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Stephen Michael Zrelak

1915 - 2010

BORN

1915

DIED

2010

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Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park

11500 Arlington Ave

Riverside, California

Stephen Zrelak Obituary

STEPHEN MICHAEL ZRELAK 94 years of age, formally of Mira Loma for over 22 years, was born December 26, 1915 in Connecticut and passed away November 10, 2010 in Harbor City, CA, where he resided for the last 5 years. A retired Machinist for over 45 years from The U.S. Baird Corporation in Stratford, CT, he is predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Augustina Toraya Zrelak. Stephen is survived by his niece, and special caregiver Debra A. Syren of San Pedro, CA, his sisters Margaret Yurcisin and Rose Reiner, and brothers Albert Zrelak and George Zrelak and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 19th at 1:00 pm at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA. Services entrusted to: Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary (951) 689-1441

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Debra Syren

November 10, 2021

My heart still holds you always and forever.

December 1, 2010

sorry to hear of uncle steves passing may he rest in peace. your neice carol toraya taylor

Robert Toraya

November 20, 2010

Sorry to here about Uncle Steve passing may god bless him

Lorie Makeham

November 19, 2010

Dee-Dee, I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. I love you.

Dee-Dee Zrelak

November 17, 2010

Deb, you are in my thoughts and prayers, God bless you. The cherished memories of Uncle Steve will live in my heart forever. I love you

Joanne Landrum

November 17, 2010

Deb, Tim and I are very sorry for your loss.

November 16, 2010

Uncle Steve, you will be forever in my heart. You showed me how to be a better person by example of how you lived your life. I am grateful for having had you in my life. That love will never be lost. Your Niece, Debbie

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