Josephine Marie “Josie” Schneider, 86, entered into rest on August 19, 2019 in Stockton, Ca. She was a native of Ripon, born on August 9, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Maria Esteves, and her beloved husband, Robert Schneider. She is survived by her three children; Debra Schneider (Ivar Bjoeralt), Julie Monroe (John) and Erich Schneider.
Josie was a member of St. Anthony’s and St. Bernard’s Catholic Churches where she was involved in supporting all aspects of the church community, including the schools, as a member of the Parish Council, participating in ministry to the elderly, and as a Diocesan School Board member. Josie was proud of her Portuguese heritage and tightly knit into the local Portuguese community. She enjoyed summers, weekends, and holidays her second home in Santa Cruz, was an avid gardener, and traveled across country with her husband in their VW bus three times and to Europe twice. Josie will be remembered for her feisty personality, strong will, fierce independence, and the care she always gave to others in need. She will be deeply missed.
P.L. Fry & Son is honored to be serving the Schneider family. Rosary/Vigil will be on Monday August 26, 2019 at 7pm at P.L. Fry & Son 290 N. Union Rd. Manteca, Ca. Mass will be on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at 11am held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 525 E. North St. Manteca, Ca. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Bernard’s Catholic School 165 W. Eaton Ave. Tracy, Ca. or Tracy Interfaith Ministries, Grant Line Road, Tracy, Ca. An online tribute is available for condolences to the family at www.plfryandson.com
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