João Hélio Vieira

João is survived by his wife of 42 years; Flabia Deniz Vieira of Merced. 2 Sons- João Carlos Vieira, and his wife Jennifer Vieira of Turlock, Nelson Vieira and his wife Cindy Vieira of Merced. 2 Daughters- Lupe Gracias and her husband Boris Gracias of Merced, Nivia Hernandez and her husband Mario Hernandez of Merced. 7 Grandchildren- Joseph Johnson, João Vieira Jr, Jeffrey Hartley, Linaiah Vieira, Giselle Gracias, and João Hélio Vieira, Juanito Vieira, 2 Brothers- Joe Vieira of Stevinson, and Manuel Vieira of San Jose, 2 Sisters- Almerinda Enes of San Jose, and Fatima Lindo of Hickman, California

Services: Visitation- 2:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday March 1, 2017 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias 286 W.Main St., Turlock, California, with a Vigil and a Rosary at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Mass- 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 2, 2017 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 562 W. 13 th Street, Merced, California.Mr. João Hélio Vieira will be laid to rest at Merced District Cemetery, 1300 B. Street, Merced, California.

Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA, is entrusted with all of the arrangements. (209)634-4904 www.dignitymemorial.com/whitehurst-norton-dias-funeral-service