Patterson Cemetery District, Stanislaus County, CA, Obituaries Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 22 Jul 2012 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. Patterson Irrigator, 07/21/2011, p 20 Sharon Marie Dias March 13,1952 — July 12, 2011 A funeral Mass was celebrated this week for former Patterson resident Sharon Dias. Mrs. Dias, 59, was born in Campbell and died in Modesto, where she resided. She formerly lived in Patterson for 15 years. Mrs. Dias’ family describes her as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also an animal lover and was especially devoted her dogs Zack and Lucy. Mrs. Dias is survived by her husband of more than 20 years, Manuel Dias of Modesto; daughters, Tonya Giovacchini of Stockton and Heidi Ortner of Modesto; and a granddaughter. The Mass was celebrated Tuesday, July 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial followed in Patterson District Cemetery. Hillview Funeral Chapel of Patterson, 450 W. Las Palmas Ave., handled arrangements.