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Ina Howard Obituary

INA MAE LOU HOWARD Ina Mae passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at age 71. She was born on February 8, 1935, to Emery and Virgie Howard near Hood Mountain, Arkansas. Survivors are brother, Doyle Howard; sisters, Delores Ornellas, and Joyce Gatson; her children, Mark Costa, William Costa, and Roxanne Costa; and grandchildren, Emerson Costa, Brenna Costa, Anthony Andreas, and Casey Costa. A Memorial Service will be held at San Joaquin Village Park Clubhouse, 336 E. Alluvial Avenue in Fresno 93720 on Sunday, January 14, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 559-271-7227 or 805- 714-5589.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Jan. 11 to Jan. 18, 2007.

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