Mr. Jose B. Gonçalves, age 92 “Entered into Rest” on Friday, March 8, 2013 at his Hilmar Home with his family by his side. Mr. Gonçalves was born in Altares, Terceira, Azores and was a Dairyman for 50 years and has lived in Hilmar for over 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, making homemade wine, playing cards at Casa dos Açores in Hilmar and spending time with family, especially his Grandchildren. Mr. Jose B. Gonçalves is survived by his wife Guilhermina R. Machado Gonçalves of 66 years and a resident of Hilmar, son – Joe Gonçalves (Sandra) of Oakdale, two daughters – Elvira Miller of Turlock and Mary Salvador (Tony) of Hilmar, three brothers – Joaquim Bettencourt (Maria) of Gustine, Gregorio Borges (Jesuina) of Artesia, CA and Antonio Gonçalves (Aldora) of Artesia, two sisters – Maria Rocha of Artesia and Carolina Simas (Antonio) of Artesia. Eight Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Salvador and two brothers – Jamie Gonçalves and Manuel Gonçalves.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock and Rosary that evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 S. Walnut Rd., Turlock. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church followed by Interment at North Hilmar District Cemetery, Tegner & American Ave., Hilmar.
Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service of Turlock, (209) 634-4904 www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com
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