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Manuela Álvarez "Nela" Rocha

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Chapel of the Chimes Hayward Funeral Home & Memorial Park

32992 Mission Blvd.

Hayward, California

Manuela Rocha Obituary

Manuela "Nela" Álvarez Rocha November 9, 1919 - March 6, 2009 Manuela, 89, passed away surrounded by her family. "Nela" was born in the Philippines and lived in the Bay Area in her later years. Nela was preceded in death by her husband, Jose "Pepe" Rocha; and son, Bee. A devoted mother and grandmother, Nela is survived by her sister, Benigna; children Way, Zandra, Rebecca and Josie; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Viewing: Tuesday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. Funeral: Wednesday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA (510) 471-3363.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 10, 2009.

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Ricky Soler

March 16, 2009

My sincere sympathies, Becky,

I will pray for your mom's eternal rest in the bosom of her maker. We should all be happy that she is finally at peace to rest for eternity in heaven.

God bless you and your family.

Many tender thoughts,

Ricky

Edith Isidro

March 16, 2009

We were sorry for your loss.May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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