Charles Wanamaker Obituaries
May 31, 1962 — Nov. 19, 2020
Longtime Sonora resident Charles Wanamaker passed away Nov. 19 in Modesto at the age of 58. He was born May 31, 1962, in Mountain View to Edward and Mary Lou Wanamaker and worked in construction for 15 years.
Charles was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He had a kind and gentle soul. He was a selfless person and always cared for others before himself. Charles could always put a smile on your face by cracking a joke or just making you feel better. He will be missed greatly by his family.
Charles is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Tonya Wanamaker, and daughter, Alexandra Wanamaker. He is survived by his children, Dylan, Dakota and Chace Wanamaker; mother, Mary Lou Cole, and step-father, Mike Cole; siblings Sheila Kirschner, Debi White, Toni Bryson and Michael Wanamaker.
A celebration of Charles’s life will be planned for a later date, but memories and condolences may be sent to Franklin & Downs Funeral Home, in Modesto, to forward to his family. www.franklindownsfuneralhome.com
Notices
ALLEN — Alberta Lorraine Allen, 92, of Sonora, died Thursday, Nov. 26, at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Cremation is planned, and private family inurnment will be held at Chinese Camp Cemetery. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements
ASHLEY — David Dwayne Ashley, 64, of Sonora, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Adventist Health Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements.
KRISS — Karl Stephen Kriss, 73, of Arnold, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Adventist Health Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements.
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