November 5, 1921 - April 26, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Meraz family.
Pete was born in Santa Paula, CA and raised in Stockton, CA. He attended Commodore Stockton High, where later he became the owner of Golden Castle Grocery. During World War II Pete enlisted in the Army Air Corp., from 1943 to 1945 serving the 456th Bombardment as an Aerial Gunner, later becoming a Staff Sergeant where he received several medals for aerial combat. After the war he returned to Stockton where met and married Mary Elias (deceased). During this time he was a truck driver for Delta Lines for 35 years,. Pete is survived by his daughters, Sandra Smith (Robert deceased), Anita Solorio (Jess), and Eleana Meraz. Devoted grandfather to Leilani Smith, Laura, Seneca, Jessy Soloria, Ruben and Marisa Cortez. Also survived by 14 great-grand children and two great-great grandsons, many nieces, nephews, and close family members. He is preceded in death by his daughter Ruth.
VISITATION:
Viewing will be held on Tues. May 1st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.
FUNERAL SERVICES:
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 2, 1028 at 1:00pm also in the Vineyard Chapel at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA
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