Dennis Rocha 72, of Escalon, CA passed away December 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Rocha, sister Sharon Rocha and daughter Laci Rocha Peterson.

Dennis was a lifelong resident of Escalon and a former dairyman. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserves and when he was younger, he enjoyed calf roping and participating in the Mule Days Celebration in Bishop, CA.

Dennis is survived by his sister, Robin Rocha, son Brent (Rose) Rocha, daughter Amy (Keith) Woodard, stepson Nathan Hazard, six grandchildren, Antonio, Massimo, Giorgio and Sofia Rocha, Brixton and Cooper Woodard.

Graveside service will be held at Lakewood Cemetery in Hughson, Friday December 14th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Escalon Portuguese Hall, 1436 First Street, Escalon.

The Escalon (Calif.) Times