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David Alfaro Obituary

David Albert Alfaro
June 6, 1947 - May 13, 2013
David was born and raised in Modesto, CA. He was a graduate of Thomas Downey High School. David served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked many years for Western Electric Company and the Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant. David was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Elpidia Alfaro and his son Ruben Michael Alfaro. He is survived by his daughter Cristina (Randy) Elizondo, granddaughter Gabriella Elizondo, Linda Hernandez (mother of Ruben and Cristina), Aunt Jennie Duran of Phoenix, AZ, and Uncle Richard Alfaro of Santa Rosa CA and many dear cousins and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 21st from 5-7 pm with a rosary at 6p.m. at Franklin Downs Funeral Home, 1050 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alexander Cohen Community Hospice House, Hughson, CA.
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Published by Modesto Bee on May 20, 2013.
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Christina. I don't know if you will see this now. Bart and I both worked with David at Leslie's when we lived in Modesto. We stopped in to see him a few times after his stroke when we were in town to visit family. We are coming up today to visit family again so I thought of him I typed his name into google and saw this. I am so sorry he is gone. He was a good man with a great laugh. We will miss him

Bart and Michelle Jacobsen

September 19, 2013

Christina,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many many fond memories of him. Yes, he was my shadow. While I lived in Modesto we were always doing things together. So many good memories. He is at peace now and in a far better place. I hope you smile when you think of him because he was a good person.

Dick Navarro

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family I worked with David at mallards/Michael Angelo's he was a good friend he will be missed

Michelle Reese

May 21, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family Cristina. We are all here for you...

Tammy Gray

May 21, 2013

I was saddened at first by the news that David had gone on to his great Reward, then imagined how happy he must be, reunited with his parents and his beloved son, Rueben, in Heaven. Dickie, David and I had a very special relationship before our lives took us on different paths. He was our "shadow" a playful title he earned. We will always remember his big smile and his eagerness to please.

Let us rejoice and keep our memories close to our hearts. They were his gift to us.

My prayers are with you, his extended family, and all those who loved our David.

MOLLY

May 21, 2013

My prayers are with your family. I woked with David for a while at Mallard's/Michael Angelo's for a while and he was such a good man. Always in a good mood and happy

Bobbi Hart

May 21, 2013

Papa, my adopted father was there with a laugh or input. Putting up with Ruben and myself through thick and thin mostly thick :-). My prayers to Christina and family. May the party you have with your loved ones up in heaven be great.

Rich & Monica Edwards

May 21, 2013

A lighted candle to make way for Davids eternal life. My deepest sympathies to all his family. I will miss him and his wonderful laugh.

Patty Vargas [Duran]

May 20, 2013

We're so sorry for your loss, Cristina. "Papa" meant a lot to all of us and he will be missed.

Tera & John Yarnell

May 20, 2013

May Your Family Find Comfort During This Difficult Time. Matt. 11:28-30…Come to me, all YOU who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh YOU. Jesus offers to help us pull our load! We do not have to do it in our own strength.With My Deepest Sympathy,

M D

May 19, 2013

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