JOSEPH LAWRENCE LOBO

January 29, 1922 - September 19, 2010

Joseph Lobo was born on January 29, 1922. He passed away on September 19, 2010 at the age of 88. Joseph was a life-long resident of Merced. His parents, Antonio and Maria Lobo settled here after leaving the Azorean Island of Corvo. After his mother became ill, Joseph was raised by his godparents, Joseph and Carolina Nunes.

Joseph married Evelyn Gilbert in 1943 and they were married for 66 years. They have 2 children, Karen and Kenneth. Joseph and his brother, Melvin Lobo were in the dairy and farming business for over 50 years.

Joseph Lobo was very proud of his family and all of their accomplishments. Joseph loved the land and the crops and animals that he raised. He was kind, caring and encouraging. He loved to tell a good joke and had the most wonderful smile. Joseph was a friend to many and he was always willing to extend a helping hand.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, godparents and his sister, Bernice Zacharias.

Joseph Lobo is survived by his wife, Evelyn Lobo; his brother, Melvin V. Lobo; his daughter, Karen Sanders (Kenneth); his son, Kenneth Lobo (Cathy); his 3 grandchildren, Trisha Wylie (Kevin), Scott Sanders, and Joseph R. Lobo; and his 2 great-grandsons, Craig Wylie and Joseph R. Lobo Jr.

Contributions may be made to Hinds Hospice in Joseph's name to P. O. Box 763-Merced, CA 95341-0763.

A public visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in the Chapel of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 24, 2010 also in the Chapel of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced with entombment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park in Merced.

All funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home-901 West Main Street-Merced, CA 95340 or you may call us at 1-209-722-6201.