BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

The Paul Mortuary

390 Lighthouse Ave

Pacific Grove, California

Shirley Gordano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2017.

Shirley, a sixty-three resident of the Monterey Peninsula, was born in Bastrap, Louisiana. She worked as a waitress in many restaurants for forty-two years, she retired from the Clam Box Restaurant in Carmel where she worked with her two best friends, Ilene and Carolyn. Shirley
enjoyed playing bunco, going to Bible Study, attending Sunday Services and she loved cooking.

Shirley was a passionate Christian so, it was no surprise that she passed on Easter Sunday. Her love for Christ was evident in her everyday life. She was a role model for all who came in contact with her.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Denise (Jim); her sons, Ray (Patty), Jack (Debbie) and Lance; four grandsons, three great-grandchildren and one expected soon. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Doyle.

Visitation will take place at The Paul Mortuary Chapel Wednesday, April 26 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 26 at 11:00 AM at the Santa Rosalia Chapel of San Carlos Cemetery followed by burial at the cemetery.


Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.

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April 15, 2019

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Danna Sokacz

Just wanted to say how much I miss her I loved very much.

June 4, 2017

Danna Sokacz

My dear Shirley, I am so blessed I got to be with you for the time we had Thank you for being my family I will always think of you, with a smile and lots of love!

June 4, 2017

Michael Sokacz

I only knew you for a short couple years. However in that time I came to love and admire you.I enjoyed your
spunk,your humor and laughter.Thanks for letting me into your home and your heart. I only wish that you would have had more time in my life as you brought me joy and laughter.I know at the end you were in a lot of pain.But you seemed to be ready to be with your lord and maker.I'm sure he welcomed you with open arms.I know that you are happy to be there and are with Doyle and the rest of your lost loved ones. I admire that even at the end how you were in control of your life and your death. Even tho you will be missed I'm happy that you didn't linger in suffering.The lord was indeed merciful. Thanks for being part of my life.. RIP Mike

May 4, 2017

Sharon Daugherty

My sweet Sister in the Lord, Shirley, I love you dearly and miss you here and now, but I look forward to seeing you again...on the other side.

April 27, 2017

Henry and Carol Phillips

April 27, 2017

Aaron Sisneros

Shirley, you will be missed..Rest in peace.

April 26, 2017

lance gordano

I would like to thank the girls from hospice for the care they provided for my mother.Jillian,my on call angel,anna,without her humor,professionalism,and advice I wouldn't have been able to provide the type of care she knew I wanted to provide,and to Jodi who helped us into hospice knowing the adventure my mother and myself were about to embark and that we would need their help.Thank You Hospice girls for your kindness,and advice.thank you Danilyn from sutter home health care for being so kind to my Mom,she noticed and so did I.And I would like to give special thanks to Dave my mothers pastor who visited regularly to share the Word with my Mom.And Dave thanks for all rounds of sparring(haha!!)Without all of the above people we could not have made the journey with the grace and dignity that my mother so wished for. With Love and Respect, Shirley and Lance!! I will be forever greatful

April 26, 2017

Ruth Nutt

So sorry for your loss. Shirley was such a fu person to
be with. She was friends with my sister Carolyn for a
long time.

Love
Ruth & R.G. Nutt

April 25, 2017

Christina Hunt

We were all saddended at Gateway Center to hear the loss of Shirley. Shirley's son, Doyle, had been part of our Gateway Center for many years and Shirley was one of God's Special Angels. We are sure that God is giving Shirley a hug; as this is what Doyle requested we do anytime we greeted Shirley. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of Shirley's family & friends. God Bless

April 20, 2017

Robin Rudisill

I was so sad to learn of Shirley's passing but she is finally with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a wonderful servant of God she was and she is in His arms forever. Love you Shirley, until we meet again.

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26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Paul Mortuary

390 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Apr

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Santa Rosalia Chapel of San Carlos Cemetery

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Apr

27

Burial

San Carlos Cemetery

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