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Turlock mom shares late son’s legacy through children’s book

Turlock mom Maureen Shamgochian wrote the children's book “Heaven's a Little Closer in the Barn: Based on a True Story of Friendship, Discovery, Disappointment, and Silver Linings” in honor of her son Kaden Farro, who passed away following an ATV accident last September (Photo contributed).

Kaden's book — Turlock mom Maureen Shamgochian wrote the children's book “Heaven's a Little Closer in the Barn: Based on a True Story of Friendship, Discovery, Disappointment, and Silver Linings” in honor of her son Kaden Farro, who passed away following an ATV accident last September (Photo contributed).

ANGELINA MARTIN

Updated: Sep 19, 2020, 3:24 AM

Published: Sep 19, 2020, 2:43 AM

Turlock mom Maureen Shamgochian wrote a children's book in honor of her son Kaden Farro, who passed away following an ATV accident last September.

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Lourenco family remembered at Stanislaus County Fair

Pitman High graduate shares story behind award-winning tribute bench

Pitman High graduate Chrys Kamesch and school FFA advisor Trenton Kemps pose with the custom bench that Kamesch created in honor of the Lourenco family, a project that won top honors at last week’s Stanislaus County Fair (CHRISTOPHER CORREA/The Journal).

Lourenco bench 1 — Pitman High graduate Chrys Kamesch and school FFA advisor Trenton Kemps pose with the custom bench that Kamesch created in honor of the Lourenco family, a project that won top honors at last week’s Stanislaus County Fair (CHRISTOPHER CORREA/The Journal).

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Published: Jul 23, 2025, 11:54 AM

As thousands took to Turlock over the last two weeks for the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair, the absence of a family that was incredibly dedicated to the community and especially its agricultural activities was heavily felt by several attendees. That included members of the Pitman High School FFA chapter.

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