Patterson Cemetery District 

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Alberti Celia 671214 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Alberti; A Rosary was recited last Thursday in Evans Funeral Cbape1 for Mrs. Celia Alberti, 65, who
died December 6 in a local hospital alter a long illness.  Requiem mass was said Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Switzerland, Mrs. Alberti has lived here 43 years.
She is survived by her husband Peter Alberti; three sons, Louie and Bill Alberti of Modesto and Mike Alberti of
Patterson; two daughters, Mrs. Gene Wheeland of Patterson and Mrs. Bobby Bravo of Modesto; two brothers Fred La
Franchi of Petaluma and Olinto LaFranchi of Switzerland; a sister, Mrs. Eva Crapi of Switzerland and 14 grandchildren.

Anderson Roy L 671221 p1
Funeral Monday for Roy Anderson; Final rites for Roy Lawrence Anderson, 64, who died Friday in a local hospital after
a long illness, were conducted at 2p.m Monday in Evans Funeral Chapel.  Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery.
A native of Wisconsin, Anderson had lived here 49 years.  He was a self-employed plumber.  He was a charter member of
Patterson 20-30 Club, a member of the West Side Sportsmen Club and a former volunteer fireman. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Stella Anderson of Patterson; five brothers, Otto and Morris Anderson of Modesto, Alder Anderson of
Auburn, Earnest Anderson of Sacramento, and Ted Anderson of the Hawaiian Islands; and two sisters, Mrs Alice Brazill
of Petaluma, and Mrs. Roslyn Breasher of Patterson.

Angelo Florence I D 670302 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Mrs. Dall Angelo; Graveside services were conducted Wednesday morning at Patterson
District Cemetery for Mrs. Florence Ida Dall Angelo, 58, who died Sunday at her home on Elm Avenue. Chapel services
were conducted Tuesday evening at Evans Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Dall Angelo was a native of California and a longtime
resident of the West Side. She is survived by her husband, Charles; one son, Virgil of Modesto; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Epi Morganti of Capitola. two sisters, Mrs. Ella Zmaroni of Ceres and Mrs. Alice Wharton of San Francisco; three
brothers, Henry of Crows Landing, Elmo of Newman, and Marvin of Pacifica, and four grandchildren. According to the
County Coroner Mrs. Dell Angelo apparently took her own life through self immolation. She died of shock from second
and third degree burns on her face, neck and about 40 percent of her body.

Antognini Wlm J 670413 p1
Final Rites Today for W. Antognini; Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, in Evans Funeral Chapel for
William J. Antognini, 56, who died Sunday afternoon in a Modesto hospital after a short illness. Interment will be in
Patterson District Cemetery.  A native of the Salinas Valley, he had lived here 30 years.  He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Fern Antognini of Olive Avenue; two daughters, Cindy Antognini and Mrs. Joaquine Azevedo, Jr., of Patterson
three sons, Keith and Kent Antognini and Robert Acker, all of Patterson; two brothers, Walter Antognini of Patterson and
Albert Antognini of Salinas; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Pac, Mrs. Stanley Pac and Mrs. Clem Chop, all of Long Beach;
and two grandchildren.

Baker Leo W  670921 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Leo Baker, 59; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Leo Warren
Baker, 59, who died early Saturday in the Livermore Veterans Hospital after a long illness. A native of Los Banos, he
was a long-time resident of Del Puerto Canyon.  He was a veteran of World War II. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Hazel
Bennett of Salinas and Mrs. Norene Bennett of Patterson.

Barker Lonnie E 670831 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Lonnie Barker; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Edward
Barker, 46, who died last Friday in a Modesto hospital following a short illness.  Interment was in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Barker was a native of Arkansas and had lived here three months.  He was a farm laborer. He is survived by
his widow, Bertha of Walnut Avenue; two daughters, Janice and Gwendolyn Barker; two stepdaughters, Reemah and
Jennifer La Curan; one son, Duane Barker; and two step-sons, Mike and Victoria La Curan, all of Patterson.

Barnard Wlm A 670615 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Alan Barnard; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Jones Funeral Chapel in Wasco for
William Alan Barnard, 25, who was killed in a construction accident last week on the California Aqueduct near Wasco.
Graveside services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Patterson District Cemetery.  Evans Funeral Chapel was in
charge. Barnard was a native of Denver, Co., and had lived in California since 1947.  He was a 1959 graduate of
Patterson High School where he was a varsity football player.  He served with the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 and was
an officer in the Army Reserve.  He had lived in Wasco the past six months and was a labor foreman. He is survived by
his widow, Betty; his mother, Mrs. Jaqueline Barnard of Visalia; his father, Earl Barnard of Wasco; a brother, David, and
two sisters, Toni and Patricia Barnard, all of Wasco.

Barsness Venice S 670427 p1
Services Pending for V. Barsness; Funeral services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Venice S. Barsness, 62, who
died suddenly Wednesday morning in his home in Patterson.  Interment will be in Turlock Memorial Park. A native of
Wisconsin, Barsness worked for the Division of Forestry as an equipment operator at Del Puerto fire Station for six years
here and retired three years ago. He is survived by his widow, Hazel of Patterson; son, Venice S. Barsness, Jr., of
Wisconsin; and one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Heebink of San Ramon.  He also leaves one grandchild and one sister, Mrs.
Angie Peterson of Wisconsin.

Barsness Venice S 670504 np
Final Rites Conducted for V. Barsness; Funeral services for Venice S. Bareness, 62, who died suddenly at his home at
429 North 3rd Street on April 26 were held Saturday in Memorial Chapel in Turlock. The Rev. Arthur M. Olson. pastor
of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church, conducted the service.  Interment was in Turlock Memorial Park.  Evans Funeral
Chapel was in charge of arrangements. A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Barsness had lived in Patterson nine years.  Until his
retirement three years ago, he was an equipment operator at the Division of Forestry s Del Puerto Fire Station. He is
survived by his wife, Hazel; a son, Venice S. Barsness, Jr. of Wisconsin; a daughter  Mrs. Virginia Heebink of San
Ramon; a sister, Mrs. Angle Peterson of Wisconsin; and one grandchild.

Benefield Billy J 670406 np
Brother Dies in Manteca; Final rites were conducted Monday in the First Assembly of God Church in Manteca for Billy
Joe Benefleld, 28, who died in a Manteca hospital Saturday after a long illness.  He was a brother of Wilma Ghisletta of
Patterson. Interment was in the Park View Cemetery.  The Bergthold Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. He leaves
his widow, Linda Benefleld of Manteca; two sons, Rodney Monsees and Randle Benefield both of Manteca; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Benefield of Oklahoma; five sisters, Helen McCasland of San Gabriel, Wilma Ghlsletta of Patterson,
Connie Hawkins of Hanford, Linda Hendrix and Judy Thompson, both of Oklahoma, five brothers, Buddy Howard, of
Fort Ord, Jay and Hurshell Howard, both of Newman, Ray Howard of Modesto and Wilburn Benefield of Ripon.

Black Minnie L 670112 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Black; Final rites were conducted Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Minnie Lee Block, 84,
of San Francisco who died on her birthday, January 5.  She had been ill for a short time.  Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. She was a native of Texas and had lived in San Francisco for 20 years.  She is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Eula Moriarty of Patterson, Mrs. Rose Sinigiani of San Francisco, Mrs. Bessie Wilson and Mrs. Mattie
Passalaqua, both of Modesto; four sons, John of Los Angeles, Charlie of Oregon, Roland of Washington, and George of
Daly City; one brother Sid Anglano of Oklahoma, and one sister Ella Mackie of Gridley; 27 grandchildren and 24 great-
grandchildren.

Blaine Clarence R 670323 p1
Final Rites Conducted for C.R. Blaine; Final rites were held at 10 am Saturday at the First Southern Baptist Church in
Patterson for Clarence Richard Blaine, 45, who died march 16th after a lengthy illness. A native of Missouri, Blaine is
survived by his widow, Thelma, and one son James.  He also leaves two sisters, Chloe Dunz of San Jose and Violet Todd
of Missouri, and four brothers; Darle, Dale, and Lorrane of Washington and Stanley of Missouri. He is also survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L Blaine of Lebanon, Missouri. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Evans Funeral Chapel.

Bonaventure Sister 670608 p1
Requiem Mass for Sister Bonaventure; Sister Mary Bonaventure, first principal of Sacred Heart School, died of cancer at
the Dominican Convent in Mission San Jose last Sunday.  Before she died she said, "I m happy to be going to God. Tell
all the people in Patterson I was happy to be with them. I m happy to be going to God."  The Dominican Sisters who
cared for her through her illness said she never stopped praying for Patterson. Pattersonites first met Sister Bonaventure
in August of 1962 when she came here to begin Sacred Heart School.  Monsignor Mark Hurley said in his eulogy, "She
made friends for the school in Patterson by showing her womanly humaness."  Sister Bonaventure worked not only for
Sacred Heart School, but for all education.  Monsignor Hurley told how she worked to unify the school system in the
Stockton Diocese.  In a statement Sister made on education she said, "... It is our aim to give each child an education for
Christian social living.  This will be achieved by guiding our children in their development of knowledge, attitudes and
actions concerning their relationship to God, church, fellow man, nature and self. Sister Bonaventure frequently used the
word "our" when speaking of children.  Her sister, Mrs. John Kucher, said that sister Bonaventure considered Patterson
her family.  Sister was impress by the generosity of the people of Patterson, the community itself and even the fact that
Patterson had an airport. Sister Bonaventure was born in San Francisco, March 17, 1917.  She attended St. Anthony grade
school and Immaculate Conception High School in San Francisco before entering the Dominican college at Mission San
Jose. While in high school, Sister Bonaventure was editor of the high school newspaper, "The Megaphone," which
received several journalism awards.  She was a finalist in oratory, earned her block letter in sports and received honorable
mention in a short story contest.  She was also a member of the California Scholarship Federation. Sister received a B.A.
in English at Holy Rosary College at Mission San Jose.  She earned a California Life Secondary teaching credential at the
Dominican College in San Rafael and an Oregon teaching credential at the University of Oregon. Sister Bonaventure
entered the Dominican Sisters Convent, October 4, 1935 and took her final vows August 12, 1943. Before coming to
Patterson, Sister taught at Berkeley, San Rafael, San Francisco and Portland.  While teaching at Portland in a
comparatively new school she was visited by Senator John Kennedy. A replica of Sacred Heart School, planned as a gift
to her from this year s first graduating class, was dedicated to her.  It will be placed on a site in front of the school,
unsheltered and ecumenical in the same tradition as Sister Bonaventure lived. In honor of Sister Bonaventure, Mr. and
Mrs. Camille DePauw have established the Sister Bonaventure Good Citizenship Award to be presented to a deserving
student at each eighth grade graduation.  Steven Reichmuth received the $25 savings bond at the graduation ceremony
last night. Approximately 100 people from Patterson attended the Requiem High Mass celebrated for Sister Bonaventure,
Tuesday in the Chapel of the Dominican Sisters Convent at Mission San Jose. The Mass was celebrated by Monsignor
Hurley.  Bishop Hugh A. Donohoe gave the final absolution.  Interment was at the Convent Cemetery. Sister Mary
Bonaventure, O.P., Frances Fritz, is survived by her sisters: Sister Mary Alice, O.P. of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Margaret
Kachur of Daly City; and nieces, Elisabeth and Mary Louise. It is requested that remembrances be given to a fund for the
education of her deaf niece in care of Mrs. Kachur, 58, Daly City.

Boykin James A 670223 p1
Funeral Friday for J. Boykin; Final rites will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Grayson Baptist Church for James
Allie Boykin, 59, of Salida.  Boykin died Wednesday in a Modesto Hospital. Interment will be in the Patterson District
Cemetery with arrangements by Evans Funeral Chapel. Boykin was a native of Alabama and had lived in California only
seven months.  He is survived by his widow, Pearl, of Salida; three sons, William,  James and John of Salida; four
daughters, Alene Boykin and Mrs. Edna Fulgham of Salida, Mrs. Shirley Higginbotham and Mrs. Rebecca Panell of
Mississippi; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Sanes and Mrs. Elmeta Hunter, both of Columbus, Georgia; and nine grandchildren.

Broggi John Sr 671221 p1
Requiem Mass Said for J. Broggi, Sr.; Rosary was recited Friday evening for John Broggi, Sr., 79, who died in his home
last Thursday after a long illness.  Requiem Mass was said at Sacred Heart Church Saturday. Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Italy, he lived in Patterson 49 years.  He was employed by the Patterson Water
District and as a farmer. He leaves his widow, Louisa; three sons, Lorenzo, John Jr., and Robert, all of Patterson two
daughters, Mrs. Joseph C. Silva of Livermore, and Laura Broggi of Patterson; a brother in Italy, seven grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.

Brooks Earnest L  671207 p1
Final Rites Today for E. L Brooks; Final rites for Earnest Lloyd Brooks, 74, who died Tuesday morning in his home at
16306 Ward Ave., will be conduced at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, in Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the
Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Kansas, he bad lived n Patterson five and one half years.  He was a retired
realtor and formerly lived in Southern California. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kathleen Brooks; a son, Wayne
Brooks; and daughter, Mrs. Emmylou Schroeder, all of Patterson; a brother, Jay Brooks of Santa Ana, eight
grandchildren.

Brown Charlene G 670706 p1
Final Rites Monday for Mrs. C. Brown; Funeral services were conducted Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
Charlene Geneva Brown, 33, who died Friday in a local hospital following a long illness.  Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery.  Mrs. Brown was a native of Arkansas and had lived in Patterson 11 years. She is survived by her
widower, Arlie Brown, two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Jepson and Carol Brown; two sons, Gerald and Allan Brown, all of
Patterson; one sister, Ruthie Ivey of Vallejo; three brothers, U. L. Hicks of Modesto, William Hicks of Arkansas; and
Johnnie Hicks of Missouri; and one grandchild.

Butts Howard G 671005 p1
Final Rites Today for Howard Butts; Funeral services will be conducted today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. in Evans Funeral
Chapel for Howard G. Butts, 80, who died Sunday in a Modesto Hospital.  Interment will be in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Butts was a native of Illinois, he had lived in this area for 39 years. He is survived by his widow, Mabel Butts
of Grayson; two sons, Robert of Grayson and Cecil of San Leandro; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stevensen of  San
Leandro and Mrs. Lucille Stratton of Castro Valley; a brother, Claude of Illinois; and five grandchildren.

Caceres Jose 670727 p1
Final Rites Monday for Jose Caceres; Final rites were conducted in San Francisco last Monday for Jose Caceres, 91, who
died last Thursday in a loca1 hospital. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.  Caceres was a native of Spain,
and had lived in California for 50 years, He had lived in Patterson one year. He is survived by his wife, Manuela Caceres;
and one daughter, Ynocenta Morante, both of 854 Fig Avenue.

Carlson Leland 671102 np
Final Rites Conducted for Leland Carlson; Funeral services were held Wednesday in Modesto for Leland Carlson, 31, of
Livermore who was killed October 28 in an automobile accident near Red Bluff. Interment was in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Carlson was a passenger in an automobile driven by his brother-in-law, Dick van Olnhausen, of Santa Rosa,
who suffered slight injuries. The two men were reportably traveling from Santa Rosa to Washington state to attend the
wedding of van Olnhausen's sister. The California Highway Patrol said the driver apparently fell asleep and the car
drifted off Interstate 5, crashing into a signpost.  Carlson was formerly  a resident of Modesto where he was manager of a
five and dime store.  He is a nephew of Mrs. Jessie Carlson of Patterson. Besides his wile, Barbara, he is survived by four
sons; Mark, Andrew, Timothy, and Paul, all of Livermore; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carlson of Independence,
Missouri, and formerly of Patterson; two brothers, Wes Carlson of Westchester, Daryl of San Pedro; and one sister,
Margaret Moffett of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Catalano Frank T 671109 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Frank Catalano; Requiem Mass was said in St. Joseph s Catholic Church in Los Banos on
Tuesday for Frank Catalano, 51, who died Sunday in a Modesto Hospital.  He and his wife, Rose, had been living in
Patterson with Mrs. Catalano s mother, Mrs. Mary Tosta,. Catalano had been in ill health for several years.  Interment
was in the Los Banos Cemetery. He was a native of Los Banos and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Society of Los
Banos.  He was also a member of Carpenters  Union Local 1235 of Modesto. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose
Catalano; two sons, Wayne of Ventura and Sam of Stockton; three daughters, Patricia Catalano of Auburn, Mrs. Joanne
Redding of Van Nuys and Miss Barbara Costa of Los Angles; a sister, Mrs.  Minnie Nevis of Stockton; and a brother,
John Catalano of San Francisco and six grandchildren.

Chezik Anthony R 671005 p1
Final Rites Conducted for A. R. Chezik; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Anthony Robert
Chezik, 90, who died Sunday in a Modesto rest home.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. The Rosary was
recited Tuesday evening at the chapel.  Chezik was a native of Wisconsin. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Bernadette McElhern of Patterson; Mrs. Ione Thompson and Mrs. Gertrude Moore of Omaha, Nebraska; one son,
Raymond Chezik of San Francisco; and one sister, Mrs.  Rose Movius of Seattle.

Christoferson John C 671221 p1
Final Rites Sunday for J. Christoferson; Final rites were conducted in Stanford last Sunday for John C. Christoferson, 63,
of Turlock who died in a Stanford hospital last Saturday.  He has been ill only a short time. Christoferson was a native
South Dakota and lived on the West Side more than 20 years.  He lived in Newman until five years ago when he moved
to Turlock.  He was a retired auto parts dealer. He was a member of the Rotary Clubs of Newman and Turlock, a Mason,
and a member of the First Methodist Church of Turlock. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mildred Christoferson of
Turlock; one son, Jack of San Jose; one daughter , Mrs. Chris Bingham of Patterson; four grandchildren; and nine
brothers and sisters.

Close Volucia G 671214 p1
Final Rites Monday for Mrs. Close; Funeral services were held Monday in Newman for Mrs. Volucia Grace Close, 73,
who died last Thursday in a Modesto Hospital after a short illness. A joint service was conducted by the Orestimba
Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the Rev. James Kinney at the Presbyterian Community Church.  Interment was in the
Hills Ferry Cemetery. A native of Hobart, N.Y. she had lived 44 years in the community.  She was a member of the Santa
Rita Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Kirk of Paterson and Dorothy Close of Gustine; two
grandchildren two great grandchildren. The family asks that any donations be made to the Heart Fund.

Corella Jesus C 670713 p1
18 Year Old Killed in Car Crash; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Jesus Chavez
Corella, 18, of the Westley Labor Camp. Corella died in a Modesto hospital Sunday following an accident where the car
in which he was riding smashed into a telephone pole at an estimated speed of 100 miles per hour. The rosary was recited
at Evans Funeral Chapel on Monday evening.  Interment Tuesday was at the Patterson District Cemetery. Driver of the
car was Robert Juan Flores, 17, also of the Westley Labor Camp.  The car apparently went out of control when it crossed
a canal bridge on Crows Landing Road.  A witness, Forest E. Grubbs, told the highway patrol be saw at least four other
persons fleeing from the wrecked car and another auto leave the scene of the accident. Corella was a native of Tucson,
Arizona and had lived here four months. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hipolito Corella of Westley; three
brothers, Frank and Manuel of Westley and Patrick of Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Garza of Tracy and Gloria Corella
of Westley.

Craven Julia A 670803 p1
Final Rites Today for Mrs. Craven; Final rites will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, for Mrs. Julia Ann
Craven, 82, who died Monday in a Modesto hospital alter a brief illness. The service will be held in the Salas Bros.
Funeral Chapel in Modesto and interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Craven was a native of Polk
County, Arkansas, and had lived in the Modesto area 27 years.  She was a member of the Ceres Assembly of God
Church. She is survived by three sons, James of Patterson, Elvin of Modesto, Roy of LeGrand; five daughters, Myrtle
Lawrence and Mamie Lawrence of Modesto, Edith Wesley of Sacramento, Rosa Richardson of Los Banos, and Mabel
Luckey of Newman a sister Lela Patterson of Wellington, Tex., 23 grandchildren.

Crawford Sandra S 670105 p1
Illinois Rites for Daughter of Satterbergs; Mrs. Sandra Satterberg Crawford, 22, oldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Franklin Satterberg of the Evangelical Covenant Church, was killed last weekend in a head on automobile crash in
Illinois. Mrs. Crawford was killed instantly in an accident New Year s Eve near her home in Glenview, Illinois. Her
husband, Peter, suffered critical head injuries, a broken leg, and hip injuries.  Authorities reported that he was taken to a
neurosurgeon for treatment. Icy roads were blamed for the accident.  The Crawfords were driving a small foreign made
car. The Satterbergs flew to Glenview after being notified of the accident early Sunday morning, and reported that
Crawford had been taken off the critical list Sunday evening. Mrs. Crawford was scheduled to arrive in Patterson next
Tuesday to spend two months with her parents while her husband received commercial pilot training for United Airlines
in Denver. She was a graduate of Patterson High School where she was active in student affairs. Funeral services for Mrs.
Crawford were conducted on Wednesday in the Country Side Covenant Church in Glenview, Ill.  Besides her husband
and parents, Mrs. Crawford is survived by a two year old son; two sisters, Sue, a student at North Park College in
Chicago, and Kathy, a student at Patterson High School; and a brother, David, a student at Las Palmas School.

Crwo Roy F 670706 p1
Final Rites Held for Roy F. Crow; Final rites were conducted Monday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Roy Franklin Crow,
79, who died Friday morning in a local hospital following a long illness.  Interment was in the Park View Cemetery in
Stockton. Crow was a native of Crows Landing and was the son of one of the original founders of Crows Landing.  He
was a grandson of Lewis Jacob Crow, one of eight brothers who crossed the plains to California.  In the 1850s his
grandfather settled in the community that is now Oakdale on the Stanislaus River.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Franklin Crow settled as newlyweds on the west sise of the San Joaquin River starting the original community of Crows
Landing. Crow was a retired rancher.  He farmed the original ranch owned by his great uncle, Benjamin H. Crow on
River Road.  He was charter member of the Crows Landing Lions Club. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude
Crow of Crows Landing.  The family have requested that any remembrances be made to the Shrine Hospital for Crippled
Children in San Francisco.

Dannefel Amanda 671109 p1
Services Were Monday for Mrs. Dannefel; Private services were conducted Monday in Patterson District Cemetery for
Mrs. Amanda Dannefel, 93, who died Saturday in a Stockton convalescent hospital. A native of Michigan, she was a
longtime Patterson resident.  Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Melissa Hawley and Mrs Ella Vanderberg of Michigan, a
granddaughter and two great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert "Ole" Dannefel.

Davis George D 670706 np
Graveside Service Held; A Graveside service was conducted in Patterson District Cemetery last Friday for George Dean
Davis, day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Davis of East Las Palmas Ave. Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements. In addition to his parents the infant is survived by a brother, Bennie Davis II; and his grandparents, Mr.
And Mrs. Abb Davis of Patterson, Mrs. Martha Kaspin of Reno, Nev., and George Kaspin of Frenso.

De Orr Dorothy M 670928 p1
Final Rites Yesterday for Mrs. De Orr; Final rites were conduced Wednesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Dorothy
Madeline De Orr, 63, who died Monday morning in a Stockton hospital of head injuries incurred in an accident Sunday
afternoon. Mrs. De Orr was enroute from Patterson to meet her husband, Charles F. De Orr, foreman of a Stockton
packing shed, for dinner, when the accident occurred. She was involved In a two-car collision at Center Street and Weber
Avenue.  Mrs. De Orr was thrown to the floor of her car as it came to rest against a fence and police spent more than five
minutes extracting her. The driver of the other car and his four passengers suffered only minor injuries and did not
require hospitalization. In addition to her widower, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Eddie Ruston of El Torro; a grandson in
the Navy; and a sister, Mrs. Wanda Lambert of Washington. A native of Washington, she had lived in Patterson 15 years.
She was an active member and officer of the Patterson Garden Club. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.

Delgado Thomas L 671221 p1
Final Rites Conducted for T. Delgado; Rosary was recited Sunday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Thomas Lopez Delgado,
52, who died Thursday morning in a Modesto hospital.  Mass was said Monday at Sacred Heart Church.  Interment was
in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Mexico, he had lived in the Vernalis area for 17 years.  He was an
employee of Patterson Farms in Vernalis. He is survived by his widow, Victoria; eight sons, Frank of Mexico, Genero of
Grayson, Joe of Stockton, Thomas, Jr. of Carlsbad, and Robert, Angel, Alfred and Henry of Vernalis; seven daughters,
Jennie Basilo of Oxnard, Lupe Ramerez of Westley, Jessie Delgado of Salida, Elenor Santana of Firebaugh and
Rosemary, Amelia, and Virginia all of Vernalis; and 27 grandchildren.

Dennis Rachel 670810 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Mrs. Dennis; Final rites were conducted Wednesday at Evans Funera1 Chapel for Mrs. Rachel
Dennis, 73, of Modesto who died Sunday in a local hospital after a short illness.  Interment was in Patterson District
Cemetery. Mrs. Dennis was a native of Oklahoma.  She had lived in Stanislaus County for 25 years. She is survived by
six sons, Telbert Dennis of Patterson, M.C. and Andrew Dennis of Modesto; Sam of Westley; Lewis and Lee Troy of
Grayson; five daughters, Mrs. Juanda Murray, Mrs. Barbara Mundy and Mrs. Janice Nicolds, all of Modesto, Mr. Ruth
Stephens of Strathmore, and Mrs. Letress Perkins of Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Deamie Henderson of Taff and Mrs.
Mary Angell of Tulare; two brothers, Marshall and Lewis E. Cox of Oklahoma; 37 grandchildren and 29 great-
grandchildren.

Eachus Irene M 670629 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Eachus; Final rites were conducted Wednesday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Irene
Eachus, 80, who died Sunday morning at her home at 304 North Fifth Street following a long illness. Rev. Arthur M.
Olson conducted the service and interment was in the Brentwood Cemetery. Mrs. Eachus was a native of Brentwood and
had lived in Patterson the past two years. She is survived by her husband, Harry of Patterson, and one daughter, Mrs.
Wade Cripe of Patterson.

Enos Joe L 670216 np
Final Rites for Joe Enos; Crows Landing - Requiem Mass was celebrated Wednesday in the Holy Ghost Catholic Church
in Gustine for Joe L. Enos, 71, of Gustine who died Sunday in a west side hospital. Burial was in the Hills Ferry
Cemetery.  The rosary was recited Tuesday in the Hansen Funeral Chapel. Enos was a native of the Azores and had lived
in Gustine 50 years.  He was a former dairyman.  He was a member of SES Council. He is survived by his widow, Mary
of Gustine; two daughters, Ernestine Laurence of Gustine and Irene Gomes of Crows Landing; a son, Joe S.  Enos of
Newman; a brother, John of Crows Landing; five sisters, Lourdes Bettencourt of Santa Cruz, Mary Bettencourt of Crows
Landing; Olympia Dias of Manteca, and two in the Azores; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Esquivel Dori J 670706 p1
Final Rites Today for Mrs. Esquivel; Final rites will be conducted today, Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. in Evans Funeral
Chapel for Mrs. Dori J. Esquivel, 34, of Los Banos, interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery.  Rosary was
recited Wednesday evening at the Chapel. Mrs. Esquive1 was killed abut 3am Monday when her car crashed into a tree
on Highway 33 about nine miles south of Gustine.  The Highway Patrol indicated she may have fallen asleep while
driving. She was a native of Los Angeles and had lived in Patterson about 20 years.  She moved to the Los Banos-Gustine
area two years ago.  She and her husband, Juan, were in the process of moving to Turlock. In addition to her husband, she
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gilda Robles of Patterson; three brothers, John of Los Angeles, Timmy and Mike
Corral of Patterson; and her mother, Mrs. Carmen Corral of Patterson.

Evans Edward J III  671102 np
Final Rites for Infant; Funeral services will be conducted in New Orleans for Edward J. Evans III who died Thursday in a
local hospital.  His twin brother died shortly after birth October 23. Interment will be in St. Vincent s Cemetery. The
infant is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Evans Jr.; one brother, Troy, also of Patterson, and his
grandmother Mrs. Edward J. Evans, Sr. of Shalmette, La.

Evans John D 671026 p1
Infant Boy Dies Monday; John David Evans died in a local hospital Monday shortly after birth.  Services will be held in
New Orleans with interment there in St. Vincent Cemetery. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans, Jr., he is
survived by his twin brother, Edward Joseph Evans, III; his brother, Troy, all of Patterson; and a grandmother, Mrs.
Edward J. Evans, Sr. of Chalmette, Louisiana.

Faria John 671116 np
Final Rites; A service was conducted Monday afternoon In Evans Funeral Chapel for John Faria, stillborn son of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Faria. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery.

Field Hubert B 670302 p1
Final Rites Pending for H. B. Field; Funeral services are pending for Hubert B. Field, assistant project engineer of the
North San Joaquin Division of the State Water Project, who died Wednesday about noon at a local hospital. Mr. Field
had been hospitalized since last Saturday, when he apparently suffered a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Audrey;
two married daughters, Diane who lives in Denver and Carol, whose husband is in the service; a son, James; and a
brother, Donald, of Reno. Mr. Field opened the Patterson office at the Department of Water Resources in 1963, and had
served since as assistant project engineer of this division.  He was a graduate of Colorado State University and a
registered civil engineer in California. Prior to coming to Patterson, he worked on the Niagara and St. Lawrence power
projects in the state of New York.

Field Hubert B 670309 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Hubert Field; Final rites were conducted Saturday morning at Evans Funeral Chapel for Hubert
B. Field, 56, of Patterson.  Field, assistant project engineer for the North San Joaquin Division, State Department of
Water Resources, died March 1. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Field was a native of Colorado and a
Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Colorado State University.  He moved to Patterson four years ago with the opening of the
local Water Resources office.  Before moving here he was with the Uhl, Hall & Rich consulting engineer firm working
for the New York State Power Authority in construction of the St. Lawrence and Niagara Power projects.  He also had
been employed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Public Roads. He is survived by his widow, Audrey
Field of Patterson; one son, James of Long Branch, New Jersey, two daughters, Mrs. Carol Meininger of Minneapolis and
Mrs. Diana McKinley of Denver; two brothers, Donald of Reno and Alfred of Denver; and five grandchildren.

Fleming David O 671207 p1
Funeral for Dave Fleming; Funeral services for David O. Fleming, Sr., 76, who died Sunday in a Santa Cruz hospital after
a long illness, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, in Wessendorf and Thal Chapel in Santa Cruz. Interment
will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Santa Cruz. A native of Fresno, Fleming had lived in the Patterson area from 1918
until his retirement in Santa Cruz five years ago.  He was employed as an engineer with the Tidewater Associated Oil
Company 43 years.  As a young man he was employed by lumber companies in the Sonora area. He was a founder and
past president of the West Side Sportsmen's Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Fleming of 890 38th Ave. in
Santa Cruz; two sons, Melvin Fleming of Patterson and David 0. Fleming, Jr., of Sacramento; three daughters, Mrs.
Mildred Ives of Fresno, Mrs. Myrtle Beatty of Dublin and Mrs. Marjorie Mathiason of Modesto; a sister, Mrs. Mildred
Haworth of Fresno; three brothers, Ed Fleming of Madera, Forest Fleming of Fresno, and Charles Fleming of Firebaugh;
eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Fredrickson Wayne L 670706 p1
Soldier Killed Wednesday; A young soldier was dead on arrival at Del Puerto Hospita1 early Wednesday morning
following a motorcycle accident in Crows Landing. Wayne Lyle Fredrickson, 20, of Modesto, stationed at Ft. Ord, died
of head injuries following the 3:50 a.m. accident.  It occurred on Crows Landing Road about 125 feet east of Highway 33
in Crows Landing.  He was westbound on his motorcycle when it struck the rear of a van trailer and tractor which did not
stop. A witness in a nearby telephone booth gave a description of the truck.  Arrested by the Newman police for the
Highway Patrol was Alfred Ernest Altomirano, 24, of Hollister who was booked on a felony hit and run charge.  The
CHP is still investigating.  Apparently the lights on the rear of the van trailer were not working. The body was taken to
the Franklin & Downs Mortuary in Modesto.

Furtado Joe R 670921 p1
Final Rites in Tracy for Joe Furtado; Funeral services were held in Tracy on September 14 for Joe R. Furtado, 82, of
Oakdale who died September 10 in a Tracy hospital. Interment was in the Tracy Cemetery. He is survived by his wife,
Maria; one son, Manuel R. Furtado of Oakdale; two daughters, Mrs. Maria Freitas and Mrs. Balbina Freitas of the
Azores; four grandchildren; two brothers, Manuel Furtado of Tracy and Tony Furtado of Santa Cruz; and one sister, Mrs.
Frank Aves of Patterson.

Hatchett Nona 670629 p1
Final Rites Saturday for Mrs. Hatchett; Final rites were conducted Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Nona
Hatchett, 75, of 316 South Fourth St.  Mrs. Hatchett died June 22 in a Modesto hospital.  Interment was in the Patterson
District Cemetery. She was a native of St. Paul, Arkansas, and had lived in the Patterson area 22 years. She is survived by
nine daughters, Mrs. Gussie Bartlett, Mrs. Mildred Newman, and Mrs. Melua England, all of Patterson; Mrs. Robbie
Stevenson of Modesto, Mrs. Decha Crabtree of Ceres, Mrs. Polly Carter of Madera, Mrs. Jean Reynolds of Livingston,
Mrs. Helen Faultner of Chehalis, Washlngton and Mrs. Gertie Hyde of Arkansas; two sons, Willard Hatchett of Patterson
and Leonard Hatchett of Sherman Oaks; three brothers, Carl and Tony Davis of California and Everett Davis of
Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Emma Cautharn of California; 37 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Heredia Daniel C 671130 p1
Final Rites for D. Heredia; Funeral services for Daniel Cordova Heredia, 40, who died November 22 in a Modesto
hospital, were conducted Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery.  Evans
Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. A native of Santa Monica, Mr. Heredia had lived in Stanislaus County
five years, most recently at the Ross Hotel here.  He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by three sons Danny,
Lee, and Stephen Heredia and one daughter, Diane Heredia all of San Jose; two brothers, Simon Heredia of Patterson and
Paul Heredia of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Lopez of Patterson.

Hernandez Demetrius L Sp 671019 p1
Requiem Mass, Military Rites for Hernandez; Rosary was recited Sunday night at Evans Funeral Chapel for Sp.4
Demetrius L. Hernandez, 23, who died October 8 of gunshot wounds suffered in combat in Vietnam. Requiem mass was
said at 3 p.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. In addition to
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio G. Hernandez, he leaves one brother, Jesse, of Patterson and four sisters, Paula
Hernandez of Patterson, Mrs. Elvira Bouchet of Turlock, Mrs. Ermilla Segura of Manteca and Mrs. Soila Alderita of
Fresno. Military pallbearers, honor guard, and bugler for the military funeral were provided from Ft. Ord.

Hicks Kenneth E 670105 p1
Funeral Service Held for Kenneth Hicks; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in the Whitehurst funeral Chapel in Los
Banos for Kenneth E. Hicks, 52, who died December 30 in a Merced hospital after a year's illness. Hicks, a native of
Kentucky, moved to Patterson from Kentucky 35 year ago and to Los Banos 18 years ago.  He operated a tavern in Volta
until his illness.  He was a member of the Los Banos Sportsmen club. He leaves his widow, Gwendolyn; daughter, Mrs.
Frankie Marie Day of Florida; son, Kenneth Lee Hicks of Washington; brothers, Frank, Warren, and James of Patterson;
Roy of Gustine, Floyd of Los Angles, Boyd of Anaheim and Quinton Hicks of San Francisco; sisters, Mrs. Winifred
Hendrix of Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Roe Azevedo of Modesto and Erma Carrie of San Francisco. Burial was in the
Patterson District Cemetery.

Hitchcock Earl 671207 np
Final Rites; Funeral services were held Tuesday in Oakland for Earl Hitchcock, 75, who died December 2 in an Oakland
hospital after a short illness. A native of Newman, he was formerly, a Patterson resident.  He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge in Los Altos. Besides his widow, Laura of Clear Lake, he is survived by one son, Alan of San Jose, and
three grandchildren.

Holder Olive M 670112 p1
Funeral Monday for Mrs. Holder; Funeral Services were conducted at Evans funeral Chapel on Monday for Mrs. Olive
Myrtle Holder, 83, who died last Thursday.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Holder was a native
of Iowa and had lived in Patterson for 47 years. She is survived by her widower, Garrett W. Holder of Patterson, a son,
Calvin of Oakdale; two daughters, Mrs. Ila Perkins of Alhambra and Mrs. Cleo Tigner of New Mexico; a sister Mrs.
Gertrude Coffee of Iowa; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Holt Annie A 670126 p1
Final Rites Wednesday for Mrs. A. Holt; Final rites were conducted Wednesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Annie
A. Holt, 85, who died Sunday night in a local hospital after a short illness. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery.
A native of Texas, she had lived in the Patterson area the past 13 years. She is survived by four sons, James B. and
Colquitt Holt of Grayson, Joe Holt of Arkansas and Norval Holt of Manteca; one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Henderson of
Richmond; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Houk Weaver 670601 p1
Final Rites for W. Houk; An auto accident in Lompoc took the life of Weaver Houk, 74, on May 16th.  Funeral services
were held at the McPeek Mortuary in Lompoc, May 19th. Besides his widow and son, the survivors include his brothers,
Bert Houk and R. P. Houk; his niece, Mrs. E. L. Kolding; and nephews Dean Houk and Frank Buchanan.  The Patterson
relatives attended the service.

Howard Dwaine E 670907 p1
Final Rites Conducted for D. Howard; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Newman for Dwaine E. Howard, 19, who
died last Friday in a car accident on Hills Ferry Road at Stuhr Road. Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery and the
services were conducted by Rev. James Salmon. Howard was a native of Oklahoma.  He is survived by his widow, Carol
Howard of Patterson; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Howard of Newman; a brother, Theo Howard of Newman; two
sisters, Joyce Howard of Los Anglels and Jana Howard of Newman; and grandparents, Mrs. Estell Benefield and Mr. and
Mrs. John Jones, all of Hodgen's, Oklahoma.

Johnson Wilma M 671228 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Wilma Johnson; Final rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for
Mrs. Wilma Margaret Johnson, who died last Friday in Turlock.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Arkansas.  She had lived in Stanislaus County for 10 years.  She was a waitress in Patterson
and Turlock. She is survived by two sons, Al J. Spencer of Sacramento and William P. Spencer of Santa Barbara; one
daughter, Mrs. Peggy Cotta of Los Banos; Rita Jackson and Mrs. Lillie McConnell of New Mexico and Mrs. Dorthy
Blaine of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Kilgore Lillie B 670105 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Kilgore; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Little Belle Kilgore,
68, who died Friday morning in a local hospital after a long illness.  Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, she had lived here 11 years. She leaves two sons, Douglas of Blythe and John Kilgore of Southern
California; two daughters, Mrs. Beaulah Beene of San Jose and Mrs. Norma Woods of Patterson; two brothers, Tom and
Wesley Carter of Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Roach of Fresno and Mrs. Dossie Kilgore of Arkansas, 18
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Langenbeck Bonnie 671116 np
Final Rites; Funeral services were held Monday in Manchester, Missouri, for Mrs. Bonnie Langenbeck, about 84 years
old. She died November 9 after a long illness.  Survivors include her brother, Elmer Fink of Patterson, and a sister, Mrs.
Henry Wetterer of Los Angeles.

LeRoy Grace  671207 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Grace LeRoy; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Grace
LeRoy, who, died Saturday morning in a local hospital following a fall Friday evening in her home. The local Eastern
Star Chapter, of which she was a past matron, was on charge.  Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery. A native of
Canada, Mrs.LeRoy had lived here 20 years and for the past 16 years was legal secretary for City Attorney William
Logan. She is survived by two brothers, A.M. McNee of Seattle, Washington, and Cecil McNee of Valmount, B.C.; and
three sisters Lillian and Pauline McNee and Mrs. George Ambrose, all of Vancouver, B.C.

Markille John R 670518 p1
Vietnam Casualty to Be Honored; Posthumous honors to a Vietnam combat casually will be awarded this Friday at a
formal inspection at the Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary Landing Field. Mrs. Betty Smith of Modesto and formerly of
Patterson will receive the honors due her son, Hospital Corpsman 3C John Roy Markille who was killed June 16, 1966 in
Vietnam.  He was 20. Markille attended the first four grades of school here in Patterson and was a senior at Downey High
School in Modesto before enlisting in the Navy. His awards are the Bronze Star with a combat V, the Purple Heart, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam campaign ribbon, and the Vietnam Service Medal. Markille
was killed in action when, facing heavy enemy combat fire, he reached and was aiding a wounded Marine, according to
information received at the Crows Landing base. Lt. Cmdr. W. W. Wetzel reports the inspection and award ceremony
will get underway at 3 p.m.  The public is invited. Following the ceremony the 24th anniversary of the base will be
observed.

Martin Trina 670330 p1
Final Rites Today for Mrs. Martin; Final rites will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Trina Martin, 71, who died
Monday afternoon in a Santa Maria hospital.  Services will be conducted at the Starbuck Funeral Chapel in Lompoc.
Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Lompoc. She leaves two sons, one daughter and six grandchildren all of Santa
Maria.  She is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. Mary Dittman of Sonora; Mrs. George Mehlschau of Patterson; Mrs.
Johanna Odenbaugh of Fresno; and one brother, Lars Kolding of Patterson.

Martinez Selso S 670316 p1
Final Rites Pending; Final rites are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Selso S. Martinez, 56, who died Monday at the
Pasillas Labor Camp.  Martinez had been employed at the Labor Camp for a year and a half.  Prior to this he had worked
in San Joaquin County. He leaves no known survivors.

McClandon George 671228 np
Teenager Killed in Canyon; A 14 year old San Francisco boy was killed in Del Puerto Canyon last Sunday afternoon.
George McClandon was fatally wounded when a rifle accidentally discharged in his father s car Sunday.  A brother,
James, 13, was in the back seat of the car loading a rifle when it suddenly discharged, the bullet striking George in the
temple.  The boys and their father, Joe McClandon of San Francisco, were preparing to hunt in the canyon when the
accident occurred.  He was taken to Del Puerto Hospital at 5:45 p.m and died at 6:05 p.m.

Mears Charles R 670622 p1
Funeral Services Friday for Charles "Bob" Mears; The war in Vietnam claimed its first local boy last week when Mr.
And Mrs. Lee R. Mears were notified of the death of their son, Charles R. "Bob" Mears, 21, on Friday. Sp. 4 Mears had
served in Vietnam nearly a year and was planning a 30–day furlough in August.  He entered the services in February,
1966.  He was serving with the 503rd Airborne Infantry.  According to information received by his family, Mears was
killed by "friendly fire" rather than enemy fire. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am, Friday at the Federated
Church.  Rev. Harold Blakley, new pastor of the church and a former Army chaplain, will conduct the service.  Following
services here, the body will be shipped to Shelbyville, Illinois, for burial.  Arrangements are being handled by Evans
funeral chapel. Bob was a native of the Patterson area and graduated from Patterson High School in 1963.  While in high
school he was a varsity football player and active on the wrestling and track teams.  He was elected an officer of the
Black P club and was a member of the student council. Bob was an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Member of the Order of
Arrow.  He was a member of the choir of the Federated Church. He studied forestry at Humboldt State college and also
attended Modesto Junior College.  He worked for the U.S. Division of Forestry in Northern California during the
summer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mrs. Lelia Mears of Patterson and Mr. And Mr.
Bertie Bryson of Shelbyville, Ill. The family has requested that any remembrances be made to the Federated Church or to
the Boy Scouts. The City of Patterson ordered flags to be flown at half mast until after the memorial service.

Messer Hnery C 670817 p1
Final Rites for Henry Messer; Final rites were conducted Tuesday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Henry C. Messer, 72,who
was found dead in his car Saturday, an apparent suicide. The coroner s office said a garden hose ran from the exhaust of
the car to the inside of the car.  Interment was in the Tracy Cemetery. His body was discovered about 9 a.m. Saturday by
an employee of the Patterson Water District Messer was a native of Vernalis and was a retired west side farmer.  He was
a veteran of World War 1. He is survived by four stepdaughters, Mrs. Nancy Maya and Mrs. Lillian Yoppini of Patterson,
Mrs. Stella Rose of Los Banos and Mrs. Nita Shriver of Hollister; one stepson, Jim Kincaid with the Air Force on Guam;
two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ekenberg and Mrs. Meta King, both of Tracy; and a brother, George Messer of Tracy.

Michelena James S 671221 p1
Requiem Mass Said for James Michelena; Requiem mass was celebrated Tuesday in St. Gertrude s Catholic Church in
Stockton for James S. Michelena, 71, who died last Friday.  The rosary was recited Monday in the De Young Memorial
Chapel and interment was in the San Joaquin Cemetery. Michelena was a native of France. He Is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Maria Michelena of Vernalis; two sons, John and Mike Michelena of Patterson, a daughter, Mary Jane Buckley of
Stockton; one brother, Michel of Vernalis; three sisters, Jeanne Lugea of Lathrop and Mary Petoteguy and Jeanette
Charbronier of France; and eight grandchildren.

Miner Clifford 670518 p1
Funeral Today for C. Miner; Final rites will be conducted today, Thursday at 11am in the Norton Funeral Chapel in
Turlock for Clifford Miner, 78, who died Tuesday in a Turlock hospital following a short illness, The Rev. Primus
Bennett of the First Christian Church will conduct the service and interment will be in Turlock Memorial Park. Miner
was a native of Missouri.  He lived in Montana several years before coming to California in 1925.  He has lived in the
Turlock and Crows Landing areas since 1927. He operated the Crows Landing Market for many years until his retirement
in 1957. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He is survived by his widow, Esther of Turlock; two daughters,
Juanita Luckey of Stockton and Lola Makin of Turlock; three sons, Norman of Redwood City, Burl of Hayward, and
Dale of Modesto; three brothers, Carl and Roscoe of Ceres and Escoe of Escondido; one sister, Gladys Nelson of
Patterson, and 14 grandchildren.

Morales Felepe A 670928 p1
Westley Man Killed This Week; Rosary was recited last night in Evans Funeral Chapel for Felepe Alverez Morales, 21,
who died early Tuesday morning after he was run over by a tractor-trailer rig on Carpenter Road. Requiem mass will be
said, Thursday, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church.   Interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of
Texas, he had lived in Westley 10 years.  He was employed by Tony Mello as a forklift operator. Besides his widow,
Carmen Morales, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amando Morales; five brothers, Richard, Victor, Amando
Jr., Rubin, and Robert; and three sisters, Lucy, Rosie, and Ceclio, all of Westley. Lum Watts of Patterson told the
California Highway Patrol he and Morales had spent the night drinking and were on their way home when they ran out of
gas.  They pulled to the side of the road to "Sleep it off." Watts said he went to sleep in the back seat of the car and
assumed Morales was sleeping in the front.  The CHP said Morales apparently decided to sleep on the roadway. The
tractor-trailer was driven by Jesse Vasquez of Hollister. Vasquez told the CHP he did not see Morales lying on the road
until too late.  No citations will be issued according to the officers.

Morisoli Ernest 670928 p1
Final Rites Conducted; A graveside service was conducted Monday in the Patterson District Cemetery for Ernest
Morisoli. 69, who died Thursday night in a local hospital after a short illness. A native of Switzerland, he had lived here
15 years.  He was a retired farmer.  He leaves a sister in Switzerland.

Morkin Leo 671221 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Leo Morkin; Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Leo
Morkin, 82, who died Friday in a local hospital alter a short illness, Interment was in Hi1ls Ferry. A native of London,
Ontario, Mr. Morkin moved to Gustine in 1935 and had lived in Patterson since 1941. He was preceded in death in June
by his brother, Llewellyn Morkin.

Morkin Liewellyn M 670615 p1
Final Rites for L. Morkin; Final rites were conducted Saturday in Evans Funeral Chapel for Llewellyn MacKay Morkin,
80, who died June 7 in a local hospital.  Interment was in Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman. Morkin has lived in Patterson
since 1945 and was a retired employee of Arden Farms.  He is survived by a brother, Leo D. Morkin, of 348 Sperry Ave.

Muniz Frank 670518 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Frank Muniz; Requiem Mass was celebrated Tuesday at the Holy Ghost Church in Fremont for
Frank Muniz, 78, of Patterson.  Muniz died Friday afternoon in a local hospital following a short illness. The Rosary was
recited at Evans Funeral Chapel Monday evening.  Interment was in the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward. Muniz
was a native of Alvarado.  He had lived in Patterson 21 years. He is survived by his widow, Bonnie Muniz of Ward Ave.;
a daughter, Mrs. Irene Dobbs of Fremont; one grandchild, Wayne Callahan of Fremont; and four great grandchildren.

Musson Mrs 670216 np
Mother Died; The 94-year-old mother of Mrs. W. A. Musson of Gustine died early last Sunday morning in Santa Cruz,
where she had been bedridden since breaking a hip late last year.  Services were held Wednesday.  The Mussons own and
operate Musson's here in Patterson.

Myers Alyce L 670427 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Myers; Final rites were held Wednesday at the First Southern Baptist Church for Alyce L. Myers, 68,
who died Saturday morning in a local hospital.  Interment was at the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Sweden,
she had lived here 25 years.  She leaves her widower, Earl E. Myer of Patterson, a son, Vernon M. Thorison of Illinois; a
daughter, Mrs. Fern Azevedo of Crows Landing; and a brother, George Palmer of Los Angeles. Evans Funeral Chapel
was in charge of arrangements.

Naylor Ricky L 670119 np
Final Rites for Ricky Naylor; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for Ricky Lee
Naylor, 17, of Modesto. Naylor died Sunday in a Sacramento hospital following a short illness.  Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery.  He was a native of Modesto. He is survived by his parents, Mr.  and Mrs. Carl Naylor; one
sister, Barbara; his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Roy Naylor, all of Modesto, and Mrs. Mattie Teague of Turlock

Nori Abel J 670803 p1
Body Found Beneath Shed; Final rites are still pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Abel John Nori, 63, whose body was
found beneath a packing shed in Westley last Saturday. Apparently Nori had been dead for several months, based upon
the condition of the body and the heavy clothing worn, according to officers.  The body was discovered by Tony Cantu
beneath a packing shed owned by the Paul Couture Ranch while Cantu was crawling beneath the building to check the
water pipes.  The building was being prepared for use as a medical clinic. His relatives are listed as a sister in San Jose
and a niece in Turlock.  Other relatives are still being sought.  The county coroner s office is investigating.

Ohlson Agnes E 670518 p1
Final Rites Monday for Mrs. Ohlson; Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Evangelical Covenant
Church for Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth Ohlson, 85, who died last Friday in a local hospital.  Her death was preceded by a brief
illness.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Ohlson was a native of Illinois and had lived here since
1910.  She was a charter member of the Covenant Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edith Prather of
Patterson and Mrs. Marian Olson of Turlock; three sons, Herman of Patterson, Alvin and Lloyd of Modesto; 13
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Pacheco Manuel B 670629 p1
Requiem Mass Said For M. B. Pacheco; Requiem mass was said in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here Tuesday for
Manuel B. Pacheco, 76, who died Saturday in a local hospital.  The Rosary was recited Monday evening in Evans Funeral
Chapel.  Interment Tuesday was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Pacheco was a native of the Azores and had lived in
the Patterson area 50 years.  He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his widow, Anna of North First Street; a son,
Arthur of Sacramento; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Vierra of Turlock and Mrs. Laura Gemignani of Pacific Grove; 14
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Patino Alicia 670928 p1
Infant Dies; Funeral services were held Monday for Alicia Patino, eight month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe
Patino of Westley. She was found dead Friday morning by her mother.  An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be
pneumonia. Interment was at the Patterson District Cemetery.  Evans Funeral Chapel was In charge of arrangements.

Pearson James B 670223 p1
Final Rites Conducted for James Pearson; Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for James
Benton Pearson, 71, who died February 15 in a local hospital after a short illness. A native of Arkansas, Pearson had been
a resident of California for the past 21 years.  He is survived by his widow, Fannie; one son, Robert of Fremont; one
daughter, Mrs. Thelma Greenfield, also of Fremont; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He also leaves five
brothers and sisters: Therman and Bessie Pearson of Patterson; Olin Pearson, Estelle Benefield and Virgie Benefield of
Oklahoma. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.

Pils Nadine 671109 p1
Final Rites Monday for Mrs. Puls; Final rites were held Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Nadine Puls, 64, who
died last Thursday in a local hospital alter a short illness. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of
Hanford, she bad lived in Patterson 27 years. She leaves her widower, Floyd Puls; three sons, Jimmy of Turlock, Richard
of San Jose and Ernest Puls of Patterson four daughters, Mrs. Emma-Lee Ferris of Stevinson, Mrs. Elaine Beals of
Oklahoma, Mrs. Carolyn Bartlett of Sunol and Mrs. Lynn-Ellen Crawford of the Philippine Islands; a brother, John
Jacksa of San Jose and 11 grandchildren.

Pires Marianna E 670511 p1
Final Rites for M. Pires; Requiem Mass was said Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Marianna E. Pires, 72,
who died last Saturday in a Turlock hospital after a long illness.  Rosary was recited at the Evans Funeral Chapel on
Sunday. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of the Azores, she had lived in Paterson for 50 years
until two years ago.  She had been a member of Council 82, UPPEC. She leaves two sons, Anthony of Hilmar and
Manuel Pires of Sunnyvale; three brothers, Manuel Cardoza of Monterey and two brothers in the Azores; eight
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Pluth Edward J 671109 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Jack Pluth; Funeral services were held Wednesday for Edward Jacob Pluth, 67, who was
pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital early Sunday morning of an apparent heart attack.  Evans Funeral Chapel
were in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of Lake County, he had lived
35 years in the Westley area where he was a blacksmith. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Ida Pluth of Grayson and
a sister, Mrs. Lena Fraser of Lakeport.

Rich Granger B 670105 p1
Granger B. Rich; Granger B. Rich, 64, died December 27 in a Modesto hospital after a long illness.  Services will be
conducted in Kansas with burial in a family plot. A native of Kentucky, he had resided in Patterson 23 years and was a
bartender at Johnny's club for ten years.

Robinson Rilla 670330 p1
Services Pending for Mrs. Robinson; Funeral services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Rilla Robinson, 74,
who died Wednesday morning in a local hospital following an extended illness. Rev. Charles A. Silberstein will conduct
the services and interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson and her husband have lived in
Patterson the past three years.  They had also lived in Patterson some years ago when Mr. Robinson was an instructor at
Patterson High School. She is survived by her husband, Karl of 112 North Third Street; two sisters in Georgia; two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family has requested that any remembrances be sent to the Federated Church
or to the American Cancer Society.

Romero Jose 670105 p1
Services Pending; Services are pending at Evans funeral Chapel for Jose Romero, 76, who died Tuesday night in a local
hospital after a long illness.  Survivors include his widow, Eugenia M. Romero, of 11343 Grayson Road.

Romero Jose J 670112 p1
Final Rites for Jose Romero; Final rites were conducted Friday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Jose Jaire Romero, 76, who
died January 3 in a local hospital after a long illness.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of
Mexico, he had lived here two and one half years. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia and one grandchild, Teresa Cantu,
of Westley.

Romo Veronica A 670615 p1
Infant Girl Dies Sunday; Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Sacred Heart Church for Veronica Ann
Romo, six months old, who died Sunday in a San Francisco hospital after a three month illness.  Interment was in the
Patterson District Cemetery. The infant Is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Romo of Westley

Rose Marie 670105 p1
Final Rites for Marie Rose; Rosary was recited Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Maria B. Rose, 79, who died last
Thursday in a local hospital alter a long illness.  Mass was said Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment
in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of the Azores, she lived in Patterson 45 years, and was a member of Council
#121 S.P.R.S.I.  She is survived by one son, Ernest Rose of Patterson; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Correia of Crows
Landing, Mrs. Marie H. Pimentel at Stockton and Mrs. Lucia Homen of Patterson; a brother, Joe Borges of Patterson; two
brothers and two sisters in the Azores; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Session Theodocia Ms 670413 p1
Final Rites; Funeral services were held April 3 in Portland, Oregon, for Mrs. Theodocia Session, 96, who died March 30
after a short illness. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Francis Ensminger of Patterson, and one son, Glen Harris of
Mansanita, Oregon.  Mrs. Ensminger and her son, Keith, and his wife traveled to Oregon to attend the service.

Sharp Adaline P 670427 np
Funeral for Mrs. Sharp; Mr. and Mrs. David Sharp attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Adaline Patti Sharp, 75, who
died Apr17 in Logan, Utah, after a long illness.  Funeral services were conducted April 20. She is survived by her
widower, David Sharp, Sr.; three sons, Col. Paul Sharp of Provo, Utah; David Sharp of Patterson, Lawrence Sharp of
Reno; and two daughters, Ruth Daffin of Salt Lake City and Maxine Lyman of Monticello, Utah.  She is also survived by
her mother, 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Silveira Albert C 670622 p1
Albert Silveira Dies Sunday; Requiem mass was said Wednesday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Albert C.
Silveira, 64, who died last Sunday at a UPEC meeting in Fresno. The rosary was recited Tuesday evening at Evans
Funeral Chapel and interment Wednesday was in Patterson District Cemetery. Silveira was a native of the Azores and had
lived in the Patterson area for 38 years. He was known throughout California for his activities in the UPEC Lodge.  He
had been a member of the lodge since 1936 and had served two terms (1948—1950) as supreme president.  Currently he
was director of public relations for the San Leandro office of the UPEC Lodge of California and Nevada.  He was
attending a UPEC convention in Fresno at the time of his death. Silveira was also a past president of IDES and a member
of the Patterson SES and UPPEC, the Luso American Lodge and St. Anthony Lodge of Turlock. He is survived by his
widow, Emily; three sons, William Delwyn of Patterson and Albert of Oregon; a daughter, Mrs. Carmen Azevedo of
Patterson four brothers, Tony of Turlock, Manuel of Mountain View, John and Joe of the Azores; one sister, Mrs.
Fernando Alneida of the Azores; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Sing Wong 670323 p1
Final Riles for Early Resident Wong Sing, 87; Final rites were conducted Saturday at Evans Funeral Chapel for Wong
Sing, 87, who died last Thursday in a local hospital.  Interment was in Colma. Wong Sing was a native of Canton, China.
He arrived in San Francisco before 1915 and worked in camps around the Sacramento area for 10 cents per day before
coming to Patterson in 1911.  He came here as a cook at the Del Puerto Hotel. Wong Sing stayed at the Del Puerto Hotel
until 1922 when he opened his own restaurant, The Klean Kafe, in Patterson.  The name was later changed to the
Paradise Café and is still operated by two of his sons, Henry and Jim Wong.  In addition to Henry and Jim, he is survived
by another son, George of Oakland; one daughter, Lucy Jang of Merced; and one brother, Ben Wong Sing of San
Francisco.

Slone James W 670817 np
Final Rites Conducted for James Slone; Private funeral services were conducted in Our Saviour s Lutheran Church last
Friday for James Woolward Slone, 48, who died last Thursday, from an apparently self inflicted gunshot wound.
Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Slone was a native of Pennsylvania and had lived in Patterson 21 years.
During World War II, he served in the Aor Corps as a lieutenant in Europe. He is survived by his widow, Charlene; two
sons, Michael and John; a daughter, Alison, all of Patterson; a sister Virginia Slone and a brother, William Slone, both of
Florida.

Soares Manuel P 670831 p1
Final Rites Friday for Soares; The Rosary will be recited tonight, Thursday, at 8 p.m. at Hansen s Funeral Chapel in
Newman for Manuel Perry Soares, 57, of Crows Landing who died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack.  He had been
in ill health about six months. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 10am in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church in Crows Landing.  The funeral procession will leave the funeral chapel at 9 a.m.  Interment will be in the Hills
Ferry Cemetery. Soares was a native of Palo Alto.  He lived 29 years in this area, spending 20 years in Crows Landing,
seven years in Patterson and two years in Gustine.  He had been a carpenter for 22 years.  He was a member of U.P.E.C.
Council #130 of Patterson. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy of Crows Landing; two sons, Donald of Santa Cruz and
Dennis of Crows Landing; two daughters, Doreen at Sonora and Deanna of Crows Landing; two grandchildren; two
brothers, Melvin of Gustine and Tony V. Mendes of Gustine; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Alexander of Redwood City, Mrs.
Betty Preston of Sacramento, Mrs. Adeline Soares of Modesto, and Mrs. Mabel Ahr of Newark.

Spencer Masten L 670112 p1
Funeral Today for M. L. Spencer; Final rites will be conducted today, Thursday, for Masten L. Spencer, 88, of Patterson,
who died Monday in a Lodi hospital after a short illness.  Services will be held at 10 a.m. in the Lodi Funeral Home.
Interment will be at St. Mary s Cemetery in Oakland. A native of California, he was a dairyman for 60 years. He is
survived by his wife, Brigid Agnes, of Patterson; three sons, Richard of Newman, Masten of Berkeley and John of
Patterson; two brothers, Malcolm, his twin brother of Stockton, and Herbert of Guerneville; two sisters, Carroll Spencer
of San Francisco and Mrs. Burdette Fitzgerald of Santa Barbara nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Splawn James A 670309 p1
Final Rites for J. Splawn; Final rites were conducted Wednesday in Evans Funeral Chapel for James A. Splawn, 51, who
died Monday of an apparent heart attack.  Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. Splawn was a native of
Oklahoma and had been in the Patterson area only about three weeks.  He had been employed at Patterson Frozen Foods,
Inc. He is survived by his widow, Ruby of Porterville; three sons, James R. Splawn of Modesto, Donald and Rickie
Splawn of Porterville; and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Brown of Porterville.

Steffensen Leland E 670309 p1
Final Rites Yesterday For L.E. Steffensen; Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Davis-Hansen Funeral
Chapel in Newman for Leland E. Steffensen, 62, who died Monday at his home of an apparent heart attack.  Cremation
was at the Lakewood Memorial Park. Steffensen was a former Mayor of the City of Newman and served 25 years on the
Newman City Council.  He was vice president of the Stanislaus County Fair Board. He is survived by his widow, Amy of
Newman; one son, Leland Steffensen, Jr. of Sacramento; two brothers, Peter of Sacramento and George of San Francisco;
one sister, Mrs. Anna Bell of Newman; and three grandchildren.

Stewart Marie 670817 p1
Final Rites for Mrs. Stewart; Private funeral services were conducted Wednesday in San Andreas for Mrs. Marie Stewart,
62, who died Monday in a San Andreas hospital.  Interment was in Stockton. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Orslina,
Switzerland.  She was a member of Azalea Chapter, Order of Eastern Star of San Andreas. She is survived by her
husband, Leslie A. Stewart of San Andreas; one daughter, Mrs. Al Gibbons of Patterson a son, L.A. Verne Stewart of San
Andreas; and three grandchildren. The family has requested that any remembrances be made to the county heart
association.

Storch Ida B 670803 p1
Final Rites Tuesday for Mrs. Storch; Final rites were conduced Tuesday at the Carmody Memorial Chapel in Modesto for
Mrs. Ida Bertha Storch, 81, who died in a local hospital last Saturday.  The Rev. R.F. Winkelman conducted the service
and interment was in Acacia Memorial Park.  Mrs. Storch was a native of Germany and had lived here 47 years. She is
survived by three sons, Gustave of Patterson, Herman of Madera, and Peter of San Jose; three daughters, Irene Terry of
Watsonville, Ada Daily of Crows Landing, and. Evelyn Soden of Turlock; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, and two sons, Harold and Robert.

Strand Wlm C 670216 p1
Final Rites Today for W. Strand; Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, in Evans Funeral Chapel for
William C. Strand, 84.  Interment will be in the Patterson District Cemetery. Strand was found dead in his home at 115
Salado Ave. Monday evening by city police who investigated after neighbors reported Strand had not been seen for some
time. He was a native of Reed City, Michigan and had lived in Patterson 20 years. He was a retired railroad conductor for
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. He is survived by two brothers, Albert and Harry, both of Patterson.

Swanson Axel 670420 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Axel Swanson; Final rites were conducted Tuesday in the Evans Funeral Chapel for Axel
Swanson, 80, who died Saturday in a Modesto rest home. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery. A native of
Sweden, Swanson had lived in this area 37 years.  He was an employee of the Patterson Water District and a veteran of
World War I. Swanson leaves his widow, Tina; two daughters, Mrs. Olga Jepson of Modesto, and Mrs. Margaret Johnson
of San Jose; one son, Harold Swanson of San Jose; three brothers and a sister in Sweden and a sister in Montana.

Swanson Edward H 670629 p1
Final Rites Monday For E. H. Swanson; Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Evans Funeral Chapel for
Edward H. Swanson, 76, who died in a local hospital last Friday. Interment was in the Patterson District Cemetery.
Swanson was a native of Stillwater, Minnesota, and moved to Monroe, Washington, when he was 10 years old. He was
an accountant with a logging firm until his retirement in 1958. He moved to Modesto in 1959 and to Patterson in 1966.
He was a life time member at the Elks Lodge in Everett, Washington. He Is survived by his widows Ethel; two sons,
Douglas of Patterson and Armand of Ventura, and three grandchildren.

Tamo Domenico 671221 p1
Private Rites Conducted for DomenicoTamo; Private funeral services were conducted this week for Domenico Tamo, 81,
who died Saturday in a Newman convalescent home.  Interment was in Patterson District Cemetery. Tamo was a native of
Switzerland.  He has lived on the West Side for 54 years and his last home was on Alfalfa Avenue near Patterson.
He is survived by three brothers, Eugene Tamo of Patterson, Battista Tamo of Switzerland, and Frank Tamo of San
Francisco; and one sister, Carmela Nessi of Switzerland.

Tchobanoglous H 670302 p1
Final Rites Conducted for H. Tchobanoglous; Final rites were conducted Monday at Evans Funeral Chapel for
Haralampos Tchobanoglous, 76, who died last Saturday in a Turlock rest home.  Interment was in the Patterson District
Cemetery. Tchobanoglous was a native of Greece and had lived in Patterson for 52 years.  He is survived by one brother,
Athanasios, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Penelope Tchobanoglous of Patterson.

Thomas Lowell 670302 p1
Lowell Thomas Dies Suddenly in Turkey; Tech. Sgt. Lowell Thomas, 32, U.S. Air Force, serving a remote tour in
Trabzon, Turkey, died suddenly, February 19, in his barracks.  The cause of death is not known. Thomas was a native of
Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School.  He served four years in the Navy before entering the Air Force 11
years ago. He is survived by his widow, JoAnn; two sons, Edward and Jimmie; his mother, Mrs. Mamie Lee
Montgomery; three brothers, Gary Thomas, Wayne Thomas and Donald Thomas; and his grandmother, Mrs. Mary E.
Wells of Grayson.

Thompson Samuel 671109 p1
Final Rites Conducted for Sam Thompson; Final rites were conducted Monday for Samuel Thompson, 61, of Westley,
who died of an apparent heart attack the morning of November 2.  He was dead on arrival at Ceres Memorial Hospital.
Services were conducted at Franklin and Downs Funeral Home in Modesto.  Interment was in Lakewood Memorial Park.
A native of California, he had ranched in the Westley area for 32 years. Besides his wife, Marjorie Belle of Westley, he is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norman Silva of Modesto and Mrs. Reed  Swanson of British Columbia; one brother,
David Thompson of Westley; a sister, Mrs. Sammy Russell of Oxnard and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his brother, Fred Thompson. The family requests that remembrances be made to the Stanislaus County Heart
Fund or to a favorite charity.

Thornton Clyde 670907 p1
Rites Pending for Clyde Thornton; Final rites were pending at press time Wednesday for Clyde Thornton who died
Tuesday in Riverside of an apparent heart attack.  Thornton moved from Patterson about one year ago. He formerly
worked as a welder at Tiura Manufacturing and Sales and was working as a welder in Riverside. Among his survivors is
his widow, Clara.

Thornton Doris M 670525 np
Sister Buried in Oklahoma; Funeral services were conducted May 13 in Oklahoma for Mrs. Doris Marie Thornton, 42,
who died May 10 after an extended illness.  Interment was in the Maynard Cemetery in Arkansas. Among the survivors
are her sisters, Mrs. Ada Kilby and Mrs. Versia Snyder of Patterson, and her brother, Henry England of Modesto.
England is employed in Patterson.  All three attended the services in Oklahoma.

Vargas Jose F 670817 p1
Requiem Mass for J. Vargas; Requiem Mass was said Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Jose Francisco
Vargas, 90, who died Sunday in a local hospital following a long illness. The rosary was recited Tuesday evening at
Evans Funeral Chapel.  Interment was in Hills Ferry Cemetery. Vargas was a native of the Azores.  He had lived more
than 60 years on the west side and the past 32 years at Patterson. He is survived by his widow, Frances of Patterson; four
sons, Joe and George of Newman, Henry of Ceres, and Edward of Modesto; five daughters, Mrs. Madeline Correia, Mrs.
Bernice Matteri, and Evelyn Vargas, all of Patterson, Mrs. Mary Bettencourt and Mrs. Frances Avila, both of Newman;
23 grandchildren. and 19 great grandchildren.

Vroman Henry 671221 np
Attend Funeral; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fillippini of Patterson were in Los Angeles over the weekend to attend services for
Walt's brother-in-law, Henry Vroman of that city. Vroman passed away suddenly last Friday while visiting in the library
there.  Other family members attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fillippini of Crows Landing and Mrs. Florence Hendy
of Newman.

Wanzer Shirley P 670223 p1
Funeral Saturday for Mrs. Wanzer; Final rites will be held Saturday, February 25, for Mrs. Shirley Pine Wanzer, 75, who
died suddenly February 17 in Berkeley. Memorial services will be conducted at 11am at the New Sunset Mortuary
Chapel in Berkeley with interment at Sunset View Cemetery. A native of California, she has lived in California all her
life.  She was a member of the Humbolt County Historical Society. Her late husband and she were former Patterson
residents.  He was manager of the Mutual plant and later the Libby-McNeil plant. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs.
June Hansen of Sacramento; and two grandchildren, Shirley and Leslie Hansen, also of Sacramento.  The family requests
that any memorials be sent to the Alameda County Heart Association.

Wills Otha L 670615 p1
Final Rites Pending for Otha Wills; Masonic funeral services are pending at Evans Funeral Chapel for Otha Leland Wills,
61, who died early Wednesday at his home at 772 East Las Palmas Avenue following a long illness. Wills was a native of
Kansas and had lived in Patterson one year.  He moved to Patterson from Oakland.  He was a retired foreman in the food
processing industry. He is survived by his widow, Minola Wills of Patterson; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Lytle of
Fremont; one son, Leland Wills of San Lorenzo; a sister, Mrs. Zera Mortensen, and a brother, Lloyd Wills, both of
Porterville; and six grandchildren.  The family have requested that any remembrances be sent to the Stanislaus County
Cancer Society.

Wooley Martha 670105 p1
Funeral Service Today for Martha Wooley; Final rites will be conducted at 10 am today, Thursday, in Evans Funeral
chapel for Mrs. Martha Wooley, 78, who died at her home on North Fifth Street last Monday. Interment will be in the
Lakewood Memorial Park in Modesto. Mrs. Wooley was a native of Missouri and had lived in Patterson for 35 years.
She is survived by one son, Cmdr. Millard J. Wooley, stationed with the Navy in Kansas City; five grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Opal Osland of Oakland; one brother, Ford Jenkins of Hughson.

Wright John 670323 p1
Crows Landing Fire Kills 1; A Crows Landing man is dead as a result of a fire which destroyed the Crows Landing Hotel,
the J & M Club, and the J & E Café in Crows Landing Tuesday night. John Wright, about 67, a resident of the hotel, died
during the blaze.  He had lived in the Crows Landing area four or five years and was a farm laborer.  He is reported to
have been in ill health recently.  His remains were taken to the Carmody Funeral Chapel in Modesto. The fire was
reported about 10:30pm and was discovered by John T. "Buddy" Borba, Jr., who was also staying at the hotel. Borba said
the fire was coming down the stairs as he left his room to warn the other residents upstairs.  Ten persons were registered
at the hotel.  The firs apparently started in the upstairs near the front of the building. The J&E Café, operated by Mr. and
Mrs. Manuel Amaral, was located beneath the hotel.  The café was destroyed completely. The J&M Club, operated by
John and Mary Wise, had only the front wall left standing and there was nothing left of the hotel but a pile of rubble.
The buildings were owned by Jack Dyer, a former resident of Crows Landing who is now a merchant seaman who lives
in the Bay Area.  Dyer was expected to arrive sometimes Wednesday. Crows Landing Fire Chief Ed Tyler said he could
give no estimate of the damage until the owner arrived. A resident of Crows Landing said the south section of the
building was first moved onto its present location from Catfish Camp.  It was the post office there and became the post
office in Crows Landing.  About 1912 the other buildings were constructed around it to form the present structure.
Tyler said 16 pieces of equipment arrived to fight the blaze and prevent spreading of the fire.  Two were from Crows
Landing, two from Newman, three from Patterson, two from Westley, a tanker from Turlock Rural fire Dept., five pieces
from the Crows Landing Naval Auxiliary Landing Field and a tanker from the Patterson Flying Service.  The fire was
prevented from spreading to the Crows Landing Barber Shop on the north and the Bettencourt market building on the
south.