Born to Eugene and Edna Mae Raposa in Chico, Caliofrnia on November 10, 1937.
Departed this life on September 29, 2018

He graduated from Willows High School in 1956 before starting a career in the dairy business. He owned and operated a dairy in Willows, California for forty years. He married his love and lifelong companion, Nancy Ellen Gage, on July 15th, 1958. They were married for 60 years. After retiring in 1997, he pursued his hobby of bowling as he loved to bowl. He also spent a lot of time riding his Harley with his wife and cousin. He loved to be together with them in the open air.

He served in the National Guard for five years ad was a member of the Chico Bowlers Association and the Harley Owners Group.

He is preceded in death by his infant son, David Paul Raposa, his father, Eugene Raposa, and his mother, Edna Mae Raposa.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Raposa, Orland, CA,
Son Terry Raposa, Jr. D.O. and his wife, Lisa, Roseville, CA,
Daughter Michelle Mendes and her husband, Steve, Glenn, CA,
Granddaughter Leah Highfill and her husband, Roy, La Mesa, CA,
Granddaughter Judy Mendes, Glenn, CA,
Grandson Jesse Raposa and his wife, Kayleigh, Lynchburg, VA,
Grandson Travis Mendes, Fortuna, CA,
Great Granddaughters Aubrey and Addison Perkins, La Mesa, CA,
Sister Kay Lewis and husband, John, Chico, CA,
Sister Bonnie Fitzgerald, Sacramento, CA.

We love and miss you, Dad.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Association of Disabled American Veterans.
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