1921 – 2018
On February 21, 2018, Rogerio P. Diniz, aged 97, passed peacefully in Turlock, California. Born in Alfama, Portugal, he lived in the area for the last 41 years and was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Turlock.
Rogerio leaves behind his 4 daughters: Ema (Luis) Lobao of Modesto, Eduarda (Eduardo) Pacheco of Turlock, Maria (Manuel) Linhares of Modesto, and Lucilia (Luis) De Oliveira of Turlock, his son Rogerio Diniz of Hilmar, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Rogerio was preceded in death by his wife Maria in 2005, his mother Ema Almeida Diniz, and his father Carlos Diniz.
A visitation will be held from 2-8 PM on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: 286 W. Main Street Turlock, California.
Recitation of the Rosary followed by funeral mass will begin at 10AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1200 Lyons Turlock, California.
Immediately following the mass, Rogerio will be laid to rest at Turlock Memorial Park: 575 N. Soderquist Road Turlock, California.
