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Irene Lorene Gonsalves

1924 - 2010

Irene Lorene Gonsalves obituary, 1924-2010, Turlock, CA

BORN

1924

DIED

2010

Irene Gonsalves Obituary

IRENE LORENE GONSALVES DEC 5, 1924 - OCT 25, 2010 Irene was born in Manteca, raised in Danville CA. and graduated from San Ramon High. She married Lester Gonsalves of Ballico on Nov. 27, 1944 during his four year tour of duty with the United States Army. After his discharge they moved to Turlock in 1947 and dairy farmed. Working several different jobs outside the home, she left the work force and retired from Turlock School District in Dec. 1986. She is survived by two children Larry Gonsalves of Turlock and his wife Marsha and Shirley Stanley of Morada and her husband David. Also, she was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren, two proceeding her in death, two step grand- children, seven great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rest in Peace. Services will be held today, Fri., Oct. 29, 2010, at 1pm at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd. Interment to follow at Turlock Memorial Park. Please leave your condolences at www.turlockmemorialpark.com www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2010.

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Jan Cherry

October 29, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Elsie Silva

October 29, 2010

Larry, Marsha & family
As the days & weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love & support of family & friends. Your mom was a wonderful lady.

Alan & Kathy Smith

October 29, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ken sanders

October 29, 2010

Irene was one of the nices persons I've ever met. She always had a twinkle in her eye and smile for you. I always enjoyed bumping into her.

Marji Lewis-Bodine

October 28, 2010

Shirley, Larry and Marsha,
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as well as with her.

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