Ben Parra

1923 - 2013

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

Ben Parra Obituary

Ben Parra
2/2/1923-4/16/2013

Ben Parra, 90 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Roseville Sutter Hospital.
Ben was born Februaury 2, 1923 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His parents were Cruz and Ramona Parra. Ben graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S Navy.
After he was discharged from the Navy, he went to work at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, California. He worked at that site until his retirement.
Ben was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Lincoln, California. While in high school, he enjoyed playing the trumpet and listening to music. He loved walking around the town of lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Jerry, Nathan and Frank Parra. Services for Ben will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 280 Oak Tree Lane, Lincoln, California. He will be laid to rest at the Lincoln Cemetery at 1st and O Street in Lincoln, California. Friends are invited to attend a reception after the burial at St. Joseph Parish Hall, located at 6th and D Street, Lincoln, Calif. Arrangements made by the Lassla Funeral Home and Lincoln Cemetery.
We would especially like to thank the Roseville Sutter Hospital for their care and concern for Ben. Also to the A Voice for Seniors Agency for their support and help.

Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Apr. 25, 2013.
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Time passing should heal our hearts and maybe dim our memories, but missing you seems as strong as when you first left us. God be with you. Madeline

James Vassar

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April 19, 2019

Dear, dear Ben,
Too many years have passed since we last saw each other, but I think about you often. I know you left many great friends and wonderful memories. Go rest high on that mountain as the angels minister to you. Love, Kay

Kay Richards

May 15, 2013

Our family has many good memories of your visits and all the things you supported us in. It is difficult to lose good friends. You are missed. Madeline and Family

Madeline Vassar

May 14, 2013

I was sorry to hear about Benny. Although I had not seen him in years my dad spoke of him often. I remember when Beny and my dad went to see my brother Nick play ball out of state. That was a great road trip full of memories! He was a wonderful man. God bless.
Sandy Bacchic (Lujan)

May 2, 2013

Rest in Peace my dear friend and cousin. You have left us all with many great memories. I will always remember you.

Benny Padilla

April 30, 2013

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