Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 1937, Page 1
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Airosio, Manuel,Mary,Jr 370514 p4
Three Drown As Car Skids; Father and Two Children Killed East Of Newman; Newman, Cal., May 13; (Special) - Manuel Airosio and his two children, Mary 13, and Manuel Jr., 5, were drowned, and Mrs. Airosio was rescued only because Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Leary, returning home from Fresno shortly before midnight, heard her faint screams as she clung desperately to willows on the river bank some yards from where the car had plunged into the Merced River. The family had recently moved from Tulare to the McCullough Ranch and were on their way home after attending the theater in Gustine. Unfamiliar with the road, Airosio failed to slow down enough for the turn, the car striking the left hand western approach to the bridge at the first post skidded sideways, and rolled into the river. The right front door of the car was thrown open by the impact, a fact which saved Mrs. Airosio's life. The bodies of the two children were found in the read seat when the car was raised by the power winches of the Pacific Gas & Electric company;'s truck, assisted by Patchetts & Carstensen's tow car. Late this afternoon. Airosio's body had not been recovered, although a power boat operated by Harold Wilson had moved over a wide area with grappling hooks since early morning. Mrs. Airosio was taken from the river only after Leary had summoned help from the Willimas Swenson ranch a mile away, as the steep bank at that point made the rescue a difficult one. She was taken to the Newman Hospital to be treated for shock and submersion. The bodies of the two children are in the Davis funeral chapel.
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Amarante, Joseph B. 371105 p8
Funeral Services for Joseph B. Amarante; Crows Landing. Nov. 3. - Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Joseph Bettencourt Amarante who had passed away on Friday after a few hours illness induced by a heart ailment. Interment was made in the Patterson Cemetery, the Davis Funeral Chapel handling the arrangements. Father Porto of Patterson read the funeral mass.
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Azevedo, Mary J. 370319 p1
Infant Daughter Lost by Death; Funeral services were held from Sacred heart Church Monday morning for Mary Jane, 18-months old infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joaquin A. Azevedo, who passed away at a Modesto hospital Thursday after a brief illness. Rev. Joseph Porto officiated at the services and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery followed. Besides the father and mother, a sister, Dolores, survives her.
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Barneich, Frank 370723 p1
Death of Frank Barneich; Was First Butcher; One of the oldest settlers on the West Side passed away Friday with the death of Frank Barneich at a Modesto hospital, following an extended illness. Not only was he a West Side pioneer but he was also one of the first business men in the new town of Patterson. Born in the Basque area of France, in the Pyrenees, Barneich was 76 years of age. Coming to this country as a boy, he settled in the Los Banos section, living near Mercy Springs for a long time. When Patterson was founded in1910, Barneich saw opportunity and founded the first butcher shop in the new settlement, a business which has under gone many transformations since, but now exists in the shape of the Patterson Market. He is survived by three children—Barnie of Patterson; Edward of Garden Grove and Mrs. Blanche Barker of Bakersfield. A brother, John Barneich of Los Banos, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Cangros of Redwood City, also survive. Funeral services were held from the Davis and Evans Chapel Monday morning with Rev. E. W. Lee officiating. Interment followed in Del Puerto Cemetery.
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Bianchi, P. Ms. 370326 p1
Death of Mrs. P. Bianchi Sunday Follows Illness; Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. P. Bianchi, who passed away Sunday at a Modesto hospital after an extended illness. A native of Austria, she had resided. here with her husband for the past fifteen years, their ranch being on Fruit Avenue. She was 56 years of age, and her husband is the only immediate relative in this country, others residing in Austria. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Joseph Porto officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Bondietti, Antone 370813 p1
Death of Antone Bondietti, Long Time Resident; Antone Bondietti, Patterson Colony rancher for the past twenty-two years, passed away at his Fruit Avenue home Wednesday morning, following an illness of some duration. A native of Switzerland. the deceased was 71 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Affonso Ielrnini, and three sons, Dante, Mario and Lodovico, all of Patterson, and a brother, James Bondietti of Sacramento. Funeral services will be held this morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Joseph Porto officiating, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Davis and Evans are in charge of arrangements.
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Borges, Frank 370115 p1
Frank Borges, Two Others, Instantly Killed Near Crows Landing; In the worst crossing crash in recent years, three lives were instantly snuffed out yesterday when the south-bound passenger train, No. 240, hit at full speed a sedan driven by Frank Borges, Patterson dairyman for many years, at a private crossing two miles north of Newman. With Borges were Mrs. Emilia Frances, his housekeeper and Mike J. Sequeira, whose ranch they had just left. All three were frightfully mangled, making identification by even close friends difficult. Borges and Mrs. Francis were thrown from the car while Sequeira's body was imbedded on the twisted engine pilot in the midst of the splintered car. Borges formerly resided in the south end of Patterson Colony, near the Ghisletta ranch, and it was to this point that the group were traveling when struck. They had left the Sequeira ranch and reached the private crossing from the east just as the fast-moving passenger bore down upon them with its whistle screaming and brakes screeching, to strike the car squarely in the middle. None of the three apparently saw the approaching train, which was running some thirty-five minutes late. The car, together with Sequeira's body, was carried a quarter of a mile before the light train could be stopped by Engineer Dave Welch. F. T. McGinnis, editor of the West Side Index at Newman, had barely passed the crossing where it enters the Crows Landing-Newman highway when he heard the loud report of the smash and then the engine, with its gruesome load, flashed by him. Identifying the car by its license certificate, he rushed to Newman to notify authorities of the mishap. The three bodies of the victims were taken to the Davis Funeral Chapel at Newman. A section crew was called to remove the wreckage and make emergency repairs on the engine, so that the train could proceed southward. Conductor Martin O'Neil, veteran of many years service on the West Side, was in charge of the train. Borges was about 84 years of age and resided here until his house burned about three months ago, when he left to work for Sequeira, returning here twice daily to milk his few cows. His wife, with two children, reside in San Francisco. Mrs. Francis had been his housekeeper both at Patterson and at Newman, according to the statements of neighbors, and came to Patterson from Pinole, where relatives reside. She was about 35 years of age. She apparently had received the full force of the impact as her clothes had been stripped from her body and the entire torso terribly mutilated. Sequeira. a single man, was 38 years old. A twist of fate placed him in the fatal car. Light showers had prevented him doing his usual work in the field, so he volunteered to accompany Borges and assist with the milking of his cows.
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Braren, Olaf 370820 p1
O. Braren Passes at Berkeley Saturday; Olaf Braren of Brentwood, former long-time resident of this section, passed away at a Berkeley hospital Saturday after falling to rally from an operation performed the week previous. Braren operated the Oak Flat ranch for many years in partnership with Ray Redmond. For the past six years he was foemen on the W. W. Cox ranch, leaving there last fall to take charge of a Brentwood stock ranch. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held from a San Jose funeral chapel Monday . Those attending from this section were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Harrison and daughter, Mae, Mr and Mrs. Frank Raines, Mr. and Mrs. George Thoming and Mrs. Jack Cox, Dr. and Mrs. Fred O'Neal of Newman also attended.
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Byde, Ray Ms. 370416 p2
Modesto Woman Is fatally Hurt in Auto Accident; Mrs. Ray Byde Passed Away Tuesday Morning at Hospital; Mrs. Ray Byde of Modesto died in the Newman Hospital Tuesday morning from injuries received in an auto accident near Gustine Saturday evening. Internally injured, and with compound fracture of the right leg which would have necessitated amputation of the member, little hope was held for her recovery when she was brought to the hospital. The end came at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Byde, accompanied by Charles Jones and Homer Harvey, the latter driving, were on their way to Hollister when the accident occurred shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night on the double turn just north of the Gustine city limits. Officers who investigated state that Harvey told them that he was unfamiliar with the road and, noting a car coming toward him, decided it was too late to make the turn properly and attempted to avoid an accident by keeping to his left. The car skidded on the road shoulder and struck a telephone pole. Byde received a badly lacerated face. Jones and Harvey suffered possible concussions in addition to many cuts and bruises but were able to leave the hospital after emergency treatment.
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Camara, Sarah 371001 p1
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Sarah Camara; Mrs. Sarah Camara, colony resident for the past seven years, passed away at the family home on Eucalyptus Avenue Thursday of last week. She was a native of England, aged 64 years, and had resided in California for the past 15 years. She is survived by her husband, John, and one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Harris of Oakland. She was the sister of the late Harry Harding of Newman, and also of Mrs. Elizabeth Nixon of Australia and Mrs. Priscilla Whitehouse and Frank ,Robert, and Thomas Harding all residing in England.
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Cernohlavek, George 370205 p5
Remains Shipped to Nebraska For Burial; The remains of George Cernohlavek aged local resident were shipped to Nebraska for burial last week following his passing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Brewer, following a long illness. The deceased was a native of Bohemia aged 90 years, and had resided here for 15 years past. Mrs. James Kveck is also a daughter and Mrs. Joe Wozab of San Francisco and George Gernohlavek, Jr., of Humboldt, Nebraska, are other surviving children.
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Condos, Chris 370702 p2
Two Drown When Boat Is Upset: Chris Condos; The Merced River claimed two more victims on Sunday afternoon, when Chris Condos and Mike Skenis, both of Turlock, were drowned in its swift current after their fishing boat was capsized. Although a third member of the party was seated on the river bank, no one saw the accident occur. Paul Gimerkas heard a cry for help and saw one of the men sink, the other already having disappeared beneath the water. Bodies Recovered The bodies of both men were recovered. Condos was found early Monday morning by Deputy Coroner Hal Davis and Rolland Gourley by means of grappling hooks. The body of Skenis was recovered Tuesday morning as it floated down the San Joaquin River, being seen from the bridge by R. Lorenson bridge-tender, who notified Gourley as he cruised along the stream. Using Small Boat; The two men were using a small, collapsible tin boat, powered by an outboard motor, and it is assumed that the motor proved too powerful for the light raft, causing it to upend and throw the fishermen into the water. The accident occurred some 300 feet above the point where the Merced river empties into the San Joaquin. Turlock Services; Condos was the owner of a cleaning business in Turlock and Skenis was engaged in farming there. The bodies of both men were taken to Turlock. Services for Condos were held Tuesday morning and afterwards the body was taken to Sacramento for interment.
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Crow, Walter 370319 p1
Walter Crow Killed by Wife; Former Patterson Woman Shoots San Antone Rancher; Walter Crow, San Antone Valley rancher, was shot and. instantly killed by his wife, former Patterson girl, in a desperate battle in their mountain home Wednesday afternoon. According to the story told by Mrs. Crow to neighbors when they reached the scene, Crow had been drinking heavily and beating her, and finally threatened to kill both her and their infant son. Frantic with fear she beat him to the shotgun, she said, and shot him instead, Crow was well-known here, being a frequent visitor and one of the strongest boosters for the new road into the valley from Patterson. He was a deputy fire warden also. Mrs. Crow was the former Dolly Horr, daughter of Frank Horr, and grew up here prior to her marriage. She was being held in San Jose yesterday pending investigation into the tragedy. Had Sought Divorce; According to San Jose records Mrs. Crow had filed suit for divorce a year ago on grounds that he had beaten her and threatened to kill her then, but the suit was later dropped.
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Damitz, R.H. 370319 p1
R. H. Damitz; Two Killed in Series of West Side Highway Wrecks; Fatally injured in an auto crash on the West Side Highway Wednesday morning, B. H. Damitz of Vernalis passed away that afternoon at a Tracy hospital without regaining consciousness. Damitz collided head-on with an El Solyo Ranch truck driven by Lewis Pope, the smash occurring right on a bridge about a quarter mile south of the El Solyo packing shed. Damitz new coupe was telescoped, the front portion being completely crushed and he was terrible injured in the crash. Pope escaped with minor-scratches the front wheels of the truck being driven under the car. The accident seemed to be inexplainable as there was clear vision, straight, highway and no other traffic involved. The deceased was employed on the C. P. Arambel ranch near Vernalis. Car Upsets; Later in the day, another mishap occurred a short distance from the scene of the crash when a car containing four adults and an infant child skidded on the soft shoulder of the highway and turned over two or three times before stopping. A West Stanislaus District WPA crew working nearby rushed to their aid and righted the car and the occupants were found to have escaped with no more than numerous bruises and were able to continue their journey, the car being able to travel. Numerous complaints have been made regarding the condition of the highway shoulders between Westley and Vernalis, passing being dangerous in wet weather, especially when large trucks are encountered. Train Kills Man The day's mishaps in that area were completed in the evening when the northbound evening passenger struck a car on the crossing where the old West Side Highway routing joins the realignment about five miles north of Vernalis. The lone occupant, Frank Mugnog, Filipino ranch worker, was instantly killed. The engine was also damaged in the collision and was delayed some time in getting started again.
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Elfers, Dorothea 370603 p1
Pioneer Woman Dies Suddenly Early Tuesday; Mrs. Dorothea Elfers Succumbs to Stroke; Crown Landing, June 2-- Mrs. Dorothea Elfers, widow of J. H. Elfers, passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning at her ranch home a few moments after she had complained of feeling ill. Her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Dihel, and Dr. E. G. Allen, were summoned at once, both, reaching her before the end came, but she failed to rally from the stroke, diagnosed as a cerebral hemorrhage. Enjoying excellent health, and in the best of spirits on retiring Monday evening, she told A. Johnson, tractor operator on the ranch, as she set breakfast before him, that she felt slightly ill and was going to lie down. He heard her moaning shortly afterwards and investigated, realizing at once that her condition was serious. Johnson left at once to summon help and met Jack Scanlon on the highway, who went to the home while others were summoned. Mrs. Elfers was a native of Germany, born there in 1862, and coming to Wisconsin with her parents when a year old. When still a young girl the family moved to California and settled near Crows Landing, where they resided for many years. Becoming the bride of J. H. Elfers, native son and large property owner, she made her home at its present site. Happy always in her wide circle of friends and in the following of her hobby, the raising and care of many types of birds, she enjoyed life to the fullest as she joined in the work of the Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Aid Society, and the Woman s Improvement Club, having been a member of each for many years. Her death occasions a definite loss to a community which is expressing to the family its deepest love and sympathy. Mrs. Dihel is the only surviving child, her son Charles having died several years ago. Her sister, Mrs. Anna Klehn, resides in Oakland. and her brother, H. A. Kricke, lives in Crows Landing. Two grandchildren, Geraldine and Charlene, reside in Patterson. Her nieces and nephews are Mrs. Alice Brough, Mrs. Mabel Werner, Mrs. Peter Hansen, all of Newman; Mrs. Bertha Hansen of Oakland, Mrs. Virginia Pardue of Hughson, and Mrs. Velma Filippini of Crows Landing: Charles Klehn of Newman and Walter Klehn of Santa Barbara. Funeral services are to be held this morning in the Davis Funeral Chapel at 11 o clock. with Rev. 0. L. Linn, long a friend of the family, officiating. Interment is to be in the Newman Cemetery.
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Fink, Ida 370903 p2
Crows Landing Postmistress Passes Away; Miss Ida Fink of Crows Landing, postmistress there for the last twenty-five years, died yesterday morning in the Livermore Sanitarium after an illness which had extended over a period of six months. Suffering from cardiac asthma, a severe coughing spell brought on a heart attack which caused her death. Although her condition had been grave at times during her illness, she had shown improvement during the last two weeks. On Tuesday, she felt so well that it was though to be an opportune time to move her from a San Francisco hospital to the sanitarium in Livermore, a change advised on account of climatic conditions. She stood the trip remarkably well and her sudden passing two days later came as a distinct shock to the family and friends. Miss Fink was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fink, pioneer residents of Crows Landing where she was born. The funeral services will be held in the Davis Funeral Chapel at Newman on Saturday morning at 10: o'clock. interment to follow in the plot in the Newman Cemetery. Surviving Miss Fink are her sisters Miss Esther Fink and Mrs. F. T. McGinnis of Crows Landing and Mrs. Arthur H. Fink of Los Angeles, and two brothers, George and Lloyd. both residents of Crows Landing.
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