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1931
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2025
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Opal Ford Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilson Ford; and her son, Wilson "Tom" Ford; her daughter, Constance; and sisters, Elase, Charlene Silva, Louise Galliher and Edna Dickerson; and brothers, AC, Kenneth, Laurence and Larry Mann. She is survived by her brother, James Mann (Chris); her daughter, Shirley DeVries; her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Ford; her grandsons, David Ford (Angie) and Justin Ford (Connie); and great-grandsons, Collin and Cooper Ford; and great granddaughter, Charlotte Ford.
A celebration of life is scheduled for December 13, 2025 at 11 am at Prunedale Baptist Church at 17716 Pesante Rd. See online obituary www.struveandlaporte.com.
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for Opal Ford
Dec
13
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Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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