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Joe Pedrozo Obituary
January 24, 1927-May 13, 2012
Joseph Raymond Pedrozo, 85, passed away peacefully at home with his loving children by his side on May 13, 2012. He was born on January 24, 1927, in El Nido, California to Joseph A. Pedrozo and Maria Bettencourt Pedrozo.
Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Barbara Lee, his brother, Florian, and his parents, Joseph and Maria.
He leaves behind his children and their spouses, Joe(Diana), John(Kelly), Ted(Juanita), Judy Blackburn(Harry) all of Merced; Mary Dawidczik(Jim) of Sacramento; and Tim(Jill) of Orland. He is also survived by brother Ted,(Margaret), and his sister, Natalie Bruen of Merced; his sister, Mary Symanski of Stockton. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandsons, numerous nieces and nephews, and his faithful dog, Henry.
Joe was raised in the Livingston Cressy area. His family moved to Healy Road in Merced in 1945 where they continued milking cows and farming. He met and married his one and only sweetheart, Barbara in 1954.
Joe, his brothers, and dad moved the dairy to Thrift Road and Joe eventually bought his dad and brothers out of the dairy business in 1970. It was on Thrift Road where Joe milked cows, farmed, and raised his six children. He retired from the dairy business in 1991, but continued to farm.
Joe will forever be remembered for his love of Fords, cows, Gene Autry, and being a democrat. He was very proud of his Catholic Faith and passed this strong faith onto his family.
A visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 pm, Friday, May 18, followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Mercy Church on 21st and Canal street in Merced. A funeral Mass at 12:00pm, Saturday, May 19 will be celebrated. Interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery in Merced.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to Our Lady of Mercy School, 1400 East 27th Street, Merced, CA 95340.
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Lillette Correia
May 22, 2012
John, Kelly & family - my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
May 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Pedrozo family.
Love,
Claudia Eaton
May 18, 2012
To Joes family, but especially Natalie. My dad was Frank M . Cardoza and used to haul milk from your family dairy for the Blue Seal processing plant and I was privileged to accompany him on numerous occasions. I loved your parents and the kindness that always awaited Frank and his kids. God bless you all and a sincere thank you for such wonderful and life changeing memories your family provided.
Pamela A. Cardoza
Riverton, Utah
Greg and Bix Dawidczik
May 18, 2012
Sorry to hear about your father. He was a good man. He had his priorities in the right order. Mary we will talk to you soon.
Dennis and Beth Polito
May 18, 2012
Sincerest condolences to all members of the Pedrozo family.
L T
May 18, 2012
Prayers and thoughts to John and family.
Rogerio, Bernardette Borba Ana, Ines Bettencourt
May 17, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 16, 2012
Dear Joe faithfully atteded daily Mass. His quiet example of living a life of faith and family is an inspiration to many....Brenda Hughes
babs Ratzlaff
May 16, 2012
John, Kelly and families.
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Pedrozo's passing, but I would like to think he is in a better place. Please accept my prayers and good wishes to you, John and Kelly for your care and love of Mr. Pedrozo.
My best.
Babs Ratzlaff
Denise (Barnes) Young
May 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
May 14, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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