Antonio Gomes Avila

Antonio Gomes Avila, age 94, of Ceres, California passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Antonio was born in Portal, São Jorge, Açores to Emilia dos Ramos and José Gomes Avila.

Antonio is survived by his children; José Avila (Maria da Conceicão) of Ceres, Antonio Eduardo Gomes Avila (Maria Arlete) of São Jorge, Maria Laudelina Brasil (Antonio Henrique) of São Jorge, Maria Zelia Gomes (Albino) of São Jorge, Maria Beatriz Oliveira (Manuel) of Merced, Maria Filomena Oliveira (José Leodegario) of São Jorge and Maria Diodete Avila of São Jorge; his brother Eduino Avila and his sister Clarinda Cabral both of São Jorge. Mr. Avila also leaves behind twenty two grandchildren and thirty six great grandchildren to honor his memory.

Antonio was preceded in death by his wife Maria Jesus Avila; his son José Avila, his daughter Maria Liduina Avila, his son Arlindo Avila and his grandson Pedro Avila; his father José Gomes Avila and his mother Emilia dos Ramos Gomes; his siblings; Serafim Avila, Laudelina Silveira, Zelia Morais, Olinda Carvalho, Maxeminio Avila, Luciana Avila, João Avila, Arlindo Avila, Maria Alice Azevedo, Jorge Avila and José Avila.

Mr. Avila was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Turlock, California.

Recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass for Mr. Avila will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 S Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.

Committal service at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.

Serving as pallbearers are José N. Avila, Michael N. Avila, Miguel Avila, Manuel Cabral, Manuel Silva and Hilario Brasil.