Passed away peacefully in Sacramento, Ca on April 30, 2024.
Florence is survived by her sister, Marie Keene (David Keene), her children, Louis DeBernardi, (Roseann, deceased), Joseph DeBernardi (Wendy DeBernardi), grandchildren, Haley DeBernardi, Scott Swanson, Jermey Sosa, Kimberley Sosa (deceased), great grandchildren, Arya Swanson and Scott Swanson III, step-grandchildren, Delilah and Adrian, Nephews, David, Michael, Ethan and Aidan Keene. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louie DeBernardi of Sacramento, Ca, Brother, Joseph (JR.) Alves of Sacramento, Ca, and extended family, Kenny and Joseph Franklin, Rein, Susan, Matt, Francisco, Luke and Maria Syljuberget.
Florence was a graduate of McClatchy High School and retired from the State of California. She was a long time member of Immaculate Conception and St. Elizabeth's churches. She was a 1st generation Portuguese American, her parents, Joseph and Mariana Alves were from the Azore Islands of Portugal. Florence visited Portugal many times with her family. She is a proud owner of a volcanic rock from her mother's childhood home in Portugal.
Louie was a WWII Navy Veteran, aboard the USS Indianapolis. They were both very proud of his service and attended many of the USS Indianapolis Navy reunions. Her most recent attendance was in her 80's with her granddaughter Haley.
She loved her and Louie's mountain vacation home. A long time member of the water board.
An avid sports fan, her home was always filled with her boys and their friends.
She will be missed by all that knew her!
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