Albert A. Mezzanares entered into eternal rest September 8, 2012 in Manteca, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Mezzanares, brothers Frank and Thomas Mezzanares.

Albert leaves behind his wife Beverly Mezzanares of Manteca, his children Albert Mezzanares (Kelly) of Lodi, CA., Lisa A. Barbosa (Cesar) of Tracy, CA, Dena Becknal of Oregon, and Jason Snyder (Donell) of Manteca. He was blessed with 19 grand children, Nick Mezzanares, Melisa Mezzanares, William Mezzanares, Jessica Mullins, Bayley Mullins, Kenneth Vetter II, Kristopher Vetter, Andrew Pocoroba, Dion Peoples, Nathan Peoples, Thomas Earnest, Casey Earnest, Joelene Haskett, Jennifer Haskett, Cody Becknal, Chance Becknal, Samantha Snyder, Alana Snyder, Abigail Snyder and 22 great grandchildren.

Albert worked for the Western Pacific Railroad for 42 years. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing. As time went by his greatest love was going to the casinos with his wife Bev. Nothing thrilled him

more than hitting the big one on the poker machine. He enjoyed going to the club house at El Rancho Mobile Home Park and settling all the world affairs with his friends there. He will be missed by all.

Arrangements for Mr. Mezzanares are under the direction of Park View Funeral Home. There will be a visitation, Monday, September 17, 2012 from 3 to 6 pm at Park View Funeral Home, Manteca, CA.

The graveside service will be Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10:30 am at Lodi Memorial Park, 5750 E.

Pine St., Lodi, CA.

Following the graveside service, there will be a memorial Service at the Club House at Rancho Mobile Home Park in Manteca.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012