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ALBERT MORAIS Obituary

September 1934 ~ December 2010

Albert "Al" Morais, 76, of Hilmar passed away at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock on December 1, 2010. Al was born in Gustine to Serafin and Maria Morais in 1934. He was raised in Crows Landing and graduated from Orestimba High School in 1952. He had served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Al married Irene Gouveia in 1957, and they moved to Hilmar in 1958. They had lived in Hilmar since that time. Al was a dairyman his entire career. He loved to cook and barbeque. Al cooked and barbequed for many events in Hilmar. His was a 4-H leader (Sheep) and Oakland Raiders fan. Al was a member of Hilmar/Irwin/Stevinson Lion's Club, Hilmar/Stevinson Ag Boosters, and he attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was Hilmar Citizen of the Year.

Al is survived by his wife Irene Morais of Hilmar; children Dennis Morais, DeeAnn Morais and Doreen (Brian) Snyder all of Hilmar; siblings Joe Morais, Elexon Gomes, Emily Ventura, Irma Mattos, and Serafin Morais, Jr.; grandchild Melinda (Presley) Baggett. Al is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tony Morais and Mary Cotta, and grandchild Brianne Snyder.

A visitation will be at Allen Mortuary on Tuesday, December 7 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar on Wednesday, December 8, at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at North Hilmar Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hilmar/Stevinson Ag Boosters, P.O. Box 1042, Hilmar CA 95324.

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Published by Merced Sun Star on Dec. 4, 2010.

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December 9, 2010

may god be with you all in these hard times ..love you charlyn myers

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December 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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