Alice is survived by her daughter Alisa Betti Torlai; her only grandson Joseph Ronald Machado IV; her only great granddaughter Delilah Annabella Machado; her sister Mary Diane Coelho (Raymond); and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father John C. Pereira; her mother Alice Azevedo Pereira; her husband Adelino (Seco) Torlai ; her daughters Maria Alice Torlai and Marian Louise Torlai; and her sister Anna Luis (Joe).
Alice was born on April 22, 1930, in Stockton, California to John and Alice Pereira. She grew up on the family dairy on Roberts Island. She graduated from Edison High School in 1948. She met her future husband in confirmation class at the young age of 13. She married Adelino (Seco) Torlai on June 26, 1949. She worked for Bank of America as a Platform Secretary for 25 years and she and her husband owned Seco’s Restaurant on Wilson Way until her husband’s death. She was actively involved in Saint Luke’s Catholic church choir and a member of the Elks Lodge and various Portuguese clubs.
Alice was all Hollywood style glam and a beauty. Full of fun and laughter but also strength. Her love and devotion to her family extended to the farthest branches of the family tree with her presence at events, cards and gifts. Her role in the family legacy was a big one that will never be forgotten and our love for her endures forever.
To commemorate her incredible journey and to celebrate the love she spread, a viewing will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N California Street, Stockton, CA on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 9:30am. A memorial service will be held in her honor at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3847 N Sutter St, Stockton, CA, on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 11am with a reception to follow. All who knew her are welcome to attend and celebrate Alice's remarkable life. In lieu of flowers you may also send donations to St. Mary’s Dining Hall at 545 West Sonora St. in Stockton, California.
The Family would also like to thank Valley Comfort Assisted Living in Modesto, California where Alice was cared for by their remarkable and compassionate staff for the past 5 years.
