Joseph Flores Razo, 91, entered into rest surrounded by his loving family on June 10, 2017. He was born on March 9, 1924 in Stockton California.                         
    Joseph leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Frances Razo of Manteca, his children, Donna Marenghi (Leo) of North Hollywood; Robert  Razo (Lupe) of Stockton and Jeffery Razo (Lori) of Riverside.    
Joseph leaves two siblings, Lawrence Razo of Stockton and Joe Razo of Los Angeles.   He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Nina, Robert and Francesca Crocker, Kathrene Razo, Jennifer Hernandez, Stephanie Razo Roberts, Robert Joseph Razo, Michelle Salazar and Lena Montejo. Joseph has 11 great grandchildren, Kevyn Crocker, Dominic Ballesteros, Anita, Angelina and Antonio Hernandez, Tristan Quitas Razo, Alexa, Arianna and Frank Garcia and Desyrey and Frank Montejo.                           
    Joseph was a Manteca resident for 54 years. He served his country proudly through the United States Navy during WWII. He would later retire from Tracy Defense Depot as Chief of Quality Control.  He was involved with different organizations over the years including Cub Scouts Pack 432 and Boys Scout Troop  432.
    Joseph was a long time member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church where he along with his wife volunteered countless hours to St. Anthony’s School. He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Tracy as he loved to socialize and enjoyed the many friendships. He was a wonderful provider to his family and his grandchildren where the apple of his eye.  He will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor and his dedication to family.
    P.L. Fry is honored to serve the Razo family. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic  Church, 505 East North Street Manteca, CA.  He will be laid to rest immediately following the mass at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, 719 E. Harding Way, Stockton, CA. For condoles to the family or maps to service locations, please visit our website at www.plfryandson.com search obituaries.   

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin Thursday, June 15, 2017