Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....ROJO , Christopher Contrera  May 22 2004
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"Winters Express," Thursday, May 27, 2004
Christopher Contrera Rojo

Christopher Contrera Rojo passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22,
2004, at the age of 90.  Born March 29, 1914 in Pahala (the big island) of the
Hawaiian Islands, he came to California with his family as a child.  Chris was
the youngest of nine children born to Fernando and Antonia Rojo, of Spain.  He
went to grade school in the Olive School house and started working at a young
age, farming with his family.  He had five children 

He remarried in 1954, to Carmen Martin Rojo, and together they raised their
children, as she had a daughter of her own.  Chris was an honorable and honest
man, with many trades in his lifetime.  He first worked in produce in San
Francisco, then as a farmer.  He then owned a hardware store until he owned and
operated the Winters Food Center with his wife from 1954 until 1972.  Together
they assisted many farming families, running tabs for their groceries until
their harvest came in.  He worked at Travis Air Force Base for the love of
airplanes.  Then later, he worked for Morgan Ranch and finally, Mariani Nut
Company, until his retirement.  Christ had a brilliant mind.  While working for
Mariani's he invented a nutcracker device that is still in use to this day.  He
was known for having a strong grip, hard work, a loving heart and a good story.

Chris and Carmen loved traveling together to many places, such as Spain,
throughout Europe and to his native land, Hawaii.  He was always working with
his hands to create or invent things, woodworking, mechanics and farming
equipment were just a few of his interests.

Chris is survived by his sisters, Josie Mermod and her husband, Jack, of San
Leandro, Delores Gregg and her husband Bill, of Sacramento; son Fred Rojo, of
Woodland; daughters Isabel Rojo, of Massachuttes, Antoinette Fischer and her
husband Roger, of Arizona, Mary Coleman and her husband Rae, of Sacramento and
his stepdaughter Carmen Parker and her husband Dale.  He is also survived by 15
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Martin-Rojo, his parents, his
infant son Johnny Rojo, his brother Dick Rojo, sisters Isabel Martin, Lita Yanci
and Antoinette Barranco.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 26, from 4-6 p.m. at the Davis Funeral
Chapel, at 116 D Street, in Davis.

Per Chris' request, there will be a graveside service at the Winters Cemetery on
Thursday, May 27, at 2 p.m.  A gathering of family and friends will be held at
Wesley Hall, 201 Russell Street, immediately following the service.

Davis Funeral Chapel assisted with arrangements.


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