Alice Sousa passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 71, at her residence in Livingston, surrounded by her family. Her passing was quiet and dignified, with those she loved most at her side. She was born on December 29, 1954, in Patterson, California to Antonio G. Leonardo and Isabella Leonardo.
Alice was a woman who found beauty in life’s small details. She loved dancing and music, tending to her garden, and caring for her yard. She enjoyed making all things sweet and took even greater pleasure in sharing and personally delivering her baked goods to family and friends. She believed love was shown in the details and lived that belief daily.
She had a soft, loving heart and deeply cherished her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She shared a close relationship with her sisters, who were not only dear to her but also helped care for her.
Alice is survived by her children, Armenio Sousa Jr. (Emily), Antonio Sousa (Jennifer), and Isabella Sousa (Paul Espinola); her grandson, Henry Sousa; and her sisters, Dolores Tagge, Dorothy Silva (Bill), Rosemarie Narciso, and Theresa Leonardo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armenio Sousa Sr.; her brothers, Anthony Leonardo and Gilbert Leonardo; and her sisters, Marie Mendoza and Shirley Maruffo.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main Street, Turlock, on March 4, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on March 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at North Hilmar Cemetery, 8710 Tegner Road, Hilmar.
Her family will remember her for the steady love she gave, the care she showed in the smallest gestures, and the quiet strength that guided her life. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
