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GREGORY TARIN APODACA MAR 8, 1933 - DEC 29, 2009 Known as Goyo to family and friends passed away peacefully on Dec 29, 2009. Greg or Goyo grew up mostly in Oakland, CA and was married 3 times. He had one birth son, Gregory Jr. Goyo had 2 granddaughters and 8 great-grandkids and many step children and step grandkids that loved him as their own Dad. He leaves behind girlfriend Marie and family of Pasadena. Goyo was kind and giving and a pleasure to be around. He will truly be missed expecially by his brother Joseph Apodaca Jr, sister Mary and brother Hank Limon, sister Emma and Savino Herrera of Modesto, sister Gloria and Floyd Gray of Waterford, sister Fina and Frank Ushler, sister Bonnie and Zeke Munoz of Fremont area and all their family. Also, his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass will be given at 11am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Rd, Modesto this Friday, the 15th of January, 2010. Reception immediately following at Hall in back of Church. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jan. 12, 2010.

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david bocanegra

January 21, 2010

Greg took over raising me as a dad after my dad had died and he did a great job of making me the person that i am i am forever grateful i wish that i had more time to talk to all of our friends and family that day love you greg your son david bocanegra

Jessica Martinez

January 13, 2010

I loved my dad he was the best father and friend a girl could ask for, he was the most positive influence in my life because of him I became the woman I am today. His words that he said to me not long before he passed. I will love you forever and I will love you forever too rest in peace!!! You are greatly missed. Love your daughter Jessica Lerma Martinez

Karen Bocanegra

January 12, 2010

My heartfelt condolences. He was gentle and calm. He helped my mom after my father died. They made a nice couple, he made my Mom happy.
May he rest in peace.
Karen Bocanegra

Renee Guzman

January 12, 2010

I loved my Grandpa Goyo. He had a hand in raising me and my brother. My dad Mark loved him dearly. He will always be remebered with loving thoughts and Im so grateful for the time I had him in my life. He loved everyone as his own and was always there to help, no questions or scolding. Tata is truly missed. Renee Guzman Flores

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