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Johnny Ramos Lopez
Johnny Lopez, 15, of Modesto, was tragically taken from his family on Monday in a motor vehicle accident.
Joann McDuffie
Joann McDuffie, 76, of Turlock, passed away at Brandel Manor. Joann was born in Arkansas to Garner and Lois. At the age of 12 she and her family relocated to Richmond, where her parents found work in the shipyards during World War II. Joann was married in 1959 to Rueal H. McDuffie, a native of Georgia and a Naval veteran of World War II. Rueal was discharged from the Navy at Treasure Island in ...
Leilah Juanita Stone
Leilah Stone, 96, of Turlock, passed away on Feb. 12 at Bel Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital. She was born in St. Joe, Mo. to Frank and Florence McCumber in 1914. At the age of six, her family moved to Los Angeles. In 1953, she moved to Bishop. She lived in Lakeport for 10 years and then Turlock for about six years. Leilah attended Church of Christ congregations everywhere she lived. She was invited to ...
Gloria A. Alberti
Gloria Alberti was born in Newman to Celestino and Flora Beffa. She was raised in Gustine and settled in Stevinson where she lived for the past 50 years. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, George J. Hatfield Unit #91 in Stevinson and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stevinson.
Vernon Leon Burrell
Vernon Burrell entered into rest, at the age of 78 years, on Feb. 3, 2011, ending a long struggle with illness. During his career Vernon worked for Fred Harvey Enterprise managing trading posts, hotels and cafes at the Grand Canyon and Cameron, Ariz. He worked for over 50 years in construction and retired as a general contractor. He supervised the construction of the new villages, schools and village utilities for Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and Barrow, ...
Marie Tell Moore
Marie died of natural causes at her home in the loving embraces of her family. Marie was born in The Cherokee Nation in The Indian Territory in Chouteau, Okla. She was very proud of her Cherokee heritage.
John Isaac
John Isaac was born in Baquba, Iraq to Isaac and Nano. He spent his childhood in several cities in Iraq, attending school and learning English. In 1942 he met the love of his life, Mary Yadgar, and married her.
Derek Steven Rocha
Derek passed away tragically on Feb. 13 near Modesto at the age of 31. He was born in Turlock and was raised in Hilmar. He attended Hilmar schools and graduated in 1997. He received his A.S. degree from MJC in Computer Science. He worked for JHL Office Interiors for the past 10 years as a computer graphics designer and salesman. He was especially talented in computer and sound systems technology. He was a master ...
Michael Wayne Kennemer
Michael Kennemer was born in Texas to James and Peggy Kennemer. The family moved to Alameda 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.
Sherry Lee Wayman
Sherry Lee Wayman, 47, of Turlock, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center after a long battle with illness. She was a lifelong resident of this area since she was born in Modesto and lived her life in Stanislaus County. She went to Downey High School in Modesto and was married to George D. Henry for several years. Sherry loved music and loved to sing, she enjoyed casinos, and she loved to ride her Harley. ...
William “Bill” John Palmer
William "Bill" Palmer, 53, of Turlock, died Feb. 13 at his residence. Bill was born September 1957, in Artesia, to the late Calvin and Helen Palmer. He was raised in Norwalk, and lived in Whittier and Perris Lake before settling in Turlock eight years ago.
Vernon Leon Burrell
Vernon Burrell entered into rest at the age of 78, on Feb. 3, ending a long struggle with illness. During his career Vernon worked for Fred Harvey Enterprise managing trading posts, hotels and cafes at the Grand Canyon and Cameron, Ariz. He worked for over 50 years in construction and retired as a general contractor. He supervised the construction of the new villages, schools, and village utilities for Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and Barrow, Alaska. Under that ...
Charles Paul Brown
Charles Brown, 53, of Salida, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. He was born in Oklahoma to Joe and Christine Brown in 1957. Charlie was raised in Hughson and graduated from Hughson High School in 1975. He lived in the Central Valley for most of his life. Charlie enjoyed camping and music, but his passions were motorcycles, motorcycles runs and four wheeling. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Katie Brown of Modesto; grandchildren, Edward ...
Ruby “Jean” Peterson
Jean was born in Erick, Okla. to Oscar and Molly Butts in 1924. She was raised in Texas and later settled in Turlock with her husband Frances Melvin Peterson. Frances and Jean raised their two children in Turlock on property they owned in the country. Jean was very involved in the PTA at Johnson Joint School where her children attended. She was a charter member of Monte Vista Chapel and enjoyed the many years she ...
Ann Gazulis
Ann Gazulis, 90, died Feb. 10 at Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation in Modesto. She was born November 1920 in Richmond, Va. to Andrew and Carry Bazacos. She moved to Oakdale in 1925. She married Peter Gazulis in 1939, and they lived in Modesto before settling in Turlock in 1964. She was a member of the Church of God – Faithful Flock.She loved her grandkids and enjoyed having coffee at Olde Tyme Pastries with her ...
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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 ...
Bette Linn Cooley
Bette Linn Cooley went to her home in glory May 13, 2011. Bette passed peacefully in her home in Fresno, surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Elizabeth Darlene Linn was born July 22, 1924 in Streator, Ill. and moved to Turlock in 1927, where she was raised by her parents W.L. and Eva Linn. Known to family and friends as Bette, she married her high school sweetheart Arthur C. Mello in 1942. After ...
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