanley Walker
Ralph Stanley Walker passed away June 28, 2011 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. He was born June 1912 in Montrose, Colo. to the late Ernest and Nellie Walker. He moved to Turlock in the 1920s and graduated Turlock High School in 1929. He was an artistic painter and was also employed as a painter for 30 years.
Maxine Mae Olson
Maxine Olson, 95, of Turlock passed away at Hylond Convalescent Hospital in Modesto on Sunday, June 26. She was born in Turlock to Joseph and Clara Holgate in 1916. She lived in Turlock all of her life. Maxine was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Turlock and a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years. She loved her pets, but God and family were her life.
Virgil Lloyd Howell
Virgil Howell, 72, of Turlock passed away at home on Sunday, June 26. He was born in Merced to Clint and Elinor Howell in 1939. Virgil was raised in Stockton and lived his life in Stockton, Hayward and Turlock. He worked for UPS and FEDEX and finished his career at Elness Convalescent Hospital.
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