DANNY VIERRA

Danny Vierra, age 64, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 31, 2017. Danny was born to William and Rose (Ferrari) Vierra on August 2, 1953 in Stockton, CA. Danny grew up in the midst of an Italian family and community, attending Annunciation School, serving as an Altar Boy, and playing in the Babe Ruth League. Danny attended Saint Mary’s High School and then UC Davis, graduating with a Bachelor’s in English.

In Danny’s early 20s he began bodybuilding, winning awards for “Best Abs” and “Best Chest,” all without the use of steroids, marking the beginning of his interest in health and nutrition. In 1976 Danny married Maria Aftias, they were married for 6 1/2 years, and during this time Danny co-purchased, Artesian Health Foods Store in Tracy, CA. In the early 1980s, Danny purchased his second store, Lodi Health Foods in Lodi, CA.

Danny married Charise Corpe in 1984, they were married for 21 years, had 5 children, and both were led to Christ through the Seventh-day Adventist message. Danny and Charise were active members of the Lodi Community, opening Back to Eden Vegetarian Café, hosting Vegetarian Cooking School classes, cohosting Healthline, a health segment on KCJH Radio, founders of Modern Manna Ministries, a ministry focused on outreach through the health message and the gospel of Jesus Christ, Health and Healing Crusades, and BellaVita Lifestyle Center. Danny was featured on the world-wide ITV Infomercial for his Almighty Cleanse.

Danny married Charmaine Daniels in 2011, they were married for 6 years, and together they traveled the United States and abroad spreading the health message and performing cooking demonstrations.

Danny loved the Lord with all his heart and lived to fulfil God’s purpose for his life through his ministry. Danny was a wellness and cleansing expert, author, international speaker, and Bible and health evangelist.

He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren, and Modern Manna Ministries. Danny is survived by his 5 children: Giana (Casey) Kooger, Daniel (Jessica) Vierra, Lauren (Geeze) Borges, Mia and Talia Vierra; 2 granddaughters: Holland Kooger and Zeya Padilla; Brother: Billy (Germaine) Vierra; Sister: Christine (Jon) Brandstad.

A public Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place January 14th, 2018 at 2pm at Hutchin’s Street Square in Lodi, CA.

Funeral arrangements by Lodi Funeral Home 725 South Fairmont Avenue, Lodi, CA.

Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/ guestbook.