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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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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.
Randall Eric Jones
Randall Jones, 57, of Turlock, passed away suddenly following a long illness. He was born in Sacramento, CA to Creighton and the late Shirley (Roach) Jones. He attended Livermore schools before graduating from Santa Cruz High School. He graduated from Cal. State Stanislaus and completed some graduate studies as well. In 1995 he suffered the traumatic loss of his daughter Kimberly Dawn Jones in a car accident, which was a devastating loss. Randall ...
Sammie Elizabeth "Bette" Balbo
Amazing wife, mother & grandmother, Bette was called home to be with her beloved Lord Jesus on December 5, 2012. She spent her entire life praising, loving & being of service to Christ, never questioning her deep faith & love. Bette was born in rural Coffee County, TN on December 10, 1921. She & her younger sister, Martha Lee, grew up during the Depression. It was hard without their Dad's presence, but they ...
Juanita Lynn Aschwanden
Juanita Lynn Aschwanden, 64, of Turlock passed away with family by her side on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Born on August 21, 1948, she lived most of her life out in the country in Turlock. After graduating from Turlock High School in 1966, she worked as a hair dresser and married Richard Aschwanden of Turlock. Having three children, Tamara Avina, Renee Raposo, and Daren Aschwanden, the couple enjoyed a loving and strong marriage of ...
Eberheart Anderson
Visitation for Eberheart Anderson, 86, of Turlock will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at Allen Mortuary. Burial and military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at Turlock Memorial Park.
JOE G. OLIVEIRA
Joe Gilbert Oliveira died on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at his home with his family after a battle with cancer. He was sixty-eight years old. Joe was the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Isabel Oliveira, his brother, Gilbert, and his sister, Deodette. He is survived by his loving wife, Umbelina, his brother, ...
Sandra Dee Taylor
Sandra Dee Taylor June 6, 1966 - November 25, 2012 Sandra was born on June 6, 1966 at Emanuel Hospital to Eddie and Mille Taylor. She lived in Hilmar for the majority of her life. She graduated from Hilmar High School in 1985; graduated from Modesto Junior College with an AA in Horticulture. Sandra worked at Morris Nursery, Riverbank for 23 years and was ...
Harriet J. Fischer
Harriet J. Fischer July 13, 1920 - Nov. 5, 2012 Harriet was born in Los Angeles, grew up in Fresno and last lived in Turlock, where she had a stroke and came to live in a loving care house in El Dorado Hills, where she quietly passed away on Nov. 5. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bud. She is survived by her brother Don Bonnet, daughters, ...
Eberheart L. Anderson
Eberheart L. Anderson Feb 1926 ~ Nov 2012 Eberheart Anderson, 86, of Turlock, passed away at Alexander Cohen Hospice House after a short illness. "Ebe" was born in Phillips, Nebraska to Arthur and Hilma (Danielson) Anderson. The family moved to Turlock, CA when he was 10. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1944. He married Marjorie Hypes Worswick in 1947 and she helped him complete his high school education ...
Gene Everett Ocken
Gene Everett Ocken, 77, of Rancho Cordova, CA, died suddenly as a result of a fall. Gene was born in Turlock, CA to Orson J. Ocken and Florence E. Ocken (Downing). He grew up in Turlock and graduated from Turlock High School in 1953. After 4 years of service in the Air Force where he was a medic and star softball pitcher, he returned home where he met and married Betty (Males) Nelson on Sept ...
James Edward O’Riley
James Edward O'Riley was born to Luther and Jeanette O'Riley in Hale Center, Texas. The oldest of six children, he and his family came to California when he was 12 years old.
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