Frank Sousa Rocha

Frank Sousa Rocha entered into rest Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Modesto, California. He was 71 years old and was born in Santa Barbara, Terceira, Azores. Frank worked as a forklift driver for 29 years for Gallo Winery Company of Modesto.

Mr. Rocha is survived by his wife Emilia P. Rocha of Modesto, CA. They were married for 42 years.

Son, Michael P. Rocha of Modesto, and Daughter, Michelle P. Rocha of Modesto.

Three brothers; Elmiro Sousa of Argentina, Carlos Rocha of Santa Barbara, Terceira, Azores, João Rocha of Tulare, CA.

Three sisters; Maria Ligia Nunes of Hilmar, CA.,Paulina Gomes of Tulare,CA., Teonilde Abreu and her husband João Abreu of Hilmar, CA. Several Brothers-in-Law, Sisters-in-Law, Nephews and Nieces.

Services:

Viewing; 10:00 AM to 8:00PM, Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA.With Vigil & Rosary, 7:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM, Friday, December 13, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave., Turlock. Burial will follow the Mass at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, 1141 Scenic Dr., Modesto, CA.

Service under direction of Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA. Phone (209)634-4904, www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com