Nick Alves

August 6, 1933 - June 12, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of Nicolau Alves, a devoted husband, father, grandfather (Avo), great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. Nicolau Alves was born on August 6, 1933, in his beloved village of Sete Cidades, Azores, Portugal. He immigrated to the United States, married his loving wife, Mary, raised a family of five children and worked for the Hershey Corporation for 33 years.

Nicolau was devoted to Our Lady of Fatima and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and for over 20 years was a faithful member of both our Lady of Sorrows Society in Thornton, CA and the Stockton Diocese Chapter of the Men of the Sacred Hearts.

Nicolau's greatest joy was his family. He will be remembered for his deep faith, loving heart, and generous spirit. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished and the many lives he touched.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alves, his sister, Alda Cacilhas (Joao) his children, Teresa Purcell (Jeff), Sherri Couchman (Greg), Lorraine Carrisosa (Derek), Dena Chapin (Rob), twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his Tia Gloria Cordeiro (Joe) , numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Nick Alves (Patricia), his parents Nicolau & Maria Teresa Alves, his brothers, Manual Alves (Maria da Conceicao), Gilberto Alves (Maria Leonilde) and sister, Maria Oliveira (Joe).

Funeral Services are as follows:

Date: June 24, 2026

St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 19399 CA-120, Ripon, CA
10:00 a.m. Rosary
10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass
11:30 a.m. Rite of Committal at St John's Catholic Cemetery (Adjacent to Church)

In Memory of Nicolau Alves, donations can be made to:
Our Lady of Sorrows Society
PO Box 207
Thornton, CA 95686