Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 26 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Tombstone Project http://www.usgwtombstones.org/california/californ.html These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Allport Mary 740815 np Services Held for Mrs. Mary Allport; Memorial services were held Tuesday morning at Patterson District Cemetery for Mary AlIport, 89, a former resident of Westley who died Aug. 9 at Huntington Beach. A native of Canada, Mrs. Allport lived in Westley 39 years before moving to Huntington Beach in 1968. She is survived by a son, Daryl Allport of Arlington, Tex..; a daughter, Vera Franklin of Huntington Beach; a brother, Daryl Murray of Canada; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Armenta Maria 740718 np Requiem Said For Maria Amenta; Requiem mass was said Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Maria Armenta, 65, who died the previous Friday in the local hospital after an extended illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Mexico, Mrs. Armenta had lived in Patterson five years. She is survived by three sons, Armando of Mexico, Leon and Felipe Armenta of Patterson; a daughter, Delida Ruiz of Westley; a stepson, Don Martel, and stepdaughter, Frances Rivera, both of Patterson. Azevedo Manuel A 740228 np Manuel A. Azevedo Services Saturday; Rosary will be said at Evans Funeral Chapel at 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, for Manuel A. Azevedo, 92, who died Wednesday morning at a Newman convalescent hospital. Requiem mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of the Azores, Azevedo had lived in Stanislaus County 58 years. He was a retired dairyman. He is survived by three sons, Manuel and Tony of Patterson, and John Azevedo of Santa Cruz; a daughter, Mabel Pires of Patterson; one sister, Mary Murry of Pacific Grove; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Beamer Ada M 740207 np Services Held For Ada May Beamer; Services were held under the direction of the Newman Rebekab Ledge at Evans Funeral Chapel on Wednesday morning for Ada May Reamer, 13, who died in the Saratoga IOOF home Monday. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of West Virginia, she lived in Patterson for 50 years before moving to Saratoga several years ago. She was a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Berthelson of Coulterville; one grandson, Ray Morgan of Patterson; one granddaughter, Sarah Smith of Berkeley; four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren Beite Knut K 740711 np Services Held for Knut Beite; Services were held Friday morning at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church for Knut Kristoffer Beite, 86, who died July 3 in a Turlock hospital after a long illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Norway, Bette lived in Patterson 12 years before moving to Turlock in l959. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Olava Beite of Turlock, and a brother and sister in Norway. Blair James M 740725 np Services Held for James Blair, 63; Services were held Monday morning at the Evans Funeral Chapel for James M. Blair, 63, who died suddenly last Thursday, July 18. Mr. Blair was a native of Pennsylvania and had lived here for about 10 years. He was a retired plaster contractor. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Fred A. Blair; a daughter, Patricia Ann Teixeira; and 11 grandchildren, all of Patterson. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Bullock Anice 740711 np Services Today For Mrs. Anice Bullock; Services will be held at 10 am this morning, Thursday, at the Evans Funeral Chapel for Anice Bullock, 38, who died Saturday at Stanford University Hospital after a long illness. Additional services and interment will be at Jerome, Idaho, Monday. A native of Idaho, she graduated from Jerome High School and attended Merced Junior College. She was active in church work. She is survived by her husband Jack Bullock; three sons, Lyle, Brian and Neal Bullock; and one daughter, Laura Bullock, all of Los Banos; her mother, Vada Posey; and two brothers, Frank and Alan Posey, all of Jerome, Idaho; and a sister, Marian Anderson of Sacramento. Buse Russell L 740103 p1 Autopsy of 2 Bodies Reveals Both Shot; The possibility of murder became definite early this week after an autopsy revealed that two young adults were shot about two months ago. Their decomposed bodies were found late Sunday afternoon in a small house on Marshall Road belonging to Earnest F. Nunes of Crows Landing. The autopsy the next day revealed both the men and the woman were each shot once. Two shell casings were found at the scene. The body of the women has been identified as that of Charlotte Lee Melborg, 21. Her husband Robert and two young children reportedly moved out of the Marshall Road house they rented from Nunes sometime late in October, and moved to southern California. The other body remains tentatively identified as that of Russell Lee Buse, 27 of Patterson. He reportedly had been seeing Mrs. Melborg prior to the breakup of her marriage. The bodies were found after John N. Silva of 2842 Apricot Ave. went to the Nunes property to remove rabbit hutches. He reported the strong odor coming from the small house on the back portion of the property to Nunes, and Nunes entered the house by removing a padlock on the back door. The front door was locked from the inside, all of the windows were closed, and the lights were off. A paper dated Oct. 21 was found in the house. Mrs. Melborg was arrested in Patterson for being drunk. in public that same day. Her body was found nude, lying spread eagled and face up in the living room. The body of the man was fully clothed except for shoes and was discovered in a corner of the same room. Buse Russell L 740117 np Body Identified As Russell Lee Buse; Russell Lee Buse, 27, whose body was found late in December at 3243 Marshall Rd., will be buried in Seattle, Wash. Positive identification of his remains was made the past week. Arrangements are being handled by Evans Funeral chapel. Buse was a native of Washington. A Vietnam veteran, he was a carpenter by trade. Survivors include his mother, Thelma Buse of Washington. Campbell Derald E 740613 np Modesto Youth Killed in Crash; Seventeen-year-old Derald E. Campbell of Modesto was killed last Friday when the car in which he was riding failed to negotiate a turn on the Del Puerto Canyon Road west of Patterson. Also injured were the driver, Robert Whitehead, also of Modesto, and James Cunningham of Ceres. The California Highway Patrol said the three were on the way to the rough terrain area in a four wheel drive -vehicle, but decided to turn back because they were not sure they had enough gasoline. Cardoza Karen 740401 p1 Memorial Fund Starts For Karen Cardoza; Karen Cardoza, 17, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cardoza of Patterson, was killed instantly late Tuesday when the vehicle in which she was riding collided with a pickup on the Del Puerto Canyon Road. The driver of the car, John Vincent Jurevich, 17, also of Patterson, was critically injured in the crash. Late yesterday, Wednesday, he still was listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit of Doctors Hospital in Modesto. A PHS senior he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Jurevich of Patterson. Three occupants of the pickup also sustained injuries. Leonard Groves of Livermore, the driver, was treated for lacerations and released; his wife, Carolyn, was treated for injuries including a fractured arm; and daughters Becky and Lisa Groves were released from Del Puerto Hospital at noon yesterday after being treated for minor injuries. The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, a mile west of Interstate 5. The California Highway Patrol said both vehicles were apparently traveling about 55 miles per hour and Jurevich s eastbound car had crossed over the center line before the collision. The rosary will be said for Karen tonight, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Church. Funeral mass is to be said at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Patterson, Karen attended local schools and was active in school affairs. She was president of the junior class, vice president of GAA, an honor roll student, member of Girls Leadership and this year s winter sports varsity queen. She also found time to work at Mil s Drive In. Besides her parents, she leaves a sister, Marlene Cardoza of Patterson; and grandmothers, Maria Cardoza of Monterey and Anna Machado of Turlock. Fellow students at Patterson High School have established a memorial fund in Karen s name. Contributions may be put in the container at city hall or in the one at the high school. Carlson Dagmar 740502 np Services Held for Dagmar Carlson; Services were held Tuesday morning in the Evangelical Covenant Church for Dagmar Carlson, 63, who died suddenly Sunday at her home of an apparent heart attack. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of South Dakota, she had lived in Patterson 61 years. Mrs. Carlson in survived by her husband, Eugene; four sons, James Douglas and Richard J. of Patterson, Daniel Eugene of Reno, and Gerald Wayne Carlson of Ft. Ord; and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Leaf of Patterson and Mrs. Herman Lindval of Modesto. Carter Mari J 741017 np Services Held For Mari Carter; Services were conducted Monday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mari Jayne Carter, 31, who died unexpectedly at her brother s Turlock home last Thursday. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Deputy coroners said her death apparently was caused by a drug overdose. A native of Patterson, she had lived here until moving to Turlock. She is survived by twin sons, Landon and Randon Carter, both of Turlock; her father, Floyd Russell of Grayson; one brother, Alton Russell of Turlock, and a sister, Letha Mott of Hughson. Castro Henry F 741010 np Requiem Said for Henry Castro Sr.; Requiem mass was said Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Henry F. Castro, 77, who died at the local hospital last Thursday night following an extended illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Castro came to California in 1913 from his native Azores, arriving in the Westley area in 1933. He was a retired rancher. His memberships included IDES, UPEC, FDES, and YMI. Castro and his wife, Lena, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Sept. 1972. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Henry Castro Jr. of Westley; three daughters, Lena Friedrich and Bernice Grischott, both of Westley, and Carolyn Deiphia of Patterson; two brothers, Chris and Tony Castro, both of Tracy, and a sister, Rachel Sequiera of Tracy; 10 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Clem Roger L 740718 np Murder Victim Had Lived Here; Roger Leon Clem, who had resided in Patterson until recently, was found shot to death last Saturday in the Ceres main Canal near Turlock. Deputies said Clem, 25, was the victim of an "execution" type slaying. An autopsy revealed he had been shot at least five times in the head; at least three of the slugs had been fired at close range just behind the left ear. His body was spotted by a ditch-tender Saturday morning in a canal drop near Fulkerth Road. Cordova Angelina 740402 p1 Local Woman Killed In Monday Car Crash; The second tragic automobile accident in the Patterson area in less than a week has claimed the life of 34-year-old Angelina Cordova of Tenbrink Street, Patterson, and critically injured her daughter, Letisa Cordova, 18. The three-car crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Monday at Jennings and Grayson Roads between Patterson and Ceres. Mrs. Cordova was taken to Doctors Hospital of Modesto with internal injuries and died during surgery. Her daughter was admitted to the hospital s intensive care unit with critical injuries. She was taken off the critical list Tuesday and late yesterday, Wednesday, was listed in serious condition. Another passenger, Mrs. Angelina Alvarado, 36, of Grayson, was listed late yesterday in fair but improved condition. Treated for minor injuries were Mrs. Alvarado s children, Angela, 2, and Jesus, 11. The accident occurred when a car driven northbound on Jennings Road by Teresa Craven, 18, of Patterson, pulled away from a stop sign at Grayson Road into the path of the eastbound vehicle driven by Miss Cordova, according to the California Highway Patrol. After striking Miss Craven s car, the Cordova vehicle veered head-on into a pickup driven by Leo Henry Foletta of W. Keyes Road. Miss Cordova was pinned in the demolished vehicle for nearly an hour before she was freed by rescuers. Miss Craven was treated and released. Foletta, 36, and a passenger, Daniel Miranda, 18, of Ceres, were not seriously injured. A native of Iowa, Mrs. Cordova had lived in Patterson seven years. She is survived by her husband, Ubaldo Cordova; four daughters, Letisa, Elizabeth, Silvia, and Sandra Cordova; and a son, Jivier Cordova, all of Patterson; and her parents and two sisters in Mexico. Services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel. Craven Daran I 741024 np Daran Craven Services Held Here Monday; Services were held Monday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Daran Irene Craven, 43, who died Friday in a Modesto hospital. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Craven bad lived in this area 35 years. She is survived by her husband James of Patterson; two sons, James Grant and Melvin Gil Craven; a daughter, Theresa Evelyn Craven, all of Patterson; three brothers, five sisters including Doris Parrish of Modesto; and two granddaughters. Mrs. Craves, who had a history of heart trouble, was stricken with a heart attack last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in a local beauty shop. A local doctor was called, as well as the Patterson Fire Department with its resuscitation unit. City Manager Tom Calabrese gave mouth to mouth resuscitation until the unit arrived, and the doctor gave heart massage at the scene. She was taken to the Del Puerto Hospital, then transferred to the Modesto hospital. Cripe Carrie M 740509 np Services Held Saturday for Carrie Cripe; Services were held Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Carrie Maudel Cripe, 83, who died the previous Wednesday at a Newman convalescent hospital following a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Cripe was a native of Illinois. She had lived in Patterson 50 years. She is survived by one son, Cyril Cripe of Patterson; two daughters, Naomi Germolus of Patterson and Irene Conklin of Long Beach; a brother, Clifford Van Horn of Illinois; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cruz Jose M 740829 np Services Pending for Jose Cruz; Services are pending in Mexico for Jose Mora Cruz, 36, who died in a single car accident on Highway 33 near Ike Crow Road north of Crows Landing last Friday. A native of Mexico, Cruz had lived here seven years. He is survived by two brothers, Mora and Vsevio Cruz; and one sister, Maria Cruz, all of Mexico. Curiel Jesus M 740228 np Services Held For Jesus M. Curiel; Requiem mass was held Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Jesus Machaine Curiel, 74, who died in a Turlock hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Curiel was a native of Mexico. A retired agricultural foreman for Turlock Fruit Company, he had lived here 15 years. He is survived by his wile, Aurelia of Patterson; three sons, Armando of Modesto, Hefren of Turlock and Carlos Curiel of Salinas; one daughter, Lydia Alta Mirano of Patterson; a brother, Louie of Brawley; a sister, Maria Ramirez of Sonora; and nine grandchildren. Curtis Guardsman G 740228 np 1 Dead in Crows Landing Jet Crash; An investigation team is meeting to determine the cause of a crash at the Crows Landing Auxiliary Landing Field Tuesday evening that took the life of an Air National Guardsman. Killed was Guardsman Gary Curtis, 29, of Cupertino, who was crushed in the area of his chest. The injuries to pilot Dale Mayo, 31, of Alam, were not considered to be serious. Curtis was first taken to the Del Puerto hospital after the 6 pm accident, then transferred to Scenic General Hospital in Modesto. He died about 1 am Wednesday. Mayo was transferred to the hospital at Castle Air Force Base. The small jet plane, termed an Air National Guard U-10 by a spokesman at the Crows Landing base, had left Hayward about 4:30 pm during touch and go landings. Information being released was sketchy, leading to speculation that the small plane was ‘classified' by the government. De Oliveira Manuel Sr 740905 np De Oliveira Sr. Dies in Newman; Requiem mass was said Wednesday at St. Joachim s Catholic Church in Newman for well-known Westside rancher Manuel De Oliveira Sr., 58, who died suddenly on Sunday morning. Interment was in Hills Ferry Cemetery. De Oliveira was a native of St. Miguel in the Azores and had lived in this area 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Carrie of Newman; three sons, Manuel of Newman, Joaquin of Stockton and Frankie De Oliveira of Patterson; two daughters, Rosalie Holmquist of Gustine and Caroline Smith of Texas; his mother, Serafine De Oliveira of Newman; three brothers, Joe Jr. of Newman, Tony J. Oliveira of Newark and Albert J. Oliveira of Stockton; five sisters, Elsie Silveira, Agnes Silveira and Mary Fantazia, all of Newman, Dorothy Menezes of Gustine and Sara Martell of Patterson; and seven grandchildren. Del Nero Caroline M 740502 np Requiem Said for Caroline Del Nero; Requiem mass was held Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church for Caroline Margaret Del Nero, 64, who died in the local hospital Monday after a lengthy illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of California, she had lived in Patterson 58 years. She is survived by her husband, Olimpio Del Nero of Patterson; two daughters, Ruby Herger of Patterson and Marie Mudgett of Syracuse, New York; a son, Charlie Del Nero of Patterson; a sister, Stella Yoppini of Patterson; a brother, Joe Feloi of Newman six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Del Nero Olimpio C 740523 np Services Held For Olimpio Del Nero; Services were held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Olirnpio Charlie Del Nero, 81, who died Saturday in the local hospital just 20 days after the death of his wife, Caroline. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Italy, he lived here 64 years and was employed by the Patterson Irrigation District 19 years. Del Nero is survived by two daughters, Ruby Herger of Patterson and Marie Mudgett of New York; a son, Charlie Del Nero of Patterson; a brother, Julio of Italy; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Delgado Anista 741121 np Services Held for Anista Delgado; Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday morning for Anista Delgado, 84, who died Saturday in a Tracy hospital. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Mexico, she lived in Patterson 30 years before moving recently to Grayson to reside with her son, Alfredo Delgado. Besides her son she leaves two daughters, Mary Sandoval of Lathrop and Lucy Penido of Westley; 32 grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Delphia John B 741003 p1 Accident Claims Life of Community Leader; Funeral services were held here Monday for Patterson community leader and business man John B. Delphia, who was killed last week when the grader he was driving overturned on a levee near Marshall Road and Highway 33. Delphia, 64, was operating the heavy machinery on a levee bordering a sump pond on the Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary Landing Field property being rented to Patterson Frozen Foods when the accident occurred Thursday. His body was discovered about 4 p.m. pinned beneath the overturned grader. The grader was not visible from the Highway 33 and was some distance from Marshall Road. The accident bore a striking resemblance to an earlier tragedy which claimed the life of his younger brother, Elwyn, who was killed four years ago by a runaway bulldozer during a brush fire in the Del Puerto Canyon. Delphia was elected mayor of the city of Patterson in 1948, holding the position until 1953, when he succeeded the retiring Frank Raines as the District 5 representative on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. He retired from the county governing board in June 1856. A native of Vernalis, Delphia moved to Patterson in 1942 and began business here. He purchased the historic "Del Puerto Hotel in 1954; he and about 150 friends and well-wishers celebrated his 20 years as owner-operator of the hotel only two weekends ago. Delphia was active in both community and professional organizations and served as president of the Patterson Rotary and 20-30 Clubs, the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce and the Patterson Cemetery District. He was a longtime member of the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, and served as its first assistant chief. He was serving on both the cemetery district and the Patterson Hospital District boards of directors. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Aahmes Shrine Temple, Eastern Star and Scottish Rite. Entombment at Parkview Cemetery in Stockton followed the Monday service. He leaves his widow Virginia, two sons, Claude of Patterson and John B. Delphia Jr. of Detroit; three sisters, Ellen Apel of Stockton, Dorris Ott and Norma Chesnut of Bakersfield; and a brother George Delphia of Portland, Ore. Doe John 741017 p1 Body Found Near Bridge Wednesday; The body of an unidentified man was discovered shortly before noon Wednesday under the Las Palmas bridge. No identification was found on the body by investigating officers, who noted the man was either severely beaten or had been thrown from a passing vehicle. The body was discovered on the cement beneath the bridge by Melvin Tucker of Fremont. Tucker reported the find at Patterson City Hall, and noted he was visiting relatives in Turlock and had driven to the San Joaquin River to go fishing. Tucker accompanied sheriff s officers back to the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicated the man was moderately dressed and well groomed. Doe John 741024 p1 No Clues Yet to Identity of Body; Stanislaus County Sheriff's detectives still have no clue to the identity of a body found by a fisherman last week beneath the Las Palmas Ave. Bridge. Officers did determine the victim was killed by a single gun shot wound to the head, and evidently thrown from the bridge last Tuesday night or early Wednesday. The body is described as a male of Mexican descent, with a small mustache. Detective Gary Crawshaw, who is handling the investigation, said the search for clues has led nowhere: "We've got nothing'." Eachus Harry B 740214 np Harry B. Eachus Dies in Ben Lomond; Private services were held recently in Santa Cruz for Harry B. Eachus, 94, who died Feb. 4 in a Ben Lomond rest home. Inurement was at Brentwood. Eachus, a native of Oroville, moved as a child with his parents to the Newman-Gustine area, and ranched in the Gustine, San Jose and Patterson areas for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Harlene Cripe of Santa Cruz. Ernhart Mary A 740418 np Mrs. Ernhart Dies in Phoenix; Services will be held this morning, Thursday, at 10 a.m. in the Evans Funeral Chapel for Mary Ann Ernhart, 66, who died Sunday in Phoenix, Ariz. while visiting her sister, Rose Bryant. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Texas, Mrs. Ernhart had lived in Westley for 20 years before moving to Salida 10 years ago. Besides her sister, she leaves two daughters, Grace Hale of Westley and Martha Cooper of Salida; four sons, LeRoy and Jim of Modesto, Bill of Santa Rosa and Joe Ernhart of Colorado; 14 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Esparza Margarita 740926 np Services Held for Margarita Esparza; Services were held Saturday morning at the Apostolic Assembly Church in Grayson for Margarita Esparza, 37, who died last Wednesday in a Modesto hospital after an extended illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Calexico, Mrs. Esparza had lived in Grayson 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Gaspar; four daughters, Margarita Munoz, Gloria, Matilda and Mary Esparza; four sons, David, Erille, Manuel and Gaspar Esparza Jr., all of Grayson; a sister; four brothers; and five grandchildren. Felex Maria E 740214 np Mass Today For Maria Ester Felex; Mass will be said at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, for Maria Ester Felex, 14 months, who died Tuesday in a Modesto hospital after a brief illness. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Patterson, she is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rigoberto Felex. Fumberger George 740124 np Private Service for G. Fumberger; A private graveside services was held Saturday at Patterson District Cemetery for George Fumberger, 73, who died the previous Wednesday in a San Francisco hospital. Fumberger was a native of Switzerland and had lived in San Francisco only five weeks. He is survived by three sisters including Maria Bondietti and Julia Grischott, both of Patterson. Futrell Isabel M 741017 np Local Woman's Mother Dies; Services were held in Hollister Wednesday afternoon for Isabel Mae Futrell, mother of Mrs. Bonnie Moore of Patterson. Mrs. Futrell died suddenly at her home Oct. 13. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Hollister. A native of Iowa, she had lived in Hollister 30 years. She was employed by San Benito County, working in the Head Start Program and at the County Day Care Center. Her memberships included the Rebekah Lodge, Business and Professional Women's Club, the Hollister Women's Club; and she was founder and president of the Hollister Doll Club. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Futrell leaves her husband, Vernon of Hollister; four other daughters; two brothers; a sister; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Gollihar Lecy 740321 np Services Friday for Lecy Gollihar; Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Evans Funeral Chapel for Lecy Gollihar, 80, who died Tuesday in the local hospital after a long illness. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Gollihar had live in Grayson 19 years. She is survived by her husband, Claude Gollihar of Grayson; four sons, Fred A. Of Grayson, George W. Of Tracy, and Claude W and Raymond R. Gollihar, both of Phoenix; four daughters, Anna Bell Crawford of Grayson; Maye Sanders of Phoenix, Ethel Meir of Oregon and Elizabeth Earls of Seaside; 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Guffey Edith P 740214 np Graveside Rites For Edith Guffey; Graveside services were held in Patterson District Cemetery Tuesday afternoon for Edith Pearl Galley, 88, who died Saturday in a Modesto rest-home. A native of Missouri, she had lived in Patterson 12 years. She is survived hy a son, Melvin Campbell of Patterson; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hale Cleo F 740912 np Cleo Floyd Hale Services Friday; Funeral services will. be held this Friday, Sept. 13, for Cleo Floyd Hale, 51 who died Monday. Ha1e, a resident of Grayson, was a native Oklahoma. He had lived in the area for 35 years and worked as a farm laborer. He in survived by a son, Gary Taylor, of Los Angeles; three brothers, Delno of Westley, Leo of Lynwood, Washington, and Clyde of Lexington, Okla. Services will be held Friday at 10 am at the Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. Hammonda Frances 740131 np Frances Hammonds Dies in Reno; One time Patterson resident Frances Hammonds, 79, of Reno, Nev, died in a Reno hospital early Tuesday, Jan. 29, after a short illness. Services are pending at Walton s Funeral Chapel in Reno. She is survived by four sons, Richard and Dean Thulin of Patterson, Virgil of Manteca and Dan Thulin of Tacoma, Wash.; two daughters, Patti Beach of Sacramento and Betty Kinner of Reno; a sister in Santa Rosa; a brother in Alaska; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Hance Teanie 740606 np Services Held for Mrs. Hance; Services were held Wednesday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Teanie Hance, 77, who died Saturday in the local hospital after a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Hance had lived in Patterson 17 years. She is survived by four sons, John of Bakersfield, Gurvis of Westley, and Truman and Jim Hance, both of Patterson; two daughters, Juanita Crow of Arkansas and Geneva Ashlock of Patterson; 24 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Hayton Blanche D 740214 p1 Rosary Friday For Blanche D. Hayton; A rosary will be said at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday at 8 pm for Blanche D. Hayton, 58, who died in a Palo Alto hospital early Wednesday morning. Requiem mass will be at Sacred Heart at 9 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Missouri, she is survived by her husband, Robert of Patterson; three brothers; and three sisters, including Margaret Bunker of Gustine. Hetzel Charles 741121 np Services Today For Deputy C. Hetzel; Services will be held here today, Thursday, for Charles Hetzel, 32, who died Saturday afternoon at Stanford University Hospital. Hetzel suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hetzel of Patterson. He was a Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff since 1970, and prior to that served as a policeman in Willits. With the permission of his parents, his heart was transplanted to an unnamed recipient Saturday afternoon. They also consented to donating his kidneys for a transplant. Hetzel was born in San Francisco, attended high school in Humboldt County and Santa Rosa Junior College and San Jose State College. He served in the Army from 1960 to 1963. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Sally Waller of Escalon and Linda Bird of Fresno; and two half- brothers, Leonard Johnson of Patterson and Roger Johnson. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Evans Funeral Chapel, with interment in Patterson District Cemetery. Hidfalgo Elias C 740516 np Services Held for Elias Hidalgo; Services for Elias Cardon Hidalgo of Westley, 34, were held Tuesday morning at the Apostolic Movement Church in Grayson with interment in the Patterson District Cemetery. He died in a Modesto hospita1 Saturday morning after having been found unconscious the previous Wednesday in an unused service station in Westley. A native of San Jose, Hidalgo was a cabinet maker and had made his home for the last eight years with his brother, Rev. Samuel Hidalgo of the Apostolic Movement Church. He is survived by two daughters, Virginia and Sandra Hidalgo of Berkeley; three brothers, Louis Jr. of San Jose; the aforementioned Samuel of Westley; and Nehenias of Mira Loma; two sisters, Rebecca Gonzales of Modesto and Lila Zamorano of Tulare. Jackson Clinton L 740228 np Memorial Service For C.L. Jackson; A memorial service was held Tuesday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Clinton Leslie Jackson, 86, who died Saturday at the Modesto home of his daughter, Margaret Jackson. Inurement was at Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma. A native of Nebraska, he had lived here seven years. Jackson was a retired officer of Bank of America who spend 40 years in the banking business. Besides his daughter, be leaves two sons, Albert of San Jose and Clinton A. Jackson of San Francisco. Krause Lloyd Jr 740516 np Services for Lloyd Krause To Be Friday; Services will be held Friday at 10a.m. in the Evans Funeral Chapel for Lloyd Krause Jr., 47, who died Tuesday in a Modesto hospital following a short illness. A native of Kansas, he had lived in Patterson nine years and operated a trucking firm in conjunction with his brothers. Krause is survived by his wile, Marjorie of Patterson; three sons, Robert Le Roy of Patterson, Gerald Lloyd of San Jose and Donald L. Krause of San Bruno; two brothers, Floyd and Elmer Krause of Patterson; three sisters, Elaine Trichester and Janet Krause, both of Keyes, and Judy Sowder of Washington. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. Kuck Grace E 740207 np Grace Ellen Kuck Services Today; Services will be held this morning, Thursday, at 11 am, at Evans Funeral Chapel for Grace Ellen Kuck, 75, who died Saturday in a Newman convalescent home. Interment will he in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Alameda, she had lived in the Patterson area for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Maybelle Klindera of Clearlake Park; two sons, David Goldstein of Orangevale and Clyde Preston Gay of Las Vegas; two sisters and one brother. Leal Tony 741121 np Tony Leal, 82 Dies Suddenly; Services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Tony Leal, 82, who died suddenly Tuesday at Del Puerto Hospital; where he was an out-patient. Leal, a long time Patterson resident, was a retired gardener. Lester George W 740711 np George Lester Services Held; Services were held at Evans Funeral Chapel last Friday morning for George Westley Lester, 80, who died in the local hospital July 4 after a long Illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Lester, a native of Arkansas, had lived in Grayson 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Vira Lester of Grayson; three daughters, Geraldine Parker, Jean Lester, and Dorothy Ford, all of Modesto; a son, Georg. Lester of Nebraska; a sister; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Lokka Olaf 741010 np Services Held for "Ole" Lokka; Graveside services were held Tuesday at Patterson District Cemetery for Olaf "Ole" Lokka, 68, who was found dead in his room at the Welty Hotel last Thursday by hotel manager John Petty. Death was apparently from natural causes. A native of South Dakota, Lokka moved here with his family in 1910. He was formerly a professional golfer, having been at a Modesto course at one time. More recently he worked as a gardener. He is survived hy two brothers, S. E. of Banning and A.B. Lokka of lnglewood; an aunt, Mrs. Ella Knutson of Patterson; two nephews and three cousins. Mahaffey James S Sr 740328 np Mahaffey Sr. Dies in Newman, Services Friday; Long-time Patterson resident James S. Mahaffey Sr., 97, died at a Newman convalescent home Tuesday. Rev. Eugene Brackney will officiate at services to be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. Mahaffey, a native of Missouri, had lived and worked in Colorado, Idaho and southern California before moving permanently to Patterson in 1920. Prior to his retirement in 1939 he was an engineer with Tidewater Associated Oil Co. here. Starting in 1924 with the purchase of land on which there were a few apricots, Mahaffey became one of the first apricot growers in the area. Gradually buying more acres, he eventually also grew almonds and lima beans. He retired from farming in the early 1960 s. He is survived by a son, James S. Mahaffey Jr. of Patterson; a sister, Ora Hilburn of Oklahoma; a grandson, Capt. Michael J. Mahaffey of Germany; two granddaughters, Lynell Kirk of El Sobrante, and Carol Mahaffey of Patterson; and two great-grandsons. The family requests that any remembrances be in the form of donations to a favored charitable organization. Martin Ethel L 740103 np Ethel L. Martin Dies in Modesto; LaHarpe, Kansas, was to be the site of services for Ethel L. Marttn, 89, who died in a Modesto hospital Dec. 26 after a brief illness. A native of Kansas, she had lived in this area for 35 years. She was past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Lola, Kan., and a member of Patterson Chapter 417, DES. She is survived by her nieces, Blanche Clay of Patterson and Myrtle Lahar of Modesto. Martins Marguerate S 741121 np Mass Said for Mrs. Martins; The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Marguerete Souza Martins, 62, who died in the local hospital Saturday. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of the Azores, she had lived in Patterson 40 years. Her memberships included SPRSI and UPPEC. Mrs. Martins is survived by her husband, Manuel of Patterson; one son, Joe Martin of Manteca; two brothers in Tracy, one brother in Los Angeles, two sisters in Tracy; and six grandchildren. Meiborg Charlotte 740103 p1 Autopsy of 2 Bodies Reveals Both Shot; The possibility of murder became definite early this week after an autopsy revealed that two young adults were shot about two months ago. Their decomposed bodies were found late Sunday afternoon in a small house on Marshall Road belonging to Earnest F. Nunes of Crows Landing. The autopsy the next day revealed both the men and the woman were each shot once. Two shell casings were found at the scene. The body of the women has been identified as that of Charlotte Lee Melborg, 21. Her husband Robert and two young children reportedly moved out of the Marshall Road house they rented from Nunes sometime late in October, and moved to southern California. The other body remains tentatively identified as that of Russell Lee Buse, 27 of Patterson. He reportedly had been seeing Mrs. Melborg prior to the breakup of her marriage. The bodies were found after John N. Silva of 2842 Apricot Ave. went to the Nunes property to remove rabbit hutches. He reported the strong odor coming from the small house on the back portion of the property to Nunes, and Nunes entered the house by removing a padlock on the back door. The front door was locked from the inside, all of the windows were closed, and the lights were off. A paper dated Oct. 21 was found in the house. Mrs. Melborg was arrested in Patterson for being drunk. in public that same day. Her body was found nude, lying spread eagled and face up in the living room. The body of the man was fully clothed except for shoes and was discovered in a corner of the same room. Meiborg Charlotte L 740110 np Requiem Held for Charlotte Meiborg; Requiem nass was said Friday, Jan. 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Charlotte Lee Meiborg, 21, whose decomposed body was found Dec. 30 in her 3242 Marshall Rd. Home. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Oakland, she had lived in the Patterson-Crows Landing area five years. Survivors include two sons, William Rudell Meiborg and Robert Salvi, both of Los Angles; her parents, Flora Romo of Vallejo and Walter Meldrum; on brother; and four sisters including Lona Barletta of Patterson. Mesa Francisca 740103 np Francisca Meza Dies in Turlock; Services were held Monday afternoon at the Apostolic Assembly Church of Grayson for Francisca Meza, 73, who died Saturday in a Turlock Hospital. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Mexico, she had lived in Grayson 26 years. She is survived by four sons including Daniel, Ralph and Henry Meza, all of Grayson; six daughters including Ermila Meza of Riverbank, Lucille Barrabarragan and Lydia Gallardo of Turlock, and Rebecca Beltran of Westley; 47 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and five sisters. Munez Pablo 740307 p1 Body Found in Canal May be Westley Man; The Sheriff s Department is checking on the identify of a body found Wednesday in the Delia Mendota Canal near Newman. It is thought to be that of Pablo Munez, 28, of Westley, whose car plunged into the canal Feb. 14 when Munez was driving on a canal bank near McCracken Road. A passenger in the vehicle, Raul Bautista, leaped before the car went into the water and escaped injury. The car was found in the water that same evening, but the window in the driver s side was open. Nicolds Bessie A 740103 np Services Held for Bessie Nicolds; Private graveside services were held at the Patterson District Cemetery last Saturday for Bessie Ann Nicolds, 88, who died at Del Puerto Hospital on Dec. 21. A native of Missouri, Mrs. Nicolds lived in Fresno and Modesto before moving to Patterson in 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband G.B. Nicolds and her son, John. She is survived by two grandchildren, Richard Nicolds of Patterson and Linda Raffo of Freano; three great grandchildren; three sisters in Missouri; and her daughter-in-law, Pearl Nicolds of Patterson. Olson Arthur 740110 np Rev. Olson Dies In Glendale; Services were held at noon Wednesday in the Wee Kirk of the Heather, Forest Lawn Cemetery, for the Rev. Arthur Olson, 68, who died Jan.6 in a Glendale hospital after becoming critically ill Christmas Eve. A native of Nebraska, Rev. Olson was the pastor of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church from January of 1964 to July 31, 1972 when he retired. He served the Lutheran Church 29 years, doing parish work, Bible conference work, as a guest speaker for various congregations, and as an evangelist and teacher. He is survived by his wile, Esther of La Canada; and one daughter, Mrs. Richard May of Washington. Orman Charles 741017 np Father Dies; Mrs. Bess Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips have returned from Ottumwa, Iowa, where they attended funeral services for the senior Mrs. Phillips father, Charley Orman. Orman, 81, died Oct. 5 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired meat cutter. He is survived by three daughters including Mrs. Phillips; two sons; and 18 grandchildren. Palk Efie 740117 np Services Held for Mrs. Effie Palk; Services were held Tuesday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Effie Palk, 91, who died Friday in a Modesto hospital. Interment was in Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Palk had lived here 23 years. She is survived by a daughter, Vera Jones of Oklahoma; and two sons, Arthur Nally of McKinleyville and Walter H. Palk of Virginia. Pena John O 740117 np Requiem Will Be Held for John Pena; Requiem mass will be held at 10 a.m this morning, Thursday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for John Ortegon Pena, 45, who died Monday in a Modesto hospital after an extended illness. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Texas, Pena had lived in Modesto 15 years. He is survived by seven sons, Raymond Gonzales of Hayward, Richard Pena of Gilroy, Ruben, Johnnie, Raymond, Manuel Tino Pena, all of Modesto; two daughters, Fernanda and Encarnacion Pena both of Modesto and five sisters, Ruth Legleo, Elvia Hernandez and Dolores Pena, all of Modesto, Connie Pena of Simi Valley, and Hortencia Pena of Salida. Peterson Martin C 740314 np Service Today For Martin C. Peterson; A graveside committal service will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. in the Patterson District Cemetery for Martin C. Peterson, 80, who died Sunday in San Diego. Peterson, a native of North Dakota, was an early settler here arriving with his family in 1913. He left in 1919 and returned to farm in North Dakota and was also employed in an auto factory. He had resided in San Diego for the last 15 years. He is survived by a brother, Walter Peterson of Granada Hills, and a sister, Peggy Mulford of San Francisco. Pittenger Kathryn M 740613 np Rosary Tonight for Mrs. Pittenger; The rosary will be said at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, in Evans Funeral Chapel for Kathryn Mae Pittenger, 83, who died Monday in a Modesto convalescent hospital. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday in the Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Illinois, Mrs. Pittenger had lived here 11 years, making her home on N. Third street. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Spencer of Patterson; a son, Thomas Pittenger of San Mateo; and seven grandchildren. Poncia Guiseppe 740124 np Services Held for Guiseppe Poncia; Services were held Monday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Guiseppe "Joe" Poncia, 77, who died Jan. 17 in a Newman convalescent hospital. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery with military honors performed by Vic Bowman and Dan Rezendes of American Legion Post #168. A native of Italy, Poncia had, lived in California since 1913 and came to Patterson eight years ago. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired carpenter. He is survived by three sisters including Mrs. Caterina Bizzanelli of Patterson; three nieces, Doris Mazzuchi of Patterson, Elsie Dutra of Newman and Lucille Combs of Montana; and three nephews, Henry and David of Patterson and Victor Bizzanelli of Arizona. Reichmuth John B 740131 np Requiem Held for John B. Reichmuth; Requiem mass was held Wednesday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for John Baptist Reichmuth, 88, who-died Sunday at his Walnut Ave. home. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Switzerland, Reichmuth was a retired dairyman. He lived to Patterson 46 years. He is survived by two sons, John F. and George C., both of Patterson, three daughters, Mary E. Haugen of Arnold, Josephine Truttmsn of Elk Grove, and Ann T. Gustafson of Patterson; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Riddle Myron E 740221 p1 Masonic Rites Held For Myron Riddle; Masonic rites were held Tuesday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Myron Ellsworth Riddle, 74, whose body was found in the closed garage at his home early Friday morning. Investigators from the Stanislaus County Sheriff s Department found he had taken his own life, but left no note. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Riddle was a native of Wisconsin and had lived in Patterson about 50 years. Before retiring several years ago, he had been manager of Libby, McNeil & Libhy and then of Golden Valley Creamery. Elected to the city council in 1944, he served as mayor of Patterson from 1944 to 1948. He was a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge and the Patterson Man's Group. He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Beedie of Sacramento and Barbara Evans of Stockton; a brother in Wisconsin, and four grandchildren. The family requests that any remembrances be made to the American Cancer Society. Robinson Edith S 740919 np Edith Robinson Dies in Eureka; Word was received this week of the death of Edith Sorem Robinson on Sept. 9 in Eureka. Memorial services were held at the First Congregational Church there last Friday. A native of Gridley, she was the wife of former Patterson resident Karl Robinson. She lived here briefly in 1968 prior to their move to Eureka. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Carl Sorem of Livermore; a daughter, Mrs. F. W. Munz of Eugene, Ore.; a sister, Grace Rector of Nampa, Idaho; a brother, Amos Bigelow of Turlock; and five grandchildren. Romo Stella A 740808 np Services Held for Stella A. Romo; Requiem mass was held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Stella Arvizu Romo, 66, who died Saturday in a Modesto hospital after a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Arizona, she had lived in Patterson 15 years. Before resigning May 1,she worked eight years as a community aide with the migrant program for the Patterson Unified School District. She is survived by two sons, Harvey Weeks and Jairne Romo, both of Arizona; three daughters, Evelyn Lorenzo of Arizona, and Gloria Hernandez and Virginia Zepeda, both of Patterson; and a brother, Joe Arvizu of Oroville. Rovedatti Gulia M 740426 np Services Held For Gulia Rovedatti; Requiem mass was held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Gulia Maria Rovedatti, 78, who died last Friday in a Modesto convalescent home. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Italy, she had lived in this area 57 years. She is survived by two daughters, Elsie Davis of Turlock and Mary Bernasconi of Modesto; a son, Roy Rovedatti of Patterson; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Salsi Sam 741003 np Modesto Man Dies in Farm Accident; A Modesto man, 47 year old Sam Salsi, was killed near Westley last Saturday when he attempted to enter a moving truck and was crushed beneath the dual tires, according to witnesses. Salsi, of 1533 Grape Ave., was working in an almond orchard off of McCracken Road when the accident occurred. He was taken to Del Puerto Hospital, where ho died about an hour later. Sanchez Benny 740523 np Man Killed on Highway 33; Benny Sanchez, about 45, a resident of a labor camp near Patterson was killed instantly early Monday when struck by a car being driven north on Highway 33 near Baldwin Road. The car s driver, Horace Uptegraph of Modesto, did not see Sanchez until the time of impact. CHP officers said Sanchez, in dark clothes and possibly intoxicated, walked into the path of Uptegraph s car. Sandte Ralph 740912 np Ralph Sandte Services Held; Graveside Services were held at Patterson District Cemetery Wednesday morning for Ralph Sandte, 85, who died Saturday in a Newman convalescent hospital after a short Illness. A native of Minnesota, he had lived here 5 years and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude of Patterson; one daughter, Marie McDowell of Patterson; one brother, Debert Sandte of Minnesota; one sister, Maude Eppard of San Diego; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Schauer D H 740627 np Local Woman s Father Dies in Santa Barbara; D.H. Schauer, 102, prominent pioneer businessman of Santa Barbara passed away June 21 in a Santa Barbara hospital following a period of failing health. Well-known in Patterson, he was the father of Elizabeth Lemcke. He was born in Gambier, Ohio January 2, 1872, the son of Jacob and Mary Goldsboro Schauer. On June 27, 1895, he married Dora Holman at Ellis, Kansas. Schauer was in the printing business in Atchison, Kansas prior to moving to Santa Barbara in 1905. In 1911 he founded and created the Schauer Printing Studio. In recent years he was Chairman of the Board until the business was sold 2 years ago. He was a graduate of Midland College of Fremont, Nebraska and when he attended his 75th anniversary of graduation celebration, he was the only surviving member of his graduating class. In Santa Barbara he was active in civic affairs, having served as president of the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce in 1921. His activities in the scouting program were many and varied and he received The Silver Beaver Award. He was also a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and the Channel City Club. Schauer was a charter member of the Santa Barbara Rotary Club which was formed in November of 1917. He was well known for his ability to play the piano which Rotarians and others in the community enjoyed. A Mason, he was a member of Santa Barbara Lodge No. 192 F&AM; Scottish Rite Mason member of Santa Barbara Valley; The Al Malaikh Temple, the largest Shrine Temple in the world, and the Santa Barbara Shrine Club. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara. His wife, Dora Schauer, passed away in Santa Barbara in July of 1952. Survivors besides Mrs. Lemcke include his son Roscoe H. Schauer, Santa Barbara and daughter Mrs. Tevis, Mildred, Martin of San Francisco; two grandchildren, Tevis Martin II of San Carlos, California and Mrs. Robert Wagner of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday in the Welch-Ryce Chapel with the Reverend Robert Cameron Miller of First Presbyterian Church and Santa Barbara Lodge No. 192 A&FM officiating. Interment was in Santa Barbara Cemetery. Friends who prefer may remember their favorite charity in memory of D.H. Schauer. Souza Joseph O 740221 np Joseph Souza Dies Suddenly at Foster City; Word has been received of the death of former Pattersonite Joseph Oliver Souza, 59, of Foster City Tuesday, Feb. 12. Sousa suffered a massive heart attack while enroute to work and was pronounced dead on arrival at a San Mateo hospital. Cremation was at Sky Lawn Cemetery, San Mateo. A native or Massachusetts, Sousa was a 1934 graduate of Patterson High School. He joined the United States Navy in 1937, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1951, attended Modesto Junior College and the University of California, Berkeley, and retired from civil service in 1973. At the time of his death he was employed by Earl & Wright Engineers of San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Bettebelle; one son, Michael, both of Foster City; a daughter, Jo Ann of San Francisco; and a brother, Matthew 0. Sousa Jr. of Santa Monica. Stevenson David I Jr 740418 np Services Held for David Stevenson; Services were held Wednesday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for David Isaiah Stevenson Jr., 57, who died of an apparent heart attack suffered while at work Monday morning. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Stevenson was a native of Texas and had 1ived here 40 years. He was a ditch tender for the West Stanislaus Irrigation District for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Bessie of Grayson; three daughters, Louise Gardner and Norma Perez of Patterson, and Sandra Criswell of Grayson; two brothers, Louis of Modesto and Clarence Stevenson of Texas; two sisters, Evelyn Lambert of Modesto and Dorothy Stevens of Lodi; and nine grandchildren. Sullivan Ted 740905 np Transient Found Dead Wednesday; A transient farm worker, Ted Sullivan, 62, was found dead near his vehicle early Wednesday morning. The camper-style vehicle was parked in a bean field on the south side of Orestimba Crest off Eastin Road. He apparently died of natural causes. The body was found by his employer, Lewis Washburn, and was taken to the Evans-Krieger Funeral Chapel in Newman. Swift Merneva E 741031 np Merneva Swift; Graveside services were held at Patterson District Cemetery Tuesday afternoon for Merneva Ester Swift, 89, who died last Friday in a Newman convalescent hospital. A native of Missouri, she had lived in Modesto 25 years. Mrs. Swift is survived by a son, Leroy of Modesto, and three sisters. Thorpe Mabel 740117 np Mrs. Mabel Thorpe Dies in Wisconsin; Memorial services were held Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mabel Thorpe, 89, who died the previous Wednesday in a rest home at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, next to the body of her husband. Mrs. Thorpe was the widow of Rev. H. J. Thorpe who was pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church from 1916-1918 and again served the church here from 1929-1933. She is survived by two daughters, one in Wisconsin and the other of Yakima, Wash. Tucker John 740117 np Services Held for John Tucker; Services were held Tuesday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for John Tucker, 72, who died in the local hospital Friday after a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Kansas, he was a retired Westley restaurant owner and had lived here 21 years. He is survived by his wife Anna of Westley; three sons, John W. and Harold L. Tucker of Patterson and George E. Tucker of Rancho Cordova; two daughters, Mary Beech of New Jersey and Ida Tucker of San Francisco; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Valerius Mattie 740228 np Mattie Valerius Dies in Oklahoma; Word has been received of the death in Oklahoma of Mattie Vaterius. Services for her were held there Monday. A long-time resident of Patterson prior to moving to Paoli, Okla. several years ago, Mrs. Valerius is survived by her husband, Leonard of Paoli. Virgen Patsy E 740808 p1 Service Held for Mrs. Virgin; Requiem mass was said Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Patsy Endencio Virgen, 39, who was fatally injured early Saturday morning in an auto accident on Crows Landing Road near Catfish Camp. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Arizona, Mrs. Virgen had 1ived in Patterson 23 years. She was an employee of the Patterson Unified School District and worked in the migrant program. She is survived by her husband, Jesus; three sons, Jessie Jr., Greg and Albert Virgen; two daughters, Sarah and Cesilia Virgen, all of Patterson; her mother, Mrs. Eduvijes Ruiz of Sanger; and three sisters, Connie Busio of Modesto, Susi Sanchez and Frances Pena, both of Sanger. MRS. VIRGEN was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by her husband on Crows Landing Road. The family's auto had been reported stolen in Modesto earlier in the evening, and the truck had been borrowed. Charged with misdemeanor manslaughter, eight counts of felony drunk driving and driving on a suspended operator's license is Willie Duran Porter, 22, of Stevinson. He appeared for arraignment Tuesday in Patterson Justice Court, and a continuance was granted to allow time for Porter to consult with an attorney. He is being held in lieu of $2500 bail, and Judge Reuben Swanson Tuesday refused to release Porter on his own recognizance. Porter, two passengers in his vehicle, and six others in the Virgen pickup including Mr. Virgen suffered cuts and bruises. The Porter auto reportedly was attempting to pass the Virgen pickup when the accident occurred, rolling the pickup down a 30-foot embankment. Mrs. Virgen was dead on arrival at Scenic General Hospital in Modesto. Wells Mary E 740411 np Services Held for Mary Wells; Services were held Tuesday morning at Evans funeral Chapel for Mary E. Wells, 90, who died last Friday in a Newman convalescent home after a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Wells was a native of Tennessee and had lived here 38 years. She is survived by five daughters, including Lois Fant of Westley, Emily Thomas of Turlock, and Mamie Montgomery and Bessie Trammell, both of Modesto; two sons, including Johnnie Wells of Keyes; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Wesley James L 740912 np Services Here For James L. Wesley; Services were held last Saturday for Leroy "Tex" Wesley, 64, who died Sept. 3 in the Veterans Hospital at Livermore. He was a native of Texas who had lived in the Patterson area for 26 years. Wesley was a veteran of World War II. Rev. Merel Thornton conducted the service at the Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Survivors include three sisters, Fern Ludlum and Bertha Ulmer, both of Patterson, and Fawn Berends of Trona, Ca; two brothers, Carl of Gallup, New Mexico and Gus of Plainview, Texas; three step sisters and three step brothers. Williams Ellen C 740103 np Services Today for Ellen C Williams Graveside services will be held today, Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. in Acacia Cemetery, Modesto, for Ellen Cecil Williams, 68, who was found dead of apparent natural causes in her home Sunday night. A native of Missouri, she had lived here 30 years. Mrs. Williams was a member of Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Hoffman of Sacramento and Darleen Prevey of Petaluma, and two grandchildren. Williams Virigil V 740822 p1 Final Rites Given Local Businessman; Services were held at Evans Funeral Chapel Tuesday morning for long-time Patterson resident and businessman, Virgil VerDayne Williams, 61, who died in a Modesto hospital Aug. 16 after a short illness. Rev. Eugene Brackney officiated as Masonic Rites were conducted by Patterson Lodge #488, F.&A.M. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Williams, a native of Mt. Union, Iowa, came to Patterson in 1918. He became plant superintendent of the Evans telephone Co. in 1942 and was also associated with the Evans Funeral Chapel. Active as Mason and Rotarian, he was a past president of both the Westside Shrine Club and the Patterson Rotary Club. He was a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge, Patterson Chapter #417 of the Order of Eastern Star, Scottish Rite Bodies of Stockton, the Aahes Shrine Temple of Oakland, and the Turlock Golf and Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Patterson; a daughter, Vee Hooper of Patterson; a son, Stanley Davis of Turlock; two brothers, DeVere Williams of Oakhurst and Wendal Williams of Fremont; and four grandchildren. Worden George 740822 np Services Held for George Worden; A graveside service was conducted Monday morning in the Patterson District Cemetery for George Worded, 72, who died last Thursday in a local hospital. Worden, a native of Nebraska, had lived here 14 years. He was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include one brother and three sisters who live in the east. Wright Marion S 741128 np Marion Wright Services Held; Services were held Sunday afternoon at Evans Funera1 Chapel for Marion Sullivan Wright, 97, who died last Thursday in the local hospital. Private burial was held at Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Adelaide, Calif., Wright had lived in the Patterson area 60 years. He was a retired rancher. He is survived by a son, Jack Wright of Redwood City; a daughter, Bernice Fleharty of Red Bluff; one sister; 7 grandsons and a great- grandchild. The family requests that any remembrances be made to the Women s Auxiliary of Del Puerto Hospital. Ybarra Louise 740801 np Services Friday For Louise Ybarra; Graveside services for 10-month old Louise Ybarra will be held at Patterson District Cemetery Friday at 10 a.m. The youngster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Ybarra, died suddenly in a Modesto hospital early July 31. She had been taken to the hospital July 30 and a diagnosis of acute bronchitis was made. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the actual case of death. NOTE: No obits published in Dec 1974..