Patterson Cemetery District
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Alfaro-Ortiz Maria L 041218 p7
Maria Lourdes Alfaro-Ortiz April 11, 1982 Dec. 13, 2004
A funeral service is planned in Mexico for Newman resident Maria Lourdes Alfaro-Ortiz, 22, who died Monday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Alfaro-Ortiz was born April 11, 1982, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, and
lived in Newman 15 years. She had worked as a grocery store clerk and restaurant worker. Mrs. Alfaro-Ortiz is survived
by her husband Marco Antonio Flores of Moyahua, Zacatecas, Mexico; son, Marco Antonio Flores Jr. of Newman;
parents, Rogelio and Maria Alfaro of San Bernardo, Michoacan, Mexico; brothers, Rogelio Alfaro of Patterson and
Raymundo Alfaro and Carlos Alfaro, both of Newman; sister, Alicia Haro of Patterson; and grandmothers Adelida
Paniagua of Patterson and Maria Luisa Andrade of San Bernardo. Visitation was observed Thursday at Whitehurst,
Norton & Dias Memorial Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock.
Alves Louis R 041113 p7
Louis R. Alves Jan. 12, 1030 Nov. 11, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated here Tuesday for longtime Patterson resident and mechanic Louis R. Alves,
74, who died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Born in Stevinson, Mr. Alves had lived in Patterson 40
years. He was a mechanic for Pacific Sod 30 years and also spent many years as a dairyman and apricot farmer. He was
a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Cabrillo
Club and SES. He enjoyed hunting. A member of the American Legion, Mr. Alves had served in the U.S. Army during
the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Alves of Patterson; children, Jim Alves of Huntington Beach, David
Alves of Redwood City and Maryann Alves of San Diego; brother Arnold Alves of Granite Bay; and one grandchild.
Tuesday's combination rosary/Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial will follow in
Patterson District Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Alves' name may be sent to Father Connors' Endowment Trust Fund,
P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame 94010; or to the
charity of one's choice. No visitation is planned. Hillview Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Amundson Ellsworth K 041103 p9
Ellsworth Keith Deke' Amundson May 22, 191 Oct. 31, 2004
Services will be today for Patterson resident Ellsworth Keith "Deke" Amundson, 93, who died Sunday at English Oaks
Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. Mr. Amundson was a native of Dickinson, N.D., and a resident of Patterson for 26
years. He was as a newspaper printer with The Sacramento Bee for 45 years and also had worked for newspapers in
Montana and Washington. He was a member of the Federated Church in Patterson and a 50-year member of both the
Patterson Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star. He also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as he had served in the
U.S. Army in World War II and had fought in France and Germany. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Petz, and her
husband, Greg, of Vernalis; his sister, Helen Fitzgerald of North Dakota; three grandchildren, Melissa Petz, Kimberly
Petz and Heather Escarcega; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Amundson, in 1984.
Today's graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.
at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial
contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817.
Anchors Hazel P 041229 p9
Hazel P. Anchors May 3, 1915 Dec. 23, 2004
Services were Sunday in Patterson for nine-year resident Hazel P. Anchors, 89, who died Thursday at Grace Home
Skilled Nursing in Livingston. Born in Macon, Ga., Mrs. Anchors was a travel agent with the Veterans Health Care
System for 20 years before retiring. She was a musician, playing the piano and organ at many churches throughout the
states. She also traveled as an evangelist for many years, playing and singing regularly on radio and early TV gospel
music stations. In the past few years, she attended Family Christian Center in Patterson. She is survived by her daughter,
Jeane Batty, and her husband, Otto, of Atwater; two sisters, Grace Williams and Ruth Paulk, both of Jacksonville, Fla.;
six grandchildren, Rochelle Watson of Tracy, Renee Baucom of Manteca, Eric Baucom of Ft. Benning, Ga., Renina
Wallace of Grants Pass, Ore., Travis Batty of Grants Pass, and Kathy Maddox of Sacramento; and 10 great-
grandchildren, Jacquelyn Watson of Tracy, Serena Wallace, Nathan Wallace, John Wallace, Michaela Wallace and
Tristan Batty, all of Grants Pass, Wesley Baucom and Sydney Baucom, both of Ft. Benning, Elizabeth Maddux of
Atwater and Christian Trapps of Vallejo. Mrs. Anchors was preceded in death by her husband of 16 years, Robert T.
Anchors; and six siblings, George W. Parker, Pauline Battson, James Parker, Joseph Parker, Virgil Parker and Celia
Parker. Services were Sunday at Family Christian Center, 18 S. Sixth St., in Patterson. Visitation and internment were
private. Contributions in Mrs. Anchors name may be sent to Alzheimers Aid Society, 2641 Cottage Way, Ste. 4,
Sacramento, CA 95825. Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave., in Tracy, handled arrangements.
Aparicio Frank R 041201 p10
Frank R. Aparicio April 2, 1937 - Nov 26, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sunday at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano, Texas, for
former Patterson resident Frank R. Aparicio, 67, who died Nov. 26 in Plano. Mr. Aparicio was born April 2, 1937, in
Seguin, Texas. He and his wife, maria, lived in Patterson after they married and before they moved to Plano. On the
morning of his death, the couple renewed their wedding vows at St. Mark the Evangelist catholic Church to
commemorate their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Aparicio had a passion for talking, traveling, watching football and
farming. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Aparicio is survived by his wife of 50 years,
Maria; six children, Daniel Aparicio, Debbie Trevino, Dora Palao and Denise aparicio, all of Plano, Texas, Diana
Aparicio of San Jose and David Aparicio of Las Animas, Colo; eight grandchildren, Tonya Aparicio, David Leyva,
Davina Leyva, Cat Trevino, Sophia Aparicio, Kelly aparicio, Gabriel Escanlar and Elysia Palao; four great-grandchildren,
Germey Martinez, Veronica Medina, Mark Anthony Medina and Lilly Leyva; two brothers, Juan and Jimmy Aparicio;
two sisters, Elida Molinar and Delia Alonzo; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Ignacio and Socorro aparicio, son Frank Aparicio Jr.; granddaughter Isabel Palao; sister Isabel Carraseo; and
brother Joe Aparicio. A graveside service followed the Mass at Hale center Cemetery in Hale Center, Texas. Ted
Dickey Funeral Home 2128 18th St., in Plano, Texas, is handling the arrangements.
Arredondo Jazmin A 040721 p11
Jazmin Alexa Arrendondo July16, 2004July 16, 2004
Services, will be Friday for Jazmin Alexa Arredondo of Patterson, who died Friday at Doctors Medical, Center in
Modesto. The infant daughter of Jerry Arredondo. and. Judith Rodriguez, she is also survived by a brother, Jerry Alfred
Arredondo of Patterson; grandparents, Ralph and Louisa Arredondo of Patterson and Alfredo and Ofelia Rodriguez of
Patterson; and great-grandparents, David and Zora Arredondo. of Crows Landing. A graveside service will be at 9:30
a.m. Friday at Patterson Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.
Arredondo Jazmin A 040724 p7
Jazmin. Alexa Arredondo July 16, 2004 July 16, 2004
Services were held for Jazmin Alexa Arredondo of Patterson who died Friday at Doctors Medical Center in
Modesto. The infant daughter of Jerry Arredondo and Judith Rodriguez, she is survived by her parents, both of
Patterson; a brother, Jerry Alfred Arredondo of Patterson; grandparents, Ralph and Louisa Arredondo of Patterson and
Alfredo and Ofelia Rodriguez of Patterson; great-grandparents, David and Zora Arredondo of Crows Landing and
Alfredo and Julia Perez of Patterson. A graveside service was held Friday at Patterson District Cemetery.
Avila Librada 040303 p4
Librada Avila Nov. 2 1928 -- Feb. 27, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Librada Teran AviIa, 75, of Turlock, who died Friday at
Emanuel Medical Center. Mrs. Avila was a native of Rayon, Sonora, Mexico. She had lived in Turlock since 1973, and
had previously lived in Patterson 25 years and in Brawley one year. She was a line worker at Banquet Foods and had
also worked 15 years at Patterson Frozen Foods. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed
gardening; cooking and praying. She is survived by her children, Maggie Mejia and Librada Martinez, both of Modesto,
Rudy Avila of Wasco, Yolanda Salinas of Kettleman City and Louie Avila, Oscar Avila, Coty Ventura and Jaime Avila,
all of Turlock; sisters, Guadalupe Yslava and Rosalia de Lira, both of Calexico; and 17 grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo Avila; daughter Martha AviIa; six brothers; and one
sister. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary in Modesto. Friday s Mass will be at 1 p.m. at Patterson s
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 529 I. St.., with burial in Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m.
Thursday and 8 a.m. at to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Azevedo Joaquin A 040218 p3
Joaquin A. Azevedo Jr. Sept.23, 1938 Feb. 15, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Joaquin A. Azevedo Jr., 65, of Patterson. who died Saturday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Azevedo was born in Gustine and was a lifelong resident of Patterson. He
was a self employed dairyman for more than 25 years and owner of Azevedo Trucking for many years. He was also a
parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of the F.D.E.S.. the U.P.E.C. and the S.E.S. He was a 40
year member of the Holstein Association and was a longtime member of the Westside Auto Club. He graduated from
Patterson High School in 1956. He is survived by his wife, Carole Azevedo of Patterson; son, Craig Azevedo of
Patterson; sisters, Maryann Rogers of Patterson and Dolores Espindula of Turlock; and granddaughter, Jennifer Azevedo
of Patterson. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., followed by a
rosary at 7 p.m. Friday s Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Patterson District cemetery.
Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to Father
Connor's Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363 or to the American Diabetes Association Western
Region, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento 95833.
Barajas Eualia 040522 p4
Sycamore Crash Kills 2: Eualia Barajas; An auto collision just east of Patterson left two people dead and 10 people
injured late Thursday afternoon, when a GMC van smashed into a Honda Civic at Fig and Sycamore avenues. Eualia
Barajas, 46, of Los Angeles, died at the scene when the van in which she was a passenger rolled over and pinned her to
the ground, according to California Highway Patrol reports. Fifteen year old Efrain Duran of Gustine, a passenger in the
Honda who was not wearing a seatbelt, died later at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CHP officials said. The
accident occurred after the Civic failed to stop at a stop sign, according to the report. "I don t know what happened; they
just collided, 17 year old eyewitness Cruz Lopez said. "1 just saw the people inside the car and van had blood all over
their faces. I just heard the big crash. At first, I thought it was my imagination. Thursday s crash occurred at about 4:45
p.m., when the 1999 silver Honda Civic, driven by 21 year old Gustine resident Omar Duran, headed westbound on Fig
Avenue without halting at a posted stop sign, CHP authorities said. A 2001 white GMC van, driven by 47 year old
Patterson resident Hector Arciniega, was headed northbound on Sycamore Avenue when it broadsided the other car; CHP
reports stated. CHP officers say they do not know how fast either vehicle was traveling. They do not believe that drugs
or alcohol played a role in the accident. Ambar Huerta said she was sitting in front of her friend Lopez house at the time
of the accident "I heard the tires squeak and people screaming," the Patterson High School junior said. Sycamore
Avenue resident Dean Emehiser, who lives near the intersection; was in his house at the time of the wreck. "I heard a
loud boom.," he said. Division Chief Steve Hall of the Patterson Fire Department said he was dispatched around 4:47
p.m. "Then it was redispatched as a rescue with multiple victims," he said. Ten people received treatment for minor to
moderate injuries after the incident. Omar Duran was treated for moderate injuries at Emanuel Medical Center in
Turlock, and his passenger, Jose Alvarez, 16, of Newman, received treatment for minor injuries at Memorial Medical
Center in Modesto. Van driver Hector Arciniega was treated for minor injuries at Memorial Medical Center, and Maria
Arciniega, 39,received treatment for moderate injuries at Doctors Medical Center, and Maria Arciniega 39, received
treatment for moderate injuries at Emanuel. Thirty one year old van passenger Evarista Barajas of Lynwood, the only
van passenger reported not wearing a seatbelt, was treated for moderated injuries at Doctors Medical Center. Other van
passengers treated for minor injuries include Carmina Gonzalez, 46, of Patterson and the following Los Angeles
residents: Tania Rodarte, 19; Cecilio Rodarte, 19; Efrain Rodarte, 47 and Laura Barajas, 32. Both the car and the van
landed in a field northwest of the intersection near Lopez Sycamore Avenue home. The GMC lay toppled on its side,
and Patterson firefighters had to use logs and yellow wooden blocks to hoist it and release passengers. Meanwhile, the
silver Civic stood smashed about a dozen yards to the west, with the driver s side of the car folded and crumpled like a
piece of aluminum foil. California Highway Patrol Officer John Martinez said Sycamore Avenue is a busy thoroughfare,
where several fatalities have occurred in recent years. "People run the stop sign," he said, "It has been a very common
occurrence out there on Sycamore. It is a county road, and sometimes people tend to relax out on the country roads and
not pay attention to the posted signs. "Patterson residents know about this; it isn t the first story they are going to hear
about on Sycamore."
Beltran Margarita 040922 p9
Margarita Beltran; June 17, 1964 Sept. 19, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Westley resident Margarita Beltran, 40, who died Sunday at her home.
Mrs. Beltran was a native of Mexico and had lived in Westley 15 years. She had worked four years as a tomato packer for
Bill Cox. She was also a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She is survived by her husband,
Rafael Villafana of Westley; six children, Manuel Beltran of Arizona, Miguel Beltran of Mexico, Dianna Beltran of
Patterson and Elizabeth Beltran, Zuleima Villafana and Rubi Villafana, all of Westley; three brothers, Francisco Ortiz of
Los Angeles and Marco Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz, both of Mexico; three sisters, Maria Lopez, Consuelo Ortiz and Andrea
Ortiz, all of Mexico; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, 505 M St., in Patterson, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. that same day. Friday's Mass will begin
at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview
Funeral Chapel in Patterson.
Bennett June IM 040710 p8
June Isabel Murphy Bennett Aug 1, 1928 -- July 6. 2004
Services will be Monday in San Jose for Patterson resident June Isabel Murphy Bennett., 75, who died Tuesday in
Coronado at the home of her daughter, Victoria lngram. Born in Fresno, Mrs. Bennett moved to Patterson from Santa
Clara four years ago. Mrs. Bennett attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Santa Clara, meeting her husband there in 1941.
The couple married on ABC radio's "Bride and Groom Show" on March 8, 1945. She attended Federated Methodist-
Presbyterian Church in Patterson and Sonora Lutheran Church in Sonora. Mrs. Bennett and her husband, Darien, started
both the Pop Warner football and Toys for Tots programs in Santa Clara. She will be remembered as a compassionate
woman who loved children and had many friends. She is survived by her husband , Darien Bennet of Patterson; her sons,
Larry Bennett of Scottsdale, Ariz., Victor Bennett of Atlanta, Ga. and John Bennett of Morgan Hill; her daughters,
Victoria Ingram of Coronado and June Alice Miller of Patterson; a sister; Mae Wales of Sonora; 17 grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Thompson of Santa Clara, who died in June
1995; and her godmother, screen actress Jean Harlow. Monday's services will begin at 2 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith
Church, 2315 Conas Gardens Ave., in San Jose, where visitation will be observed from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the same
day. Internment, will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, 200 Curtner Ave., San Jose.
Bessey Jane C 040602 p7
Jane Cole Bessey Died May 27, 2004
A service will be held later this month for former Patterson resident, Jane J. Cole Bessey, 90, who died Thursday.
She and her husband, Corlis "Corky" Bessey, moved their family here in 1945 when he purchased the local Ford
dealership. The Besseys sold the business in 1974 shortly after he had served two terms as Patterson s mayor. The
couple moved to Walnut Creek in 1995 to be near family She was born in Portland Ore., the daughter of Moyer and
Mary Cole. She graduated from Fresno State College in 1985 with a degree in English. "They were really good
neighbors," Thelma Dark commented this week. She and her husband, Vernon, bought a house on North Fourth Street
just across from the Besseys, and she was their neighbor for 47 years. "We watched their children grow up, and we had
each other s (house) keys," Mrs. Dark recalled. "That way when one family was gone, the other checked for leaks and
brought in the mail." Another Patterson resident, Rosemary Starcher, was close to the Bessey family even after the
couple moved to Walnut Creek. She had worked for Corky at the auto dealership for 17 years, then again handled
secretarial and bookkeeping chores at his home after he retired. "Jane was a really fine lady Starcher remembered this
week. She took care of the house while Corky ran the business. She was a very organized individual, really a wonderful
trait." Mrs. Bessey loved playing bridge, writing letters and working crossword puzzles. The couple took many trips
abroad, of which she kept detailed manuscripts. Her picture albums are beautifully arranged and include 40 large books
detailing her family life in Patterson. She also enjoyed entertaining. The Besseys hosted AFS students over the years
and supported the youth exchange program. They attended the Federated Church, and she was a long time member and
past president of the Patterson Study Club. She also belonged to Kappa Alpha Theta and the American Association of
University Women, and she was a 50 year member of PEO. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Corlis Bessey of
Walnut Creek; daughters Judith Cowan of Clayton, Mary Hawk ins of San Francisco, and Corliss Anne Tosca of
Williamsburg, Va .; brother; Robert Cole of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, John
Bessey preceded her in death in 1999. An inurnment service will be at 11 a.m. June 25 at Patterson Cemetery. A
reception will follow at Federated Church 45 S El Circulo. Remembrances may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O.
Box 3950, San Rafael 94915-1200.
Bessey Jane C 040623 p9
Jane Cole Bessey Nov. 21, 1913 -- May 27, 2004
Graveside services will be Friday at the Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, for Jane Cole Bessey, who died
May 27 in Walnut Creek. Mrs. Bessey, 90, moved to Patterson in 1945 with her husband, Corlis "Corky" Bessey, when
he purchased the local Ford dealership. The Besseys sold the dealership 29 years later. In 1995, the couple moved to
Walnut. Creek to be near their family. Mrs. Bessey was born in Portland, Ore. She graduated from Fresno State College
in 1935 with a degree in English. Mrs. Bessey had many picture albums including 40 books of her family life in
Patterson. She also loved working crossword puzzles, writing letters and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband
Corlis "Corky" Bessey of Walnut Creek; daughters, Judith Cowan of Clayton, Mary Hawkins of San Francisco and
Corliss Anne of Williamsburg; Va.; a brother Robert Cole of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A son, John Bessey, preceded her in death in 1999. Inurnment will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed with a reception
at the Federated Church, 45 S. El Circulo. Memorial contributions may he sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box
3950, San Rafael 94915-1200.
Bettencourt Manuel C 041117 p7
Manuel Correia Bettencourt May 23, 1924 Nov. 7, 2004
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday in Newman for Manuel Correia Bettencourt, 90, who died in Pico, his
lifelong home on an island in the Azores. Mr. Bettencourt was a fisherman in his homeland. He is survived by his wife,
Olanvena Bettencourt of Pico, the Azores; two sons, Manuel Bettencourt of Pico, and Joe Bettencourt of Patterson; four
daughters, Albertina Soares, Idilia Porto and Liliana Gonzales, all of Pico, and Maria Simas of Newman; 14
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The Memorial Mass will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joaquin's Catholic
Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.
Bondietti Sue 040904 p7
Sue Bondietti Jan. 17, 1926 Aug. 31, 2004
No services are planned for longtime Patterson resident Sue Bondietti who died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center in
Modesto. Mrs. Bondietti, 78, was a native of Arkansas. She lived in Oklahoma and Arizona before coming to Paterson in
the 1940s. She married Mario Bondietti in 1951. Mrs. Bondietti was a cashier at the Del Puerto Theatre and also worked
at Patterson's Five and Dime Store and at Waffle Shack. She liked to travel. Mrs. Bondietti is survived by several nieces
and nephews. Her husband preceded her in death.
Borges Melva J 040417 p4
Melva Jo Borges Sept. 24, 1932 -- April 7, 2004
Private services were held for former Patterson resident Melva Jo Flanagan Borges, 71, of Modesto, who died April 7 at
Doctors Medical Center. Mrs. Borges was a native of Muleshoe, Texas. She lived in Modesto 11 years and previously
lived in Patterson. She was a dietitian at Melrose Manor in Modesto. She is survived by her children, Carol Susan
Borges of Ceres and Michael Anthony Borges of Modesto; brother, Hubert Flanagan of Modesto; sister, Pauline Pierce of
Oakdale awl two grandchilden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Borges Jr.; two brothers; and
three sisters. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs in Modest was in charge of arrangements.
Bower Claud A 040428 p3
Claud A. Bower July 24,1911 -- April 24,2004
Services will be Friday for Claud A. Bower, 92, of Gustine, who died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto.
Mr. Bower was a native of Jasper,Mo., and had lived in Gustine for 56 years. He was a self employed farmer for 74
years. He was a member of the Hills-Ferry Lodge and the Patterson Masonic Lodge and a life member of the VFW in
Gustine, the American Legion in Gustine, Aahmes Shrine of Livermore and Scottish Rite of Stockton and San Jose. He
was a Demolay adviser and a past worthy patron of the Eastern Star. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Verda Bower of Gustine; children, Gary Bower of Red Bluff, Sue Larson of Concord and
Peggy Bower of Sparks, Nev.; brother, Bob Bower of Templeton; sisters; Wyona Osterhout and Bonnie Lucas, both of
Turlock, and Mable Rennie of Merced. Friday s funeral service will be at 10 a.rn., Friday, at Hillview Funeral Chapel,
515 First Ave., Gustine. Burial will follow at Hills-Ferry Cemetery in Newman. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m.,
Friday at the chapel. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Gustine. Contributions in Mr. Bower s
name may be made to Shriner s Children s Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817.
Bravo Julina T 040615 p5
Juliana Teresa Bravo Dec. 15, 1980 June 11, 2004
A funeral service will be held Friday in Turlock for Westley resident Juliana Teresa Bravo, 23, who died Friday in a car
accident on Rogers Road in rural Patterson. Mrs. Bravo was born in Modesto and lived in Westley, where she was a
homemaker. She was a member of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church in Turlock and worked for Stanislaus County s
social services program. She enjoyed scrap booking and collecting butterflies and had her own Web site. Mrs. Bravo is
survived by her husband, Alejandro E. Bravo, and their four children, Elias, Antonio, Dominic and Faith Bravo, all of
Westley; her father, Alberto Alfaro of Cotopaxi, Colo.; her mother, Victoria Alfaro of Turlock; five brothers, Kevin
Moussavi, Jason Newsome, Matthew Newsome and David Alfaro, all of Turlock, and Tony Alfaro of Fresno; two sisters,
Christine Alfaro of Fresno and Sandy Noriega of Sacramento. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers,
Hermione Ingalls and Julia Pena. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419
Scenic Drive, Modesto. Friday s funeral service begins at 10 a.m. at Faith Temple, 216 Columbia, Turlock. Burial will
be at Ceres Memorial Park, 1801 E. Whitmore Ave, Ceres. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund in Mrs.
Bravo's name at Farmers and Merchants Bank, McHenry Avenue Branch, 1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. The account
number is 2290216319.
Brown Taye 041020 p6
3 Year Old Patterson Boy Dies in Crash; A 3-year-old Patterson boy was killed Saturday evening in a car accident west
of Turlock. Taye Brown died at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock following the 5:55 p.m. crash at Fulkerth and Crows
Landing roads, while four others were hospitalized, California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Kilhian said. Everyone
involved was wearing proper seat restraints, he said. It was a very, very unfortunate accident," he said. Thye s 41-year-
old mother, Latanya Brown, remains at Emanuel in moderate condition. Brown s 42-year-old husband, Carter Brown,
was treated for minor injuries and released from Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. The Browns 14 year-old-daughter
was also hospitalized and released from Doctors Medical Center. The report says the accident occurred after Latanya
Brown stopped the van at the intersection. Brown made a left turn in front of Patterson resident Selina Rios, 22, who was
headed south at about 65 mph in a 1987 Plymouth Grand Fury. Doctors treated and released Rios from Memorial
Medical Center in Modesto.
Brown Taye J 041023 p18
Taye Jean Brown Jan. 4, 2001 Oct. 16, 2004
Services were Friday for Taye Jean Brown, 3, of Patterson, who died Oct. 16 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of Walnut Creek, Taye lived in Patterson three months. He is
survived by his parents, Carter and LaTanya Brown of Patterson; a brother, Steven Stencil of Patterson; a sister, Brittni
Napier of Patterson; grandparents Tyrone and Linda May Graves of Pittsburg and Christine Brown of Lake Charles, La.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin Brown. Services were held at Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview
Funeral Chapel, in Patterson, is handling arrangements.
Buchanan Peter W 040211 p4
Peter W. Buchanan Jan. 31, 1952 -- Feb. 3, 2004
A graveside service and celebration of life was held Saturday for Peter Wesley Buchanan, 52, of Patterson. who died Feb.
3 at his home. Mr. Buchanan was a native of Stockton and had lived in Patterson since 1957. He was a real estate broker
for 30 years and owned Buchanan Real Estate. He was a 1970 graduate of Patterson High School. where he was class
president, and he also graduated from Modesto Junior College and California State University. Fresno. He served on the
Patterson Planning Commission for six years and was a Patterson Auction Booster for 20 years. He was active in Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H and Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife,
Bette Lou Buchanan of Modesto; daughter, Carol Annette Buchanan of Modesto; and sister, Sandra Annette Buchanan of
Seattle. He was preceded in death by his daughter Molly Sue Buchanan; and parents, Frank and Muriel Buchanan.
Burial was at Patterson District Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry
Ave., Suite C, Modesto 95350 or Patterson Auction Boosters, in care of Patrick Alves, 755 Eucalyptus Ave., Patterson
95363
Bulington Charles F 040918 p9
Charles F. Bulington July 20, 1930 Sept. 15, 2004
Private services will be held for Charles Fredrick Bulington, 74, of Alturas, who died Wednesday at Doctors Medical
Center in Modesto. Mr. Bulington was a native of Indiana and had lived in Alturas for 12 years. He had lived in
Patterson for a year. He was a sales representative 25 years with Better Brand Foods. He is survived by his daughters,
Kathy Velasco of Alturas, Anna and her husband Bob Fyffe and Alice and her husband Kenny Williams, all of Patterson,
Sam and her husband Audley Lloyd of Winston, Ore., Tommie Butler of Watsonville and Moreen and her husband Brad
Eck of Ripon; brothers, John Bulington, Tom Bulington, Dick Bulington, Rick Bulington and Dean Bulington, all of
Indiana; sister, Betty Bailey of Indiana; many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife, Alice B. Bulington. Services will be conducted by
Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Modesto
Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.
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Crescendo Castillo April 19, 1928 -- July20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Patterson resident Crescendo Castillo, 81, who died Tuesday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. A native of Tamazulita, Jalisco, Mexico, Mr. Castillo had lived in Patterson 35
years, where he worked as a farm laborer for G & H Farms. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Castillo of Patterson, nine children, Jose Manuel Castillo of Modesto;
Rafael Castillo of Keyes; Jose Luis Castillo of Los Angeles; Samuel Castillo, Eva Castillo and Maria De La Luz, all of
Patterson; Jesus Castillo and Ruth Alberto, both of Ceres; and Carolina Nunez of Grayson; three sisters, Maria Castillo,
Guadalupe Ruelas and Refugio Castillo, all of Mexico; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will
be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W Las Palmas Ave. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at
Hillview Funeral Chapel. Monday s Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I. St., in Patterson.
Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery.
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Lillian Oliva Castillo Oct. 23, 1940 -- June 20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Patrick s Catholic Church in Escalon for Lillian Oliva Castillo,
63, who died at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto on June 30. Mrs. Castillo was born in Scottsbluff, Neb. and lived
in Modesto 30 years before moving to Patterson 12 years ago. She was an inspector for the U.S. Department of
Agriculture 30 years. Mrs. Castillo enjoyed traveling, reading and attending her great-grandson's baseball games. She
was a member of the volunteer organization Flying Samaritans that operates free medical clinics in Baja California. She
also volunteered for many events and groups. Mrs. Casillo is survived by her children, Debra Clark of Ceres and Tony
Castillo of Modesto; her sister; Carmelita Alvarez of Escalon; her brothers, Danny Oliva of Manteca, Marcos Oliva of
Escalon and Severo Oliva Jr. of Manteca; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her mother, Ascencion Oliva, who died in 2001. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1765
Challenge Way, No., 115, Sacramento 05815.
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Doris Castro-Calzada June 11, 1993 - Dec. 2, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Doris Castro-Calzada, 11, of Newman, who died Thursday.
Miss Castro-Calzada was a native of Los Banos, and she had lived in Newman 11 years. She attended Yolo Middle
School and was a member of St. Joachim s Catholic Church in Newman. She is survived by her parents, Ismael and
Gabriela Castro of Newman; brother, Jairo Castro, and sister, Cristal Castro, both of Newman; and grandparents, Jesus
Calzada and Sebrao and Velen Castro, all of Mexico. She was buried at HillsFerry Cemetery in Newman.
Chatton Madelyn C 041113 p7
Madelyn Cox Chatton Oct. 31, 1918 Nov. 8, 2004
Westley native Madelyn Cox Chatton, 86, of Kensington, died Monday at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. Mrs. Chatton
was a third-generation Californian who was born to Frank Amos and Ann Shannon Cox on their Westley ranch. She was
a 1936 Patterson High School graduate, and she later graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She worked
as a medical secretary in Berkeley and later was an administrative assistant at Fort Ord in Monterey during World War II.
She married Robert Martin Chatton, and the couple settled in Kensington, where they lived for 56 years. Mrs. Chatton
was a magnificent cook who enjoyed creating gourmet meals for her family and friends in the Bay Area. She was
extremely knowledgeable about the cuisines of the world, and her collection of cookbooks was outstanding. She enjoyed
her bridge partners, theater companions and symphony friends. She was noted for her clever wit and knowledge of
history, literature, art and politics. Her family said she would be remembered as an energetic, open-minded, kind-hearted
realist who guided and nurtured them. Her generous spirit touched many lives. Mrs. Cox is survived by a daughter,
Catherine Chatton Cheney and her husband, Barry Jones, of Pasadena; three grandchildren, Robert Martin Cheney and
his wife, Monika, of Redwood City, Elizabeth Ann Cheney of San Francisco and Madelyn Aracely Chatton of
Kensington and Antigua, Guatemala; her sisters, Mary Louise Cox Draper of Patterson and Jane Cox Thomas of
Montecito, and a brother, John Dunlap Cox and his wife, Harriet Cox of Westley, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert Martin Chatton; her daughter, Moira Elizabeth Chatton;
her brother, Frank Amos Cox Jr.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Cox Spyra and Francis Cox Mallory. There will be no
services.
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Philip John Costa Sr. May 9, 1942 -- March 11,2004
A graveside service will be held Monday at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella for Philip John Costa
Sr., 61, who died Thursday in Modesto. Mr. Costa was a native of rural Gustine, who lived in Newman before moving to
Modesto 33 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served as a reserve officer in the Modesto Police Department
and worked at Nulaid Foods. He was also a member of the Harley-Davidson Group No. 257. He is survived by his wife,
Catherine E. Costa of Modesto; children Barbara Hook and her husband, Dan, of Rosarito Beach, Mexico, Martin Costa
of Spokane, Wash., Kathleen Patrick and her husband, Dave, of Modesto, and Philip J. Costa Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of
Modesto; brother Milton Costa of Newman and sister Jacqueline Alves of Modesto; grandchildren Corina Hook, Vincent
Hook, Pilar Hook, Anthony Costa, Matthew Costa, Monica Silva, Marissa Patrick and Jayden Costa. Graveside services
will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Services are being handled by Franklin & Downs McHenry Chapel in Modesto.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350.
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Shaundreya Patrice Craven Oct. 17, 1969 Jan. 28, 2004
Services will be today for Shaundreya Patrice Craven, 34, who died Wednesday at her home in Patterson. Miss Craven
was born in Napa and lived in Patterson her whole life. She was a custodian at Sacred Heart Catholic School. She was
an avid horseback rider and cat lover who was involved in Patterson 4-H. She graduated with the Patterson High School
class of 1988. She is survived by her parents, Grant and Sharon Craven of Patterson; a brother, Todd Craven, of
Patterson; a sister, Monica Swanson of Fresno: and a niece, Shealyn Craven of Patterson. Today s funeral service will
begin at 9 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, followed by burial in Patterson District
Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 8 to 9 a.m. today at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363.
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John Joseph Daly May 8, 1938 -- June 11, 2004
A memorial gathering will be held at 4 p.m. today at Mil's Bar and Grill, 100 S. Del Puerto Ave., for Patterson resident
John Joseph Daly; 66. Daly died at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock on Friday. Mr. Daly was born May 8, 1938, in
Buffalo, NY He grew up in Camarillo and graduated from Oxnard High School in 1956. He had worked as a vending
machine manager, served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member of the Elks Club. Mr. Daly and his wife, Flora,
moved to Patterson four years ago from Sacramento. His wife, Flora, said he liked living here and made many friends.
He also enjoyed traveling especially taking cruises. He is survived by his wife and his brothers, Bill Moynihan of
Mission Viejo, Jerry Moynihan of Ventura and Martin Daly of Camarillo. Private funeral services for the family are
scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in the fireside room of the First Baptist Church in Camarillo. Hillview Funeral Chapel in
Patterson is in charge of the arrangements.
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Joaquin DeLash Aug. 13,1913 -- Jan. 14,2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Joaquin "Jack" DeLash, 90, of Patterson, who died Wednesday
at Bethany Home in Ripon. Mr. DeLash was born in Gustine and lived in the Patterson and Westley areas for 80 years.
He had retired as ranch foreman with the Sunflower Ranch (previously known as the Shoemake and Gnesa Ranch) after
50 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. His family said he was happiest farming and
raising his vegetable garden on the West Side after his retirement. He is survived by his daughter Rita Simas of Manteca;
a brother Pete DeLash of San Jose; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie DeLash; two
sisters and two brothers. Mass will begin at 10 a. m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson.
Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to California Women for Agriculture Scholarship Fund, 16712 S Del Puerto Ave., Patterson
95363 or to Bethany Home Society, 930 W. Main, Ripon 95366.
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Milton Slim Leroy Deselms April 19,1940 -- Feb. 16, 2004
Services will be Monday for Milton "Slim" Leroy Deselms, 63, of Patterson. who died Saturday at his home. Mr.
Deselms was a native of Oxford, Neb., and he had lived in Patterson for the last 17 years. He was a maintenance
supervisor for 27 years with the Hayward Daily Review newspaper. He is survived by his wife, Alisha Deselms of
Patterson; children, Scott Deselms of Castro Valley, Randy Foreman of the Bay Area, and Harley Deselms and Jessierae
Deselms, both of Patterson; brothers, Edwin Deselms of Johnstown, Colo., and Steven Deselms of PIeasanton; two nieces
and many nephews; and five grandchildren. Monday s graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at San Joaquin
Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Visitation will be from 10a.m. to noon Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel,
450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson.
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Pedro Diaz June 29, 1959 Aug. 11, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Pedro Diaz, 45, of Patterson, who died Wednesday at Doctors
Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Diaz was a native of Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and he lived in Texas, where
he worked as a laborer for many years. He moved to Patterson, where he lived for 24 years and worked as a laborer for Es
Fresh Produce in Tracy. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He is survived by his wife,
Zenaida Diaz of Patterson; five children, Pedro Diaz Jr., Guadalupe Diaz, Ariana Diaz, Mirella Diaz and Elizabeth Diaz,
all of Patterson; his mother, Guadalupe Castillo of Patterson; brothers, Juan Jose Diaz of Mexico, and Genaro Diaz and
Juan Francisco Diaz, both of Patterson; and sisters, Hermelinda Plasencia of Patterson, Leticia Esparza of Mexico and
Bertha Aguilar of Atwater. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in
Patterson. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday at the church, where visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. that
sameevening. Burial will be in Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson, is handling
arrangements.
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Salvador Del Rio Diaz July 16,1933 -- Dec. 27, 2003
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday for Patterson resident Salvador Del Rio Diaz, 70, who died of
cancer on Dec. 27 at his home. Mr. Diaz was a native of La Esperanza, Micboacan, Mexico, and lived in Patterson 36
years. He was a refrigeration mechanic at Patterson Frozen Foods for 20 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church and the Teamsters Union Local 748. He was a past chairman of the Stanislaus County Day Care
Advisory Board. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Eufemia Diaz of Patterson; children,
Salvador A. Diaz and Jesus A. Diaz, both of Patterson, Maria G. Diaz of Fresno, and Diana L. Cazares and Rose Ann
Persak, both of Modesto; brothers Javier Diaz of Dallas, Mike Diaz of Indiana. and Porfirio Diaz, Rodolfo Diaz, Raul
Diaz and Jesse Diaz, all of Chicago; sisters Maria Cervantes of Mexico, and Dolores Razo and Juanita Cruz, both of
Chicago; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday during visitation
from 7 to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 1 St., Patterson. Tuesday s Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the
church, followed by burial at Patterson District Cemetery. Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Modesto, is in
charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 529 I St.,
Patterson 95363; or Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Suite C, Modesto 95350.
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Dortha Jean Douglass Dec. 15. 1937 -- Jan.31, 2004
Graveside services will be Saturday in Patterson for former resident Dortha "Jean" Pace Douglass, 66, who died Jan. 31
in Layton, Utah. A native of Tyronza, Ark., Mrs. Douglass had lived in the Patterson-Grayson area; in the early to mid
1950s. She moved to Layton from Concord about 17 years ago. She is survived by her husband, John C. Douglass Jr. of
Layton; children Tammie O. Douglass of Ogden, Utah, Tanya .J. Douglass of Layton and Donna N. Dizon of Antioch;
brothers Sammy Brown of Fairfield and Oscar Pace of Chesterton, Ind.; sister Sheila Pace of Dixon, III.; 11
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Saturday's services will begin at
10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery on Highway 33. Hillview Funeral Chapel of Patterson is handling arrangements.
Duran Efrain 040522 p4
Sycamore Crash Kills 2: Efrain Duran; An auto collision just east of Patterson left two people dead and 10 people
injured late Thursday afternoon, when a GMC van smashed into a Honda Civic at Fig and Sycamore avenues. Eualia
Barajas, 46, of Los Angeles, died at the scene when the van in which she was a passenger rolled over and pinned her to
the ground, according to California Highway Patrol reports. Fifteen year old Efrain Duran of Gustine, a passenger in the
Honda who was not wearing a seatbelt, died later at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CHP officials said. The
accident occurred after the Civic failed to stop at a stop sign, according to the report. "I don t know what happened; they
just collided, 17 year old eyewitness Cruz Lopez said. "1 just saw the people inside the car and van had blood all over
their faces. I just heard the big crash. At first, I thought it was my imagination. Thursday s crash occurred at about 4:45
p.m., when the 1999 silver Honda Civic, driven by 21 year old Gustine resident Omar Duran, headed westbound on Fig
Avenue without halting at a posted stop sign, CHP authorities said. A 2001 white GMC van, driven by 47 year old
Patterson resident Hector Arciniega, was headed northbound on Sycamore Avenue when it broadsided the other car; CHP
reports stated. CHP officers say they do not know how fast either vehicle was traveling. They do not believe that drugs
or alcohol played a role in the accident. Ambar Huerta said she was sitting in front of her friend Lopez house at the time
of the accident "I heard the tires squeak and people screaming," the Patterson High School junior said. Sycamore
Avenue resident Dean Emehiser, who lives near the intersection; was in his house at the time of the wreck. "I heard a
loud boom.," he said. Division Chief Steve Hall of the Patterson Fire Department said he was dispatched around 4:47
p.m. "Then it was redispatched as a rescue with multiple victims," he said. Ten people received treatment for minor to
moderate injuries after the incident. Omar Duran was treated for moderate injuries at Emanuel Medical Center in
Turlock, and his passenger, Jose Alvarez, 16, of Newman, received treatment for minor injuries at Memorial Medical
Center in Modesto. Van driver Hector Arciniega was treated for minor injuries at Memorial Medical Center, and Maria
Arciniega, 39,received treatment for moderate injuries at Doctors Medical Center, and Maria Arciniega 39, received
treatment for moderate injuries at Emanuel. Thirty one year old van passenger Evarista Barajas of Lynwood, the only
van passenger reported not wearing a seatbelt, was treated for moderated injuries at Doctors Medical Center. Other van
passengers treated for minor injuries include Carmina Gonzalez, 46, of Patterson and the following Los Angeles
residents: Tania Rodarte, 19; Cecilio Rodarte, 19; Efrain Rodarte, 47 and Laura Barajas, 32. Both the car and the van
landed in a field northwest of the intersection near Lopez Sycamore Avenue home. The GMC lay toppled on its side,
and Patterson firefighters had to use logs and yellow wooden blocks to hoist it and release passengers. Meanwhile, the
silver Civic stood smashed about a dozen yards to the west, with the driver s side of the car folded and crumpled like a
piece of aluminum foil. California Highway Patrol Officer John Martinez said Sycamore Avenue is a busy thoroughfare,
where several fatalities have occurred in recent years. "People run the stop sign," he said, "It has been a very common
occurrence out there on Sycamore. It is a county road, and sometimes people tend to relax out on the country roads and
not pay attention to the posted signs. "Patterson residents know about this; it isn t the first story they are going to hear
about on Sycamore."
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Efrain Duran Nov. 3, 1988 May20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today in Newman for 15 year old Efrain Duran of Gustine, who died
Thursday at Doctor s Medical Center in Modesto from injuries suffered in a car accident. He was a native of Mexico and
had lived in Gustine two years. He was a student at Orestimba High School in Newman and a parishioner of St.
Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman. He is survived by his parents, Simon and Oliva Duran of Gustine; two sisters,
Juliana Esqueda of Newman and Yesenia Meijia of Mexico; grandparents Simon Duran of Mexico and Guadalupe Duran
of Woodlake , and Francisco and Carmen Islas of Mexico. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Today s Mass begins at 10
a.m. at St. Joachims Catholic Church, 1121 Main St. in Newman. Burial will follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W.
Stuhr Road, in Newman.
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Isidra Virgie Duran May 15, 1923 Dec. 8, 2003
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday in Patterson for Grayson resident Isidra "Virgie Duran, 81, who
died Wednesday in Modesto. Mrs. Duran was born May 15, 1923, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and lived in Stanislaus County
60 years, mainly in the Westley, Grayson and Patterson areas, and for a short time in Turlock. Mrs. Duran attended
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and volunteered her time at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop in Patterson
and at a food bank in Modesto. She also loved gardening. Survivors include a daughter, Andrea "Lizzie" Velasquez of
Newman; two sisters, Polly Robles of Modesto and Tonce Gavino of Keyes; two brothers, Louis Duran and Emillo
Duran, both of Ceres; and a granddaughter. Mrs. Duran was preceded in death by her son, Richard Velasquez, who died
in April. Tuesdays Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Visitation will
be observed from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock. Burial
will be in Patterson District Cemetery.
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Guy W. Edmonson Aug. 10, 1921 Dec. 8, 2004
Graveside services will be Tuesday in Tracy for Guy W. Edmonson, 83, who died Wednesday at Sutter Tracy
Community Hospital in Tracy. Mr. Edmonson was born in Flemington, Mo., and raised in Tracy. He moved away for a
time and spent 23 years living in Concord before recently returning to Tracy. He mowed lawns for many Tracy
homeowners in his younger years and was known for his wealth of knowledge about lawn care. He also had a head for
details and surprised people with his knowledge of trivia, according to family members. Mr. Edmonson also participated
in the Special Olympics for many years. He is survived by two nephews, Gregory Smith, and his wife, Darlene, of
Trabuco Canyon, and Leland Routt, and his wife, Leslie, of Tracy; two nieces, Tena McClellan of Concord, and Leanna
Quistgard, and her husband, Mitch, of Corona; seven grand-nieces and nephews, Leland Guy Routt of Patterson, James
Routt of Tracy, and Jacob D. McClellan, Michelle Quistgard, Danielle Quistgard, Michael Smith and Kristin Smith; and
four great-grandnieces and nephews. Mr. Edmonson was preceded in death by a brother, Norris Edmonson, and two
sisters, Wylla Smith and Ruth Stearns. Tuesday's service will begin at 10 a.m. at Tracy Cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road,
in Tracy. Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave., Tracy, is handling
Estrada Sally L 041215 p10
Sally Luna Estrada July 5, 1927 Dec. 9, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Sally Luna Estrada, 77, who died Thursday at Memorial Medical
Center in Modesto. A native of Fresno, Mrs. Estrada lived in the Modesto and Patterson area nine years. She was a care-
giver who worked at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City 10 years. She was a parishioner of St. Judes Catholic Church in
Ceres and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mrs. Estrada is survived by sons Julio Estrada Jr. of Modesto,
Richard Estrada of Alton, Ill., and Larry Estrada of Magalia; daughter Jennie Lopez of Redwood City; nine
grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; three brothers; and six sisters. Her husband, Julio Estrada Sr., preceded her in
death in 1996. Todays Mass and rosary will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial in
Patterson District Cemetery will follow the Mass. Visitation was observed Tuesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W.
Las Palmas Ave., Patterson.
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Domingos Antonio Farinha Jr Oct. 16, 1934 May 10, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday for longtime local florist Domingos Antonio Farinha Jr, 69, who
died Monday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. A lifelong Patterson resident, he graduated from Patterson High
School in 1954 and went on to graduate from Modesto Junior College and San Francisco City College. Mr. Farinha was
the floral designer, manager and owner of Farinha s Floral and gifts for more than 44 years, which made him the longest
tenured business owner in Patterson. He had originally bought Dempsey s flowers it 1960. Long recognized for his
artistic talent, he won several top prizes in the commercial floral division of the Stanislaus County Fair in the 1960s.
A parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson, Mr. Farinha served as president of the Sacred Heart Parish
Council and as chairman of the. church s social ministries. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, UPEC,
IDES, Luso-American society and Patterson Rotary Club. Last Saturday, UPEC awarded him a 50 year membership pin
in the Portuguese organization, and his brother, Stanley Farinha, accepted on his behalf. Mr. Farinha was a founding
member of the Apricot Fiesta Board and was the Fiesta s 1998 Grand Marshall He was also a past member of the
Patterson Planning Commission and board member of the El Solyo Village. He was a longtime member and past director
of the Patterson Westley Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in the Democratic Party for many years and
attended the inauguration of President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. One of his proudest accomplishments was to design and
create the Presidential Seal entirely from flowers for the 1980 Modesto visit of President Jimmy Carter A driven
volunteer, he headed a group called Social Ministries, which provides medical equipment for home use to those who
cannot afford it. Mr. Farinha is survived by his son, Dominic Farinha of Patterson; three brothers, John L. Farinha and
Stanley Farinha, both of Patterson, and Anthony Farinha of Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne
Farinha, and his daughter, Jennifer Farinha, both of whom died last year. A brother also preceded him in death.
Saturday s Mass will begin at 9 a.m. at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson, where a rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation wi1l be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow in
Patterson District Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mr Farinha s name may be made to the Jennifer Ann Farinha Art
Scholarship Fund, c/o U.S. Bank, 13 Plaza Circle, Patterson 95363.
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Larry Fippins Jan. 31, 1946 Aug. 9, 2004
Services will be Tuesday for Larry Fippins, who died Aug. 9 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Fippins, 58,
was a native of Patterson and attended schools here before moving to Nevada in his junior year of high school. When he
returned to California, he resided in Turlock. Mr. Fippins was a farmer for 45 years, and he liked looking for farm equipment.
He enjoyed eating out with friends, and he liked attending Portuguese celebrations. Mr. Fippins is survived by numerous
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Fippins, who died in 1998; and his mother, Mildred Hubbard,
who died in 2002. Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The funeral is set for
10 a.m. Tuesday. Both visitation and funeral will be at Whitehurst, Norton and Dias, 286 W. Main St., Turlock.
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Sue J. D. Fitzgerald March 6, 1924 Aug. 9, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Sue J. D. (Sweet) Fitzgerald, 80, who died Monday at her home
in Patterson. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a native of Buffalo, NY, and had lived in Patterson for 32 years. She worked as a
waitress and as the manager at Hazel s Restaurant in Modesto for 20 years and also managed the Del Puerto Hotel in
Patterson from the late 1970s to the mid-80's. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and was a
parishioner of the Patterson 50 Plus Club. She also was a volunteer at the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store. She is
survived by her daughters, Bonnie Washburn and Becky Mills. both of Patterson; a sister, Helen Borowski of Dunkirk,
NY; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fitzgerald,
and two brothers. Friday s Mass will begin at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 1 St. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350, or to St. Vincent De Paul Thrift
Store, 319 S. First St., Patterson 95363.
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Mario Fovinci Jan 30, 1914 -- July 11, 2004
A memorial service will be Friday in Modesto for former Patterson resident Mario Fovinci, 90, who died July 11at his
home in Modesto. Mr. Fovinci was born in Stockton and moved to Patterson as a child. He graduated from Patterson
High School in 1932 and moved to Modesto in 1949. He earned his bachelor s and master's degrees in business from the
University of California, Berkeley. He was a certified public accountant with offices in Patterson and Modesto. Mr.
Fovinci was a member of Modesto Rotary Club, Commonwealth Club of California, Sons in Retirement and the
Stanislaus County Assessment Appeals Board. He was a past president of the San Joaquin chapter of the California
Society of CPAs and charter president of the Yokut Wilderness Group of the Sierra Club. He was also involved in the
Stanislaus County Estate Planning Council, Exchange Club of Yosemite-Modesto, Stanislaus County chapter of the
California Alumni Association, Downey High School Band Boosters Club, Citizens Advisory Committee of the Modesto
Board of Education, Sportsmen of Stanislaus, Forward Modesto committees, Trade Club of Modesto, Selective Service
Board No. 55, Citizens Cultural Center Committee, American Accounting Association, National Society of Public
Accountants, Stanislaus County Grand Jury, Jury Review and Procedures Committee and Scenic General Hospital
citizens committees. He also taught at California State University, Stanislaus and Modesto Junior College. Mr. Fovinci
enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He traveled to most of Europe and Russia. He also traveled to New Zealand, Australia
Kenya, Tanzania, Mexico and Canada. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Fovinci of Modesto; three children, Mario
Andrea Fovinci of Menlo Park, Francesca Lynn Fovinci of Modesto, and Marc Florin Fovinci of Portland, Ore.; one
sister, Josephine Pesce of Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Fred Fovinci and Frank Fovinci and a sister, Amalia Mollie Tonelli. Friday's memorial service will be at 11
a.m. at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive. Modesto. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospice, 60l McHenry Ave., Modesto, 95350.
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Malcolm Perry Fraser June 6, 1916 Sept. 23, 2004
Services were Tuesday at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella for Malcolm Perry Fraser, 88, of
Turlock, who died in Modesto on Sept. 23. He was born and raised in Dearborn, Mich., and after high school he worked
for Ford Motor Co. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Fraser owned and
operated Fraser's dime store in Patterson. He lived in Turlock before moving to Patterson in 1964 with his family. He
moved from Patterson to Virginia in 1992 and moved back to Turlock in 2001. Mr. Fraser was a member of Bethel
Temple in Turlock and Full Gospel Businessmen, a group that does community service such as Rotary Clubs. He and his
wife, Priscilla Fraser, traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Mr. Fraser also liked fishing. Mr. Fraser is
survived by his wife, Priscilla Fraser of Turlock; sons Ken Fraser of Encinitas and Benson Fraser of Virginia. Beach, Va.;
and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock,
handled the arrangements.
Galvin Jim Rev 040424 p13
The Rev. Jim Galvin Feb.7, 1925 -- April 19, 2004
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday in Patterson for The Rev. Jim Galvin, a former Sacred Heart Catholic
Church pastor, who died April 19 at his home in Santa Barbara. Fr. Galvin served as pastor of Sacred Heart from 1989
through 1995. Born in Kansas City, Mo., in 1925, he entered the Vincentian Community's Novitiate in Missouri in
1943, completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary in Perryville, Mo., and was ordained to the
priesthood in 1951. He devoted the next 30 years to the education ministry of the Vincentians, including a professorship
at De Paul University in Chicago. He earned a doctoral degree in education at Indiana University and served at a
seminary in Colorado before moving to California to become the rector and president of St. John s Seminary College in
Camarillo. For the next 21 years, Fr. Galvin served as a pastor in Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Santa Barbara and
Patterson. He also studied Spanish in Mexico. He spent many years in ministry with the Marriage Encounter and
Engaged Encounter programs. He was devoted to the formation of strong marriages and enhancement of family life.
He had last stopped in Patterson earlier this month on his way to and from a Spanish-speaking Engaged Encounter retreat.
He was preparing to leave for another retreat at the time of his death. Members of the parish said that it would be hard to
think of a priest more dedicated to his vocation than Fr. Galvin. He died doing what he lived for and loved the most.
He is survived by his four sisters, Sr. Ann Galvin and Sr. Mary Eileen Galvin, both of Dubuque, Iowa; Mary O Connor
and her husband, Jim, of Overland Park, Kan.; and Frances Galvin of Kansas City, Mo. A vigil service will be observed
at San Roque Church, 325 Argonne Circle, in Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10 a. m. Tuesday. Burial will follow in the Vincentian plot at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Wednesday s Memorial Mass will begin at 7 p.m at Sacre4 Heart Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Memorial contributions
may be made to Sacred Heart School, 5O5 M St., Patterson 95363. Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel in Santa Barbara
is handling the arrangements.
Gama Narciso R 040915 p9
Narciso R. Gama Oct. 29, 1925 Sept. 10, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Narciso R. Gama, 78, who died Friday at his home in Patterson.
Born in Alton, Ill., Mr. Gama lived in Tracy 11 years before moving to Patterson 31 years ago. He was a former farm
worker and was retired from Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, where he worked five years as a janitor. He was a
parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Patterson. Mr. Gama is survived by his wife of 55 years, Efigenia Gama; five
sons, Ramon and Marcos Gama, both of Patterson, Al Gama of Riverside, George Gama of Daly City and Tony Gama of
Fremont; a daughter, Rosario Gama of San Jose; three brothers, Pete Gama of Tracy, and Pedro and Tranquilino Gama,
both of Mexicali, Mexico; a sister, Socorro Aboytia of Mexicali; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
son, Narisco Gama. Today's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Visitation was
observed and a rosary was recited Tuesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Patterson District Cemetery,
10800 Highway 33, in Patterson.
Gartin Lou (Benson) 041030 p18
Lou Gartin Oct. 23, 1934 Oct. 25, 2004
Funeral services were Friday for Lou Benson Gartin, 70, of Hickman, who died Monday at her home. Mrs. Gartin was a
native of Arley, Ala., and had lived in Hickman two years. Before that, she had lived in Patterson 52 years. She had
retired in 1987 after working as a superintendent with Patterson Frozen Foods 44 years. She was a member of New Hope
Church of the Nazarene in Patterson and loved the outdoors, reading and spending time with her family. She is survived
by her husband, Hugh Gartin of Hickman; daughter Connie Brooks of Modesto; brothers Joe Benson of Modesto and
Ocie Benson of Patterson; sisters Audeline Lelieur and Bobbie Coffee, both of Patterson, Bea English of Modesto and
Jerelene Brown of Jasper, Ala; and a grandson. Friday's service and visitation was at New Hope Church of the Nazarene
in Patterson. Burial was private. Services were conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial
contributions may be made to New Hope of the Nazarene Church, 1720 E. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363.
Gee Allen 041201 p10
Allen Gee Feb. 23, 1924 - Nov. 20, 2004
Services are pending for former Patterson resident Allen Gee, 80, who died Nov. 20 in Santa Ana following a brief
illness. Mr. Gee was born in Patterson to Duck Lee and Fong See Gee. He graduated from Patterson Union High School
in 1941 and began attending University of California, Berkeley, that year to study civil engineering. He joined the US
Army in 1943 and was stationed in Alaska. When he was discharged in 1846, Mr. Gee returned to Berkeley and
graduated in 1947 with a degree in chemistry. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his
doctorate in physical chemistry in 1951. After graduation, Mr. Gee worked for national bureau of Standards in
Washington, DC, followed by careers at Dupont and Texas Instruments. In 1961, he started work at Hughes Aircraft in
Newport Beach and retired from there on disability for arthritis and asthma in 1974. His father, Duck Lee, sought a
better life in the United States, but was unable to enter in 1904, so he left china fro Mexico city. In 1906, after the San
Francisco earthquake, Mr. Lee went to the Bay Area by boat. He opened a laundry in Patterson in 1920. Mr. Gee was
born in the back room of his parents' hand laundry on Feb. 23, 1924. Mr. Gee, who was an only child, was given the
name Allen after Dr. E.G. Allen, who was Patterson's doctor for many years. The family operated the laundry until the
business closed in 1948, when Duck Lee and Fong See Gee moved to San Francisco. Mr. Gee could only speak Chinese
when he started school as a first-grader in Patterson, but he soon learn English and excelled in class. Mr. Gee's
classmate, Virginia Delphia Usadel of Patterson, remembers Mr. Gee from school. "He was very intelligent," Usadel said
this week. "He was one of the top students in the class. Over the years of growing older, though, he completely changed. I
think he came to almost every class reunion we had, although he was a long distance away." Another classmate,
Patterson resident Sverre Osnes, remembers Gee as a role model. "Like in his youth, Allen was quiet about his
accomplishments," Osness said. "He was a proud family man, a subject he was more than willing to share. He continually
kept in touch with his classmates and others here in Patterson." Two years ago Mr. Gee presented his fourth-grade
teacher, Edna Keechler Stewart, with a Diode he helped develop for Doppler radar and that is used in telephones. That
device will be donated to the Patterson Township Historical society. "He was the smartest child I ever had at school,"
Stewart said this week. Mr. Gee is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Gee; son and daughter-in-law, Everett and
Donna Gee of Laguna Beach; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Manu Daftary of Wayland, Mass.; and seven
grandchildren. Burial will be at Riverside national Cemetery in riverside. Cremation Care, 582 E. Lambert Road, in
Brea, is handling the arrangements. Memborial donations in Mr. Gee's name may be made to Patterson Recognizing
Individuals Determined to Excel, better know as PRIDE, the local scholarship program for Patterson High School
students. Donations may be made to PRIDE, PO Box 1543, Patterson, CA 95363.
Gill Mary C 040616 p5
Macy C. Gill April 2, 1902 -- June 13, 2004
A rosary will be recited and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday for Mary C. Tosta Gill, 95, of
Gustine, who died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Gill was a native of Riberinha, Terceira, Azores,
and she lived in Gustine 92 years. She and her husband, John, owned the Gill Family Ranch and Dairy for 30 years, and
she operated it for 45 years after his death. Mrs. Gill was a member of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine,
the Catholic Daughters of America, the Portuguese organization SPRSI, Our Lady of Miracles Society and the Golden
Agers of Newman. She is survived by her children, Frank Gill of Patterson, Eleanor Salsa of Gustine and Hilda Menard
of Turlock; brothers, John Tosta of Visalia and Henry Tosta of Tracy; a sister Belmira Coelho of Eugene. Ore; 11
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Martin Gill, who died in
1946; a son., John Gill, who died in 1995; a daughter, Elsie Dutra, who died in 1999; and three brothers. Visitation will
be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., Gustine. The rosary and Mass will take place 10
a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Miracles, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine. Burial will follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery, 1834
Stuhr Road, Newman. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Gustine is conducting services.
Gill Mary C 040623 p9
Mary C. Gill April 2, 1901 -- June 23, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday for dairy farmer Mary C. Tosta Gill, 95, of Gustine, who died
Sunday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. A native of Riberinha, Terceira, Azores, Mrs. Gill lived in Gustine 92
years. She and her husband, the late ,John Martin Gill, owned the Gill family ranch and dairy 75 years. She was the
owner and operator of the dairy after his death in 1946. Mrs. Gill was a member of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic
Church in Gustine, the Catholic Daughters, S.P.R.S.I., the OLM Society and the Golden Agers of Newman. Mrs. Gill is
survived by three children. Frank Gill of Patterson, Eleanor Salsa of Gustine and Hilda Menard of Turlock; two brothers,
Henry Tosta of Tracy and John Tosta of Visalia; a sister, Belmira Coelho of Eugene, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-
children; and two great-great-grandchildren Her husband; a son, John Gill; a daughter; Elsie Dutra; and three brothers
preceded her in death. Thursday's Mass and rosary recital was at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, in Gustine, and
burial followed at Hills Ferry Cemetery, in Newman.
Glynn Betty 040821 p6
Betty Glynn Nov. 8,1917 Aug. 18,2004
Services were held Friday for longtime Patterson resident Betty ( Hibbard ) Glynn, 86, who died Wednesday at her home.
Born in San Francisco, Mrs. Glynn lived in Patterson her entire life and graduated from Patterson High School. She was
a member of the Patterson Nite Outer and Patterson Garden Club. She was an avid artist. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Charles Glynn. Contributions in Mrs. Glynn s name may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry
Ave., Modesto 95350. Hillview Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Goutiere Catherine L 040623 p9
Catherine Louise Goutiere Sept. 2, 1917 June19, 2004
Services will be Thursday for Patterson resident, Catherine Louise Goutiere, 86, who died Saturday at her home .
Born in Urbana, III., Mrs. Goutiere moved to California in 1945, settling in Patterson in 1950. A U.S. Army veteran, she
was a physical therapist during World War II. She was a member of the Chi Omega s Omicron chapter at the University
of Illinois. She was also a member of the Patterson Study Club. Her care giver for the past six years has been Maria
Martinez. She is survived by four daughters, Wendi Schroeder of Kamiah, Idaho; Ranie Milldrum, Alice Cuccuini and
Christine Turner, all of Modesto; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Vernon Goutiere; and an infant daughter ,Jeanne Goutiere. Thursday's services will begin at, 10 a.m. at
Federated Church, 45 S. El Circulo, in Patterson. No visitation is planned, and inurnment will he private. Memorial
contributions may be sent to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ste. C, Modesto 95350; or Habitat for Humanity, 2301B
Woodland Ave., Modesto 95358.
Granillo Raymond V 041120 p9
Raymond Valencia Granillo Feb. 8, 1936 Nov. 14, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Raymond Valencia Granillo, 68, who died Sunday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Granillo was a native of Brawley and moved to Patterson in 1965. He lived
here until 1988, when he moved to Modesto. He was a retired truck driver and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to
1958. He is survived by his children, Raymond Granillo and Raquel G. Nicholson, both of Modesto; brothers Antonio
Granillo of Sacramento, Mike Granillo of Manteca and Arthur Granillo of Salinas; sister Amelia Rodea of Patterson; and
four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Visitation will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and
the rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, in Modesto.
Tuesday's Mass will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 709 J St., in Modesto. A graveside service will
follow at 1 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Santa Nella. Salas Brothers in
Modesto is handling the arrangements.
Greunke-Hider Katelyn N 041113 p7
Katelyn Nichole Greunke-Hider Oct. 11, 1989 Nov. 9, 2004
Services were Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Crows Landing for Katelyn Nichole Greunke-
Hider, 15, of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Kaiser Medical Center in Sacramento. Miss Greunke-Hider was born in
Oakland, and she had lived in Patterson her whole life. She was a member of the Church of Latterday Saints in Crows
Landing and was a sophomore at Pitman High School in Turlock. She had attended Northmead and Las Palmas schools in
Patterson and Mountain View Elementary School in Mountain View near Turlock. Miss Greunke-Hider loved shopping,
cheerleading and dancing. She was on the dance team at Mountain View and was a cheerleader for the school's
basketball team. She was known for her bubbly and social personality. She had many friends with her throughout her
illness. Her family describes her as a happy, determined, unselfish, spiritual teenager who loved her friends and family.
Katelyn had a lot of friends and was always very supportive of me, her sister Kristina said Thursday. "We were best
friends." In January, she started to have pain in her left knee, which months of physical therapy didn't improve. After
six months of doctor visits, magnetic-resonance imaging showed a tumor on her knee and two smaller tumors underneath.
Katelyn was then diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. After taking a bone scan, doctors found that the cancer
had spread to the right side of her body. Even after chemotherapy treatments, medicine and many trips to the hospital,
Miss Greunke-Hider found the strength to go with her family to Hawaii. Make-A-Wish Foundation provided the week
long trip for the entire family in July. She is survived by her parents, Carolyn Hider of Patterson and Martin Greunke of
Los Angeles; brothers, Marty, Nicholas and Brandon Greunke-Hider, all of Patterson; sisters, Kristina and Mindy
Greunke-Hider, both of Patterson; grandparents, Myrlene Hider of Dublin and Sherman and Marilyn Alford of Grass
Valley. Friday's funeral service was at the Church of Latter-day Saints in Crows Landing, followed by burial in
Patterson District Cemetery. Services were conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions in
Miss Greunke-Hider's name may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California,
3841 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 185, Sacramento 95834.
Guecamburu Yvette L 041218 p7
Yvette Louise Guecamburu Nov. 24, 1950 Dec. 15, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Patterson resident Yvette Louise (Barbaste) Guecamburu, 54,
who died Wednesday at her home. Mrs. Guecamburu was a native of Modesto and lifelong resident of Patterson. She
was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and belonged to the Los Banos Basque Club, Patterson Boosters Club,
California Women for Agriculture and Friends of the Library. She graduated from Patterson High School. She is
survived by her husband, J.B. Guecamburu; daughter, Elizabeth Guecamburu; and brother, John Barbaste, all of
Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Yvonne Barbaste. Todays Mass, which includes a
recitation of the rosary, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial will follow in Patterson
District Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, P.O. Box 196, Libertyville, Ill., 60048-0196, or to a favorite charity.
Hale Daniel O 040623 p9
Daniel Odell Hale May 21, 1921 June 21, 2004
A graveside service will be Thursday for Daniel Odell Hale, 83, of Patterson, who died Monday at his home. Mr. Hale
was a native of 0klahoma and had lived in Patterson for more than 55 years. He was a self employed blacksmith in
Westley for 30 years. He belonged to the National Rifle Association and was a member of the U.S. cavalry stationed in
the Philippines during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Hale of Patterson; son, Roy Hale of San Jose;
brothers, LeRoy Hale of Linden and Ray Hale of Dunkin, Okla.; sister, Estell Low of Sulpher, Olka,; seven
grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38
years, Wilma Hale, and a son, Troy Hale. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1231
W. Robirihood Drive, Suite A-1, Stockton 95207.
Halverson Vernon G 040204 p3
Vernon George Halverson Jan 16,1921 -- Jan. 29, 2004
Services will be Friday for Vernon George Halverson, 83, of Modesto, who died Thursday at his home. Mr. Halverson
was a native of Cosmos, Minn., and lived in Modesto for 21 years, moving from Orange County. He was a self employed
machinist for 50 years. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served from 1942 to 1945. He is survived by his wife,
Doris Halverson of Modesto; step-children Paul Francis of Hermosa Beach, Lynette Halverson-Katus of Los Angeles,
Janelle Kolding of Patterson, Vickie Warren of. Las Vegas, and Marla Foster of Stockton, Mo.; sister, Dolores Draxton
of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Friday s
funeral service will be at 9 a.m. at Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 650 W. Las Patinas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will
follow at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson..
Halverson Vernon G 040207 p4
Vernon George Halverson Jan. 16,1921 -- Jan. 29, 2004
Services have been held for Vernon George Halverson, 83, of Modesto, who died on Jan. 29 at his home. Mr. Halverson
was a native of Cosmos, Minn.. and had lived in Modesto for 21 years, coming from Orange County. He was a self
employed machinist for 50 years. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served from 1942 to 1945. He is survived by
his wife, Doris Halverson of Modesto; daughters, Lynette Halverson-Katus of Los Angeles, Janelle Kolding of Patterson
and Vickie Warren of Las Vegas; step children, Paul Francis of Hermosa Beach and Maria Foster of Stockton, Mo.;
sister, Dolores Draxton of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents, George and Lillian Halverson; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services were Friday at Our Savior's
Lutheran Church, 650 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial followed at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in
Santa Nella.
Hanson Mildred I 040519 p6
Mildred. Irene Hanson Dec. 16, 1906 May10, 2004
Services will be Saturday for Mildred Irene Aal Hanson, 97, of Patterson, who died May 10 at Sutter Solano Medical
Center in Vallejo. Mrs. Hanson was a native of Carbury, ND, and had lived in Patterson 50 years before moving to
Vallejo 10 years ago. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles
Hanson, in 1991. Saturday s memorial service will begin at 11a.m. at Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 650 W. Las Palmas
Ave., in Patterson. Burial was private. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, in Patterson. Memorial
contributions may be made to Our Savior s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 650 West Las Palmas Ave., Patterson
95863
Hardrick Ray J 040324 p4
Ray Joel Hardrick May 30, 1933 -- March 16, 2004
Services will be today for former Patterson resident Ray Joel Hardrick, 70, of Modesto, who died March 16 in Corpus
Christi, Texas. Mr. Hardrick was a native of Cedar Bluff, Ky. and he. had lived in Modesto for the last eight years.
Before that, he lived in Patterson from 1975 to 1992 and in Idaho from 1992 to 1996. He was a truck driver with the
PMT Co. for 30 years and a member of the teamsters union. He also served in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of the
Korean War and a merchant mariner. He is survived by his companion, Yalonda Myers of Turlock; daughters Marie
Hardrick-Kerr of Corpis Christi and Jill Hardrick of Everston, Wyo.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his wife. Martha Hardrick, in 1989. Today s service will begin at 1 p.m. at Patterson Covenant Church, 435 W. Las
Palmas Ave. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will he conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel,
Patterson.
Hedlind Jerome E 040929 p10
Jerome E. Hedlind Sept. 6, 1921 Sept. 22, 2004
Services will be Saturday for Jerome "Jerry"" Edgar Hedlind, 83, a World War II veteran and former superintendent of
schools for the Gustine Unified School District, who died Sept. 22 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Hedlind
was a native of Chico and a 51-year resident of Gustine. He had lived for several years in Patterson, where his father was
minister of the Covenant Church, and as a child he lived in San Francisco and the Bay Area. He was a U.S. Army veteran
who had served in World War II and with the National Guard. He graduated from Modesto Junior College and from
California State University, Chico, where he played football and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. He started
working for the Gustine Unified School District in 1953 as a business teacher and eventually worked as school counselor,
vice principal and principal at the high school and elementary schools before serving as district superintendent for seven
years. He also was the business manager for the school district and coached football, basketball and track and field. He
was inducted into the Gustine Sports Hall of Fame after coaching a basketball team that won more games than any in
school history. After his retirement, Mr. Hedlind taught business for 14 years at Merced Community College-West
Campus. He was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine and the Gustine Historical Society,
California Retired Teachers Association, Association of California School Administrators and Gustine Senior Citizens.
He was a past president and member of the Gustine Rotary Club, a life member of the Gustine Veterans of Foreign Wars
and an avid golfer. He loved to travel, read and spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ardyce Hedlind
of Gustine; children, Gardnar "Gary" Hedlind of Los Banos, Gregory Hedlind of Phoenix, Ariz., James Hedlind of
Monterey and Lori Hedlind of Murphys; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Saturday's memorial service
will be at 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel,
Gustine. Remembrances can be made to G.U.S.T.O. (Gustine Unlimited Scholarship Trust Organization), c/o Marie
Rosemire, 368 Sycamore, Gustine 95322, or to the Gustine Historical Society, 803 Laurel Ave., Gustine 95322, or to the
Community Presbyterian Church, 399 Sixth St., Gustine 95322.
Holder Lee Roy 040807 p8
Lee Roy Holder Feb. 12,1933 Aug 1, 2004
Services will be Friday in Visalia for former Patterson resident Lee Roy Holder, 71, who died Sunday in Visalia.
Mr. Holder was born in Patterson and graduated in 1950 from Orestimba High School in Newman. He served in the
U.S.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Boxer during the Korean War. He and his wife lived in Visalia from the time they were
married in 1959. He retired as a department manger for Sears after 41 years with the company. Described as a quiet,
hardworking man, Mr. Holder was devoted to his children, grandchildren arid great-grandchildren. He also adopted
numerous stray cats and dogs over the years. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Holder of Visalia; three children; nine
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his mother, Bernice Savage of Patterson; his brother, Harold Holder and his
sister, Janice Ryhnes. Friday s service will be at 11 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia.
Burial will follow at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia.
Horn Benjamin 041208 p9
Benjamin Franklin Horn Dec. 10, 1921 Nov. 20, 2004
Benjamin "Franklin" Horn died Nov. 20 at his home in Roseburg, Ore., following a long illness. Mr. Horn, 82, was born
Dec. 10, 1921, in Leslie, Ark. He was owner of The Curve, a restaurant, bar and grocery store and Horn Phillips 66 gas
station in Patterson in the 1960s and 1970s. He liked to fish, and attend auctions and yard sales. Mn Horn is survived by
his wife of 59 years, Betty (Brewer) Horn; a daughter, Shirlee Vieira and her husband, Tony, of Overland Park, Kan.; two
sons, Mike Horn and his wife, Linda, of Redding and Rick Horn of Eugene, Ore.; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; a sister, Annie Fenley of Arkansas; a brother, D.G. Horn of Sutherlin, Ore., and many relatives in
Patterson and Modesto area. Mr Horn was the son-in-law of the late Homer and Edith Brewer of Patterson. Hospice
conducted the Nov. 26 memorial service in Roseburg, Ore.
Jepson Irene E 040417 p4
Irene Elizabeth Jepson Sept. 30, 1916 -- March 5. 2004
Private services were held for former Patterson resident Irene Elizabeth Jepson, 87, who died March 5 in the Bay Area
Mrs. Jepson was born Irene Wells in Erlanger, Ky., the third of eight children. She spent most of her childhood in
Oregon and her teenage years in California during the Depression. She moved to Patterson when she was 20 and at 24
married Clifford Jepson in August 1941. Only five mouths later, she was separated from him for nearly five years while
he served in World War II. After the war, she devoted the rest of her life to her husband and five children. "Family was
pretty much her life." her daughter, Jill Jepson, said. "She was a homemaker who dedicated herself to family." She s
described as loving, generous, smart and fun, with a keen intelligence and a hilarious sense of humor. She was skilled in
making fabulous old fashioned meals, but she always described her cooking as ordinary. Reserved around strangers, she
was a bundle of energy, stories and laughter with family. As a mother, she knew how to be a confidante, pal, helpmate,
guide and role model, all in one. Mrs. Jepson remained in Patterson until she was 86, when an illness required her to
move to the Bay Area. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Clifford Jepson, of San Bruno; a son, Tom Jepson of
Columbia; four daughters, Jill Jepson of Minneapolis. Jan Jepson at San Bruno, Kim Melvin of Modesto and Jennifer
Jepson of Italy; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Jimenez Jose D 040107 p3
Jose D. Jimenez April 23,1925 Jan. 3, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Jose D. Jirnenez, 78, of Patterson, who died Saturday at
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Jimenez, was a native of Zacatecas, Mexico, and he had lived in Patterson for
31 years. He had worked as a farm laborer for more than 35 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Elodia Jimenez of Patterson; four sons, Guadalupe Jimenez, Filemon Jimenez
and Jose Jimenez, all of Modesto, and Juan Jimenez of Portervile; seven daughters, Sara Banuelos and Patricia Garcia,
both of Modesto, Maribel Jimenez of Riverbank, Irma D. Jimenez, Mirna Jimenez, Betty Benitez and Keli Duenas, all of
Patterson; 31 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral
Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Thursday s Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m.
today at the chapel.
Johnson Paul W 041009 p12
Paul W. Johnson April 21, 1912 Oct. 5, 2004
Services will be Wednesday for lifelong Patterson resident Paul W. Johnson, 92, who died Tuesday at Emanuel Medical
Center in Turlock. A native of Patterson and 1931 graduate of Patterson High School, Mr. Johnson bore the distinction
of being the city's oldest continuous resident at the time of his death. A self-employed farmer for more than 60 years, he
raised grapes, apricots and walnuts at the family ranch on Del Puerto Avenue. He purchased the land with the help of his
father, and the house built upon it was a gift to his bride. He was a carpenter by trade, but a rancher by love and vocation,
family members recall. A lifelong member of Patterson Evangelical Covenant Church, Mr. Johnson was baptized,
confirmed and married there. He served as deacon, Sunday School superintendent, music leader, trustee, congregation
chairman and building committee chairman. He was chairman of the building committee when the church was remodeled
from 1951 to 1952. Up until he died, Mr. Johnson could tell anyone who asked the cost of the renovation project and
who shared the workload. According to his family, he was always more than willing to give credit for that
accomplishment to others. In response to his years of service to the church, the congregation named the social hall in his
honor at the church's 85th anniversary in 1996. Mr. Johnson is survived by his sons, Rodney M. Johnson of Patterson
and Donald A. Johnson and his wife, Suzanne, of Albany, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Pearl M. Peterson Johnson, who died in 1991; parents Albin and Minnie
Johnson; sisters Linnea Hansen and Frances Balswick; and brothers Walter and Stanley Johnson. Wednesday's services
will begin at 11 a.m. at Patterson Covenant Church, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., visitation will be observed from 9:30 to 10
a.m. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Johnson's name may be sent to Patterson
Covenant Church, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363.
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Charles R. Kimball Sept 1, 1952 -- Feb. 21, 2004
Funeral services will be Friday for former Patterson resident Charles K. Kimball, 51, of Modesto, who died Saturday at
Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Kimball was a native of Ceres who had lived in Modesto for 27 years. He worked as a
dispatcher for the Modesto Irrigation District for 28 years. A I970 graduate of Patterson High School, he was a master
counselor in Demolay and an Eagle Scout. As an adult, he served on the board of review of the Boy Scouts and on the
board of the Girl Scouts for the Muir Trail Council. He also was a member of the board of the Manteca Sportsmen s
Club and a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons 488, Stockton Scottish Rite Bodies and
Modesto Bowling Association. He ll also be remembered as an avid player of Patterson Irrigator football contests.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Kimball of Modesto; children, Carl Kimball of Vandenburg Air Force Base and Lisa
Kimball of Modesto; parents, Robert and Laura Kimball of Patterson; and brothers, Michael Kimball of Modesto,
Richard Kimball of Salem, Ore, and John Kimball of Elk Grove. He was preceded in death by a brother. Friday s
funeral will begin at 1:30 p.m., after visitation from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs, 704
12th St., in Modesto. Burial will be in Modesto s Acacia Memorial Park. Remembrances may he made to the Shriners
Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817.
Kjonaas Alvin O 041224 p7
Alvin Oden Kjonaas April 3, 1919 Dec. 14, 2004
A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2005, for Alvin Oden Kjonaas of Morongo Valley, who died Dec. 14, in
Menton. Mr. Kjonaas, 85, was born in Minot, N.D., on April 3, 1919, and graduated from Minot High School in 1938.
He then moved to Oregon and from there enlisted in the U.S. Air Corps, as it was known at that time. He spent 4½ years
with the Flying Tigers and was stationed in China, Burma and India during World War II. Mr. Kjonaas moved to
Patterson in 1945 shortly after his military service was over and established a service station at Highway 33 and El
Circulo, where T&M Market is now. He was known for a sign at the station that said, If you cant stop, smile as you go
by." Mr. Kjonaas also established a taxi service and an icehouse on the lot of the service station. He eventually sold the
service station and purchased the Texaco bulk plant, which is no longer in existence, on Highway 33. Mr. Kjonaas
delivered gas to clients in Patterson, Westley and Vernalis and to service stations throughout the area. He was a
volunteer fireman with the Patterson Fire Department and a member of the 2030 Club and the Rotary Club. Mr. Kjonaas
married Ann Marie Azevedo in 1948. They raised his two children, Kurt and Kris, on South Seventh Street. Mr. Kjonaas
and the late George Robison, a former city employee, built a swimming pool in Mr. Kjonaas back yard. Mr. Kjonaas also
built boats in Patterson. Mr. Kjonaas moved his family to Indio in 1961, where he managed a mobile home park for some
time. After that, he was employed 17 years by Desert Sands Unified School District. While in Indio, Mr. Kjonaas built a
Very Easy" airplane with his friend, Allen Svoboda, with plans purchased from Burt Rutan. Mr. and Mrs. Kjonaas would
fly the plane to Modesto to visit family in Patterson and Turlock. Mr. Kjonaas also remodeled a Swift and Mulrooney
airplane. Mr. Kjonaas retired from the school district in 1980, and he and Ann often traveled to the Canadian border.
While passing through Patterson, they would visit Anns twin sister, Irene Gregory, who died in 1992, and her sisters,
Vivian Espy and Rosemarie Starcher, Anns brothers, John Azevedo and Tony Azevedo, (now of Temecula) and many
friends. Mr. Kjonaas is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann Kjonaas of Cherry Valley; daughter Kris Kjonaas Reade,
son-in-law Oscar Reade of Cherry Valley and daughter-in-law Mary Kjonaas of Parker, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Andy
Reade, Jake Reade, Amanda Reade Sutton and their spouses Lee Kjonaas, Zara Star and Rachel Kjonaas; six great-
grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Kjonaas of Pahrump, Nev.; two sisters, Mavis Gomes of Turlock and Irene Lucas of
Grass Valley, and their spouses; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Kjonaas son Kurt, a granddaughter and his parents,
George and Inez Kjonaas, formerly of Patterson, predeceased him. Remembrances may be sent to Church of the Lighted
Cross, P.O. Box 83, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, or a favorite charity. The Jan. 16 service will begin at 3 p.m. at Church
of the Lighted Cross, 11518 Elbow Road, in Morongo Valley. The Patterson Irrigator runs obituaries as a free service to
its readers. To qualify for a free obituary, the deceased must have either lived in Tracy at some time or have listed
survivors who call Tracy their home. For information on free obituaries, contact the Patterson Irrigator at 892-6987.
Kuhn Harry E 040714 p7
Harry Edward Kuhn Oct. 4, 1929 -- July12, 2004
Services will be Friday for Harry Edward Kuhn, 74, of Patterson, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in
Turlock, Mr. Kuhn was a native of Fairport, Ohio, and had lived in Patterson for 40 years. He was retired from Patterson
Unified School District, where he had worked as a custodian. He was past president of the California School Employee
Association and the Teamsters Union. He also was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and twice was a
recipient of the Purple Heart. He is survived by his children, Mark Kuhn, Matthew Kuhn, Eric Kuhn and Ruthann Lara,
all of Patterson, Lisa Gordon of Turlock, Kim Baxter of Fremont and Laura Filice of Modesto; a sister, Barbara Winters
of Peninsula, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren. Friday s graveside service will begin at 1 p.m., at the San Joaquin Valley
National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillview, Funeral Chapel, 450 W Las
Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Father Conners Endowment Trust Fund, P O Box
1174, Patterson 95363, or to the West Stanislaus Fire District , PO Box 565, Patterson 95363.
La Torre Violet C 040605 p10
Violet Catherine La Torre Oct.5, 1915 -- June 1, 2004
A rosary will be recited and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Violet Catherine La Torre, 88, who
died Tuesday at her home in Patterson. Mrs. La Torre was a native of Oakland who lived in the Bay Area until a year
ago, when she moved to Patterson. She was a homemaker. Her son, Dr. Peter La Torre of Patterson, said his mother
always encouraged her children to get a good education, and he and his siblings all earned college degrees. He
remembers his mother learned to drive a car at age 50 but gave up after four years. Mrs. La Trorre was a member of
Sacred Heart Church in Patterson, Italian Catholic Federation, Buon Tempo Club and St. Clements Church in Hayward.
She is survived by her husband, Peter P. La Torre Sr. of Patterson; two sons, Dr. Peter P. La Torre Jr. of Patterson and
Michael V La Torre of Alamo; three daughters, Frances La Torre of Hayward, Luceen Dun of Norman, Okla., and
Lorraine Brescia of Silver Spring, Md.; two brothers, John Parenti of Lodi and Jacapo Jay" Parenti of Pacific Grove; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Tuesday s rosary and Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church,
529 I St. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. Burial will be
at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26820 Mission Blvd, in Hayward, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be
made to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.0. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; or to PRIDE, P.O. Box 1543, Patterson
95363
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Brunett Lane July 28, 1918 -- March 8,2004
A graveside service will be held at the Patterson District Cemetery on Tuesday for former resident Brunett Lane, 85, who
died Monday in Clovis. Mrs. Lane was born in Marysville, Okla., and she lived in Patterson from 1946 to 1987. For the
last 11 years, she lived in Clovis. She loved quilting, embroidery and crafts of all kinds. Her family described her as a
hard worker who loved to spend time with her loving husband, sons and grandchildren. She is survived by three sons,
Keith Lane and his wife, Louise, of Clovis, Bob Lane and his wife, Brenda, of Connecticut and Jim Lane and his wife,
Linda. of Connecticut; brothers Buster Russell and his wife, Ruth, of Oklahoma, and Alvin Russell and his wife, Louise,
of Oklahoma; grandchildren Teresa, Russet Gretchen, Heidi and Michael; and great-grandchildren Paula, Julie Anne,
Jonathan and Brielle. She was preceded by death in 1984 by her husband, Henry Lane, a longtime postmaster. Visitation
will be observed at Boice Funeral Home in Clovis from 9 to 11 a.m. today. The graveside service will begin at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the Patterson District Cemetery.
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Woman Killed in Five-Car Crash: Gye Young Lee; CHP closes 1-5 for two hours; A five-car collision on Interstate 5
north of Westley killed one woman on the Memorial Day holiday and led to nine injuries. Gye Young Lee, 27, of San
Francisco, was killed Monday after her car crossed the center divider and crashed into two oncoming sport utility
vehicles, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The CHP closed the highway for two hours as a result of the
accident, causing traffic on the highway to back up for several hours. "It s very unusual for someone to cross over (the
center divider) ever since they put in rumble strips over there," said CHP officer Alexander Coussirat, who took the
report on the accident. We don t know if ( Lee ) fell asleep or what happened. Lee s passenger, 30 year old Jin Wou Kim
of Los Angeles, was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, where he was treated for major injuries. Nine other
people received minor to moderate injuries from the accident, according to a CHP report. Lee was driving a 2001 Toyota
Camry southbound on Interstate 5 around 5:30 p.m. when her car crossed the center divider just into the northbound lane
just north of the Ingram Creek exit for an unknown reason, according to the report. The Camry crashed into a 2001 Ford
Expedition driven by 50 year old Hayward resident Nimfa Coleman and then hit a 1998 Ford Expedition driven by 36
year old Hayward resident Jose Chavez. After the Camry struck the first SUV and before it hit the second, a 2002 Suburu
WRX heading northbound swerved off the roadway and came to rest on the eastern embankment, according to the report.
Then, a 1997 Toyota Corolla driven by Sparks, Nev, resident Edina Jambor collided with the 1998 Expedition after the
Expedition was struck by the Camry. The accident led the CHP to close northbound lanes near the Ingram Creek Road
exit between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Traffic was redirected to take eastbound Howard Avenue to Highway 33 and then to
take eastbound Highway 132 to northbound Interstate 5. A manager at the Arco AM/PM store on Rogers Road said
traffic was backed up beyond the Sperry Avenue exit. Martha Arevlo, who works at the Union 76 station on Rogers
Road, said she was traveling home from Los Angeles Monday evening and she noticed traffic back up as far south as
Gustine. She said she and her fellow travelers decided to get off at the Crows Landing exit rather than the usual
Patterson exit. Details of what caused the Camry to cross into the northbound lane were still under investigation as of
Tuesday. In addition to Lee s major wounds, five of the seven passengers in Coleman s vehicle were treated for minor to
moderate injuries, and Coleman was treated for minor injuries at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Chavez was
treated for minor injuries at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and two of Jambor s passengers were treated for minor
to moderate injuries. Everyone was wearing seat belts at the time of the collision, and it does not appear alcohol played
any role, Coussirat said.
Leija Luis R 041117 p7
Luis Rodriguez Leija Aug. 25, 1920 Nov.15, 2004
Services will be Friday for longtime Patterson resident Luis Rodriguez Leija, 84, who died Monday at his home.
A native of Mexico, Mr. Leija lived in Patterson 15 years. He was a cannery worker for Libby McNeil 15 years.
He is survived by brothers Atanacio Leija of Patterson, and Ignacio Leija and Guadalupe Leija, both of San Antonio,
Texas; and sister Juanita Jimenez of Sunnyvale. Friday's funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral
Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be
observed from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.
Lilledahl Annie V 040228 p3
Annie Velma Lilledahl Jan. 11, 1918 -- Feb 25 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will he celebrated Tuesday for Annie Velma Rocha Lilledahl, 86, of Newman, who died
Wednesday at San Luis Convalescent Hospital in Newman. Mrs. Lilledahl was a native of Volta and had lived in
Newman 70 years. She was a press machine operator with the Westside Dry Cleaners for 25 years. She was a
parishioner of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was an avid
baker who had been one of 13 children. She is survived by her daughter, Debi Crow of Crows Landing; sister Teresa
Quenneville of the Bay Area; two grandchildren; Stacy Crow of Crows Landing and Ryan Crow of Chico. The rosary
will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman. Tuesday s Mass will begin at 10
a.m. at St. Joachim s Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Burial will follow in Newman's Hills Ferry
Cemetery. Visitation will he observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
The Orestimba Scholarship Community Association (TOSCA) Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 18, Newman 95360.
Lomeli Maria G 040615 p5
Maria Guadalupe Lomeli Nov. 24, 1934 -- June 12, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson for Maria
Guadalupe Lomeli, 69, who died at her home in Grayson on Saturday. Mrs. Lomeli was a native of Ixtlahuacan, Mexico.
and she lived in Grayson for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a
Eucharistic minister and a founding member and past president of the Guadalupe Society. She was also involved in the
Euncuentros Juvenil Movement and the Cursillo Movement, and she was an instructional aide for the Migrant Education
Program. Mrs. Lomeli also taught knitting at Grayson School to children and to adults. She loved gardening and the
outdoors and enjoyed hunting and camping. Mrs. Lomeli loved to cook, especially mole. And she loved taking care of
her grandchildren.. She is survived by her husband, Guadalupe Lomeli of Grayson; her children, Arturo Lomeli of
Modesto, Jorge Lomeli of Modesto, Amparo Lilia Lomeli-Gill of Grayson and Alicia Perez of Newman; her brothers
Marcos Estrella of Patterson and Raul Estrella of Mexico; sisters Esperanza Sevilla of Mexico, Refugio Pina of
Landcaster; Catalina Estrella and Ana Rosa Flores of Los Angles; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Salvador Estrella, and sisters, Herlinda and Consuelo Estrella. Following
today s Mass at the church, 529 I St., burial will take place at Patterson District Cemetery; 10800 Highway 33.
Visitation, a rosary and vigil look place Tuesday at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Luna Lydia O 040131 p3
Lydia Olga Luna April 1,1959 -- Jan 28,2004
Services will be Monday for Lydia Olga Salinas Luna, 44, of Patterson, who died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center
in Modesto. Mrs. Luna was born in Mexico and lived in Patterson for 34 years. She was a member of New Life in Christ
Church in Patterson. She is survived by her five children, Geronimo Flores Jr., Johnny Luna, Crista Cruz, Adrianna
Flores and Alyssa Flores, all of Patterson; her parents, Juan and Lupe Salinas of Patterson; two brothers, Joe Luna of
Modesto and Nachie Luna of Patterson; four sisters, Gabby Riviera and Candy Arroyo of Patterson, Mary Salinas of
Santa Maria and Terri Salinas of Modesto; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 2003 by her husband,
Geronimo Flores. Monday s funeral service will be at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. in
Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery.
Marquez Mellanie E 040508 p7
Mellanie Ellen Marquez Aug. 12, 2008 -- April 25, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Patterson resident Mellanie Ellen Marquez, 8 months old, who
died April 25 in Modesto. She died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Santa Nella while she was on a
family vacation. Born in Hayward, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She is survived by
her parents, Raul and Sheila Marquez of Patterson; a brother Raul Marquez of Patterson; grandparents, Ilefonso and
Maria Herrera of Patterson and Abundio Marquez of Palo Alto; great-grandparents, Sebastian and Ellena Murillo of
Hayward, Ildefonso Herrera of Mexico and Maria Marquez of Mexico. Monday s Mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, 529 1 St., in Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery.
Marquez Mellanie E 040529 p7
Trust Fund: Mellanie Ellen Marquez; Fund set up for family of 8 month old girl; A trust fund has been set up for the
family of the late Mellanie Ellen Marquez, 8 months old, who died April 25 in Modesto. She died of injuries sustained
in an automobile accident in Santa Nella while she was on a family vacation. She is survived by her parents, Raul and
Sheila Marquez of Patterson; a brother, Raul Marquez of Patterson; grandparents, Ildefonso and Maria Herrera of
Patterson and Abundio Marquez of Palo Alto; great-grandparents, Sebastian and Ellena Murillo of Hayward, Ildefonso
Herrera of Mexico and Maria Marquez of Mexico. The trust fund is at Bank of the West, 5 Plaza Circle. For
information: 892-6114.
Martin Virginia A 040204 p3
Virginia Martin Jan. 30, 1919 -- Jan. 31,2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday in Oakdale for Virginia Agnes Correia Martin, 85, who died
Saturday at her borne in Oakdale. Mrs. Martin was a native of Warm Springs and lived in Oakdale for the last 31 years.
She also lived in Patterson for 21 years arid in Turlock for 20 years. She was a line worker at Patterson Frozen Foods for
eight years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oakdale and was a member of the Grannies Iris Club
and a leader in the Mountain View 4-H Club. She is survived by her husband,. Rico Martin of Oakdale; three children,
Gene Martin of Modesto, Beverly Relvas of Modesto, and Velma Mendonca of Ceres; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. A rosary
will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, 830 W. F St., in Oakdale, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m.
Thursday Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1225 Olive Ave., Oakdale. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Lung Association, I231 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton. 95207.
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John Michael Massei May 5, 1950 -- July 29, 2004
Graveside services will be Thursday for Patterson resident John Michael Massei, 54, who died July 29 at his home.
A native of Worcester, Mass., Mr Massei lived In Patterson 11 years. He was a furnace tender for Owens-Illinois Glass
Container Co. in Tracy for 18 years. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Massei served during the Vietnam War. He is survived
by his wife, Deborah Massei of Patterson; son, David Alonzo of Patterson; daughter, Lisa Gomez of Modesto; and 11
grandchildren. Thursday s service will begin at 1 p.m., at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery on McCabe Road, in
Gustine. Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson, is handling arrangements.
Matteri Bernice D 041124 p8
Bernice Delores Matteri Sept. 21, 1924 Nov. 21, 2004
A graveside service will be today for Patterson resident Bernice Delores Vargas Matteri, 80, who died Sunday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Matteri was a native of Newman who had lived in Patterson 75 years. She
was co-owner of Johnny's Service Station 30 years and had worked at Paradise Cafι and Westside Cleaners. She also
worked as a school bus driver for many years. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and
was also a member of the Young Ladies Institute, Patterson Historical Society, Patterson Garden Club and California
Women for Agriculture. She was a Patterson High School graduate. She is survived by her husband, John Matteri of
Patterson; sons Mike Matteri, Alan Matteri, Jack Matteri and John Matteri, all of Patterson; brother Joe Vargas of
Newman; sisters Evelyn Vargas and Madeline Correia, both of Patterson; five grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren. Today's graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be
conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Y.L.I., c/o Marie Archer,
949 Arambel Drive, Patterson 95363; or to the Patterson Garden Club, c/o Bev Hammon, 116 N. Sixth St., Patterson
95363
McGowan George T 040519 p6
George Thomas McGowan Sept. 23 , 1988 May15, 2004
Services are today for George Thomas McGowan, 65, of Patterson, who died Saturday at his home. Mr. McGowan was
a native of San Francisco and had lived in Puerto Canyon 18 years. He was a self employed rancher. He was a volunteer
with the San Antone Valley Volunteer Fire Department and was fire chief for 12 years. He also was active with Newark
Little League and football teams. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Patricia McGowan of
Patterson; children, Robert McGowan of San Diego and Michael McGowan, Joy Aguiar and Kerry Breault, all of
Livermore; eight grandchildren;. four great-grandchildren. Today s memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview
Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson.
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Thomas McGuire Feb. 25,1916 March 8, 2004
A funeral service will be Friday for Thomas McGuire, 88, of Grayson, who died Monday at his son s home in Hesperia.
Mr. McGuire was a native of Newport, Ark., and he had lived in Grayson 68 years. He worked 50 years as a heavy
equipment oiler for the Operating Engineers Local No. 3. He is survived by his children, James Thomas McGuire of
Modesto, Billy Joe McGuire of Hesperia and Betty Jean Hendrix of Patterson; 12 grandchildren; many great-
grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell McGuire, and a
brother. Friday s service will begin at 1 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial
will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer s Disease Foundation, 416 Downey Ave., Modesto 95354.
McRivette Virginia L 040327 p4
Virginia Lee McRivette Oct. 31, 1945 March 25, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Modesto resident Virginia Lee McRivette, 58, who died
Thursday at her home. Mrs. McRivette was a native of Modesto, and she lived in Newman as a child before moving to
Modesto many years ago. She was a school secretary for the Modesto City Schools District for 15 years. She is survived
by her husband, Bill McRivette of Modesto; son, Michael McRivette of Los Angeles; daughter, Katy Vivaldi of Granite
Bay; and grandchildren, Colieen and Connor Vivaldi, both of Granite Bay. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday
at St. Joachim s Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the church.
Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.
Remembrances may made to ALS Association Bay Area Chapter, 140 Geary St., fourth floor, San Francisco 94108, or to
Community Hospice, 601 Ave., Modesto 95350.
Mendonca Ermelinda C 040407 p5
Ermelinda Couto Mendonca July 20, 1947 -- April 3, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Ermelinda "Erma" Couto Mendonca, 56, of Crows Landing, who
died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Mendonca was a native of Feteira, Terceira, Azores, and had
lived in Crows Landing 35 years. She was a self employed housekeeper 15 years. She also was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church of Patterson, and in addition to her membership on the Patterson F.D.E.S. Committee, she and her
husband served as presidents of the festa in 1988-89. She also belonged to the S.E.S. Co. No. 40 of Patterson, St.
Monica s Young Ladies Institute of Willows, S.P.R.S.I., Our Lady of Fatima of Thornton, Our Lady of Fatima of Turlock
and Our Lady of Miracles of Gustine. She enjoyed whist card parties, Portuguese festas, bullfights, cooking, traveling
and, most of all, family gatherings. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Eliseu "Eli" S. Mendonca of Crows
Landing; sons Eliseu "Eli Merdonca Jr and Mathew J. Mendonca. both of Crows Landing; daughters Patricia Marie
Lopes of Turlock and Ermelinda A. Faustino of Gustine; her mother, Mary Couto of Willows; brothers Joe S. Couto and
Frank S. Couto. both of Willows; and two grandchildren. A vigil was observed on Tuesday, and today s Mass will begin
at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at Turlock Memorial Park. Services
will be conducted by Wbitehurst, Norton & Dias Chapel Turlock. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer
Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Modesto 95350, or Father Connors Memorial Fund, Sacred Heart Church, 529 I St., Patterson
95363
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Moses Garcia Montalbo Sept 5. 1941 -- Jan. 29, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Moses Garcia Montalbo, 62, of Modesto, who died
Thursday at his son's home in Modesto. Mr. Montalbo was a native of Brownwood, Texas. He lived in Patterson from
1965 to 1974 before moving to Modesto, where he lived for 30 years. He was a self-employed carpenter for 40 years. He
was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto. He enjoyed
traveling, woodworking and Tejano music. He is survived hi his wife, Carmen Montalbo of Modesto; eight children,
Moses Montalbo Jr., Gabriel Montalbo, Dora Ybarra, Delia Montalbo, Dianna Montalbo, Wilma Montalbo, Veronica
Sanchez and Monica Montalbo all of Modesto: three hrothers, Antonio Montalbo of Riverbank, Ralph Montalbo of
Phoenix, Ariz., and Joe Montalbo of Modesto: five sisters, Josephine Solis of Patterson. Dominga Alvazez of Modesto,
Angelita Hernandez of Texas, Isabel Rodriguez and Mary Montalbo, both of Stockton; 39 grandchildren; and 13 great-
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafel and Angelita Montalbo; two brothers, David Montalbo in
1976 and Willie Montalbo in 1994; and a sister, San Juana Montalbo in 2002. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7
p.m. Tuesday, followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson.
Wednesday s Mass will begin 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow at
Patterson District Cemetery.
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Beatrice B. Morias May30, 1926 May 4, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday for Beatrice Bernadine Borges Morias, 77, of Crows Landing who
died May 4 at her home. Mrs. Morias was a native of Patterson and lifelong resident of Crows Landing. She was a
homemaker who worked as a school bus driver for several years. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Patterson and a Little League mother. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1944. She is survived by
her husband, Joe Morias of Crows Landing; sons Rick Morias, Tim Morias, Bob Morias and Joe Morias, all of Turlock;
sister Alice Borelli of Modesto; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Patterson, with burial at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella.
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Anthony Diaz Muniz Sept. 28, 1984 - Nov. 26, 2004
Services were Friday for Tracy resident Anthony Diaz Muniz Sr., 20, who died Nov. 26 in a vehicle accident on Interstate
680. Born in Henmet, Mr. Muniz lived there five years before moving to Tacy 15 years ago. He graduated from Tracy
High School in 2002. Mr. Muniz worked as a magazine subscription merchandiser, and he enjoyed football, particularly
the Oakland Raiders, and rap music. Mr. Muniz is survived by his 2-year-old son, Anthony Muniz Jr. of Tracy; mother
Shelly Manulak of Tracy; father Gilbert Muniz of Hemet; brothers Louie Davison of Patterson, Steven Muniz of Tracy
and GiIbert Muniz Jr. of Hemet; and sisters Debra, Rebecca, and Victoria Gomes and Elizabeth Davison, all of Tracy.
Friday's service took place at Center of Hope Church in Tracy. Cunningham's Affordable Burial and Cremation, 1717
Coffee Road, in Modesto, handled arrangements. A memorial fund has been set up at the Bank of Stockton. All
contributions should be made to account No. 2426165320 at any branch.
Nelson Jack S 040407 p5
Jack S. Nelson Feb. 11, 1945 -- March 31, 2004
A graveside service will be observed today for Jack S. Nelson, 59, of Patterson. who died March 31 at Doctors Medical
Center in Modesto. Mr. Nelson was a native and lifelong resident of Patterson. He was a truck driver for 40 years, the
last two years with Carl Giesler Trucking Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a 1963 graduate of
Patterson High School. He is survived by his children, William Nelson and Joanna Gentis, both of Sonora; his father,
William Nelson of Patterson; his brother, Tom Nelson of Twain Heart and two grandchildren. Today s service will begin
at 2 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society; 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350
Neuman Ruben 040714 p4
Ruben Neuman; Local Police on Lookout after Shooting Officers Suspect Saturday s Attack in Newman Is Gang Related
Patterson police are keeping an eye out for gang activities in the wake of a fatal gang related shooting in Newman on
Saturday. Newman resident Ruben "Joey" Neuman, 21, died in an ambulance shortly after a drive-by shooting at 10:44
p.m. Newman Police Department officials said police are on the lookout for a dark color sport utility vehicle and a gray
pick-up that may have been involved. Reports say four men got out of the vehicles and beat Neuman, then one of then
pulled out a gun and fired. "We re following up on all information we re receiving," Newman Lt. Edward Katen said
Tuesday. "We re receiving a lot of calls, and we re not discounting anything. We re following up on every lead, every
tip, everything". Katen said the method of the attack and the fact that Neuman was a documented gang member enabled
police to conclude the murder was gang-related. Katen also said the victim was wearing red. Patterson Police Services
Detective Frank Navarro said red is the color normally associated with the Norteno street gang. He said a recent flurry of
shootings in Modesto coupled with sporadic activity on the West Side have caused local police to step up patrols in gang
hot spots. Nortenos frequent blocks south of E Street between Highway 33 and Ward Avenue and neighborhoods
between East Las Palmas and Walnut avenues, Navarro said. He said there also is another Norteno faction that fans out
in Newman, Patterson, Westley and Vernalis. "And we have some of the southerners, Surenos, that hang out in the area
of Felipe Garza Park," he said. The last Patterson shooting was reportedly a drive-by that occurred three or four years ago
on North Hartley Street. The Newman police dispatch states that Saturday s alteration took place at Kern and P streets in
Newman. The intersection stands just a block west of the Newman police station. Officers said they found Neuman
lying in the street. The Stanislaus County Sheriff s Department is leading the investigation, assisted by Newman police.
Nunes Joyce M 040714 p7
Joyce Mae Nunes April 24, 1932 -- .July 10, 2004
Services were private for Joyce Mae Denton Nunes, 71, of Crows Landing, who died Saturday at her home.
Mrs. Nunes was a native of Salinas and had lived in Crows Landing for 47 years. She was a homemaker and a graduate
of Paris High School in Paris, Ark. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Nunes of Crows Landing; sons, Mark W.
Nunes of Newman and Tom Nunes and Tony F. Nunes, both of Crows Landing; mother, Neila Denton of Sacramento;
brother, Ron Denton of Modesto; sister, Wanda Jean Novak of Sacramento; and four grandchildren. The graveside
service was private, with services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman. Memorial contributions may be
made to T.O.S.C.A., The Orestimba Scholarship Community Association Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 18, Newman 95360.
Olivera Mary E 041023 p18
Mary E. Borba Olivera July 27, 1910 Oct. 19, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Newman resident Mary E. Borba Olivera, 94, who died
Tuesday at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton. A native of St. Jorge, the Azores, Mrs. Olivera lived in the
Stanislaus County 50 years. She was a homemaker and had been an employee of Westside Cleaners in Patterson many
years. She was a parishioner of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman. Mrs. Olivera is survived by her son, Joseph
Olivera of Stockton; a nephew, Ed Borba of Newman; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death in 1962 by her husband, Joseph Olivera. Monday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's
Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. The rosary will be recited during the Mass. Burial will follow at Patterson
District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman is
handling arrangements.
Pacho Minerva F 041204 p9
Minerva F Pacho July 9, 1929 - Nov. 30, 2004
Services were Friday for Tracy Homemaker Minerva F. Pacho, 75, who died Tuesday at Kaiser foundation Hospital in
Manteca. Mrs. Pacho moved to Tracy from Fremont six years ago. She had lived in Fremont 36 years. A member of the
Jehovah's Witnesses, Mrs. Pacho loved bible studies. She also enjoyed music, family functions and cooking, gardening
and shopping. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and a great friend. She is survived by four
children, Daniel and Patricia Pacho, both of Tracy, Yolanda Pacho of San Francisco, and David Pacho and his wife,
Joann, of Alameda; three siblings, William Fernandez of Manteca, Delmis Fernandez of Patterson and Lourdes Degraw
of Fremont; a grandson, Christopher Pacho of Newark; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pacho was preceded in
death by her husband of 51 years, Eleno M. Pacho. Friday's graveside services were at Tracy Cemetery. Fry Memorial
Chapel, 550 S. Central Ave., in Tracy, handled arrangements. Contributions in Mrs. Pacho's name may be sent to the
American Cancer society, 207 E Alpine Ave., Stockton 95204.
Patterson Arthur Jr 041117 p7
Arthur Patterson Jr. March 29, 1923 Nov. 12, 2004
Private services were held for World War II U.S. Air Force veteran Arthur Patterson Jr., 81, of Patterson, who died
Friday at Pleasant View Convalescent Hospital in Cupertino. Mr. Patterson was a native of Denver, Colo., and had lived
in Patterson five years. He previously lived in Santa Clara 34 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the
Elks Lodge in Santa Clara. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Patterson of Patterson; sons Joseph Patterson and James
Patterson, both of Patterson, and John Patterson of San Jose; and two grandchildren. Services were conducted by
Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave.,
Suite C, Modesto 95350.
Pearson Christopher M 040207 p4
Christopher Michael Pearson April 1, 1993 Feb 4. 2004
Services will be Monday for Las Palmas Elementary School student Christopher Michael Pearson, 10, who died
Wednesday at Children s Hospital in Oakland following an 18 day battle with meningitis. Born in Stockton, Christopher
lived in Livermore nine years before moving to Patterson a year ago. He enjoyed playing with Pokemon cards, video
games and football. He was an Oakland Raiders fan and attended all of the team s home games this season. Christopher
will be remembered as a caring child. Christopher is survived by his parents, Efrain and Cynthia Chavez of Patterson; his
grandparents, Grover and Vivian Van Gurp of Sonora, and Josefina Rodriguez of Westley; and numerous aunts and
uncles. His grandfather, Efrain Jaimes Rodriguez, preceded him in death. Monday s services will be at I p.m. in the
chapel of Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave., in Tracy, where visitation will be observed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday. Burial will be in Tracy cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road, in Tracy.
Peterson Mona J 040814 p8
Mona Jones Peterson Aug. 30, 1919 Aug. 8, 2004
Graveside services will be Aug. 21 in Patterson for former resident Mona Jones Peterson, 84, who died Sunday at her
home in Sun City, Ariz Born in Oakland, Mrs. Peterson graduated with honors from Oakland High School in 1937. She
moved to Stockton after high school and met her husband, Walter Peterson. They lived in San Diego after marrying and
then moved to Patterson in the 1940s. They lived in Patterson for four years before moving to Santa Monica, and then
returned to Patterson a few years later. In 1979, the Petersons retired and moved to Sun City, where Mrs. Peterson
enjoyed leading an aerobics class for senior citizens. She and her family enjoyed table tennis. She also left a legacy of
poetry she wrote from the time she was a teenager to the present. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Barnett of
Tempe, Ariz.; her grandchildren, Jeff Torrison and Donna Hance, both of Patterson; and six great-grandchildren,
Cambria, Rebecca and Kurtis Hance, and Justin Torrison and Samantha and Erica Smith, all of Patterson. The Aug. 21
service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. A memorial service was held at the
United Church of Sun City. Sun Land Mortuary of Sun City is handling arrangements.
Ramirez Francisco 041229 p8
Man Killed In I5 Crash: Francisco Ramirez (see Obit: 050122 p8); One man was killed and five people were injured
early Christmas morning in a three-car collision on Interstate 5 about three miles north of the Patterson exit. It was very
dense fog when I pulled up said Patterson Fire Department Division Chief Jeff Gregory. "There were car parts all over
both lanes." The age and identity of the man killed is unknown, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner Office. A
report from the California Highway Patrol said he was going the wrong way in the left northbound lane in a 1989 Ford
Ranger shortly after 4 a.m. The CHP report also said that Jaie Kwak, 26, of Los Angeles, was heading north in the same
lane in a 2005 Subaru Outback when she noticed the Ranger heading straight toward her. Kwak turned to the right in an
effort to avoid a collision, according to the report, but the Ranger rammed her left front end. Kwak was going about 65
mph, officers said, and Aziza Sidiqi, 88, of Pomona was also headed north in a 1996 Mazda MPV in the lane just to her
right. Kwak's car pushed Ranger into the Mazda, and the Ranger spun in a southwesterly direction and ended up on the
center median. Meanwhile, the Subaru Spun in a northeasterly direction and came to a stop on the right asphalt shoulder,
while Sidiqi s car came to rest in the left lane on Interstate 5 north, the report says. Officers said the driver of the Ranger
was stuck inside the vehicle, which caught fire. The pickup was fully engulfed as emergency personnel arrived. The man
was pronounced dead on the scene. Gregory said emergency personnel had someone in the car with Kwak as they fought
to free her. "We were just trying to get her out the right way without causing anymore injury" he said. Kwak and her
passenger, Aaron Artino, 26, of Redondo Beach, were transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto with major
injuries. Sidiqi and two of his passengers, Nadir Sidiqi, 40, and Mohamed Sidiqi, 78, were taken to Sutter Tracy
Community Hospital in Tracy for minor and moderate injuries. Me don t know what caused him to get on the wrong
way, and we don t know where he got on the wrong way CHP spokesman Tom Killian said. "it s all being investigated."
Ramirez Pedro 040929 p10
Pedro Ramirez, 64, of Patterson, died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Hillview Funeral Chapel is
handling arrangements.
Ramirez Pedro 041002 p6
Pedro Ramirez Nov. 11, 1939 Sept. 28, 2004
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday for Pedro Ramirez, 64, of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Memorial
Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Ramirez was a native of La Feria, Texas, where he lived until 1979, when he moved to
Stockton. He moved to Patterson in 1983 and had lived here ever since. He traveled extensively for the agricultural
business in which he worked as a farm laborer 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ramirez of Patterson; three
children, Rolando Ramirez of Oregon, Bonnie Cordova Grimaldi of Patterson and Sharon Cordova Small of Mokelumne
Hill; three stepchildren, Joe Cordova of New Mexico, Steve Ramirez of West Point and Kenneth Ramirez of Patterson;
his mother, Maria Trevino of Patterson; a brother, Arnulfo Trevino of Patterson; and five grandchildren. Monday's
Memorial Mass will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Services will be conducted by Hillview
Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1663,
Modesto 95353.
Ramirez Rosalie C 040121 p3
Rosalie Carroll Ramirez Aug 25,1938 Jan. 19, 2004
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Hayward Friday for Rosalie Carroll Ramirez, 65, of Patterson, who died
Monday at home. Mrs. Ramirez was a native of Oakland who lived in Patterson for the past six years. Before that she
lived in Oakland and Hayward for many years. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in
Hayward. She is survived by her husband, Jose Ramirez of Patterson, two sons, Edward Muriana of Broken Arrow,
Okla., and Daniel Ramirez of Oakland; six daughters, Charlene Manzo of Oakland, Lorraine Ruano of Hayward, Virginia
Ramirez of Modesto and Angela Ramirez, Jessica Ramirez and Adriana Ramirez, all of Patterson; a brother, Charles
Price of Texas; a sister, Donna Romero of Modesto; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Joanne Ramirez. Visitation will he observed from 5 to 7 p.m.. followed by a rosary at 7 p.m.
Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Friday s mass will begin at 11 a.m. at St.
Bede Catholic Church. 26950 Patrick Ave., in Hayward. Burial will follow at Hayward s Holy Seplecher Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Suite C, Modesto 95350.
Reichmuth John F 040804 p5
John Frank Reichmuth Oct. 18, 1916 -- July 30, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for long time Patterson farmer John Frank Reichmuth, 87, who
died Friday at the VA Nursing Care Unit in Livermore. A native of Martinez, Mr. Reichmuth had lived in Patterson 77
years, spending 40 of those years as a self employed farmer A parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson,
Mr. Reichrnuth was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. A veteran of both the U.S. Army and the Army Air
Force, Mr. Reichmuth served during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and was a founding member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Dixie
Reichmuth of Patterson; sons, Steve Reichmuth of Patterson, Karl Reichmuth of Rocklin and Ernie Reichmuth of
Madera; sisters, .Josephine Truttman of Franklin and Mary Haugen of Hilmar; and three grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a brother and a sister Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St.
Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson,
where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions in Mr. Reichmuth s name may be made to the Father
Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; or to the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth
Road, Burlingame 94010.
Reis Johnny L 040818 p10
Johnny Lawrence Reis April 8, 1914 -- Aug. 12, 2004
A memorial service will be Saturday for lifelong Patterson resident Johnny Lawrence Reis, 90, who died Thursday at his
home. He was a past member of the Patterson Lions Club, the Moose Lodge in Newman and the Turlock Fisherman's
Club. He had a great interest in the history of Del Puerto Canyon. He worked at Copeland Lumber Co. 18 years and then
Yancey Lumber Co. six years. Before working at the lumber companies, he was a dairy farmer. Mr. Reis is survived by
his wife, Dorothy Reis of Patterson; daughters Linda Horn of Antioch, Susan Pavlakis of Pine Mountain Lake and Diana
Terra of Modesto; stepson Ron Barnes of Orland; stepdaughters Kathleen Bettencourt and Judy Hale, both of Modesto,
and Joyce Noori of Sausalito; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Saturday's memorial service will begin at
10 a.m. at the Federated Methodist- Presbyterian Church, 45 S. El Circulo, in Patterson. Burial will be private. The
family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Reis' name may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Ste.
C, Modesto 95350; or to Patterson Fire Department, P.O. Box 565, Patterson 95363. Allen Mortuary in Turlock is
handling arrangements.
Rice Frieda M 040324 p4
Frieda Mae Rice March 7,1955 March 19, 2004
Burial will he private for Frieda Mae Rice, 49, who died Friday at her home in Patterson. Ms Rice was born in Camden,
Ark., and moved to Patterson in 1969. She worked as a grader for Patterson Frozen Foods, where she was employed for
26 years, and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 748. She enjoyed reading, drawing and painting. Survivors
include two daughters, Desiree Warren of Patterson, and Michelle Ortiz of Bradenton, Fla.; three brothers, Dave Rice of
Phoenix, Ariz., and Ronnie Rice and Michael Johnson of Westville, Okla.; a sister, Joyce Rice, of Westville, Okla.; life
partner, Lonnie Warren of Patterson: and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Ste. C, Modesto 95350.
Rivers Patricia J 041009 p12
Patricia Joan Pat' Rivers May 11, 1930 Oct. 5, 2004
A memorial service and barbecue will be held today for Patterson resident Patricia Joan "Pat" Rivers, 74, who died
Tuesday at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital. Born in San Francisco, Mrs. Rivers lived in Patterson five years and
before that in Newark 43 years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Rivers enjoyed boating with her husband. She loved
collecting recipes and cooking for her family, and she could prepare a meal with practically no items on the shelves. She
loved writing, dancing and singing along with the radio. Mrs. Rivers had a wonderful sense of humor and never missed
an episode of "The Young and the Restless." She adored her husband and loved her little dog, "Chewy." She will be
remembered as a caring and sensitive person who loved everyone, especially her family. Mrs. Rivers is survived by her
husband of 60 years, Ted Rivers; three children, Dan Rivers, and his wife, Edie, of Sacramento, Kathi Young, and her
husband, Steve, of Tracy, and Ted Rivers, and his wife, Jeanette, of Willow Creek; five grandchildren, Danielle Cope of
Grass Valley, Rodney Rivers of Georgia, Shane and Teddy Rivers of Redding, and Josh Mitchell Eureka; five great-
grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Today's memorial service and barbecue will begin at 1 p.m. at the
home Kathi and Steve Young, 1711 Duncan Drive, Tracy. Burial will be private. Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central
Ave., Tracy, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rivers' name may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 207 E. Alpine Ave., Stockton 95204.
Rocha David 041117 p7
David Rocha Oct.16, 1959 Nov. 13, 2004
Funeral services will be today for David Rocha, 45, of Patterson, who died Sunday at Emanuel Hospital in Turlock.
Mr. Rocha was a native of El Paso, Texas, and he had lived in Patterson five years. He was a roofing foreman with B.T.
Roofing 19 years and a union member. He also belonged to New Hope of the Nazerene Church in Patterson. He is
survived by his wife, Yolanda Guzman-Rocha of Patterson; two daughters, Christina Rocha and Veronica Rocha, both of
Patterson; his mother, Victoria Rocha Apodaca of Sunland Park, N.M.; a brother, Raymond Rocha of El Paso, Texas; and
three sisters, Letty V. Johnson of El Paso, Texas, and Irma Ruiz and Emma Apodaca, both of Sunland Park, N.M.
Today's service will begin at 7 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will be
private. Visitation will be observed from 1 to 7 p.m today at the chapel. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral
Chapel, Patterson.
Rodriguez Josefina 040717 p7
Josefina Rodriguez Sept. 18, 1948 -- July12, 2004
Funeral services were Friday for Josefina Rodriguez, 55, who died Monday at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care Center in
Modesto. Born in Mexico, Mrs. Rodriguez was a resident of Westley for 36 years. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed
gardening, shopping playing with her cats and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a
loving mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by three sons, Efrain Rodriguez, and his wife, Cindy; Raul and
Cesar Rodriguez, all of Patterson; a daughter, Leticia Rodriguez, and her boyfriend, Heriberto Barraza, both of Westley; a
sister; Angelica Quigley, and her husband, Burt, of Tracy; and a granddaughter, Claudia Rodriguez of Patterson. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Efrain Rodriguez; her mother-in-law, Sara Rodriguez; and her grandson, Christopher
Pearson. Friday's services and visitation were in the chapel at Hotchkiss Mortuary; 5 W. Highland Ave., Tracy.
Interment was in Tracy Cemetery
Rodriguez Michael L 041218 p7
Michael Lee Rodriguez April 14, 1969 - Dec.14, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday in Turlock for Patterson resident Michael Lee Rodriguez, 35, who
died Wednesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Rodriguez was a native and lifelong resident of Patterson.
He was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He belonged to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
and was involved in Catholic religious education locally. He is survived by his parents, Marcos and Stella Rodriguez of
Patterson; two brothers, Mark Rodriguez Jr. and David Montelongo of Patterson; two sisters, Cynthia Aquillon of Texas,
and Amanda Montelongo of Patterson; and his grandparents, Miguel and Rufina Rodriguez and Angela Rivera, all of
Patterson. Mondays combination rosary/Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial will
follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las
Palmas Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174,
Patterson 95363. The PI runs obituaries as a free service to its readers. Photos may be included. For information: 892-
6187
Rogers Richard 041030 p18
Richard Rogers June 12, 1940 Oct. 26, 2004
Services will be private for former Patterson resident Richard Rogers, 64, of Clovis, who died Tuesday at St. Agnes
Medical Center in Fresno. Mr. Rogers was born in Modesto on June 12, 1940, and grew up on a ranch in Salado Canyon
near Patterson. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1958 and then took a few years off from school to farm
before earning his bachelor's degree in agriculture science from California State University, Fresno, in 1965. The
following year, he received his teaching credential from University of California, Davis, and then went on for his
master's degree in agriculture from California Polytechnical Institute, San Luis Obispo, in 1973. Finally, he earned his
doctorate in agriculture education from Iowa State University in 1978. Mr. Rogers lived in Patterson again from 1966 to
1972. He studied in Iowa before moving to Clovis in 1978 and joined the faculty of Fresno State's School of Agriculture,
where he taught until he retired in 2000. Mr. Rogers was professor emeritus of agricultural education and animal science.
He was honored for his dedication and service to his profession and received many outstanding teacher awards. The
National FFA named Mr. Rogers an honorary American Farmer, and he received the National FFA VIP Citation in 2001
for "making significant contributions to agricultural education." Mr. Rogers' passion and career was vocational
agriculture. He began as a Patterson High School agriculture teacher and went on to provide vocational agriculture
education in continuing teacher preparation at Cal Poly, UC Davis, Iowa State University and Fresno State. Mr. Rogers
was a "teacher of teachers" who often said his lesson plans were to turn out great high school teachers. Hundreds of his
former students teach in high school agriculture departments in the San Joaquin Valley. Mr. Rogers is survived by his
wife of 42 years, Thelma Rogers; his children, Karen Rogers of Lopez Island, Wash., and Gary Rogers of Fresno; his
mother, Mae Belle Rogers of Patterson; his brother, Ronald Rogers of Patterson; and his sisters, Edwina Rogers of
Modesto, Yvonne Alexander of La Plata, Mo., and Jeanette Carlstrom of Santa Clarita. He was preceded in death by his
father, Edward Rogers of Patterson. Services will be private. Boice Funeral Home in Fresno is in charge of
arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Rogers Scholarship, in care of the Ag One
Foundation, 2916 E. Barstow, MS-OF115, Fresno 93740; or the California State FFA Foundation Building Fund, P.O.
Box 1225, Arroyo Grande 93421.
Royce Rosia M T 040818 p10
Rosia Mae Turner Royce Aug. 17, 1934 Aug. 7, 2004
No services are planned for former Patterson resident Rosia Mae Turner Royce, 69, who died Aug. 7 in Reno, Nev.,
following a lengthy illness. Born in Hodgens, Okla., Mrs. Royce moved to Patterson as a young girl, attending Patterson
schools up through high school. She moved to Reno in 1962, working as a card dealer at Harold's Club, The Riverside
and Sundowner. She is survived by her son, Steve Selander, and her daughter, Valerie Richards, both of Reno; two
grandchildren, Jasin Richards and Matt Simmons; a brother, Jimmie Turner; two sisters, Regina Hughes and Mary
Rondas; and her special love, Larry Meredith. Reno Memorial Cremation & Burial Society is handling arrangements.
Ruiz Antonio T 041231 p16
Antonio Tony Ruiz June 9, 1934 Dec. 29, 2004
Private services will be held for Patterson resident Antonio Tony Ruiz, who died Wednesday at his home. Mr. Ruiz, 70,
was born June 9, 1934, in Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Patterson the past 16 years. He was a foreman for Pacific Gas
and Electric Co. for 30 years. Mr. Ruiz enjoyed watching old movies, listening to music of his native country and visiting
with his neighbors. Mr. Ruiz is survived by his father, Benjamin Ruiz of Mexico City; four sons, Cosme H. Ruiz of
Mexico City, Antonio Ruiz II of Ceres, Eduardo Ruiz of Modesto and Jose A. Ruiz of Atwater; two daughters,
Guadalupe Ruiz of Mexico City and Christina Ruiz of Ceres; four brothers, Gustavo Ruiz and Angel Ruiz, both of
Mexico City, and Jose Ruiz and Gonzalo Ruiz, both of Monterey, Mexico; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his brother, Benjamin Ruiz. Burial will be at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Eaton Family
Funeral & Cremation Service, 513 12th St., Modesto is in charge of arrangements.
Russ Evelyn 041002 p6
Evelyn Horowitz Russ Nov. 30, 1911 Sept. 28, 2004
A Memorial Mass was celebrated Thursday for Evelyn Horowitz Russ, 92, of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Emanuel
Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Russ was a native of Chicago, and she had lived in Patterson for a year. She had lived
15 years in Pleasanton and, before that, eight years in Southern California. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of
the Catholic Church. She also loved to cook, read and crochet. She is survived by her son, Joseph Russ of Patterson; five
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Irvin Russ, in 1988 and a brother. The Memorial Mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson.
Sabetta Michael S 040717 p7
Michael S. Sahetta March 20, 1991-- July 14, 2004
Graveside services will be Monday for Michael S. Sabetta, 85, of Turlock, who died Wednesday at his home.
Mr. Sabetta was a native of Volta and had lived in Turlock for 34 years. He was a truck driver with Scanavino Livestock
Hauling for six years. He was a life member of the Turlock Sportsmen Club. He is survived by his wife, Nila McMillen
Sabetta of Turlock; step-sons, Danny McMillen of Turlock, Harry McMillen of Hawaii, and Kenneth McMillen and
Michael McMillen, both of Oregon; step-daughters, Patty Lawhan of Texas and Tammy Warden of Modesto; sister,
Katherine Laven of Gustine; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Monday s graveside service will be 2 p.m. at
Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson. Memorial contributions
may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Suite C Modesto 95850.
Salomon Erwin 040103 p4
Erwin Salomon Jan. 21,1920 -- Dec. 30, 2003
A memorial service will be Tuesday for Erwin Salomon, 83, the father of a Patterson resident, who died Dec. 30 at
Evergreen Rehabilitation Care in Modesto. Mr. Salomon was a native and lifelong resident of Modesto. He worked for
the city of Modesto Parks Department in maintenance for 24 years. He graduated from Modesto High School in 1938
and from Modesto Junior College in 1940. He was a member of Geneva Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army Air
Forces veteran and served from 1942 to 1945. He is survived by his wife, Mildred L. Salomon of Modesto; children,
Joan Spriggs of Eagle, Idaho, and Janice Eberwein of Patterson; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 1
p.m. Tuesday at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Private burial at Lakewood Memorial Park,
Hughson.
Salvador Carlos R 08/28/2004, p6
Carlos R. Salvador Dec. 28, 1930 -- Aug 20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Carlos R. Sa1vador, 73, of Patterson, who died Aug. 20 at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Salvador was a native of Angra do Heroismo, Terceira in the Azores, and he
had lived in Patterson for four years. He had previously lived 47 years in Santa Clara. Mr. Salvador was an ex-supreme
officer and secretary- treasurer of the Supreme Council of the SES for 29 years, before retiring in 1992. He also was a
past president of the SES Council No. I in Santa Clara for 25 years, as well as being a member of the Luso-American
society and the U.P.E.C. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Teresa Salvador of Patterson; three children,
Carlos R. Salvador Jr, and his wife Shaun, Theresa Lee Ray and her husband Jerry, and John A.R. Salvador, all of
Patterson; a brother, Herberto Salvador of Portugal; four sisters, Maria Ercilia Coelho, Rosalinda Silva, Vivelina Chaves
and Olga Maria Moreira, all of Santa Clara; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; four
brothers-in-law; three sisters in law; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
A rosary was recited Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson following Friday s Mass at
the church, burial was at Patterson District Cemetery. Memorial contributions may he made to the American Cancer
Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.
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Carlos R. Salvador Dec 28, 1930 Aug 20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Carlos R. Salvador, 73, of Patterson, who died Friday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Salvador was a native of Angra do Heroismo, Terceira. in the Azores, and he
had lived in Patterson for four years. He had previously lived 47 years in Santa Clara. He was an ex-supreme officer and
secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Council of the S.E.S. for 29 years, before retiring in 1992. He also was a past
president of the S.E.S. Council No.1 in Santa Clara for 25 years, as well as being a member of the I.D.E.S, the Luso-
American society and the U.P.E.C. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Teresa Salvador of Patterson; three
children, Carlos R. Salvador Jr., Theresa Lee Ray and John A. R. Salvador, all of Patterson; a brother, Herberto Salvador
of Portugal; four sisters, Maria Ercilia Coelho, Rosalinda Silva, Vivelina Chaves and Olga Maria Moreira, all of Santa
Clara; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law;
numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A rosary will he recited at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., with visitation observed from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday s Mass will be
at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350.
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Cruz Candelria Sandoval Jan. 17, 1927 -- April 25, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for longtime Patterson resident Cruz Candelria Sandoval. 77, who
died Sunday at her home. Mrs. Sandoval was a native of Silver City. N.M., and had lived in Patterson 34 years. She was
a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be remembered for her loving dedication
to her family. Mrs. Sandoval is survived by her husband, Emesto Sandoval of Patterson; three sons, Gilbert Casares of
Patterson, Henry Casares of Modesto and Nick Casares of Maywood; two daughters, Elvira Hernandez of Patterson and
Dora Duane of Silver City, NM; a sister, Anita Molina of La Puerta; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Friday s Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson, where visitation will be
observed from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Eaton Family Funeral
and Cremation Service. 513 12th St., in Modesto is handling arrangements.
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Kenneth K. Schaa Feb. 14, 1988 -- Mar.5, 2004
Services will be Monday for former Patterson resident Kenneth K. Schaa, 66, of Osage, Iowa, who died Wednesday at
the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage. Mr. Schaa was born in Harley, Iowa, and graduated
from high school there. He was married in La Mesa in 1960. He owned and operated AMS Metal Products until his
retirement. His interests included fishing and attending his grandchildren's activities. He is survived by his wive, Alice
Schaa of Osage, Iowa; three sons, Scotty Schaa and his girlfriend, Marce Slazas of Patterson; Tiny Schaa and his wife,
Karen, of Turlock; Guy Schaa and his wife, Barbara, of Patterson; and grandchildren Joshua and Dana Schaa of
Patterson, Troy II and Patricia Schaa of Turlock, and Brandy, Brooke and Dalton Schaa of Patterson. He was preceded in
death by his parents and stepbrother. Mondays services will begin at 10:30 a.rn. at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home
in Osage, Iowa. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
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Max Alfred Schaeffer Dec. 15, 1910 Dec. 6, 2004
Private services are planned for longtime Vernalis resident Max Alfred Schaeffer, 93, who died Monday at Tracy
Convalescent Hospital. Born in Meehan, Alaska, Mr. Schaeffer moved with his family to Vernalis when he was 10. He
was the student body president at Tracy High School in his teens and editor of the Daily Californian at the University of
California, Berkeley, in the 1930s. He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, serving in Papua, New Guinea, during
World War II, where he earned the Bronze Star for bravery. Mr. Schaeffer worked as manager of the West Stanislaus
Growers Associations Vernalis station. He later managed the Irvine Bean and Grain Grower Association. He enjoyed
reading and gardening. Mr. Schaeffer is survived by his wife of 59 years, June Anna Garlock Schaeffer of Vernalis;
daughters Jo Ann Raissi, and her husband, Sassan, of Morgan Hill, Penny Cook, and her husband, Paul, of Menifee, and
Susan Schaeffer of Corona; sons William Alfred Schaeffer of Stockton, James Ross Schaeffer of Cupertino and John D.
Schaeffer of Vernalis; grandchildren Jahan Pierre Raissi and Laudan Sarah Raissi, both of San Francisco, Sean Paul
Cook of Mojave Valley, Ariz., and Heather Michelle Cook of Irvine; and great-grandchildren Darian Max Raissi and
Ryaan Ross Raissi, both of San Francisco. Interment will be in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W.
McCabe Road, in Gustine. Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave., Tracy, is handling arrangements. Memorial
contributions in Mr. Schaeffers name may be made to Tracy Community Memorial Hospital Foundations building fund,
1420 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy 95376.
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Donald Louis Scroggins December 26, 1943 -- July 27, 2004
Services will be Wednesday for Donald Louis Scroggins, 60, of Modesto, who died Tuesday at his home. Mr. Scroggins
was a native of Holdenville, Okla., and he had lived in Modesto for 40 years. He was a truck driver for Hicks & Messer
for 10 years. He was also a member of the Clampers. He is survived by his sons, Donald Lee Scroggins of Oklahoma,
and Ryan Scroggins of Oregon; his mother, Hallie Smith of Patterson; a brother, Rusty Smith of Patterson; and three
sisters, Mary Greenwood of Empire, Pat Heinzle of Modesto and Cookie Welch of Washington. Wednesday s memorial
service will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, in Patterson. Burial will be private.
Sears Luella M G P 041002 p6
Luella Mildred Peterson Gordon Sears March 14, 1914 Sept. 29, 2004
Graveside services will be Monday in Patterson for lifelong resident Luella Mildred Peterson Gordon Sears, 90, who died
Wednesday at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care Center in Modesto. Mrs. Sears was a school bus driver 30 years and
worked as a food server 43 years for the Patterson Unified School District. She graduated from Patterson High School.
Her parents, John Sanfried and Mathilda Peterson, settled in Patterson in 1910 after moving from Chicago. The family
bought land on Las Palmas Avenue, building a barn and living in its upper level. In this barn, the Swedish Mission
church was founded, and it later become the Covenant Church. The family operated a dairy and was the first to offer
delivery of milk in town. Mrs. Sears was a member of the Covenant Church, the Covenant Women's Auxiliary in
Patterson, California School Employees Association, Westside Eagles Motorcycle Club, Children's Home Society,
Patterson Historical Society and the California Women for Agriculture. Mrs. Sears is survived by children David
Gordon, and his wife, Joinne, of Patterson, Gloria Ellery, and her husband, Henry, of Westley, and Georgia Tindall, and
her husband, Dale, of Carmichael; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husbands, George Gordon in 1956 and Ray Sears in 1989, and three grandchildren. Monday's services will begin at 11
a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., is handling arrangements.
Contributions in Mrs. Sears' name may be made to the Patterson Historical Society, P.O. Box 15, Patterson 95363; or to
the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 565, Patterson 95363.
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Ralph Arthur Serpa July 30, 1937 -- July 9, 2004
A memorial Mass will be celebrated for Ralph Arthur Serpa, 66, of Newman, who died Friday while vacationing with his
family in the Pinecrest area. Mr. Serpa was a native of Modesto and had lived in Newman for 34 years. He was a
mechanic for Del Mar Farms Inc. for 10 years and co-owned White Lie Trucking Co. with his son. He was a 1957
graduate of Turlock High School. He was a member of St. Joachim s Catholic Church in Newman and was a past
president and member of the Westside Saddle Club. He was also a member of the Valley Tractor Pulling Association.
He was an enthusiastic outdoors man with a great love for his animals. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Serpa of
Newman; children, Ralph W. Serpa, Kelly Selman and Kim Damele, all of Newman; mother, Eva Serpa of Gustine;
brother, Ernie Serpa of Turlock; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister,
Lorraine Serpa, who died in 1997. Friday s Mass will begin at 2 p.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in
Newman. Burial is private. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, in Newman. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue, 17297 Chesbro Lake Drive, Morgan Hill 95037, or to
the Institute of Range and American Mustangs, P.O. Box 998, Hot Springs, S.D. 57747.
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Marian Stratton Sheppard June 16, 1898 -- June 28, 2004
No services are planned for Marian Stratton Sheppard, 106, who died June 28 at Casa de Modesto Retirement Center in
Modesto. Born in Madrid, Iowa, Mrs. Sheppard attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, where she was a member
of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Her husband, Dr Clyde Sheppard. attended Northwestern Dental School, and afterward the
couple moved to San Francisco. They lived in Berkeley; and Dr Sheppard became active in the state Dental Society and
later became its president. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of the Berkeley Women s City Club and the choral group. She
was also a member of Trinity Methodist Church. When the Sheppards moved to Walnut Creek, Mrs. Sheppard joined the
Rossmoor Choral Society and the Methodist Church. After her husband died in 1996, she moved to Modesto. Mrs.
Sheppard enjoyed reading, knitting, music, sewing, traveling and her family. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by her daughters,
Marilyn Wilkinson of Patterson and Margaret Loomis of San Rafael; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Dr. Clyde Sheppard, a daughter, Jeanette
Folwell; and a grandson, Jim Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be sent to Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way,
Modesto 95350.
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Ruth Stearns August 18,1928 June 18,2004
A memorial service will be held Friday for former Tracy resident Ruth Stearns, 75, who died June 18 at her home in
Concord. Born in Flemington, Mo., she grew up in Alameda and Tracy graduating from Tracy High School. She moved
to Concord in 1959. Mrs. Stearns was a dog breeder and an avid bingo player. She belonged to the Women of the Moose
and the Woodmen of the World. She is survived by her brother, Guy Edmonson of Concord; a son. Leland Routt of
Tracy; a daughter, Tena McClellan of Concord; three grandchildren, Jacob D. McClellan of Concord, Leland Guy Routt
of Patterson and James M. Routt of Tracy; and four great-grandchildren, Darby L. McClellan of Colorado, Destiny J.
McClellan of Concord, Savannah K. Routt of Tracy and Leland Guy Routt Jr. of Patterson. Mrs. Stearns was preceded in
death by a brother, Norris Edmonson of Tracy Friday s service will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral
Chapel, 4125 Clayton Road, in Concord.
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Jane R. Stewart May 21, 1905 Aug. 27, 2004
Services will be private for Jane Rowell Stewart, 99, of Crows Landing, who died Friday at her home. Mrs. Stewart was
a native of Easton and had lived in Crows Landing for 65 years. She was an art teacher at Fresno's Roosevelt High
School before moving to Crows Landing in 1939. She was a member of the Crows Landing Women's Club, California
Women for Agriculture and Alpha Phi Sorority. She attended Fresno State College and University of California at
Berkeley and Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Dickinson Weber of Concord and Crows Landing, Janice
Mendoza of Ventura, Rebecca Stewart Adriaansz of Haque, Netherlands, and Susan Dompe of Crows Landing; and four
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romain Stewart. Private services will be conducted by
Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave.,
Modesto 95350; Modesto Junior College Foundation, 435 College Ave., Modesto 95350; or to a favorite charity.
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Bessie Mae Stonecipher June 21, 1909 -- July 17, 2004
Services will be Thursday for Bessie Mae McCoy Stonecipher, 95, Patterson, who died Saturday at California Armenian
Home in Fresno. A native of Connelsville, Mo., Mrs. Stonecipher lived in Patterson for 75 years. She way a homemaker
and a member of the Federated Church in Patterson. She belonged to Rebekah Lodge #299, where she was awarded the
Rebekah Merit Award, the highest merit award in the state. She also was a member of the Garden Club, the Patterson
Historical Society, California Women for Agriculture and Del Puerto Hospital Auxiliary, and she was a Cub Scout den
mother, Girl Scout leader and Brownie leader. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Skidmore of Clovis and Richard
Skidmore of Modesto, a daughter, Barbara Thompson of Roseburg, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; eight
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Melvin Skidmore and Herman Stonecipher and
two grandchildren. Thursday s graveside service will be at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Services will be
conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,
Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350, or to the Rebekah Assembly of California, P.O. Box
637, Gilroy 95021.
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Cecil Stooksberry June 6, 1917 -- April 25, 2004
Longtime Patterson resident Cecil Stooksberry, 87, died April 25 at Elness Convalescent Home in Turlock. A
homemaker, Mrs. Stooksberry lived in Hayward before moving to Patterson 24 years ago. She was born in Mangum,
Okla. Mrs. Stooksberry is survived by her daughter, Joretta Hough of Lake Tahoe; her daughter-in-law, Louise Hefner of
Patterson; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Boss
Stooksberry, and a son, George Hefner, both preceded her in death. Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., in
Hayward handled arrangements.
Tapia Edward 040828 p4
Drugrelated Items Found after Fatal Crash; Vernalis Drugs may have played a role in a fatal traffic collision on
Highway 132 near McCracken Road on Thursday according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers found a
container with drug paraphernalia and a suspicious white powder on the floorboard of Mark Edward Tapia s Honda. CHP
spokesman Tom Killian said. "His sobriety is unknown until we get a toxicology report back," he said. Still, the 35 year
old Modesto man probably never knew what hit him when his 1981 Honda Accord slammed into a big rig just after 9
a.m., Killian said. Hector Ornelas of the West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District said firefighters used the Jaws
of Life in an attempt to cut the man out of his car, but he had died before they could get him out. Killian said the man
was headed west on Highway 132, and the big rig, a 1995 Freightliner driven by Layton resident Tom Hernandez was
going east. Hernandez was not injured. "He s driving defensively," Killian said of the 38 year old truck driver. "He sees
the guy coming out in his lane. He s alert. He veers out to the right to avoid an accident, but the victim's car hits the left
rear axle on the trailer." The accident spread debris along the roadway for about a quarter mile. Killian said Highway
132 was closed between River and McCracken roads from 9:20 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, with detours set up by
California Department of Transportation workers. A Doctors Medical Center medical helicopter arrived, but it was not
used. Thursday s accident is the second fatality on Highway 132 this year, which Killian described as about average.
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Shirley E. Taylor Jan, 26,1933 March 6,2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Shirley E. Taylor, 71, who died Saturday. A California native,
Mrs. Taylor lived in Castro Valley before moving to Patterson three years ago. She worked for the Alameda County
Sheriff s Department as a dispatcher and dispatcher supervisor 24 years. A Parishioner of New Hope Church of the
Nazarene, she loved going to church on Sunday and enjoyed preparing for Angel Tree every year. She loved to knit and
collected clown items. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by sons Mitchell C. Taylor of Antelope
and Mark F. Taylor of Hayward; daughters Julie Bristow and her husband, John, of Patterson, and Joyce Minogue of
Bohemia, N.Y.; brother Kent Botelho of Oakley; and grandchildren Eva, Sarah, Sierra, Desiree, Jeff, Maria, Evangeline,
Justin, Jessica, Ethan, Brett, Jacob, Elizabeth and Victoria. Her grandson, Jeffree F. Martin, preceded her in death.
Today s Mass will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward. The Rev. Duane Armstrong of New Hope
Church in Patterson will officiate.
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Manuel L. Teixeira Jr Feb. 3,1924 -- April 4,2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will he celebrated Tuesday for Manuel L. Teixeira Jr, 80, of Ceres, who died Sunday at
Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Teixeira was born in Newman and lived there until 1951, when he moved to
Modesto. He lived in Ceres for the last two years. He was a truck driver for 60 years. having last worked at Smart
Trucking for five years. He was a member of St. Jude s Catholic Church in Ceres and U.P.E.C. in Newman. He was a
1942 graduate of Orestimba High School in Newman arid a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He is
survived by two sons, Mel Teixeira of Turlock and Merv Teixeira of Patterson; a sister, Alvina Mederios of Modesto; six
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A rosary will be observed at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Joachim s Catholic Church,
1121 Main St., in Newman following visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday s mass will begin at 10 a. m. Tuesday at the
church. Burial will follow at Hills-Ferry Cemetery in Newman. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel,
Newman. Remembrances may be made to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363.
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Norman Teixeira April 28. 1953 Jan. 27. 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday for Norman Raymond Teixeira, 50, of Turlock. who died
Tuesday at Emanuel Medical Center, Turlock. Mr. Teixeira was a native of Patterson and a lifelong resident of the
Newman and Gustine areas prior to moving to Turlock three years ago. He was a distribution manager for Mello Turf for
14 years. He also was a truck driver for Kings Co. Truck Lines for 12 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Miracles
Catholic Church in Gustine; the Our Lady of Miracles Society; for which he carried statues in parades for many years;
and the UPEC of Newman. He was a 15 year volunteer for the Gustine Fire Department and a graduate of Orestirnha
High School in Newman. He is survived by his companion, Bambi Nuno of Turlock; his mother, Rose Teixeira of
Newman and two brothers; Gilbert Teixeira of Turlock and Don Teixeira of Gustine. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, 370 Linden Ave., in Gustine, followed by the rosary, which will be
recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the church, followed by burial in Hills Ferry Cemetery in
Newman. Services will be conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame 94010, or to the Our Lady of Miracles Educational
Center Memorial Fund, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine 95322.
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Julianne Thorkelson Dec. 5, 1928 May 10, 2004
Private services were held Thursday in Salmon, Idaho, for former Patterson resident Julianne Thorkelson, 75, who died
Monday following a short battle with cancer. Mrs. Thorkelson and her late husband, Delwyn Thorkelson, spent most of
their married life raising their family and farming in Gustine. She lived in several California towns after her husband died
in 1972. She later returned to Patterson, where she was raised. She moved to Idaho in March to live near her daughter.
Mrs. Thorkelson was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Mark Thorkelson; a brother, Bill Totman; a sister, Betty
Hinman; and a grandson, Cody Thorkelson. She is survived by a son, Lamoyn Thorkelson, and his wife, Shelley, of
Dolores, Colo.; a daughter, Victoria Harber, and her husband, Alan, of Carmen, Idaho; 10 grandchildren, Jared, Lacyn,
Alex, Alan, Jesse and Danika Thorkelson, Raylene Barton, Christine Yanez, and Spence and Rhett Harber; and eight:
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thorkelson will be buried in Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman at a later date. The Jones &
Casey Funeral Home, 501 Lena St., in Salmon, Idaho, handled arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs.
Thorkelson s name may be made to Hospice of Salmon Valley, 506 Van Dreff St., Salmon, ID 83461; or to the charity of
one s choice.
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Violet V. (Olson) Thorkelson June 18, 1909 Dec. 29, 2004
Graveside services will be Monday for Turlock resident Violet V. (Olson) Thorkelson, 95, who died Wednesday at
Covenant Village Care Center in Turlock. A native of Milford, Neb., Mrs. Thorkelson lived in Patterson for 77 years
before moving to Turlock 13 years ago. She was a homemaker, and she was a member of Patterson Covenant Church
and was active in with the Church Women's Groups. She is survived by her children, Ronald Thorkelson of Redding,
Merlin Thorkelson of Carmel and Ardyce Hedlind of Gustine; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1982 by her Husband, Harold Thorkelson; and her son, Delwyn
Thorkelson, in 1972. Mondays service will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview Funeral Chapel,
Patterson, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patterson Covenant Churchs Memorial
Fund, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363.
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Frank Montez Torrez April 25, 1913 -- Jan. 14, 2004
Funeral services are today for community activist Frank Montez Torrez. 90, of Turlock, who died Wednesday at Emanuel
Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Torrez was born in Filmore and had lived in Patterson for 30 years and in Turlock for 17
years. He was a chauffeur for eight years for Yellow Cab Co. after working for many years as a farm laborer in
Patterson. He was an advocate for migrant workers and served as a board member for the Stanislaus County Child
Migrant Center and the Central Valley Opportunity Center. He volunteered for The Salvation Army and twice received
the organization's Latino of the Year Award. He also received the Jefferson Award for public service from Jacqueline
Kennedy. He is survived by his three daughters, Evelyn Gonzalez and Lorraine Chavez, both of Turlock, and Faye
Chavez of Ceres; a brother, Andrew Torrez of Montclair; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Torrez; a son, Frank W. Torrez; one grandchild; and two
great-grandchildren. Today s service will begin at 9 a. m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in
Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to New Life Temple Church,
201 S. Laurel St., Turlock 95380.
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Joseph James Tosta Dec. 18, 1915 May 21, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday for long time Westley area farmer Joseph James Tosta, 88, who died
Friday at his home in Modesto. Mr. Tosta was a native of Orcutt and had lived in Modesto the past seven years. He had
lived and farmed in the Westley area for 50 years. He was a member of the Swiss Club, Modesto Elks Lodge, Dante
Club, St. Anthony s Society, Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Patterson and Crows Landing Pentecost Church. He
cooked for many Portuguese festivals and was a founder of the Westley Volunteer Fire Department, in which he was
active for more than 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Ida Tosta of Modesto; children Victor Gonsalves of Lincoln,
Kathleen Vogl of Los Angeles, Sharon Pereira of San Jose and Ron Tosta of Westlake Village; brother Melvin Tosta of
Westley; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren A rosary was recited Monday with Tuesday's Mass at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial followed at Patterson District Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association or to the Father Connors Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363.
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Severiano Trevino Dec 27, 1938 -- Dec. 31 2003
Funeral services were Monday for former Patterson resident Severiano "Sam/Lonnie" Trevino, 65, who died Dec. 31.
Mr. Trevino was born in Mercedes, Texas, and was raised in Huron. He made Patterson a temporary home while he
worked at the Westley Warehouse. He moved back to Huron to be close to his ailing mother. He loved sports, especially
the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts. As much as Sam loved football, it brought him even greater joy to watch
his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his four brothers, Pete Trevino of Patterson, Leo Trevino of Coalinga, John
Trevino of Armona and Robert Trevino of Lemoore; sisters Rufina Aguirre of French Camp, Lily Campos of Hanford
and Maruie Chavez of Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rumalda and Severiano Trevino Sr., as well
as his sisters Gloria Chastin and Sarah Coval. Burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Coalinga.
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Esaias H. Trujillo April 15, 1927 July14, 2004
Services were held Tuesday for Esaias H. Trujillo, 77, who died July 14 his home in Patterson. A native of Salem, NM,
he had lived in Patterson 14 years. He was an operating engineer for Raich Construction 35 years. He is survived by his
wife, Lorenza Trujillo of Patterson; sons Virgil A. Trujillo Sr. of Livermore and Charles A. Trujillo of Newark;
daughters Nadine Anunciacio of Fremont and Ruby Deadder of Modesto; brothers Chris and Jacob Trujillo of Sari Jose,
Johnny Trujillo of Gustine and Alex Trujillo of Texas; sisters Alberta Hennigan of Morgan Hill, Francis Delgado,
Edwina Camarena and Glenna Delgado, all of San Jose, Isabel Trujillo, Nettie Tolledo, both of Jackson, and Esther
Trujillo of Fresno; nine grand children; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Oakhill Chapel in San Jose
with burial at Oakhill Cemetery, also in San Jose. Services were conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.
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Celia Nana' O. Turk Dec. 31,1913 -- Feb. 17,2004
A graveside service took place Friday in Patterson for homemaker Celia O. Turk, 90, who died yesterday at Memorial
Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Turk was a native of Blue Ball, Ark., and had lived in Patterson for 14 years. She was
a member of Patterson Christian Fellowship Church. She is survived by her daughter, Joann Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla.;
brother Bobby Millard of Louisiana; sisters Sybil Mathis of Louisiana, Estelle Tharp of Arkansas and Ruby Horn of
Redwood City; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart
Turk, in 2000. Friday s service, was at Patterson District Cemetery. Services were conducted by Hillview Funeral
Chapel, Patterson.
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Harold E. Valentine June 3, 1929 -- March 13,2004
A memorial service will be observed Sunday for former Patterson resident Harold E. "Val" Valentine, 74, who died
March 13 in Los Banos. A native of Ainsworth, Neb., Mr. Valentine also lived in Manteca and Patterson before moving
to Los Banos, where he met his wife. He worked in copper mines in Hoopa and later worked as a truck driver. He was a
member of Teamsters Union Local 439 and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Valentine of Los Banos;
sons Edwin Lynn Valentine and Harold Edwin Valentine Jr., both of Manteca; daughter Jewel Ann Jabs of Manteca;
stepchildren John Ciuffo and Madonna Ciuffo of Los Banos; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Sunday s service will begin at 2 p.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, 16524 Center Ave. in Los Banos.
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Conception Vazquez Sept 4,1922 -- July 23, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will he celebrated today for Conception J. Vazquez, 81, who died Friday at his grandson s
home in Patterson. Mr. Vazquez, 81, was a native of Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico, and he lived in Patterson 25 years.
He was a residential contractor 50 years. He was also a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and he enjoyed
hunting and fishing He is survived by a son. Baltazar Vazquez of Mexico; and five daughters, Martha Vazquez of
Mexico, and Teresa Vazquez, Rocio Vasquez, Dolora Vazquez de Grajeda and Maria do Luz Vazquez, all of Patterson a
brother, Trinidad Vazquez of Mexico; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Today s Mass will begin at 10
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery 10800
Highway 33. Visitation was observed Tuesday at Whitehurst Norton and Dias Chapel in Turlock, followed by a vigil at
Sacred Heart Church in Patterson.
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Maryann Serpa Victorine April 7, 1944 Dec. 19, 2004
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock for Maryann Serpa
Victorine, who died Dec. 19 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Victorine, 60, of Turlock, was born April 7,
1944, in Richmond and was raised in Patterson. After she graduated from Patterson High School in 1962, she moved to
Turlock, and after a few years moved to Modesto. In 1975, she married Sam Hemphill of Turlock; he died in 1981. She
married Patrick Victorine of Turlock in 1988; he died in 1999. Mrs. Victorine, a homemaker, was a fan of musical arts
who performed in Townsend Opera Players of Modesto productions of "Sound of Music, Oklahoma! Mikado and
Madame Butterfly. She liked to play the piano and sing, especially in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church choir. Mrs.
Victorine is survived by her mother, Isabelle Rezendes of Patterson; a sister, Barbara Perreira of Patterson; a son, Andrew
Hemphill of Modesto; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Ste. 8, Modesto. Burial was at Turlock Memorial Park. Allen Mortuary in
Turlock is in charge of arrangements.
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Violet M. Vieira June 28 -- May 20, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday in Turlock for former Patterson resident Violet Marie Vieira, 86,
who died Thursday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs Vieira was a native of the Hilmar Livingston area and
had lived in Gustine 10 years and Patterson 25 years. She also had lived in Vallejo and Coulterville. She worked as a
nurse s aide and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, flower and cactus gardening and being around her pets. She is survived by
her two daughters, Diane Silva of Turlock and Patricia Rego of Gustine; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Vieira, three brothers and five sisters. A rosary will be recited at 7
p.m. Monday and visitation will be observed from noon to 9 p.m. that same day at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway in
Turlock. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, 650 Rose Ave., in Turlock. Burial will be in
Turlock Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto
95850; or the Turlock Animal Shelter, 900 N. Palm Ave., Turlock 95380.
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Guadalupe B. Villafana Oct. 26, 1919 Sept. 25, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Vernalis resident Guadalupe Barajas Villafana, 84, who died
Saturday at her home. Mrs. Villafana was a native of Tenamaxtlan, in Jalisco, Mexico, and she had lived in Vernalis 16
years. She was a homemaker who was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Patterson and St. Jude's Church in Ceres.
She had worked as a custodian at Patterson High School and as a farm worker on the West Side. She is survived by 10
children, Alfredo Villafana of Patterson, Isidro Villafana of Grayson, Gabriel Villafana of Westley, Miguel Villafana of
Westley, Mary R. Estrella of Patterson, Rita Ortega of Westley, Margarita Lopez of El Salatillo, Mexico, Irene Perez of
Livingston, Irma Jara of Vernalis, and Judith Covarrubias of Ceres; 38 grandchildren; and 57 great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Villafana, in 1963. A rosary was recited on Tuesday. Today's Mass will
begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery.
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Betty Ann von Moos July 15, 1939 -- July 6, 2004
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday for long time resident and school secretary, Betty Ann Morris von Moos, 64,
of Patterson. who died Tuesday at her home. A native of San Jose, Mrs. von Moos had lived in Patterson 60 years. She
graduated from Patterson High School in 1957 and had attended Modesto Junior College. She was a school secretary
with Patterson Unified School District 30 years having worked at both Rising Sun and Northmead elementary schools.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and enjoyed woodworking, gardening playing cards,
traveling and working on the computer. Mrs. von Moos is survived by her husband, Joe von Moos of Patterson; children
Teri Rollins of Clovis and Cathy Trinta of Patterson; mother Bernice Morris of Modesto; brother Frank Morris Jr. of
Modesto and four grandchildren. Monday s Mass will include a recitation of the rosary and begins at 10 a.m. at Sacred
Heart Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Internment will follow in Patterson District. Cemetery on Highway 33. Visitation
will be observed 5 to 8 p.m.. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. Memorial contributions may
be sent to PRIDE, PO Box 1543, Patterson 95363; or to the charity of one's choice.
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Joy Eddy Walther Dec. 27, 1919 April 25, 2004
Services will be Friday for Joy Eddy Walther, 84, of Patterson, who died Sunday at Casa de Modesto Retirement Home
in Modesto. Mrs. Walther was a native of Sacramento and had lived in Patterson for 45 years. She was a homemaker.
She as a 1942 graduate of University of California, Davis. During World War II, she volunteered with the American Red
Cross. Later, she volunteered with Modest Gospel Mission and with Las Palmas Elementary School. She was a teacher
with the Ag Extension of Merced County 4-H and a member of the Quilting Bee. She belonged to the Federated Church,
CWA and Study Club. She is survived by her children, David Walther of Gibbon, Neb, and Susan Scheuber of Patterson;
and two grandchildren. She was precede in death by her husband, Larry Walther, in 1992. Friday s memorial service
will be at 2 p. m.., at the Federated Church. 45 S. El Circulo. Burial is private. Services will be conducted by Hillview
Funeral Chapel. Remembrances may be made to the Federated Church Memorial Fund, P. 0. Box 1418, Patterson 95363.
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Meda Thea Washburn Aug. 22, 1922 Dec. 27, 2004
Services will be Thursday for lifelong Patterson resident Meda Thea Washburn, 82, who died Monday at Doctors
Medical Center in Modesto. A Patterson native, Mrs. Washburn had graduated from Patterson High School and was a
homemaker. She was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church and had been active with many of the church women's
groups in Patterson. She was a member of the Patterson Garden Club and had served as a den mother for Cub Scouts. She
and her husband were selected as grand marshals for the Patterson Apricot Fiesta. She was also an accomplished artist.
She is survived by her sons, Raymond and Daryl Washburn, both of Patterson, and Gary Washburn of Monterey; brothers
Leo Halseth of Patterson, Emeral Halseth of Pasco, Wash., Roland Halseth of Railroad Flat and Earl Halseth of Modesto;
four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lewis
Washburn, who died in 2000, and two sisters. Thursdays service will begin at 1 p.m. at Our Saviours Lutheran Church,
650 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be observed
from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Remembrances can be made to Our Saviours Lutheran
Church, Memorial Fund, 650 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363.
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Irene Wilford May 30, 1933 -- Feb 25, 2004
A Mass of Christan Burial will be celebrated today in Manteca for Patterson native Irene Silva Wilford, 70, who died
Wednesday at Doctors Hospital in Manteca. Mrs. Wilford was born and raised in Patterson. She lived in Simi Valley for
23 years before moving to Manteca 16 years ago. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Manteca Bowling Alley. She also
belonged to Manteca s St. Anthony s Catholic Church and was a hospital volunteer and garden club member who loved
being outdoors. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She is survived by
her husband of 45 years, Gerald Wilford of Manteca; three sons, Ron Wilford and his wife, Lisa, and Tom Wilford and
his wife, Mary, all of Simi Valley, and Tim Wilford and his wife, Bernadette, of Patterson; and two grandchildren, C. J.
and Tessa Wilford of Simi Valley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Manuel Silva. Today s Mass will begin at
10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 525 E. North St., Manteca. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the
Patterson Cemetery. P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home of Manteca is handling arrangements.
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Pearl V. Wilson Aug. 21, 1915 Dec. 12, 2004
Pearl Violet Williams Wilson, 89, died Sunday at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native
Californian and had lived in Patterson since 1998. Mrs. Wilson was a hereditary engineer/inventor, as her father invented
the frozen confection on a stick, aka the Popsicle. As a highway design technician for the state of California, she was a
pioneer for women in the workplace a lady engineer" in a world of men. She was asked many times, Is it really hard
working with a bunch of men? Her reply would be, The men were not the problem. Surprisingly, it was the biases of the
women secretaries." Upon retirement, she became an award-winning public speaker as a humorist. She was an active
member in many Northern California Toastmasters clubs and the Bay Area Speakers Service. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Eugene Scotia" Wilson. She is survived by her brother, Seldom Seen Frank Williams Jr. of California;
her son, Don Wilson, of Patterson; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. As her son said, She came in
quietly and left quietly (private services), and as usual, she was late."
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Helen Yerkovich Died May 31, 2004
A celebration of life will be Wednesday and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday in Campbell for
Helen Yerkovich, 81, of Campbell, who died in Los Gatos on Monday. Mrs. Yerkovich was a member of the Native
Daughters of the Golden West, St. Lucy s Altar Society and Country Woman s Club of Campbell. She is survived by
three daughters, Kay Buckley and her husband, William, Diane Zareckv. and her husband, Gary, and Sharon Dias and her
husband, Manuel; five grandchildren, Troy Buckley, Tanya Giovacchini, Elliot and Eric Christianson and Heidi Ortner;
who is from Patterson; five great-grandchildren, Victoria Routh-Givoacchini, Emily Christianson, and Thea, Casey and
Maggie Buckley; and a brother, George Bagoye. Her husband, Chester, preceded her in death. Wednesday s service will
begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 2850 S. Winchester Blvd., in Campbell. Thursday s Mass will begin at
11 a.m. at the church in Campbell. Interment will be at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery 490 Lincoln St., in Santa Clara.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 1520 Raltson Ave., Belmont 94002.
Darling and Fischer Memorial Chapel, 231 E. Campbell Ave., in Campell, is handling arrangements.
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Raymond Frank Yoppini April 28, 1932 July 2, 2004
Services will be Saturday for Raymond Frank Yoppini, 72, of Nice, who died Friday at his home. A native of Patterson,
Mr. Yoppini lived in Patterson for most of his life and moved to Nice four years ago . He worked as a mechanic at
Patterson Frozen Foods 30 years. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his children,
Steve Yoppini of Keyes and Susan Smith of Laguna Nigal; his step-children Tom Sodders of Oregon and Allen Sodders
and Brenda Marshall, both of Nice; a brother, Leo Yoppini of Modesto; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ailee "Jan" Yoppini, in 2003. Saturday's funeral service will begin at 9 a.m. at
Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. at Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800
Highway 33. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Howard Training Center, 1424 Stonum Road, Modesto 95350.