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. Adame, Miguel 060329 p7 Miguel Adame Nov. 16, 1953 — March 13, 2006 A funeral service was March 18 for former Grayson resident Miguel "Mike" Adame, 52, of Coffeyville, Kan. Mr. Adame was born in Los Angeles. He was a 1971 graduate of Sylmar High School in Sylmar. His family moved to Grayson in 1972 and then from Grayson to Coffeyville, Kan., in 1983. Mr. Adame enlisted in the Army in the 1970s and most recently served with the 1011th of the U.S. Army, stationed in Baghdad. He returned to Coffeyville in 2004 and retired from the Army in 2005 after more than 30 years of service. He worked 15 years in the maintenance department of Spears Manufacturing in Caney, Kan. Mr. Adame was a parishioner of Holy Name Church and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1022 and American Legion Post 20, all in Coffeyville. Mr. Adame is survived by his son, Mario Serna of Los Angeles; mother, Tillie Rivera of Coffeyville; brothers, Ernie Adame and Edward Adame, both of Coffeyville, and Frank Adame of Havelock, N.C.; sister, Angie Alvarado of Patterson; exwife, Jeannie Adame of Modesto; stepchildren, Tina Gonzalez, Kathy Bernal and Ismael Gonzalez, all of Modesto; 14 stepgrandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Miguel Adame; brother, Salvador Adame; and stepfather, Martin "Ruben" Rivera. Burial was in Penwell-Gabel Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, with military rites, including taps and a 21-gun salute. Alexander, Yvonne Marie 061122 p9 Yvonne Marie Alexander April 20, 1934 — Nov. 15, 2006 Services were Tuesday for Yvonne Marie Alexander, who died Nov. 15 at her home in Redding. Mrs. Alexander, 72, was a Patterson native and attended Patterson schools. She moved to several places throughout the U.S. after she was married, including Tracy and Missouri, before moving to Redding in 2005. She was a homemaker and a mother of eight children. Mrs. Alexander is survived by her husband, Alex Alexander of Redding; sons, Christopher Perry of Morro Bay and Timothy Perry of Lakeport; daughters, Tamara Perry of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Lorraine Perry of Redding, Mary Hamby of Stafford, Va., Christina Alexander of Williamsburg, Va., Caitland Alexander of Reseda and Karen Alexander of San Jose; mother, Mae Belle Rogers of Patterson; brother, Ronald Rogers of Patterson; sisters, Edwina Rogers of Modesto and Jeanette Carlstrom of Saugus; 22 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Tuesday's visitation and funeral service were at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Burial followed in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Allport, Daryl E 060415 p9 Daryl E. Allport June 13, 1923 — April 11, 2006 Funeral services were Thursday for Daryl E. Allport of Nacogdoches, Texas, who died Tuesday at The Arbor Assisted Living Center Nacogdoches. Mr. Allport, 82, was born in Patterson to Norman E. and Mary Jane Murray Allport. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from the University of Texas. He was a retired accountant with the former Sun Oil Company. Mr. Allport is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Enock, and her husband, Mike, of Mont Belvieu, Texas, and Kathleen Bolash, and her husband, Kevin, of Grafton, N.H.; son and daughter-in-law, Joe Allport, and his wife, Debbie, of Appleby, Texas; sister, Vera Franklin of Huntington Beach; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Smith Allport, and a son, Norman A. Allport. Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville, Texas, handled arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Allport's name may be sent to the Seamans Cemetery Association, Route 1, Box 328, Chester, Texas 75936 Almquist, Arthur C 060517 p8 Services set for Charles Arthur Clifton Almquist; Services will be Saturday at Patterson District Cemetery for longtime Patterson resident Charles Arthur Clifton Almquist, who died Nov. 25, 2005, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Almquist, 92, was a native of Cannon Falls, Minn., and lived seven years in Kent, Minn. He moved to Patterson with his family in 1922. Mr. Almquist lived in Patterson until he moved to Turlock in 1994. He had been a resident of Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids the last two years of his life. Mr. Almquist was a farmer and apricot grower who also worked for Patterson Vining Company for many years. He was an active member of the Patterson Covenant Church and served it in various capacities. Mr. Almquist is survived by his sister, Marian Dahlgren of Kingsburg; two sons, Terry Almquist of Shelby Township, Mich., and Ken Almquist of Williamsburg, Va.; six grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecille Almquist. Saturday's graveside service and committal of the urn will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Almquist's name may be sent to the benevolence fund at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, 2510 Lake Michigan Drive N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson is handling arrangements. Alvarez, Hector 060104 p3 Man dies in flood waters Saturday Hector Alvarez, 41; A Crows Landing man drowned in Orestimba Creek, outside of Newman, on Saturday after the car in which he was a passenger went off the road in the midst of the weekend's storm. A car that carried Hector Alvarez, 41, hit flood waters and entered the swift waters of the creek, according to California Highway Patrol. The driver, his daughter Brisa Alvarez, 21, hit four feet of flood waters as she approached the Orestimba Creek crossing while traveling north on Eastin Road at about 11:30 p.m. Heavy rainstorms caused runoff in the creek bed, which resulted in flooding on Eastin. Brisa Alvarez did not see the flood and hit the water at about 50 mph and lost control of her 2001 Kia, a CHP report said. The CHP does not suspect drugs or alcohol were factors in the accident. The car came to rest in the creek, and the fast-paced water disabled the car and pushed it to the east. Brisa Alvarez called family members on a cell phone, and the family called police. Her mother and brother arrived on the scene, but their vehicle was stopped by the same flood waters. Brisa Alvarez was able to escape the creek, but her father drowned and was pronounced dead at the scene. Residents may drop off contributions for the Alvarez family at KFC, 15014 Rogers Road, Patterson. Alvarez, Hector R 060107 p9 Hector R. Alvarez; A funeral service is pending n Mexico for Hector R. Alvarez, 41, of Crows Landing, who died Saturday in an automobile accident in Newman. Mr. Alvarez was a native of Mexico and lived in Crows Landing 25 years. He worked four years as a farm laborer with B & B Ranch in Crows Landing. Mr. Alvarez is survived by his wife, Maria de Lourdes Alvarez of Crows Landing; children, Hector R. Alvarez Jr., Brisa Alvarez, Rosaura Alvarez and Ruby Alvarez, all of Crows Landing; brothers, Eric Alvarez and Jose Luis Alvarez, both of Newman; sisters, Irma Duran of Gustine, Celia Gonzalez of Modesto, Esther Gonzalez of Newman and Maria de Jesus Rodriguez of Patterson. A visitation was observed and a rosary was recited Thursday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., Newman. Funeral service and burial will be in Mexico. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman, is handling arrangements. Contributions in Mr. Alvarez's name may be sent to or dropped off at KFC, 15014 Rodgers Road, Patterson. Alves, Richard E 060125 p3 Patterson motorcyclist killed on Interstate 580; A 32-year-old Patterson man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle ran into the back of a big rig on Interstate 580 near Tracy. Richard Edward Alves was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the San Joaquin County coroner. California Highway Patrol officers reported that Alves was riding fast as he approached the truck around 8 p.m. on I-580 near Chrisman Road. "For an unknown reason, he hit the back of the truck," CHP officer Bob Rickman said. The crash caused Alves' helmet to split down the front. Alves was thrown off the motorcycle before the vehicle went under the truck's back tires. He slid onto the grassy center of the median, east of Highway 132. The motorcycle was found the same area as Alves' body. The truck driver, Pablo Osornia, 47, of South Gate, officers he had been driving around 55 mph in the slow lane at the time of the accident. After he felt the crash, he told officers, he pulled off the roadway and stopped. Alves, a supervisor at Berkeley Farms Dairy in Hayward, had lived in Patterson four years. Officers urge anyone who might have witnessed the accident to call the Tracy CHP office, 835- 8921. The accident is under investigation. Alves, Richard E 060125 p7 Richard Edward Alves; A memorial service will be Thursday for Richard "Rick" Edward Alves, 32, of Patterson, who died Friday in a motorcycle accident near Tracy. Mr. Alves was a native of San Leandro and had lived in Patterson four years. He previously lived in Livermore. He was a supervisor at Berkeley Farms Dairy in Hayward eight years. Mr. Alves was a member of Teamsters Union Local 853. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, snowboarding and dirt-bike motocross racing and was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. Mr. Alves is survived by his wife, Malea N. Alves of Patterson; daughters, Tess Tavare and Heather Alves, both of Patterson; parents, Richard and Jo Ann Alves of Oakley; siblings Brian Alves and Jennifer Alves, both of Oakley; and a nephew and six nieces. Thursday's memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Contributions in Mr. Alves' name may be sent to Trust Fund for Daughters of Rick Alves, c/o Bank of the West, 5 Plaza, Patterson 95363. Amaral, Dennis D 060624 p10 Dennis David Amaral; March 2, 1947 — June 18, 200A memorial service will be Thursday for Dennis David Amaral, 59, of Modesto, who died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Amaral was a native of Newman and had lived in Modesto four years. He previously lived in Newman, Crows Landing and Patterson. He was a butcher for 30 years and last worked at Dave's Meat Service in Modesto for a year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Mr. Amaral was a 1967 graduate of Patterson High School. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and motorcycle riding. Mr. Amaral is survived by his companion, Kim Grisham of Modesto; sons, Tony J. Amaral of San Francisco and Dennis Amaral-Fitzsimmons of Oakland; parents, Manuel and Joyce Amaral of Newman; brothers, David Amaral of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, and Anthony Amaral of Ceres; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike D. Amaral and Craig W. Amaral. Thursday's memorial service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman. Burial of the urn will follow in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman is handling the arrangements. Avila, Telmo M 060208 p11 Telmo Medeiros Avila March 19, 1948 — Feb. 3, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Telmo Medeiros Avila, 57, of Valley Springs, who died Friday at St. Joseph's Medical Center in San Andreas. Mr. Avila was a native of the Azores and came to the United States in 1961. He graduated from University of Sacramento. He lived in Valley Springs one year and previously had lived in Patterson three years, Turlock two years and Modesto 20 years. Mr. Avila was a retired dairyman who had been in partnership with his brother inlaw, Jose Ramos, for more than 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Valley Springs and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mr. Avila was a treasurer for St. Anthony's Society, a Portuguese Catholic group in Patterson. He was a past treasurer of the Crows Landing Pentecost Association and a vice president of the S.E.S. Council No. 40 in Patterson, a Portuguese organization. He was also a member of the Senior Golf Club at La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs. Mr. Avila is survived by his wife, Margaret Avila of Valley Springs; brothers, Jose Avila of Rodeo, Eduardo Avila of Providence, R.I.; Luis Avila of Honokaa, Hawaii, and Antonio Avila El Nido of Canada; sisters, Maria Medeiros of Ontario, Canada, and Cecilia Ramos of Turlock. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edunio Avila. Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Avila's name may be sent to St. Anthony's Society, P.O. Box 111, Patterson 95363. Azevedo, Joseph 061122 p9 Joseph Azevedo May 17, 1918 — Nov. 16, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday for Joseph Azevedo of Patterson, who died Thursday at his daughter's home in Fairfield. Mr. Azevedo, 88, was a native of Crows Landing and a lifetime resident of Patterson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during World War II. He worked for Bank of Newman in Patterson for 18 years, Commercial Bank in Patterson for 17 years and a convenience store in Hilmar for 21 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the last living member of Jack Stewart's Band. Mr. Azevedo is survived by his sons, Donald Azevedo of Albuquerque, N.M., David Azevedo of Modesto, Daniel Azevedo of Riverbank and Dennis Azevedo of Santa Clara; daughters, Joanne Azevedo Cook of Fairfield and Jeannette Barnes of Citrus Heights; sister, Marianne Brown of Tracy; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Azevedo. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed by the recital of a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions in Mr. Azevedo's name may be sent to Northbay Hospice, 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 210, Fairfield 94534; or to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356-9259. Banda, Antonia De Leon 061128 p8 Antonia De Leon Banda May 5, 1907 — Nov. 28, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Antonia De Leon Banda, who died Tuesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Banda, 99, was a native of Mexico and a 52-year Patterson resident. She was a farm laborer and a homemaker and had previously lived in Arizona and Texas. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of Sociedad Guadalupana Parroquia Sagrado Corazon of Patterson. Mrs. Banda is survived by her son, Raul Banda of Modesto; daughter, Maria Molina of Patterson; sister, Petra Zepeda of Patterson; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 13 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Banda, and a daughter, Ernestina Banda. Friday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial will be in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed by a rosary. Barnes, Janis 060429 p5 Two Patterson Residents Die in Separate Crashes; Orland Woman also Killed, Passengers Hospitalized Two Patterson residents and an Orland woman died in two separate car accidents on rural roads between Patterson and Turlock on Tuesday. Josefina Flores, 42, of Patterson, was killed in an accident on Central and Monte Vista avenues early Tuesday after her car ran a stop sign, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Her son was hospitalized with major injuries and later released. Rudy Ramirez Sr., 64, also of Patterson, died in a collision Tuesday evening on West Main Street, west of Crows Landing Road, after a 2006 Toyota Matrix drifted into his lane of traffic, according to the CHP. The driver of the Matrix, 58-year-old Orland resident Janis Barnes, also died at the scene. Her 7 year old Turlock grandson, who was in the car, was airlifted to Children's Hospital Central California in Madera with major injuries. In the latter incident, Ramirez was headed westbound in a 1993 Toyota pickup on West Main Street at about 5:25 p.m. An eastbound headed 2006 Toyota Matrix, driven by Barnes, for some reason crossed into the westbound lane. Ramirez appeared to have seen the Matrix drift into his lane, according to the CHP, and he turned his pickup to the right. However, he could not avoid crashing into the Matrix, and the left front of each vehicle crashed into the other head on. The front ends of both the blue pickup and the silver Matrix were crumpled, and parts of the Matrix's engine were exposed following the accident. Mountain View Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to the accident, and Patterson Fire Department and Patterson District Ambulance assisted. Steve Hall, a division chief for Patterson Fire Department, said emergency responders initially extracted Ramirez from his pickup, thinking he had a pulse, but later discovered he did not. Ramirez was returning from his work in Turlock at the time of the accident, his son Ruben Ramirez said. Ramirez had lived in Patterson 41 years and had been a welder for Foster Farms for 26 years. Ruben Ramirez said his father was often quiet, but people paid attention to him when he spoke. He was a strong Christian, and a true American, he said. CHP closed West Main Street between Carpenter and Crows Landing roads for about two hours after the crash. Everyone involved in the accident wore safety restraints, and the vehicles were traveling at unknown speeds, according to CHP reports. In the earlier Tuesday accident, Flores was traveling eastbound in a 2005 Nissan Sentra on Monte Vista Avenue at 5:57 a.m. and had slowed to about 1 to 5 mph when driving past a stop sign at Central Avenue, according to CHP reports. Hughson resident Randy Yarberry, 38, was traveling southbound on Central Avenue in a 1998 Dodge Ram at about 60 mph when the Sentra crossed Monte Vista Avenue in front of him. The front of the Ram hit the left side of the Sentra. The impact caused both vehicles to veer eastward, and the Ram overturned and landed in an oat field. Flores' son, Javier Solis, was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries. He was released Thursday. Yarberry was transported with minor injuries to Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Everyone involved in the accident wore seat belts. Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores-Bearrup, said Flores was on her way to drop off Solis at Pitman High School in Turlock before heading to her job at Wellness Recovery Center in Modesto. Flores, who like, Ramirez, was active in her church, grew up in Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School in 1981. She returned to Patterson last year after having lived in Modesto for many years. The reason she returned to Patterson was because she remembered and loved Patterson as a kid, Flores-Bearrup said. Becker, Felix 060708 p9 Felix Becker May 18, 1929 — June 30, 2006 A memorial service will be Sunday for Felix Becker, who died June 30 at his Patterson home. Mr. Becker, 77, was a native of Marienberg, Germany. He had lived in Patterson since 1986, when he moved from Fremont. He was a butcher by trade and enjoyed gardening and woodworking as hobbies. He was dedicated to his family and worked hard for a living. His family describes him as a man of many hidden talents. Mr. Becker is survived by his wife of 53 years, Herta Hilde Becker of Patterson; sons, Uwe Becker of Napa and Michael Becker of London, England; daughter, Annelie Becker of Fremont; sister, Jeannette Accermann of Bochum, Germany; brothers, Johnny Becker of Oakley and Hansi Becker of Bochum; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sunday's memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Patterson Covenant Church, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. The Neptune Society, 711 Fifth St., in Modesto is handling arrangements. Bedoy, Frances R 060913 p10 Frances R. Bedoy Oct. 3, 1950 — Sept. 8, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Frances R. Bedoy of Modesto, who died riday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Mrs. Bedoy, 75, was a native of Tucson, Ariz. She lived in Modesto 20 years and had previously lived in the Patterson area 30 years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bedoy was a parishioner of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Ceres and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mrs. Bedoy is survived by her children, Ralph Bedoy and Raymond Bedoy, both of Modesto, and Mary Ann Gamez of Patterson; two brothers in Arizona, a sister in Porterville and seven sisters in Arizona; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her usband, Frank Bedoy. Today's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 1141 Scenic Drive, in Modesto. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Bedoy's name may be sent to American Cancer Society, Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356. Benitez, Manuel J 060830 p5 Former Local Resident Killed in Crash A former Patterson resident died in a Modesto car crash early Saturday, and the California Highway Patrol says street racing may have been involved. Manuel Jose Benitez, 21, of Newman died at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto from wounds he received in the accident. Benitez's 1999 Honda Civic failed to halt at a stop sign at Garner Road at 12:40 a.m. after he headed westbound on Leckron Road at a high rate of speed, according to CHP reports. The car became airborne and landed on the west side of Leckron Road, where it lost control and hit some trailers after traveling in a southwest direction. Then it hit a truck. Witnesses said Benitez had been racing with another car, and that car eventually fled the scene. CHP Officer Tom Killian said information about the car was not included in the CHP report he had read. The area is a common place for street racing, Killian said. "I hope that other kids learn from this," Benitez's aunt, Maggie Perez, said this week. Benitez was raised in Patterson and graduated from John B. Allard Community School in Turlock. He attended Modesto Junior College and insurance school in Modesto. "He had his future planned," Perez said. Though his family moved to Newman five years ago, Perez said Benitez spent much of his time visiting family in Patterson. She said he was known by friends and family for often joking around, and everyone who met him loved him. I think everyone remembers his smile, she said. Benitez, Manuel Jose 08/30/2006, p 5 Manuel Jose Benitez Aug. 1, 1985 — Aug. 27, 2006 A memorial service will be Saturday for Manuel Jose Benitez of Newman, who died Sunday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Benitez, 21, was born in Modesto and raised in Patterson and had lived in Newman five years. He graduated from John B. Allard Community School in Turlock and attended Modesto Junior College. He also attended Insurance School of the Central Valley in Modesto. He enjoyed rebuilding and racing sports cars. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Mr. Benitez is survived by his parents, Rosy and Manuel Benitez of Newman; sister, Judith Benitez of Newman; and grandparents, Rosario and Rogelio Benitez and Maria Vizcaino, all of Patterson. Saturday's memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 270 Weber Ave., in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock. Betry, Irene Mary Jane 061115 p9 Irene Mary Jane Betry Dec. 11, 1911 — Nov. 9, 2006 A graveside service was Monday for Irene Mary Jane Betry of Patterson, who died Thursday at Covenant Village Care Center in Turlock. Mrs. Betry, 94, was a native of Green Bay, Wis., and had lived 60 years in Patterson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Patterson 50-Plus Club. Mrs. Betry is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Dark of Patterson; sister, Kay Krause of Patterson; three grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Betry's name may be sent to Stanislaus Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, 400 12th St., Suite 4, Modesto 95350. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson handled arrangements. Bogart, James J 060401 p6 James J. Bogart Dec. 30, 1944 — Feb. 24, 2006 A funeral service will be Sunday for James Jay Bogart, 61, of Patterson, who died Feb. 24 at Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto. Mr. Bogart died after a brief illness related to complications from long-term use of rheumatoid arthritis medication, which had caused his immune system to be compromised. He was a native of Vernal, Utah. He worked as a sign fabricator in Florida and in Escondido, then retired in 1997 and moved to Patterson. His parents, now deceased, had lived in numerous states before they settled in Escondido. Bogart enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to Vietnam when he was 19. He then moved to Florida, where he lived 15 years, after he returned from military service. He moved back to Escondido in the late 1980s. Mr. Bogart is survived by his companion of 14 years, Linda Rayan of Patterson; son, William Baines Bogart of Florida; sisters, Betty Potter and Tana Woolsey, both of Escondido, and Charlotte McGill of McDonald, Tenn.; two brothers, Jack Bogart of Redding and Joseph Bogart of Escondido; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Bogart; his mother, Irminna Bogart; and two brothers, Bobbie Bogart and Bill Bogart. Sunday's service will begin at 11 a.m., with Coy Roberts officiating, at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Gustine. Borba, Edward A 060401 p6 Edward A. Borba June 7, 1919 — March 29, 2006 A funeral service will be Tuesday for Edward A. Borba of Modesto, who died Wednesday at Evergreen Rehabilitation and Care Center in Modesto. Mr. Borba, 86, was a native of Newman and lived there 37 years before moving to Modesto, where he lived 48 years. Born to Joe and Rosa Borba, he was raised on a dairy and was a self-employed dairyman in Newman for many years. After he moved to Modesto, he worked at Borden's/Knudsen's, where he made ice cream until his retirement. He was a member of the U.P.E.C. Council No. 52, a Portuguese organization. Mr. Borba served in the U.S. Army during World War II from October 1942 until September 1945. He was in the Army Aviation Unit and built airstrips in the Pacific. Mr. Borba was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He liked to play cards and loved to work in his garden. He was known to grow the most beautiful roses and the best tomatoes. Mr. Borba is survived by his children, Patricia Jenkins and Mary Blaylock, both of Modesto, and Kathleen De la Cruz of Turlock; brother, Ehrman Borba of Corvallis, Ore.; sister, Rose Lucas of Newman; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Borba, whose family was well-known on the West Side. Visitation will be observed from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., Newman. Tuesday's funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, Newman. Memorial contributions in Mr. Borba's name may be sent to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356. Borges, Mary A 060301 p14 Mary Angela Borges Oct. 9, 1912 — Feb. 25, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Mary Angela Tavares Borges of Patterson, who died Saturday at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. Mrs. Borges, 93, was a native of Tercera, Azores, and had lived in Patterson for 23 years. She was a homemaker, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a 50-year member of the U.P.P.E.C., a Portuguese group. Mrs. Borges is survived by her son, Stanley Borges of Santa Rosa; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Borges, in 1967, and by two brothers and two sisters. Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. Friday in Tulare Public Cemetery, 900 E. Kern St., Tulare. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Borges' name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; or to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Spyers Way, Modesto 95356. Branscum, Trevor 060708 p1 Patterson neighbors stunned by Gustine family's deaths A few Patterson residents expressed shock this week upon discovering that their former neighbors were involved in an apparent murder-suicide in Gustine. Gustine resident Trevor Branscum, 38, is suspected of shooting his four children with a bolt-action rifle early Tuesday before shooting himself, according to Gustine Police Department reports. The Branscum family lived on Moray Way in Patterson for a couple of years before moving to Gustine, about 17 miles south of Patterson in Merced County, along Highway 33. "I don't have any answer for this," said former Patterson neighbor Joann Lee, who is friends with Branscum's wife, Amanda Trimble. Lee said Branscum was "a nice guy," who seemed goodof with his children. "The kids were always climbing all over him," she said. Police said they found Trimble lying in the middle of the road on the 1600 block of Via Colabria around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, when they responded to reports of a possible shooting there. When they entered the house, they found the bodies of Branscum and children Aubrie, 12, Jacob, 10, and twins Taylor and Alyssa, 5. Merced County Sheriff Mark Pazin said it appears Branscum shot Aubrie first, in the master bedroom, before shooting Jacob in his bedroom and the twins in the front room on the couch. Then, it appears Branscum shot himself in the kitchen, with his left hand in a rifle sling to stabilize the gun as his right hand pulled the trigger. All the children appeared to be asleep when they were killed, Pazin said. The sheriff's department says Branscum's blood alcohol level was .28 percent, more than three times the legal driving limit, and beer bottles were scattered throughout the house. Police had previously received a report at 12:16 a.m. that Branscum and Trimble had gotten into an argument at Borrelli's Market on Jensen Road. Police had heard Trimble was in the store buying personal items when Branscum arrived. The two soon entered into a verbal argument. Gustine Police Chief Don Hutchins said video surveil- lance tapes did not reveal any screaming or hollering. The store's owner told police that Trimble had started to pull out of the parking lot in a sil- — Joann Lee ver van when Branscum tterson neighbor jumped into the van through Branscum family an open window. The couple left the area in an unknown direction, and Gustine police used all available resources to find the couple and their van. Trimble had visited with a friend of hers after the incident during a cooling off peri- od before she returned to her home and found her husband lying dead in a pool of blood and saw the bodies of the twins, police said. Trimble collapsed in front of her house, and her friend contacted police. Lee expressed shock this week about the entire incident, and she said Branscum and Trimble had seemed to get along well. "I've never seen them mad or angry," Lee said. "I've never seen them fight at all." Another former Patterson neighbor, Mary Ortiz, expressed similar sentiments. "They were good people, as far as I know," Ortiz said. "What goes on behind closed doors, I don't know." Lee said the Branscum family lived on Moray Way beginning when the 5-year-old twins were three or four months old. They moved to Gustine in 2003 because their home payment there was about the same amount as their rent payment in Patterson, Lee said. She said Trimble had tried to encourage her family to move to Gustine, too. Lee said the Branscum family was not widely known throughout the neighborhood, but the children were involved in sports. Another neighborhood family, whose daughter was best friends with Aubrie, is on vacation, she said, and probably has not yet heard about the incident. Lee found out about the incident while she was eating at Quizno's on Wednesday, when her daughter picked up a copy of the paper outside and ran crying into the restaurant. Lee said she had talked to Trimble just a few days before. "I just want to find Amanda and tell her I love her," she said Hutchins said all evidence at this time points to the incident being a murder-suicide. Police say all evidence indicates the rifle was not planted at the scene. Hutchins said police have recently learned that Branscum and Trimble had a strained marital relationship, but Branscum did not have a history of domestic violence. Trimble and Branscum were married on Valentine's Day 2003, but they had been a couple for 17 years, and all four children were theirs. Branscum was laid off from his job in the Bay Area about a year ago, and he had been working as a glazer on the new Kaiser Permanente medical center project in Modesto, Hutchins said. The Modesto position was a lower-paying job, and Trimble had to go to work for the first time, as a waitress in Santa Nella. Regardless of the motive for the shooting, Lee said things will be difficult for Trimble in the days to come. "I don't know how a person can go on living like that," Lee said. "It's going to be one of those things that's going to take God." Brennan, Charles 060628 p10 Charles Brennan Feb. 24, 1935 — June 3, 2006 Charles Brennan, 71, of Henderson, Nev., died June 3 at a hospice in Henderson. Mr. Brennan was a native of Mobile, Ala., and a U.S. Army veteran who served as a military policeman in Korea. He had a limousine service in Gardena until he retired and moved to the Las Vegas area in 2004. He enjoyed volunteering at Opportunity Village, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Mr. Brennan enjoyed playing Santa Claus at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest fundraiser each Christmas season. He also enjoyed fishing and boating at his lakeside cottage in Minnesota and had looked forward to this summer at the lake. Mr. Brennan was well known for riding his oneof- a-kind motorcycle. He took his mother with him in a caboose specially made for her when they traveled from Redondo Beach to Patterson to visit relatives. Mr. Brennan is survived by his wife, Margaret Brennan of Henderson; sister, Dorothy Luiz, and her husband, Walter, of Patterson; and many nieces and nephews in the Patterson area. Brown, Robert Iliff 060909 p12 Robert Iliff Brown Jan. 1, 1919 — Sept. 4, 2006 A graveside service will be Tuesday for Robert Iliff Brown of Patterson, who died Monday at his home. Mr. Brown, 87, was a native of Chico. He lived in Patterson three years and had previously lived in Alameda County many years. Mr. Brown was a self-employed residential construction worker for 10 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign. Mr. Brown was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 819. He enjoyed woodwork, and he made the furniture for his home. He also built his own boat and enjoyed boating on the Delta. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Margaret K. Brown of Patterson; son, Ronald Wayne Brown of Pine Grove; daughters, Bobbie Williams of Minden, Nev., and Tammie Silva of Livermore; sister, Eleanor Brierley of San Jose; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Tuesday's graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Memorial contributions in Mr. Brown's name may be sent to Reel Recovery, Attn: Stan Golub, 160 Brookside Road, Needham, MA 02492. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. Camargo, Almada 060902 p4 State investigating Westley accident Almada Camargo, 47 State worker safety officials are investigating a local farm equipment accident after a Calexico man was killed in Westley last week. Almada Camargo, 47, died Aug. 23 after he was crushed between a tractor and a flatbed trailer near a tomato field north of Stark and Howard roads, said Deputy Royjindar Singh of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Singh said Camargo had been continually dropping off trailer loads about 100 yards away from the field and then returning empty trailers to the field. Coworkers became concerned after they had not seen Camargo for a while, and they went to where he had been dropping off melons to find him already dead. Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the scene at 11:20 a.m. The incident has been classified as an industrial accident. California Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the matter, as the agency typically does in fatal work-related cases. Camargo worked for Patterson farm labor contractor Benjamin Arroyo, and the accident happened on land farmed by the Bays family, said Dean Fryer, a spokesman for the state Department of Industrial Relations. Fryer said the investigation will look into the cause of the accident and determine whether Camargo had received proper training. He said it appears Camargo had put the tractor in reverse in the lowest gear and then climbed off the tractor to align the hitch with the trailer. A receptionist at the office where Arroyo works said the company could not say anything about the accident, indicating that it was a matter of general policy. Singh said the incident appeared to be a freak accident, and he said the sergeant investigating the matter had not seen a similar case in a long time. "It doesn't sound like a frequent thing," Singh said. Camargo worked for Patterson farm labor contractor Benjamin Arroyo, and the accident happened on land farmed by the Bays family, said Dean Fryer, a spokesman for the state Department of Industrial Relations. Fryer said the investigation will look into the cause of the accident and determine whether Camargo had received proper training. He said it appears Camargo had put the tractor in reverse in the lowest gear and then climbed off the tractor to align the hitch with the trailer. A receptionist at the office where Arroyo works said the company could not say anything about the accident, indicating that it was a matter of general policy. Singh said the incident appeared to be a freak accident, and he said the sergeant investigating the matter had not seen a similar case in a long time. "It doesn't sound like a frequent thing," Singh said. Campbell, Thomas Eugene 061213 p9 Thomas Eugene Campbell Sept. 2, 1925 — Dec. 3, 2006 A funeral service was Thursday in Silverton, Ore., for Thomas E. Campbell of Ocean Park, who died Dec. 3 in Long Beach. Mr. Campbell, 81, was born in Portland, Ore., the only child of John and Hallie Palmer Campbell. He grew up in Portland, where he graduated from Jefferson High School. He entered the U.S. Navy in September 1943. He served as an aviation electronics technician in the Asiatic-Pacific area of action and was honorably discharged in November 1946. Following his military duty, Mr. Campbell attended Oregon State University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree. Mr. Campbell worked 18 years for Stokely-Van Camp Foods as a quality-control supervisor. He then worked in the same capacity for Patterson Frozen Foods before ending his working career at Safeway Stores and retiring in 1986. He and Wanza Baker were married Dec. 10, 1971, in Reno, Nev. His family lived in Patterson for 30 years before the couple moved to Ocean Park in 1999. Mr. Campbell enjoyed living by the ocean, fly-fishing, working crossword puzzles and playing golf. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Wanza Campbell, who lives at the family home in Ocean Park; daughters, Janette Campbell of Lakeport, Paula Vahey of San Leandro, Leslie Sequeira of Brentwood, Heather Campbell of Beaverton, Ore., and Sarah Campbell-Roos of Vancouver; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was formerly married to Jean Elaine VanSeyoc. Memorial contributions in Mr. Campbell's name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, care of Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, P.O. Box 417, Long Beach, WA 98631. Champion, Charles Craig 061220 p17 Charles Craig Champion Dec. 21, 1926 — Dec. 14, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Charles Craig Champion of Newman, who died Dec. 14 at English Oaks Convalescent and Rehabilitation Hospital in Modesto. Mr. Champion, 79, was a native of Amherst, Texas, and a 45-year Newman resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Champion worked as a warehouse foreman for the Carnation Creamery in Newman for 42 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He had a passion for carpentry and woodworking and was an excellent repairman who would repair televisions and all types of household and electrical appliances. He had many friends on the West Side. Mr. Champion is survived by his wife, Caroline Champion of Newman; daughters, Cheryl Ann Champion of Denver, Colo., and Crickett Marin of Newman; brother, Monte Champion of Union Gap, Wash.; sister, Dorothy Champion-Boyd of Santa Clara; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Champion, and his parents, Dallas and Lillian Champion. Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Burial will be private. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Champion's name may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, c/o 4951 Arroyo Road, Building T34, Room 100, Livermore 94550. Cassity, Eleanor A 060128 p14 Eleanor Augusta Cassity Feb. 27, 1918 — Jan. 24, 2006 A memorial service will be Wednesday for Eleanor Augusta Holst Cassity of Gustine, who died Tuesday at Stanford University Medical Center in Stanford. Mrs. Cassity, 87, was a native and lifelong resident of Gustine. She was a librarian at the Gustine Library 30 years. She was a graduate of Gustine High School and a member of Gustine Historical Society. Mrs. Cassity is survived by her children, Michael E. Cassity and Karen Souza, both of Gustine; sisters, Evelyn Pascoe of Gustine and Carol Raven of Patterson; grandchildren, Kathleen Gerhart and Michelle Souza; and great- grandchildren, Kyle Gerhart, Kara Gerhart and Scooter Souza. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cassity; brother, Ernest Holst; and a grandson, Scott Souza. Wednesday's memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., Gustine. Contributions in Mrs. Cassity's name may be sent to Gustine Historical Society, 803 Laurel Ave., Gustine 95322; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Ceja, Jose J 060607 np Jose Jesus Ceja Mar 8, 1920 - June 1, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday for Jose Jesus Ceja of Turlock, who died Thursday at his home. Mr. Ceja, 86, was a native of Maleton, Jalisco, Mexico. He lived in Texas until 1965 and then moved to Patterson, where he remained until he moved to Turlock seven years ago. Mr. Ceja worked as a farm laborer most of his life and also was a longtime custodian at the Westley Hotel and Westley Market. He enjoyed gardening, and he loved plants and flowers. He also enjoyed cooking, and he loved having his children at home with him. Mr. Ceja is survived by his wife, Amelia Ceja of Turlock; sons, Jesse Ceja of Modesto and Raul Ceja, and his wife, Roseanne, of Stockton; daughters, Maria Herrera and Irma Van Tassel, and her husband, Roger, all of Turlock, and Olga Ceja of Modesto; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Anastacia Ceja, three brothers and a sister. Burial was in Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Road, in Turlock. Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock handled arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ceja's name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22030. Codorniz, Emily M 061007 p16 Emily M. Codorniz May 13, 1924 — Oct. 4, 2006 Services will be Tuesday for Emily M. Codorniz of Gustine, who died Wednesday at San Luis Convalescent Hospital in Newman. Mrs. Codorniz, 82, was a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and lived in Gustine for 50 years. She worked 10 years for Patterson Frozen Foods and was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 748. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Codorniz is survived by her husband, Antonio M. Codorniz of Gustine; son, Tony Codorniz of Gustine; brother, Jose Aguiar of Terceira, Azores, Portugal; two grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Manuel Aguiar and Antonio Aguiar. Visitation will be observed from 9 to 10 a.m Tuesday at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, 370 Linden Ave., in Gustine, followed immediately by a rosary and Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Hills- Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Codorniz's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., in Gustine is handling arrangements. Conner, Robert L 060211 p9 Robert Lee Conner Feb. 13, 1933 — Feb. 8, 2006 Services will be private for Robert Lee Conner of Patterson, who died Wednesday at his home. Mr. Conner, 72, was a native of Texas and had lived in Patterson 18 years. He previously had lived in Gilroy eight years and in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Conner was a trainmaster for Southern Pacific Railroad 42 years. He also served in the National Guard. He loved bowling and golf and was an avid San Francisco 49ers football fan. Mr. Conner is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Conner of Patterson; children, Mike S. Conner of Elk Grove and Susan K. O'Hara of Monterey; and four grandchildren. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Contributions in Mr. Conner's name may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 553 Pilgrim Drive, Suite C, Foster City 94404. Copeman, Lillie M 060315 p14 Lillie Mae Copeman Dec. 21, 1926 — March 12, 2006 A funeral service will be Monday for Lillie Mae Carson Copeman of Angels Camp, who died Sunday at her home. Mrs. Copeman, 79, was a native of Bunch, Okla., and had lived in Angels Camp five years. She previously lived in Arnold 20 years and in Patterson 45 years before that Mrs. Copeman was a floor lady at Patterson Frozen Foods 25 years. She was a member of the Teamsters Union. Mrs. Copeman is survived by her daughters, Brenda Ramos and Delila Cole, both of Patterson, and Tish Davis and Gete LeMaux, both of Angels Camp; brothers, George Carson of Blythe and Gene Carson of Patterson; sister, Naomi Brough of Turlock; six grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Copeman, in 1986. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Copeman's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; or to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento 95817. Correa, Joe M 060712 p10 Joe Maria Correa June 24, 1934 — July 9, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Joe Maria Correa, 72, who died Sunday at his home in Patterson. Mr. Correa was a native of Kanapolis, Kan., and had lived in Patterson 44 years. He had previously lived in Newman 18 years. Mr. Correa was a truck driver 22 years and drove for R. Cali Brothers Trucking and for Azevedo Hulling the past nine years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Patterson and a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 386. Mr. Correa is survived by his wife, Lupe Correa of Patterson; son, Joe M. Correa Jr. of Texas; daughter, Anita Munoz of Ceres; brother, Andrew Correa of Turlock; sister, Lorraine Rios of Turlock; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Friday's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, followed immediately by the recitation of a rosary, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Visitation will also be observed from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions in Mr. Correa's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Correa, Joe M 060715 p7 Joe Maria Correa June 24, 1934 — July 9, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Joe Maria Correa, 72, who died Sunday at his Patterson home. Mr. Correa was a native of Kanapolis, Kan., and had lived in Patterson 44 years. He had previously lived in Newman 18 years. Mr. Correa was a truck driver 22 years and drove for R. Cali Brothers Trucking and for Azevedo Hulling the past nine years. Mr. Correa was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Patterson and a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 386. Mr. Correa is survived by his wife, Lupe Correa of Patterson; sons, Joe M. Correa Jr. of Texas and Richard Correa of Patterson; daughter, Anita Munoz of Ceres; brother, Andrew Correa of Turlock; sister, Lorraine Rios of Turlock; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Friday's Mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Correa's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, in Modesto 95350. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, handled arrangements. Cortina, Joaquine Jr 060705 p4 Drowning Leaves Family with Questions; Searchers Battle River's Sudden Drop-off, Swift Current That Carried off 11 - Year-old; Grayson — Family members and the sheriff's department are still looking for an 11-year-old Modesto boy who appears to have drowned in the San Joaquin River at Laird Park on Saturday. Joaquine Cortina Jr. was visiting the park Saturday with family friends when he went under around 2:20 p.m., according to Stanislaus County Sheriff's and Westport Fire department reports. He disappeared after currents swept him under while he helped a younger friend out of the water. The sheriff's department still had not recovered Joaquine's body by press time Tuesday. "We need people to go out there and look for his body," said his grandmother, Mercedes "Mercy" Cortina, on Tuesday. Joaquine stood near the water's edge with his friends, a 10-year-old boy and 6-yearold girl, when the girl began to venture into shallow water, according to sheriff's and family reports. The girl had a difficult time getting back to shore because of the strong current, and Joaquine walked out to her and returned her safely to shore, but then became caught in the current himself. Joaquine began yelling for help, and the parents of his friends said he struggled in deeper water just before going under. The parents, who were about 15 feet from the water's edge, immediately searched the water for the boy, but they could not find him, according to sheriff's reports. Joaquine's aunt and uncle, Priscilla and Jimmy Santiago, said Saturday that their nephew did not know how to swim, and he was not wearing a life jacket at the time. Cortina said Tuesday that her grandson saw his 6 year old friend as a little sister. "His mother always told him, ‘Watch out for your sisters,'" she said. He didn't even think about how he couldn't swim. Nearby park dwellers had a cell phone and called 9-1-1. The sheriff's dive team searched the area where witnesses last saw the boy. Water in that area was about 3 feet deep, but a shelf suddenly drops to 15 feet deep. Just a little farther out from where Joaquine probably entered the water, there is a second 15-foot drop, where the current is even stronger. "The water is so swift, the divers don't even want to be out there," Chief Gary Thompson of the Westport Fire Department said Saturday. Divers, who were tethered to a tree, were quickly swept to the middle of the river as they looked for Joaquine. As a result, recovery attempts in the zero-visibility water were impossible, Sheriff's Department officials said. The dive team checked some large flat areas of the river bottom, but they said there were no signs of the boy. The dive team could not measure the speed of the current, but they said it is unsafe. Two fire department boats from Modesto and one from Patterson helped with Saturday's search. Firefighters searched the river's edge and used poles to search other areas of the river downstream from where they believe Joaquine entered the water. Sheriff's patrol staff members continue to be assigned to patrol area levees and riverbanks during their shifts to look for the boy. "The victim could have floated miles away, or he could still be in the area, snagged up on something," said Lt. Tim Beck of the Sheriff's Department. The dive team has made no more searches because of swift water and murky conditions. Cortina, who was at the park with family and friends Monday for a prayer vigil, said the water had receded since the weekend, and the steep drop-off that had previously been underwater was visible. The river bottom where Joaquine was standing appeared to be sandy, she said, which likely made it difficult for her grandson to push his way out. Cortina said she saw only one deputy patrolling the area Monday, and she wished there were more of an effort to find Joaquine. She said the family has considered renting a boat to search for the boy. The family is upset, because there is no one out there looking, she said. She said Joaquine's mother hopes her son's body is found soon so they'll have closure the matter. Joaquine's aunt, Shelley Cortina, described her nephew as an angel. "All that he was into was Jesus and school work," she said. "He was a good kid, you know?" Thompson said drowning incidents seem to be more common on holiday weekends. Swimming is allowed in the San Joaquin River at Laird Park, but it is not a good idea, he said. He noted that a boat carrying six people capsized under a bridge in the same area about four months ago, and only one person was wearing life vest. In that case, however, all of them were rescued. Mercy Cortina said she believes the river at the park not safe for recreational uses, and there should be a more visible sign that makes that clear. "The cry of the family is, ‘Don't take children there,'" she said. "It's not safe." Cortina, Joaquin Jr 060715 p7 Joaquin Cortina Jr. June 14, 1995 — July 1, 2006 Funeral services were Thursday for Joaquin Cortina Jr., who died July 1 in a drowning accident in the San Joaquin River at Laird County Park near Grayson. Joaquin, 11, was a student at Shackelford Elementary School in Modesto. He enjoyed basketball, football, video games, horseplay and having fun. He was also affiliated with Calvary Chapel Ministry Center. Joaquin is survived by his mother and father, Brandy and Joaquin Cortina of Modesto; brother, Epitacio Cortina of Modesto; sisters, Athena Cortina, Desiree Cortina and Reina Cortina, all of Modesto; grandparents, Santiago and Mercedes Cortina of Modesto and Angelita "Angie" Blanco of Texas and Rose Silva of Yosemite. He was preceded in death by grandfather Ralph Silva. Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 S. Santa Fe Ave., in Hughson. Memorial contributions in Joaquin's name may be sent to account No. 150146 at Valley First Credit Union, P.O. Box 1411, Modesto 95354. Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 S. Santa Fe, in Hughson, handled arrangements. de Espinoza, Francisca E 060429 p8 Francisca Escudero de Espinoza Jan. 17, 1922 — April 25, 2006 Services were Friday for Francisca Escudero de Espinoza of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Espinoza, 84, was a native and lifelong resident of Mexico and had recently moved to Patterson. She was a homemaker. She loved gardening and especially her roses. She liked playing guitar and piano and enjoyed traveling. She especially enjoyed her coffee first thing in the morning. Her children remember her as a great role model of strength who was loving and kind to everyone. She will be remembered as a spiritual, positive person who handled situations and gave advice with wisdom. Mrs. Espinoza is survived by her children, Luis Espinoza and Dora Escudero, both of Patterson, Edmundo Espinoza of San Diego, Fernando Espinoza, Manuel Espinoza, Eva Espinoza, Ofelia Espinoza and Consuelo Ortiz, all of Mexico, Lydia Graciano of Newman, Isela Gonzalez of San Jose and Susana Atsatt of Lodi; sisters, Lorenza Hernandez and Esther Cruz, both of Texas; 33 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren. Friday's visitation and prayer service were at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial of the urn will be in Mexico. Dennis, Andrew C 060318 p9 Andrew Clinton Dennis June 8, 1929 — March 16, 2006 A funeral service will be Tuesday for Andrew Clinton Dennis of Modesto, who died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Dennis, 76, was a native of Pauls Valley, Okla. and had lived in Modesto for 49 years. He previously lived in the Grayson and Westley areas for 23 years. Mr. Dennis was a pressman for the James Rivers Company for 31 years. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Modesto. He was also was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Dennis is survived by his children, Clinton W. "Dean" Dennis of San Francisco and Sandra Johnson of Granite Falls, Wash.; brother, M.C. Dennis of Modesto; sisters, Sue Mundy and Connie Murray, both of Modesto, Janice Newnold of Turlock and Letress Perkins of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Densmore, Robert C 060920 p10 Robert C. Densmore March 14, 1926 — Sept. 8, 2006 No services are planned for Robert C. "Bob" Densmore, who died Friday in Reno, Nev. Mr. Densmore, 80, was a native of Wisconsin. He moved to Patterson in 1932 with his family. He graduated from Patterson Union High School in 1944 and then served two years in the U.S. Navy. He also graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. After college, he went into administration at Children's Hospital in San Francisco for 20 years. In 1977, Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame chose Mr. Densmore as director of central administration for all of their hospitals. He was selected as the first president and chief executive officer of the newly formed Catholic Healthcare West in 1986. After he retired from health care in 1989, Mr. Densmore moved to a small, quiet horse ranch in Coleville. Mr. Densmore is survived by his wife, Sue Densmore of Coleville; a daughter, Joan; two sons, Robert Densmore and Kenny Densmore; a sister, Jerry Armabel of Pasco, Wash.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Densmore, a former Patterson city attorney. At the request of Mr. Densmore and his family, there will be no funeral service. His ashes will be buried in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Diniz, Joe V 060304 p9 July 19, 1929 — Feb. 28, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Joe Vaz Diniz, 76, of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Diniz was a native of Conceicγo, on the island of Terceira in the Azores. He had lived in Patterson 39 years and worked as a self-employed dairyman. Before that, he lived in Cypress 12 years. Mr. Diniz was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a director of the Festa for St. Anthony's Celebration of Patterson, Our Lady of Fatima Society of Turlock and Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church of Gustine. He loved to play cards in Hilmar Casa of the Azores. He loved soccer, and his favorite team was Benfica FC of Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Diniz is survived by his wife of 50 years, Adelaid C. Diniz of Patterson; children, Joe Vaz Diniz Jr. and Rosalie Teixeira, both of Patterson; sister, Maria Oliveira of Conceicγo; and four grandchildren. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Road, in Turlock. Visitation will be observed from noon to 8 pm. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Chapel, 286 W. Main St., in Turlock. A vigil and the recital of a rosary will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 S. Walnut Road, in Turlock Contributions in Mr. Diniz's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, 529 I St., Patterson 95363; or to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 505 M St., Patterson 95363. Dobbel, John L 061021 p17 John L. Dobbel June 11, 1931 — Oct. 19, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for John L. Dobbel of Modesto, who died Thursday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Mr. Dobbel, 75, was a native of Woodland. He lived in Modesto three years and previously had lived 17 years in Patterson. He was a carpenter for 50 years and last worked at Signature Properties in Pleasanton. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mr. Dobbel was also a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus in Patterson. He enjoyed fishing and riding dirt bikes. Mr. Dobbel is survived by his fiancιe, Dorothy Pierce of Modesto; son, Nick Dobbel, and his wife, Patricia, of Roberts, Mont.; daughter, Janet Beeler, and her husband, Dan, of Elko, Nev.; grandchildren, Sandra and Alex Beeler of Elko; and stepchildren, Deena Souza of Patterson, Clint Pierce of Atwater and Nicholas Pierce of Modesto. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Agnes Dobbel, who died in 1992, and brother, Roger Dobbel. Tuesday's Mass and the recital of a rosary will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow at Dublin Cemetery, 6600 Donlon Way, in Dublin. Visitation will be observed from 9:30 to 11 a.m. that same day at the church. The family prefers, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be sent to Memory of John L. Dobbel, c/o U.S. Bank, 13 Plaza, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 650 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. Doe, John 060913 p4 Crash kills canyon resident; A Del Puerto Canyon-area resident died on Del Puerto Canyon Road on Friday, after his pickup ran off the roadway for an unknown reason. The 69-year-old man, whose family had yet to be found and notified as of Monday, was partially ejected from his 1984 Dodge pickup just west of Patterson. The man died of a fractured neck caused by blunt force trauma injuries, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department's coroner's division. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Someone spotted the pickup around 5 p.m. Friday, and the CHP does not know when the accident occurred. The cause and exact time of the accident are still under investigation. Doe, John 060401 p5 Man Killed in I-5 Accident; Westley — A Southern California man died Thursday after his car veered off an embankment on Interstate 5 and landed in Ingram Creek just north of the Westley exit. The 79-year-old Valley Village resident, whose name the California Highway Patrol withheld, was pronounced dead by the time paramedics arrived. The man's 1997 Lexus LS400 was in the fast lane when it drifted off the roadway and hit a bridge guardrail at about 3 p.m., according to CHP and fire department reports. The car then crossed eastward over both northbound lanes, drove off the shoulder and rolled down an embankment into the creek. CHP officer Al Coussirat said it was unknown why the car initially drifted off the road. Steve Hall, division chief for West Stanislaus Fire Protection District, said Westley firefighters, who were first responders at the scene, initially tried to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the victim. He said it appeared the man was wearing a seatbelt, but he had received blunt-force traumatic injuries from the crash. Hall said fatigue or sometimes weather can cause a car to drift off a freeway embankment, though it appeared weather did not play a role Thursday. "It's pretty uncommon," he said. The car's windshield was smashed and its hood was open as it stood upright in the creek after the accident. The airbag inside the car had deployed. Doe, John 060617 p4 Man's Body Found in Canal near Westley; Stanislaus County Sheriff's detectives are trying to identify a young man's body that turned up in the California Aqueduct near Westley on Thursday. Two firefighters from West Stanislaus Fire Protection District retrieved the body after they received a call around 12:12 p.m., said Steve Hall, a division chief with the fire district. He said they found the body near Hamilton and Welty. Sheriff's department detectives investigated the scene around 1:30 p.m. and took the body to the Stanislaus County Coroner's facility in Modesto, where investigators will begin the process of identifying the victim. An autopsy was expected to be finished by today to determine the exact cause of death. The unidentified body, believed to be a Latino male between the ages of 18 and 30, was found near a canal gate by a state Department of Water Resources worker. Deputy Wagner DeFreitas of Patterson Police Services said the body was in bad condition. Though investigators have yet to determine where the young man was from, papers in his pocket indicate that he made a money transfer from Stockton to Mexico, DeFreitas said. Detective Marc Nuno the Sheriff's Department said there were no obvious signs of trauma such as broken bones, bullet holes or stab wounds. The man was wearing blue jeans, black leather jacket, black boots and an ostrich belt. He had no identifying marks, tattoos or scars. The California Aqueduct begins at the Sacramento River Delta and runs to Southern California, providing water for farm and residential uses. The Sheriff's Department asks that anyone who has information about the body found in the waterway contact the county coroner's office at 567-4500. Duling, Mary D 060708 p9 Mary Dee Duling Oct. 27, 1928 — July 3, 2006 A memorial service will be today for Mary Dee Duling, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Duling, 77, was a native of Yankton, S.D., and had lived in Turlock the past 33 years. Mrs. Duling was baptized and confirmed at Plover Methodist Church in Plover, Iowa. She attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, where she met and married her husband, Jack Duling. After she raised her three children, she completed her education at San Diego State University and then taught for more than 20 years in the Patterson Unified School District, most of the time at Las Palmas School. Mrs. Duling was a member of The Daughters of the Nile and PEO for more than 30 years. She also volunteered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Turlock, where she enjoyed membership in the Light Class and Senior Choir. She also collected stamps for more than 40 years and had a huge collection in various categories. Mrs. Duling is survived by her husband, John Leon Duling of Turlock; daughters, Julia Duling Kirwan of Rancho Palos Verdes and Dyann Dee Duling of El Centro; son, the Rev. John Duling of Nebraska City, Neb.; brothers, Tom McEwen and Alex McEwen, both of Washington; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Duling was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and her parents, Mildred Drake McEwen and Phillip Alex McEwen. Today's memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., in Turlock. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Duling's name may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock 95380. Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock is handling arrangements. Duran, Adrian A 060719 p12 Adrian A. Duran Sept. 23, 1993 — July 16, 1006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Adrian A. Duran, who died Sunday at University of California, San Francisco Children's Hospital in San Francisco. Adrian, 12, was born in Modesto and lived in Stanislaus County and Patterson all of his life. He was a student at Creekside Middle School in Patterson. Adrian enjoyed riding his bicycle and electric scooter. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Adrian is survived by his parents, Joaquin and Guadalupe Duran Moreno of Patterson; brother, Alex Duran of Patterson; sister, Mayra Duran of Patterson; and grandparents, Graciela Moreno of Mexico and Faustino Audelia Garcia of Arvin. Thursday's Mass will begin at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in South Kern Cemetery District, 15543 S. Vineland Road, in Arvin. Visitation will be observed from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Whitehurst Norton & Dias Chapel, 286 W. Main St., in Turlock. A 7 p.m. vigil will also be observed today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Duran, Steven Luis Sr. 061101 p17 Steven Luis Duran Sr. Jan, 14, 1956— Oct 30, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Steven Luis Dunn Sr. of Patterson. who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Dunan, 50, was a native of Dos Palos and a 22-year Patterson resident. He had previously lived in Kerrnan. He worked 12 years as a forklift driver for Westley Bean Warehouse. Mr. Duran was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He enjoyed wrestling and was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan. Mr Dunn is survived by his wife, Yolanda Duran of Patterson; sons, Steven L Duran and Anthony P. Duran, both of Patterson; daugters Theresa M Duran of Patterson; brother Efren Duran of Kerman; sisters, Yolanda Gusman of Patterson and Linda Gutierrez, Delia Padra and Josie Rodriguez, all of Kerman; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pilar Duran, and a granddaughter, Adriana Duran. Friday s Mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson, along with the recital of a rosary Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Duran s name may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 131 Steuart St., Suite 520, San Francisco 94105. Duran, Steven Luis Sr. 061104 p12 Steven Luis Duran Sr. Jan. 14, 1956 — Oct. 30, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Steven Luis Duran Sr. of Patterson, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Duran, 50, was a native of Dos Palos and a 22- year Patterson resident. He had previously lived in Kerman. He worked for 12 years as a forklift driver for Westley Bean Warehouse. Mr. Duran was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He enjoyed wrestling and was an avid San Francisco 49er fan. Mr. Duran is survived by his wife, Yolanda Duran of Patterson; sons, Steven L. Duran and Anthony P. Duran, both of Patterson; daughter, Theresa M. Duran of Patterson; brothers, Efren Duran of Kerman; sisters, Yolanda Gusman of Patterson, Linda Gutierrez, Delia Parra and Josie Rodriguez, all of Kerman, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pilar Duran and granddaughter, Ariana Duran. A rosary was recited and Mass was celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial followed in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Duran's name may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 131 Steuart St., Suite 520, San Francisco 94105. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson is handling arrangements. Earp, Kasey C 060816 p9 Kasey Christopher Earp Dec. 25, 2004 — Aug. 11, 2006 Services will be Saturday for Kasey Christopher Earp, 1½, who died Friday in Bradford Island. He was born in Santa Clara and lived in Bradford Island. Kasey is survived by his mother, Theresa Earp of Patterson; father, Justin Raby of San Jose; stepfather, Jeff Fulks of Bethel Island; grandparents, Kevin and Dianna Earp of Patterson, Brian and Susan Joyce of Fremont, Tony and Sheryl Alvernaz of Bethel Island and Vince and Kelly Aragon of San Jose; great- grandparents, Wallace and Joyce Dick of Selma, Ed and Rainey Tanner of Modesto and Jan Fernandez of Jackson; and great-greatgrandfather, Otis Drewry of Fremont. Saturday's funeral service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Eggers, William V 060517 p8 William V. Eggers; A chapel service will be today for William V. Eggers of Manteca, who died Thursday in Modesto. Mr. Eggers, 84, was born in Stockton and lived in the Manteca and Ripon areas 70 years. He grew up in Patterson and also lived in Tracy. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1940 to 1965 and retired as a master sergeant. He later retired from Tracy Defense Depot, where he was a general equipment manager. Mr. Eggers was a member of the Sequoia Heights Baptist Church of Manteca and American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 of Stockton. His hobbies included gardening and reading. He will be remembered by his family as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mr. Eggers is survived by his children, Pamela E. Cary of Eureka and Marilyn L. Villines, and her husband, Wes, of Ripon; brothers, Dennis Eggers of Tracy and Leroy Eggers of Newman; sister, Meralee Light of Manteca; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Eggers, who died in 1998, as well as his son, William F. Eggers, and two sisters and two brothers. Today's chapel service will begin at 11 a.m. at P.L. Fry & Son, 290 N. Union Road, in Manteca. Burial will follow in Park View Cemetery, 3661 French Camp Road, in Manteca. Memorial contributions in Mr. Eggers' name may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1212 W. Robinhood Drive, Suite 5D, Stockton 95207. Elias, Rufino F 060614 p14 Rufino Flores Elias Oct. 29, 1914 — June 2, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Rufino Flores Elias, 91, of Patterson, who died June 2 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Santa Clara. Mr. Elias was a native of Albuquerque, N.M., and had lived in Patterson 25 years. He was a self-employed cabinetmaker 30 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He was also a member of Patterson 50-Plus Club, Las Palmas Pool Players Association and Sociedad Progresista Mexicana Inc. of Milpitas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Elias was born to Bruno and Andrea Elias of Albuquerque, and had three brothers and two sisters. When he was a toddler, the family moved to Los Angeles, where he met and married his wife, Ruth. The couple had five children. Mr. Elias mastered the skill of carpentry, mended his own clothing, cut his own hair, cooked and enjoyed working with new gadgets. His family will remember him for his energy, humor, hospitality, determination and strong spirit. Mr. Elias is survived by four children; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one child. Friday's combined rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave, in Patterson. Emmons, Betty M 060805 p10 Betty Marie Emmons Feb. 18, 1926 — Aug. 1, 2006 Services will be today for Betty Marie Emmons of Patterson, who died Tuesday at her home. Mrs. Emmons, 80, was a native of Kansas and had lived in Patterson for 70 years. She was selfemployed and owned D & B Communications for 22 years. She was as a dispatcher for the Patterson Fire Department, a Little League coach and a Girl Scout leader. She was also involved with the Patterson Apricot Fiesta. Mrs. Emmons is survived by her sons, Harold Lea Emmons and Howard Gene Emmons, both of Patterson, and David Lynn Emmons of Fallon, Nev.; daughter, Donna Marie Beffa of Modesto; brothers, Clifford Brainard of Ceres and Leroy Brainard of Modesto; sisters, Leila E. Kirchoff of Wisconsin, Jane Murphy of Bridgeville, Leola Mello of Turlock, Margaret Santos of Modesto, Beulah Boyd of Rocklin and Winifred Brainard of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Emmons, and a brother, Eugene Brainard. Today's graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Emmons' name may be sent to Patterson Fire Department, P.O. Box 565, Patterson 95363; or to Patterson Apricot Fiesta Fireworks Fund, P.O. Box 442, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. English-Tersigni, Mary 060802 p8 Mary ‘Dorene' English-Tersigni Sept. 24, 1930 — July 21, 2006 Graveside services will be Saturday for Mary "Dorene" English-Tersigni of Ukiah, who died Friday at Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits. Ms. English-Tersigni, 75, was a native of Riverton, Iowa. She moved to Patterson in 1937 and lived in the area until 1953. She was a former resident of Modesto and Los Banos and had lived in Ukiah for the past 41 years. Ms. English-Tersigni graduated from Patterson High School in the class of 1948. She worked as a secretary for the Patterson Police Department and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Ms. English-Tersigni also worked for the Department of Selective Service and the Department of Social Security. She retired from federal service and worked for Worster Thompson Accounting Firm before taking a job at Thompson Tax Accounting in Ukiah, where she worked at the time of her death. Ms. English-Tersigni is survived by her son, Tony Tersigni, and his wife, Kim, of Dana Point; brother, Robert English of Patterson; and two grandchildren, Trevor and Samantha. Saturday's graveside service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Ms. English- Tersigni's name may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. Echevarria, Esperanza Ruby 061220 p17 Esperanza Ruby Echevarria Feb. 2, 1952 — Dec. 18, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Esperanza Ruby Echevarria of Patterson, who died Monday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Mrs. Echevarria, 54, was a native of Stockton. She lived in Patterson for 33 years. She was a homemaker and mother of four children and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mrs. Echevarria is survived by her sons, George Echevarria and Francisco Echevarria, and her daughter, Esperanza Echevarria, all of Patterson; mother, Esperanza Riveira, and sister, Olegaria Caldeloron, both of Stockton; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Joey Echevarria. Thursday's Mass will begin at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. Farinha, Joaquin 060706 p8 Former Patterson resident Joaquin Farinha of Lincoln died Sunday in Roseville. Mr. Farinha is survived by his daughters, Katrina Farinha of Sacramento and Melissa Farinha of Reno, Nev.; a son, Joaquin Farinha of Elk Grove; brothers, Frank Farinha of Wheatland and John A. Farinha of Patterson; and sisters, Rose Faria and Connie Musson of Patterson and Mary Carvalho of Sacramento. Services are pending. Farinha, Joaquin 060708 p9 Nov. 8, 1927 — July 2, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today and a graveside service will be Monday for Joaquin Farinha of Lincoln, who died July 10 in Roseville. Mr. Farinha, 79, was born to Mary and Frank Farinha of Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School in 1948. Mr. Farinha contributed his time and efforts to many organizations throughout his life, as a member of the Lincoln Lions Club; director of Placer County Water Agency; nine-time president of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration; two-time charter member of the Knights of Columbus in both Newman and Patterson; director of Lincoln Riders Club; president of the California Dairymen All-Jersey Program; and the only Portuguese member of the Swiss Club. Mr. Farinha was loved for his laughter, his positive outlook on life and his unending kindness. His family remembers that he always had a smile for everyone, a joke to tell and pearls of wisdom to share. "If you can't laugh at your problems," he would say, "then you've got a problem." His family remembers how his mirth and positive personality influenced and affected hundreds of people throughout his life, making him a most loved and respected individual. Mr. Farinha would not pass judgment and could easily forgive, his family says, because his heart was so big. He embraced life and spent mornings on the deck of his house with a cup of coffee, watching the hummingbirds in his yard, and would always say, "I've had a good life." To his family, he was a lion among men. Mr. Farinha is survived by his son, Joaquin Farinha II, and his wife, Marcia, of Elk Grove; daughters, Katrina Farinha of Sacramento and Melissa Farinha of Reno, Nev.; brothers, Frank Farinha of Wheatland and John A. Farinha of Patterson; sisters, Mary Carvalho of Sacramento and Rosie Faria and Connie Musson, both of Patterson; grandchildren, Alex and Madison Farinha of Elk Grove; and many nieces and nephews. Today's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 4450 Granite Drive, in Rocklin. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. A rosary was recited Friday. Memorial contributions in Mr. Farinha's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Lassila Lincoln Funeral Home, 406 H St., in Lincoln, is handling arrangements. Farinha, Stanley Joseph 061018 p8 Stanley Joseph Farinha June 23, 1937 — Oct. 14, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Stanley Joseph Farinha of Patterson, who died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Farinha, 69, was a Patterson native and lifetime resident. He was a maintenance worker for Patterson Irrigation District for 20 years and previously a dairyman for many years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of the local coffee group Knights of the Square Table. He was also a member of the Festa do Divino Espirito Santo, a Portuguese organization. Mr. Farinha is survived by his wife, Neta Farinha of Patterson; and two brothers, Anthony Farinha of Turlock and John Farinha of Patterson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Domingos Farinha and Joe Farinha. Friday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Farinha's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson is handling arrangements. Fields, Ruby M 060503 p7 Ruby Mae Fields Aug. 27, 1925 - April 29, 2006 A graveside service will be Thursday for Ruby Mae Fields of Patterson, who died Saturday at Brandel Manor in Turlock. Mrs. Fields, 80, was a native of Oklahoma and had lived in Patterson 43 years. She worked 10 years as a waitress at the T-Bone Steak House in Patterson. Before that, she was a clerk at Musson's Sporting Goods and Liquor Store in Patterson many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and pinochle and loved to cook meals for her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Fields is survived by her sons, Frank Fields of Austin, Texas, and Bobby Joe Fields of Patterson; daughter, Sharon Zimmerman of Modesto; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joe Fields. Thursday's graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Fields' name may be sent to Hospice of Emanuel Medical Center, P.O. Box 819005, Turlock 95380. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. Figueroa, Inez 061115 p9 Inez Figueroa May 8, 1935 — Nov. 8, 2006 A graveside service was Tuesday for Inez Figueroa of Patterson, who died Nov. 8 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Figueroa, 71, was a native of Puerto Rico and lived 11 years in Patterson. She was a homemaker and mother of five. She was also a member of Patterson Christian Fellowship in Patterson. Mrs. Figueroa is survived by her husband, John Figueroa of Patterson; sons, John Figueroa and Gary Figueroa, both of Patterson, David Figueroa of Hawaii and Paul Figueroa of Washington; daughter, Janet Sizar of Washington; sister, Juana Okendo of Riverbank; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson handled arrangements Fisk, Amelia 060805 p10 Amelia Fisk Oct. 12, 1932 — Aug. 3, 2006 A funeral service will be Tuesday for Amelia Fisk of Modesto, who died Thursday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Fisk, 73, was a native of Lompoc and had lived in Patterson, Escalon, Vernalis and Modesto. She was a Patterson High School graduate. After she married William Fisk, the couple farmed in Vernalis. She was also a businesswoman. She attended Calvary Temple in Modesto. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved to garden. Mrs. Fisk especially loved her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Fisk is survived by her four sons, Mathew Ramos of Riverbank, Christopher Ramos of San Luis Obispo, Joseph Ramos of Riverside and Phillip Snelling of Tracy; two daughters, Cynthia DeCamara of Modesto and Natalie Dickman of Turlock; two sisters, Isabel Azevedo of Modesto and Lena Byrom of Norco; four brothers, Herman Santos of Winters, Alfred Santos of Hughson, Jimmy Santos of Morgan Hill and Pete Santos of San Jose; nine grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Tuesday's funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, in Modesto. Flores, Josefina 060429 p5 Two Patterson Residents Die in Separate Crashes; Orland Woman also Killed, Passengers Hospitalized Two Patterson residents and an Orland woman died in two separate car accidents on rural roads between Patterson and Turlock on Tuesday. Josefina Flores, 42, of Patterson, was killed in an accident on Central and Monte Vista avenues early Tuesday after her car ran a stop sign, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Her son was hospitalized with major injuries and later released. Rudy Ramirez Sr., 64, also of Patterson, died in a collision Tuesday evening on West Main Street, west of Crows Landing Road, after a 2006 Toyota Matrix drifted into his lane of traffic, according to the CHP. The driver of the Matrix, 58-year-old Orland resident Janis Barnes, also died at the scene. Her 7 year old Turlock grandson, who was in the car, was airlifted to Children's Hospital Central California in Madera with major injuries. In the latter incident, Ramirez was headed westbound in a 1993 Toyota pickup on West Main Street at about 5:25 p.m. An eastbound headed 2006 Toyota Matrix, driven by Barnes, for some reason crossed into the westbound lane. Ramirez appeared to have seen the Matrix drift into his lane, according to the CHP, and he turned his pickup to the right. However, he could not avoid crashing into the Matrix, and the left front of each vehicle crashed into the other head on. The front ends of both the blue pickup and the silver Matrix were crumpled, and parts of the Matrix's engine were exposed following the accident. Mountain View Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to the accident, and Patterson Fire Department and Patterson District Ambulance assisted. Steve Hall, a division chief for Patterson Fire Department, said emergency responders initially extracted Ramirez from his pickup, thinking he had a pulse, but later discovered he did not. Ramirez was returning from his work in Turlock at the time of the accident, his son Ruben Ramirez said. Ramirez had lived in Patterson 41 years and had been a welder for Foster Farms for 26 years. Ruben Ramirez said his father was often quiet, but people paid attention to him when he spoke. He was a strong Christian, and a true American, he said. CHP closed West Main Street between Carpenter and Crows Landing roads for about two hours after the crash. Everyone involved in the accident wore safety restraints, and the vehicles were traveling at unknown speeds, according to CHP reports. In the earlier Tuesday accident, Flores was traveling eastbound in a 2005 Nissan Sentra on Monte Vista Avenue at 5:57 a.m. and had slowed to about 1 to 5 mph when driving past a stop sign at Central Avenue, according to CHP reports. Hughson resident Randy Yarberry, 38, was traveling southbound on Central Avenue in a 1998 Dodge Ram at about 60 mph when the Sentra crossed Monte Vista Avenue in front of him. The front of the Ram hit the left side of the Sentra. The impact caused both vehicles to veer eastward, and the Ram overturned and landed in an oat field. Flores' son, Javier Solis, was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries. He was released Thursday. Yarberry was transported with minor injuries to Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Everyone involved in the accident wore seat belts. Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores-Bearrup, said Flores was on her way to drop off Solis at Pitman High School in Turlock before heading to her job at Wellness Recovery Center in Modesto. Flores, who like, Ramirez, was active in her church, grew up in Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School in 1981. She returned to Patterson last year after having lived in Modesto for many years. The reason she returned to Patterson was because she remembered and loved Patterson as a kid, Flores-Bearrup said. Flores, Josefina R 060429 p8 Josefina Ruiz Flores Aug. 26, 1963 — April 24, 2006 Services will be Monday for Josefina Ruiz Flores of Patterson, who died Tuesday in a car accident in rural Turlock. Ms. Flores, 42, was born in Raymondville, Texas, and raised in Patterson. She was a 1981 graduate of Patterson High School. Ms. Flores moved from Patterson to Modesto in her early 20s and returned to town a year ago. She worked for Stanislaus County more than 18 years and most recently was a clerk at the Wellness Recovery Center in Modesto. Ms. Flores was a member of New Harvest Christian Church in Modesto. She was very involved with her church, and she adored her children and family. Ms. Flores is survived by her children, Crystal Solis, Javier Solis and Jesus Solis, all of Patterson; brothers, Jose Gonzales of Patterson and Daniel Gonzales and Israel Flores, both of Modesto; and sisters, Luisa Garcia of Livingston, Texas, Lucia Verduzco of Lathrop, Ernestina Flores of Keyes, Marina Flores-Rodriguez of Delhi and Ermelinda Flores-Bearrup of Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Josefina Flores. Visitation will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Salas Brothers Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, in Modesto. Monday's funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Flores' name may be sent to Valley First Credit Union, 1419 J St., in Modesto. Franzen, Georgena Gomes 061028 p18 Georgena Gomes Franzen March 9, 1924 — Oct. 24, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Georgena Gomes Franzen of Merced, who died Tuesday at her home. Mrs. Franzen, 82, was a native of Newman and attended Orestimba High School. She married Ben Gomes in 1941 and lived in Newman another 59 years. She was a school bus driver for 28 years and advanced to supervisor. One of her fondest memories was taking first place in the State School Bus Rodeo. In 1981, she married Jim Franzen, a former Stanislaus County supervisor, and raised red brangus cattle at their ranch in Gustine. After her husband's death in 1989, Mrs. Franzen maintained the ranch on her own until July 2000, when she moved to Merced. Mrs. Franzen was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Merced. She was a member of the Newman Historical Society, Gustine Historical Society, Orestimba 50-Plus Club, Merced Senior Social Club and Yosemite Institute No. 117. She also was an honorary lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters of America chapter in Newman. Mrs. Franzen is survived by her son, Daniel Gomes, and daughter, Agnes Stone, both of Merced; grandchildren, Michelle Fagundes, Paul Stone, Deanne Cortez and Phillip Gomes; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Franzen; her parents, Manuel and Delfina Duarte; and her sister, Mary Azevedo. Monday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. A visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by the recital of a rosary at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman. Furtado, Ruth E 060809 p9 Ruth Elizabeth Furtado Oct. 28, 1933 — August 5, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Ruth Elizabeth Furtado of Patterson, who died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Furtado, 72, was a Patterson native and lifelong Patterson resident. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Furtado was also a cook for Thee Bakery in Patterson for 12 years. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1952 and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Young Ladies Institute and the Altar Society. Mrs. Furtado is survived by her husband, Manuel Furtado of Patterson; sons, Manuel Furtado Jr., Greg Furtado and Timothy Furtado, all of Patterson, Anthony Furtado of Westley and Jamie Furtado of Modesto; daughters, Debbie Azevedo of Patterson and Carol Brown of Rathdrum, Idaho; sister, Margaret Michelena of Patterson; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Furtado, and two brothers, Wallace Garcia and Walter Garcia. Today's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Furtado's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. Garcia, Katherine 060128 p14 Katherine Garcia Sept. 4, 1926 — Jan. 23, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Katherine (Garcia) Garcia of Patterson, who died Monday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Garcia, 79, was a native of Fresno and had lived in Patterson 17 years. She was a process sorter with Gentry's, a spice company in Gilroy, 25 years. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of the Teamsters Union. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her children, Frank A. Garcia and Billy Garcia, both of San Jose, Larry Garcia of Fresno, Harry Garcia, Barbara Vega and Florence Garcia, all of Patterson, and Linda Bravo of Modesto; brother, Joaquin Puentes of Mexico; sisters, Margie Estrada and Nellie Martinez, both of Fresno; 15 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Serna Garcia; a brother, Mark Anthony Garcia; and a daughter, Betty Stewart. Monday's Mass and rosary will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson, with burial to follow at 2 p.m. in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Garcia Ramiro 060715 p3a/b (missing obit text) Garcia, Ramiro G 060719 p12 Ramiro G. Garcia July 12, 1966 — July 11, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Ramiro Garcia, 39, of Patterson, who died July 11 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Garcia was a native of Tulare and had lived in Patterson 36 years. He was a cotton machine operator the past four years. Mr. Garcia is survived by his parents, Ruben Garcia and Alicia Garcia of Patterson; son, Ramiro Garcia Jr. of Patterson; daughter, Ruby Garcia of Patterson; brothers, Rico Garcia and Ruben Garcia Jr. of Patterson; sister, Lisa Ochoa of Patterson; and a grandchild. Friday's funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. Gatz, Joan M B 060125 p7 Joan M. Bennett Gatz; A celebration of life will be Sunday at River Oak Arena in Patterson for Joan M. Bennett Gatz of Ceres, who died Friday in a car accident. Mrs. Gatz, 53, was born in Modesto and had lived in Ceres most of her life. She was a rancher and co-owner of Gatz Team Roping Horses and Arena Productions. Mrs. Gatz was a graduate of Modesto High School and attended Modesto Junior College. She loved horses and art and was a member of Oakdale Cowboy Museum, Women's Team Roping Association, American Cowboy Team Roping Association, National Team Roping Association and United States Team Roping. She was raised by her grandparents, Grace and Perley Dexter. Mrs. Gatz is survived by her husband, Donald Gatz of Ceres; stepchildren, Tracy Gatz of Modesto and Dennis Gatz of Texas; mother, Betty Johnson of Turlock; a brother, Mark Johnson of Corning; and sister, Shelly Long of Grants Pass, Ore. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Bennett and Dale Johnson. Sunday's celebration of life will begin at 10:30 a.m. at River Oak Arena, 2929 Old Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Gatz's name may be sent to Breast Cancer Research Foundation for "Tough Enough to Wear Pink," 2018 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson 95326. Franklin & Downs Colonial Chapel, 12th and G streets, Modesto, is handling arrangements. Gehri, Fred William ‘Bill' 061018 p8 Fred William ‘Bill' Gehri May 6, 1923 — Oct. 14, 2006 Services will be Saturday for Fred William "Bill" Gehri, who died Saturday at his San Antonio Valley home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Gehri, 83, was a native of San Jose. He was a U.S. Marine during World War II and fought at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He returned to the U.S. to marry his wife, Evelyn Mohr, for a union that lasted almost 60 years. He worked more than 43 years for the Santa Clara County Road Department. He modernized impassable roads into a usable system without the help of engineers. A monument honoring Mr. Gehri stands next to a bridge he built in the San Antonio Valley that bears his name. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Gehri is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gehri; his children, Bill Gehri of Sonora, Linda Scoles of Modesto and Bonnie Hyman of Snelling; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Saturday's memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 124 S. Del Puerto Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions may be sent to Roberts Ferry Grammar School, Dean Hyman Scholarship Fund, 101 Roberts Ferry Road, Waterford 95356; or to Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite No. 100, Dublin 94568-3151. Gibbs, Robert E 060125 p7 Robert Eugene Gibbs; Graveside services will be today for Robert Eugene Gibbs, 84, of Turlock, who died Sunday at Elness Convalescent Hospital in Turlock. Mr. Gibbs was a native of Oklahoma and had lived in Turlock 28 years. He previously had lived in Patterson and Westley. He was a maintenance man at the Westley Warehouse six years. He was also a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5059 in Turlock. Mr. Gibbs is survived by his caregiver, Lilly Cole of Turlock; son, Ricky Gibbs of Oklahoma; sisters, Sylvia Dennis of Patterson, Dora Ward of Newman, Goldie Hettervik of Yuma, Ariz., and Wilma Sue Pearson of Indianapolis, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dreda White Gibbs; his brother, James Gibbs; and a sister, Treba Mae Powell. Today's graveside service will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will precede the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Gomes Mavis Hazel 061227 p9 May 9, 1928 — Dec. 23, 2006 Services will be Thursday for former Patterson resident Mavis Hazel Gomes of Turlock, who died Saturday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Modesto. Mrs. Gomes, 78, was born in Eckman, Bottineau County, N.D., and attended school there. She moved to Patterson in 1945. She married Llewellyn Gomes on Feb. 24, 1952, and the couple moved to Turlock. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Turlock. Mrs. Gomes is survived by her husband, Llewellyn Gomes of Turlock; daughter, Kemily Ann Gomes Sneed, and her husband, Wayne, of Glendale, Ariz.; brother, Ralph Kjonaas of Pahrump, Nev.; sister, Irene Lucas of Grass Valley; two grandchildren, Jaime Lynnette Sneed of Glendale and Garrett Sneed of Bakersfield; and two greatgrandchildren, Walter Lee Jarvis IV and Lee Jordyn Jarvis, both of Glendale. She was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Kjonaas. Thursday's graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. at Turlock Memorial Park, 425 N. Soderquist Road, in Turlock. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. that same day at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., in Turlock. Visitation will be observed from noon to 6 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Gomes' name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350; or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock 95380. Condolences may be sent online via the mortuary's Web site, www.allenmortuary.com. Gonzales, Simon B 060701 p10 Simon Bernal Gonzales Dec. 18, 1964 — June 21, 2006 Funeral services were June 25 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hermleigh, Texas, for Simon Bernal Gonzales, 41, who died there after a lengthy illness. Mr. Gonzales was a native of Snyder, Texas, and was a truck driver for B.J. Services in Snyder for many years. Mr. Gonzales loved the San Francisco 49ers football team and loved all of his nieces, nephews and cousins. During his time off from work, he enjoyed traveling around Texas. He lived in Patterson from 1985 to 1992. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his mother, Mary Bernal of Hermleigh; two brothers, David Gonzales of Sweetwater, Texas, and Raul Villa of Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Alicia Villa of Patterson and Irma Villa of Sweetwater; six nephews; four nieces; and four uncles. Burial was in Hermleigh Cemetery in Hermleigh. Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home, 3101 College Ave., in Snyder handled arrangements. Gray, Bill H 060812 p9 Bill H. Gray July 1, 1934 — Aug. 2, 2006 A memorial service will be Tuesday for Bill H. Gray of Ceres, who died Aug. 2 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Gray, 72, was a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, who had lived in Ceres seven years. He was an appliance repairman for 40 years. He was a Master Mason, Davidson No. 236 in Flint, Mich., a member of Patterson Masonic Lodge No. 488 and a member and Past Patron of No. 417 Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Lorraine "Lorry" Gray of Ceres; children, William Gray Jr. and Milinda Stockwell, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., Sherry Simmons of North Branch, Mich., Timothy Gray, Chrystal Cowan and Heather Cowan, all of Ceres, and Becky Gray of Flint; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Gray; a brother; and a sister. Tuesday's memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, 600 N. Sixth St., in Patterson. Services will conclude at the Masonic Hall. Memorial contributions in Mr. Gray's name may be sent to Patterson Masonic Lodge No. 488, P.O. Box 1172, Patterson 95363; or to the Order of the Eastern Star No. 417, P.O. Box 993, Patterson 95363. Colonial Chapel -- Franklin & Downs, 704 12th St., in Modesto is handling arrangements. Guce, Geraldine M 060304 p9 Geraldine Malvas Guce Jan. 27, 1964 — Feb. 28, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Geraldine Malvas Guce, 42, of Gustine, who died Tuesday at her home. Ms. Guce was a native of the Philippines and had lived in Gustine three years. Before that, she lived in the Bay Area several years. Ms. Guce was an accountant for 12 years for DHL Co. Ms. Guce is survived by her parents, Maximo and Violeta Guce of Gustine; brother, Christopher Guce of Gustine; and sisters, Ederlina Caughman of Roseville, Nikki Guce Vasquez of Gustine, Marissa Guce of Patterson and Maxine G. Reyes of Milpitas. Monday's Mass will begin at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine. Burial will be private. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., Gustine, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. A second visitation will be observed from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Gutierrez, Jesus 060301 p14 June 30, 1975 — Feb. 22, 2006 Jesus Gutierrez, 30, of Westley, died Wednesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Gutierrez was a native of Los Angeles and a longtime resident of Westley. He was a custodian for the Patterson Unified School District eight years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a 1994 graduate of Patterson High School. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife, Maria Gutierrez of Westley; sons, Gabriel Gutierrez of Westley and Jesus Gutierrez Jr. of Modesto; parents, Vincente and Alicia Gutierrez of Westley; brother, Vincente Gutierrez Jr. of North Carolina; sister, Edith Gutierrez of Patterson; and grandfather, Luis Patlan of Mexico. Friday's Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. A visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m., followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Gutierrez's name may be sent to Gloria Pinedo c/o Gutierrez Family Trust, Tri Counties Bank, 17 Plaza, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling the arrangements. Halcon, Daniel 060412 p6 Sept. 9, 1946 — April 10, 2006 Services will be Friday for Stockton resident Daniel Halcon, who died Monday at Hospice House in Stockton. Mr. Halcon, 59, was a native of El Centro and had lived in Stockton four years. He had previously lived in Tracy, Milpitas, San Jose, Salinas and Patterson. He worked 21 years as a service representative for Pacific Bell Telephone Co. Before that, he had worked for Firestone Tire Company. He was a union steward for both Pacific Bell and Firestone Tire. He was an avid Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Raiders fan, and he enjoyed playing sports. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Patterson High School. Mr. Halcon is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Halcon of Stockton; children, Daniel Halcon Jr. and Tracy Halcon, both of Stockton; mother, Teresa Halcon of Patterson; brothers, Roland Halcon and Ignacho Halcon, both of Salinas; sisters, Irene Parker of Patterson and Angie Hester of San Diego; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ignacio Halcon, and a sister, Mary Halcon. Friday's services will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice House, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton 95204. Handley Winnie Lee 061230 p11 Sept. 7, 1916 — Dec. 24, 2006 Services were Thursday for former Patterson resident Winnie Lee Handley of Turlock, who died Sunday at Emanuel Medical Center in that city. Mrs. Handley, 90, was born in Missouri and grew up in Kansas. After marrying, she traveled throughout the Northwest during World War II. She moved to Hayward in 1963, to Patterson in 1998 and finally to Turlock in 2000. Mrs. Handley worked as a glass worker for Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Tracy for 13 years. She enjoyed doing embroidery and crossword puzzles and playing cards. Mrs. Handley was a member of Patterson Christian Fellowship and had attended Grace Community Church in Ceres for the past year. Mrs. Handley is survived by four daughters, Yvonne Needens of Gardnerville, Nev., Janet Pickrel of Patterson, Shirl Cordova of Littleton, Colo., and Linda Merrithew of Reno, Nev.; brother, Lee Creek of Illinois; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great- greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Handley, and four children. Thursday's funeral service was at Grace Community Church, 3754 E. Service Road, in Ceres. Burial was in Tracy Cemetery, 600 W. Schulte Road, in Tracy. Condolences may be sent online via the mortuary's Web site, www.allenmortuary.com. Hicks, Dyan S 060322 p14 Dyan Shugart Hicks July 12, 1937 — March 17, 2006 A celebration of life will be Sunday for Dyan Shugart Hicks, 68, of Crows Landing, who died Friday at her home. Mrs. Hicks was a native of Bakersfield and had lived in Crows Landing 45 years. She was a librarian at the Turlock Public Library 20 years. She was a graduate of Escalon High School and a graduate of Modesto Junior College, where she earned her associate's degree. Mrs. Hicks enjoyed gardening, reading and working crosswords and jigsaw puzzles. She loved playing with her grandchildren and traveling to Lake Tahoe with her dear friend, Patty Crow, and to Sea Cliff Beach in Aptos with her family. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her children, David Hicks, and his wife, Rachel, and Debra Davis, and her husband, Sam, all of Crows Landing, Dennis Hicks of Santa Cruz and Donnie Hicks, and his wife, Sharon, of Modesto; brother, Bob Shugart, and his wife, Diane, of Ukiah; grandchildren, Frankie Hicks, Zachary Hicks, Nichole Davis, Chelsea Hicks, and Jimmy Hicks, and his wife, Brandi; and great-grandchild, Kilee Hicks. Sunday's celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. at the Hicks family home in Crows Landing. Contributions in Mrs. Hicks' name may be sent to Hospice of Emanuel Hospital, P.O. Box 819005, Turlock 95381. Hicks, James D 060719 p12 James Downey Hicks March 31, 1925 — July 14, 2006 A funeral service will be Thursday for James Downey Hicks of Patterson, who died Friday at his home. Mr. Hicks, 81, was a native of Oklahoma and had lived in Patterson 75 years. He was co-founder and co-owner of H & M Trucking in Patterson. Before he helped found the trucking company, he was a rancher in Vernalis. He served as an airplane mechanic in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Mr. Hicks was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 488 in Patterson. He was also a longtime, generous supporter of the Patterson Apricot Fiesta and a longtime San Francisco Giants fan. Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Frances Hicks of Patterson; son, Jim Hicks, of Coto De Caza; daughter, Carol Costa of Modesto; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. F. Hicks and Flora Hicks, and his 13 brothers and sisters. Thursday's graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Hicks' name may be sent to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1663, Modesto 95354. Hodges, Claire J 061108 p9 Claire J. Hodges June 5, 1930 — Nov. 5, 2006 A funeral service will be Thursday for Claire J. Hodges of Turlock, who died Sunday at Bel Air Lodge Nursing Home in Turlock. Mrs. Hodges, 76, was a native of Providence, R.I., and had lived 10 months in Turlock. Before that, she lived 16 years in Manteca and 15 years at the El Cajon Senior Community in El Cajon. Mrs. Hodges was an office maintenance worker for 10 years. She was a member of Franco-American War Veterans and coordinated annual yard sales to raise funds for the El Cajon Fire Department. Mrs. Hodges was instrumental in organizing events at the El Cajon Senior Community. She also enjoyed crocheting and making craft projects, as well as collecting knick-knacks. Mrs. Hodges is survived by her son, Raymond Hannagan of Modesto; daughter, Mary Martin of Patterson; sisters, Beatrice Lindgran of Rhode Island and Anna De Lorenzo- Fitzgerald of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Thursday's funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 18601 Crows Landing Road, in Crows Landing. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Hooper, Pauline Clara 060927 p10 Pauline Clara Hooper Nov. 9, 1916 — Sept. 25, 2006 A funeral service will be Friday for Pauline Clara Hooper of Modesto, who died Monday at her home. Mrs. Hooper, 89, was a native of Denlow, Mo., and had lived in Modesto for 15 years. She lived in Patterson from 1943 to 1984. A homemaker, she also worked 25 years for Patterson Frozen Foods. She was a member of the Modesto Women's Bowling League and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 748. Mrs. Hooper is survived by her sons, Vern Hooper of Tennessee, Allan Hooper of Patterson and Dwayne Hooper of Tennessee; daughters and care-givers, Anita Jackson of Texas and Alice Gonsalves of Modesto; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Hooper Sr., and two grandchildren. Friday's graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hooper's name may be sent to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Hoyle, Virginia 060823 p9 Virginia Dare Hoyle Feb. 9, 1919 — Aug. 21, 2006 Services will be Friday for Virginia Dare Hoyle of Ceres, who died Monday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Hoyle, 87, was a native of Shelby, N.C. and had lived at Hale Aloha Nursing Home in Ceres the past two years. Before that, she lived in Patterson eight years and Vallejo 45 years. She was a homemaker her entire life. Mrs. Hoyle was a Sunday school teacher at Southern Baptist churches in Vallejo and North Carolina, and was Sunday school treasurer at Grace Independent Baptist Church in Vallejo. She was a seamstress and enjoyed her dachshunds, gardening, flowers, traveling and cooking for her family. Mrs. Hoyle is survived by her daughter, Brenda Moren, and her husband, the Rev. Ken G. Moren, of Patterson; grandsons, David J. Moren of Modesto and Kenneth J. Moren of Patterson; and great- grandchildren, Amanda D. Moren of Roseville and Aaron Moren and Allison D. Moren, both of Modesto. Friday's graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, 2201 Sacramento St., in Vallejo. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hoyle's name may be sent to Family Christian Center Building Fund, 18 S. Sixth St., Patterson 95363 Ibarra, Sylvia Yolanda 061108 p9 Sylvia Yolanda Ibarra Nov. 15, 1960 — Nov. 2, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Sylvia Yolanda Ibarra, who died Thursday in Turlock. Mrs. Ibarra, 45, was a native of Oakland and a former longtime resident of Fremont. She enjoyed visiting Indian casinos and playing various computer games. Mrs. Ibarra is survived by her husband of 25 years, Carlos Ochoa of Grayson; mother, Dolores Melena Guzman of Turlock, and stepfather, Joaquin S. Guzman of Newark; daughters, Apolinar Zepeda of Fremont, Raquel Zepeda of San Diego and Carly Ochoa of Grayson; sisters, Diana Chimpky Palafox of Patterson, Maryann Chimpky Hernandez of Ripon, Leticia Ibarra of Tracy and Rosemary Rosales of Fremont; brothers, Rocio Ibarra of Aurora, Colo., Bob Chimpky of Livermore, Tracy, Antonio Luis Guzman Sr. of Brentwood, Victorio Ibarra Jr. of Tracy and George Guzman of Fremont; and grandchildren, Roberto, Emily, Messiah, Sintriana and Xevelia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, godchildren, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel. Thursday's Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 40382 Fremont Blvd., in Fremont. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26230 Mission Blvd., in Hayward. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Perlata Blvd., in Fremont. A vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Ibarra's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Webster St., Oakland 94612. Isquierdo, Francosco 060218 p4 Westley Man Drowns When Car Goes into Canal Francisco Isquierdo, 44 A Westley resident's body was found in the Delta-Mendota Canal on Tuesday night. Francisco Isquierdo, 44, drowned after the car he was driving went into the canal about half a mile south of Hamilton Road, according to the Stanislaus County coroner's office. Investigators said they are not sure how his car ended up in the canal. Isquierdo's family told police he had been missing since Feb. 11. The family suspected he was missing when he didn't show up for work Monday. "Whenever he's gone for more than a day he would call," said Adela Isquierdo, Francisco's sister. Amelia Isquierdo, Francisco's sister-in-law, found evidence his car entered the canal Tuesday while she was searching for him, said Tom Killian, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol. She found skid marks and a piece of Isquierdo's car close to where police found the body at about 3:09 p.m. "They always drive the canal because they live by the canal," Adela Isquierdo said. Francisco Isquierdo worked as a welder and was born in Patterson. Killian said there were no safety restraints for the driver in the red 1993 Ford Escort that Isquierdo was driving. He said it is still unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved, and that the investigation will continue. Whenever he's gone for more than a day, he would call." Adela Isquierdo Fernando Isquierdo's sister Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Uner investigation: Tire skid marks indicate where the automobile driven by Francisco Isquierdo veered into the Delta- Mendota Canal. Police found Isquierdo's body there Tuesday night. The Stanislaus County coroner said the Westley resident had drowned. Isquierdo, Francosco 060218 p9 Francisco Isquierdo Oct. 5, 1961— Feb. 14, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Francisco Isquierdo, 44, who died Tuesday in Westley. Mr. Isquierdo was a Patterson native and a lifetime resident of Westley. He was a welder for Paul Frederico four years. Mr. Isquierdo previously worked 10 years for Fisco Farm & Industrial Supply Co. in Tracy. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. An avid Oakland Raiders football fan, he enjoyed family and friends and lived life to the fullest. He was a 1979 graduate of Patterson High School. Mr. Isquierdo is survived by his parents, Julian Sr. and Guadalupe Isquierdo of Patterson; brothers, Jose Luis Isquierdo, and his wife, Norma, Julian Isquierdo Jr., and his wife, Amelia, and Jesse Isquierdo, and his wife, Gabby, all of Westley, and Robert Isquierdo and Javier Isquierdo both of Patterson; sisters, Adela Isquierdo, Connie Isquierdo and Lupe I. Ortiz, and her husband, Robert, all of Patterson, and Antonia Ruddick and her husband, Lewis, of Turlock. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Julian Robert Isquierdo. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, both at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Jacinto, Sabino J 060621 p13 Sabino Jone Jacinto Jan. 13, 1913 — June16, 2006 Memorial services will be Saturday and burial will be Monday for Sabino Jone Jacinto, 93, who died Friday at Central Park in Fremont. Mr. Jacinto was a native of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He immigrated to the United States in 1934, earned his citizenship and had since lived in California. He lived in Union City the past 43 years. Mr. Jacinto was a lifelong agricultural consultant, supervisor and farm laborer throughout California, from Marysville to the Imperial Valley. He was a former employee of Fudenna Bros Inc., Perry Farms and Ardenwood Historic Farm near Fremont. He retired in 2001 and enjoyed cooking at family barbecues and picnics, babysitting his great- grandchildren, taking walks and driving to the hardware store and post office. He also enjoyed vacationing in the Philippines, taking road trips to Arizona and Nevada, fishing and inventing things. Mr. Jacinto was a fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He liked to watch their games and his favorite westerns on television. One of his proudest accomplishments was his participation in the construction of Washington High School's Tak Fudenna football stadium in Fremont. Mr. Jacinto will be most remembered for his gentleness, compassion, generosity, selflessness, dedication, work ethic and unconditional love for his family and friends. Family members said he was role model for all of them. Mr. Jacinto is survived by his three children, Genoveva Bagaosian of Union City, Brenda Higginson of Manteca and Brent J. Jacinto of Patterson; younger brother, Rosendo Jacinto of Aurora, Isabela, Philippines; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, plus another expected in September. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleazara Jacinto, and his second wife, Joy Jacinto. Saturday's memorial services will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., in Hayward, and burial will follow at 10 a.m. Monday. Visitation will be observed from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, also at the chapel. Condolences may be sent Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward 94544; or to brekit@gmail.com. Jackson, Lucy M 060329 p7 Lucy Mae Jackson Aug. 7, 1917— March 24, 2006 Services will be Thursday for Lucy Mae McKenzie Jackson, who died Friday at Vintage Faire Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. Mrs. Jackson, 88, was a native of Hazen, Ark., and had lived in Modesto 28 years. She previously lived in Patterson 23 years. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with First Baptist Church in Patterson. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her children, Jessie Jackson of Visalia, Janette Testerman of Sanger and Betty Watts of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jackson, and a daughter, Rosemary Pope. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Thursday's graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Jimenez, Ricardo L 060729 p15 Services Planned for Ricardo ‘Richard' Lombrana Jimenez March 2, 1954 — July 21, 2006 A funeral service will be Monday for Ricardo "Richard" Lombrana Jimenez of Grayson, who died Friday in San Pedro. Mr. Jimenez, 52, was a native of San Antonio, Texas, and a former resident of Westley, Patterson, Grayson, Modesto and Southern California. He worked in auto parts sales for 16 years at Napa Auto Parts in Patterson. He had a variety of occupations in the automotive industry. Mr. Jimenez was a volunteer firefighter for the Westley-El Solyo Fire Department and was a boxing coach for the Patterson Police Activities League, PAL. Mr. Jimenez also served as assistant pastor for the Grayson Assembly of God Church. He had a passion for basketball, boxing, fishing, singing and playing the guitar. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his wife, Nancy Jimenez of Turlock; son, Ricardo Jimenez of Turlock; daughters, Stephanie Jimenez and Christina Jimenez, both of Turlock; brother, Dale Butler of Modesto; sisters, Elayla Fitch, Lina Butler, Gladys Quintero and Alice Banda, all of Modesto; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Oralia Lombrana, and a brother, Enrique Jimenez. Monday's funeral service will be at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Johnson, Elwood Carl 060920 p10 Elwood Carl Johnson Oct. 30, 1927 — Aug. 26, 2006 A graveside service will be Saturday for Patterson High School graduate Elwood Carl Johnson, who died Aug. 26 at his home in Los Angeles. Mr. Johnson, 78, was born in South Dakota and moved to Patterson at age 8. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1949. He graduated from University of California, Davis, with a degree in civil engineering and worked for the state until he retired. He then found that he didn't care for retirement and worked for the city of Riverside as a city engineer for another 10 years. Mr. Johnson is survived by a stepson, James Freeman of Anaheim, and a sister, Dorothy Reis of Patterson. Saturday's graveside service will begin at 9 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Johnson, Merrill G 060412 p6 Merrill George Johnson Nov. 6, 1917 — April 9, 2006 Services will be Friday for Merrill George Johnson, 88, of Patterson, who died Sunday at Vintage Faire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Modesto. Mr. Johnson was a native and resident of Chicago until 1920, when he moved to Patterson with his parents, George and Mabel Johnson. He lived in Patterson 77 years, and then in Modesto and Turlock the last eight years of his life. He was a 1935 graduate of Patterson High School. He farmed with his family and was a plumber with J.E.M. Electrical and Plumbing in Patterson 15 years. He was a 40-year Teamsters Union plumber. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II at Stockton Field and Fort Sumner in New Mexico. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Covenant Church in Patterson, American Legion Post 168 and the Modesto regional group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America. Though he restored numerous antique automobiles, his favorite was the Ford Model T. He and his wife, Helen, were married in 1941. They loved to travel and visited many exotic locations in Asia, South America and Europe. Mr. Johnson is survived by his children, Dale M. Johnson of Morro Bay, Dennis G. Johnson of Patterson and Marilyn Lee Henderson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; sister, Florence Phillips of Patterson; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sigrid Johnson, in 1994. Friday's funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Patterson Covenant Church, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Mr. Johnson's name may be sent to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356; or to Covenant Church Memorial Fund, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Juarez-Overby, Irene Tillie 061110 p14 Irene Tillie Juarez-Overby April 14, 1969 — Nov. 6, 2006 Services will be today for Irene Tillie Juarez-Overby of Modesto, who died Monday at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco. Ms. Juarez-Overby, 37, was a native of San Jose and had lived in Modesto the past two years. Before that, she lived in Patterson for 11 years. She was a receptionist for Super Cuts for five years. She was a member of the Patterson Fire Ladies Support Group and a past Cub Scout leader. Ms. Juarez-Overby is survived by her parents, Benito Juarez of San Jose and Margaret Dascomb of Modesto; son, Jonathan Ruiz of Tracy; brother, Benny Juarez of San Jose; and sisters, Margaret Barbosa of Modesto and Lacy Juarez and Heather Juarez, both of San Jose. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, with a funeral prayer service at 6 p.m. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions in Ms. Juarez-Overby's name may be sent to Trust Fund for Jonathan Ruiz, c/o US Bank, P.O. Box 1328, Patterson 95363. King, Sharon L 060118 p7 Sharon Louise King Feb. 14, 1952 — Jan. 12, 2006 Funeral services were Monday in Ridgeway, Va., for former Patterson resident Sharon Louise King, who died Jan. 12 in Dannville, Va. after a short illness. Mrs. King, 54, was the daughter of the late Johnny and Melba King of Patterson. She attended local schools and graduated from Patterson High School in 1970. Mrs. King is survived by her son, Jerry Allen Saunders of Martinsville, Va.; sister, Sandra Kanto of Patterson; and brother, David King of Patterson. Community Funeral Service, 109 Fontaine Drive, Ridgeway, is handling arrangements. Kjonaas, Ann A 060706 p8 Ann Azevedo Kjonaas Jan. 1, 1921 — June 27, 2006 A memorial service will be Sunday for Ann Azevedo Kjonaas, who died Thursday at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda after a battle with leukemia. Mrs. Kjonaas, 85, who lived in Cherry Valley, was a native of Patterson and attended local schools. She enjoyed flying up north with her husband in their airplane to visit family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and making crafts. She loved to write letters and kept in touch with many friends in Patterson and elsewhere during her travels over the years. Mrs. Kjonaas is survived by her daughter, Kris Reade, and her husband, Oscar, of Cherry Valley; sisters, Rosemarie Starcher of Patterson and Vivian Espy of Blue Diamond, Nev.; brothers, John V. Azevedo of Patterson and Tony Azevedo of Temecula; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kjonaas was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Alvin O. Kjonaas; her son, Kurt; and a twin sister. Sunday's memorial service will begin at p.m. at Beaumont Presbyterian Church, 702 Euclid Ave., in Beaumont. Koster, Clifford W 060524 p9 Clifford William ‘Cliff' Koster; Services will be Thursday for Clifford William "Cliff" Koster, 84, a third-generation member of a pioneer Vernalis-area farming family who was a staunch advocate for securing water for agriculture and for preserving farming as a way of life. He died Friday morning at New Hope Care Center in Tracy after being hospitalized a month following a stroke. Mr. Koster was born to William and Mabel Koster on the Koster Ranch established by his grandparents, Nicolaus and Wilhelmina Koster, in 1880. As a child and youth, he attended New Jerusalem School and graduated from Tracy High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, reaching the rank of staff sergeant as an aircraft-maintenance specialist in England and Scotland. Family members said that even at the age of 84, he could recall the model, weight, horsepower, wingspan and armament of airplanes he worked on during the war. Mr. Koster raised a variety of crops on the family farm in the Vernalis area and continued farming walnuts until 1997, when he retired. For a number of years, he served as a board member and president of the Hospital Water District, which later was consolidated into the Patterson-based Del Puerto Water District. Mr. Koster was the district's first board president. A longtime member of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, he served as president in 1977-78 and for a number of years was chairman of the Farm Bureau's water committee. Mr. Koster was a director of the Tracy Soil Conservation District, which later became the San Joaquin Resource Conservation District. He was a member of the California Resource Conservation District Water Conservation Committee. He was inducted into the San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1994. Mr. Koster served as a trustee of the New Jerusalem School District. He was a member of the Tracy Rural Fire District and a volunteer firefighter. He was also a past member of the Native Sons of the Golden West. As a member of the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, he hosted "gas ups" — demonstrations of vintage tractors, combines, threshers and stationary engines. The last gathering was in July 2005 to commemorate the Koster Ranch's 125th anniversary. Family members said Mr. Koster would express himself on a number of issues, especially those dealing with agricultural water and preservation of farming, in handwritten letters to local politicians. He enjoyed talking to "old-timers" and reminiscing about the old days. His memory was a constant resource in recalling farming history and machinery specifications. He enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Onalee Koster of Tracy; two sons, Andrew Koster, and his wife, Tammi, and William Koster, and his wife, Celeste, all of Tracy; a daughter, Diane Koster of Tracy; seven grandchildren, Derek and Paul Koster of Stockton and Nicolaus, Vincent, Jacob, Zachary and Arianna Koster, all of Tracy; brother, Frank Koster of Chico; and sister, Thelma Bennett of Tracy. Thursday's services will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Ave., in Tracy. Visitation at the mortuary will be observed from noon to 5 p.m. today. Burial will be in Tracy Cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road, in Tracy. Memorial contributions in Mr. Koster's name may be sent to the Tracy Historical Museum, P.O. Box 117, Tracy 95378; or to the First Presbyterian Church, 101 Berverdor Ave., Tracy 95376. Koster, Clifford W 060527 p10 Clifford William ‘Cliff' Koster Jan. 27, 1922 — May 5, 2006 Services were May 11 for Clifford William "Cliff" Koster, 84, a third-generation member of a pioneer Vernalis-area farming family who was a staunch advocate for securing water for agriculture and preserving farming as a way of life. He died May 5 at New Hope Care Center in Tracy after being hospitalized a month. Mr. Koster was born to William and Mabel Koster on the Koster Ranch, established by his grandparents, Nicolaus and Wilhelmina Koster, in 1880. As a youth, he attended New Jerusalem School and graduated from Tracy High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, reaching the rank of staff sergeant as an aircraftmaintenance specialist in England and Scotland. Mr. Koster raised a variety of crops on the family farm in the Vernalis area and continued farming walnuts until 1997, when he retired. He was active in many ag-related groups. Mr. Koster expressed himself on a number of issues, especially those dealing with agricultural water and preservation of farming, in hand-written letters to local politicians. He enjoyed talking to "old-timers" and reminiscing about the old days, as well as being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Onalee Koster of Tracy; two sons, Andrew Koster, and his wife, Tammi, and William Koster, and his wife, Celeste, all of Tracy; a daughter, Diane Koster of Tracy; and seven grandchildren, Derek and Paul Foster of Stockton and Nicolaus, Vincent, Jacob, Zachary and Arianna Koster, all of Tracy; brother, Frank Koster of Chico; and sister, Thelma Bennett of Tracy. LaTorre, Peter P Sr 060614 p14 Peter Paul LaTorre Sr. June 10, 1912 — June 11, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Peter Paul LaTorre Sr., 94, who died Sunday at his Patterson home. Mr. LaTorre was a native of Herkimer, N.Y., and had lived in Patterson three years. He previously had lived in the Bay Area for many years. He worked 39 years as a railroad-car repairman for Southern Pacific Railroad. Mr. LaTorrre was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He was a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, the Cardinal Merry Deval Council in Oakland and the Old Rails Club. He was also a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. LaTorre is survived by his children, Michael LaTorre of Alamo, Dr. Peter P. LaTorre Jr. of Patterson, Frances C. LaTorre of Hayward, Luceen J. Dunn of Norman, Okla., and Lorraine C. Brescia of Rockville, Md.; sisters, Isabel LaTorre of Livermore, Florence Wittmayer of Santa Clara and Virginia Casavant of Oakland; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet LaTorre. Today's combination rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will begin at noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 8 to 10:45 a.m., today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Entombment will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., in Hayward. Memorial contributions in Mr. LaTorre's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363; or to P.R.I.D.E. ,Patterson Recognizing Individuals Determined to Excel, P.O. Box 1543, Patterson 95363. Lgnacio, Cliinton L 060823 p9 Clinton Lee Ignacio Oct. 5, 1956 — Aug. 18, 2006 Services will be today for Clinton Lee Ignacio of Patterson, who died Friday at his home. Mr. Ignacio, 49, was a native of San Jose and lived in Patterson three years. He also had lived in Stockton. He was a self-employed truck driver for 25 years and previously had worked as a carpenter. Mr. Ignacio graduated in 1974 from Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose. He was a member of Patterson Christian Fellowship in Patterson. Mr. Ignacio enjoyed river rafting and riding his motorcycle. He was a gun collector and an avid San Francisco 49ers fan. Mr. Ignacio is survived by his wife, Christina M. Ignacio of Patterson; son, Jacob R. Ignacio, and his wife, Maria, of Stockton; daughter, Andrea S. Ignacio of Stockton; parents, Jacob G. Ignacio and Elsie F. Ignacio of San Jose; brothers, Curtis H. Ignacio, and his wife, Nancy, of Clintonville, Wis., and Wade Ignacio, and his wife, Terry, of Pleasanton; sister, Kari K. Costa of Fremont; and granddaughter, Destiny Alcantara of Stockton. Today's funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel before the service. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ignacio's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350; or to St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Stockton 95204. Lindner, Charles A 060426 p8 Charles August Lindner III July 31, 1935 — April 22, 2006 A funeral service will be Friday for Charles August Lindner III, 70, of Modesto, who died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Lindner as a native of Los Angeles and had lived in Modesto one month. He previously lived in Patterson 40 years. He came to Patterson in the mid-1960s to open the first service station, Ingram Creek Mobil Gas Station, on Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County. He sold the station after he opened an H&R Block office in Patterson and worked as a self-employed accountant. He sold that office several years ago. Mr. Lindner was on the first board of directors of the I-5 Association and served as past president of the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce and Patterson Rotary Club. He was Patterson city treasurer 25 years and served as a trustee of Patterson Unified School District for 20 years. A longtime supporter of the Apricot Fiesta, Mr. Lindner was the anonymous donor who paid for the fireworks display for the first year of the Fiesta. He was also a past troop committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 81 of Patterson. He served on the board of directors of El Solyo Village Foundation more than 25 years and for many years was its treasurer. One of the original members in 1984 of the Knights of the Square Table coffee group, he was its first and only secretary until early this year. Mr. Lindner is survived by his wife, Gloria "Glorietta" Lindner of Modesto; children, Charles August Lindner IV of Mill Valley, Timothy John Lindner of Martinez and Anjanette Petty of Idaho Falls, Idaho; stepson, Eddie Dozadelli of Los Banos; brother, Melvin Morris of San Fernando Valley; and 11 grandchildren. Friday's funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 530 Fourth St., in Modesto. Burial will be private. Contributions in Mr. Lindner's name may be sent to Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 530 Fourth St., Modesto 95351. Hillview Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Lisaraga, Edgar 060920 p3 The body of a 19-year-old man was found in the Delta-Mendota Canal late Monday after the van he was driving Friday afternoon fell into the canal north of Patterson. Edgar Lisaraga, a Mexican resident who had been living in Westley and working as an irrigator, drove into the canal just north of Zacharias Road around 3:20 p.m. Friday, said Deputy Royjindar Singh of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. A person then found Lisaraga's body in the canal about six miles to the south near Ward Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Monday and called Patterson Fire Department, which contacted the sheriff's department, according to sheriff's and fire department reports. A California Highway Patrol report said it has not been determined why the van Lisaraga was driving ran off the roadway. Lisaraga had been traveling southbound in a 1995 Ford Aerostar from one job site to another, according to CHP and sheriff's reports. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the CHP. Coworkers in a car in front of the van noticed the van overturned in the water after looking behind them, Singh said. They said the van might have hit a concrete pipe in the water, causing it to overturn, he said. The windshield was smashed, possibly because of the pressure as the van entered the water, Singh said. A towing company found the vehicle in the canal around 5:40 p.m. Friday. Lisaraga was not inside.. The sheriff's department dive team was initially dispatched to the scene, but the team was sent back after the tow company found the van, Singh said. He said sheriff's officials determined at the time that the dive team would not be able to find the body, noting that the van had been found 50 feet south of where it fell into the canal. "If (the current) moved a van 50 feet, just think of what it can do to a person," Singh said. Liston, Don 060405 p6 Celebration of Life Planned for Don Liston June 3, 1938 — March 29, 2006 A celebration of life will be April 23 for former Patterson resident Don Liston of Sutter Creek, who died March 29 surrounded by his loving family after he sustained critical injuries in an accident in Pine Grove two days earlier. Mr. Liston, 67, was born in La Junta, Colo., and grew up in Tucson, Ariz. He graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1960 and pursued a career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Del Monte and Tektronix. In 1972, he moved his family to Patterson, where his daughters graduated from high school. While he continued to work as an engineer, Mr. Liston returned to school and earned his master's degree in psychology from John F. Kennedy University in the Bay Area in 1990. After he graduated, he moved to Amador County to complete his internship. In 1994, he was licensed as a marriage and family counselor. He practiced in Sutter Creek for 10 years before he retired. Mr. Liston had an infectious zest for life and loved to learn new things. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and liked to tell stories and help people. He had many interests, including woodworking, taking care of his home and his land, gardening and fixing all things mechanical — from tractors and old equipment to cars and model airplanes. His love of the wilderness and the wonders of nature led him to hiking, backpacking, sailing, and traveling in his recreational vehicle. He also liked to read, work on his computer and play practical jokes. His favorite music included Souza marches, Dixieland jazz and classical music, from Bach to Boccelli. He enjoyed animals, especially dogs, and he loved chocolate- chip cookies. Mr. Liston is survived by his loving wife, Judy; daughters, Anne Liston and Paula Hartman; sons-in-law, Troy Corliss and Keith Hartman; twin grandchildren — the newest loves in his life — Katelyn and Trace Hartman; sister, Kathy Bevan; brother-in-law, Owen Bevan; niece and nephew, Shaan and Ian Bevan; stepchildren, Karen, Michael and David Lerner; daughters-in-law Nancy and Debbie Lerner; and grandchildren Anita and Jennifer Hugely and Ryan and Cameron Lerner. The April 23 celebration of life will begin at noon at Volcano Armory Hall, 21349 Consolation Street, Volcano. Memorial contributions in Mr. Liston's name may be sent to A-PAL Humane Society, P.O. Box 190, Jackson 95642; to Pine Grove Firefighters' Association, P.O. Box 157, Pine Grove 95665; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Lopez, Donato M 060128 p14 Donato M. Lopez Nov. 9, 1926 — Jan. 25, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Donato M. Lopez, 79, of Patterson, who died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Lopez was a native of Eloy, Ariz., and had lived in Patterson 43 years. He was a farm laborer 63 years and last worked for Juan Salinas, a labor contractor in Patterson. Mr. Lopez was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Cursillos Movement, a religious organization based in Arizona. Mr. Lopez was the founder and first coach of the Patterson Tigers Mexican-American baseball team. He also had played in a mariachi band in Arizona. Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Lopez of Patterson; children, Richard Lopez, Jimmy Lopez, Eddie Lopez, Virginia Rodriguez, Irma Olvera and Terry Reyes, all of Patterson, Frank Lopez of Modesto and Vangie Macias of Turlock; brother, Jesus Lopez of Arizona; sister, Pat Morales of Arizona; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson, with burial to follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Luna, Gertrude L 060708 p9 Gertrude L. Luna Sept. 13, 1910 — July 2, 2006 Services will be private for Gertrude Lillian Perdeau Luna of Patterson, who died Sunday at San Luis Convalescent Hospital in Newman. Mrs. Luna, 95, was a native of Malden, Mo., and had lived in Patterson 15 years. She was a homemaker who liked gardening, sewing and making crafts. She was a Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star; chapter founder of Southeast Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary; and a 25-year Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteer. Mrs. Luna is survived by her caregiver, Diane Lloyd of Patterson; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great- great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson, Wade William Smith Jr. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Luna's name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. No. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Eaton Family Funeral and Cremation Service, 513 12th St., in Modesto is handling arrangements. Mariscal, Yolanda 060805 p10 Yolanda Mariscal Jan. 20, 1969 — Aug. 3, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Yolanda Mariscal of Westley, who died Thursday at her home. Mrs. Mariscal, 37, was a native of Jacona, Michoacan, Mexico, and had lived in Westley for 15 years. She was a homemaker and mother of three children. Mrs. Mariscal is survived by her husband, Miguel Mariscal of Westley; son, Miguel Mariscal Jr. of Westley; daughters, Nancy Mariscal and Elizabeth Mariscal, both of Westley; parents, Eliseo and Teresa Mata of Mexico; brothers, Eliseo Mata of Westley, Armando Mata of San Diego, Jose Mata and Ignacio Mata, both of Mexico, and Manuel Mata of Georgia; and sisters, Esperanza Mata and Josephina Mata, both of San Diego. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately. Martinez, Jesus A 060204 p9 Jesus Antonio Martinez May 20, 1936 — Feb. 2, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Jesus Antonio Martinez, 69, of Westley, who died Thursday at his home. Mr. Martinez was a native of Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico, and had lived in Westley 30 years. He was a cannery worker at Stanislaus Food Products Company in Modesto 10 years. Mr. Martinez was also a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mr. Martinez liked to work in his garden and loved listening to music and watching "El Chavo del 8." He was a very caring father and grandfather to his family, and his great happiness was being with his grandchildren. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Maria Martinez of Westley; children, Saul Martinez, Monica Martinez and Perlita Martinez, all of Westley, and Eduardo Martinez of Patterson; sisters, Ramona Saldavar of Modesto and three more sisters of Mexico; and five grandchildren. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Martini, Bartholomew D 060816 p9 Bartholomew David ‘Bart' Martini Nov. 11, 1921 — Aug. 12, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Bartholomew David "Bart" Martini of Patterson, who died Saturday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Martini, 84, was a native of San Jose and had lived in Patterson 52 years. He was a farmer for 60 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of Turlock Golf and Country Club. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was the Past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus and also a member of the Patterson Lions Club and the Apricot Producers Association. He served on the board of directors of Federal Land Bank, Patterson Water District, Del Puerto Hospital District and Pacific Coast Producers Cannery. Mr. Martini is survived by his son, Joe Martini of Gustine; daughter, Joan Martini of Los Gatos; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Martini, in 1998. Friday's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Martini's name may be sent to Our Lady of Miracles Educational Center Memorial Fund, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine 95322; or to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Mata, Martin O 060809 p9 Martin Olivarez Mata Sept. 5, 1947 — July 25, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 31 in Glendale, Ariz., for Martin Olivarez Mata, who died July 25 at his Glendale home. Mr. Mata, 58, was a native of Texas and lived in Patterson from 1965 to 1971 before moving to Arizona. He was a heavy equipment operator for various companies in the Phoenix area. Mr. Mata was a parishioner of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Glendale, where he was a lector and was involved in various church groups. He loved music and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Mata is survived by his partner, Natalia G. Mata of Glendale; two sons, Rene Mata and Juan Mata, both of Glendale; a daughter, Sonia Mata of Glendale; a sister, Juanita Ybanez of Patterson; and a grandson, Armando Mata of Glendale. After the Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Mr. Mata was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, Ariz. Harper Funeral Home, 1246 E. Jefferson St., in Phoenix handled arrangements. Matoza, David Louis 061129 p9 David Louis Matoza Oct. 16, 1931 — Nov. 24, 2006 Inurnment will be private for David Louis Matoza of Gustine, who died Friday at his home. Mr. Matoza, 75, was a native of Gustine and lived there 67 years. He was a postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service in Gustine for 38 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine and a member of the Gustine Lions Club, 20-30 Club and Native Sons of the Golden West. He was also one of the founders of the Modesto H.O.G.S. Chapter. Mr. Matoza is survived by his companion, Junie M. Manding of Gustine; stepson, Richie Guillermo of Manteca; stepdaughter, Michelle Gines, and her husband, Corey, of Stockton; and four step-grandchildren. Memorial contributions in Mr. Matoza's name may be sent to Our Lady of Miracles Educational Fund, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine 95322. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., in Gustine is handling arrangements. Mayoral, Genevieve S 060415 p9 Genevieve Sisneroz Mayoral May 11, 1940 — April 12, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Genevieve Sisneroz Mayoral, 65, of Patterson, who died Wednesday at her home. Mrs. Mayoral was a native of Brawley and had lived in Patterson for 55 years. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their motor home. Mrs. Mayoral is survived by her husband, Salvador M. Mayoral Jr. of Patterson; children, Salvador Mayoral III of Patterson and Victor Mayoral of Modesto; brother, Robert Sisneroz of Turlock; sisters, Jessie Felix of Stockton, Virginia Granillo of Sacramento, Lucy Granillo of Manteca and Marie Sisneroz of Lathrop; six grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson is handling arrangements. McGee, Vera 060712 p10 Vera McGee Aug. 14, 1925 — July 8, 2006 A graveside service will be Thursday for longtime Patterson resident Vera McGee, 80, who died peacefully at her home in Patterson on Saturday. Mrs. McGee had lived in Patterson since 1943. She was an instructional aide for the Patterson Unified School District for 10 years. She was recognized for her involvement in community projects. She served as a member of the Patterson Senior Center Board, the Interfaith Ministries Board, the Westside Food Pantry and the Salvation Army Brown Bag Program. She was also a co-chair of the Apricot Fiesta recipe contest and volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop. Mrs. McGee is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Stewart; three granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. McGee, and two sons, Billy and Bennie McGee. Thursday's graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. McGee's name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento 95833; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. McKenry, Ruth M 060607 Ruth Marie McKenry Aug. 20, 1922 - June 2, 2006 Funeral services were Tuesday for Ruth Marie McKenry of Kingsburg, who died Friday at the Fresno home of her daughter, Carol Houk. Mrs. McKenry, 83, was born to George and Josephine Traver on Long Island, N.Y. She graduated from Bellevue School of Nursing in New York in 1943, after which she served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant junior grade during World War II. Mrs. McKenry lived in Patterson 30 years before moving to Kingsburg in 1978. A retired registered nurse, Mrs. McKenry loved to travel and worked tirelessly in local, state and federal politics. She was active in California Women for Agriculture many years. Mrs. McKenry is described by her family as a strong, independent woman with a "tell it like it is" spirit. Mrs. McKenry is survived by her husband of 28 years, Scott McKenry of Kingsburg; son, Tom Houk, and his wife, Maddy, of Patterson; daughters, Jean Marie Mahaney, and her husband, Steve, of Arlington, Va., Peggy Massey, and her husband, Joe, of Modesto and Carol Houk of Fresno; brother, George Traver of Oceanside, N.Y.; sisters, Lois Hansen of Patterson and Josephine Link of Virginia; grandsons, Danny Houk of San Francisco, Andy Houk of Sacramento, Matt Houk of Watertown, N.Y., and Charlie Houk Garoupa of Santa Monica; granddaughters, Rebecca Houk Garoupa of Fresno and Kylen Marie Mahaney and Kate Mahaney, both of Arlington; stepson, Larry McKenry of Fresno; stepdaughter, Judy Clary of Selma; step-grandchildren Curtis Clary of Fowler, Kris Colvin of Tulare, Sean and Scott McKenry of Fresno, Joy McKenry of Kingsburg and Alicia De La Torre of New York City; and six great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Graveside services were at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 N. Teilman Ave., in Fresno. Page Funeral Chapel, 2014 Arrants St., in Selma handled arrangements Memorial contributions in Mrs. McKenry's name may be sent to Medical Relief Foundation, 801 Airport Way, Suite D, Modesto 95354. Medeiros, David 061028 p17 David Medeiros Feb. 28, 1938 — Oct. 24, 2006 Services will be private for David Medeiros, 68, of Newman, who died Tuesday at his home. Mr. Medeiros was a project manager for TCI Cable in Mountain View and retired in 2000. He was responsible for the on- ite construction of many TCI Cable installations all over the world. Mr. Medeiros dedicated most of his leisure time to use his many building skills to upgrade his home. In his earlier years, Mr. Medeiros was an avid musician and played bass guitar with a number of Bay Area rock bands. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed cruising the Sierra Nevada range on his Harley- Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Medeiros is survived by his wife, Jessie Hopkins of Newman; children, Jody Medeiros of Martinez, Rob Medeiros and Scott Medeiros, both of Placerville, and Wendy Medeiros of San Jose; two stepchildren, Melenie Santos and Jeff Hopkins, both of Turlock; elder brothers, Lee Medeiros of Mountain View, Hawaii, and Dee Medd of Modesto; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edwina Winnie Boston of Patterson, in January. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman is handling arrangements. Medeiros, Humberto 060610 p8 Humberto ‘Herb' Medeiros July 7, 1928 - May 4, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Humberto Medeiros, a 50-year resident of Patterson, who died Thursday after a brief battle with lung cancer. Mr. Medeiros, 77, was born in 1928 in Fall River, Mass., then returned as an infant to his mother's native Brazil. When he was 8, his family moved to the island of Sγo Miguel in the Azores Islands, where he lived until 1945. At 16, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a freighter to New England, where he worked in agriculture in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He married his wife, Florence, in 1950 and eventually moved to Patterson to begin business as Medeiros Brothers Dairy with his brother, Manuel. Later, the Medeiros Brothers began to grow apricots, and they remained in the agriculture business until 1991. Mr. Medeiros also worked 19 years for Patterson Irrigation District as a ditch tender. He retired in 1991. Mr. Medeiros was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the I.D.E.S., a Portuguese society. He will be remembered as an ardent fan of all things Portuguese, especially of John Phillip Sousa marches, festas, sopas, caldo verde, and playing the drums with butter knives. He was a devoted husband, a committed father and a hardworking man. Mr. Medeiros is survived by his wife of more than 55 years, Florence Rodrigues Medeiros; seven children and their spouses, Louis and Marianne Medeiros of Carmel, Katherine Medeiros and Thomas Reuscher of Ripon, Joan Medeiros and Kevin Eckery of Sacramento, John and Bev Medeiros of Oakdale, Linda and Richard Greger of Gustine, Teresa and Kevin Crispin of Half Moon Bay, and Frank and Dana Medeiros of Hilmar; 12 grandchildren, Neil, Lindsay, Michael, Colleen, Erica, Amelia, Heather, Ariel, Russell, Aaron, Joshua and Ashlee; sister, Maria Campos, and her husband, Humberto, of Fall River; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Manuel Medeiros of Patterson, and his parents, Luis and Alzira Medeiros of Fall River. Visitation will be observed from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary to follow, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Monday's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I Street, Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Medeiros' name may be sent to the Northern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 3 Harbor Drive, Suite 105, Sausalito 94965; or to the American Cancer Society, Modesto Chapter, 604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350. Mejia, Juan 061014 p14 Juan Mejia July 21, 1931 — Oct. 11, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Juan Mejia of Patterson, who died Oct. 11 at his home. Mr. Mejia, 75, was a native of Mexico and lived in Patterson for 50 years. He was a farm laborer for 30 years and worked at Patterson Westside Farm, owned by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Mejia is survived by his wife, Rosa Elena Mejia of Modesto; son, Johnny Mejia of Kentucky; daughter, Elena Galvan of Stockton; brothers, Jose Mejia of Patterson and Alfredo Mejia of Texas; and two grandchildren. Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Meyer, Edward D H 060322 p14 Edward Donald Henry Meyer June 9, 1916 — March 16, 2006 Graveside services will be Thursday for Edward Donald Henry Meyer of Patterson, who died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Meyer, 89, was a native of Brainerd, Minn., and had lived in Patterson three years. He previously had lived in Oakdale four years and before that in Pollock Pines for 10 years. He was a member of Church of Christ in Patterson and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Sybil Meyer of Patterson; daughters, Jerri Davidson of Patterson and Nancy Hooper of San Jose; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thursday's services will begin at 11 a.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Contributions in Mr. Meyer's name may be sent to Church of Christ, P.O. Box 571, Patterson , CA 95363 Miranda-Magana, Roberto 060304 p9 Roberto Miranda-Magaρa Feb. 24, 1968 — March 1, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Roberto Miranda-Magaρa of Patterson, who died Wednesday at his home. Mr. Miranda-Magaρa, 38, was a native of Mexico and had lived in Patterson six years. He previously lived in Richmond from 1989 to 2000 and in Mexico before that. He was a field superintendent for Etter & Sons Construction for 17 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and also a member of the E.P.J., Encuentros de Promocion Juvenil, a religious group based in Oakland. Mr. Miranda-Magaρa enjoyed quail hunting, fishing and soccer. He was an avid fan of Futebol Clube American, a soccer team. Mr. Miranda-Magaρa is survived by his wife, Angelica M. Miranda of Patterson; children, Roberto Carlos Miranda, Luis Angel Miranda, Mayra Alexandra Miranda and Elsa Noemi Miranda, all of Patterson; parents, Justino and Ernestina Alvarez of Patterson; brothers, Ramon Miranda and Jesus Miranda, both of Richmond, Leonel Miranda, Fernando Miranda, Arnoldo Miranda, Amado Miranda and Armando Miranda, all of Patterson, and Justino Miranda of New Mexico; and sister, Mariela Quintana of Patterson. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. A visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Mora, Francisca 061108 p9 Francisca Mora June 4, 1916 — Nov. 4, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday for Francisca Mora of Patterson, who died Saturday at her home. Mrs. Mora, 90, was a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and lived 25 years in Patterson. She was a homemaker and mother of eight children. Mrs. Mora was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mrs. Mora is survived by her sons, Carlos Mora of Mexico, Roberto Mora and Jesus Mora, both of Patterson, and Juan Mora of Redlands; daughters, Socorro Boyso and Rosa Vela, both of Patterson, and Sara Gonzalez of Westley; brother, Manuel Garcia of Mexico; sisters, Juanita Garcia and Florencia Garcia, both of Mexico; 28 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Mora, and a daughter, Amelia Robles. Tuesday's Mass began at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial followed in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson handled arrangements. Morales, Arturo C 060520 p14 Arturo Carlos Morales; Services will be private for former Patterson resident Arturo Carlos Morales of Selma, who died Tuesday at Selma Community Hospital. Mr. Morales, 91, was a native of Nogales, Ariz., and moved to Patterson in 1956. He moved to Selma in 2005. Mr. Morales was a farm labor contractor. He had been a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of the Knights of Columbus, a church organization. Mr. Morales was on the board of directors of Golden Valley Health Centers of Patterson, Livingston and Merced. He also helped with the Senior Meals on Wheels program. His family remembers him as a man who loved to help people. Mr. Morales aimed to make sure low-income people could take advantage of the opportunities they were offered. Mr. Morales is survived by his wife of 67 years, Isabel V. Morales of Selma; sons, Arturo Morales Jr. of Stockton, Jimmy Morales of Idaho and David Morales of Selma; daughters, Irene Sandoval of Selma and Margie Trujillo of Livingston; 17 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bill Morales. Flowers or memorial contributions in Mr. Morales' name may be sent to Irene Sandoval, 2361 Hick St., Selma 93662. Thomas- Robinson Funeral Home, 2345 McCall Ave., in Selma is handling arrangements. Moren, Kenneth L 060107 p9 Kenneth L. Moren; A funeral service will be today in Turlock for longtime minister Kenneth Lewis Moren, 83, of Denair, who died Tuesday at Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. The Rev. Moren, 83, was a native of Bowie, Texas, and lived in Stanislaus County 33 years. He was a minister of Four Seasons Christian Fellowship Church in Turlock for 10 years. Before that, he was a minister for Assemblies of God churches in California for almost 40 years. The Rev. Moren enjoyed reading the Bible, gardening and working on cars. The Rev. Moren is survived by his wife, Ann Moren of Denair; children, Ronald Moren of Denair, Kenneth Moren of Patterson; Charles Moren of Valley Springs; Mary L Moren-Favrat of Sacramento and Stevan P. Moren of Ione; brothers, Jack Moren of Bakersfield and Joseph Moren of Comanche, Okla.; sisters, Louise Land of Bakersfield and Susan Bramhall of Dallas; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Today's service will begin at 1 p.m. at Four Seasons Christian Fellowship Church, 216 Columbia St., Turlock. Burial will follow in Ceres Cemetery Association, 1801 E. Whitmore, Ceres. Visitation was observed Friday at Whitehurst Norton & Dias Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock. Muniz, Jeffery A 060111 p5 Patterson man killed in rollover on Cox Road; A Patterson man died Saturday after his car overturned and struck at least two almond trees on Cox Road south of Grayson at about 11:30 a.m. Jeffery Muniz, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later, after suffering from blunt force injuries to the head, neck and chest, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office. "It was very traumatic," Westley-El Solyo fire chief Mike Lara said of Muniz's injuries. Muniz was headed northbound in a 1999 Mercury on Cox Road, just south of Frank Cox Road, when he lost control of his car, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The car swerved and then continued along the muddy east shoulder of the road, where it slid sideways into a tree, said CHP Brian Gantt, who was at the scene. The right rear of the car struck another tree, according to the CHP report, and Lara said the car hit a third tree, too. Preliminary reports indicate the car was traveling at a high rate of speed, Gantt said, and the CHP report said it appeared Muniz was not wearing a seatbelt. "The major impact was on the driver's side," Gantt said. A local resident spotted the accident and reported it to emergency dispatchers. Muniz was not breathing and had no pulse when firefighters and ambulance crews arrived, Lara said. Muniz, a self-employed handyman, was a Fremont native who had lived in Patterson for 15 years. He was married and had three children. Muniz's wife, Anna, said Tuesday that he had been traveling from his Patterson home to his parents' home in Riverbank at the time of the accident. Muniz, Jeffery A 060111 p14 Jeffery Allen Muniz Nov. 29, 1973 – Jan. 7, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Jeffery Allen Muniz, 32, of Patterson, who died Saturday south of Grayson of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Muniz was a native of Fremont and had lived in Patterson for 15 years. He was a self-employed handyman one year. Mr. Muniz was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a volunteer at the Parent Resource Center in Modesto. He liked to fix cars, loved to play with his children and was loved by his family. Mr. Muniz is survived by his wife, Anna Muniz of Patterson; children, Jeffery Muniz Jr., Amber Muniz and Alina Muniz, all of Patterson; parents, Javier and Barbara Moreno of Riverbank; brothers, Elias Muniz of Modesto and Javier Moreno Jr. of Riverbank; sister, Salina Moreno of Riverbank; and grandparents, Leo and Dora Ramirez of Riverbank and Idolina Moreno of Newark. Thursday's Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Muniz's name may be sent to The Muniz Children Trust Fund, U.S. Bank, 13 Plaza Circle, Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson is handling the arrangements. Nelson, Ruth G 060429 p8 Ruth Geraldine Nelson July 21, 1930 — April 25, 2006 Services will be Tuesday for Ruth Geraldine Gieselman Nelson of Patterson, who died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Nelson, 75, was a native of Evansville, Ind., and had lived in Patterson 44 years. She was a homemaker and had worked at Patterson Frozen Foods 15 years. She also farmed apricots many years with her husband. Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Patterson 50-Plus Club and a 10-year volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store in Patterson. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her children, David Nelson of Turlock, Mark Nelson and Kevin Nelson, both of Patterson, Beverly Brodie of Murphys and Carol Scott of Denair; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Reuben Sven Nelson, in 1999. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Tuesday's graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Nelson's name may be sent to Federated Church Memorial Fund, 45 S. El Circulo, Patterson 95363. Newrick, Ruby R 060218 p9 Ruby Rosalind Newrick Dec. 30, 1911 — Feb. 11, 2006 Services will be Wednesday for Ruby Rosalind Wroe Newrick of Patterson, 94, who died Saturday at San Luis Convalescent Hospital in Newman. Mrs. Newrick, was born and raised in Oldham, England, and had lived in Patterson three years. She previously had lived in Copperopolis 13 years and before that in Fremont four years. Mrs. Newrick also lived in Walled Lake, Mich., for a year between her returns to England. She was a member of Church of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Copperopolis. Mrs. Newrick worked 10 years at Skefco Ltd., a ball bearing manufacturer in Luton, England, before she married in 1934. She worked in a munitions factory throughout World War II. After the war, she and her husband owned and operated a fishand-chips shop in Oldham, England, from 1944 to 1954 and a green grocer produce store in Shaw, England, from 1954 to 1964. Before her retirement in 1976, she worked two years at The G.E.C. Ltd., a light bulb company in Luton. Mrs. Newrick is survived by her daughter, June Jackson, and her husband, Leonard, of Patterson; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Newrick, in 1986. Wednesday's memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Newrick's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350. Obaid, Saddam (Sam) 060902 p4 Very gratefully we would like to thank all the community being gathered with us in remembrance of his memory. Always remember him just the way he was: happy and lovable with family and all his friends. Asking Allah may his soul rest peace today, tomorrow and forever. In Memory of Saddam Obaid (Sam) January 2, 1982 - August 28, 2006 Obaid, Saddam (Sam) 060902 p4 Cordialmente les damos las gracias a toda la comunidad abernos acompaρado al recuerdo de su memoria. Recordandolo siempre como el era, alegre y amoroso para toda su gente y sus seres queridos. Pidiendo a Allah que alma descanse en paz hoy, maρana y siempre. Asi sea De mi parte del amor de tu vida te digo que nunca te voy olvida y que siempre vas hace, el amor de mi vida. TE AMO AMOR BABY Sam, Mas Que Mi Patron Mi Amigo y Mi Hermano Por Siempre Luis Your love Karen and Family Obaid En memoria de Saddam Obaid (Sam) Olguin, Bartolo 060617 p13 Bartolo Olguin Aug. 24, 1924 — May 22, 2006 Services are pending for former Patterson resident Bartolo Olguin, who died May 22 at Triumph Rehabilitation Hospital in Sugarland, Texas. Mr. Olguin, 81, was a native of Cardenas, San Luis Potosν, Mexico. An irrigator and farm laborer, he moved to Patterson in the early 1950s from Texas, then moved back to Texas in 2005. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of La Beneficiencia Sociedad Edad de Oro in Modesto. He liked to visit with his friends and play cards at Patterson's North Park. Mr. Olguin is survived by his son, Antolin Olguin of Brownsville, Texas; three daughters, Maria Del Rosario of Rochelle, Ill., Angelita Leal of Brownsville and Maggie Rivadeneyra of Houston; many sisters, including Maria Rivera of Patterson; many brothers, including Bruno Olguin of Patterson; and nine grandchildren. Earthman Funeral Directors, 2420 Fannin St., in Houston, is handling arrangements. Oliveira, Joe De Jr 060524 p9 Joe De Oliveira, Jr.; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for longtime Newman resident Joe De Oliveira Jr., 91, who died Friday at his home. Mr. De Oliveira was a native of Candelaria, Sγo Miguel, Azores. He moved to the U.S. with his family at age 16 and was a resident of Newman 75 years. He was a self-employed dairyman 36 years and a farmer, and he had also worked for and retired from Copeland Lumber Company. Mr. De Oliveira was the dean of Past Supreme Presidents of the S.E.S. Supreme Council, serving as Supreme President in 1948-49 and as a member of S.E.S. Council No. 7 of Gustine 65 years. In 1985, he was president and chairman for the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Miracles Celebration. He was also a past secretary and past treasurer for the celebration. Mr. De Oliveira was president of the Gustine Pentecost Society in 1959, and a past treasurer for the society, having served as part of it for 35 years. He was a 75-year member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Portuguese fraternal organizations I.D.E.S., Luso-American, U.P.E.C. and Brotherhood of Saint Anthony. He was a member of the Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California and the Golden Agers of Los Banos. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine. Mr. De Oliveira is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Beach of Newman; son, Henry De Oliveira of Patterson; brother, Albert De Oliveira of Stockton; sisters, Elsie Silveira and Agnes Silveira, both of Newman, Sarah Martell of Turlock and Dorothy Menezes of Los Banos; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine De Oliveira, and a son, Joe De Oliveira. Thursday's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, 370 Linden Ave., in Gustine. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. De Oliveira's name may be sent to the S.E.S. Supreme Council Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 247, Santa Clara 95052-0247; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman is handling arrangements. Ornelas, Dimas 060111 p6 Investigators are trying to determine whether a body that turned up in the Delta-Mendota Canal near gustine on Monday night have been a victim of a November accident near Westley. The Nov. 22 incident, in which a van of five farm workers plunged into the Delta-Mendota Canal, left at least three people confirmed dead and one survivor. We're treating this as suspicious until we determine the subject's identification and cause of death, said Sgt. Jason Goins of the Merced County Sheriff's Department about Monday's finding. A canal tender found the body at about noon Monday while doing maintenance work near Whitworth and Butts roads, Goins said. Irene Garcia, the Merced County coroner's assistant, said it is hard to determine much about the victim other than that he is male. At this point, his clothing is the only distinguishing feature investigators have to help identify him, she said. "He's been in the water for a long, long, long time," she said. Garcia said the family of 15-year-old Stockton resident Dimas Ornelas, who has been missing since the November accident in Westley, has contacted the coroner's office. The sheriff's department also is working with the California Highway Patrol, which handled that case, Goins said. Garcia noted there are other missing people in the area, so it is too early to determine whether the body is Dimas'. Dimas, who the CHP believes drove the Chevrolet Astro along the canal bank north of Needham Road on Nov. 22, is the only person in the van at the time who remains missing. The bodies of passengers Alicia Garcia, 16, and Ismael Hernandez, 31, were both recovered the day of the incident, and the body of Martin Albores, 28, was found in the canal northwest of Newman on Dec. 4. Dimas's brother, 17-year-old passenger Miguel Ornelas, is the only known survivor. Ornelas was able to swim through the rapid water of the canal, reach a side ladder and pull himself to safety. Ornelas, Dimas 060308 p5 Coroner: Recovered Body Was Local Farmworker; A body that turned up in the Delta-Mendota Canal near Gustine in January was a farm worker involved in a November accident near Westley, according to a Merced County coroner's report. DNA tests showed a boy found in the canal Jan. 9 was Dimas Ornelas, 15, of Stockton. Ornelas had been missing since Nov. 22, when a van carrying farm workers plunged into the Delta-Mendota Canal north of Needham Road, leaving four people dead. Ornelas was the driver of the van, according to California Highway Patrol reports. Ornelas, whom the CHP believes drove the Chevrolet Astro along the canal bank, was the only person in the van still missing. The bodies of passengers Alicia Garcia, 16, and Ismael Hernandez, 31, were both recovered the day of the incident, and the body of Martin Albores, 28, was found in the canal northwest of Newman on Dec. 4. Ornelas' brother, 17-year-old passenger Miguel Ornelas, was the only survivor. He pulled himself up a ladder to escape the canal. A canal tender found Ornelas' body Jan. 9 while doing routine maintenance work near Whitworth and Butts roads. When the body was first found, the Merced County Sheriff's Department said it was hard to determine much about the victim other than that he was male. The coroner determined that Ornelas had drowned. The sheriff's department outsourced the DNA test, results of which were received Feb. 14. The department immediately contacted the teen's family, deputy coroner Jackie Hicks said Monday. The state Department of Industrial Relations is investigating the employment-related aspects of the accident, and results of that should be complete by May 22, said department spokeswoman Renee Bacchini. The department's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement will determine whether the workers' employer, Salida-based Jose Alfaro, was licensed and at least 18 years old. The division of Occupational Safety and Health will investigate safety issues regarding the driver and the van itself. Ortiz, Jose C 060311 p9 Jose Cueva Ortiz Nov. 27, 1923 — March 9, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Jose Cueva Ortiz of Patterson, who died Thursday at his home. Mr. Ortiz, 82, was a native of Mexico and had lived in Patterson one year. He previously had lived in Los Angeles many years. Mr. Ortiz was a 20-year employee of a paper factory and enjoyed golfing. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his daughter, Angie Ortiz of Sacramento; sister, Maria Concepcion Ortiz of Mexico; nephews, Lonides Ortega and Vicente Ortega, both of Westley, Miguel Ortega, Mariano Ortega and Alberto Ortega, all of Patterson, and Jose Ortega of Stockton; nieces, Ana Maria Arreola, Sara Estrella, Teresa Ortega and Maria Palafax, all of Patterson, and Graceala Figueroa of Woodland. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. A visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Ortiz, Jose P 060816 p9 Jose Pedro Ortiz Jan. 31, 1924 — Aug. 14, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Jose Pedro Ortiz of Patterson, who died Monday. Mr. Ortiz, 82, was a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and had lived in Patterson 25 years. He worked 25 years in the road construction industry. He enjoyed gardening, walking and being in the company of family, friends and neighbors. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his sons, Javier Ortiz, Arturo Ortiz and Pedro Ortiz Jr., all of Patterson; daughters, Amalia Momberger of Salt Lake City, Utah, Antonia Ortiz DeCastillo of Mexico, and Olga Ortiz and Yolanda Ortiz, both of Patterson; five brothers and four sisters, all of Mexico; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia Barrera De Ortiz. Thursday's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ortiz's name may be sent to Community Hospice Inc., 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356- 9259. Palafox, Esperanza V 060719 p12 Esperanza V. Palafox Oct. 20, 1953 — July 13, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Esperanza V. Palafox of Patterson, who died Thursday at her home. Mrs. Palafox, 52, was a native of Mexico and had lived in Patterson for a year. She was a resident of Stanislaus County for two years and had previously lived in Santa Clara County 25 years. Mrs. Palafox was a homemaker. Mrs. Palafox is survived by her husband, Carlos G. Palafox of Patterson; father, Fortino Verduzco of Mexico; mother, Reynalda Lucatero Verduzco of San Jose; sons, Jesus Palafox of San Jose and Gonzalo Palafox of Stockton; daughters, Carmen Palafox of Virginia Beach, Va., Vanessa Palafox of San Diego and Nereida Palafox of Virginia Beach; brothers, Miguel Verduzco of Florida, Fortino Verduzco and Osvaldo Verduzco of San Jose and Adan Verduzco of Fremont; sisters, Maria Verduzco of San Francisco, Socorro Negrete of Madera, Guillermina Verduzco of Texas and Guadalupe Verduzco of San Jose; and eight grandchildren. Today's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from noon to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave, in Patterson, is handling arrangements. Pantosa, Felizano 060923 p15 Feliziano Pantosa Feb. 2, 1973 — Sept. 21, 2006 A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Feliziano Pantosa of Patterson, who died Thursday in Modesto. Mr. Pantosa, 33, was a native of Mexico and lived in Patterson for a year. He was a self-employed retail auto salesman for 10 years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Mr. Pantosa is survived by his wife, Rosalva Pantosa; sons, Julio Pantosa, Kevin Pantosa, Juan Pantosa and Arturo Pantosa; daughters, Sonia Pantosa and Judith Pantosa, parents, Efrain Pantosa and Victorina Pantosa; brother, Julio Pantosa; and sisters, Anna Pantosa, Marybell Pantosa and Elizabeth Pantosa, all of Patterson. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Parr, Betty Lee 061220 p17 Betty Lee Parr Oct. 18, 1929 — Dec. 16, 2006 A funeral service will be today for Betty Lee Tafolla Parr, 77, who died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, with her son at her side. She was born to Inez Alderete Tafolla and Laura Rogers in San Angelo, Texas. She worked as a psychiatric technician for 41 years, including at Agnew State Hospital in Santa Clara, and retired from Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Services. Mrs. Parr was a member of First Baptist Church in Patterson and Preceptor Xi Phi of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She was a devoted intake registrar/record-keeping volunteer and former president of the Westside Food Pantry in Patterson. She also served as a grand juror for Stanislaus County for a term. Her resilient and courageous spirit through many trials and losses over the years was an inspiration to many. Her smile demonstrated her desire to maximize joy in everyday living. She had a strong work ethic that continued throughout her life. She enjoyed taking beach trips, listening to various genres of music, dancing, working on word puzzles, shopping for bargains, gardening, sewing, traveling and watching documentaries about wild animals and exotic places. Mrs. Parr is survived by son Thomas Lee Gomez, and his wife, Diana DeYoung Gomez, as well as their children, Thomas Lee Gomez II and Jennise Gomez Towle, and grandchildren, Ava Gomez, Riley Towle and Carson Lee Towle, all of San Jose; and daughter Deborah Parr Noblitt, and her husband, Robert Noblitt, and their daughter, Rachel Noblitt, all of Patterson. Other survivors are Mrs. Parr's grandchildren Gina Gomez, and her children, Jacob and Julia Dominguez of San Jose and Julie Gomez of Newport News, Va., and Sarah Gomez of San Francisco; sisters, Mildred Hanstein of San Jose and Charlyn Gaeta of Victorville; four nephews and two nieces; and a host of extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James H. Parr; sons, Joe Gomez and Charles Richard Gomez; daughter, Alice Parr; and grandson, Christopher Gomez. Today's funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Parr's name may be sent to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1144, Patterson 95363. Parker, Lois 061101 p17 Lois Parker March 19, 1918 — Oct 26, 2006 A funeral service was Monday for former Crows Landing resident Lois Parker of London, Ark, who died Thursday at Saint Mary s Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. Mrs. Parker, 88, was born to the late Benjamin and Leila Stroud Bratton in Dardanelle, Ark. She was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church near London. Mrs. Parker is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Sandie Parker of Mariposa and Herb and Thresa Parker of London two daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty and Chuck Maddox of Nevada City Jane and Ron Wood of Pasadena and Bud Odom of Grants Pass, Ore.; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Peggy Bratton of Camden, Ark.; a sister, Mickey Strickland of Russellville; 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and seven great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jock Thomas Parker; two daughters and a son-in-law, Florence and Chuck Sund and Vera Odom; a brother and five sisters; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Brock Cemetery near London. Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville handled arrangements. An online obituary and guest book are available at www.shinnfuneraLcom. Poole, Esther C 060419 p7 Esther Cloe Poole Aug. 8, 1926 - April 11, 2006Services will be today for Esther Cloe Bennett Poole, 79, of Sun Valley, Nev., who died Tuesday in Reno. Mrs. Poole was a native of Crosbyton, Texas, and had lived in Sun Valley nine years. Before that time she lived in Patterson, on and off, for 16 years, and before that in Alameda 46 years. She was a homemaker and worked 20 years for Mother's Cookies in Oakland. Mrs. Poole was affiliated with the Baptist Church wherever she lived. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Pole is survived by her husband, Carl G. Poole of Sun Valley; sons, Bruce Edwin Poole of Napa and William Carl Poole of Patterson; daughters, Sue Carol Poole of Fernley, Nev., and Doris Mae Dickson of Concord; 13 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.Visitation will be observed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, followed immediately by the funeral service at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Porto, Allison R 060325 p9 Allison Rheann Porto Sept. 11, 1983— Mareji 19,2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Allison Rheann Porto of Patterson, who died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Miss Porto, 22, was born in Hayward and had lived in Patterson since 1989. She was a food service worker. She graduated from Modesto High School in 2001, where she played softball and volleyball. She attended Modesto Junior College. Miss Porto was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto. She liked to sketch as a hobby and especially loved her dog, Roxie. Miss Porto is survived by her companion, Will Patterson of Modesto; parents, Jeff and Joanne Porto of Patterson; grandparents, Cindie and Robert Darvo of San Lorenzo, Rosemary and Robert Porto of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Wilbur and Brenda Silva of San Lorenzo; and great-grandfather Melvin Mathews of Oakland. Monday s Mass will be celebrated at 11 a,m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 709 J St., Modesto. Services will conclude at the church. Sunday's visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m., at McHenry Chapel Franklin & Downs, 1050 MeHenry Ave., Modesto. Memorial contributions in Miss Porto s name may be sent to St. Stanislaus School Athletic Programs, 1416 Maze Blvd., Modesto 95851. Prevostini, Clyde M 060823 p9 Clyde Mario Prevostini Feb. 5, 1926 — Aug. 19, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Clyde Mario Prevostini of Patterson, who died Saturday at his home. Mr. Prevostini, 80, was a native of Dos Palos. He lived in Patterson 55 years and previously lived in Los Banos. He worked 20 years as a maintenance engineer at Del Puerto Hospital in Patterson until his retirement. He previously worked 18 years for E.L. Fink & Son Plumbing of Patterson and five years for Joaquin Azevedo Dairy in Patterson. Mr. Prevostini was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Asiatic- Pacific campaign. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of the Knights of Columbus at the church. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was grand marshal of the Patterson Apricot Fiesta parade in 1990, a volunteer firefighter for the Patterson Fire Department and a board member for El Solyo Village. He was also a member of the Golden Agers of Los Banos. Mr. Prevostini loved spending time with his family, including his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and traveling. Mr. Prevostini is survived by his wife, Betty M. Prevostini of Patterson; sons, Steve Prevostini of Patterson and Mike Prevostini of Modesto; daughter, Clydene McNatt of Turlock; sisters, Eloise Girotti of Monterey and Alice Di Lorenzo of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Today's Mass will begin at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Prevostini's name may be sent to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. Radtke, Debra L 060830 p5 Debra Lee Radtke Oct. 9, 1955 — Aug. 24, 2006 A memorial service was Sunday for Debra Lee Radtke of Patterson, who died Thursday at her home. Mrs. Radtke, 50, was a native of Glendale and had lived in Patterson four years. She was the owner of DLS Enterprises, a notary public and a homemaker. Mrs. Radtke graduated in 1973 from Hoover High School in Glendale. She was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. She enjoyed crafts and time spent with her grandson and family. She also enjoyed traveling on her motorcycle. Mrs. Radtke is survived by her husband, Mark A. Radtke of Patterson; daughters, Erica Lee Mann of Mississippi and Laura Mae Burnett of Washington; father, Merle Eugene Miller of Nice; mother, Willadean L. Stelmack of Pomona; sisters, Christina Leach of Pomona, Cherish Nicitich of Hillsboro, Ore., and Janein White of Pomona; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Miller. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Radtke's name may be sent to the Leukemia Society of America, 3105 Fite Circle, Suite 101, Sacramento 95827. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, handled arrangements. Radulovich, Tari C 060412 p6 Tari Cartwright Radulovich March 3, 1955 — April 6, 2006 Funeral services were Saturday for Tari Cartwright Radulovich, who died Thursday in Orem, Utah, after a battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Radulovich, 51, is described as a selfless person who devoted her life to her family and to bringing individuals closer to the Lord. Mrs. Radulovich was Miss Teen South Salt Lake City in her youth. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from City University in Bellevue, Wash., and was working to complete a distance-learning master's degree in education from Capella University in Minneapolis. Professionally, her career included stints as president of The TARI Group in Salt Lake City, a computer company; senior manager of KPMG in Los Angeles, an accounting and consulting firm; and president of Unix Source America in San Francisco, a computer company. She left her professional career to devote her time and talents to raising her children, whom she home schooled. She was the author of "Eternal Harvest," a book that offers a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perspective on home schooling and accelerated learning. She was also a guest and keynote speaker at LDS home schooling conferences across the country. Mrs. Radulovich spent her life in Utah, the San Francisco Bay Area and Newman. She was married to her husband, Michael, in the Oakland Temple. She was a past member of the Crows Landing Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was well-known on the West Side and will be missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Radulovich is survived by her husband, Michael Radulovich, of Orem; her children, Brandali Radulovich Dribble, and her husband, Dustin, Mickelle Radulovich and Steven Radulovich, all of Orem; and her parents, William and Marilyn Cartwright of St. George, Utah. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, in Utah, handled arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.larkin mortuary.com. Ragsdale, Lew H Jr 050902 p13 Lew H. Ragsdale Jr. July 26, 1961— Aug. 28, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson for Lew H. Ragsdale Jr., 45, of Modesto, who died Monday in Turlock. Mr. Ragsdale was a native of San Diego. He was a resident of Modesto the past 15 years and previously had lived five years in Patterson. Mr. Ragsdale was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 19 years. He had worked out of Turlock Post Office the past 15 years. Mr. Ragsdale is survived by his wife, Monica Gonzales of Modesto; sons, Paul Ragsdale of Newman and Matthew Ragsdale of Modesto; and daughter, Shawn Ragsdale of Modesto. Inurnment will be private. Raines, Beulah A 060208 p11 Beulah A. Raines April 5, 1910 — Jan 25, 2006 Private family services were for Beulah A. Raines who died Jan. 25 in Danville at the age of 95. Mrs. Raines was born in San Mateo and was a 1927 graduate of Burlingame High School. She enjoyed playing field hockey and participated in many track and field events while in college. After she graduated from San Jose State University, she started her elementary school teaching career in Crows Landing at Bonita Elementary School. She married Ray T. Raines in 1935, and then taught for many years as a substitute teacher in the Patterson Unified School District. Mrs. Raines enjoyed playing the piano and played for student performances while she was a teacher at Bonita Elementary School. She continued to practice and play the piano until recently for her own and others' enjoyment. Playing bridge was another hobby Mrs. Raines enjoyed throughout her life. She and her husband lived in Patterson for many years. They moved to Pacific Grove when Ray retired from ranching in the Patterson area. The couple lived there until 1996, when they moved to a retirement community in Walnut Creek. Ray Raines died March 21, 1999. Mrs. Raines is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Raines Quick of Lafayette; grandson, Robert T. Quick of Ione; granddaughter, Wendy A. Peterson of Seattle; and two greatgrandchildren, Nate and Holly Peterson of Seattle. Ramirez, Enrique D 060610 p8 Enrique Diaz Ramirez Feb. 5, 1918 — June 8, 2006 A funeral service will be Monday for Enrique Diaz Ramirez of Patterson, who died Thursday at Colony Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Modesto. Mr. Ramirez, 88, as a native of Santiago Papasquiaro, in Durango, Mexico, and had lived in Patterson 10 years. He previously lived in Inyo six years. He worked seven years as a cannery worker for Contadina Foods. He was a member of El Nuevo Pacto Church in Modesto. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Ramirez of Patterson; children, Fernando Ramirez, Santiago Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Estela C. Zarate and Lidia Gallagos, all of Chicago, Javier Ramirez of Patterson, Enrique Ramirez Jr. and Otlia Arellano, both of Inyo, Alicia Prado of Modesto, and Maria Elena Corral and Ana Nevarez, both of San Jose; brothers, Jose Ramirez of San Jose and Armando Ramirez of Mexico; 38 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Monday's services will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ramirez's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto, 95350; or to El Nuevo Pacto Church, 1309 12th St., Modesto 95350. Ramirez, Rudy R 060429 p8 Rudy R. Ramirez Feb. 8, 1942 — April 25, 2006 Rudy R. Ramirez, 64, of Patterson, died Tuesday of injuries sustained in an automobile accident between Patterson and Turlock. Mr. Ramirez was a native of Coleman, Texas, and had lived in Patterson 41 years. He was a welder for Foster Farms Co. for 26 years and an active member of Ward Avenue Baptist Church in Patterson. He was a great father, grandfather and husband. He loved his family and his children and worked hard to provide for them. He was very compassionate, very generous and a strong Christian. He loved his home state of Texas and also enjoyed living in California. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Julia Ramirez of Patterson; children, James Ramirez, Rudy Ramirez Jr. and Ruben Ramirez, all of Patterson, Christina Gamez of Modesto and Sylvia Poyorena of Escalon; brothers, Julian Ramirez, Nicolas Ramirez, Jessie Ramirez, Ramiro Ramirez and Conception Ramirez, all of Texas; sisters, Carmen Trinidad and Dora Calk, both of Texas; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately by an evening service. Wednesday's funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ramirez's name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Sacramento Office, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento 95833. Ramirez, Rudy Sr 060429 p5 Two Patterson Residents Die in Separate Crashes; Orland Woman also Killed, Passengers Hospitalized Two Patterson residents and an Orland woman died in two separate car accidents on rural roads between Patterson and Turlock on Tuesday. Josefina Flores, 42, of Patterson, was killed in an accident on Central and Monte Vista avenues early Tuesday after her car ran a stop sign, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Her son was hospitalized with major injuries and later released. Rudy Ramirez Sr., 64, also of Patterson, died in a collision Tuesday evening on West Main Street, west of Crows Landing Road, after a 2006 Toyota Matrix drifted into his lane of traffic, according to the CHP. The driver of the Matrix, 58-year-old Orland resident Janis Barnes, also died at the scene. Her 7 year old Turlock grandson, who was in the car, was airlifted to Children's Hospital Central California in Madera with major injuries. In the latter incident, Ramirez was headed westbound in a 1993 Toyota pickup on West Main Street at about 5:25 p.m. An eastbound headed 2006 Toyota Matrix, driven by Barnes, for some reason crossed into the westbound lane. Ramirez appeared to have seen the Matrix drift into his lane, according to the CHP, and he turned his pickup to the right. However, he could not avoid crashing into the Matrix, and the left front of each vehicle crashed into the other head on. The front ends of both the blue pickup and the silver Matrix were crumpled, and parts of the Matrix's engine were exposed following the accident. Mountain View Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to the accident, and Patterson Fire Department and Patterson District Ambulance assisted. Steve Hall, a division chief for Patterson Fire Department, said emergency responders initially extracted Ramirez from his pickup, thinking he had a pulse, but later discovered he did not. Ramirez was returning from his work in Turlock at the time of the accident, his son Ruben Ramirez said. Ramirez had lived in Patterson 41 years and had been a welder for Foster Farms for 26 years. Ruben Ramirez said his father was often quiet, but people paid attention to him when he spoke. He was a strong Christian, and a true American, he said. CHP closed West Main Street between Carpenter and Crows Landing roads for about two hours after the crash. Everyone involved in the accident wore safety restraints, and the vehicles were traveling at unknown speeds, according to CHP reports. In the earlier Tuesday accident, Flores was traveling eastbound in a 2005 Nissan Sentra on Monte Vista Avenue at 5:57 a.m. and had slowed to about 1 to 5 mph when driving past a stop sign at Central Avenue, according to CHP reports. Hughson resident Randy Yarberry, 38, was traveling southbound on Central Avenue in a 1998 Dodge Ram at about 60 mph when the Sentra crossed Monte Vista Avenue in front of him. The front of the Ram hit the left side of the Sentra. The impact caused both vehicles to veer eastward, and the Ram overturned and landed in an oat field. Flores' son, Javier Solis, was transported to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries. He was released Thursday. Yarberry was transported with minor injuries to Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Everyone involved in the accident wore seat belts. Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores-Bearrup, said Flores was on her way to drop off Solis at Pitman High School in Turlock before heading to her job at Wellness Recovery Center in Modesto. Flores, who like, Ramirez, was active in her church, grew up in Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School in 1981. She returned to Patterson last year after having lived in Modesto for many years. The reason she returned to Patterson was because she remembered and loved Patterson as a kid, Flores-Bearrup said. Reader, Harry A 060218 p9 Harry Allen Reader Nov. 16, 1955 — Feb. 14, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Harry Allen Reader, 50, of Newman, who died Tuesday at his home. Mr. Reader was a native of Fairfield and had lived in Newman three years. Before that, he lived in Patterson 42 years. A 1973 graduate of Patterson High School, he was a cheese processor three years with F & A Dairy in Newman and a parishioner of Patterson's Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Reader is survived by his wife, Kristin Reader of Gustine; children, Melissa and Allison Reader, both of Gustine; mother, Zelda Reader of Modesto; and sisters, Tina Graver and Jeanne Asher, both of Modesto, and Patty Harrison of Novato. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Reader. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will be private. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave. Contributions in Mr. Reader's name may be sent to the Reader Children Trust Fund, c/o Tri County Bank, P.O. Box 217, Patterson, 95363. Remily, Muriel L 060121 p15 Muriel Leah Remily Nov. 5, 1914 — Jan. 17, 2006 Funeral services will be private for Muriel Leah Bates Remily, 91, of Carmel Valley, who died Tuesday at Pacific Grove Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Remily was a native of San Jose and had lived in Carmel Valley six years. She previously had lived in Patterson 10 years. She was a pianist who performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival and was a recording artist in the 1950s. Mrs. Remily worked as a Santa Clara County social worker and owned a hair salon in Cupertino for many years. She was affiliated with Community Church of Christ in San Jose and was a member of the Native Daughters and the Musicians Union of San Jose. She also enjoyed oil painting. Mrs. Remily is survived by her daughter, Barbara Keller of Carmel; brother, Robert Bates of Stockton; grandchildren, David Keller and his wife, Stephanie, and Sand Mullen, all of Patterson; great-grandchildren, Chase Mullen, Zachary, Emma and Justin Keller, and Noelle Ochoa and her husband, Michael, all of Patterson; and great-great grandchild, Michael D. Ochoa of Patterson. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Keller. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Rightsell, Alma A 060218 p9 Alma Amelia Rightsell July 22, 1930 — Feb. 11, 2006 Family services will be private for Alma Amelia Rightsell, who died Feb. 11 in Windsor. Mrs. Rightsell, 75, a Patterson native, lived in town until July 1978, when she moved to Sonoma County. Mrs. Rightsell was an avid gardener who grafted her own fruit and nut trees and was famous in her neighborhood for her vegetables and heirloom tomatoes. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Windsor and previously of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She was well-loved and will be missed. Mrs. Rightsell is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don Rightsell of Windsor; son, James Rightsell of Patterson; siblings, Julius Boschi, Annie Barcellos and Rose Silva, all of Patterson; and grandchildren, Patrick and Nicole Rightsell, both of Santa Rosa. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Rightsell. Adobe Creek Funeral Home, 331 Lakeville St., Petaluma, is handling arrangements. Rightsell, Wealthie C. 061018 p8 Wealthie C. Rightsell Sept. 6, 1907 — Oct. 14, 2006 A memorial service will be today for Wealthie C. Rightsell of Patterson, who died Saturday at her home. Mrs. Rightsell, 99, was a native of Riverton, Iowa, and had lived in Patterson for 69 years. She was a homemaker and previously worked at Patterson Frozen Foods for many years. She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 748. She was a member of Patterson Covenant Church. Mrs. Rightsell is survived by two sons, Don Rightsell of Windsor and Charles Rightsell of Boulder, Colo.; two brothers, Glenn Scoles and Gordon Scoles, both of Iowa; a sister, Kathryne Brown of Ventura; eight grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Rightsell; a son, Duane Rightsell; a daughter, Joyce Rightsell; and two sisters, Frances Scher and Joanne Mullins. Today's service will begin at 10 a.m. at Patterson Covenant Church, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rightsell's name may be sent to the Patterson Covenant Church Memorial Fund, 435 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson is handling arrangements. Ripley, Michael 060125 p7 Michael Ripley; Services will be Friday for Michael Ripley of Grayson, who died Friday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Ripley, 59, was a native of Fagatogo, American Samoa, and had lived in Grayson two years. He was a bus boy for the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco 40 years. Mr. Ripley was a U.S. Navy veteran. He liked to watch football and baseball. Mr. Ripley is survived by his son, Michael Ripley of Maui, Hawaii, and daughter, Nadine Ripley of Oahu, Hawaii; brothers, Lafaele Ripley of San Francisco, Faleagafua Ripley and Sio Ripley, both of Samoa, and Vitile Puaauli of Modesto; sisters, Theresa Savaii of San Jose, Rose Gomez of Patterson and Nie Poteki of Modesto; and two grandchildren. Friday's graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Eaton Family Funeral Home, 513 12th St., Modesto. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ripley's name may be sent to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356. Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Wlm A 060513 p17 William Antonio Rodriguez-Gonzalez Jan. 2, 1982 - May 1, 2006 Services were this week for William Antonio Rodriguez-Gonzalez, 24, of Los Angeles, who died May 1 in Blythe. Mr. Rodriguez-Gonzalez was a native of El Salvador. He lived in Los Angeles four years and previously had lived in Patterson 10 years. Mr. Rodriguez-Gonzalez is survived by his parents, Jose Rodriguez of Kodiak, Alaska, and Juanna Gonzalez of El Salvador. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, handled arrangements. Rogers, Helen G 060208 p11 Helen Grace Rogers Oct. 15, 1909 — Feb. 4, 2006 Services will be private for Helen Grace Palmgren Rogers, 96, of Turlock, who died Saturday at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Rogers was a native of Kankakee, Ill., and had lived in Turlock six years. She was a homemaker and ranch owner with her husband in the Turlock and Modesto areas for 40 years. She then retired to Moss Landing, where she lived 38 years. Mrs. Rogers is survived by a son, Bob Rogers of Santa Barbara; daughters, Eleanor Giles of Patterson and Mary Ann Rogers of Modesto; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Jim R. Rogers; a son; and two grandsons. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Rogers' name may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Ruiz, Isabella 060715 p7 Isabella Ruiz July 7, 2006 — July 7, 2006 A funeral service was Friday for newborn Isabella Ruiz of Modesto, who died July 7 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Isabella is survived by her parents, Hector Ruiz and Julie Flores of Modesto; grandparents, Asuncion and Alicia Ruiz of Patterson and Baltazar and Gertrudis Flores of Ceres; greatgrandparents, Agripina Vargas of Patterson, Pascual Flores of Modesto and Rosalio and Filomena Ruiz and Jovita Cantoran, all of Mexico. Visitation was observed at McHenry Chapel- Franklin and Downs, where a rosary was recited. Burial was in Ceres Memorial Park, 1801 Whitmore Ave., in Ceres. Sabio, Nepamoceno S 060304 p9 Nepamoceno Soller Sabio March 15, 1912 — Feb. 24, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday for Nepamoceno "Nep" Soller Sabio, 93, of Patterson, who died Friday at his home. Mr. Sabio was a native of Cabugou, Philippines, and had lived in Patterson a year. He previously had lived in Fresno for many years. Mr. Sabio was a supply officer for 30 years in the U.S. Navy and served in the Merchant Marines before he retired in 1976. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson and a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group. Mr. Sabio is survived by his daughter, Therese Segura of Patterson; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Monday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Contributions in Mr. Sabio's name may be sent to Knights of Columbus, Father Rose Council No. 4178, P.O. Box 214, Patterson 95363; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Sai Millie, C. 0611-28 p9 Millie C. Sai April 5, 1915 — Nov. 24, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday for Millie C. Sai, 91, of Patterson, who died at home Friday after a four-year battle with cancer. Mrs. Sai's desire to live and be with her husband and family defied all odds given by the medical profession. A week before she died, she and her husband, Raymond, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 17, along with their family. She was born in Gustine to Filemina and John Borrelli, the third eldest of 12 children. She worked at the Carnation plant in Gustine until she married her husband, Raymond, in 1946. The two spent most of their time together in Merced and Modesto before retiring and moving to Patterson. Mrs. Sai lived a full and active life. Besides raising two daughters, she worked full time and retired from Montgomery Ward in Modesto after many years of service as a department manager. She regularly attended reunions at Hometown Buffet with her friends from Ward's. Throughout the years, she was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, the Italian Catholic Federation and the Patterson Garden Club. Mrs. Sai was a devout Christian and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her faith and Catholic beliefs were a major part of her life and contributed to who she was as a person and how she lived her life. Mrs. Sai was ahead of her time, balancing a career with family. Her family remembers her as a true example of genuine, unconditional love and an inspiration to all who knew her. Her husband, Ray, describes her as a "hard-working woman who took wonderful care of her husband." "She was a wonderful woman," he said. Mrs. Sai is survived by her husband, Raymond Sai of Patterson; daughters, Flora Rae Washburn of Lexington, Ky., and Jo Ann Sai Floriani of Danville; brothers, Joe Borrelli and Frank Borrelli, both of Gustine; sisters, Angie DePonte of Modesto, Edith Ghisletta of Patterson, Mary Nunes, Sue Beard Gamberdilli of San Anselmo; grandchildren, Nicole Kilgore, Lori Washburn, and Sai Washburn; and great-grandchildren, Gage Washburn and Conor, Keenlyn and Caidan Rose Kilgore. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Borrelli and Tony Borrelli, and a sister, Josephine Marttuci. Thursday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. A reception will follow. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, in Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed by a rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Sai's name may be sent to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356; or to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Patterson 95363. Salais Eudolio 061230 p11 Eudolio Salais Oct. 27, 1942 — Dec. 24, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Eudolio Salais of Patterson, who died Sunday at his home. Mr. Salais, 64, was a native of Crystal City, Texas, and had lived in the Turlock area and in Patterson. He was a farm laborer for 37 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Salais is survived by his mother, Margarita Salais of Patterson; brother, Hector Salais of Modesto; and sisters, Olivia Salazar of Stockton, Soyla Nino of Patterson and Lilia Esqueda of Ceres. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons St., in Turlock. Burial will follow in Turlock Memorial Park, 425 N. Soderquist Road. Visitation will be observed from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil at 7 p.m., at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Chapel, 286 W. Main St., in Turlock. Samples, Charlene L 060121 p15 Charlene L. Samples Feb. 15, 1937 — Jan. 12, 2006 An open house memorial service will be Sunday in Manteca for Charlene LaRae (Higby) Samples, 68, of Patterson, who died Jan. 12 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Samples grew up and attended schools in Livermore. She later moved to Woodland, where she lived 35 years and worked as a nurse at Woodland Memorial Hospital more than 20 years. Mrs. Samples then moved to Tracy to be closer to her family, and eventually retired in Patterson. Mrs. Samples enjoyed camping, playing pool and watching Lifetime television. She was a special grandmother to her grandchildren and loved talking to her daughters on the phone daily. Mrs. Samples looked forward to her weekly hair appointment with Cathy in Patterson and enjoyed going to town for shopping, eating and visiting with friends and family. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and her fun-loving personality. Mrs. Samples is survived by her children, Donald Lee Samples Jr. of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dennis Clyde Samples, and his wife, Patty, of Severy, Kan., Cheryl Jean Jacobson, and her husband, Jake, of Patterson and Carene Lin Brandrup, and her husband, Monte, of Manteca; a brother, Lloyd Higby, and his wife, Jean, of Manteca; 11 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Donald Samples Sr. Sunday's open-house memorial will begin at 2 p.m. at the home of Carene and Monte Brandrup in Manteca. For information: P. L. Fry & Son Funeral Home in Manteca, 239-1242. Burial will be in Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 Country Road 22, Woodland. Contributions in Mrs. Samples' name may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Samuelson, Gene P 060107 p9 Gene Paul Samuelson; Services will be Jan. 14 for Gene Paul Samuelson, 67, who died Dec. 23 at Enloe Medical Center in Chico after a fiveyear battle with cancer. Mr. Samuelson was a native of Lincoln, Neb., and lived in Omaha before he moved to Patterson in 1987. He and his wife moved to Magalia in 2003. Mr. Samuelson was a district job office manager for Peter Kiewit Sons in Omaha and after retirement worked for Pan Pacific Recreation Vehicles in French Camp. He enjoyed camping and nature. Mr. Samuelson was a member of Craig Memorial Congregational Church in Paradise. Mr. Samuelson is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janet Samuelson of Magalia; a daughter, Danielle Dowd, and her husband, Keith, of Paradise; a stepmother, Berdena Samuelson of Lincoln; a brother, Roger Samuelson, and his wife, Lenore, of Ellsworth, Kan.; and a granddaughter, Mackenzie Dowd of Paradise. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Craig Memorial Congregational Church, 5665 Scottwood Road, Paradise. Contributions in Mr. Samuelson's name may be sent to Craig Memorial Congregational Church at that same address. The Neptune Society of Northern California, 1353 E. Eighth St., Chico 95928, is handling arrangements. Sanchez-Torres, Alfonso 060201 p7 Alfonso Sanchez-Torres Jan. 7, 1953 — Jan. 23, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Alfonso Sanchez-Torres of Fort Worth, Texas, who died Jan. 23 at Kindred Hospital Southwest in Fort Worth. FMr. Sanchez-Torres, 53, was a native of Mexico and had lived in Fort Worth three months. He previously had lived in the Patterson and Gustine areas 10 years. He was a construction worker 20 years. Mr. Sanchez-Torres is survived by his daughter, Maria Carmen Rico of Patterson; brothers, Amador Bejines of Hollister, Secundino Bejines, Arnoldo Sanchez and Ramiro Sanchez, all of San Jose, Belongro Bejines of Michoacan, Mexico, and Elizondo Sanchez of Patterson; sisters, Ma Guadalupe Bejines of San Jose, Ana Bejines of Guanajuato, Mexico, Piedad Sanchez and Estela Sanchez, both of Michoacan, Vitalina Sanchez of Stockton and Maria Elena Sanchez of Long Beach; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Adan Sanchez. Friday's Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Santos, Guerrero Q 060415 p9 Services Planned for Isabel ‘Beck' Leon Guerrero Quintana Santos Jan. 15, 1920 — April 10, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Isabel "Beck" Leon Guerrero Quintana Santos, who died Monday at the home of her son, J. "Chaka" Santos, and his wife, Rosanne, in Lathrop. Mrs. Santos, 86, was born in Inarajan, Peca, Guam. She settled in Union City when she came to the United States. Her family remembers her as a loving and nurturing mother and homemaker. She loved to prepare elaborate meals for family and friends. Mrs. Santos also crocheted beautiful tablecloths and was a great Guamanian and American pastry baker. Mrs. Santos was a frequent visitor to Patterson and enjoyed her friends there. She was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Union City and St. Joseph's Solidarity of Mary in Guam and a member of the Alameda Guam Club, a service and social organization. Mrs. Santos is survived by her sons, J. "Chaka" Santos, of Lathrop, Michael Q. Santos of Alameda and Roy Q. Santos of Port Orchard, Wash; daughter, Vicenta "Vennie" S. Gunter of Patterson; sisters, Maria Q. Cruz of Inarajan and Cecilia Q. Balajadia of Fremont; brothers, Alejo L.G. Quintana of San Jose, Mariano L.G. Quintana of Sunnyvale, Jose L.G. Quintana of Las Vegas, Thomas L.G. Quintana of Oakland and Ramon Quintana and Vicente Quintana, both of Guam; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special caregiver, Gemma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Mesa Santos; a sister, Victoria L.G. Quintana; and four bothers, Francisco Quintana, Joaquin Quintana, Joseph Quintana and Daniel Quintana. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 1 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Burial will be in Irvington Memorial Cemetery, 41001 Chapel Way, Fremont. Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, is handling arrangements. Schali, Gerald 060823 p3 Patterson native killed in crash; A Patterson native who was a well-loved nurse died in a car crash early Saturday while he drove home after visiting in Patterson. Gerald Schali, 38 of Turlock died after his truck struck a wooden utility pole just east of Jennings Road and !lipped, ejecting him, said officer Tom Killian of the California Highway Patrol. The 1987 Patterson High School graduate was headed eastbound on West Main Street at about 1:55 am., when his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado went off the road after failing to negotiate a left-hand curve, according to CHP reports. The truck drove through a barbed-wire fence before hitting the utility pole He was not wearing a seat belt., Killian said. The CHP is investigating whether alcohol played a role in the crash. "It's just a big loss to the dialysis community and to the nursing community," said Kim Baker, administrative nursing director of Parkway Kidney Center in Modesto. Baker said Schali's patients and coworkers alike were saddened by his death. Staff members formally notified patients as they sat the waiting room. "People were just stunned," she said. She said some patients said that they were supposed to be in failing health, not Schaff. '"The patients can't make sense of it;' she said. Baker said certain patients preferred to be cared for by Schali's, who would sing songs and joke with them. She noted that undergoing dialysis can be a difficult. experience, with patients spending three to four hours at a time at the clinic, three days a week. "He was like a ray of sunshine," Baker said. "Even when he would have a had day, he would put on a smile." Schali's sister, Cathi Schali-Lopez of Hughson, said the family found a note from a coworker in Sehali's wallet that said, 'Thanks for being my hero." He leaves behind his wife, a 10-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. "He was always surrounded by family;" his sister said. A trust fund has been set up for Schali's children. Contributions may be sent to account No. 2218093558 at West America Bank, 600 E. Main St., in Turlock. Schali, Gerald W 060823 p9 Gerald Wayne Schali June 27, 1968 — Aug. 19, 2006 Services will be Thursday for Gerald Wayne Schali of Turlock, who died Saturday in a car accident near Patterson. Mr. Schali, 38, was a native of Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School, where he was an outstanding wrestler on the undefeated 1986 team. He earned his nursing credentials from Modesto Junior College. He worked as a registered nurse at Parkway Kidney Center in Modesto, where he was loved by his patients and coworkers. He liked making people feel comfortable. Mr. Schali loved his family very much. He also liked to fish, wrestle, sing and play guitar. Mr. Schali is survived by his wife, Sandra Schali of Turlock; son, Jacob Schali of Turlock; daughter, Kaylee Schali of Turlock; parents, Janet Leaf Schali and Carl Schali of Hughson; sister, Cathi Schali-Lopez, and her husband, Robert Lopez, of Hughson; brother, Greg Schali, and his wife, Kathy, of Cottonwood; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Thursday's funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone Covenant Church, 4105 Crowell Road, in Turlock. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock. Memorial contributions in Mr. Schali's name may be sent to WestAmerica Bank, Kaylee and Jacob Schali Trust, account No. 2218093553, 600 E. Main St., Turlock 95380. Silva, Johnnie R 060701 p10 Johnnie Richard Silva July 25, 1923 — June 28, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Johnnie Richard Silva, 82, of Modesto, who died Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Silva was a native of Crows Landing and had lived in Modesto the past 12 years. He attended Bonita Elementary School and Orestimba High School. He was a dairyman in the Stanislaus County area. He later moved to the costal range and lived in Salinas and Santa Cruz before buying Scotts Valley Dairy in Santa Cruz. He organized and built the first drive-through outlet creamery, which he named Santa Cruz Dairy Creamery and Outlets Drive-Thru. He also processed and marketed milk from the dairy herd. In his later years, Mr. Silva became a clothier and opened First Impressions Men's Clothing Store in Capitola. He enjoyed providing quality, custom-tailored clothing for his customers. Mr. Silva was the chairman of the Cabrillo Club and president of the Young Men's Institute and the Mountain Charlie's Optimist Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Lions Club, Italian Catholic Federation and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Modesto. Mr. Silva was also a counselor at the Catholic Youth Association Camp in Felton. Mr. Silva is survived by his wife, Cher Silva of Modesto; son, Richard John Silva of Santa Cruz; daughter, Patricia Ann Kutscher of Hays, Kan.; brothers, Tony Silva of Chowchilla and Edwin Silva of Aptos; sisters, Dorothy Cardenas of Crows Landing, Evelyn Silva of Patterson and Marianne Worsham of Modesto; stepmother, Deolinda Silva of Patterson; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Wednesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Visitation will be observed at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Silva's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350. Silva, Lloyd G 060204 p9 Lloyd George Silva Oct. 22, 1924 — Jan.30, 2006 Services are pending for Lloyd George Silva, 81, of Patterson, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Silva was a native of Turlock and had lived in the Newman and Patterson areas 70 years. A 1945 graduate of Patterson High School, he was a self-employed farmer for 40 years before he retired. In his younger years, Mr. Silva had been a commercial tuna fisherman and diver. He would sail out of San Diego and go along the Mexican and Central and South American coasts and to the Galapagos Islands. Mr. Silva is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa B. Silva of Patterson; son, Mark Silva, and his wife, Anne, of Guerneville; daughter, Kay Johnson, and her husband, Tim, of Patterson; brother, Joe S. Silva of Merced; sister, June M. Fones of Redwood City; and grandchildren, Marshall Johnson and Kimberly Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe P. and Mariana Silva; and a sister. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Contributions in Mr. Silva's name may be sent to American Diabetes Association, Sacramento office, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento 95833; to the National Kidney Foundation, 553 Pilgrim Drive, Suite C, Foster City 94404; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Silveria, Manuel 061209 p11 Manuel Silveria May 10, 1925 — Dec. 3, 2006 Services were Friday for Manuel Silveria, 81, who died Sunday at his home in Stockton. Mr. Silveria was born in Patterson and moved with his family to Tracy when he was 9 years old. After 10th grade, he left school to help support his family and, over the next few decades, became a successful businessman. Mr. Silveria began his career as a politician in September 1969, when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Stockton City Council. After completing that term, he was elected to the post in 1970 and again in 1974 and 1978. Following his third term on the council, he successfully ran for mayor and served until he was termed out of council service. He was appointed to the Port Commission following his stint as mayor and served for three years. He was also affiliated with the Masonic Order, Morning Star Lodge, Scottish Rite Temple and San Joaquin Shrine Club. Family and friends will remember Mr. Silveria as a wonderful family man and a giving person. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Silveria is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joyce Silveria; children, Pat Ehlers, and her husband, Leroy, and Sharon Simas, all of Stockton, and Jim Silveria of Lodi; stepchildren, Jimmie Rishwain of Westwood, Jeff Rishwain, and his wife, Connie, of Santa Maria and John Rishwain, and his wife, Kathleen, of Stockton; grandchildren, Craig and Randy Powell, John and Gina Simas, Allison and Emily Rishwain, Alec and Demetra Rishwain, and Isabel, Olivia and Natalie Rishwain; great-grandchildren, Carlyn and Keaton Powell, A.J. and Amber Powell, and Oliver and Mason Lane; extended family members, Lori Lane, and her husband, Warren, and Kim Wetzig, and her husband, James; and several nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Brown; and brother, John Silveria. Burial was in Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi after a funeral service at St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton. Chapel of the Palms in Stockton handled arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Silveria's name may be sent to St. Basil's Church Memorial Fund, 920 March Lane, in Stockton. Smith, Hallie M 060503 p7 Hallie Mae Smith Feb. 6, 1925 - April 27, 2006 Services were Monday for Hallie Mae Smith, 81, of Patterson, who died April 27 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mrs. Smith was a native of Spiral, Okla., and had lived in Patterson 50 years. She was a homemaker who had worked for Armor and Co. and Douglas Aircraft, both in Oklahoma City. She moved to California in 1955 and worked at Blue Goose Canning Co. and Tillie Lewis Cannery in Patterson for many years. She was a union stewardess and a floor lady at Tillie Lewis. She was affiliated with First Baptist Church in Patterson. Mrs. Smith is survived by her children, Russell "Rusty" Smith of Patterson, Mary Louise Greenwood of Empire, Patricia Henzel of Modesto and Cookie Welch of Washington; brother, Everett Smith of Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Smith; a son, Donald Scroggins; two brothers; a sister; and a son-in-law. Burial was in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, handled arrangements. Soares, Dennis M 060812 p9 Dennis Michael Soares April 21, 1951 — August 7, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Dennis Michael Soares, 55, of Crows Landing, who died Monday in Ridgecrest. Mr. Soares was born in Modesto and had lived in Crows Landing 55 years. He was a fifth-grade teacher at Von Renner School and most recently Hunt Elementary School in Newman for 32 years. He was a graduate of Orestimba High School in Newman and attended California State University, Stanislaus, in Turlock and Fresno Pacific College, where he received his master's degree. He was a member of the California Teachers Association. He was a founder and president of Newman Performing Arts and had received the Stanislaus Arts Council Excellence in Arts Award in theater. Mr. Soares is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cardenas, and stepfather, Art Cardenas, both of Crows Landing; brother, Donald Soares of Modesto; sisters, Doreen Dinneen of Yerington, Nev., and Deanna Soares of Sacramento; and stepgrand-mother, Deolinda Silva of Patterson. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Soares. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., in Newman. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Soares' name may be sent to T.O.S.C.A Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 18, Newman 95360. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., in Newman, is handling arrangements. Spencer, Richard ‘Tim' 060916 p12 Richard ‘Tim' Spencer June 3, 1938 — Sept. 12, 2006 A graveside service will be Monday for Richard "Tim" Spencer, 68, of Stockton, who died Tuesday at his home after a two-year battle with lymphoma. Mr. Spencer was born in Patterson to Richard and June Spencer. He graduated in 1956 from Patterson High School, where he was active in Future Farmers of America. After high school, Mr. Spencer studied at Modesto Junior College and University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958. Mr. Spencer was stationed in the medical laboratory at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Mr. Spencer owned and operated Spencer Laboratory in Stockton for many years, and was involved in international biomedical consulting. He and his wife, Barbara Spencer, planted grapes in Amador County in the 1970s and later opened St. Amant Winery, where they produced award-winning wines. Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Spencer of Stockton; son, Stuart Spencer, and his wife, Carrie, of Stockton; daughters, Lori Auchard, and her husband, Damon, of Stockton and Kim Greer of Sunol; granddaughters, Madison and Sydney Spencer, Mackenzie and Makaela Auchard, Jaimie Greer and Megan and Sarah Ford; sister, Nancy Brewer of Modesto; and brother, Michael Spencer of Riverside. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Pat Spencer and Jerry Spencer. Monday's graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. at Garden of the Holy Family at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 and Harney Lane, in Lodi. A celebration of life will follow at St. Amant Winery. Memorial contributions in Mr. Spencer's name may be sent to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton 95204. Stout, Norman D 060510 p7 Norman D. Stout May 15, 1928 - May 1, 2006 A memorial service will be May 19 for former Patterson resident Norman DeWitt Stout, who died May 1 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Stout, 77, was born in Oaks, N.D., and had lived in Patterson 48 years before he moved to Modesto. He was an electrician 45 years for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Stout was a member of First United Methodist Church in Modesto, where he was part of the choir. He was a past master of Free and Accepted Masons and a past patron of Order of the Eastern Star. He was an avid bridge player. Mr. Stout is survived by his wife, Barbara "Bobbi" Stout of Modesto; four children, Helen Stout of Modesto, Jacquelyn Neil of San Diego, Ted Curtis Ewalt of New Hampshire and Danny Ewalt of Atascadero; two sisters, Gete Garvy of Mesa Grande, Ariz., and Shirley Seyverson of Fargo, N.D; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Manda Stout, and two brothers. The May 19 memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., in Modesto. Memorial contributions in Mr. Stout's name may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto 95354; or to Scottish Rite Hearing and Speech Clinic, 33 W. Alpine St., Stockton 95204- 4236. Salas Bros. Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, in Modesto, is handling arrangements. Taglio, Theresa L. 06110 p14 Theresa L. Taglio July 22, 1915 – Nov. 6, 2006 A graveside service will be Monday for Theresa L. Taglio of Gustine, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Taglio, 91, was a native of Los Banos and a 66-year resident of Gustine. She was a homemaker for 71 years. Mrs. Taglio graduated from Oakdale High School. Before she retired, she worked in postal services in Los Banos and Gustine and also as a bus driver. Mrs. Taglio was the first newspaper carrier for the Merced Sun Star. She was an avid San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants fan. She also liked working crossword puzzles. Mrs. Taglio is survived by her sons, Bill Taglio of Gustine and Jim Taglio of Ukiah; daughter, Doris Onstine of Gustine; brothers, Bill Lorea of Oakdale and Lawrence Lorea of Roseville; sisters, Lucille Stewart of Modesto, Steph Mullin of Sonora and Isy Carson of San Leandro; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Taglio. Monday's graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. at Hills Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First St., in Gustine. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Taglio's name may be sent to Gustine Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 16, Gustine 95322; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Torres, Jean C 060517 p8 Jean Charlotte Torres; A funeral service will be celebrated today for Jean Charlotte Torres of Patterson, who died Friday at her home. Mrs. Torres, 64, was a native of Altas, Okla., and had lived in Patterson 37 years. She was a homemaker who volunteered for many activities at her church, New Hope Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Torres also coached girls softball. She loved shopping, gardening, decorating and going to the flea market. Mrs. Torres is survived by her husband, Richard O. Torres of Patterson; children, Larry Summers of Merced, Jamey Krum of Modesto, Tammy Krum Kelton of Fresno, Lee-Ann Krum Pires of Modesto and Sarah Torres of Turlock; brothers, David Smith of Oregon and Bobby Smith of New Mexico; sister, Bonnie Daugherty of Mississippi; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Krum. Today's funeral service will be at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Torres' name may be sent to New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 1720 E. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson 95363. Torres, Maria L 060329 p7 Maria Lucha Torres Dec. 30,1956 — March 23, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Newman resident Maria Lucha Torres, 49, who died Thursday at her home. Ms. Torres was a native of Mexico and had lived in Newman 10 years and Crows Landing 15 years before that. She lived in Stanislaus County all of her life. She worked at San Jose Airport in airplane interior maintenance and was a parishioner of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman. She was member of the Teamsters Union as a cannery worker. Ms. Torres is survived by her sons, Ramon Haro and Roberto Haro, both of Newman; daughters, Celene Zapien and Martha Delgado, both of Modesto; mother, Mercedes Savedra Torres of Newman; brothers, Jesus Torres and Martin Torres, both of Newman, Salvador Torres of Grayson and Jorge Torres of Stanislaus County; sisters, Lupe Torres of San Jose and Christina Torres Garcia of Delhi; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be observed from 9 to 10 a.m. today at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main St., Newman, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 11134 W. Stuhr Road, Newman. Memorial contributions in Ms. Torres' name may be sent to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 Hillview Funeral Chapel, 1258 R St., Newman, is handling arrangements. Trujillo, Lorenza Archuleta 061125 p10 Lorenza Archuleta Trujillo Dec. 14, 1928 – Nov. 19, 2006 A funeral service will be Monday for Lorenza Archuleta Trujillo of Patterson, who died Sunday in Patterson. Mrs. Trujillo, 77, was a native of Greeley, Colo. and was a resident of Patterson for 16 years. She was a homemaker and mother of four. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her sons, Virgil Trujillo of Livermore and Charles A. Trujillo of Newark; daughters, Nadine Anunciacion of Fremont and Ruby Deadder of Merced; brother, Joel Archuleta of New York; sisters, Dina Archuleta of Louisiana, Martha Aparcio of Visalia, Ruthie Archuleta of San Diego and Josie Hamby of Arizona; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Esaias Trujillo, in 2004. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Monday's funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park & Mortuary, 300 Curtner Ave., in San Jose, followed by a graveside service. Contributions in Mrs. Trujillo's name may be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, 95356- 9259. Vargas, Gregorio 060412 p6 Gregorio Vargas May 9, 1937 — April 8, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today for Gregorio Vargas, who died Saturday at his home in Patterson. Mr. Vargas, 68, was born in El Ausilo, Michoacan, Mexico, and moved to Patterson in 1989 He was a groundskeeper and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Trinidad Vargas of Patterson, and two sons and a daughter, all of Texas. Today's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., Patterson. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Vargas, Raymundo M 060225 p14 Raymundo Moreno Vargas Jan. 4, 1943 — Feb. 19, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday for Raymundo Moreno Vargas of Edwards, who died Sunday at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. Mr. Vargas, 63, was a native of Indio and had lived in Edwards five years. He previously had lived in Modesto from 1989 to 1997. He was a butcher at Edwards Air Force Base and had worked 18 years in the commissary there. He was also a U.S. Army veteran who had served in Vietnam and a member of the Disabled Army Veterans. Mr. Vargas had relatives and friends on the West Side. He liked to collect and refurbish old vehicles. Mr. Vargas is survived by his wife, Matilda Vargas of Edwards; daughters, Eva Mendez and Elisa Ortiz, both of Modesto; brothers, Frank Vargas of Riverside and Steve Moreno of Escondido; sisters, Isabel Robles of San Bernardino and Angie Corona of Fresno; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isabello and Matiana Vargas, and two brothers and a sister. Tuesday's Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine. Burial will follow in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Gustine. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First Ave., Gustine, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Veatch, Carrol 060118 p7 Carroll ‘Rocky' Veatch Sept. 15, 1933 — Jan. 12,2006 A memorial service will be Saturday for Carroll "Rocky" Veatch of Patterson, who died Thursday at his home. Mr. Veatch, 72, was a native of Hill City, Kan. He moved to Patterson 10 years ago after living in San Jose for many years. He was a facilities engineer at IBM 25 years. Mr. Veatch served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was proud to be a veteran. He enjoyed hunting, camping and being outdoors. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge. Mr. Veatch is survived by his children, Kathleen Gail Hinkle of San Jose, Deborah Lynn Veatch of Scotts Valley and Valerie Ann Charon of Salida; a brother, Wayne Veatch of Madera; sister, Evelyn Campbell of Santa Maria; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Florence Veatch, and two brothers. Saturday's memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Franklin & Downs Colonial Chapel, 12th and G streets, Modesto. Services will conclude at the chapel. Verschelden, Gregory L 060830 p5 Gregory Leo Verschelden May 26, 1961 — Aug. 25, 2006 A memorial service will be Friday for Gregory Leo Verschelden of Modesto, who died Friday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Verschelden, 45, was a native of Patterson and lived in Modesto 40 years. He was a carpenter 25 years for Montgomery Builders. He enjoyed playing golf and was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He liked making people laugh. Mr. Verschelden is survived by his father, Charles Verschelden of Sonora; brother, Mark Verschelden of Modesto; and sister, Lynne Agee of Modesto. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Halseth Verschelden. Friday's memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at Salas Bros. Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, in Modesto. Villanueva, Jesus O 060708 p9 Jesus Osequera Villanueva April 25, 1967 — July 6, 2006 Services will be next week for Jesus Osequera Villanueva, 39, of Turlock, who died Thursday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Mr. Villanueva was a native of Mexico and had lived in Turlock four years. He was a maintenance worker for McCormick Spice Company for three years. Mr. Villanueva is survived by his mother, Guadalupe Osequera Villanueva of Mexico; brothers, Javier Villanueva of Santa Rosa, Ricardo Villanueva of Patterson and Juan Villanueva, Gonzalo Villanueva and Ignacio Villanueva, all of Mexico; and sisters, Leticia Arellano of Patterson, Littia Villanueva of Turlock and Yolanda Villanueva of Mexico. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 529 I St., in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, in Patterson. Visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary, at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Vizzolini, Marie L 060607 Marie Louise Vizzolini Jan 24, 1924 - June 2, 2006 A celebration of life service will be Saturday for Marie Louise ,Cameron, Vizzolini of Patterson, who died Friday at Casa de Modesto in Modesto. Mrs. Vizzolini, 82, was a native of Hartshorne, Okla., and had lived in the Westley and Patterson areas 70 years. She was a homemaker who had graduated from Patterson High School. She was the first female member to join the Sportsmen of Stanislaus and was an avid tennis player. Mrs. Vizzolini is survived by her sons, Bob Vizzolini of Newman, Stan Vizzolini of Modesto and Bill Vizzolini of Napa; sister, Betsy Campbell of Kings Beach; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister. Saturday's celebration of life service will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Vizzolini's name may be sent to P.R.I.D.E., Patterson Recognizing Individuals Determined to Excel), P.O. Box 1543, Patterson 95363. Walcott, Eunice I 060201 p7 Eunice Iris Walcott Nov. 22, 1910 — Jan. 26, 2006 A graveside service will be Thursday for Eunice Iris Mitchell Walcott of Modesto, who died Thursday at Modesto Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Walcott, 95, was a native of Oklahoma. She came to Patterson when she was a child and lived most of her life here. She spent some years in El Centro and Holtville, then moved to Modesto four years ago. Mrs. Walcott was a homemaker and sales clerk for J.M. McDonald in El Centro for 20 years. She was a school bus driver in the Patterson area for several years and a member of First Baptist Church in Patterson. Mrs. Walcott loved gardening, taking bus trips with her friends and going to Patterson Senior Center for lunch. Mrs. Walcott is survived by her daughters, Myrtle Rockwood of Patterson, Mildred Wrinkle of Lebanon, Mo., and Victoria Brooks of Oakdale; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William Brooks. Thursday's graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Walcott's name may be sent to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356 Walcott, Eunice I 060128 p14 Eunice Iris Walcott Nov. 22, 1910 — Jan. 26, 2006 A graveside service will be Tuesday for longtime former Patterson resident Eunice Iris Mitchell Walcott, who died Thursday at Modesto Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Walcott, 95, was a native of Oklahoma. She came to Patterson when she was a child and lived most of her life here. She also spent some years in El Centro and Holtville. Four years ago, she moved to Modesto. Mrs. Walcott was a homemaker and sales clerk for J.M. McDonald in El Centro for 20 years. She was also a school bus driver in the Patterson area for several years. Mrs. Walcott was a member of First Baptist Church in Patterson. Mrs. Walcott loved gardening, taking bus trips with her friends and going to Patterson Senior Center for lunch. Mrs. Walcott is survived by her daughters, Myrtle Rockwood of Patterson, Mildred Wrinkle of Lebanon, Mo., and Victoria Brooks of Oakdale; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William Brooks. Tuesday's graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. at Patterson District Cemetery, 10800 Highway 33, Patterson. Contributions in Mrs. Walcott's name may be sent to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 4368 Sypres Way, Modesto 95356. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson, is handling the arrangements. Wear, Donald Eugene Jr. 061115 p9 Donald Eugene Wear Jr. Sept. 10, 1954 — Nov. 9, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday for Donald Eugene Wear Jr. of Gustine, who died Thursday in Merced. Mr. Wear, 52, was a native of Gustine and lived there all his life. He was a truck driver owner-operator for 26 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine. An avid duck hunter, he was also a member of Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. He had many friends in Patterson. Mr. Wear is survived by his parents, Donald Eugene Wear Sr. and Delores L. Wear of Gustine; and his daughter, Taylor Hansen of Newman. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Anthony Wear, in 1972. Friday's Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Miracles Church, 370 Linden Ave., in Gustine. Burial will follow in Hills-Ferry Cemetery, 1334 W. Stuhr Road, in Newman. Visitation will be observed from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church, followed immediately by the recital of a rosary. Memorial contributions in Mr. Wear's name may be sent to Our Lady of Miracles Educational Center, 370 Linden Ave., Gustine 95322. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 515 First St., in Gustine is handling arrangements. White, Brook Scott 060909 p4 Local man dies in car accident A Patterson-area man died Wednesday night after his car struck a walnut tree at Sycamore and Eucalyptus avenues. Brook Scott White, 44, was driving south on Sycamore Avenue when his 2000 Lincoln veered southeast and crashed into the tree on the northeast corner of the intersection at about 8:40 p.m., according to a California Highway Patrol report. The impact threw White, whose seat belt was unbuckled, out of the vehicle. Emergency workers pronounced him dead at the scene. CHP officials do not know why White veered from the road or how fast he was driving. They do not suspect alcohol was involved in the accident. "Everyone is pretty shocked and sad," said White's sister, Karen Zuniga. "We're praying for the strength to get through." White was married and had four daughters. He worked for United Rentals in Tracy. The night of the accident, White had been at his mother's house in Patterson, celebrating his oldest brother's birthday, Zuniga said. Family members believe he was going back to his house on the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue when the car crashed. White, Brook Scott 060909 p12 Brook Scott White Aug. 28, 1962 — Sept. 6, 2006 A memorial service will be Tuesday for Brook Scott White of Patterson, who died Wednesday in an automobile accident northeast of town. Mr. White, 44, was a native of Castro Valley. He lived in Patterson 15 years. Mr. White was a truck driver for United Rentals in Tracy for eight years. He enjoyed auto racing and NASCAR. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Susan White of Patterson; mother, Joan White of Patterson; daughters, Andrea, Megan, Chelsea and Lauren White, all of Patterson; brothers, Bret White of Patterson and Brad White of Dublin; and sister, Karen Zuniga of Patterson. He is preceded in death by his father, Walton White. Tuesday's memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 650 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson. Memorial contributions in Mr. White's name may be sent to the Brook White Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of the West, 5 Plaza, Patterson. Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson, is handling arrangements. White, Walton D Jr 060607 p7 Walton Dudley White Jr. Dec. 18, 1936 - May 28, 2006 A memorial service will be Saturday for Walton Dudley White, Jr., 69, who died May 28 in Canyonville, Ore. He died peacefully in his sleep during a long haul overnight assignment to Myrtle Creek, Ore. Mr. White had lived in Patterson 15 years. Before moving to Patterson, he lived in San Leandro. Mr. White was the district manager for Pepsi Cola Corp. in Emeryville 22 years. He then worked another 10 years for Safeway/SDMI. Shortly after he retired, he re- entered the workforce in a job he enjoyed as a long-haul, overnight truck driver for Winco Foods in Modesto. He also enjoyed golfing, woodworking, fishing, spending time with his wife and playing cards with his sister. Mr. White is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan Annette White; three sons, Bret White and Brook White, both of Patterson, and Brad White of Dublin; a daughter, Karen Zuniga of Patterson; 11 grandchildren; and two sisters. Saturday's memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 650 W. Las Palmas Ave. A reception will follow in the church hall. Wier Bernadette Mary 12/23/2006, p17 Sept. 13, 1918 — Nov. 26, 2006 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Jan. 3 for former Patterson resident Bernadette Mary Wier of Modesto, who died Nov. 26 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Modesto. Mrs. Wier, 88, was born in Portal, N.D. She lived in the Bay Area before moving to Patterson, where she lived until the early 1970s. Her first husband, Doug McElhern, was a local pharmacist. She worked 36 years as a teacher and counselor in Modesto City Schools. Mrs. Wier was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was an avid golfer who won many awards and was a member of Turlock Country Club. Mrs. Wier is survived by her stepchildren, Doyle McElhern of Auburn, Susie Whiting of St. Louis, Mo., and Bill Wier of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Scott McElhern, Kimberly McElhern and Ross Whiting; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ione Thompson and Gertrude Moore. The Jan. 3 Mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 505 W. Granger Ave., in Modesto. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Wier's name may be sent to Monsignor Kennedy Educational Fund, c/o Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 501 W. Granger Ave., Modesto 95350; or Modesto Teachers Association, 817 Coffee Road, Modesto 95355. Franklin and Downs Colonial Chapel, 704 12th St., in Modesto is handling arrangements. Wilkinson Marilyn S 060125 p7 Marilyn S. Wilkinson; No services are planned for Marilyn Louise Sheppard Wilkinson of Patterson, 81, who died Saturday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mrs. Wilkinson was a native of San Francisco and was raised in Berkeley, where her father was a dentist. She played the cello in the Berkeley Young People's Symphony and graduated from Berkeley High School in 1942. She graduated from College of the Pacific (now University of the Pacific) in 1946 with a bachelor's degree in education and an elementary teaching credential. Mrs. Wilkinson was active in college politics and was a member of Epsilon Lambda Sigma, now Delta Sigma. She enjoyed reading, music, gardening and sports. After teaching fourth grade for five years in Stockton Unified School District, Mrs. Wilkinson and her husband, Fran, whom she met in high school biology class, moved to Patterson when he took a teaching position at Grayson School in Westley. She taught preschool at Walnut Acres in Patterson 21 years and retired in June 1989. Mrs. Wilkinson is survived by her husband of 59 years, Fran Wilkinson of Patterson; a son, Bruce Wilkinson, and his wife, Marty, of Turlock; grandchildren, Thomas Wilkinson of San Francisco, Christina Buehner, and her husband, Steve, of Turlock, and Jared and Andrew Wilkinson, both of Turlock; and great-grandchildren, Sean Wilkinson Walker and Joshua Buehner, both of Turlock. She was preceded in death by son Jim Wilkinson. Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, Turlock, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Wilkinson's name may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 520 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto 94304. Wiseman Neil L 060819 p9 Neil L. Wiseman Sr. July 9, 1929 — Aug. 15, 2006 A celebration of life will be today for Neil L. Wiseman Sr. of Newman, who died Tuesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Mr. Wiseman, 77, was a native of Warsaw, N.Y., and attended college in Worcester, N.Y. He married his wife, Doris George, in 1951, lived in San Ramon in 1962 and worked for Singer in San Leandro. He retired in 1995. Mr. Wiseman moved to Patterson in 1989 and moved to Newman three years ago. He was a volunteer fire captain in San Ramon and later belonged to Masonic Lodge No. 488 and Order of the Eastern Star No. 417, both in Patterson. He enjoyed collecting computers and model trains. Mr. Wiseman is survived by his wife, Doris Wiseman of Newman; sons, Neil Wiseman Jr. and Lon Wiseman, both of Newman, and Eric Wiseman of Modesto; daughter, Joanne Holder of Fresno; six grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. Today's celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. at Allen Mortuary, 247 N. Broadway, in Turlock. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Mr. Wiseman's name may be sent to The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L St. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037. Wonn Nola Jean 061118 p14 Nola Jean Wonn March 27, 1941 — Nov. 10, 2006 Services will be private for Nola Jan Wonn of Patterson, who died Nov. 10 at St. Thomas Retirement Center in Turlock. Mrs. Wonn, 65, was born in North Dakota to Edwin Wonn and Laura Josepha Strand. She was raised in Vallejo, where she lived most of her life. She was a secretary and moved to Patterson in 1999. She helped with hospice care and enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble. Mrs. Wonn is survived by her children, Katie Cassarino of Tracy, Karen Celli of Boise, Idaho, and Kevin Byrne of Folsom; siblings, Dennis Wonn and Karen Quisenberry, both of Vallejo; and four grandchildren. Allen Mortuary in Turlock is handling arrangements.