Jorge Manuel Rocha, age 67, of Atwater, California passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Jorge was born in Cinco Ribeiras,Terceira, Açores to Georgina de Conceição and Cesario Rocha.
Jorge was known for his hard work ethic, strong family values and pride he had in his Portuguese culture. He would help with the Portuguese Festas and loved being around his family and friends.
Jorge is survived by his wife of forty four years, Rosa Rocha of Atwater, California; his son David Rocha (Kristin) of Atwater, California; and his son Brien Rocha (Krista) of Merced, California; his sisters Filomena Melo (Melvino) of Half Moon Bay, California, Cecelia Carvalho of Merced, California and Irene Lourenco (Frank) of Atwater, California. Jorge also leaves behind his six grandchildren David Joseph Rocha, Braysen Rocha, Kyle Wayne Rocha, Hudson Manuel Rocha, Blake Rocha and Emily Ilene Rocha to honor his memory.
Jorge was preceded in death by his parents Cesario and Georgina de Conceição Rocha along with his brother-in-law Joe Carvalho.
Jorge was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Atwater, California.
A visitation for Jorge will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 953804814.
A recitation of the rosary and funeral mass will occur Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 1799 Winton Way, Atwater, CA 95301. Following the funeral mass Mr. Rocha will be laid to rest at Winton Cemetery District, 7651 Almond Ave, Winton, CA 95388.
Serving as pallbearers are Danny Melo, Steven Melo, Robert Carvalho, Gary Melo, Manuel Mello, Michael Lourenco, Manuel Machado and Luis Ruiz.
Faleceu no dia 1 de Outubro, em Atwater onde vivia à mais de 24 anos, o Senhor Jorge Manuel Rocha, com 67 anos de idade.
Era natural das Cinco Ribeiras, ilha Terceira, Açores.
O Senhor Rocha deixa de luto a sua esposa com quem foi casado quarenta e quatro anos, Rosa Rocha, os seus filhos, David Rocha casado com Kristin em Atwater, e Brien Rocha casado com Krista em Merced; as suas irmãs, Filomena Melo casada com Melvino em Half Moon Bay, Cecelia Carvalho em Merced, e Irene Lourenço casada com Frank em Atwater. Deixa também seis netos, sobrinhos e amigos.
Foi precedido na morte pelos seus pais, Cesário e Georgina de Conceição Rocha, e o seu cunhado, Joe Carvalho.
O Senhor Rocha era membro da Igreja Católica de Santo António em Atwater, California.
O seu velório realiza-se Sexta-feira, 11 de Outubro, das 4 horas às 8 horas da noite, na Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main Street, Turlock.
Recitação do Terço e Missa de Corpo presente, realizam-se no Sábado, 12 de Outubro, às 9h30 da manhã, na Igreja Católica de Santo António, 1799 Winton Way, Atwater, CA 95301.
O Senhor Rocha será sepultado no cemitério de Winton.
