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Fred Hofheinz Obituary
Stockton, CA
Fred August Hofheinz
February 19, 1931 - July 25, 2009
Fred August Hofheinz passed away at his home in Stockton at the age 78. Fred was a loving father and husband that lived in Stockton for the last 30 years where he worked as a general contractor and cherry farmer. He was the son of German immigrants and was raised in Redwood City.
Fred served his country honorably in the Korean War and was awarded the Combat Infantrymans Badge. Fred was a gifted craftsman that enjoyed restoring Model A Ford cars and was also an avid snow and water skier.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carol Hofheinzl; his sons Fred J. Hofheinz of Los Angeles, and William Hofheinz of Stockton; brother Martin Hofheinz of Stockton; sister Margaret Haug of San Jose.
Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Freds life at a Memorial Mass and Reception on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., St. Michaels Church, 5882 N. Ashley Lane in Stockton. Inurnment will take place in a Private Committal at the Veterans Memorial, Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin County or Disabled American Veterans at www.DAV.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Hofheinz
Theresa Guinta
August 3, 2009
Dearest Carol,
I will always treasure Fred's kindness and generosity and the good times we all shared.
Love, Theresa
August 2, 2009
Dear Carol: We heard about your loss and want you to know we are thinking of you while remembering the fun times when we were all so young so many years ago.
Fondly, Kevin & Vicki McDowell
July 30, 2009
Dear Carol, Freddie and Billie: Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time. We have wonderful memories of Fred and our shared times together with your family. Love, Isabel and Jeff
Olivia Mondragon
July 29, 2009
Dearest Carol,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I will always remember Fred's gentle spirit. Thinking of the times he would attend an event with you, Fred's smile displayed the kindness of his soul; and his gaze at you was filled with admiration and love.
You and Fred were blessed to have a loving narriage; you were a most caring wife.
God Bless you and your family at this time and for years to come.
Love you.
Diane Crumpacker
July 29, 2009
Carol,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May your faith comfort you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Esperanza Molina
July 29, 2009
Carol,
I will be praying for you and your family.
Esperanza Molina "Espi"
Bruce Mahan
July 29, 2009
Carol,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
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