December 24, 1944 - October 17, 2018
Carla Johanna Gavieres passed away October 17, 2018 in Lodi at the age of 73. She was born in the Netherlands on December 24, 1944 to Johan and Willemina Van Ginkel. In 1962, she came to the United States, being one of the first from her family to immigrate. One of her fondest careers was working for Kentucky Fried Chicken. For many years from the late 1960’s to the mid 1980’s, she managed various locations, including opening up the first KFC in Lodi, Ca. In her later years, she worked for Galt High school as a Custodian, where she eventually retired from.
She is survived by her beloved children: Uriia Arrington (Jerome), Holly Haworth, Johan Gavieres; grandchildren: Brittany Haworth, Kyle Haworth, Leilani Lucero, Kailee Arrington, Luke Arrington, Deyla Gavieres; and her brother Robert Van Ginkel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Stella Pereira.
At her request, private family services were held.
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