Edward H. Arce Jr. of Stockton, California entered into rest on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 75. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Edward was born on August 9, 1943 to Edward H. Arce Sr. and Dolores Eva Alvarez, who preceded him in death. He worked for Stockton Unified School District as a custodian for over 40 years before he retired in August 2005. In 2009 he returned to work for Stockton Unified as a noon duty supervisor, where he resigned from this position in January 2018.
He was a hard-working, loving, and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, father-in-law, and friend. Edward is survived by his 4 sons; Edward H. Arce III (Silvia), Victor Arce, Vincent Arce (Jessica), and Anthony Arce (Jacenta), 3 sisters; Diana Mendoza, Marsha Espinoza, Gloria Rodriguez, brother David Arce, 12 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be at DeYoung Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 25th from 12pm-6pm with a Rosary at 6pm. Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 26th at St. Linus Church at 10am. Committal Service will follow at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.
