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John Louis “Johnny” Brazil

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John Louis “Johnny” Brazil

Birth
Death
24 May 2019 (aged 86)
Manteca, San Joaquin County, California, USA
Burial
Escalon, San Joaquin County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.799525, Longitude: -121.0712417
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John Louis Brazil, 86, entered into rest on May 24, 2019 in Manteca, Ca. He was born on April 25, 1933  to the late Sebastian and Amelia Brazil. He is preceded in death by his parents, his former wives; Marie Byrd and Kathy Brazil, son Larry Brazil and his two sisters Almarina Rocha and Evelyn Souza. 

Mr. Brazil is survived by his two former wives; first wife Yvonne Gray Ross and Trudie Brazil, children; Lisa Brazil, Tommy Brazil, stepchildren Ronnie Mills and Pamela Ikerd, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. In addition John is survived by his four sisters; Ida M. Teicheira, Connie Liberato, Velma Scherman, and Arlene Wheat.

John was a well known and respected race car driver for various racing teams winning many top awards. Aside from racing John and his son owned and operated Brazil's Lounge and Brazil's Plastering where he was a member of the Plasters Union. John had a passion for beautiful woman, racing and sweet treats. He loved animals; especially his dogs and pigs, enjoyed family time and took pride in visiting with the children after each car race signing autographs and answering questions. John will be remembered as a simple, shy man who had an unforgettable grin to his smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.   

Adapted from PL Fry Funeral Home obituary
John Louis Brazil, 86, entered into rest on May 24, 2019 in Manteca, Ca. He was born on April 25, 1933  to the late Sebastian and Amelia Brazil. He is preceded in death by his parents, his former wives; Marie Byrd and Kathy Brazil, son Larry Brazil and his two sisters Almarina Rocha and Evelyn Souza. 

Mr. Brazil is survived by his two former wives; first wife Yvonne Gray Ross and Trudie Brazil, children; Lisa Brazil, Tommy Brazil, stepchildren Ronnie Mills and Pamela Ikerd, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. In addition John is survived by his four sisters; Ida M. Teicheira, Connie Liberato, Velma Scherman, and Arlene Wheat.

John was a well known and respected race car driver for various racing teams winning many top awards. Aside from racing John and his son owned and operated Brazil's Lounge and Brazil's Plastering where he was a member of the Plasters Union. John had a passion for beautiful woman, racing and sweet treats. He loved animals; especially his dogs and pigs, enjoyed family time and took pride in visiting with the children after each car race signing autographs and answering questions. John will be remembered as a simple, shy man who had an unforgettable grin to his smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.   

Adapted from PL Fry Funeral Home obituary


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