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Rose Seto Obituary

Rose Lee Seto, 86, died Tuesday at home following a long illness.A native of Canton, China, Mrs. Seto, immigrated to the United States in 1948 via San Pedro. She had been a resident of Vallejo for the past 70 years. She grew up working at her parents' store, Lucky Sun Market. She attended Franklin Junior High and graduated from Vallejo Senior High, Class of 1954. Together with her husband, Fred, they owned and operated, Freddie's China Barn for 22 years from 1979 to 2001.She was a member of the Vallejo-Napa Chinese Community Club and the Vallejo Chinese Christian Church.Mrs. Seto is survived by her husband of 62 years, Fred Seto of Vallejo; son, Perry (Marian) of Orinda; daughter, Shirley Grace (Gregory) of Vallejo; son, Fred (Carla) of Vallejo; and daughter, Sophia Hall (Tad) of Novato; brother, Larry Lee of Vacaville; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Entombment will follow the funeral service at All Souls Cemetery in Vallejo.Friends may visit on Friday, Oct. 26 from 12 noon to 8 p.m., also at Twin Chapels Mortuary.Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com.

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Published by Times Herald Online from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, 2018.

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Phyllis (Barry)morrison

August 14, 2025

Rose you would remember me my Mom and Dad
we´re friends of yours I use to tell you every time I came in that you and freddie should get married.
I over the original China barn especially after it rained and the pot holes getting there were do deep but my Mom loved the Chinese Food so much
and when you moved to Tuolumne St you´d still
make the old fashion pork chowmein with pan fried noodles. We loved you even after we moved out of
town. I always thought you were so beautiful inside
and out

November 3, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Rose' passing.
Love and God's Peace to all the family
Marisa Avila Trujillo

Jim and Dolores Blair

November 1, 2018

The Jim Blairs miss you and your restaurant so very much, also your family. We find it hard some times to find the right words to express our feelings but we will always think of you when we have Chinese food and wish all of you the best possible going forward.
Dolores Blair

Bob and Charlene Schaeffer

October 27, 2018

Freddie and family our prayers are with you at this difficult time

Suzanne Cassinos

October 26, 2018

Dear Seto Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the death of your wonderful Rose! We have fond memories of visiting you at China Barn; my dear husband Gus was so close to Freddie, Rose and all your family for many years before I ever came into the picture! You were like family to us and we will always remember your special visit to Vancouver when you stayed with us for several days. My Gus always used to love teasing Rose! My family wish to extend to all of you our heartfelt sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!
Much Love,
Suzanne Cassinos and family

Patrick Lee

October 26, 2018

Auntie Rose thank you for giving me my first job at China Barn. I have a lot of good memories of you and the family there and growing up with My cousins at your house. There is so much to say but never enough to say it. Rest in paradise auntie. I love you,

October 26, 2018

I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times. May he, continue to give, loving kindness to all. 1Cor 1:3,4.

October 26, 2018

Dear Shirley and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mom was a delightful lady. Sending you prayers of peace and comfort.
Hugs! Ruthie Caitham

Rhonda Thomas

October 26, 2018

Condolences to the Seto Family. I remember Ms. Seto always with a smile. Best food ever at the China Barn. No other place can compare. Love to the Seto and Grace families.

Brenda Lee-Miller

October 26, 2018

Rest In Peace, Auntie Rose. Thank you for making my childhood memories so special while hanging out with Sophia. I love you.

Terry Curtola

October 26, 2018

To the Seto family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. She was the greatest. My family loved coming to the China Barn every week and I would so enjoy visiting with Rose while waiting for our take out. I was proud to know her and your family these many years. God Bless to you all. A fellow Vallejo Restaurateur.

Terry Curtola and Family

Shirley J, Moore

October 25, 2018

Rose was a great gal. So sorry for you loss. I remember the China Barn and all the lovely dinners we had their and also our dear friendship over the years.

Willis McJunkin

October 24, 2018

Rose, Fred and family made the best Chinese food anywhere. My family ate there as much as possible and always came in the back door so we could say hello to Freddy and talk basketball. The China Barn was never the same after they retired many years back. God bless the family and Rose you will always be in our prayers.
RIP

The McJunkin Family,
Willis
Liz
Michael

Claudette Ceasar

October 24, 2018

Shirley and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharon Scrivner

October 24, 2018

What a sweet lady. My husband and I ate every week at China Barn for years. Rose loved coffee and always liked seeing my husband come in because he ordered coffee and she would drink any left over from the pot she made him. Miss them since they retired. May she Rest In Peace.

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