Virgil Pereira, 91, of Turlock, California passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born and raised in Turlock. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Virgil enjoyed reading, history, trains, clocks, and tractors.

He is survived by Michael J. Pereira of Turlock, Karen Dellis of Ahwahnee, CA, and Terry Wilcox of West Plains, MO, seven grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Pereira, son Stanley Alan Pereira, and brother Edward Pereira who passed on Tuesday.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. with recitation of the rosary starting at 7 p.m. at Allen Mortuary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial at Turlock Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Aid Society, 700 McHenry Ave #B, Modesto, CA 95350 or Faith Home Teen Challenge, 6643 Faith Home Road, Ceres, CA 95307.

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