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Dale Edward Gumm, Sr.
Hilmar Dale Edward Gumm, Sr., 50 of Hilmar passed away Sunday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Gumm was a native of Castro Valley, CA and a resident of Hilmar of 17 years. He worked for MID as a Water Treatment Operator for 21 years and was a member of Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine, Holy Rosary Church in Hilmar and Lady of Assumtion Church in Turlock. He liked to ride ...
Roger Eugene Johnson Jr.
Turlock Roger Eugene Johnson, 39 of Turlock passed away October 7, 2011 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. He is survived by his two children Heather and Amanda Johnson both from Turlock; mother Pat Jones of Turlock; father Roger Johnson of Yakima, WA; maternal grandparents Lois and Jack Lassiter of Goodlettsville, TN; Paternal grandmother Mildred Johnson of Yakima, WA; sister is Elizabeth West of Hughson; brother Geoffrey Harper of Turlock; and life partner Christine Bentz ...
Rachel May Hartt
Turlock Rachel Hartt, 98, of Ceres, passed away at her home. Rachel was born in Tyee, OR, to Roy and Clara Perkins and grew up in Oregon. In the early years her parents were farm workers and moved with their work around the Oregon area. She married Arthur Hartt in 1930 and he worked as a carpenter. Rachel enjoyed crocheting and quilting. Her hand-made quilted and crocheted gifts are keepsakes that will be treasured by ...
Rose Nan Haggard Merritt
Turlock Rose Nan Haggard Merritt received her angel wings on October 10, 2011 and joined her parents and sisters and brothers who preceded her passing. She was born in Checotah, Oklahoma on September 13, 1912. Rose is survived by four children; Melvin Carothers, (Sylvia), Marjorie Schali, (John), of Turlock, Jan Sennewald (Fred) of Tucson, AZ, and Judy Gaffney (Greg) of Fresno. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and and many great-great grandchildren. Rose ...
Jean Bjorklund
Turlock Our mother, Jean Bjorklund, passed in to glory on Sunday, September 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend Vider (July 2007.) She is survived by her daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Jeff Boster of Turlock, granddaughter Jennifer (husband Keith) Harlow, great grandchildren Kylie Anne and Aleck Jeffrey of Virginia, cat Fritz, and her honoring daughter Ann Canen and family, of Oakdale. She was retired from AT&T and a member ...
Florene "Toni" Bowers
After a valiant 6 year battle against cancer, Mom left this life on September 14th in peace and light. Born in Turlock, CA, she was the only child of John Mendoza and Edna Deckwa who nicknamed her "Tiny". She graduated from Oakland High in 1949 with a singular aspiration to be "A mother." Settling in Lafayette to raise her family in 1959, she was a resilient, sentimental soul, an animal lover, and keeper of memories. ...
Jean Bjorklund
Our mother, Jean Bjorklund, passed in to glory on Sunday, September 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend Vider (July 2007.) She is survived by her daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Jeff Boster of Turlock, granddaughter Jennifer (husband Keith) Harlow, great grandchildren Kylie Anne and Aleck Jeffrey of Virginia, cat Fritz, and her honoring daughter Ann Canen and family, of Oakdale. She was retired from AT&T and a member of ...
Horacio Adolfo “Chitos” Velasquez
Horacio Adolfo "Chitos" Velasquez passed away due to a car accident in Tracy, CA. Chitos was a day away from turning 22 years young. He loved to be with his family. He is survived by his parents and two sisters. He was and will always remain a loving grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother and son. He will always be missed and live through his family
Gordon Edward Peterson
Gordon was born on February 12, 1936 to Edward and Mabel Peterson in Turlock, and passed away on October 4, 2011 after a brief illness.
Arlene Mary Waterson
Mary Arlene Stiles was born May 31, 1927 in Arkansas, the first child of Joe Johnston Stiles and Ida Estelle Badgett. The Stiles family moved to Briscoe, Texas where her sister Louise was born. They later moved to Omak, Washington and lived there for a time until they moved to Modesto. After High School, Arlene worked as the Boy Scout office secretary in Modesto.
John Lytle
Jack was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be missed more than words can say. He enjoyed selling his oranges so he could talk with everyone who stopped by. He also enjoyed bowling and taking care of his yard. Jack bravely fought a long hard battle with caner until his death.
Gracinda P. Freitas
Age 94 entered into rest with her family surrounding her in Turlock, CA. She was born in Carvalhinos Coimbra, Portugal, She was a Homemaker for 60 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Turlock, Our Lady of Fatima of Turlock and S.P.R.S.I. and P.F.S.A. of Turlock. Survivors-Son-Victor Levada and his wife Debra, Caregiver- Maria Fatima Freitas for 8 years, 2-Grandchildren-Danielle and Annie. Visitation-2PM-8PM,Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral ...
Idalina Espinola Silva
Age 84 entered into rest surrounded by her family in Hughson, CA. She was born in Riberinha, Guadalupe, Graciosa, Azores. She was a Homemaker for 54 years and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Turlock, Our Lady of Fatima of Turlock, Our Lady of Miracles of Gustine and Portuguese Pentecost of Turlock. Survivors-Sons- Arthur Silva and his wife Tina of Turlock, Julio Silva of Hilmar and Frank ...
Odessa Lee Benson
Odessa Benson, 85, of Turlock passed away of natural causes at Brandel Manor in Turlock on Thursday, September 29th. She was born in Texarkana, AR, to Charles and Alma Satterfield in 1926. She settled in Turlock in 1958. She was a member of Turlock American Legion Post 88, Women's Auxiliary and Modesto Four Wheelers. Odessa enjoyed gardening and camping. She loved being with family.
Donna J. Ladonga
Donna Jean Ladonga, 57, of Denair passed Friday morning after a long illness. Her surviving family includes her husband Steve Ladonga of Denair.
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Marie Margaret Vierra
Marie Margaret Vierra was born and raised in Hughson, CA., to John and Anna Babtista. Marie was the 4th of 11 children. Marie married her devoted husband, Alfred J. Vierra in 1936, and they were blessed with 71 years of marriage. They lived most of their lives in Turlock, where they raised their 2 daughters.
Wade Cockrell
Thomas "Wade" Cockrell, born February 26, 1957 in Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at home surrounded by the family he loved and cared for during his life. Wade was 56 years old. His transition was peaceful, after a yearlong battle with cancer. While Wade had a great many friends his greatest pride and joy were his two daughters Lindsay and Shelby. He often referred to them as his greatest accomplishments!
“Tommy Navarro”
Tommy "Pop" Navarro went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25th, 2013, he was 70 years old. He was surrounded by his loving family. "Pop" was born April 14th, 1943 in Modesto, CA to Rosa Zavala and Roberto Navarro. He was a lifelong resident of Ceres, CA.
Rex Donald Schell
Rex D. Schell, 86, of Olathe, Ks, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Homestead of Olathe. Memorial services will be at 1pm, Saturday, December 7th, at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home. A reception will follow the memorial services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo 66114.
Jennie M. Eshoo
Jennie was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17th, 1915 to Aghassi and Martha Mirza. She graduated from Waller High School in 1934 a semester early and was accepted to the University of Illinois. As the eldest of 7 children during the Great Depression, the family did not have adequate funds to allow her to enroll in college. Although she did not attend college, she was devoted to learning throughout her life and read everything ...
Joan Kelley
Joan Kelley, Joan is survived by her children, Robert Santos, William Santos, and Gwendolynn Santos, Her grandchildren, Alicia Santos and James Robert Powell, great-grandchildren: Terrance Pendaro, Maddison Santos and Roxie Powell. She also leaves behind her aunt & uncle, Katheryn Holder & Bob Holder.
Marie Margaret Vierra
Marie Margaret Vierra was born and raised in Hughson, CA., to John and Anna Babtista. Marie was the 4th of 11 children. Marie married her devoted husband, Alfred J. Vierra in 1936, and they were blessed with 7 years of marriage. They lived most of their lives in Turlock, where they raised their 2 daughters. Marie retired from Tri-Valley Growers. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred, parents John and Anna Baptista, and ...
Marion “Louise” Yettman
Marion "Louise" Yettman, 88, of Turlock, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center after a long illness. Louise was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Henry and Clara Autrey. She attended schools in Oklahoma before the family moved to California when Louise was a teenager. When the family settled in Turlock Louise began her 55 year career as a cook. She cooked for the Turlock Cottage and Manjo's Restaurants for many years. She was well known ...
Gabina “Babe” Hipolito Boiser
Babe Boiser, 93 of Turlock passed away, Wednesday, at Memorial Hospital in Modesto. She was born to Leoncia and Francisco Hipolito on Oahu, in Hawaii. In 1924, her family moved to California. She lived in Stockton, Isleton, Walnut Grove, Livingston, Hilmar and Turlock, California. Babe was a member of the Filipino Community and many other Filipino organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sons (Alberto Dublin Jr., Alfred Dublin, Leoncio Boiser Jr.), ...
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