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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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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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