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Melvin Ochs Obituary
OCHS M.D., Dr. Melvin L.
Retired Physician and Surgeon passed away peacefully in his home with family on Monday, February 23, 2004, at the young age of 92 years. Born in Walla Walla, Washington on July 2, 1911. Graduated with honor's from Loma Linda Medical School in 1940. Survived by his son, Kevin Ochs, stepson Rodney Millard, and grandchildren Whitney and Ryan Millard. Preceded by loving wife Patrica and son Kenneth. Dr. Ochs practiced medicine for 48 years, 38 years in Sacramento. He was a lifetime member of the California Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Will be fondly remembered as a wise and skilled physician with a compassionate bedside manner. He will be greatly missed by family, colleagues, and patients. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at 1PM in the Community Center of Southgate Estate's, 3201 Florin Road. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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Nancy Moss
March 7, 2004
Doc Ochs was a genuinely nice man, lots of fun to talk to. He was also a devoted friend. I remember how he doted on his friends. We should all be so lucky as to have a Doc like him. I regret that I did not "drop in" on Doc and that he passed away before I had the chance to have one last chat with him. I remember Doc Ochs very fondly. I never knew him as a practicing physician but I have heard from his former patients, now friends, how involved he was in their care. They really don't make them like him any more, well, not often enough anyway. He truly will be missed.
Kevin Ochs
March 6, 2004
Thank you, to those friends and colleagues who have shared their memories of my father. It has been a great comfort to my family.
He will be greatly missed.
R. Brezner B. Dietz
March 2, 2004
Dear Kevin & Family,
Our prayers are with you.
Allan H Galbreath MD
March 1, 2004
Mel was a grand old man and a friend for 38 years. He helped Dr Whisenhunt and I start start our practice.
I am sorry I can't be there to honor him, but he would be the first to understand.
I'll miss my old friend.
Doc
John Lottes
February 29, 2004
My condolences to the family.
My family was among Dr. Och's first patients when he began his practice in Sacramento in the Fruitridge shopping center. We remained patients until his retirement. He was the best!
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