Loretta Borges

Loretta Borges Resident of Byron Loretta Borges peacefully passed away at the age of 73 with her loving family by her side on Aug. 15, 2006. She was born Feb. 26, 1933 to Joseph and Marguerite DeBorba in Byron, CA. Loretta worked for Byron Bethany Irrigation District for 17 years. She is survived by her devoted children, Laura Brown (Jerry) of Byron, Linda Borges of Byron, Loretta Cooksey of Brentwood, and Joseph (Patricia) Borges of Byron; her loving grandchildren, Mary Borges, Justin Borges, Doff Cooksey and Morgan Cooksey; her mother, Marguerite DeBorba; sister, Laverne Bianchi; brother, Lawrence DeBorba; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence Borges and sister, Viola Nicolini. Loretta was very active in community organizations such as St. Anne's Ladies Guild, and a community leader for Byron 4H, and Active Parent in Brentwood FFA. But her interest was her family and spending time with them. She will be deeply missed. Visitations are Aug. 19 at Brentwood Funeral Home from 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20 from noon-4 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass, Aug. 21, 2006, 10 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Committal Service to follow at Union Cemetery in Brentwood. Donations may be made to St. Anne Capital Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 476 Byron, CA 94514. Brentwood Funeral Home (925) 634-2171