With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fred Lema of Newman, California, who passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Anthony Lema and Anna Lema (Silva); his former life partner Mary Mendoca; and his siblings, Lorraine Lema Loenig, Anna Lema Cotta Jones and Eddy Lema.

He is survived by : his children, Judi Lema Luna (Bennie) of Modesto, Ron Lema of Wasila, AK, Karen Lema McWilliams of Livermore and Kenneth Lema of Nevada; his spouse Charolette Hevle; and his stepchildren, James Hevle of Modesto and Annette Hevle Lopez of Modesto. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Fred's name to: St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1121 Main Street, Newman, CA 95360 or Seva Hospice, 2813 Coffee Road, Ste. C-1, Modesto, CA 95355.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillview Funeral Chapel