Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1932, Page 1
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Abrahamson, David 320415 p3
D. Abrahamson Passes Away; David Abrahamson, employed at the local Standard Oil Pipe Line station and other stations of the company for many years, passed away at a Stockton hospital Monday. The deceased was a native of Norway, aged 5O years, and is survived by a sister in San Francisco and a brother in Norway. Funeral services will be held from the Davis & Evans chapel at 2 o'c1ock this afternoon, with Rev. J. H. Thorpe officiating, followed by interment In Del Puerto cemetery.
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Agadoni, Albert 320729 p1
Albert Agadoni is Drowned in Fall From Sea Cliff; Albert Agadoni, until a few weeks ago a Patterson resident, was drowned Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a cliff into the ocean about a mile and a half from Davenport, north of Santa Cruz. Agadoni had left Sunnyvale, where he has a service station, that morning for a day's sea-fishing, accompanied by his brother in-law, James Fasola, and William Brill of Sunnyvale. They had established themselves on the cliff and were busy fishing when Jim went some way off for a better position. Looking across the rocks, he suddenly noticed that Albert had vanished, the only trace left being his hat floating on the waves. Waves were dashing high at that point and Fasola's theory was that Agadoni had seen a wave sweep up from behind on the point where he sat and had involuntarily dodged and lost his footing. Searching parties were organized as soon as possible to hunt for the body, a party of Sunnyvale American Legion members going over to aid Frank Totman of Santa Cruz, brother-in-law of the deceased, sighted the remains once and attempted to catch them in a net he had in the boat but was unsuccessful and the body disappeared again. Agadoni's handkerchief, pipe and pocket book were recovered from the water, however. The dangerous cliffs, rough water and beds of seaweed along the coast at that point made the search difficult and dangerous. Charles Gustafson, father of Mrs. Agadoni, has made a couple of trips over to render aid, and brought the three children back, but Mrs. Agadoni is staying at the coast till the hunt is successful. The deceased was 39 years of age, a native of Switzerland, and had been in this country about twenty years, much of the time in this vicinity. He was a leading worker in the activities of the Stanislaus County Swiss club, being secretary for a number of years, and was also active in the work on the Patterson Legion Post. Beside the wife and children, he is survived by his parents, living in Switzerland, and eleven brothers and sisters, most of whom reside in the East. Mrs. Fasola and Mrs. Totman, James Agadoni of Sunnyvale and Charles Agadoni of San Francisco are the brothers and sisters residing in this state.
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Anderson, Roy Mrs. 321202 p1
Wife of Former Local Boy Dies; Mrs. Roy Anderson, niece of E.L. Fink, passed away at St. Louis last week according to word received by the Finks. She was well known in Patterson, having made several extended visits here. Following her marriage to Anderson here, they went East to make their home at Manchester, Missouri, although they returned for a summer stay here this year.
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Avila, Rosa S. 320205 p2
Mrs. Rosa Avila Buried at Newman; Funeral services were held Monday at the Newman Catholic church for Mrs. Rosa Santa Avila, a widow, aged 55, who died Thursday last at the home of Dan Avila near Crows Landing. Father Martins of the Catholic church of Crows Landing officiated, and the interment was at the Catholic cemetery. The deceased came here from the Azores, and has no known relatives in this country.
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Azevedo, George A. 320610 p2
Death Of George A. Azevedo Sunday; Complications following an operation for appendicitis resulted in the untimely death of George A. Azevedo, well-known Colony rancher, at a Modesto hospital Sunday morning. Following the operation, pneumonia developed. which proved fatal. The deceased was a native of the Azores Islands, aged 38 and leaves his widow. Mrs. Mary C. Azevedo, and one son, George A. Jr; two brothers, Manuel A. and John A. reside here also, while Joe A. lives near Tracy. A brother and sister survive in the Azores and a sister lives in Massachusetts. He has made his home here for the past ten years, residing on Eucalyptus avenue. He was a member of Patterson Lodge No. 130, U. P. E. C. Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. A. Martine officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis and Evans were in charge of arrangements.
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Azevedo, Joe V. 320805 p1
Second Try at Suicide Successful; Joe V. Azevedo Hangs self in Garage At Colony Ranch; Successful in his second. attempt to end his life, Joe V. Azevedo committed suicide at his ranch home on Elm avenue in Paterson Colony early Tuesday morning. The body was discovered by Mrs. Azevedo about 7:30 and he had probably been dead an hour or more then, having left the house at 5 to start milking. Just two years ago, Azevedo made a desperate attempt to end his life when he drank a quantity of acid. Although severely burned he recovered then. Despondency due to illness was attributed as the cause for his actions. Azevedo had used a block and tackle, hanging in the garage, for his rash act, climbing on a can and then kicking it away. His feet were just touching the floor when he was found. Had. Large Family; Beside the widow, eight children survive the deceased, as well as four by a former marriage. Three brothers all reside in this vicinity John V. Azevedo of. Gustine, Antone V. Azevedo of Gustine, and Manuel V. Azevedo of Newman. The deceased was a native of the Azores, aged 55 years, and had been a resident of Patterson colony for 15 years past. Funeral services were held from the Davis & Evans Chapel Thursday morning with Rev: J. A. Martins officiating, followed by Interment to St. Mary's Cemetery, Patterson.
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Baker, Laura 320318 p1
Mrs. Laura Baker Passes Wednesday; Mrs. Laura Baker, wife of W. W. Baker, passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday. She was a native of California, aged 52 years, and beside the husband, is survived by three children; Mrs. E. J. Bennett, and Norene and Warren Baker. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Davis & Evans Chapel with Rev. T. J. Preston officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.
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Barber, Florence 320506 p3
Funeral of Mrs. Florence Barber Monday At Reno; Funeral services were held Monday at Reno for Mrs. Florence Barber, who passed away last week at Monrovia. The deceased, the former Florence Benson, was 39 years of age, and is survived by her father, C. A. Benson; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Sorensen of Patterson and Mrs. Andrew Munz of San Francisco; and three brothers, Harvey of Modesto, William of Tracy and Raymond of San Francisco, all of whom attended the funeral services. Mrs. Barber's death follow that of her husband three months ago, leaving two children, Neil, age 9, and Beverly, age 3, who by the terms of her will are to be adopted by close friends at Reno, a member of the university faculty and his wife. The deceased taught school here two years prior to her marriage, later going to Montana to teach.
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Barber, Neal 320115 p1
Death of Neal Barber at Reno; Neal Barber, whose wife is the former Florence Benson, daughter of C. A. Benson of Patterson, passed away at Reno Wednesday following an extended illness. Beside the wife, a son and daughter survive. Funeral services will be held here today. Benson plans to attend, as does William Benson of Tracy.
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Bell, William D. 320902 p5
Crows Landing Sept.1 W. D. Bell Passes Away at Crows Landing; Once more a pioneer resident of the West side has passed on - William Dowell Bell, who has lived here since 1885, dying suddenly at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning at the family home. Although in ill health for the last year, death was entirely unexpected and came as a severe shock, not only to the family but to his many friends as well. He was slightly ill during the night, but arose as usual at an early hour Tuesday morning. After walking around for a few moments, he sat down and shortly after he suffered a heart attack and expired within a few moments. Born in Chillicothe, MO, in 1833, his parents came to California in 1860, coming by way of the Isthmus of Panama, and made their home in Stockton. Later they returned to Georgia, where Bell engaged in the lumber business. There he went and won as his bride, Frances Crow, the marriage taking place in 1883. In 1885, the couple came to California, purchasing the ranch that was so many years their home, until a few years ago, when they moved to the new home facing the Modesto highway. All through the years he was greatly respected in the community and his neighbors sincerely mourn his sudden demise. Surviving him are his wife and five grown children, Sydney, of Newman; Charles, of Modesto; Helen, who lives here with her parents; Russell, of Crows Landing, and Morris, of Pasadena. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning in the family home with Rev. S. S. Patterson of Berkeley, for many years pastor of the local Presbyterian church, officiating. Following the services the body was cremated.
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Burckett, Mr. 320219 p1
Burckett Autopsy An autopsy was performed yesterday by Dr. E. G. Allen to determine the cause of Burckett's death and his findings reported death due to natural causes, a combination of fluid, alcoholism and exposure being responsible. Funeral arrangements are held up pending communication with a brother in Texas.
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Cleaveland, Edward H. 320805 p3
Rancher Passes Very Suddenly; Edward H. Cleaveland, Colony rancher residing on the Mazzuchi place on Fig near Elm, passed away suddenly early Thursday morning. He was, 55 years of age,'and had been a , local resident for the past five years.. A son, Edward Jr., resided with him. Another son, Vincent, lives at Richmond. Funeral services will be held from the Davis & Evans chapel Saturday afternoon at 3 with interment in Del Puerto cemetery
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Cowan, Margaret 321028 p1
Crash Kills One; Three Injured; Crooked Highway Is Again Cause of Fatality; The deviously winding West Side highway claimed at least one more victim Monday evening, when a driver not accustomed to the road hit the sharp curve just this side of Vernalis, where the road crosses from the east to the west side of the S. P. track, at too high speed and crashed against a five-foot embankment. Miss Margaret Cowan was instantly killed, suffering a broken neck. Lt. Alexander Martin Jr., driving the car, has fractured ribs with injury of lungs, as well as a fracture of the left knee. Mrs. Shorr is suffering from concussion and possible fracture of the skull. Mrs. Irene McCarthy, lacerations of the face and skull fracture.
Radio Artists in Party; The party was composed of three ladies, all connected with the NBC broadcasting circuit, Miss Cowan being San Francisco program manager, Miss McCarthy secretary to an executive of the company, and Mrs. Shorr the wife of Flori Shorr, pianist, and Lieut. Martin, a US naval engineer from the Mare Island yard. Mrs. Shorr's husband was making a concert appearance at Modesto and the party decided to surprise him by running down to the concert. Martin drove and they would have been all right except that they failed to see the left turning sign near Tracy and went straight ahead on the road that swings into the West Side highway. This led to the fatal turn at Vernalis. The injured persons were rushed to the Newman Hospital, and Miss Cowan's body taken to Patterson to the Davis & Evans parlors. Patients Doing Well; Latest reports on the progress of the three accident patients at the Newman Hospital is encouraging; all three believed out of danger. Lieut. Martin was to have been removed to the naval hospital at Vallejo yesterday afternoon, but after the arrival of the ambulance a consultation decided to delay the removal a day or two. Miss McCarthy, who is the most seriously injured, is doing as well as expected. Her case is definitely diagnosed as a skull fracture. Mrs. Shorr probably suffered no skull fracture, but a very bad concussion. Miss Ruth Cowan, Los Angeles radio executive, came up by private plane Wednesday, landing at Newman to visit the injured and arrange for the shipment of her sister's body, which was sent to Los Angeles Wednesday night.
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Davis, W.J. 321209 p2
Death of Aged Painter Sunday; W. J. Davis, local sign painter, passed away Sunday at the county hospital following a short illness. He was 82 years of age. Interment was made at Modesto. Davis had been a local resident for about six years past. He was in Alaska for many years during the gold rush days and had many interesting tales of that country. Nothing is known of any surviving relatives.
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Dillian Donald 320708 p1
Dive Fatal To Swimmer; Don Dillian, Former Local Ball Player, Dies at Merced; Donald Dillian, former local boy and member of the famous Patterson Panthers ball team a number, of years ago, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon when he broke his neck in a dive into shallow water at Lake Yosemite near Merced. Dillan incurred three fractured vertebra in the plunge and although he was immediately rushed to a Merced hospital, no hope was held out for his recovery and he died Tuesday afternoon after lingering two days. The mishap occurred when Dillian was playing with the son of his employer, Joseph Gaestel, Merced garage man. The boy was standing in about three feet of water when Don attempted to dive from the edge and go between his legs. The dive failed to flatten out, however, and Dillian struck the bottom head-on. The deceased was 28 years of age and is survived by his wife, the former Beryl Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Stewart of Patterson. Funeral services were held at Merced yesterday morning.
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Dixon, Daniel 321230 p1
Death of Daniel Dixon at Merced; Daniel Dixon, Colony resident for many years, passed away Sunday at Merced at the home of his brother-in-law, D. Parros, also former Pattersonite. Dixon came here in 1912 and had resided here since until his removal to Merced a short time ago. Funeral services were held at Merced yesterday morning, following which the remains were brought here for interment in Del Puerto yesterday afternoon.
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May 2008
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