Dale Stephen Martell, 87 of Turlock, passed away Wednesday, October 6th at his home in Turlock.
Mr. Martell was a native of Helena, MT and a resident of Turlock for 36 years. He was a Superintendent for The City of Turlock Water Department for 20 years, and a parishioner of St John Bosco Catholic Church in Modesto.
Mr. Martell is survived by his grandchildren, Max and Owen Martell of Turlock; sons, Daniel Martell of Modesto, Rick Martell of Portland OR, Steve Martell of Portland OR; and daughters Lavonne Kemper of Portland OR, Jeanette Officer of Portland OR, and Linda Rickard of Portland OR. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elaine Martell; and sons Brad Martell and Jeff Martell and daughter Teresa Martell. His hobbies included cooking and researching recipes on the internet, playing golf & Freecell Solitaire, watching sports, and gardening.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00pm, Monday, Oct 25th, followed by a Rosary at 6:00pm at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, Oct 26th at St John Bosco Catholic Church in Modesto. Interment to follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman.
Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.