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Helen Zerga Obituary

HELEN B ZERGA JAN 27, 1927 - SEP 17, 2010 Helen was a resident of Samaritan Village, Hughson. Born to Elbert and Daisy Green in San Francisco, she married David Zerga in San Mateo on May 17, 1947. Her greatest joy was her family and she loved them dearly as she was loved by them. She is survived by her husband David; children, David E. Donald (Sue), Cathleen Cooper (Jerry), and daughter-in-law Alexis Zerga; Granddaughters, Lindsay Sherman (Jeremy) and Melissa Zerga; Great-Grandsons David Willis and Tripp Sherman; Brothers; Bob Green (Judy), Don Green (Gloria), Bill Green, and sister-in-law Shirley Kilkenney. She was Aunt Helen to many nieces and nephews. Her husband, her children and their spouses, granddaughters and great-grandsons were at her bedside at Memorial Hospital the day prior to her death. Memorial Services will be held on Oct 9th at 11:30 am at Samaritan Village Chapel 7700 Fox Road Hughson. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society or charity of choice. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2010.

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Maria and Alex Rodrigues

October 4, 2010

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

Jodi Gailing

October 4, 2010

I will miss her dearly and love her forever.

October 4, 2010

Praying that the next few days and weeks will be filled with special memories of the woman you obviously loved so lunch!

September 29, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Noel Pereira

September 29, 2010

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

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