Adriana A. Alkala, 56, of Turlock passed away on Dec. 25, 2010, in Turlock.

She was born March 8, 1954 in Clint, Texas. She was a bus driver for 17 years and she enjoyed crafts, reading, loved her animals and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by mother, Gloria Perez; sons, Sergeo Perez of Modesto, Cesar Cardenas and his wife, Lynalda, of Turlock and Osbaldo Cardenas of Hayward; brother, Hector Valdez of Bakersfield; sister, Sylvia Morales of Las Vegas; and grandchildren, Cesar and Angel Cardenas of Turlock and Brianna Cardenas and Alyssa Cardenas of Dublin.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at New Life Christian Center, 2918 W. Tuolumne Rd., Turlock. It will be officiated by Pastor David Larson.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Services are under the direction of Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service of Turlock,

www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com.