Margarite Machado, a long time resident of Dos Palos, CA, passed away on November 2, 2017, at her residence in Dos Palos. Margarite was born on January 4, 1930, in Fresno, CA, the daughter of Frank and Marie (Souza) Silva. She moved to Dos Palos from Lemoore, CA years ago. She met the love of her life, Tony, and married him on June 26, 1949, in Los Banos, CA.Margarite was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Dos Palos, and the YLI (Young Ladies Institute). She sang in the church choir for many years. She loved working alongside her husband and sons in the three Cattle Auction yards. Margarite was loved and cherished by everyone, and touched the lives of everyone, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She is deeply missed and remembered lovingly by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony B. Machado; and daughter, Suzanne Machado.
Margarite is survived by her sons, Steve L. Machado and wife Martha from Warren, RI, Miguel Machado and wife Adeline of Escalon, CA, Joel Machado and wife Sara of Tulare, CA, Martin Machado and wife Stacey of Winton, CA, and Tony B. Machado Jr. of Escalon, CA; one brother, Tom Silva and wife Diane of Orangevale, CA; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel of Dos Palos, CA, on Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. A Burial will be held at Los Banos Cemetery District. Services are entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Dos Palos.
Remembrances may be made in Margarite’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.