John Joseph Teixeira
December 7, 1923 - December 11, 2021
John Joseph Teixeira December 7, 1923 – December 11, 2021 John Teixeira passed away on Saturday at age 98. A longtime resident of both Benicia and Fairfield, John was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and a member of the Teamsters Union. He drove a water truck for both Syar Industries and then Amos and Andrews before retiring. John married the love of his life Doris in 1948 and they had 73 years together. For the last 30 years, John had boarded horses and raised cattle on his large ranch near Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Doris (2014) and his son Richard John (2017). They enjoyed their role as godparents to their nephews Tom, Terry, Tim and niece Sandy Abreu. John is survived by his grandson John Vincent. His funeral, followed by a reception, will be held at Northgate Church in Benicia on January 8th at 11:am. Burial will be private at St. Dominic’s Cemetery, Benicia California. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in memory of John Teixeira.
John Joseph Teixeira December 7, 1923 – December 11, 2021 John Teixeira passed away on Saturday at age 98. A longtime resident of both Benicia and Fairfield, John was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and a member of... View Obituary & Service Information