Clara passed away in Stockton, at her sons home, on March 19, 2018. She was a 59 year resident of Newcastle. She arrived in California from Fayal, Azcores, Portugal on July 22, 1959. With only two suitcases, her husband Albert and son Luis, Clara built a life that was an epitome of the American Dream. Clara could always be found either in her kitchen or garden. She loved cooking traditional Portuguese meals for her family and taking care of her beautiful flowers. She always had blue hydrangeas blooming as these were native to her home of Fayal. Clara found so much joy in being with her two grandchildren, Nicholas and Lauren. She loved seeing them grow, attend college and become engaged.
Clara is survived by her son Luis and daughter-in-law Laura of Stockton; grandchildren, Nicholas and Lauren; brother-in-law Joe Garcia of Newcastle; nieces Elizabeth DaRosa of San Leandro and Mary Silva of Portugal, Madalena Pimentel of San Jose CA; and nephews Frank Duarte of Pioneer CA, Fernando Fortuna of Fayal, Azcores, Portugal and Carlos Reis of Winnipeg, Canada.
Public Visitation will be held Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Chapel of the Hills funeral home, 1331 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603. Rosary and Funeral Mass will begin 11:30am, Monday, March 26, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1162 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of San Joaquin in memory of Clara. https://www.hospicesj.org/contribute/tribute-gifts.php
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