Samuel is survived by his son Helder Freitas (Linda) of Salida and his daughter Lisa Freitas (Kevin) of Redding. He is also survived by his sisters Rosa Rodrigues of Lemoore, Felismina Brum (Manuel) of Canada and Noberta Aquino of Pico. Samuel also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Helder Jeremy Freitas, Steven Gabriel Freitas (Phoenix Wilson), Ashleigh Freitas (Justin), Cheyenne Freitas (Alex), Johnny Harris, along with 3 great grandchildren Hudson Freitas, Levi Wilson and Bodie Bach to honor his memory.
Samuel was preceded in death by his spouse Maria San Francisco Freitas his two sons Ruben Fernando Freitas and Antonio "Tony" Manuel Freitas. His father Antonio Alves Freitas and his mother Maria Assencao Vicente Freitas along with 14 siblings.
A Visitation for Samuel will be held Monday, November 28, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Rosary Service followed by a Funeral Mass will occur Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 South Walnut Road, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Committal service will occur Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 Blythe Avenue,, Fresno, CA 93706.
Serving as pallbearers are Helder Freitas, Steven Freitas, Johnny Harris, Luis Tomas, Joey Tomas and Chris Peichoto.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Freitas family.