Cecelia Aileen Eckman Obituary
The family of Cecelia Aileen Eckman of Merced, California announces her passing on October 2, 2026. Cecelia, born on January 3, 1949 in Santa Cruz, California, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cecelia Aileen Eckman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sylvester F. Holtermann and Esther L. Holtermann; her husband James W. Eckman; her in-laws, John T. and Ruth A. Eckman; her sister Susan L. Ioannides; her brother-in-law James C. Grimmett Sr.; and her nephew James C. Grimmett Jr. A of Patrick's Catholic Church.
She is survived by: her children, Rebecca A. Calvasina (Jamie), Daniel J. Eckman (Laura), Lisa M. Shand, Andrew W. Eckman, Alexander M. Ioannides and Vanessa I. Ioannides; her grandchildren, Jessica S. Partida, Tyler J. Calvasina, Ethan J. Calvasina, Claire M. Eckman, Audrey A. Eckman, Wyatt H. Shand, Oliver L. Shand and Penelope L. Shand; and her siblings, Margaret E. Monticelli (Marcello) and Dennis L. Holtermann (Kay). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church (671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340). A committal service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Evergreen Funeral Home and Memorial Park (1480 B St, Merced, CA 95341).
