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Mary A. Teixeira
Our mother, Mary A. Teixeira, passed away on May 11 at Riverbank Nursing and Rehab Center in Riverbank. She was 84 years old. She was born in Newman and graduated from Orestimba High School. She lived in Modesto for many years before moving to Turlock. She is survived by her two sons, Melvin Teixeira (Debbie) of Turlock and Mervin Teixeira (Rosalie) of Patterson; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Henry Rocha of Turlock; and many ...
DeWayne McCurry
DeWayne McCurry died April 28 at home with his daughter, Roseanne, and his girlfriend, Pat Jackson, and her daughter, Cathy Furchert, at his side. He was a resident of Turlock for 10 years.
Daniel (Danny) Godinez
Danny entered into eternal life on April 12, 2010. Danny was born in Modesto to Estevan and Ruth Godinez. The family relocated to Turlock in 1935. He attended Turlock Grammar School and graduated from Turlock High School in 1952.
Lawrence George Soltero
Lawrence George Soltero was born in Turlock to parents Jesus and Ruth Soltero in 1926. He lived in Turlock all his life and held various jobs including working for the railroad and an ammunition company before settling at the City of Turlock, where he worked for 33 years.
Donald Monroe Toombs (photo)
Donald Monroe Toombs' death on May 13, 2010, at the age of 96, took from our midst the great shining star of the Toombs family. Born Dec. 13, 1913 in White Oak, Mo. to Ray and Gladys Toombs, Don was the oldest of seven siblings. Ray and Gladys moved to California with their young family
Virginia C. Pacheco
Virginia C. Pacheco, 88, of Hilmar, was born Oct.20, 1921 in Ribeirinha, Terceira, Azores and died on May 13, 2010 in Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
Mark Anthony Gilbert
Mark Anthony Gilbert, 51, of Atwater, passed away on May 10 at his home in Atwater. He was born in Atwater on March 16, 1959 to the late Hershel and Harriot (Ferris) Gilbert. Mark worked in construction for over 10 years. He leaves behind his daughter. He will be missed.
Irene Lenora Lawton
Irene Lawton, 83, of Turlock, passed away at Brandel Manor after a short illness. She was born in Glenwood City, Wis. to George and Jenny Lacktorin. She was raised on a farm in Wisconsin and graduated from high school in Glenwood City. At age 23 she married Eugene Charles Johnson, who died in November 1958 after nine years of marriage. Ten years later she married Frank Lawton, who also preceded her in death in 1999.
Thomas Joseph Schomburg
Thomas Joseph Schomburg, 58, of Turlock, was born in Lebanon, Penn. to Thomas John and Theresa Katherine Schomburg. After graduation from high school, Thomas enlisted in the Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was a decorated veteran from his military career. His numerous awards included the National Defense Award, Combat Service Award and the Vietnam Campaign Award. While some veterans have given their lives for our country, Thomas sacrificed his health in service to ...
Robert “Bob” Nolte
Bob Nolte, 72, of Delhi, died May 5 at Emanuel Medical Center, with his loved ones by his side.
Fernando Manuel Lindo
Fernando Manuel Lindo, 34, of Turlock, died May 6 in Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias, 286 West Main St., Turlock. A mass is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, May 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons St. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias. Burial will be at Turlock Memorial Park.
Floy Welch
Floy was born in Treat, Ark. and passed away at the Turlock Nursing & Rehab Home in Turlock. She was one of seven children and grew up in Tahlequah, Okla.
Mildred Yvonne Cooley
Mildred Yvonne Cooley, 63, died May 1 at her home in Turlock. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 14 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15 at New Beginnings Christian Church, 323 Columbia St., Turlock. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Rosa Amaral Belo
Mrs. Belo was born in Ribeira Seca, Sao Jorge, Azores to Manuel and Maria Amaral. She married Joao Nunes Belo in 1944. She moved her family to the United States and came to Livingston in 1967. She resided there until 1983, when she settled in Atwater. Recently, she lived with her son, Emanuel and daughter-in-law, Sonia who cared for her the last years of her life.
Grady Leon Baker
Grady Baker, 85, of Denair, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center on Saturday, May 8. He was born in Panama, Okla. to Jasper and Nora Baker in 1924. Grady was raised in Oklahoma, and at the age of 19, he moved to Dos Palos. He lived in the Merced/Dos Palos area until he settled in Denair in 1981. In his younger years, he was a bartender. For 50 years, Grady was a cowboy. He managed Ken Morrison Ranch in Denair for many years. He enjoyed horses and rodeos. Most of all, he loved his family.
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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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