Jose Del Carmen Farfan Mendoza also known as Rolando, entered into rest on February 3, 2010 in French Camp, California. He was born on July 16, 1921 in Paita, Peru.  Jose was a native of Peru and moved to the United States, Manteca 14 years ago to be closer to family. He joins his wife in heaven Maria Isabel Merino de Farfan.

Mr. Farfan is survived by his beloved children; Esteban Farfan Merino and wife Daninia Rubi of San Jose, Emilia Farfan Merino of Peru, Guisla Farfan Merino of Peru, Gladys Velasquez of Manteca, Giovanni Farfan Merino of Peru and Wendy Farfan Merino of Peru. He has many grandchildren who loved him dearly; Edinson, Denisse, Fabiola, Mesely, Meysi, Raul, Alexander, Techy, Miguel, Jose Luis, Julio, Marilia, Karina, Brian, Francois, Lizbeth, and Maria Isabel. In addition Jose was blessed by 7 great grandchildren and one surviving sister Flora Farfan de Sosa of Peru.

Jose was an assistant to the Peruvian government retiring after 40 years of service. He was a devout Catholic and was loyal to his Catholic church in Peru. He enjoyed watching soccer on TV as well as the Peruvian news station. Jose loved his family so much for the past 14 years he would travel every six months back and forth from the United States to Peru just so he could spend time with all of his children and grandchildren. He was very much a family man loving his children, grandchildren as well as extending family members unconditionally. He was exceptionally proud to be a Peruvian as his heart was always in Peru even when living in the United States. His grandchildren adored their “Papi Rolando” as he cherished every moment he spent with each and every one of them. Jose was always his happiest when all of his family was together. He will be remembered as a giving and loving father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.

Mr. Farfan’s services are being handled by P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home of Manteca. A Rosary/Vigil service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. held at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home 290 N. Union Road, Manteca. A graveside service will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Escalon.