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George Joseph Trovao

1935 - 2022

George Joseph Trovao obituary, 1935-2022, Chico, CA

BORN

1935

DIED

2022

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Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary

825 A Street

Orland, California

George Trovao Obituary

GEORGE JOSEPH TROVAO George Joseph Trovao passed from life Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Sacramento, CA. George was 86 years old. Born in Gustine, CA on December 5, 1935 to mother Diolinda Machado Castro Trovao, and father Joseph Martin Trovao. George was the third child of five. siblings: Henry Trovao, Ernie Trovao & Olivia Trovao Aldrich (all have passed). Last remaining sibling, Maria Trovao. George leaves behind his loving devoted wife and soul mate of 53 years, Lana (Stockton) Mangum Trovao. George had six children. They include: Four Trovao daughters, Robin Sodo & husband Ken (San Rafael), Tammy Wall & husband Tony (Sacramento), Teri Trovao Moore & husband Jeff (Lincoln), and Kimberly Trovao (Sacramento). Also two stepson's: Jeffrey Mangum & wife Connie (Charlottesville, VA) and Timothy Mangum (Chico). George and Lana have eleven grandchildren: Hannah Mangum Rouhana & husband John-Michael Rouhana (Nepean, Ontario Canada); Zachary Mangum (Chico); Samantha Mangum Durling & husband Joseph Durling (Quincy, MA); Sydney Wall & fiance Rene' Lopez (Sacramento); Trevor Mangum (Chico); Holly Mangum (Charlottesville, VA); Caroline Sodo (Salt Lake City, Utah); Nicholas Sodo (San Rafael, CA); Christopher Sodo, (San Rafael, CA); Sean Moore (Auburn, CA); and Emily Moore (Denver, CO). Also, two great grandchildren: Georgette Rouhana (Canada); & Clovis Rouhana (Canada). There are numerous nieces and nephews. Also many cousins still living in Terceira, Azores. George was a loving giving man, and will be greatly missed by everyone. Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary Orland, CA.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Aug. 21, 2022.

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Joe Wirsing

September 1, 2022

George was my Pal...We made Money... Had a hell of a lot of fun...

He was a true visionary, very professional, and true to his word.
I loved the guy, and I miss him.

Joe Wirsing
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Pat Daniels Mullanix

August 23, 2022

RIP George following a sad illness. You were a fun classmate at Orland High School and will be remembered often.

Richard Gorman

August 21, 2022

I used to know George back in the 1970s from working out at "TAC Fitness Center" in Chico. I believe he commuted from Orland in those days. He was a character and a half..........and a great guy.........condolences to the family........

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