Flora Martinelli, 93, entered into rest on August 6, 2011 in Modesto, California. She was born on August 11, 1917 in Hunt County, Pennsylvania. She was a resident of Ripon for 22 years.

Flora is survived by her son Frank Leonard and wife Dween of Hanford, and daughter Tish Partch of Manteca. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Margo Standig of Florida, Kim Gibson of Modesto and Kenny Kato of San Jose. She has five great-grandchildren, Shayn, Denae, Cory, Cody, and Anthony. She also has one great-great grandchild, Caden.

Flora was a baker for 13 years, working in Hanford for Peden’s Bakery. She en-joyed gardening, trips to local casinos and keeping her house tidy. She will be re-membered as an independ-ent woman who had a loving heart. She will be missed.

Flora’s arrangements are being held under the direction of P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home. A memorial celebration will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. held at Chez Shari’s (Manteca Golf Course Restaurant). In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. An online guest book is available for condolences and special messages to the family at www.plfryandson.com (search obituaries)

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Friday, August 12, 2011