Antonio P. Terra, 77, of Escalon died Thursday, Dec. 30 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House.

He was a native of Azores. He lived in Escalon 12 years.

Mr. Terra was a cattle rancher for 20 years.

He is survived by his children, Joe Terra, Tony Terra, both of Oakdale, Louis Terra of Waterford, Frank Terra of Escalon; sisters, Beatrice DeRosa, Maria Gabriela Sousa, Maria do Santo Fatura, all of Rhode Island; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 5 after 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, also at the church. Burial will be at Oakdale Citizens Cemetery.

Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels in charge of arrangements.

The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader

Jan. 5, 2011