Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 2001, Page 1
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Adams Nada V 011120 p3
Nada V. Adams, 80; Nada V. Adams, a resident of the Forest Grove, Ore. community, died last Wednesday at the Hillsboro, Ore., Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center. The former Patterson resident was 80. Born in Hodgens, 0km., the daughter of Leonard and Artie, OlIar, Wright, she was raised and received her formal education in Hodgens. She married Guy Smith and after living in Howe, Okla., for nine years, they moved to Patterson in 1947 and later to Ceres. He died in I 975 after they had been married 38 years. In 1978 she married Efton Adams and they made their home in Ceres. He died in 1995, and she soon moved to Forest Grove to be near her daughter and family. With her husband Guy, she owned and operated the Triangle Service Station and restaurant in Patterson for several years. Later she managed several Foster Freeze businesses in Ventura and Ceres. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining, as well as working in her flower gardens. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, and with her pets. Survivors include two daughters. Norma Jo Fimbres of West Covina, and Lena lsakson of Forest Grove; eight grandchildren including three in the Turlock-Denair area; 15 great-grandchildren: and four sisters. Iris Nobles of Heavener, Okla., Juanita McCurtain of Hodgens, Odell Pearson of Shell Knob, Mo., and Helen Wright of Patterson. She was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Smith; her parents; and two brothers, Lee and Bob Wright A private family memorial gathering is planned. Forest Grove Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances should be sent to Alzheimer s Association, Columbia-Willamette Chapter, I 311 NW 21st Ave., Portland, Ore. 907209.
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Addington Donald C 010403 p3
Donald Charles Addington, 71; Patterson native and lifelong resident Donald Charles Addington died Sunday at Vintage Fair Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. He was 71. He had worked as an equipment operator for Thorkelson Ranches for 30 years. In addition he was a member of the Turlock Horse Club. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Survivors include his wife, Doris I. Addington of Patterson; a son, Eugene Addington of Turlock; a daughter, Barbara Correia of Patterson; a step-son, Joe Minnerup Jr. of North Dakota; four grandchildren; three brothers, Jacob of Idaho, Jim of Portola and Ken Addington of Gustine; and two sisters, Geneva Rose of Manteca and Linda Sandidge of South Dakota. Remembrances should be sent to the American Heart Association, p O. Box 4933, Modesto, Calif. 95352-4933.
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Addington Jacob M 011113 p14
Jacob M. Addington, 78; Former Patterson resident Jacob M. Addington, who lived here most of his life, died Nov. 3 at Kootenai Medical center in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. He was 78. He was a self-employed general contractor for many years who was recognized for his quality work. Born in Cedarville, he had lived here since he was an infant. He was a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and his wife moved to Coeur d Alene late last year. A graveside service was held last Wednesday at the Riverview Section of Forest Cemetery in Coeur d Alene, English Funeral Chapel in that city was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Violet Addington of Coeur d Alene; a son, Floren Addington of Coeur d Alene; a daughter, Shirley Herrman of Turlock; two step-sons, Richard Wortman of Patterson and Floyd Wortman of Montrose; eight grandchildren; two brothers, James of Portola and Ken Addington of Gustine; and two sisters, Linda Sandidge of Belle Fouche, S.D. and Geneva Rose of Manteca. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and David Addington.
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Aldridge Betty J 010814 p12
Betty Jean Aldridge, 71 ; A memorial service will be held here for Betty Jean Aldridge, who died Saturday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.. She was 71. A native of Memphis, Tenn., she had lived in Patterson the past year. The homemaker had previously resided in Milpitas for 11 years and was a member of the Warm Springs Baptist Church in Fremont. The service will be held at 12 noon at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Burial in the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery near Gustine will follow. Survivors include two sons, Franklin A. of Newman and Michael A. Aldridge of Carrolton, Texas; two daughters, Ruth M. Smith of Newman and Gail A. Hogue of Patterson; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Harry of Missouri and Jerry and Butch Gibson, both of Tennessee; and four sisters, Rita Peterson of Missouri, Helen Hopper of Tennessee, Maria Harris of Sonora, and Alice Mowrer of Los Angeles.
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Allan Cecilia 010911 p3
Cecilia Allan; A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, in Turlock for Cecilia Allan. She died suddenly last Friday while visiting a daughter in Sacramento. She and her husband, the late Wesley E. Allan. lived in Patterson a number of years before moving to Turlock. They were married 64 years at the time of his death in the past year. While living here she was employed at Harley's Department Store. Fnends are invited to the service at 12 noon at the Westfork Estates Club House, 500 N. Tully Road in Turlock. Survivors include a son, Jim Allen; daughter Carol Assonso; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances should be sent to Children s Receiving Home, 3555 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Calif. 95821.
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Alvarado Andrea D 010501 p2
Trio of Accidents Leaves Four Dead; Longtime Patterson residents claim that tragic vehicular accidents often occur here in groups of three. Such was the case late last week when three separate accidents took four lives, including those of a Grayson man and his 5-year-old daughter. Theirs was the first crash, and it occurred Friday about 3:40 p.m. on River Road south of Oaklea Road in the Grayson area. Jesus Alvarado, 38, was southbound on River Road in a Plymouth van which for an unknown reason crossed over the center line and struck a Ford pickup head-on. Alvarado, who was not wearing a seat belt, was killed as was his 5-year-old daughter Andrea, who was wearing a lap belt. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Wearing seat belts: The occupants of the pickup, driver Michael Bogetti, 23, and Stephen Bogetti, 44, who gave Tracy addresses, were wearing seatbelts and the air bags in the pickup deployed. Both were taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Stephen Bogetti with major injuries. Michael Bogetti received only minor injuries. The CHP noted that both Bogettis had been drinking alcoholic beverages, but neither was arrested. The obituaries for the father and daughter are listed elsewhere in this issue.
2nd crash on river: A second crash on River Road, near its intersection with Hamilton Road, occurred just over 12 hours later. Juan Jesus Lopez of Patterson was southbound shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday when his vehicle drifted off the right side of the roadway. The Chevrolet Blazer then ran across the east side and hit an almond tree and overturned. Lopez, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected. He received major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center. A short time later, about 6:35 a.m. Saturday, a 73-year-old Lemore woman and her 45-year-old son were killed when the Volvo station wagon she was driving ran off 1-5 and down a 150-foot embankment. Helping son move: Joanne Slater was helping her son Kent Slater move from the Sacramento area. Her southbound vehicle drifted onto the center divider, and when she over-corrected, it went off the west side of the roadway north of Del Puerto Canyon Road. The vehicle rolled over at least five times. Neither was wearing a seat belt and both were ejected. Both died at the scene.
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Alvarado Andrea D 010501 p12
Andrea D. Alvarado, 5; A double service will be held Thursday morning for a father and young daughter killed last Friday afternoon in a the two-Vehicle crash, north of Grayson. A service will be held at 10 a.m. at Centro Sinai Church in Grayson for Jesus Zamirripa Alvarado, 38, and his 5 year old daughter Andrea Denise Alvarado. Both were residents of Grayson. He. was a native of Glendale, Ariz., and had lived in Grayson since he was four years old. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow the service. A wake will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at church. Survivors include wife and mother Denise Alvarado of Grayson; two sons and brothers, Jesse Jr. and Moses Alvarado of Grayson; his parents, Mariano and Anlgela Alvarado of Grayson; his brothers, Mariano Alvarado Jr. of Grayson and Johnny Alvarado of Tracy; and his sister, Angela Navarro of Modesto. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Alvarado Jesus A 010501 p2
Trio of Accidents Leaves Four Dead; Longtime Patterson residents claim that tragic vehicular accidents often occur here in groups of three. Such was the case late last week when three separate accidents took four lives, including those of a Grayson man and his 5-year-old daughter. Theirs was the first crash, and it occurred Friday about 3:40 p.m. on River Road south of Oaklea Road in the Grayson area. Jesus Alvarado, 38, was southbound on River Road in a Plymouth van which for an unknown reason crossed over the center line and struck a Ford pickup head-on. Alvarado, who was not wearing a seat belt, was killed as was his 5-year-old daughter Andrea, who was wearing a lap belt. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Wearing seat belts: The occupants of the pickup, driver Michael Bogetti, 23, and Stephen Bogetti, 44, who gave Tracy addresses, were wearing seatbelts and the air bags in the pickup deployed. Both were taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Stephen Bogetti with major injuries. Michael Bogetti received only minor injuries. The CHP noted that both Bogettis had been drinking alcoholic beverages, but neither was arrested. The obituaries for the father and daughter are listed elsewhere in this issue.
2nd crash on river: A second crash on River Road, near its intersection with Hamilton Road, occurred just over 12 hours later. Juan Jesus Lopez of Patterson was southbound shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday when his vehicle drifted off the right side of the roadway. The Chevrolet Blazer then ran across the east side and hit an almond tree and overturned. Lopez, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected. He received major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center A short time later, about 6:35 a.m. Saturday, a 73-year-old Lemore woman and her 45-year-old son were killed when the Volvo station wagon she was driving ran off 1-5 and down a 150-foot embankment. Helping son move: Joanne Slater was helping her son Kent Slater move from the Sacramento area. Her southbound vehicle drifted onto the center divider, and when she over-corrected, it went off the west side of the roadway north of Del Puerto Canyon Road. The vehicle rolled over at least five times. Neither was wearing a seat belt and both were ejected. Both died at the scene.
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Alvarado Jesus A 010501 p12
Andrea D. Alvarado, 5; A double service will be held Thursday morning for a father and young daughter killed last Friday afternoon in a the two-Vehicle crash, north of Grayson. A service will be held at 10 a.m. at Centro Sinai Church in Grayson for Jesus Zamirripa Alvarado, 38, and his 5 year old daughter Andrea Denise Alvarado. Both were residents of Grayson. He. was a native of Glendale, Ariz., and had lived in Grayson since he was four years old. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow the service. A wake will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at church. Survivors include wife and mother Denise Alvarado of Grayson; two sons and brothers, Jesse Jr. and Moses Alvarado of Grayson; his parents, Mariano and Anlgela Alvarado of Grayson; his brothers, Mariano Alvarado Jr. of Grayson and Johnny Alvarado of Tracy; and his sister, Angela Navarro of Modesto. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Patterson Irrigator, 05/01/2001, p 12
Jesus A. Alvarado, 38; A double service will be held Thursday morning for a father and young daughter killed last Friday afternoon in a the two-Vehicle crash, north of Grayson. A service will be held at 10 a.m. at Centro Sinai Church in Grayson for Jesus Zamirripa Alvarado, 38, and his 5 year old daughter Andrea Denise Alvarado. Both were residents of Grayson. He. was a native of Glendale, Ariz., and had lived in Grayson since he was four years old. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow the service. A wake will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at church. Survivors include wife and mother Denise Alvarado of Grayson; two sons and brothers, Jesse Jr. and Moses Alvarado of Grayson; his parents, Mariano and Anlgela Alvarado of Grayson; his brothers, Mariano Alvarado Jr. of Grayson and Johnny Alvarado of Tracy; and his sister, Angela Navarro of Modesto. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Alvernaz Rosa 010104 p10
Rosa Alvemaz, 92; Rosa Alvernaz of Patterson died Monday at Foothill Manor. She was 92. She was born Nov. 2, 1908, in Pico, Azores. She lived in the Patterson and Stanislaus County area for 16 years. She was a housekeeper for 15 years. She is survived by her nephew William Azevedo of Grayson. Services are private. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Alvernaz Tony 010201 p10
Tony Alvernaz, 86; Final rites will be held here Saturday for lifelong Crows Landing resident Tony Alvernaz. The 86 year old died Monday at his home. The Crows Landing native was a self-employed dairyman for 20 years and hauled milk for another 20 years, delivering the first load of milk to the new East-West Dairyman s Association plant on the West Side. That was Nov. 19,1940. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crows Landing and was a member of UPEC, Our Lady of Miracles Society in Gustine, the Crows Landing Pentecost Society, and the VFW. He served overseas in the US Army during World War II. A vigil service will be held Friday at 7 a.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here, with burial in Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman, to follow. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Alvernaz of Crows Landing; a son, Mark Alvernaz of Delhi; three daughters, Antoinette Conklin of Jamestown, Melanie Alvernaz of Petaluma, and Rebecca Carlsen of Novato; five grandchildren and four great grand-children; and a sister, Florence. Francis of Bellingham, Wash. Remembrances should be sent to Hospice of Emanuel, 825 Delbon Ave.. Turlock, Calif. 95380.
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Anderson Kenneth W 011211 p5
Kenneth W. Anderson, 87; Services were held last Friday in Turlock for Kenneth William Anderson, a lifelong resident of that city. He died Dec. 1 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, a day short of his 88th birthday. A native of Turlock where he was born on the family farm, he was ranch manager for Bettencourt Farms for many years. He attended Tegner School and worked on concrete construction and various agricultural related jobs prior to World War II. He married Elaine Borg in Turlock in 1942, shortly before he entered the US Army where he served in the 91st Division in the North African and Italian campaigns. He was wounded near the Gothic Line north of Florence in August 1944. After recuperating, he took a "temporary" job on the West Side with Bettencourt Farms. He retired from that job 44 years later at the age of 76. He was known for working long hours on the job. He also was a member of the American Legion, SIRS, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Farm Bureau. A service was held last Friday afternoon at Allen Mortuary in Turlock. Burial was in Turlock Memorial Park. Survivors include two sons, Bill of Coarsgold and Rick Anderson of Fresno; two daughters, Mary Stewart of Patterson and Carol Anderson of Turlock; seven grandchildren, and one great- grandson.
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Andrade George E 010531 p5
George E. Andrade, 86; Final rites will be held next Monday in Modesto for George E. Andrade, who was well known on the West Side. He died suddenly early Monday at his Modesto home. He was 86. Mr. Andrade was a field man for Patterson Frozen Foods where he was employed for nearly 50 years. He also was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto, the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #1282 in Modesto for 25 years, and the Knights of Columbus. He was born in Turlock in 1914 and had lived in the Modesto-Turlock area his entire life. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, Franklin & Downs in Modesto. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-9 p.m. at the chapel. A Mass is scheduled for Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery will follow. Survivors include his wife, Luella "Betty" Andrade of Modesto; two sons, George Ed Andrade of Modesto and Steve Andrade of Oakdale; a daughter, Toni Sauls of Modesto; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Remembrances should be sent to Alzheimer s Disease and Related Disorders, Inc., 416 Downey Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95354.
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Anson Martha M 010913 p3
Martha Anson, 84; A memorial service will be held here this Saturday for Martha Miars Anson who died Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto following an extended illness. She was 84. The native of Highland County, Ohio, graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio, in 1934, and from Wilmington College in 1939. She had lived in Crows Landing the past II years, moving here from Ventura where she had been a kindergarten teacher with the Ventura Public School District. She was a member of the Federated Church in Patterson where a memorial service will he held Saturday at 5 p.m. Burial will be private. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Anson of Crows Landing; three daughters, Jeanie Kleen of Fullerton, Carolyn Walker of Patterson, and Jane Copeland of Livermore; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Remembrances should be made to the US Fund for UNICEF, 33 E. 38th St., New York, N.Y. 10016; or by calling 800-FOR-K1DS.
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Arteaga Abraham 010220 p9
Abraham Arteaga, 61; Final rites will be held here Wednesday for 25 year Patterson resident Abraham Arteaga. He died last Friday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. He was 61. A native of Mexico, he worked in maintenance at Patterson Frozen Foods and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A vigil will be held today, Tuesday, at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church where a Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow. Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include four sons, A. David, Ernie and Richard Arteaga. all of Patterson, and Robert Arteaga of Modesto; two daughters, Martha Arteaga and Sandra Arteaga, both of Patterson; 14 grandchildren; five brothers, Jose Maria Arteaga and Francisco Arteaga, both of Patterson, Santos Arteaga of Mexico, Luis Arteaga of San Diego, and Jesus Arteaga of Turlock; and three sisters; Teresa Orozco of Turlock, Juana Orozco of Patterson, and Virginia Arteaga of Mexico. Remembrances should be sent to Sacred Heart Church, 529 I St.. Patterson.
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Azevedo John A Jr 010503 p10
John A. Azevedo Jr., 62; Final rites are planned here Friday for John A. Azevedo Jr. who died Sunday at his Hilmar home after being in declining health. He was 62. A native of Modesto, he had lived in Hilmar the past 20 years. He was a self-employed walnut broker and had suffered a debilitating vehicle accident a few years ago. A vigil service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson, where a Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Azevedo of Hilmar; two sons, Rick of Hilmar and Steve Azevedo of Modesto; two daughters, Cindy Woods of Sonora and Helen Pereira of Hilmar; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Iturreria of Patterson. Remembrances should be sent to Central Catholic Grid Iron, 200 5. Carpenter Road, Modesto, Calif.; or to the American Diabetes Association, San Joaquin/Stanislaus, 1524 McHenry Ave., Suite 465, Modesto, Calif. 95350.
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Azevedo Louise E 010327 p3
Louise Estal Azevedo; Final rites were held here Monday for former Patterson resident Louise Estal Azevedo. She died March 20 at her home in Turlock. She was 77. Born in Coal Hill, Ark., where she grew up, she moved to Patterson in 1945. She owned and operated the Tea Golf Gardens Restaurant and bar. After moving to Turlock in 1967, she worked for Banquet Foods for 22 years before retiring. She belonged to Sacred Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock and was a former member of Sacred Heart Church here. A Mass was celebrated Monday morning at the local church. Private internment was planned. Allen Mortuary of Turlock was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include a son, Bobby Azevedo of Moreno Valley; two daughters, Mary Gorezewski of Campbell and Ida Silveira of Hilmar;. seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lola Lowe of Modesto. Remembrances., should be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1524 McHenry Aye, Suite 210, Modesto, Calif.
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Azevedo Mary D 010906 p10
Mary Dolores Azevedo, 77; Final rites will be held here today, Thursday, for Mary Dolores Azevedo, 77. She died last Saturday at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. A native of Alvarado, Calif.,she had lived in Patterson since 1947..She had worked as an LVN at Memorial South in Ceres for some 20 years. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a Mass will be held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in San Joaquin Valley national Cemetery. A vigil was held Wednesday evening at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Joe Azevedo of Patterson; four sons, Donald of Albuquerque, N.M., David of Modesto, Dan of Riverbank and Dennis Azevedo of Santa Clara; two daughters, Joanne Azevedo of Fairfield and Jeannette Barnes of Citrus Heights; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a brother, Gilbert Mendonsa of Nashville, Tenn. Remembrances should be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95350.
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