John Creighton Farrell was welcomed home into heaven on June 12th, 2026. He was born in Pomona, CA on September 2, 1936 to Frank and Marjory Farrell.

He is survived by his wife Carol, and four children: Stephen (Mary), Kristina Dahlene (Michael), Rebecca Del Toro (Jose), and Zachary. He also left precious grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

John lived in at least 15 different cities within the US and Asia. He worked in various aspects of Hospital and Medical Office Administration as well as Staff and Organization Development. John enjoyed reading (especially WW II history), photography, music, model airplanes, fishing, vacation cruises, watches, decorating birthday cakes and his cars. He was a fan of the Cal Bears, the 49ers, and the Oakland A’s.

John’s Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Reformed Church, 741 Second Street in Ripon.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to SEVA Hospice, 5380 Pirrone Rd., Ste. 301A, Salida, CA, 95368.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Thursday, July 2, 2026