Eloisa Alexander, 65, entered into rest on Friday, April 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 16, 1948 in French Camp to the late Jose and Eloisa De Leon.  Eloisa Alexander is preceded in death by brothers Bonifacio De Leon, Alex De Leon and Toby De Leon and sisters Lucy Escalante and Mary Villanueva.
   Eloisa leaves behind her loving husband of 25 years Ronald Alexander of Manteca, her children, Ronald Dale Jr of Manteca; Michael Dale of Manteca; Dean Alexander and wife Lupe of Sonora and Kenny Alexander and wife Tracy of Salinas. Eloisa was blessed with three grandchildren, Becky Janicula, Cameron Janicula and Kyle Alexander. She leaves behind six brothers and sisters.  Abraham De Leon, Toni (Sal) Castro, Amelia (Jim) Cox, Joaquin (Marilyn) De Leon, Gonzalo (Mary) De Leon, Connie (Mike) Denman.
   Eloisa was a Manteca resident, living in the central valley most of her life.  She also resided in the Bird Rock area of Pebble Beach California for three years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing and camping especially while surrounded by her family. She had a passion for collecting sea shells and looked forward to adding to her collection when she visited her favorite beaches.  Along with sea shells, her countless rock collection grew every year. Her family was her core, she looked forward to gatherings and there was no occasion too small to make it an event!  Eloisa was loving and nurturing while being honest and direct as her presence always evoked that. She will be remembered as a most loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed dearly.
   P.L. Fry and Son is honored to serve the Alexander family. A rosary/vigil service will be held the evening of Monday, April 21, 2014  at 7:00 p.m. at P.L. Fry and Son Funeral Home, 290 North Union Road, Manteca. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 505 East North Street, Manteca. She will be laid to rest at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, 17871 Carrolton Road in Escalon. For condolences to the family please visit our website at http://www.plfryandson.com/ search obituaries.