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Helen Braudrick

Mrs. Helen Braudrick, age 81 "Entered into Rest" on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Elness Convalescent Hospital in Turlock. Mrs. Braudrick was born in Oakland, California and has lived in Turlock for one year. She enjoyed going to the lake for a ride on the pontoon, crocheting, word puzzles, trivia and anything that would challenge her mind and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Braudrick is survived by her Daughter and Caregiver, Dianna Holsapple and her husband Larry of Denair; Son – Timothy Langston and his wife Marlene of Tuttle, Oklahoma; Daughter – Kathleen Williams of Phoeniz, Arizona; Eight Grandchildren ...

July 17, 2014 | | OBITS

Ronnie Sterling Witzel

Ronnie was born in Turlock to Sterling and Katherine Witzel. He passed away in Modesto at The Age of 66. He is survived by his wife, Gaynol Witzel, son Darrel (Tami) Witzel, Two granddaughters and one great –granddaughter.

July 11, 2014 | | OBITS

Willie Eugene Daniel

Willie Eugene Daniel 81 of Turlock Ca passed peacefully on July 9, 2014 at Hospice House in Hughson.

July 11, 2014 | | OBITS

Willis (Bill) Thomas Boyarsky

Willis (Bill) Thomas Boyarsky passed away peacefully on June 24th in Arroyo Grande, California. He had celebrated his 95th birthday two weeks earlier with his wife, Dottie, and three children.

July 11, 2014 | | OBITS

William “Billy” Lee Camden

Billy is survived by his wife, Carol Huff-Camden; children Bryen, Laci, Kenneth and Kristopher Camden and Eric Huff; parents Kenneth and Mellody Camden; brothers Jim, Charles and Russell Camden; seven grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.

July 08, 2014 | | OBITS

Robert Smith

Robert Smith, 77, passed away suddenly June 23, 2014 at South Lyon Medial Center in Yerington. Bob was born in Turlock, California on January 1, 1937 the son of John and Ruth Smith. He married Nancy Lindbeck in Los Gatos, California on December 6, 1957. Bob has lived in Yerington for the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Amy Smith (Denny Quintero), Sara Brower (Matt); son. Jack Smith (Gay Lynn); his brothers, Ronald and Roger; his sister, Jackie Sondeno; his grandchildren, Scott Brower, Meghan Brower, Sim Quintero and David Smith;his great grandchild,Hunter ...

July 08, 2014 | | OBITS

William P. Youngdale “Bill”

Bill Youngdale, 87, of Turlock, passed away on July 3, 2014 at Stanford Hospital. He was born to Frank J. and Esther Myhren Youngdale at Emanuel Hospital in Turlock.

July 08, 2014 | | OBITS

Evangeline C. Gier

Evangeline C. Gier 98, was born in Milpitas CA., on Sept 6th 1915 to Manuel and Mary Martin

July 03, 2014 | | OBITS

Virginia M. Campbell

She is survived by son Paul Irving and Janice Campbell and daughter Peggy Ann and Edwin Kindberg, eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents and husband Raymond Leslie Campbell and their oldest son Raymond Roy (and Pat) Campbell.

July 01, 2014 | | OBITS

Peggy Ann McLain

Peggy Ann McLain, 78, of Denair, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014.

July 01, 2014 | | OBITS

Marin Escareno

Martin M. Escareno, 78, of Turlock, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife Genoveva Aguilera Escareno; children Maria and Jose Escareno; brother Juan Escareno and grandchild Diego Martin Arellano. Martin is preceded in death by his siblings Antonia Escareno, Pedro Escareno and Alejandro Torres.

July 01, 2014 | | OBITS

Mary Elizabeth Benjamin

Mary Elizabeth Benjamin, 78, of Turlock, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 after a brief illness.

June 26, 2014 | | OBITS

Donald J. Alldrin

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevieve "Gen" Alldrin of Lake Don Pedro, two sons Melford (Joyce) Alldrin of Avery, CA and Gordon (Connie) Alldrin of Turlock, sister Geraldine Anderson of Ripon, CA, brother Chuck (Peggy) Alldrin of Chico, CA, five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three siblings, Eleanor Ahlgren, Stanley Alldrin, and Doris Turnquist.

June 26, 2014 | | OBITS

Tharold James Dill

Tharold was born in Bixby, Oklahoma to Pierce and Hester Dill in 1918 and passed into his loving Father's arms surrounded by his loving family at the age of 96 in Turlock. He attended Bixby High School before moving to Casa Grande, AZ where he met Elaine Darr and they married in1938. Tharold worked as a plumber in Arizona before they settled in Turlock in 1951and he became a farmer until his retirement. After retirement he opened Dill's Statuary on Lander in Turlock. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling by R.V. but most importantly he loved his family. Tharold ...

June 26, 2014 | | OBITS

Charles Lee Fuller

Charles is survived by Dean, his loving wife of soon to be 59 years; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Debbie; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Brion; five grandchildren and their spouses; six great-grandchildren, with three on the way; brother, Fred; sisters, Georgia and Doris; and several nieces and nephews.

June 24, 2014 | | OBITS

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Shirley M. Hill

Shirley is survived by her husband Dean Hill, brother Robert Horine; daughters Judy (James) Allen and Kathie (Joseph) Wright; step-children Michael Hill, Linda Hill Mobley, Janet (Anthony) Watts-Clement; grandchildren Brian Allen, Shirley Spycher, Laura Allen, Sheri Icedo, David Worstell and Steven Worstell; step grandchildren Matthew Watts, Rachel Watts, Jessica Watts and Molly Mobley, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great, great-grandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Pearl (Beth) Horine, and sisters Annetta Cochran and June Thomson.

July 29, 2014 | | OBITS

Gabriel Anthony Guerrero

Gabriel Anthony Guerrero was granted his angel wings on July 16, 2014.

July 29, 2014 | | OBITS

Fredrick Yow

Fred Yow, 67, of Delhi, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center. Fred was preceded in death by his mother and a sister Janette Yow. He is survived by Pam Yow; children: Angela (Joseph) Matrisciano, Michele Yow-Thomas, Christina Yow, Fredrick (Jason) Yow, Niki Yow, and Joseph Yow, step-children Christina Andree and Jennifer Andree, his father LeBoyice Yow; siblings: Sherry Mingus and Gloria Yorston; and grandchildren: Arieonna, Mariah, Hayley, Gavin, Angelina, Adaline, Brayden, and Benjamin.

July 29, 2014 | | OBITS

David Arthur Sanchez

David was born in Turlock to Arturo Sanchez and Linda Cervantes and passed away at the age of 39 in Turlock. He was a caring man who would help anyone in need. He was apostolic and loved God as well as his children and family. David was affectionately known as "Uncle Donner" by his nieces and nephews. He was an avid 49ers fan, loved riding bikes and snacking on candy and sweets.

July 29, 2014 | | OBITS

Jim Virgo

James E. Virgo left us on July 22 doing what he loved, working in his yard and garden. Jim was born July 24, 1934 in Modesto, CA. He lived his entire life in Turlock and Delhi, attending Turlock High School. He retired from Turlock Irrigation District as a line supervisor in 1994. He also worked for a time at Leedom Tire Shop. Jim's served in the National Guard.

July 25, 2014 | | OBITS

Mary Valle

A beloved Matriarch of our family has left us but her twinkling eyes and vibrant smile will remain in our hearts forever. Mary Valle was a life-long resident of Turlock. She was the youngest of 10 children and the last surviving child. Mary met and married Raul Valle while they were in high school. They were married 66 years and welcomed two daughters, Loretta and Jeannie. Mary and Raul were small business owners. Mary later worked for Lela's Dress Shop where she loved helping young brides prepare for their weddings. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren ...

July 25, 2014 | | OBITS

William John Smith, Jr. ‘Billy from Philly’

William John Smith, Jr. was better known by his friends as 'Billy from Philly'. Billy's journey started June 26, 1954 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Born to William and Margaret Smith, Bill went on to be raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bill called the Central Valley home for over 20 years and is survived by his wife Marcia Fowle, step-son Kevin Adler along with his wife and son of San Francisco, his brother, Michael B. Smith of Delaware, sister, Deborah L. Dangler of Virginia, brother, Daniel T. Smith of Virginia and sister, Cheryl A. Lentine of Pennsylvania and many aunts ...

July 25, 2014 | | OBITS

Marie Martha Bugaj

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd., in Turlock.

July 24, 2014 | | OBITS

Cleo Edwards Petersen

Cleo, age 94, of Turlock, passed away peacefully July 22, 2014 from cancer. She was born March 10, 1920 to Jess and Idabell Edwards in Haskell Texas.

July 24, 2014 | | OBITS

Charlotte Kay Milhous

Charlotte Milhous, 75, of Turlock, passed away recently. Charlotte was born in Modesto CA to Vernon and Thelma Olson. She graduated from Turlock High School in the Class of 1956. Two days later she married her high school sweetheart, Bill Milhous. They have been sweethearts for 58 years of marriage. Charlotte worked as a school librarian for 30 years in the Turlock Public Schools. Her family has been the first love of her life. She and Bill have been actively involved in First Baptist and Crossroads Churches in Turlock. She enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, handcrafts, participating in Community Bible Studies, reading ...

July 24, 2014 | | OBITS

Sharon Sue Base

Sharon Base, 69, of Turlock, CA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014.

July 22, 2014 | | OBITS

Shauna Elaine Erwin-Higgins

Shauna is survived by her father Vernon Erwin; brother Ronald Erwin; sister-in-law Helen Witherspoon; nieces Kerri Aviles and Emily Erwin; nephew Nathan Witherspoon; great nephew and niece Marco Aviles and Luciana Aviles; godson James (Jackie) Wentzell and their children James, Makayla and Logan; lifelong treasured friend Linda Lagorio and numerous other sister-in-laws, nephews and a niece. Shauna is preceded in death by her beloved daughter Rachel Christine Bainbridge, mother Donna Marie Rushing Erwin and husband James Higgins.

July 22, 2014 | | OBITS