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Johnny Ramos Lopez
Johnny Lopez, 15, of Modesto, was tragically taken from his family on Monday in a motor vehicle accident.
Joann McDuffie
Joann McDuffie, 76, of Turlock, passed away at Brandel Manor. Joann was born in Arkansas to Garner and Lois. At the age of 12 she and her family relocated to Richmond, where her parents found work in the shipyards during World War II. Joann was married in 1959 to Rueal H. McDuffie, a native of Georgia and a Naval veteran of World War II. Rueal was discharged from the Navy at Treasure Island in ...
Leilah Juanita Stone
Leilah Stone, 96, of Turlock, passed away on Feb. 12 at Bel Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital. She was born in St. Joe, Mo. to Frank and Florence McCumber in 1914. At the age of six, her family moved to Los Angeles. In 1953, she moved to Bishop. She lived in Lakeport for 10 years and then Turlock for about six years. Leilah attended Church of Christ congregations everywhere she lived. She was invited to ...
Gloria A. Alberti
Gloria Alberti was born in Newman to Celestino and Flora Beffa. She was raised in Gustine and settled in Stevinson where she lived for the past 50 years. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, George J. Hatfield Unit #91 in Stevinson and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stevinson.
Vernon Leon Burrell
Vernon Burrell entered into rest, at the age of 78 years, on Feb. 3, 2011, ending a long struggle with illness. During his career Vernon worked for Fred Harvey Enterprise managing trading posts, hotels and cafes at the Grand Canyon and Cameron, Ariz. He worked for over 50 years in construction and retired as a general contractor. He supervised the construction of the new villages, schools and village utilities for Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and Barrow, ...
Marie Tell Moore
Marie died of natural causes at her home in the loving embraces of her family. Marie was born in The Cherokee Nation in The Indian Territory in Chouteau, Okla. She was very proud of her Cherokee heritage.
John Isaac
John Isaac was born in Baquba, Iraq to Isaac and Nano. He spent his childhood in several cities in Iraq, attending school and learning English. In 1942 he met the love of his life, Mary Yadgar, and married her.
Derek Steven Rocha
Derek passed away tragically on Feb. 13 near Modesto at the age of 31. He was born in Turlock and was raised in Hilmar. He attended Hilmar schools and graduated in 1997. He received his A.S. degree from MJC in Computer Science. He worked for JHL Office Interiors for the past 10 years as a computer graphics designer and salesman. He was especially talented in computer and sound systems technology. He was a master ...
Michael Wayne Kennemer
Michael Kennemer was born in Texas to James and Peggy Kennemer. The family moved to Alameda 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.
Sherry Lee Wayman
Sherry Lee Wayman, 47, of Turlock, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center after a long battle with illness. She was a lifelong resident of this area since she was born in Modesto and lived her life in Stanislaus County. She went to Downey High School in Modesto and was married to George D. Henry for several years. Sherry loved music and loved to sing, she enjoyed casinos, and she loved to ride her Harley. ...
William “Bill” John Palmer
William "Bill" Palmer, 53, of Turlock, died Feb. 13 at his residence. Bill was born September 1957, in Artesia, to the late Calvin and Helen Palmer. He was raised in Norwalk, and lived in Whittier and Perris Lake before settling in Turlock eight years ago.
Vernon Leon Burrell
Vernon Burrell entered into rest at the age of 78, on Feb. 3, ending a long struggle with illness. During his career Vernon worked for Fred Harvey Enterprise managing trading posts, hotels and cafes at the Grand Canyon and Cameron, Ariz. He worked for over 50 years in construction and retired as a general contractor. He supervised the construction of the new villages, schools, and village utilities for Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and Barrow, Alaska. Under that ...
Charles Paul Brown
Charles Brown, 53, of Salida, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. He was born in Oklahoma to Joe and Christine Brown in 1957. Charlie was raised in Hughson and graduated from Hughson High School in 1975. He lived in the Central Valley for most of his life. Charlie enjoyed camping and music, but his passions were motorcycles, motorcycles runs and four wheeling. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Katie Brown of Modesto; grandchildren, Edward ...
Ruby “Jean” Peterson
Jean was born in Erick, Okla. to Oscar and Molly Butts in 1924. She was raised in Texas and later settled in Turlock with her husband Frances Melvin Peterson. Frances and Jean raised their two children in Turlock on property they owned in the country. Jean was very involved in the PTA at Johnson Joint School where her children attended. She was a charter member of Monte Vista Chapel and enjoyed the many years she ...
Ann Gazulis
Ann Gazulis, 90, died Feb. 10 at Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation in Modesto. She was born November 1920 in Richmond, Va. to Andrew and Carry Bazacos. She moved to Oakdale in 1925. She married Peter Gazulis in 1939, and they lived in Modesto before settling in Turlock in 1964. She was a member of the Church of God – Faithful Flock.She loved her grandkids and enjoyed having coffee at Olde Tyme Pastries with her ...
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Tresa Jo Frandsen
Tresa passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Turlock, CA. She was born to Bruce and Mable Neale in Christie, Oklahoma.
Evelyn Rose Lewis
Evelyn was born in Turlock to Tony C. and Maria Silva and passed away at the age of 88 in Turlock on December 21, 2012. She worked for Woolworths and Turlock Chamber of Commerce, and the Ration Board during World War II. Evelyn married the love of her life, Raymond J. Lewis and together they had two children; she also worked with her husband in the nursery and poultry business. After Raymonds passing in 1967, ...
Mary Elaine Carvalho
Mary Carvalho of Turlock passed away December 16, 2012, she was 84 years old. Mary was born in Waterford, CA and attended local schools, graduating from Turlock High School. She was a homemaker all of her life. She had the warmest heart and always enjoyed having her loving family around during the holidays and family gatherings.
Josephine Lemos
Josephine Madeline Lemos passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation in Turlock. She was born on February 5, 1920 in Kerman, California to Joe and Mary Dias. She attended schools in Kerman and was married October 18, 1941 to Raymond Joseph Lemos, Sr. of Modesto, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2000.
Mary Elaine Carvalho
Mary Carvalho of Turlock passed away December 16, 2012, she was 84 years old. Mary was born in Waterford, CA and attended local schools, graduating from Turlock High School. She was a homemaker all of her life. She had the warmest heart and always enjoyed having her loving family around during the holidays and family gatherings. She is survived by her children Anthony (Debbie) M. Carvalho, Jr. of Glendale, AZ, Elizabeth Binion of ...
Josephine Madeline Lemos
Josephine Madeline Lemos passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation in Turlock. She was born on February 5, 1920 in Kerman, California to Joe and Mary Dias. She attended schools in Kerman and was married October 18, 1941 to Raymond Joseph Lemos, Sr. of Modesto, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2000. Josephine was also preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Dias; five ...
Andrew Gordon Brydon
Andrew Brydon, 88, of Turlock, passed away at Covenant Care Center. Andrew was born in California to Andrew and Frances (Gordon) Brydon. After his college graduation Andrew worked for 35 years as a Ranch Superintendent for T.B.Bishop Company. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Margaret McCoy Brydon, in September of 2011. He is survived by his three sons: Paul William (Colleen) Brydon of Malibu, CA, Bruce Allen Brydon ...
Aaron Darrel Powers
Aaron Darrel Powers, 18, of Ceres passed away on December 14th following a vehicle accident. Aaron loved building BMX bicycles with his dad, riding dirt bikes with his brothers, being with his friends, listening to music, camping, fishing and treasured playing with his nephew Chase and niece Haylee Ann. Aaron is survived by his parents, Jeniffer Winter & Tony Lawrence of Ceres and Lance & Leslie Powers of Delhi; his brothers, ...
Patricia Ann "Todd" Baptista
Memorial Announcement - Come to celebrate Patti's life and share your colorful memories. She was a mother, daughter, sister, & grandmother. Born to Ruby and Luther Todd in Turlock on April 17th, 1953. Carol Martinez, Ronnie Todd, Jeff Todd are her sister and two brothers. Her grandchildren are Devyn, Tyler and Lily Baptista. She loved to decorate for the holidays and also loved life. She was very loved and will ...
Davene Carden “Dee” Ogilbee
Devoted and loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, Dee was called to eternal rest in the bosom of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in Sacramento, CA. Born to David and Venna (Smyers) Carden on February 13, 1929, in Hastings, Oklahoma, Davene never lost her "Okie" accent or a taste for her mother's delicious southern cooking. Dee married Clarence Ogilbee on his birthday, September 10, 1949. Following the births of their ...
Marillyn Dale Triplett
Marillyn D. Triplett was born in Turlock, California in December of 1924 to Russell and Irene Triplett. Marillyn died peacefully on December 10, 2012 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She had an older sister, Evelyn Newburg, and a younger brother, Andy Triplett, who preceded her in death. She also has a younger sister, Betty Graham, who survives her. Marillyn is also survived by 2 nieces and 8 nephews and more than a ...
Joe “Papa Joe” Falany
N. Joseph Falany Jr., known by friends and family as "Papa Joe," went to glory to be with the Lord on December 7, 2012 at the age of 91. A memorial celebration service is being held on Saturday January 5 at 1 p.m. The service location is the Mariposa Senior Center, 5246 Spriggs Ln. in Mariposa, Ca. Pastor Henry Falany of Mariposa Revival Center will be conducting the service. For more information ...
(Barbara) Savon Edwards
(Barbara) Savon Edwards, 88, passed away peacefully December 9, 2012 in Delhi, CA surrounded by her family after a short illness. Savon was born April 30, 1924 in Fairfax, Virginia to Samuel Richards Riggles and Helen Elizabeth Jones, their sixth child of eleven children. She married Harold Edwards and they were married until Harold's passing December 26, 1999.
Kenneth L. Shook
Ken Shook, 85, of Turlock, passed away at Turlock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Mr. Shook was born in Hanford, CA to Charles L. and Edna L. (Billingsley) Shook. His father was a minister and the family moved around. Ken went to work at Mare Island while he was in high school. He graduated from Vallejo High School and UCSF School of Pharmacology with a Bachelor of Science in 1951. He married ...
Ron L. Miller
Ron L Miller, 77 of Turlock, California entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2012 with his wife Joan Read Miller and friends by his side.
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