SETH JAMES FRIAS

CTR2 SETH JAMES FRIAS JUL 29, 1982 - OCT 16, 2010 Seth was born July 29th, 1982 in Modesto, Ca. He was received by his savior, October 16th 2010 in San Diego, Ca. at Balbo Navy Medical Center. He was 28. Seth was raised in Oakdale, Ca. where he graduated from Oakdale High school in 2000. There he enjoyed being a member of the Track team along with singing in the Vocal Jazz group. He built long lasting relationships there, along with his love for his cherished 49ers. After two years of attending Azusa Pacific Christian College in Azusa, Ca. his desire to join the US Navy came to fruition. In the Navy he flourished, loving both his Job as a Cryptologic Technician in the Naval Special Warfare Group, and his new brothers and sisters in arms. During Seth's distinguished career, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, two Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, NATO Medal, and various Marksmanship Medals. Seth had a zest for life that is repeated over and over by all that knew him. He took every challenge he endured with a smile, thus his nickname Dr. Giggles''. His two year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma came to an end while surrounded with family and a loving contingent of nurses and Corpsman. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Frias, his mother and father, Michelle and Jim Frias, his brother and sister, Judah and Shaina Frias, his grandparents, William and Evelyn Frias and Loretta Buie, and his great grandmother Flossie Buie. Viewing will be from 4pm to 8pm, Thursday Oct. 28th at the Oakdale-Riverbank Mortuary, 830 West F St., Oakdale, CA. Memorial services will be held at 12:30pm, Friday October 29th at River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Rd., Oakdale CA. Graveside service will follow with full military honors at Burwood Cemetery in Escalon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd Suite 102. PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057. www.modbee.com/obituaries