Patterson and Grayson Obituaries 2001, Page 6
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Linville Kathleen M 011009 p12
Kathleen Mae Linville, 80; A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine for Kathleen Mae Linville, who died Saturday, Sept. 29, at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. She was 80. A native of Boise, Idaho, she lived in Gustine 45 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine. She is survived by her sons David Linville of Turlock, James Linvile of Gustine, Richard Linvil]e of Eugene, Ore., and Loren Linville of Chandler, Ariz; a daughter, Ann Linville of Winsor a brother, Roland Brubaker of Los Banos; a sister, Ruth Markham of Visalia: seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Burial is private. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, p O. Box 4933, Modesto. Calif. 95352-4933 or to the Community Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 399 Sixth St., Gustine, Calif. 95322.
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Linville Kathleen M 011018 p10
Kathleen M. Linville, 80; A well known Gustine woman died last Saturday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Kathleen Mae Linville, a native of Boise, Idaho, was 80. She had lived in Gustine the past 45 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine. A memorial service will be held this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial was private. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Gustine was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include four sons, David of Turlock, James of Gustine. Richard of Eugene, Ore., and Loren Linville of Chandler, Ariz.; a daughter, Ann Linville of Winsor; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a brother, Roland Brubaker of Los Banos; and a sister, Ruth Markham of VisaIia. Remembrances should be sent to the American Heart Association, P0 Box 4933, Modesto. Calif. 95352-4933; or to the Community Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 399 Sixth St., Gustine, Calif. 95322.
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Lopina Janice F 011218 p12
Janice F. Lopina, 59; Final rites will be held Thursday in Modesto for Janice F. Lopina. a former resident of Patterson. She died last Friday at her Modesto home. She was 59. A native of St. Louis, Mo,, she moved with her family to Modesto in 1982 after living in Patterson for 12 years. She previously had resided in San Jose for 10 years. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, She also was an avid photographer. A rosary and Mass will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Committal will follow at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. No visitation is planned. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin and Downs is handling the arrangements. Survivors include her husband, John M. Lopina of Modesto; a son, Mitchell Lopina of Waterford; two daughters, Cynthia Houghton and Cheryl Lopina. both of Modesto; seven grandchildren; her mother, Eva Gutierrez of Placerville; and a sister, Mary Eastman of El Dorado Hills. Remembrances may be sent to the St. Stanislaus Church Building Fund, P0 Box 292, Modesto, Calif. 95353.
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Lowell Myrtle 011204 p12
Myrtle Lowell, 81; A 20 year Patterson resident, Myrtle Lowell, died Sunday at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara. She was 81. She was a native of Hillman, Mich. and was a homemaker. A vigil service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel. A Mass is scheduled for Thursday at 11:30 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a member. Burial in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery near Gustine will follow. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Patterson chapel. Survivors include three sons, William of Santa Clara, Neil of San Diego, and Robert Lowell of Novato; a daughter, Barbara Bell of Poway; three grandchildren; two brothers, William and Fritz Smith. both of Michigan; and three sisters, Evelyn Smith and Mary Smith, both of Michigan, and Telma Smith of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Lowell of Patterson, who died in 1993.
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Lucas Fred G 010524 p14
Fred G. Lucas, 76; A memorial Mass will be held today, Thursday in Newman for well known West Side businessman Fred 0. Lucas. He died Sunday at his Newman home. He was 76. Born in Manteca, he had made Newman his home since he was 5 years old. He was a self-employed rancher, cattle hand and real estate broker for many years. In the I 960s he became co-owner of the Newman Tractor Company. That eventually led him to found the Lucas Tractor Company with his wife Rose. He attended St. Joachim s Catholic Church in Newman and was affiliated with the Native Sons of .the Golden West and the Striped Bass Association. He was a past president of the Crows Landing Lions Club and formerly served on the board of the Orestimba Resource conservation District. He was a long time commissioner of Gustine s Municipal Airport and was a life member of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society and the 92nd USAF Memorial Association. During World War II he served in the Eighth Air Force. The memorial service will be. held at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim s Church. Interment was private. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Rose Lucas of Newman; a son, Douglas J. Lucas of Gustine; a daughter, Laura J. Dompe of Gustine; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Pianezzi of Seneca, Mo., and Sharon Armstrong of Springdale, Ark. Remembrances should be sent to T.OSCAScholarship foundation, PO Box 18, Newman, Calif. 95360; the Visiting Nurses Association, 1905 Coffee Road, Suite 6, Modesto, Calif. 95355; or Hospice of Emanuel, 835 Delbon Ave., Turlock, Calif. 95382.
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Martin Charles A 011129 p10
Charles Albert Martin, 70; Former Patterson resident Charles Albert Martin died last Friday, Nov. 23, ~at Wish-I-Ah Care Center in Auberty. He was 70. He was a native of Newman who lived in Patterson for many years, working as a truck driver for the Planter s Trucking some 30 years. He had resided in Gustine for two years before entering the care center. He was a member of Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine. A memorial service will be held this Friday, Nov. 30, at Our Lady of Miracle. Burial will be private. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Gustine is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include a son, David Marti of Salt Lake City, Utah, and a sister, Gloria Machado of Turlock. Remembrances should be made to the American Diabetes Association, Western Region, 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, Calif. 95833.
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Martinez Javier 011002 p1
Car Crash Injures Local Teen, Kills 3 from Newman; A local teenager driving southbound on Highway 33 between Westley and Patterson sustained injuries Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident. According to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Mahnke of the Modesto division office, Andres Arriola, 16, of Patterson was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger truck headed southbound on the highway just south of Fruit Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. At the same time, another vehicle, a 1986 Ford Taurus, and its four occupants was headed northbound on Highway 33. It appeared Arriola reached over to turn on the truck s air conditioner and took his eyes off the road. Arriola's truck went over the center divider into the northbound lane. During that same time, Pedro Villanueva, 36, of Newman, who was driving the Ford Taurus, noticed Arriola s truck coming toward him and moved to the left side of the road to avoid a collision. Then Arriola looked up and saw the incoming Ford Taurus, and swerved in the same direction. That was when the vehicles collided in the southbound lane. "The left side tires straddled the center line and the other driver,Villanueva, saw the first driver," Malinke said. "So he had to take action." Arriola complained of pain, which may have been caused by the seat belt and air bag, according to Mahnke. The teenager was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment and released. Villanueva also suffered minor injuries; he was taken to Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock for treatment and also released. Three passengers in Villanueva s car were killed: Javier Martinez, 38. Jose Villanueva, 19, and Luis Villanueva, 7, all of Newman. Mahnke said that three of the four occupants in. the Ford Taurus were wearing seat belts while the other was not, and two of the three people killed had seat belts on. It was not known as of Sunday afternoon if the person that did not have a seat belt on was ejected from the Ford Taurus. Arriola was driving at approximately 55 mph, which is the speed limit on Highway 33, while Villanueva was going 50 mph. There were no signs of alcohol or drugs on either driver. Mahnke said the accident is still under investigation.
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Martinez Martin 010911 p3
Martin Martinez, 37; Final rites will be held here Thursday for Martin Martinez. 37. of Westley who died of injuries suffered early Monday evening in an accident on Hamilton Road. He had lived in Westley the past 15 years and had worked for John Stokman Farms. The native of Jalisco, Mexico, was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A vigil service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel. A Mass is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Survivors include two sons, Martin Jr. and David Martinez, both of Westley: a daughter, Lorena Martinez of Mexico; his parents, Evelia and Refugio Martinez Sr. of Westley; four brothers, Jesus of Patterson, Refugio of Modesto. Pedro of Turlock, and Armondo Martinez of Westley; and five sisters, Celia Perez. Theresa Lopez and Martha Martinez, all of Westley, Hilda Anguiano of Modesto, and Anna Alfaro of Oregon. Remembrances should be sent to Sacred Heart Church, 529 1 St., Patterson, Calif. 95363.
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Massey Icy G 011018 p10
Icy Gail Massey, 89; Icy Gail Massey, a former Patterson resident, died Oct. 5 at Valley View Care Center in Riverbank. She was 89. Born in Leslie, Searcy County, Ark., she had lived in Patterson and most recently in Turlock for the last 40 years. She was a longtime member of the Patterson Baptist Church. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Okema. Allen Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include two sons, Charles Leon Massey of Oakdale and Franklin F. Massey of Boron; a daughter, Janice King of Ceres; 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great- grandchildren.
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Mata Mario O 010821 p5
Mario Olivarez Mata, 49; Patterson resident Mario Olivarez, Mata died last Thursday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. He was 49. A native of Texas, he had lived here the past year after moving from Phoenix, Ariz., where he had resided for 21 years. There he worked as a computer technician for Ad zona Public Utilities for 10 years. A memorial Mass was held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Mata of Phoenix; a son, Gabriel Mata of Phoenix; a brother, Martin Mata of Glendale, Ariz.; and his sister and father, Juanita Ybanaz and Juan Mata, both of Patterson.
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Mattes Lucille E 010222 p2
Lucille Erna Mattes, 84; Lucille Erna Mattes, a two year resident of Patterson, died Monday at her home. She was 84. She was a native of Kiel, Wis, and had previously lived in Wausau, Wis. for 25 years. She retired as an operator supervisor after being employed by Pac Bell for 29 years. She attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wausau. Private services are planned. Burial will he in Wausau. Hill view Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include two sons, Gary Mattes of Patterson and Perry Mattes of Williamsburg, Tenn., four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances should be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 930 Edgewood Rd., Wausau, Wis. 54403.
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McLemore Bruce A 010731 p10
Bruce A. McLemore, 65; Bruce Aaron McLemore, fondly referred to by his friends as the mayor of Catfish Camp, will be remembered here this Thursday afternoon. He died suddenly over four years ago, on Feb. 3, 1997, at age 65. Born in Oklahoma, he moved to Grayson with his family when he was young. He attended local schools before joining the US Air Force at age 15 and serving in the Korean War. After a career in the military, he later worked at the Tracy Defense Depot and spent several years working on the construction of the Alaskan pipeline before returning to Patterson. His ashes will be buried in a ceremony Thursday at 1 p.m. at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery near Gustine. His friends will then gather at Mil s Bar & Grill in Patterson, according to Ed Torrison, who knew McLemore for a number of years.
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McCarthy Patrick L 010712 p7
Patrick Leo McCarthy, 74; Patrick Leo McCarthy, well known in the Patterson area, died Tuesday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. He was 74. A native of Modesto, he had lived all his life in that area, graduating from Ceres High School in the class of 1944. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He also belonged to the Old Fisherman s Club in Modesto. He worked as a truck driver for the Morris Seed Co. for 25 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Survivors include two brothers, Eugene J. and John F. McCarthy, both of Modesto; a sister, Mary Margaret Karinen of Novato; 23 nieces and nephews, 10 great-nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins. Remembrances should be send to the Westport Fire Department, 5160 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto, Calif. 95358.
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McGee Bennie D 010621 p10
Bennie Derle McGee, 49; A memorial service will be held here June 29 for Patterson native Bennie Derle McGee He died suddenly Sunday after being stricken at his home in Diamond Bar in Southern California. He was 49. He graduated from Patterson High School in the class of 1969, then from California State University, Stanislaus. He was employed for a number of years by Albertson s grocery chain, serving as its meat/deli procurement manager for the Southern California Division. The memorial service will be held June 29 at 2 p.m. at the Patterson Covenant Church. Survivors include his wife, Lynda McGee of Diamond Bar; daughters Jamie and Erin McGee; his mother, Vera McGee, and a sister, JoAnne Stewart, both of Patterson. Remembrances should be sent to the American Diabetic Association or to Ducks Unlimited.
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Medraono D 'Mariquita' 010531 p5
D. "Mariquita" Medrano, 74; A Mass will be held here today, Thursday, for Dorothea "Mariquita" Medrano, a 50 year resident of Patterson. She died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. She was 74. A native of Realito Cosala Sinaloa, Mexico, she raised her family here and retired after working for 17 years at Patterson Frozen Foods. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Mass is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Patterson District Cemetery will follow. A vigil service was held Wednesday evening at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include eight children, Jose "Chinto" Alspuro, Rosie Granillo and Joe Robles, all of Patterson, Dora Lomeli and Mailo Robles, both of Grayson, Sheila Arrambide of Modesto, Irma Salinas of Newman and Sandra Bonham of Stockton; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a brother, Santana Medrano of Tijuana, Mexico; and a sister, Refugio "Cuca" Rodriguez of Modesto. Remembrances should be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 529 I St., Patterson; or to the American Cancer Society, Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95350.
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Mills Michael B 010125 p2
Michael Banning Mills, 49; Private services were held for Michael Banning Mills who died Sunday at his Patterson home. He was 49. He was a California native and had lived in Stanislaus County and the Patterson area for 13 years. He was a meat cutter and last worked for the Meat Cutters Union. Survivors include his wife, Becky Mills, and a son, Michael S. Mills, both of Patterson; his father, Louis Mills, and a sister, Whitney Mills, both of Malibu. Remembrances should be sent to the American Cancer Society. Modesto Field Office, 1604 Ford Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95350.
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Montelongo Mary EA 011023 p1
Local Woman Killed in Highway 33 Accident; An accident early Friday morning on Highway 33 in Westley claimed the life of a local woman who was a passenger in car driven by her sister. According to California Highway Patrol accident review investigation officer Don Davis, Mary Ellen Armenta Montelongo, 36, of Patterson, died of injuries sustained in the accident. She and her younger sister, driver Rosemary Armenta, 34, were in a 1999 Ford Escort sedan and headed northbound on Highway 33, approximately one half mile from Rogers Road at 4:33 a.m. Vehicle drifted: For reasons unknown, Davis said, the vehicle drifted across the southbound lanes of Highway 33 and onto the west shoulder of the southbound lane. The vehicle traveled back to the roadway and swerved to the left side of the road. Then the car started to rotate in a counterclockwise direction. "It was skidding sideways until it hit the west shoulder," said Davis of Highway 33. Then the Escort sedan went in the direction of a house owned by Alex Florez, who lives at 10207 Highway 33. The vehicle struck the front end of what is described as a decorative abutment, which flanks Florez s driveway.
Hit abutments, sign: Rosemary Armenta hit both abutments, as well as a private stop sign on Florez s property. The second hit had what Davis called a "very significant impact." Said the officer, "The vehicle overturned in hitting the second one (abutment)." Both women were wearing seat belts, according to the report Davis had in his possession yesterday morning, Monday. There were no signs of alcohol or any type of drugs in or around the Escort. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Montelongo sustained massive head injuries, but Davis is unsure if those injuries were the fatal ones. "She could have had internal injuries that could have killed her," he said. Armenta sustained a closed head injury and was air lifted by Medi-Flight to Doctors Medical Center. It was not known at press time whether she was still there. Davis said Monday morning that CHP officers have not had a chance to talk to Rosemary Armenta about the accident. Montelongo s husband~ David Montelongo, works in the produce department at Save-Mart here in Patterson. Mary Ellen Armenia Montelongo was a native of Patterson and was a member of United Pentecostal Church here. She was employed by Orchard Hardware Supply as a clerk. A service will be held Friday at 10 am. at the church. Burial will follow in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, also at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her husband, David Montelongo of Patterson; two sons, Michael and Gabrial Montelongo of Patterson; five brothers. Luis, Aurelio and Mario Armenta, all of Patterson, Sammy Rivera of Grayson, and Felipe Armenta of Merced; three sisters, Socorro Duane. Jessie Valtierra and Rosemary Armenta, all of Patterson; and her parents. Felipe and Socorro Armenta of Patterson. Remembrances should he sent to United Pentecostal Church, 339 Sperry Ave., Patterson.
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Montelongo Mary EA 011025 p12
Mary Ellen Armenta Montelongo, 36; A revised list of survivors of Mary Ellen Armentt. Montelongo, who was killed in a local car crash last Friday, has been provided by her family. The survivors include her husband, David Montelongo of Patterson; two sons, David Montelongo and Michael Armenta. both of Patterson; five brothers, Lois and Mario Armenta of Patterson. Sammy Rivera of Grayson. and Aurelio Saldivar and Felipe Armenta of Merced; three sisters, Socorro Duane, Jessie Valtierra and Rosemary Armenta. all of Patterson; and her parents, Felipe and Mary Ellen Armenta and Socorro Armenta.all of Patterson. A service will he held Friday at 10 am. at the United Pentecostal Church in Patterson. with burial in Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
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Moreno Arturo S 010823 p12
Arturo Sanchez Moreno, 41; Rites are planned in Newman for Arturo Sanchez Moreno who died Monday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. He was 41. He was a native of Mexico and lived in Newman for 19 years prior to moving to Patterson a year ago. He worked as a forklift driver at Dompe Warehouse Co. in Crows Landing for 18 years. He was a member of St. Joachim s Catholic Church in Newman where a Mass will be celebrated today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. Burial in Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman, will follow. A rosary was held Wednesday evening at the church. Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson was in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include a son, Arturo Moreno Jr. of Newman; a daughter, Rocio Moreno of Newman; seven brothers, Sergio, Ramiro and Jamie Moreno, all of Newman, Jesus Moreno of Modesto, Carlos. Moreno of Delano, and Jose and Luis Moreno, both of Patterson; and two sisters, Alicia Urena of Modesto and Lupe Fausto of Turlock.
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Moriarty Ula B 011023 p3
Eula B. Moriarty, 94; Eula B. Moriarty, who had lived in Patterson since 1937, 4ied Friday at Elness Convalescent Hospital in Turlock. She was 94. A native of Texas, she had resided here since 1937, working as a waitress and cook at Johnny s Club for a number of sears. She was a member of the Patterson Garden Club. A graveside service will be held this Thursday at 10a.m.at Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will he Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Hillview Funeral Chapel. Survivors include two sons, William Rocky Graves of Patterson and Phillip Graves of Mexico; a daughter, Ruth Roberts of Modesto; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mattie Passalaqua of Modesto.
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Morris Mary T 010222 p2
Mary Theresa Morris, 93; A Mass will he celebrated today, Thursday, in Tracy for Mary Theresa Morris. who died last Saturday at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital. She was 93. A native of Licares, Portugal, she had lived in Tracy the past 54 years. She and her late husband, Charles A. Morris Sr. were longtime farmers on the West Side. She was a member of St. Bernard s Catholic Church in Tracy, UPPEC, Uniao Portuguesa Continental, Royal Neighbors and SPRSI. She loved gardening, crocheting, cooking, baking arid trips to Lake Tahoe. The Mass will be held at10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard s Church with Fry Memorial Chapel in charge of the arrangements. A rosary was held Wednesday evening at the chapel. Burial will be in Hayward s Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Charles Morris Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Vernalis; grand children John D. Morris of Modesto and Thomas C. Morris and Mary K. Herger. both of Vernalis:10 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. Remembrances should be sent to the American Cancer Society, 207 F. Alpine Ave., Stockton, Calif 95240.
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