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Marsha A. Rine
Marsha A. Rine was born in Madera in 1948 to Edgar and Betty Williamson. She lived in Stanislaus County for the last 25 years. Marsha was a very hard worker and earned many awards over the 20 years she worked in the banking industry. More recently, Marsha worked as a caregiver, where she found great joy in helping others. She was a Christian and spent most of her life serving the community. She is survived by ...
Hayden Jamesdale Cooper
Hayden Cooper was granted his angel wings on March 27, 2011. Hayden is survived by his mother, Ashley Cooper; grandmother, Nancy Ormsby; grandma, Lisa Murillo; great grandfather, Jim Cooper Sr.; aunt, Kristen Cooper; uncle, Jimmy Cooper; and great aunts, Ruth Rhoda and Tina White. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 4 at Ceres Memorial Park. Allen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements; please share your memories at www.allenmortuary.com.
Horace Monroe Boyd
Horace, Boyd, 96, of Turlock, passed away at Brandel Manor. He was born the oldest of eight children in Paola, Kansas to George and Carrye Boyd. He attended school in Kansas and met and married the love of his life, Marie Blanche Austin, in 1935. In the late 1930s they moved to Los Angeles where
Melvin W. Reiswig
Melvin William Reiswig, 95, died peacefully on Tuesday at Stratford at Beyer Park where he resided for the last six months. Melvin was born in Boden, N.D. to Charlie and Maggie Reiswig and was one of nine children. As a youth, Melvin spent his years between North and South Dakota helping on the family farm. At age 19, Melvin came out to California where he settled in the Lodi area and worked ...
Michael McGlinn Martinez
Michael McGlinn Martinez, 47, passed away on Thursday. He was born at the U.S. Army Kuma Station, Tokyo, Japan in 1964 to Michael McGlinn and Evelyn Martinez. He moved to San Jose in 1966, and later settled in Turlock in 2006. He was in the construction and auto mechanic industries for 15 years. He enjoyed working on motorcycles and cars.
James Edward Sweeten
James Sweeten, 35, of Turlock, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday. He was born in Gilroy to Roy and Mary "Helen" Sweeten. He grew up and went to school in Morgan Hill. As a teen he discovered he had Huntington 's disease, which limited his mobility throughout his adult life. James loved fishing – in rivers, lakes or wherever he could find enough water. He was also a great fan of the Oakland ...
Zonette Kay Barker-Richey
Zonette Barker-Richey of Checotah, Okla. passed away on March 21. She was born April 9, 1959.
Shirley Jacquelyn Wills
Shirley Wills, 84, of Modesto, passed away on Feb. 5 at home. She was born in Forest City, N.C. and settled in Modesto area in the 1960s. She was a member of the Modesto Garden Club and Lutheran Church. Shirley enjoyed gardening, traveling, nature, camping and boating.
Arlene Marie Lindskoog
Arlene Marie Johnson Lindskoog was born in May 1919 to Arthur and Lillie (Gustafson) Johnson in Albert City, Iowa and went to be with her Lord on March 15, 2011 at Emanuel Medical Center. Growing up on a farm in those years meant everyone was expected to share with the variety of jobs to be done, and Arlene was part of the team. She received her education in the local schools, graduating from Albert ...
Jeannine Price
Jeannine Price, 68, of Turlock passed away on March 15 at Emanuel Medical Center.
John Vincent Jurevich
John Jurevich, 54, of Turlock, died tragically in San Leandro. He was born in San Jose to Ivan and Jeannette Jurevich. He attended schools in Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School. Afterward, John attended Modesto Junior College. After completing his studies, he met and married his sweetheart and life partner, Toni Azevedo. They moved to Turlock in 1991. John and Toni were married for 26 years before his tragic death. John drove ...
Alberta M. Silva
Alberta Silva was born at home in Turlock on Sept. 25, 1922, to parents John and Mary Goularte. She passed away peacefully on March 15, 2011, at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by love and prayer.
Manuel Dutra
Manuel Dutra, 92, of Hickman, passed away on March 18. He was born on Oct. 1, 1918 in Cedros, Faial, Azores. He was a dairyman for 60 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Our Lady of Fatima in Turlock. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maria de Lourdes Dutra of Hickman; daughters, Irma Alexandina Maria Dutra of Porto, Portugual, Irma Maria de Lourdes Dutra of ...
Alberto M. Espinola
Alberto M. Espinola, 64, of Hilmar, passed away on March 19 in Hughson.
Raymond E. Koogler
Born in Staunton, Va., Ray moved to Chagrin Falls, Ohio as a young boy. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the Army, primarily in Europe and the Mediterranean. In 1945, after being discharged, Ray married Mildred Kivisto. In 1949, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in Korea until 1952. After 38 years of service to the White Motor Company in Cleveland, he and Mildred retired to Hilmar. Ray had a passion ...
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Rosalinda E. Medeiros
Rosalinda E. Medeiros, 90, of Santa Clara, died April 25. She was born in 1921 in Cedros, Faial, Azores. She was a homemaker for 40 years and a member of Saint Clare Catholic Church of Santa Clara. She is survived by her son, Manuel P. Escobar of Manteca; daughters, Maria Silva of Santa Clara and Maria Dutra of New York; brother, Antonio Pinheiro of San Jose; sisters, Lourdes Brum of Morgan Hill and Maria Pereira of ...
Maria Trindade Nunes
Maria Trindade Nunes, 79, of Atwater, died Tuesday. She was born in 1931 in Corvo, Azores. She was a homemaker for 54 years and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church of Atwater. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Batista Nunes of Atwater; son, James A. Nunes of Los Banos; daughters, Maria Elizabeth Teixeira and Julie M. Cabrito, both of Atwater; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 ...
Florence Ethel Moore
Florence Moore, 97, of Santa Rosa, passed away at Vintage Brush Creek Assisted Living Care Center in Santa Rosa. She was born in Turlock to Louis and Ethel Domecq and was the last survivor of their 10 children. Florence grew up in Denair and married Donald Moore of Denair. They lived to Richmond during the years when their three children were born. Later they moved to Whittier. Throughout those years Florence was active in PTA, YMCA ...
Irene (Ryan) Wakefield
Irene was born on Dec. 21, 1926 in Woodward, Okla. and passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was 84 years old. Irene's hobbies included genealogy, knitting, sewing for children and backpacking in the high sierra mountains. She was a DAR member. Irene traveled the world as the wife of a Navy veteran. She is survived by her loving children, Ray (Amanda) Wakefield of Menlo Park, Dianna (Bill) Geyer of Livermore, Donald Wakefield of ...
William Manning
William Manning, 84, of Ceres passed away on April 24, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted and loving wife of 59 1/2 years, Isabel Manning; brother, Roscoe Manning of Texas; sister, Eva Manning of Texas; daughters, Virginia Brooks of Hayward and Clarinda Manning Ceres; son, Edwin Manning of Sacramento; and daughter Roberta Manning of Modesto. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Viewing will ...
Linda Lee Beckhart
Linda Beckhart, 59, of Ceres, lost her long battle with cancer at Memorial Medical Center. The daughter of William and Doris Mason, Linda was born in Sebring, Ohio and began her schooling there. When she was 11 years old the family moved to Compton. They lived in Southern California where she met and married Robert Beckhart in December 1970. Linda had a gift for working with numbers and worked as bookkeeper for 25 years with ...
Muriel H. Fields
Muriel H. Fields, 93, was born in Pasadena and passed away April 20 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Emery L. Fields; her parents, Charles and Jesse Ritzel; and sister, Eileen Rickert. Muriel is survived by three loving daughters, Carol (Wayne) Gladwin of Corvallis, Ore., Marsha (Gordon) Nelson of Jacksonville, Ala. and Jennifer (Ed) Arnhold of Marietta, Ga.; son, Bruce (Marji) Fields ...
Bernard Lopez
Ben Lopez, 79, died suddenly on Wednesday at his residence in Newman. Mr. Lopez was born and raised in San Leandro. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1951, and reenlisted in the United States Army in 1952. He earned several medals, including Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. After his Honorable Discharge in 1960 he worked for Patcar Inc. as a foreman for 25 years. Ben settled in ...
David Mealing
David was born in San Francisco to Leslie and Kathleen Mealing in 1955. He lived in Stanislaus County for the last four years. David enjoyed riding his Harley and working on anything mechanical, as well as playing poker. He is survived by his loving wife, Hala; father, Leslie Mealing; siblings, Peggie Sanchez, Dean Mealing and Leann Proud; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway ...
Maria L. Rodrigues
Maria L. Rodrigues, 80, of Gustine, died April 25 in Turlock. She was born in 1930 in Santa Barbara, Terceira, Azores. She was a homemaker for 35 years and a member of Shrine Our Lady of Miracles of Gustine. She is survived by her daughter, Diane F. Silveira and her husband, Heduino, of Gustine; and grandchildren, Gabriel Silveira, Mikalya Silveira, and Mark Silveira, all of Gustine. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on ...
Frank Chavez
Frank Chavez, 70, of Ceres, passed away Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.Mr. Chavez was a native of Madera and a resident of Ceres for six years. He previously lived in Patterson for 19 years. He was a groundskeeper for 30 years, working for Del Puerto Hospital and Turlock Memorial Park. He was a member of the New Life Temple of Turlock.Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife, Faye Chavez of Ceres; sons, Frank ...
Terry Don Vanaman
Terry don Vanaman, 57, of Modesto, died April 20 in Modesto. He was born in Modesto in 1954 and was a dry wall installer for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Vicki L. Vanaman of Modesto; daughters, Sara Vanaman and Kari Vanaman, both of Modesto; brothers, James Vanaman of Alaska, Marty Vanaman of Modesto and Timothy Villa of Visalia; sisters, Therwana Bearing of Reno, Nev. and Patsy Moreno of Visalia; seven grandchildren; and a ...
Robert Grieves
Robert was a native of Turlock. He worked in the melon industry for many years and later in life owned his own business as a commercial fisherman. His last employment was with Heckendorf's Auto, from which he retired.Robert is survived by son, Dev Grieves; daughters, Debra Cislo and Kimberly Daly; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.No services will be held.
Almeda R. Shea
Almeda Shea, 71, of Modesto, passed away at home surrounded by her family. Almeda was born in Rush Springs, Okla. to Theodore and Lorene Payne. She and her family relocated to California during the Dust Bowl period in 1942. She spent her childhood and grammar school years in Orange Cove, then moving to Visalia where she spent her high school years. In 1957, Almeda was married and settled in to start her family with the ...
Elias Barajas-Gonzalez
Elias Barajas-Gonzalez of Turlock died Monday in Hughson. He was born in 1926 in Los Desmontes, Michoacan, Mexico. He was a self employed carpenter for 50 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock. He was a great carpenter, and enjoyed working with wood. He also liked being out in the countryside and spending every Sunday with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ines Cardenas of Turlock; ...
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