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Yolanda Souza Obituary

YOLANDA B. SOUZA In Oakland, December 2, 2002. Beloved wife of the late John Souza. Loving mother of Thomas Souza of Lucerne, CA and Frances Gericke of Highland CA. Loving Grandmother of Clare, Annette & Brenda Souza John, Kristin & Neil Gericke & Marlene Rhynes. Great grandmother of Alison Rhynes. A special friend of Al Faustini. A native of Italy Age 91 years. Visitation Thur. (today) from 2pm to 8pm. In Cooper's Chapel, 1580 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland. Her Funeral Mass will be Friday Dec. 6, at 9:00am in St. Jarlath Church, Fruitvale at Pleasant St. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. Memorial contributions to your favorite charity preferred. COOPER'S CHAPEL (510)533-4114

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Published by Oakland Tribune on Dec. 5, 2002.

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