January 30, 1927- September 7, 2015
Grace passed peacefully in her sleep Monday morning September 7, 2015. The cause was determined to be complications due to Dementia / Alzheimer’s and sudden heart failure.
Grace was born on January 30, 1927 in Portland, Oregon.
She had eight siblings and is survived by sisters Jean Dutra, Clarice “Tiny” Halderson and Sheri Martindale .
Grace and Joaquin J. Freitas were married September 1, 1950. They lived in San Leandro since 1951. Joaquin had passed November 3, 1996. She was a Seamstress by trade and Homemaker for 47 years. She served as a Treasurer for the Peralta District PTA in the 80’s. She also was a member of East Bay Motion Pictures and Casa Peralta.
Grace and Joaquin were members of The Moose Lodge in San Lorenzo, The Cabrillo Social Club and the Hawaiian Social Club in the 70’s and 80’s. Grace loved to travel and explore the world. She enjoyed dancing, the company of family and a great laugh. She also enjoyed a little mischief which made for great stories of her life that she would share. She was proud of her Irish Heritage, loved the color green and her family. She had a caring heart, loved children and was considered “Mom” by many.
She is survived by her children: Richard R. Freitas and Kimbereley C. Keane.
Richard’s family include his wife Chizuyo, 3 children and 7 great-children:
Son Joseph Freitas, and his wife Mina, children Marcus and Hannah.
Son Danial Freitas, his wife Crystal, children Christian and Nathanial.
Daughter Jennifer Mott and her children Hunter, Cody and Jordyn.
Kimbereley’s family include Mike Bennett, 3 children and 2 great-grandchildren:
Son Timothy Keane with Ishaia Harbor and their children Isaiah and Shan.
Daughters Nicole Keane and Amy Keane-Bennett.
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Please join our family to honor our Mother’s memory and share stories of her life.
San Leandro Funeral Home formerly Guerrero Mortuary- 470 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA
Viewing: Wednesday, September 16th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Service: Thursday, September 17th at 10:00am.
A precession to the Holy Sepulchere Cemetery on Mission Blvd. Hayward. CA.
Potluck Reception: Kennedy Park on Hesperian Blvd. Hayward, CA at 12:30pm
Thank you for your kindness during this difficult time. Your words of encouragement and support are greatly appreciated.
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