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Elizabeth “Biffy” Mancha
Elizabeth "Biffy" Annette Mancha, 46, passed away the night of January 9 at the scene of a tragic vehicle hit and run accident, in Turlock, while walking her dog, Dolly, with her partner, David McThorn. David and Dolly were also hit and injured.
Hazel Ruth Cook
Hazel Cook, 87, of Turlock, passed away at Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Hazel was born in Haskell TX to William and Susie Atchison. She graduated from high school in Texas before moving to California in 1946. She married Lawrence Cook in January of 1945 in Oakland CA. Her husband was in the Navy and Hazel was the homemaker and Mom for their three children. She also worked for the Turlock Journal in the advertising department for 17 years. Hazel loved her family. She liked to bake and cook; she enjoyed reading, gardening, and playing softball. She and Lawrence escaped to ...
Gloria Julia Kearney
Gloria Julia Kearney, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Turlock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Bonnie Lee Alexander
A native of Pennsylvania, Bonnie came to California at the age of 8 and lived in Downey, CA. She settled in Turlock 59 years ago.
Frances Maley "Grandma Great"
Frances Maley, 103, of Turlock, California entered into rest on Wednesday, December 14, 2013. Frances was born on September 20th 1910 in New Jersey. Frances was one of the first females to graduate from UCLA in 1930, She went on to teach Elementary School for over 20 years taking a leave of absence to raise her 3 children: John Andrew, Betty McCoy and Mary Corn, and in order to run the family business. After retirement, Frances was a dedicated philanthropist filling all her spare time volunteering for several local organizations. She was an active member of the First Methodist Church ...
Julian Joseph "Joe" Mabalcon
Joe was born in Turlock to Julian and Cleo Mabalcon in 1950 and passed away in Turlock at the age of 64. Joe attended Schendel and El Capitan Grade Schools and graduated from Livingston High School. After graduating, he joined the US Army and then settled in Delhi with his brothers and sister. He loved to hang out with his family, BBQ, playing cards and the guitar. Joe enjoyed reading his bible and was a big history buff. In 1984, he got married and had a daughter Juel and they lived in Stevinson for over 18 years.
Chandra Lauriana Barnard
Chandra "Lulu" Lauriana Barnard of Turlock, California, passed away on January 28, 2014 in a tragic vehicle accident. She was born on March 10, 1984 to Marcus and Tammie Brumlow in Modesto, California. Chandra graduated from Oakdale High School in 2002. After graduating, she worked for the Design House in Oakdale as a designer. She also worked as a security guard. She married Michael Barnard in 2001 and became a widow in 2006 after having her two daughters. She later had her son with Jason Smith. She was a first-place model for Hawaiian Tropics. She was a black belt in ...
Virginia Parker
Virginia Parker, of Turlock, passed into God's loving arms on January 26, 2014 in Hughson, CA. She was born in Cass homestead, Oklahoma to Snowden and Bertha Robinson on May 8, 1924. She was a lifelong resident of central California. She retired from Memorial Hospital in Modesto after working there for 25 years. She was a member of the Turlock Free Will Baptist church and enjoyed meeting weekly at the church to create hand sewn quilts. Together with the other ladies in the group, they made some of the best quilts in the area. She also enjoyed canning, gardening ...
Rubie Marie Stewart
Rubie passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Emanuel Hospital.
Virginia Parker
Virginia Parker, of Turlock, passed into God's loving arms on January 26, 2014 in Hughson, CA. She was born in Cass homestead, Oklahoma to Snowden and Bertha Robinson on May 8, 1924. She was a lifelong resident of central California. She retired from Memorial Hospital in Modesto after working there for 25 years. She was a member of the Turlock Free Will Baptist church and enjoyed meeting weekly at the church to create hand sewn quilts. Together with the other ladies in the group, they made some of the best quilts in the area. She also enjoyed canning, gardening ...
Bruce Burch Runner
Born to Bert and Eunice (Burch) Runner in 1923 in Spokane, WA, he was the fifth of their twelve children. His family left Spokane in 1930 to pursue farming in Maryland before moving to Delhi in 1931. He attended The Great Northern Grammar School in Spokane, and graduated from Turlock High School in 1941.
Kathleen Norma Browne
Kathy went into rest at Turlock Nursing&Rehab Center where she was a resident at. She was born to Irvy and LeVada Charles in LaGrange, Indiana in the same home her mother was born in. Her brother Harold and a sister Helen preceded her in death. Kathy is survived by her sister Nedra (Roger) Scheets of Michigan. Also surviving are her Children,Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.
Albert N. Badal
Long time Modesto resident, Albert Neewya Badal, passed away Sunday, January 19, at the age of 84.
THOMAS WILLIAM KAPPELER
Thomas "Tom" Kappeler, 78, of Turlock, was born in San Francisco to William and Rose Kappeler. He died at home on Monday.
Joy L. Adams
DeleteJoy L. Adams was born in Taft, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Arthur Adams. She leaves her sister Patty Lou Jones and brother-in-law Richard Jones, of Tucson, Arizona. Joy also leaves behind several beloved nieces and beloved nephew, Gary Adams. Joy's friends enriched her life and were always available to help. She thanks them all.
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David R. Posegate
David died Feb. 28, 2014 at age 66, after a prolonged illness. After his service in the Vietnam War, he went on to complete his Juris Doctor and an M.B.A. at Berkeley, California. He was a longtime resident of Phoenix, Arizona.
Oma F. Parker
Oma F. (McElhaney) Parker was born January 25, 1926 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She lived in Oklahoma until age 15 when her mother, Bonnie, father, Vol Wilson, and two brothers, Vol Gene "Bud" and Perry moved to California. The family moved around a lot before finally settling in Turlock in 1941. Oma attended Turlock High School for a time, and later worked for the Puccinelli and Hume canneries.
Gordon H. Bradbury
Gordon H. Bradbury, 86, of Turlock, passed away at Doctor's Hospital in Modesto on March 6, 2014.
Jack M. Landmeier
Jack Landmeier passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 76. He is survived by his children: Lane and Marlene Landmeier, Keith and Diane Landmeier, 8 grandchildren and one great grandson. Jack retired from International Paper Co. in 1999, where he worked for 39 years. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 7 at Crossroads Church, 1360 N. Johnson Rd. Turlock, CA.
Frances “Fran” Best Prusso
Fran was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and passed away peacefully, into the welcoming arms of her, heavenly father, at the age of 97 in Modesto, California.
Dorothy Mae Sughrue
Dorothy Mae Sughrue is now in the arms of her Savior after a brief struggle with cancer.
ALBERT DANIEL MENDES
Albert Daniel Mendes born in Hilmar to John and Mary Mendesof Hilmar move to Billings Montana to milk cows. He leaves behind daughter Shelly Powell of Turlock and one grandson Shane MIchael Powell of Turlock also four sister Mary Lime, Turlock Elvera George, Crowslanding, Frances Jepson, Turlock Elsie Nunes, Los Banos
John Henry Dayton
John was born in Modesto to Charles and Florence Dayton. He was raised on a 10-acre ranch in the Hughson area along with his sister and brothers, Cheryl, Lonn and Paul.
Dorothy Mae Sughrue
Dorothy Mae Sughrue is now in the arms of her Savior after a brief struggle with cancer.
Albert Daniel Mendes
Albert Daniel Mendes born in Hilmar to John and Mary Mendesof Hilmar move to Billings Montana to milk cows. He leaves behind daughter Shelly Powell of Turlock and one grandson Shane MIchael Powell of Turlock also four sister Mary Lime, Turlock Elvera George, Crowslanding, Frances Jepson, Turlock Elsie Nunes, Los Banos
Marianne “Babe” Adeline Rocha
Mrs. Marianne "Babe" Adeline Rocha, age 92 "Entered into Rest" on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at Brandel Manor in Turlock, CA surrounded by her family. Mrs. Rocha was born in Turlock and lived in Turlock all her life with the exception of living in Newman for 9 years after their marriage and was a homemaker for 72 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Native Daughters of the Golden West both of Turlock and Gustine Seniors, Emanuel Medical Center Auxiliary. Mrs. Rocha is survived by her Husband of 72 years Joaquin Rocha of Turlock; Daughter – Joanne ...
Margaret O. Lohse
Margaret O. Lohse, 85, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in Saratoga, CA. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, to Sowa and Koshiboo O'Shana DeKasha. She was the fourth of six children and the first to be born in America.
Albert Daniel Mendes
Albert Daniel Mendes born in Hilmar to John and Mary Mendesof Hilmar move to Billings Montana to milk cows. He leaves behind daughter Shelly Powell of Turlock and one grandson Shane MIchael Powell of Turlock also four sister Mary Lime, Turlock Elvera George, Crowslanding, Frances Jepson, Turlock Elsie Nunes, Los Banos
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