1923
2018
João Bettencourt Serafim, age 94, of Atwater, California passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. João was born December 11, 1923 in Rosais, São Jorge, Açores to Teresada Rosa Sequeira and Manuel B Serafim, he has lived in Atwater for 50 years.
João is survived by: daughter Lucinda Alves and her husband Mario Alves of Atwater; daughter Rosa Avila of Atwater; brother Manuel Serafim of Rosais, São Jorge; and sisters Rosa Soares of Los Banos and Ana Luis of San Jose. Mr. Serafim also leaves behind three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews to honor his memory.
He was preceded in death by his wife Laurentina Serafim in 2013 and his parents Manuel B Serafim and Teresada Rosa Sequeira.
Mr. Serafim was a very hardworking man and a dedicated member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Atwater and the Atwater Pentecost Club.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Joao Bettencourt Serafim from 2:00 AM to 8:00 PM on January 16, 2018 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California 95380. A rosary followed by a funeral mass for João will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church: 1799 Winton Way, Atwater, California 95301. A committal service will occur on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Winton Cemetery District: 7651 Almond Avenue, Winton, California 95388.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com/whitehurst-norton-dias-funeral-service/en-us/index.page for the Serafim family.
Services are under the direction of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504) in Turlock, California.
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January 15, 2018
Delio e natal Silva
So sorry for your loss our deepest condolences to all the family
January 15, 2018
Maria do Rosario
Querido tio, Que Deus te tenha na sua Gloria. You were always very loving to us, we all have very fond memories of you. You will forever live in my heart. I miss you! RIP, ate' um dia.
January 15, 2018
Connie Amaral
Paz a sua alma Tio João
January 12, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
January 12, 2018
Whitehurst Norton & Dias Funeral Service
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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