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Elda Manna Obituary
Acampo, CA
Sept. 10, 1916 - November 2, 2007
Born September 10, 1916 in Holesopple, PA and locating in this area at the age of 7, Elda Manna lost an 11-year battle with cancer Friday, November 2, 2007. She was the widow of the late Chris Manna, whose 61-year marriage began and ended at their Acampo residence. Elda was the devoted mother of Marlene (Robert Oehler) of Sacramento, Elida (Earl Harris) of Woodbridge and Mike Manna (Lisa) of Acampo; the proud grandmother of Kelli Jacobs (Terry Hudspeth), Valerie Jacobs (Sergio Salvetti), Matt and Marisa Manna and the late Chuck Oehler (Sonja); a loving great-grandmother to Justine and Ryan Oehler, Tucker and Hayden Hudspeth and Giordano and Marco Salvetti, and she will be dearly missed by sister-in-law, Irene Garnero and cousins, Victor Bonora and Nora Mastrine. Elda's love for all her children, grandchildren and great-grand-children, her kitchen, her vegetable and flower gardens, her hugs and kisses, her passion for sports and games of chance. Her sincerity in everything she said or did will forever bring a silent smile from the heart of family and friends. Friends are invited for closed casket visitation on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Donahue Funeral Home, 123 North School Street, Lodi. Funeral service will be private. Remembrances are preferred to Hospice of San Joaquin County, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 95204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elda Manna
Dennis and Lynda Steyaert
November 9, 2007
To the entire Manna family. Lynda and I, and Dan and Mick send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May we always remember the good times, whether it was playing cards, eating banya calda (sp) having a drink or just visiting with your mom and dad we truly loved and will miss her.
ANNE COX
November 9, 2007
TO A GREAT FAMILY THANKS FOR SHARING NONA WITH ME I WILL FOREVER MISS HER SHE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME LOVE ANNE
Wanda Hilscher
November 8, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Sheila Adams
November 7, 2007
To Elida, Mike and Marlene. My heart goes out to all of you. I know it has been hard, and though this chapter has ended, please keep the memories fresh of your loving mother. Thank you for sharing her last month with me.
Please feel free to call me for anything. Love Sheila and family
Carol Williams
November 7, 2007
Dear Marlene and Bob,
May we extend our most sincere sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your beloved mother. Knowing that you were always there for her and enjoyed so many happy times together should bring much comfort to you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Carol and Bob Williams
Richard & Nancy Schmidli
November 7, 2007
To the entire Manna family we wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of a very special lady. We still cherish the memory of Chris & Elda bringing Ric (Moochie), the blanched almonds to cheer him up, he loved them. We also wish to thank Mike & Lisa and their family for always being there for us. If you need anything just call. Our love to all of you. God Bless. Ric & Nancy
jeffrey aberle
November 7, 2007
may your mother be at rest with our hevenly father. god bless your whole family at this time of loss to the manna famlies
Tammy Meidinger
November 7, 2007
I pray that your love for your mom will help you through this tough time, Mike & Lisa. I used to work with Lisa at Farmers and Merchants bank. I lost my mom just this last March and I know what you and your family are going through. My cousin said it perfectly when my Dad died. "Sorrow is not forever, Love is" Love Tammy Meidinger
Sam & Alvena Markle
November 6, 2007
Lisa, Mike & Family
So very sorry to read of your mother's passing. God bless you and be with you.
Linda Talley
November 6, 2007
Elida and Earl, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of greif. It was a pleasure to meet your Mom in 2006, when I was in your area. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love, Linda Talley
Doug Tunnell
November 6, 2007
Dear friends. I was so sorry to read on line today of Elda passing on. What wonderful memories we all had comming out to the winery, playing cards and eating. Both your parents were just wonderful people and will be missed by all who knew them. Doug and Stharon Tunnell
Raetta Schatz
November 6, 2007
So sorry your mom has passed. I know you will all miss her. God bless -Rodney & Raetta Schatz
Ginger Salmon
November 6, 2007
Marlene, I am so glad I got to meet your Mom. Some of the stories you told me let me know where you get your 'firecracker' personality. Fondly, Ginger Salmon
Patrick Riddle
November 6, 2007
To the Manna Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Elda. May you find peace in your memories with her.
dave gray
November 6, 2007
marlene and elida, sorry to hear about your mother. my symputhy to all if you and families. dave gray
Sharon Valinoti
November 5, 2007
My sympathy is with you and your family. It is so hard to lose one's mother.
Sharon Valinoti
Dewayne and Evie Harkov
November 5, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Manna family on the loss of your Mom and Matriarch. She was such a great and funny lady and we always enjoyed seeing her at the ranch whenever we got together. May God be with her. From the entire Harkov Family
Donna LaRoe
November 5, 2007
Mike, Lisa, Elida & Marlene,
May your memories's bring you comfort.
Elida, I remember all of the great slumber parties we had at your house and what nice parent's you had.
My prayer's are with the Manna Family.
TONY & JULIE FERREIRA
November 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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