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2017

Alexander Carranza Obituary

On Tuesday May 9, heaven gained an angel. Alexander Carranza was born April 9, 1930 in Kennedy Flat, California. He was always kind, gentle, giving to others and loved his family. Raised in Jackson California he joined the Navy in 1950 and became penpals to his future wife, Dorothy Betts. Alexander and Dorothy were married for 62 years and had 4 children: Joe (Rosie), Tina, Kathy, Donna (Tony), grandchildren: Michelle (Paul), Andy (Teri), Greg (Joyce), John (Kristin), Delilah, Josh, Adam and Alex, great-grandchildren: John Jr, Mariana, Alejandro, Cara, Taylor and Trey. Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service Thursday May 25, 2017 at 11:30 am at the Oak Avenue Free Methodist Church - 8790 Oak Avenue, Orangevale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oak Avenue Free Methodist Church.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 21, 2017.

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Verdie Abdullah-Montgomery

June 19, 2017

Dorothy. so sorry 2 hear about Alex.
I did not have ur phone #. I was trying 2 look u up on my SMART phone. And I saw Alex's obituary. I wanted 2 let u know Pearl passed away 4/4/2017.
Call or text me. I would love 2 share.
Verdie 916_920-4558 or 916-725-8230

Donna Carranza

May 24, 2017

My dad was the best example of a great father. He was caring, giving, loving, nurturing and so much more. There are no words that can explain what he meant to me and my family. I miss him and think about him all the time. A piece of my heart is in Heaven and I know my dad is holding the children and animals that we lost. He also probably has the biggest chain saw ever in Heaven. I love you dad more than life itself.

May 22, 2017

My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).

Caroline Larsen

May 21, 2017

Dorothy and family Sorry to hear the passing of Alex and know he will be missed by all. My love goes out to the family Love Caroline

Penny Dodds

May 21, 2017

Dorothy and Family, we are sorry to hear Alex passed away. Love, Penny and Ray

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