August 2, 1937 - March 23, 2025
Robert Moreno Sr, age 87 of Thornton, passed away Sunday, March 23,2025 at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial from complications to a fall.
Robert was born in Tucson, Arizona to Ruth Ramirez and Hermojenes Manuel. He was raised by his step father Andres Quijano. He worked in agriculture, attended various schools, one New Hope Elementary in Thornton, California. Robert would travel from California to Arizona during the off season. On February 1, 1960 he married Mary Varelas of Tucson, Arizona and brought her to California. They had a son and three daughters. He had his children baptized at St. Annes Catholic Church of Lodi, California. Married for 65 years.
He worked as a warehouseman for Tri Valley Growers (Cal Can) for 43 years in Thornton. He was a member of Thornton Volunteer Rural Fire Department, Member of Lodi Cycle Bowl, and volunteered his time with San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department STARS Program.
Robert’s hobbies were traveling all over the states, attending various Nascar Races, watching football and baseball games. Being active in family and community functions.
He is survived by his wife Mary V. Moreno of Thornton, CA, daughters Ana Castillo (David) of Galt, CA, Lena Straub (David) of Sugarpine, CA, Donna Beas (Ray) of Stockton, CA. Sisters Cecilia Hernandez (Jose) of Lodi, CA , and Edilia Herrera (Bob) of Thornton, CA. Seven Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Andres Quijano, brothers Ernest Ormsby, Guillermo Ormsby, Conrad Mendoza, granddaughter Alyssa Moriah Castillo, and son Robert Moreno Jr.
SERVICES
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home,Rosary, followed by Burial Cherokee Memorial Park 14165 Beckman Road/Harney Lane Lodi, CA 95240
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