José Augusto Noronha, age 94, of Hilmar, California passed away at Emanuel Medical Center on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Jose was born in Ribeira Seca, São Jorge, Açores to Maria Lucinda Areias and João Evangelista Noronha.
José is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Maria Felesmina Noronha of Hilmar, California, and his sister Branca Fonseca of Massachusetts. José also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and two godchildren to honor his memory.
José was preceded in death by his father João Evangelista Noronha, his mother Maria Lucinda Areias, and his siblings, Ester Brasil, Artur Noronha, Margarida Reis, Angelo Noronha, Alvaro Noronha, Judite Noronha, and Teresa Lemos.
José was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, a member of Our Lady of Fatima Society in Turlock, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock.
A Recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass for José will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, CA 95324.
A Committal Service for José will be held at Hilmar Cemetery District, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, CA 95324.
Serving as pallbearers are Alan Mesquita, Will Durham, Joe Rosa and Joe Freitas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wndfunerals.com for the Noronha family.
