Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1936, Page 3
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Medeiros, Joe 361121 p2
Body of Missing Man Is Found in Drain Pipe; Joe Medeiros Ends His Troubles Sunday Evening; Joe Medeiros, 24, unemployed milker, took the hard way out of his troubles Sunday evening. when he cut his throat with an ordinary pocket-knife and crawled into the open end of a 20-inch drain pipe to die. His body was not found until Wednesday forenoon, when his brother, John Medeiros of Gustine, employed on the Crianca ranch, and aiding in the search, saw his feet sticking out of the pipe.
Had Been Acting Queer; Medeiros was temporarily employed at the Manuel Munyan ranch three miles north of Newman, in the absence of Tony Moniz, one of the firm operating the ranch. He had worked a few days at the Clementino ranch recently and had just received and cashed a check for $12.50, which seems to have been the extent of his finances. Sunday evening he was helping with the milking. Setting down his pail, he walked away down the canal bank without a word to anyone. Later when his sweater was found hanging on a nail, with the money in a pocket, a search for him began. He was not found that night; so his brother was notified and a more systematic search began. But not till nearly noon Wednesday was the mystery solved. Native of Massachusetts; Medeiros was a native of Massachusetts, and had returned two years ago from a visit to the Azores, where he has many relatives. He is also said to have relatives in Massachusetts, but only the one brother in California. There will he no inquest. Coroner Sovern ruling that it was unnecessary, the case being one of suicide.
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Moe, Ole 360703 p1
Death of Ole Moe Here Tuesday Morning; Ole Moe passed away early Tuesday morning at his home, following an extended illness. He was 83 years of age and a native of Norway, having removed here with his wife ten years ago to make their home. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. E. W. Lee officiating, followed by interment beside the remains of his wife, who passed away several years ago, in Del Puerto Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Georgia Moe, and one son, T. J. Moe. A brother, Odin Moe, of Minneapolis, was with him at his death, and a sister, Mrs. Ingevorg Andrsen, resides in Norway.
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Morriuchi, Edward 360821 p1
Boy Killed When Mule Runs Away at El Solyo; Edward Morriuchi, ten-year old boy living at the El Solyo Ranch, was fatally injured Saturday when he incurred a fractured skull, the result of being kicked by a runaway mule. The boy was holding the mule's reins when the animal started to run, dragged by the fleeing animal and both hoofs struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. He was rushed to a Stockton hospital where an emergency operation was performed in an effort to save his life hut he passed away without
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Murray, John H. 360313 p1
Auto Hurts Are Fatal; J. H. Murray Succumbs to Injuries Incurred Wednesday; John H. Murray, ranch laborer in this vicinity for the past forty-years, was fatally injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a car driven by Lloyd Brewer of Vernalis on the highway between I and J Streets. He incurred a badly shattered left leg and internal injuries and although he was rushed to a Modesto hospital by Chief of Police Carl Busengdal, he passed away yesterday morning. Brewer and two companions, Lewis and Lowell Judd. were northbound from the business section about 9:30 when, according to their statement, Murray suddenly staggered across the highway directly in front of their car. He almost made it but Brewer was unable to avoid him and the right end of the car's bumper struck Murray. It happened that Busengdal had just passed Murray before the accident, preceding Brewer northward along the highway. When he passed him, Murray was walking toward town on the west edge of the highway. A moment later, Busengdal heard the crash and turned back to investigate. This bears out Brewer's story that Murray suddenly crossed to the east side of the road, where he was struck, and the mishap seemed to be unavoidable as far as Brewer was concerned. Murray was a native of San Joaquin County, aged between 77 and 80 years, as different statements he made regarding his birth date were conflicting. He is survived by two sisters and one brother residing in Stockton
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Newbert, Margaret J. 361023 p1
Passing of Mrs. Charles Newberg Wednesday; Mrs Margaret Jane Newberg, wife of Charles Newberg, passed away at the family home on Bartch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. A local resident for 16 years passed, she was aged 79 years, being a native of Illinois. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. D. E. Williams oi Patterson, and a son. Frank A. Hill of Berkeley. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Davis and Evans with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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O'Shea, Fritz 360410 p1
Kills Self in Prison; Laborer Strangles Himself When Arrested for Petty Theft; Old, friendless and penniless, Fritz O'Shea chose what seemed to him the easiest wav out when he was jailed for petty theft early Friday morning, and he was found strangled to death with an improvised noose a few hours later. Night Officer Manuel Silva saw O'Shea take two loaves of bread and a package of butterhorns from a bread box in front of the Patterson Market at 5 a. m. Such thefts had become increasingly frequent and Silva decided to make an example of this case and locked O'Shea up. About 8 a.m. when Chief of Police Carl Busengdal came down they went in to get the prisoner and found him kneeling beside the bunk in the cell, lifeless. He had used a knotted bandanna handkerchief and a piece of fishing line to improvise a slip noose. One end was tied to a cell bar and O'Shea had pulled on the other end to tighten the noose. He was not hanging and could have released himself by a slight movement so the will to die must have been strong. Dr. A. M. Field was immediately summoned but declared O'Shea had been dead an hour or so already. Nothing Known of Deceased; Differing from most similar cases booze had no connection with the affair. O'Shea was perfectly sober when arrested and bore no signs of dissipation or evidence that he was a heavy drinker, and was neat and clean in appearance. Nothing is known about him beyond the fact that he had been around here for some time, occasionally working at odd jobs. He was apparently between 60 and 70 years of age. The remains were taken in charge by Davis and Evans and interment was made in Del Puerto Cemetery Saturday. Fingerprints were taken and an attempt will be made to trace his history, if possible.
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Olson, John 360103 p1
Passing of John Olson Monday Morning; John Olson, Patterson resident for twenty years past, died early Monday morning at a Turlock hospital, where he had been taken for treatment a few days previous. Olson had been in failing health for some time but his condition did not become serious until last week. He was a native of Sweden, aged 75 years, and had been in this country about fifty years, bringing his family to Patterson to locate in 1915. Besides his daughter, Miss Edith, and son. Earl, who reside with him, two brothers and a sister survive in Minnesota. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Evangelical Church with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Pinkert, Alfred 361113 p1
Alfred Pinkert Dies Suddenly; Alfred Pinkert, well-known bean grower of the Vernalis section, passed away suddenly Friday evening following a heart attack. He had been ill for some time but his condition was not thought to be critical. He had been a Vernalis resident for the past two years, being engaged in raising beans in the partnership of Pinkert and Pfaffinger, and was active in the organization of the West Stanislaus Bean Growers Association, being its first secretary. Funeral services were held at Tracy Tuesday morning with Mrs. Amelia Ralph of the Central Spiritual Church of Los Angeles officiating, followed by cremation at Stockton. He was 46 years of age and a native of Cicero, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; four children, Virginia, Lorriane, Alfred, and Fern, all of Vernalis and two brothers, Harry of Illinois and B//no of Los Angeles.
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Rasmussen, Sam 361002 p2
Illness Fatal to Sam Rasmussen at Modesto; Following an attack of illness which sent both Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rasmussen to a Modesto hospital for treatment, Rasmussen passed away Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Rasmussen is recovering, however. The deceased has been a Colony resident for the past 17 years living on Bartch Avenue. A native of Norway, aged 79 years, he has resided in this country for the past fifty years. Besides the widow, the only near kin is his foster daughter, Mrs. A. E. Johnson. He was a great uncle of W. M. Anderson, former Pattersonite now at Richmond, and of Mrs. Nick Glashoff and Arthur Jensen Westbrook, Minnesota, who arrived Monday to attend the funeral. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Our Saviour Lutheran church with Rev. E. Lee in charge, followed by interment at Del Puerto Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Davis and Evans.
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Rogers, Fanny 361106 p3
Former Resident Dies at San Jose; Mrs. Fanny Rogers, local resident for quite a few years, but living at San Jose for the past eight years, passed away there yesterday at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late John Rogers and the mother of Dr. Kathryn Kent. The remains will be brought here for interment with services at the Davis and Evans chapel Saturday at 3 pm, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Rouse, Mary E. 360417 p1
Passing of Mrs. E. Rouse Here Sunday; A little over three months after the observance of her golden wedding anniversary, Mrs. Mary Ellen Rouse, wife of James E. Rouse, passed away at the family home Sunday afternoon, following a lengthy illness. A native of Kentucky, the deceased was a Patterson pioneer, having come to the new town in 1911. She was 68 years of age, and beside her husband is survived by the following immediate relatives: Three daughters - Mrs. Julia Slatten of Gustine, Mrs. Pearl Latimer of Pittsburg, Mrs. Hattie Anderson of Corvallis, Oregon; one son - James N. Rouse of Byron; one sister Mrs. Hattie Crain of Porterville, and one brother J. C. Ingram of Woodville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Davis and Evans chapel with Dr. A. B. Gilbert officiating. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed.
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Rovedatti, Robert 360131 p1
Death of Robert Rovedatti on Sunday; Robert Rovedatti, Colony rancher, passed away at the University of California Hospital at. San Francisco Sunday following an illness for which he had been receiving treatment there. Residing at the south end of the Colony, Rovedatti has been a local settler for twenty-five years past. He was a native of Italy, aged 40 years, aud is survived by his wife, Julia, and three children, Elsie, Mary and Roy, and one brother, M. Rovedatti. Rosary services were held at the Davis and Evans Chapel Tuesday evening followed by funeral services at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning with Rev. J. Porto officiating. Interment was made in St. Marys Cemetery.
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Rydberg, Jay 360417 p1
Sudden Death of Jay Rydberg Saturday; Jay A. Rydberg, county hospital superintendent, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning following a heart attack which struck him the previous evening. He was 56 years of age and had been head of the county institution for eleven years past. The deceased was very well known in Patterson. as he and his wife have visited here with friends frequently.
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Saude, Frank 360228 p5
Death Follows Leg Amputation; Crows Landing, Feb. 26 — Funeral services were held this morning at the Crows Landing Catholic Church for Frank Saude, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Saude, now living near Crows Landing but recently of Newman. The boy suffered from a bone infection of the leg, which necessitate an amputation some seven months ago, but the cancer infection continued and death followed on the 21st at a Modesto hospital.
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Soares, Frank S. 360117 p1
Sheepherder Passes Away; Resident of this area for between 35 and 40 years past, Frank S. Soares, sheepherder employed by Torn Standard of Vernalis, passed away Monday after a brief illness. The deceased was about fifty years of age, the closest known relatives being three cousins. Interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, with arrangements in charge of Davis and Evans.
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Spenker, Julia S. 360529 p2
Pioneer County Resident Dies; Mis. Julia S. Spenker of Modesto, mother of Leonard R. Spenker of Patterson, passed away at Modesto, Wednesday at the age of 80. She was a pioneer resident of Stanislaus County, having moved here in 1872; she was a native of Germany. Five other children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive her. Funeral services will he held today at 2 p m. from the Shannon Chapel at Modesto.
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May 2008
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