Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1926, Page 3
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Matteri, Alfred 261029 p1
Baby Dies From Unknown Cause; Suffering from blood poisoning from an unknown source of infection, Alfred, the two- year old son of Mr. And Mrs. G. Matteri of Vineyard avenue, passed away at a Modesto hospital Friday. No trace could be found of the point where infection occurred although one theory considered a spider bite as the cause. Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Maya, Amalia 260219 p4
Wife of Colony Rancher Dies in City; Mrs. Amalia Maya, wife of Felipe Maya colony rancher at Fig and Elm, passed away at a San Francisco hospital Saturday where she had been taken for treatment from a Modesto hospital. Four small children, Frances, Mary, Jeanette and Joe, survive her. She was also a sister of the Gortari brothers, and another brother resides in Stockton. Funeral services were held yesterday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic church, with interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Medlin, D.C. 260319 p4
C. L. Pioneer Passes Friday; Crows Landing, March 16 - D. G. Medlin, a resident of Crows Landing for the past 51 years, died at his home here last Friday night, following a lingering illness, the immediate cause of death resulting from a severe attack of pneumonia that set in a week ago. Mr. Medlin was a pioneer settler in this county, coming here in 1875 in an emigrant train, and shortly after settling with his family on the West Side, where he has been engaged in farming ever since. Respected throughout the community, he left many friends to mourn his passing. The funeral was held in Modesto Monday morning and the many present , together with the banks of floral offerings, attested to the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the family plot in the Citizens Cemetery. Mr. Medlin was 77 years of age. He is survived by his wife and eight grown children, Carl H., of Tracy, Archie of Lindsay, Kelly, Ora and Richard of Crows Landing, Mrs. J. F. Lund and Effie of Berkeley, and Ivy, who resided with her parents. He also had two sisters, Mrs. Mary Anderson and Miss ? A. Medlin, and a brother B. F. Medlin, who lives in Tennessee.
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Noya, Joe M. 260813 p1
Mystery Crash is Fatal to Brother of Local Woman; Victims of a mystery accident, the cause of which may never be know, Joe M. Noya, brother of Mrs. Manuel Rogers of Patterson, was fatally injured Saturday night in a highway crash near Centerville, where he resided. He was found underneath his overturned car, which was badly smashed, and never recovered consciousness to tell how the accident occurred, dying about six hours later in the Alameda county hospital, to which he was rushed. Mr. And Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. And Mrs. H. C. Hansen and Dan Rogers attended the funeral services, which were held at Centerville Tuesday.
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Oliveira, Infant 260212 p1
Death of Infant Son; The 5-months old son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Oliveira of Magnolia avenue passed away Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in a Modesto cemetery. Davis & Evans were in charge of the arrangements.
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Patterson, John C. 260409 p1
Interred Here; The remains of John C Patterson, who passed away in San Francisco, were shipped here for interment Tuesday in Del Puerto cemetery. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. Denman, who formerly resided at the Associated Station and the body was sent here to be placed beside that of a sister-in-law.
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Perry, Edmund 260813 p1
Twin Baby Passes Away; Edmund Perry; The two-months old twin son of Mr. And Mrs. Sebastian Perry passed away Tuesday. Funeral services were held yesterday morning from Sacred Heart church, with interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans.
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Perry, Ernest 260820 p1
Twins Die Only Four Days Apart; Ernest Perry Ernest, the two-months old infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Sebastian Perry, passed away Saturday only four days after the death of his twin brother Edmund, who was buried Thursday. Funeral services were held Monday morning from Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans were in charge of arrangements.
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Robinson, Chas J. 260827 p7
West Side Items From Newman Index; Chas. J. Robinson, aged father of Mrs. G. A. Whitehurst, passed away Friday at Ripon, aged 86 years. Mr. Robinson was one of the oldest residents of the state, having lived in California for over 60 years. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Coombs of Sacramento and Mrs. George Waldorf of San Jose, beside Mrs. Whitehurst. Services were held at the Davis funeral parlors in Newman Monday, and attended by many friends of the family. Dr. Breeze officiated and appropriate music was rendered, Mrs. J. H. Beall and Mrs. E. Beall singing familiar hymns. The remains were interred at Modesto, where the wife of the deceased was buried.
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Silveira, Frank M. 260129 p4
Sudden Death of F. M. Silveira Thursday; Frank Silveira, field man for the Mutual Creamery company, passed away very suddenly at Newman late Thursday night last week, a heart attack. brought on by the flu being the cause. He thought he had recovered from his illness here and went to the home of a sister, Mrs. Joe M. Souza of Newman, where the end came suddenly. He was well known all over the West Side,. especially at Newman where many of his activities centered and the Newman Index gives the following sketch of his career: The deceased was but 43 years of age. He had been active In Newman creamery circles. He came here about ten years ago as manager of the San Francisco Dairy company, which at that time operated a small skimming station across the track. Later he went into the creamery business himself, putting up the fine building on Fresno street to which he later sold to a co-operative company. Later he operated at Hayward and other points. He was prominent in Portuguese fraternal circles, being a past president of the U. P. E. C. of California. He was married twice, his second wife being the former Miss Helen Gulart of Newman, who passed away several years ago. He is survived by one daughter, a resident of Hayward, where the funeral services were held Monday. Frank SIlveira had hosts of friends, not only in Newman but all over this part of the state, and the news of his death will bring sorrow to many.
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Stevens, Mrs. Wm. 260430 p2
Death of Mother Leaves Six Orphans; The final chapter in the calamity that struck the William Stevens family was written Sunday morning when the mother passed away at a Modesto hospital, a week following the death of her husband at Stockton, leaving a new-born baby and five children ranging up to ten years of age. Stevens died as the result of injuries sustained in a boiler explosion and the shock was a contributing factor in the death of Mrs. Stevens. The latter was a daughter of Mrs. L. E. Lenzen and was 35 years of age. The body of Stevens was being held at Stockton for shipment to Oregon, but after the second death plans were changed and it was shipped here for a double funeral service, which was held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev. C. Ernest Davis officiating. Stevens had served an enlistment in the army, so that the American Legion took a part in the services. William Logan read the Legion commitment service at the grave and Bugler Manuel Knutson blew taps. Arrangements were in charge of Davis & Evans. Generous donations of clothing and supplies have flowed in to aid the practically destitute children and they are now well cared for the present, although their future is a problem to be worked out
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Stevens, W. R. 260423 p2
Tragedy Strikes Hard Blow at Family; With the father dead from injuries received in a boiler explosion, and the mother critically ill, a family of five children, the eldest ten years old, is hard hit by tragedy, following an accident at San Andreas last week. The family is that of the daughter of Mrs. L. E. Lenzen, Mrs. W. R. Stevens. Stevens was engaged in repairing a pipe on top of boiler at a mine when it exploded, inflicting injuries from which he died at a Stockton hospital Saturday. The mine owner, who was in the room at the time, is in a critical condition from the explosion. The. funeral was held at Stockton Monday and Mrs. Stevens and children returned with Mrs. Lenzen. Yesterday Mrs. Stevens was rushed to a Modesto hospital in a critical condition, and her recovery is uncertain at this writing.
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Stewart, Beatrice L. 260218 p5
Death Calls Young Woman; Miss Beatrice L. Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stewart, passed away at the family home on South Fourth street Tuesday following a lengthy illness. She was 19 years of age and is survived by her parents, two brothers and one sister. The family have made their home here for the past year. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist church with Dr. G. A. Werner in charge, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis & Evans had charge of arrangements.
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Stoffers, Henry 260709 p5
Former Local Resident Dies; Henry Stoffers, Colony resident for some years prior to his removal to Watsonville, passed away at that city last week. He is survived by K. L. And H. J. Stoffers of Los Banos, and two sons and two daughters residing on the coast.
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Stuhr, J.N. Sr. 261112 p2
Death of West Side Pioneer; J. N. Stuhr Sr., a pioneer settler of the Newman district and well-known all over the West Side, passed away at a Turlock hospital Wednesday afternoon following a brief illness.
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Thompson, Guy J. 260611 p1
Brief Illness is Fatal to Guy Thompson; A brief illness terminated fatally for Guy Julius Thompson early yesterday morning when he passed away at the family home on Lss Palmas avenue. He is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John Thompson; three brothers, Julius of Sacramento, and William and Eddie of Patterson, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Stroup of Anderson. Many friends will also regret his untimely passing, as he was but 22 years of age. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m. from the Lutheran church with Rev. A. J. Towe in charge. Interment will be made in Del Puerto cemetery with Davis & Evans in charge.
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Thorkelson, Mina J. 260423 p1
Death of Mrs. T. Thorkelson at Modesto; Mrs. Mina J. Thorkelson , wife of Thorvald Thorkelson of Ninth street, passed away at a Modesto hospital last Thursday night, following a lengthy illness. Aged 62, Mrs. Thorkelson had been a local resident for the past six years, coming here from Minnesota. Besides the husband, five children survive. Mrs. S. B. Torrison and Robert are the local children. Mrs. Alfred BeIbo and John and William Thorkelson reside in Minnesota Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church with Rev. A. J. Towe presiding. Interment followed in Del Puerto cemetery. Davis and Evans were in charge of arrangements.
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Waters, Edmund 260730 p2
Edmund Waters Passes Away; Edmund Waters, father of Myron Waters, passed away at the family home Thursday night of last week. He was 76 years of age and a native of Connecticut, having made his home here for the past six years. He is survived by a sister in the East, beside the local relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the chapel of Davis & Evans. Mrs. H. R. Smith read the Christian Science service and interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed.
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Wing, Sam 260702 p2
"Sam" Passes ; Belated news of the death of Sam Wing, better known as "Sam", is received through the local Chinese colony. Sam is reported to have passed away at San Francisco, May 25. He left here several months ago stating that he was gong down to close up his affairs and then - "two, three days, me die", and his premonition was nearly correct. Sam was a unique character, always good-natured, he had a line of "come-backs" that were usually more than a match for those who tried to josh him and he was a familiar figure to all.
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