José was born in 1959 to Jose and Maria Antonio as one of the 9 children, in the City of Catofe, Quilbala, Angola, Africa. His Family immigrated to the Açores in 1975 to avoid the revolutionary war that was happening around them. His first job was working on the roads (fachina) in Açores. After spending 11 months in Açores, the family immigrated to the United States in 1976. José went from working on dairies milking cows to working in a nursery. He then worked doing repairs and maintenance as a mechanic and his final job as a Truck Driver.
José was a caring and hardworking man. He was smart, funny, and enjoyed being social. He was always willing to help others that were in need. If you needed advice, he would give you advice. He loved telling stories to his grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and entertained himself by making his moonshine and aggravation board games. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
José is survived by his spouse of 42 years, Lina, his 6 children, Ludgero Alves, Bryan Alves, Sonia Vitorino (Drual), Joe Alves (Lilliana), Anthony Alves (Marlene) and Kelly Alves, 13 grandchildren, 6 brothers and sisters, Manuel Machado (Mary), Norberto Machado, Maria Peterson (Ron), Iriclia Machado, Elsa Vieira (Steve), Nelson Machado (Lisa), 26 nieces and nephews, and 28 grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
José is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Maria, his sister Bernadette Machado and brother Carlos Machado.
A visitation for José will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service 286 West Main Street, Turlock, California, 95380.
A Recitation of the Rosary followed by Funeral Mass will occur Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, California, 95324.
A committal service will occur Friday, November 18, 2022 at Turlock Memorial Park 575 N. Soderquist Road, Turlock, California, 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are Ludgero Alves, Bryan Alves, Joe Alves, Anthony Alves, Drual Vitorino, Chris Cabrito, Andre Alves and Nelsinho Machado.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are his brothers, Manuel Machado and Nelson Machado.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Alves family.
