All Obituaries

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (Psalm 23:6) Ossie Spann Freeman was born October 14, 1930, in Rankin County, Mississippi to the late James Spann and Bertha Byrd Spann. She transitioned unto the Lord on August 7, 2019. She was the oldest of eight children. Her parents, one sister, and three brothers preceded her in death. Ossie attended Rankin County Schools before moving to Jackson, Mississippi...

Robert Manuel Freitas was born on April 2, 1942, in Modesto, CA.  Prior to working in construction as a  form setter for 20 years, Robert was honorably discharged from the US Navy. Robert enjoyed working on cars and camping, he enjoyed listening to Elvis and old country music, but most of all Robert loved being with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Robert passed away on August 1, 2019, at his home in Modesto, he was 76 years old. He was preceded in...

Our cherished Daddy, Pa-Paw, and Far-away Papa left this world on July 30, 2019; His Savior took him home and although we are sad and hurting for ourselves, we are so grateful that he is free at last. He is in heaven rejoicing with Jesus and his loved ones who have gone before him. He is no longer in bondage, no longer in pain. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon Jeffreys, his parents Jess and Anna Jeffreys, his siblings Irene Coates, Jessie Berglund, and Jacie...

Marshall Lawrence Kyle was born in Arkansas on November 20, 1953, to the union of his parents Eugene Kyle and Lillie Mae Edwards. Marshall was a respiratory therapist for 35 years. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers, Sterling Kyle, Durrell Kyle, and Clarence Larry Kyle, and sisters, Jeanette Kyle & Evelyn Jewel Kyle- Walker. Marshall leaves to cherish his memory his brothers, Don L. Kyle of Lancaster, CA, James Eugene Kyle of Merced & Stephen Michael Kyle of...

Raymond Ozel Green was born on May 19, 1962, in his mother's hometown of Dallas Texas and he was called home to glory on July 23, 2019, in Modesto, California. Raymond Ozel was the sixth child of Etta Jean Smith and the Jr. to his father Raymond Green. Raymond Ozel spent his childhood years with his other seven brothers and sisters living in Dallas Texas moving between Fairfield Texas and Butler Texas. The family moved to Menlo Park, California in 1965 where Raymond attended Willow Oak...

Rudy Leivas Santillan was born on September 12, 1982 in Modesto California to the union of his parents. Rudy was a warehouse worker for one year. Rudy enjoyed drawing tattooing listening to music and spending time with his family. Rudy passed away on September 12, 1982 in Modesto California. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Stephanie Bronkerhoff of Utah, his parents Jorge Vicente and Rodilinda Levias, His children, Rudy Santilla Jr. Of Ceres, Gemini Santillan, George  &...

Sheila Sharon Willis was born in Oakland, CA on January 1, 1954, to the union of her parents Carl Willis and Violet Bartlow Willis. Sheila attended Markham elementary, Frick Junior High and El Cerrito High schools. After high school, Sheila left the Bay Area and went to Los Angeles where she lived and worked for several years. After returning to her home in Castro Valley she enrolled in Laney College and graduated with a degree in Cosmetology. Sheila was a Fragrance expert, literally,...

Melvae Jean Lang was born to Melvin Lang and Dimples Jean Jackson on January 21st, 1968 in Oakland CA. She attended schools in Oakland and was born and raised in Oakland. Dimples was called home early on in Melvae’s adult life. Her father currently resides in Modesto,CA. She was 1 of 4 siblings: Malikah Lang, Melody Lang and she had a brother on her mother's side that passed away in 1995. Melvae leaves behind her 6 beautiful children that were raised by their grandparents Laura...

Maurine Cook was born on June 3, 1931, in Queen City, TX, to the union of her parents, Lacy Phillips and Elizabeth Banks Phillips. Maurine was a Registered Nurse at the James Town Prison for 40 years and enjoyed gardening. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved sister Mable Ruth Harris of Riverbank and host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Maurine will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.