All Obituaries

Frank Luna Maestre passed away on September 24, 2019, at Doctor’s hospital in Modesto he was 49 years old. A native of Mountain View, CA Frank was born on May 1, 1970, to the union of his parents Maria Luna and Frank Borunda Maestre. Frank lived in Modesto for 10 years and attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and worked as a warehouse manager for 10 years. He enjoyed raising fish, fishing, watching his favorite teams the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Francisco Giants play and...

Margaret Jacqueline Moseley of Seaside, CA was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on December 6, 1955, to the union of her parents Shirley McKinley Boyce and Bernice Mae Grimes. Margaret was a cashier at Walmart for over 10 years. She attended New Hope Church in Sea Side, CA. Margaret was very talented and loved designing clothing and interiors and she had a passion for sewing and making clothes. She also enjoyed dancing, spending time with family and laughing. Margaret passed away in her home...

Jaime Samuel Garcia was born in Modesto, Ca on June 29, 1994, to the union of his parents Jaime Garcia and Christina Ortega. Jaime passed away on September 18, 2019, in Alameda, CA he was 25 years old. Jaime leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Christina Ortega, his sisters, Vanessa Garcia & Natalie Garcia, brothers, Isaac Garcia, Ivan Garcia & Miguel Garcia all of Modesto. He also leaves a host of other loving family and friends. Jaime will truly be missed by all who...

Curtis Allen Garcia of Modesto was born on December 7, 1951, in Oakland, Ca to the union of his parents, Manuel Edward Garcia and Ellenor Faye Willmering. Curtis was a forklift driver for 25 years. Curtis passed away on September 15, 2019, he was 67 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Garcia. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Ellenor Willmering of Sonora Ca, his sons, Emiliano Frank Garcia, Curit Miguel Garcia, Louis Garcia, Calli Garcia, daughter Veronica...

Phyllis Mae Tionson was born in Stockton, CA on October 15, 1950. She passed away on Sept 13, 2019, she was 68 years old. Phyllis was a school bus driver in Stockton for 2 years, She enjoyed Cooking, eating and dancing. She will be remembered as always smiling and being happy.  Phillis was preceded in death by her brother, Arnellious Massie of Stockton, her sister Bobbie Massie of Stockton and her grandmother Louise Massie also of Stockton. Phyllis leaves to...

Earl Clinton Thomas Sr. was born on September 8, 1948, to Elnora and Eldriage Thomas Sr. and departed this life on September 11, 2019.  Although Earl was born to Elnora and Eldriage Thomas Sr. who preceded him in death, he was raised by his Aunts Mattie Carter and Christine Jenkins. As a result of this extended family, Earl became a son, brother and his sibling count increased exponentially combining the Carter, Jenkins and Thomas family. The Burnem family took care and continues to...

Joan Wilson Turner was born on June 27, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, to Charlotte Taylor and Dr. St. Elmo Taylor. A graduate of the Northampton School for Girls, Smith College and Boston University, Joan was trained as a teacher of the deaf and blind and later went on to work in the public school system in Washington DC.  Embarking upon a second career as an entrepreneur in the 1970s, Joan owned clothing stores in Brooklyn NY and Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL. She also sold many health...

John Henry Arellano Jr. was born on June 9, 1987, in Modesto, California to the union of his parents John Henry Arellano Sr. and Alicia Racheal Gamez.  John confessed Christ at the early age of 11, uniting with Apostolic Jubilee Center where he was baptized by Pastor Steve Motelongo.  John attended schools in Modesto. He had a passion for writing music, playing the guitar and singing.  In 2012 John enlisted in the US Navy and served honorably for three years working as a...

Cynthia Ann Nevarez   Resident of Modesto, CA born in Salinas, CA, lived most of her life in the Oakland Bay Area.  She was preceded in death by her husband Felix Nevarez Jr., her father Ramon Cardenas Sr., her mother Manuela Cardenas, her brother Ramon Cardenas Jr. and her nephew Roberto Mota Jr. She is survived by her children; Estela Valdez (Carlos) & Crystal Nevarez (David White), her siblings; Moses Cardenas, Rebecca Montoya (Bob Kerr) & Paula Ramponi...

Cristina Negrete Moreno      "Doña Cristi"          D.E.P. Por la madrugada del 15 de Agosto de 2019, Dia de la Asuncion de la Virgen Maria. Nuestra querida Mama' Cristina paso ala presencia de nuestro Señor Jesus, en su casa en Modesto California, ala edad de 105 años. Nuestra mama Cristina nacio el 6 de Febrero de 1914 en La Cofradia en Tamazula Jalisco. Sus Padres fueron Fortino Negrete y Emilia Moreno. Tubo 5...