Lena Gloria Pinheiro passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born January 31, 1931. Lena came to America from Faial Acores in1960. She came with her four children to California to join her husband Joe. In 1962 they welcomed another son.

As lifelong Escalon residents they achieved the American dream. For 30 years Lena worked at Escalon Packers and retired from there.

Lena is survived by Maria Marquez, Fontana CA; Lina Faria (Joe Henry) Escalon, CA; Rose Habenicht Oakdale, CA; Daniel Pinheiro (Valerie) Escalon, CA. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe and her son Joe W.

Lena was a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren. A great grandmother to 17 and the great great grandmother to one.

Lena’s Rosary-Mass will be held on April 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Escalon, California. Burial will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery Escalon, California.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Community Hospice in Hughson, CA.

Lena’s legacy will live on forever in our hearts.

The Escalon (Calif.) Times

April 2, 2025