Mr. Jose da Terra Gomes passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old, and was born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Acores. He had lived in Turlock for the past 45 years. Mr. Gomes is survived by his wife of 64 years Maria Gomes. His daughter Maria (Joe) Sousa of Turlock. His Grandson-Nicholas Sousa, granddaughter, Lisa Sousa-Russell and husband Dale Russell. Two great granddaughters, Emma and Reagan Russell. Sister Eduina (Jose) Pereira of Pawtucket, R.I. Sisters-in-law Leontina Sousa and Maria R. Silva of Turlock. Seven godchildren, various nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Turlock, member of Our Lady of Fatima Society of Turlock, Hilmar Portuguese Club of the Divine Holy Spirit, and Friends of Faial Festa of the Holy Spirit in Hilmar. Visitation: Thursday, January 21st 2-6 pm at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel. Rosary: January 21st, 8:00 pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave., Turlock. Funeral Mass: Friday, January 22nd, 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Turlock. Burial will follow at Turlock Memorial Park Mausoleum, 575 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock. The family would like to thank all the staff at Sutter Care at Home, Aim Program, especially Nurse Randy Dill for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in Jose’s name to Sutter Care at Home, AIM Program, 1316 Celeste Dr., Ste. 140, Modesto, CA 95355.
Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA, has been is entrusted with all of the arrangements. (209) 634-4904.
www.dignitymemorial.com/whitehurst-norton-dias-funeral-service
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