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LAWRENCE ALVES Obituary
Lawrence "Larry" Alves, was born in San Jose, California and passed away in Merced after a long battle with cancer and chronic heart failure. He was 79.
Larry was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Lucille Alves of Modesto, CA. Larry was the third of four children, two brothers, George Alves (Lorraine) of Lodi, Alfred Alves (Janice) of Turlock, and his sister Elsie Mysicka of Palm Springs, CA. Larry is survived by his children Larry Alves Jr. (Stephanie) of Antioch, Ca, Bernnet Cabera (Michael) of Antioch, Ca, Shelly Alves-Goodrich (Richard) of Clayton, CA; grandchildren, Gregory Alves (Edrea) of Antioch, Ca, Alicia Ericison (Kevin) of Oakley, Ca, Brandie Kelber, Jonathan Sorci, and Landon Sorci all of Clatyon, CA, great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Mason, Isabella, and Alexander and many nieces and nephews.
In his early years, Larry was a longtime farmer in Merced County and in his latter years, he owned "Larry Alves Insurance" in downtown Merced. Larry loved a good home-cooked meal. He also loved to be outdoors and stay in touch with the latest in the agriculture scene. His favorite pass-time in the early morning hours was to have breakfast at the "Bar B Q Pit" in downtown Merced with his many good friends. Larry Alves was a long time sponsor of the "Weaver Racing" cars in Merced, CA. A fun, charming, no-nonsense, and humorous man, Larry experienced more in one lifetime than anyone could ever imagine.
Funeral services will be held graveside at the Merced District Cemetery at 1300 B Street in Merced, Ca. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society and or the American Heart Society.
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September 29, 2010
We had the wonderful opportunity to know Larry the last few years of his life through racing. We felt like we knew him forever. He always cheered me on when I raced the womens division and without saying, always gave Daniel a bad time about his racing! He was one of a kind and we always looked forward to visiting and cuttin' up with him. He was always uplifting and a happy person even when his health was challenging. We will truely miss him.
Daniel & Donna Stephens
Todd Lee
September 29, 2010
Larry was a great man. My heart goes out to the family. Larry, you will be missed......
kelly thomas
September 28, 2010
you will be missed by all at the BBQ Pit in the AM, it was always god to see you their when I came into work. You had many good time at the restruant visiting and watching my grandkids grow. Seeing your smile was great on Friday mornings. You were always a very kind man with my kids and the rest of the family at the BBQ Pit. You will be dearly missed by all.
kelly thomas
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