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Mercy Roda Obituary

MERCY RODA Passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, age 84. Born in Fresno, Calif., she lived 51 years in Castro Valley. Beloved wife of the late Edward Roda. Loving mother of Ronald Roda of Danville and James Roda of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Dear sister of Jean Caporusso of Pleasanton, Laura San Martin of Antioch, the late Carmen Banduccia, Ruth Cambra, Gloria Arebalo and Sam Arebalo. Mercy's close-knit family was the love of her life. She will be remembered by many as a wonderful cook and a person who was considerate and caring toward others and faithful to her family. Funeral services were held at All Saints Catholic Church and interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. The family prefers donations in her memory to Bruns House (Hospice) Facility, 2849 Miranda Ave., Alamo, CA 94507. Machado's HILLSIDE CHAPEL (510) 537-6600

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Published by ANG Newspapers on Feb. 27, 2005.

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