- Manteca, CA

Mark Rivera, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family on January 31, 2023 in Stockton, California. In Heaven he is reunited with his granddaughter, Ilya. He is survive by his wife of 36 years, Cheryl and their five children: Stephanie Mendoza (Eleazar) of Stockton, Sabrina Rivera of Manteca, Anthony Rivera of Stockton, Cherise Rivera of Modesto and Cynthia Rivera of Stockton. Mark was blessed with 22 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers...

Mary Frances Contreras, 82, entered into rest on January 29, 2023, in Manteca, CA. She was born in San Francisco on June 27, 1940. In heaven, Mary joins her adored husband, Luis Contreras, Jr. She leaves behind her children: Sheri Contreras of Lower Lake; Dawn Contreras of Lathrop; Daniel Contreras (Lynnae) of Vacaville; Jennifer Contreras Bamberger (Gary) of Tracy; and Gabriel Contreras (Bethany) of San Jose. Mary was blessed with eleven grandchildren: Jessica, Ricky, Thomas, Kirsten,...

Born in San Francisco on September 11, 1944, Linda Bertuccio entered into rest on January 25, 2023 in Modesto, Ca. She was a resident of Ripon for the past 19 years and previously of Pacifica. Mrs. Bertuccio is survived by her husband of 50 years George Bertuccio, siblings, Therese Grazlani, Laura Wallace, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Doug Kotval, nieces and nephews, Kristin Parenti, Tracy Kotval and Robert Kotval. Linda worked as a Loan Officer for over 30 years for Bank of...

Ray Azevedo, age 92, left this world to the greatest fishing spot ever on January 24, 2023.  He was entered into rest on February 2, 2023, in Manteca.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Azevedo; his brother Anthony Azevedo, and sisters Lucille Cooper and Lenora Traylor. He is survived by his five sons, Mike, Greg, Ron, Paul and Joe; sister Catherine Spalinger; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.     Ray was born on November 26,...

Al De Groot passed away one month and 3 days after he lost the love of his life, Annie. Al and Annie were married for 67 years and are now united in Heaven for all of eternity. Al was born on March 21, 1934 in the Netherlands and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 22, 2023. Al was active within St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, including service in various leadership roles with the St. Anthony’s Chapter of the Young Men’s Institute (YMI), and...