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Pete Stavrianoudakis
Pete Stavrianoudakis, passed away last Saturday at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1936 to Pantelis and Maria Stavrianoudakis. He was a lifelong resident of Hilmar, where he attended grammar school and graduated from Hilmar High School. Pete was a farmer in Hilmar for most of his life and was involved with several community organizations including, Hilmar FFA, Valley Tractor Pullers Association, Hilmar Footbal Boosters and was a member of the Hilmar Lions Club since 1968. He was also a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto.
William Joseph Larson “Bill”
Bill was born and raised in Turlock. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1971 and CSU Stanislaus in 1975. Bill was very active in sports throughout his school years, playing basketball and baseball and later traveling overseas with Athletes in Action and Sports Ambassadors. Bill was an evangelist for all of his adult life. He started evangelism classes at Monte Vista Chapel and enjoyed teaching Bible studies. Bill gave generously of himself to others, investing in their lives. He was a substitute teacher with Turlock School District for many years.
Henrietta “Sunny” Sweeney
Henrietta was born in Turlock to Henry and Ellen Gustafson, the youngest of 8 children. She peacefully passed away at Paramount Court in Turlock, her home for the past year and one-half.
Arthur Yohannan
We are celebrating Arthur Yohannan's amazing life! Born in Oct. of 1925 in Yonkers, New York to Michael and Anna Yohannan, Arthur lived life to the fullest as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Arthur led an exciting life as a commercial building architect with his designs spanning from Beverly Hills to Turlock, CA.
William Anthony Borba
William was born in Newman, CA and passed away at the age 95 in Turlock. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Air Force as a "propman" fixing propellers on airplanes. He enjoyed restoring antique cars over the years.
Wilma R. Thompson
Wilma Runner Thompson passed away on February 10, 2015 with her family holding her hands at her bedside. She is free from the aches and pains of this world, rejoicing in Heaven.
Betty Joanne Vieira
Betty Joanne Vieira, 77, joined her loving husband, Richard, in heaven on February 9, 2015, peacefully at her home in Ballico, California.
Jaqueline Vazquez “Jacky Mane”
Viewing will be at Allen Mortuary on Wed., 2/11/2015 from 12:00-7:00p.m. Rosary also at Allen Mortuary on Wed., 2/11/2015 at 7:00p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thurs., 2/12/2015 at 10:00a.m. with burial to follow at Turlock Memorial Park.
Paul Alvin Frost
Paul Alvin Frost of Turlock peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 96. He was born in Lodi to Emmett and Mary "Mollie" Frost and raised in the Turlock and Denair area. Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army on March 22, 1941. He served four and a half years of service during WWII. He was a Military Policeman, Heavy Machine Gunner, and a Light Truck Driver while serving in Alaska and Germany. During his service, he married Doris Babb. After the war, Paul and Doris settled in Turlock where he worked for Turlock ...
Henrietta “Sunny“ Sweeney
Henrietta was born in Turlock to Henry and Ellen Gustafson, the youngest of 8 children. She peacefully passed away at Paramount Court in Turlock, her home for the past year and one-half.
Edward Miranda
Edward "Slim" Arnold Miranda, 85. A memorial Mass held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Los Banos, California. Graveside service will follow at the Los Banos Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel~Los Banos.
George Rust Linn
George Rust Linn, 90, a lifelong resident of Turlock passed away on February 5, 2015. He was born October 9, 1924 in Turlock where he was raised and graduated from Turlock High School. George served in the United States Army during World War II. He also studied at Modesto Junior College and Hardin-Simmons University in Texas in pursuance of his career in the medical field. It was while attending school in Pennsylvania that he met Gizella "Zella" Porkolab and they were married in Sharon, Pa. on June 1, 1952. They came back to Turlock where they raised their family and ...
Aleda Weststeyn
Aleda was born in Whittier, CA to Antonio and Catherine Verwer and passed away at the age of 80 in Turlock. She was raised in Hughson where she graduated from Hughson High School in 1953. In 1956 she married Bastiaan (Bob) Weststeyn. They eventually settled in Ceres where they shared 41 years of marriage before he passed in 1997.
Edith Oliver
Edith Elizabeth Oliver, 99 passed away on Jan. 31, 2015. Edith is survived by her two daughters, Mary (Tom) Bertken and Betty Trotter; grandchildren Teresa Riveira, Scott (Laurie) Bertken, Robert Bertken, James Trotter and Wendy (Dan) Fagundes; six great-grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren. Edith is preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee Oliver.
Joan Neal
Joani was preceded in death by her father and her son Justin Neal. She is survived by her mother Yvonne Neal of Delhi; her children: Shannon (Corey) Casey of Copperopolis, Jamie Neal of Turlock, Joshua (Natalie) Neal of Turlock, and daughter-in-law Shawntay Coyle; siblings: Janet (Lee) Browning of Delhi, Larry (Lora) Neal of Delhi, Karin Waldon of Denair; and 11 grandchildren.
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Janice Ilene Atwood
ughson, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center after complications from a recent illness. Janice was born in Turlock's old Emanuel Hospital. She grew up in the Turlock area, graduated from Turlock High School, and married Michael Atwood in 1974 in Carson City, Nevada. In 1978 she helped start the family business, Big Valley Pallet Co. She has worked their ever since that time. Janice loved her family and her cats. She worked with the Hughson Twentieth Century Club to raise funds for the high school.
Robert James Harris
Robert James Harris, founder of Lander Veterinary Clinic, died peacefully at Covenant Village Care Center on February 21, 2015 at the age of 98.
Julia Tapia
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jesus Tapia, and three children: Jose M. (Sophia) Chavez of Turlock, Rosa (Juan Pablo) Vallejo of Turlock, and Jesus Ventura (Josefa Sanchez) of Turlock; 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and 7 grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
Gerita Jorritsma Duree
Gerita (Geri) Duree, age 72, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cassville, Missouri.
Mary Lois Bare
Mary Lois Bare, 91, of Hilmar, passed away at Turlock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mary Lois was born in Arkansas to Julius and Thelma Wegel. She attended schools in Arkansas. After High School graduation she married Charles Bare, a Seaman with the Merchant Marine. They settled in California, first in the Bay Area and then in the Central Valley in 1968. They were married nearly 62 years when he passed away in 2005.
Rodrigo Jose Ortegaray
Rodrigo Jose Ortegaray beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with Jesus this past Monday. Rodrigo was born in Managua, Nicaragua to Gustavo and Maria Ortegaray in August of 1954
MaryJane Rico Haines
She is survived by her sisters Loretta (Larry) Soares of Hilmar, Lorraine Vierra of Hilmar and Jeannie (Rick) Gonsalves of Stevinson; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Bobbie Cheves
Bobbie Cheves, 87, of Turlock passed away peacefully on February 18, 2015. Bobbie was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. When she was young, her family moved to Pittsburg, CA. As a senior in high school, Bobbie moved to Modesto where she graduated from Modesto High School. She married Gene in 1947 and they raised their family in Ceres, CA. After retiring from the Telephone Company, Bobbie and Gene enjoyed traveling and line dancing. She spent the last several years of her life in Turlock, CA. Bobbie will always be remembered for her warm and friendly smile. Bobbie was preceded in death ...
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