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Obituaries for September 10, 2008
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Myrtle A. Ford
Myrtle A. Ford, 97, passed away quietly at the Golden Living Center in Galt on Sept. 3, 2008. She was born and grew up in Chicago, Ill.
Myrtle was employed with the city of Chicago as a principle clerk in the building permit department until her retirement in 1972. She relocated to California 11 years ago, residing at Heritage Mobile Home Park. She never married and was a very independent and private person.
Her brother, Austin Ford, preceded her in death.
Surviving her are a niece, Geraldine (William) Jedlicka of Galt; great nephews, Jeffrey, Mark (Pam) Jedlick, Christopher (Jennifer) Jedlicka; great great niece, Ana; and great great nephews, Drake and Brock.
At Myrtle’s request, there will be no service. Inurnment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Chicago where she will rest beside her beloved parents, Ivy and Albert Ford.
Ben Salas Funeral Home of Galt is assisting with arrangements.
Harold Williams
Harold Williams, 89, of Galt died on Sept. 3, 2008. He was born on May 30, 1919 in Nevada City, Calif.
A resident of Galt since 1924, Williams was a building contractor in the area since 1945 and an avid deer hunter. He served with the Army in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and was decorated with the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal, among others. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.
Surviving are his wife, Laura Williams; daughter, Lana (Doyle) Flory; grandchildren, Nathan Flory of Galt, Jason (Kristie) Flory; great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Noel and Rebecca Flory of Utah; brothers, Charles, Gordon, Toney of Galt, Gene of Carmichael; sisters, Dorothy Morris and Bonnie Gross of Galt.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Ethel Williams; brother, Kenny Williams; sisters, Helen Mehlhaff and Pola Busby.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Galt Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Ben Salas Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Clementina G. Pulido
Clementina G. Pulido, 81, of Thornton died Sept. 6, 2008 in Lodi of natural causes. She was born Nov. 26, 1926 in Mexico and lived in Livingston briefly.
She has lived in Thornton most of her life and worked at Tri-Valley Cannery. She was a member of the Thornton Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, gardening and taking care of her lovebirds.
Surviving are her daughter, Rosie Ojeda of Galt; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Louie Pulido; sons, Louie Pulido, Jr., Richard Pulido, Anthony Pulido; and daughter, Anita Sanchez.
Mass and Rosary will begin a 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at Matre Eccleasiae in Thornton.
Viewing will begin a 9 a.m. at the church, and committal will be at Galt Cemetery following the services.
Ben Salas Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Wendy Semon
Wendy Semon, 34, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sept. 9, 2008 surrounded by her family and friends at home in Galt.
Wendy graduated from Branham High School in 1991. She worked as a legal secretary for Lundella Spadafore in San Jose and later as an escrow officer in Galt.
Wendy was deeply loved by her parents, Terry and Debe Semon; and her brother and sister-in-law, Clint and Jamie Semon. She was the proud aunt of Neena Semon and dear friend and sister of Corie Denerstein.
A celebration of Wendy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the family home in Galt.
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