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Dorothy M. Beers
Dorothy Beers, 80, of Turlock, died Feb. 24 in Turlock. Dorothy was a wife and homemaker for 51 years. She enjoyed spending her time as a volunteer at Emanuel Medical Center at the information desk for five years. Her favorite things were classical music, Mexican food and seafood, vacationing on the North Coast, chocolate ice cream, needlework, and the Raiders and 49ers. The reason she volunteered at Emanuel was after her husband passed, she was drawn ...
Edward Dennis Meyer
Edward Meyer, 71, of Denair, lost his battle with cancer at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to Edward H. and Elizabeth Meyer in Oakland. After his high school graduation, Edward attended trade school and got his start as an auto mechanic. For many years he ran his own business specializing in the repair of imported cars. In 1958 he married Irene Francis. They were married for 47 years before her death in ...
Jeannie Lynn Baccelli
Jeannie Baccelli, 34, of Turlock, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Modesto to Raymond Baccelli and Pamela Moyer. She started her schooling in San Diego and the family moved to Hilmar when she was in the second grade. Jeannie graduated with the Class of 1995 from Hilmar High School. She was a homemaker and was known for making great salads. Even though Jeannie experienced much pain in her life, she did enjoy ...
Elsie Marie Doberenz Hall Charles
Elsie Charles slipped away and entered her eternal home with Jesus with her family by her side. Born in Fort Sumner, N.M. she lived there until marrying P.W. Hall in 1936. They soon moved to California and eventually settled in Ceres where she raised her family. She was an active mom who was PTA president and Brownie troop leader. Elsie was an accomplished seamstress who sewed numerous items from straight skirts to ball gowns for ...
Michael V. Cervantez
Michael V. Cervantez, 48, of Delhi, passed away on Feb. 25 in Delhi.He was born on Dec. 8, 1962 in San Francisco and was a machine operator for 25 years. He enjoyed riding quads, fishing and building model cars.He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Celia Cervantez of Delhi; daughters, Serina Cervantez of Turlock and Jessica Cervantez of Delhi; brother, George Cervantez of San Jose; sisters, Ramona Saia of Livingston, Virginia Pomba, Mary ...
Emma Warda Morris
Emma (Erma) Warda Morris, who passed away at the age of 83, was laid to rest on Jan. 20. A Memorial Mass in her honor will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave., Turlock. Arrangements were entrusted with Turlock Memorial Park and Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emma's memory to USO.org.
Mary Catherine Lamb
Mary Catherine Lamb, 87, died Monday in Santa Cruz. She was a former resident of Turlock. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lamb. Burial will take place in Turlock.
Bobby Lee Defrance
Bobby Lee Defrance, 55, of Coalinga, died Feb. 24. He was a correctional sergeant for 22 years. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at Faith Fellowship in Coalinga. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 4 at Faith Fellowship. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at Hilmar District Cemetery.
Jacob J. deBos
Jake deBos passed away peacefully the morning of Feb. 24, 2011. Jake was born in Arnhem, The Netherlands, and immigrated to the United States shortly after marrying his wife of 51 years, Jannette. They moved from Riverside, Calif. to Turlock in 1978, and lived there until his death. Jake was an engineer who worked for Varco Pruden until his retirement. He was very active in both the Turlock Sunrise Rotary and the First United ...
Dorothy M. Beers
Dorothy Beers, 80, of Turlock passed away on Feb. 24. She was born on Nov. 17, 1930, in Turlock and was a wife and homemaker for 51 years.
James Golden
James "Jim" Golden passed away on Feb. 15 in Turlock. He was 96 years old.
Michael Wayne Kennemer
Michael Kennemer was born in Texas, the son of James and Peggy Kennemer. The family moved to Alameda, Calif. when Michael was young and he attended school and graduated from Encinal High School in Alameda. He worked for 30 years in road construction as a partner with his father. Together they worked on many roads in the Santa Clara County area. Later he worked as an estimator for Paving Construction Company in the San Jose area.
Joann McDuffie
Top of Form Joann McDuffie, 76, of Turlock, passed away at Brandel Manor. Joann was born in Arkansas to Garner and Lois, and at the age of 12, she and her family relocated to Richmond, Calif. where her parents found work in ...
Gilbert Joseph Duax
Gilbert Duax passed away at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held in his honor at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 at Lakewood Memorial Park.
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Anna Tsymbal
Anna Tsymbal, 90, of Turlock, passed away at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Anna was born in Vilkhova, Ukraine to Prokip and Anastasia Tsymbal. She lived through very tough times, surviving the starvations of 1933 and 1947, as well as World War II. She finished school with seven classes. She worked her whole life as a farmer. She raised two children, Tony and Vera. Anna came to America and became a U.S. citizen. Anna is survived ...
Jose G. Ferreira
Jose G. Ferreira, 97, of Modesto, passed away on May 14, 2011, in Modesto.He was born on Sept. 14, 1913, in Serreta, Terceira, Azores and was an iron founder with metal for 25 years. He was a member of Shrine Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine and P.F.S.A. of Gustine.He is survived by son, Urbin D. Ferreira and his wife, Elzira, of Gustine; grandchildren, Dan Ferreira and Doreen Alexander; and great grandchildren, Dylan Ferreira, Deonna ...
Raymond Olson
Ray Olson was born in 1923 to Albin and Edith Olson. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacific theater. He worked as a mechanic both in the Army and afterward in various shops; even after retirement he still found joy in working on vehicles and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his children, Lee (Marion) Olson, Linda (Stan) Johnson and Les Olson all of Turlock, and Lamont (Pat) Olson ...
James Herminghouse
James Herminghouse, 74, of Salida, passed away May 12, 2011, at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. James was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Florence, Colo. to the late Frank and Jessie Herminghouse. He was raised in Canyon City, Colo. and served in the United States Air Force. He then lived in Kansas and was a farmer on the family farm, and then he moved to Ontario, California where he was a mechanic. He ...
Anthony Michael Medeiros
Tony Medeiros, 55, of Turlock passed away May 18, 2011. He was a native of Gustine. He is survived by his wife, June; daughters, Kara, Sarah and Clara; parents, Tony and Wanda Medeiros of Gustine; brothers, David Medeiros (Carol), Danny Medeiros (Lynn) and Steven Medeiros (Carolyn); sister, Mary Catherine Parreira (Tom); and nine nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23. A memorial service will be ...
Gladys Schmidt
Our beloved "Nana" passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson following a short illness. A California native and long time Turlock resident, Gladys was active in the community with husband, Bob, and the Turlock Rural Fire Department auxiliary. She later moved to Modesto residing at Standiford Place and will be missed by many friends. Gladys was an avid artist and knitter over the years, leaving us a ...
Mary Louise Machado
Mary Louise Machado, 71, of Newman, passed away on May 15, 2011, in Turlock.She was a beautician for 15 years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Los Banos.She is survived by son, Frank A. Machado, Jr. of Los Banos; daughter, Laurie Ann DaSilva and her husband, Manuel, of El Nido; brother, Walt Borges of Kerrville, Texas; and sister, Marci Parreira of Gustine.Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on ...
Violet Hazel Anderson
Mom passed away peacefully at the age of 96.She was born in Ontario, Calif. and raised in Ceres. She attended Faith Home Grammar School and graduated from Ceres High School.She lived in Turlock for 73 years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Anderson; brothers, Harold Anderson and Myron Anderson; and grandsons, Scott Chapman and Monte Puthuff.She is survived by her daughters, Marla Chapman (Bud) of Sacramento and Wanda Russell (Marvin) of Modesto; son, ...
Martha “Marty” Jean DeBoard Smithcamp
Martha Jean DeBoard Smithcamp entered into heaven on May 1, 2011. Martha was born on Feb. 22, 1934 in Okemah, Okla. to Otis Marion and Alta Sweeten DeBoard. She had a variety of occupations over the years including homemaker, waitress, newspaper writer, florist and logger! When her children were young she was active in the PTA and was president of the Sun Empire Mother's Club.Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Otis DeBoard ...
Charles Parnell Cox
Charles Cox, 58, of San Jose, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at San Jose Regional Medical Center. He was born in Richmond to Ralph and Betty Cox in 1954. Charles was a very happy and contented person. He lived in care homes for his lifetime as he was developmentally disabled. Though he was never able to speak, his smile, kind expressions and gentle touch will live on in the hearts of his family ...
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