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Elsie Marie Mensing
At 96 years young, our beloved and amazing Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and friend went to be with God, quietly falling asleep with a tired heart. Born Elsie Marie Kipping on July 2, 1913 in Borna, Germany, she was the firstborn child of the late Friedrich Gustav Kipping and Emma Petersen
Patricia C. Simpson
Patricia Simpson, 79, of Turlock, passed away unexpectedly at Doctors' Medical Center in Modesto. She was born in Ventura to Clareton and Lila Simonson. After growing up in the Pico Rivera area, Patricia graduated from Whittier High School. Through the years Patricia has been a faithful homemaker and loving friend. She was a patient, compassionate person who cared deeply about people and animals. It was joyful just to be with her. She loved to bring ...
Richard Doyle Nix, Jr.
Richard Nix, Jr., 27, of Turlock passed away on Monday, May 17 in an automobile accident on Hwy. 99 in Delhi. Richard was born in Klamath Falls, Ore. to Richard and Kathy Nix in 1983. In 2001, Richard graduated high school and then settled in Turlock in 2005. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock. He enjoyed snowboarding, wake boarding, working on cars and welding. Most of all, he loved his family.
Eric Ramon Scott Gutierrez
Eric Ramon Scott Gutierrez, 33, of Turlock, died May 12 in Merced. A funeral service is scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 22 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service. Burial will be private. Eric was born in Merced in 1976. He was a construction worker for five years. He is survived by his parents, Ramon and Maria Elena Gutierrez of Delhi and Maria Inacio of Winton; daughter, Vanessa Gutierrez of Turlock; brothers, Michael Garcia ...
Jesuina Rocha Candida
Jesuina Rocha Candida, 90, of Modesto, died May 13 in Merced. Services have been held. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park. Jesuina was a homemaker for 60 years and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Modesto. She is survived by her sisters, Conceicao Nobre of Canada, Maria d Jesus Rafael of Modesto and Emilia Avila of New Jersey; nephews, Luis Rafael Casado and his wife, Fernanda, of Modesto and Jose Rocha and ...
Albertina Torres
Albertina Torres, 68, of Atwater, died May 14 in Merced. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 24 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel. A mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Atwater. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on May 24 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service. Burial will be at Winton Cemetery. Albertina was born ...
Rodney Wayne Shippee
Rodney Wayne Shippee, 63, of Turlock, passed away on his sail boat in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Wash., on April 26. He resided on the boat for five 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.
James Edward Stafford
The life may have ended too soon, but the good times were aplenty. James came into this world during a rare summer storm and just like any force of nature, he made an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him. Born to Edward and Lorrayne Stafford, James grew up in a loving home that laid the foundation for the man he would become. As a young boy James took to fishing, developed ...
Petra D. Zepeda
Petra D. Zepeda, 93, of Patterson, passed away Sunday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Zepeda was a native of Penitas, Texas and a resident of Patterson for 50 years. She was a cook for 35 years and was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Mrs. Zepeda is survived by her sons, Rogelio Zepeda and Ramiro Zepeda, both of Patterson, and Hediberto Zepeda of Turlock; ...
Mattie Irene Franklin
At the age of 89, our beloved mother, Irene Franklin, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Although a native of Oklahoma, she became a long time resident of the Merced area, living close by those she loved and cherished. She was the heart of the Franklin family, dearly loved by us all, and will be deeply missed.
Maria C. Pereira
Maria Pereira, 91, of Gustine, died May 13 in San Luis Convalescent Home in Newman. A Rosary/ Mass are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at Shrine Our Lady of Miracles, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine. Burial will be at San Carlos Cemetery-Mausoleum, 792 Fremont St., Monterey. Maria was born in 1918 in Cinco Ribeiras, Terceria, Azores. She was a homemaker for 20 years and a member of Shrine Our Lady of Miracles of ...
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.
Frances Jane Erkman
Frances Jane Erkman passed away May 15 at St. Francis Assisted Living Care in Turlock. She was born in 1927 in Harrisburg, Ill. to the late Charles and Dean Mitchell. She moved to
Consepcion Salazar
A memorial service will be held for Consepcion Salazar at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 20 at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd. in Turlock.
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Carolyn Ann Stevens
Carolyn was born in 1934 to Charles and Irma Vernia in Carlisle, Ind. Later the family moved to California, where she graduated from Bell High School in 1952. She was married to the late Earl "Bud" Stevens on June 27, 1953. Carolyn was a member of Monte Vista Chapel.
Gene Peter Dias
Gene Peter Dias, 57, of Oakdale, died June 23 in Oakdale. He was born in 1954 in Boston, Mass. He was a tax auditor for the government for 20 years.
Mary Rachel Caperton
Mary Caperton, 73, passed away June 27, 2011, at her residence in Keyes. She was born August 1937, in Oklahoma and came to Bakersfield at the age of 4. She lived in the Tulare and Visalia areas before settling in Keyes 45 years ago. She worked for Del Monte Foods and then Tri-Valley Growers. She enjoyed ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, attending the churches in Keyes, and working with elderly people at the convalescent hospitals.
Maxine “GiGi” Wente
Wanda Maxine Wente passed away at the age of 77 in Turlock. She was born in Fletcher, Okla. and later settled in California where she graduated from Ceres High School and later settled in Turlock.
Effa May Corker
Effa May Corker, 76, of Turlock, died June 2 in Turlock. She was born September 1934 in Colorado. She was a secretary for Sharp Army Depot for 14 years and a member of Pentecostal Church of Keyes.
David Joseph Vasconcellos
David Joseph Vasconcellos, 84, of Turlock, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Dorothy V. Ehrhardt
Dorothy Ehrhardt, 97, of Turlock, died June 23 in Turlock. She was born in Boise, Idaho in 1913.
Lois Haney
Ida Lois Haney, 87, passed away June 16 at Memorial Hospital in Modesto. She was born November 1923, in Tennessee to the late John and Ollie Pfluger. She settled in Turlock 51 years ago. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall-Jehovah's Witness in Turlock. She enjoyed gambling in Boomtown, sewing, cooking and gardening.
Corinne Elizabeth Almeida
Corinne Elizabeth Almeida was born June 1 and passed away peacefully on June 22. During her short life of 21 days, she touched many lives and was, and always will be, deeply loved by family and friends. She will be remembered for her strength and gorgeous ocean-blue eyes.
Noraier J. Jajanian
Noraier J. Jajanian, 66, of Salida, died June 21 in Modesto. He was born in 1944 in Bagdad, Iraq. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to casinos, and soccer.
Dale Edwin Snider
Born in Glenwood, Iowa on Jan. 18, 1931, Dale Edwin Snider died at his home in Roseville on June 12 following complications from a stroke. Dale graduated from Turlock High School in 1948 and attended Modesto Junior College before enlisting in the 82nd Army Airborne Division to serve in the Korean War. Following service he went on to graduate from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in Aeronautical ...
Robert "Bob" Stern
Robert "Bob" Stern was a third generation San Franciscan; his mother and grandmother were survivors of the 1906 earthquake. Robert received his education for electrical engineering during his time in the Army and also at UC Berkeley. He died peacefully at the age of 85 in his home in Oakdale. He was a member of AARP and American Legion.
Teresa P. Cunningham
Teresa Cunningham, 52, of Denair, passed away suddenly in the early morning on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Teri just celebrated her 34th wedding anniversary to husband Galon Cunningham on June 3. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother to 10 children and 10 grandchildren.
Glenda Anne Barreto
Glenda Barreto, 71, of Patterson, passed away on Saturday at her home in her much-loved art studio. She was born in Sacramento to Glenn and Anne Fry in 1940. She was raised in Dixon, and moved to Patterson around 1973, where she had a 30-year career as a teacher. Most of those years were spent at Grayson Elementary. She ended her career as an art teacher at Creekside Middle School. ...
James William Sweeten
James Sweeten, 82, of Turlock, passed away on Saturday, June 18 at Bel-Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital. He was born in Okemah, Okla. to Herman and Winnie Sweeten in 1928. He was raised there until his teens, when the family moved to the Hilmar in 1944. In 1948, he married Mary Ann Davis. James and Mary Ann moved to the Bay Area and lived most of the time in Morgan Hill. ...
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