Nummi Family and Friends remembered

Nummi Family and Friends remembered This page was created to post fotos and memories of friends and family that are no longer with us. I hope to celebrate their lives and impact on us.

RIP Dave Jacobe…. I remember meeting Dave when I went to Plastics.  I always remember Dave as being a good worker and fo...
12/11/2025

RIP Dave Jacobe….

I remember meeting Dave when I went to Plastics. I always remember Dave as being a good worker and for some reason always wearing shorts. He had a great smile and worked hard.

Thanks to Rhonda Ebersol who contacted us to let us know about Dave’s passing. Dave’s wife reached out to Rhonda and wrote the following (with some editing from me):

Hi Sal
I just found out about Dave Jacobe had passed. He worked on the Truck side in paint department. Here is what his wife sent to me.

Hi Rhonda.
This is Trish Jacobe.
Hope all is well with y'all.

I wanted to tell you that Dave passed away last week, 12/2, very peacefully.

I brought him home with hospice the last 3 weeks where he was much more comfortable.

I know he's in a better place, no more pain, treatments, tests, or PET scans. ❤❤

Take care.
Happy holidays.

RIP Paul Allen Jr.  I met Paul when he started working in Trucks.  At one point I was his group leader which I shared wi...
12/08/2025

RIP Paul Allen Jr.

I met Paul when he started working in Trucks. At one point I was his group leader which I shared with him that his dad had a big influence on me on becoming a group leader. Paul was a great guy, great team member and you could always depend on him…. I am posting obituary from when he passed away back 2023….

Paul Edward Allen Jr. Obituary
On a heartbreaking Sunday, February 19, 2023, the world lost an extraordinary soul. Paul Edward Allen Jr., only 58 years old, unexpectedly passed away while at his parent's home in Oakdale, California. The news of his sudden departure sent shockwaves of grief and disbelief throughout his community, leaving a void that cannot be filled.

Paul was born on January 28, 1965, in the beautiful town of Fremont, California. This was where he spent his entire childhood, creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. His weekends were filled with adventure, as he would spend most of his time camping and water skiing with his loved ones and close friends.

In 1983, Paul graduated from Irvington High School, where he was an unforgettable figure due to his easy-going demeanor and his fast, tricked-out race car. Soon after graduation, he dove headfirst into the workforce, working for major auto makers such as General Motors and Toyota’s joint venture N.U.M.M.I. aka New United Motors Manufacturing Inc. and later at Tesla Motors. Cars were not just his profession, but his passion as well, which he devoted over 25 years of his life to.

In 1987, Paul married Regina Ribarich, and the couple moved to Tracy, California, where they raised their three children, Brandon, Jacob, and Dylan. Family time was Paul's priority, and he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones, whether it was cooking, barbequing, watching sports, or coaching his boys’ team sports. The couple later divorced in 2014.

Paul's passing has left a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew him. He was an exceptional man who wore many hats, such as a father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Recently, he had also become a new grandpa, and his love and devotion towards his family knew no bounds. He was the epitome of a great man, an honest man. Paul was reliable, punctual, and always willing to lend a helping hand. The friend you could always count on when moving or in times of need. He was a selfless person and the best little brother one could ever ask for.

The world has lost a true gem, and Paul will always be missed. His memory will forever be cherished, and his spirit will live on through his loved ones.

Rest in peace, Paul.

RIP Mr. Bruj I first met Mr. Bruj when I played soccer as a young boy.  I had both of his sons on different teams that I...
11/26/2025

RIP Mr. Bruj
I first met Mr. Bruj when I played soccer as a young boy. I had both of his sons on different teams that I played on. I also knew him thanks to my dad who knew him through work. They also lived on the same street of my cousins a few blocks away from us. They had the big two story house.
What I will always remember about Mr. Bruj was his demeanor and respect he showed and received. He always looked sharp and his head of hair was very impressive. He was a great leader and when I was a team leader he inspired me to continue on my journey.

The following is from Kathy Bruj:

It is with great sadness to tell you that John Bruj has passed away after a short illness.
John was born on January 4,1943 in Poland, and soon immigrated with his family to the US after WWII.
He hired into NUMMI in February, 1985, spending his career on the leadership team. He started on the Passenger Assembly line as a Group Leader in Trim 1. He would then go to Truck Assembly as an Assistant Manager, where he eventually retired in 2001.
John loved the outdoors, photography, and motorcycles. But most of all, he loved his loving wife, Alice and his two sons, Ben and Walter. He also had an adoring grandson, Benny, who was the light of his world.
John was a wonderful man of faith, integrity and love. It gives us peace knowing that he loved the Lord so, and that he is now with Him with no burden of pain or sorrow.

More information on services will follow soon.
Rest in Heavenly Peace John. (1/4/43-11/25/25)

RIP Walter Fields better known as The Shipper Dude…. Wally started at NUMMI in March 1993 and worked there till July 201...
11/09/2025

RIP Walter Fields better known as The Shipper Dude….

Wally started at NUMMI in March 1993 and worked there till July 2010. If you ever shipped anything you most likely met him.
Wally was a unique person just like each one of us but he was also an artist and he had another business named Wally Weird Voice. He was a Star Wars & Star Trek

fan and was just a big kid. I would say hi and he would say hi back often with a unique voice. Some didn’t understand him, some scared, some just accepted him for who he was. Till we see each other again….

RIP Junior,I am posting an obituary written by his grand daughter, Kimberly. I love what she has to say about him….. Jun...
10/22/2025

RIP Junior,

I am posting an obituary written by his grand daughter, Kimberly. I love what she has to say about him….. Junior worked in Maint and was at NUMMI from the start. He worked on many projects including the Truck Paintshop.

Elfego Martinez Jr., lovingly known as Junior and Grandpa, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025 in his home in Fremont, CA, at the age of 98. He was born on October 19, 1927, in National City, California, and was raised in New Mexico.

Junior proudly served his country in the United States Army, first at the end of World War II when American forces were stationed in Germany, and again during the Korean War. After his military service, he dedicated many years of hard work to General Motors and NUMMI. There is where he got his nickname Junior. He told his boss his name, Elfego Martinez Jr, but his boss said that he wasn’t going to remember that so they will call him Junior. From there on everyone lovingly called him Junior, including his late wife and children.

He was a devoted husband to his late wife, Betty Lou Martinez, and a loving father to his daughter Sheila Rhode and his late son, Ken Rhode. He is survived by his daughter Sheila Rhode, his beloved granddaughter and best friend Kimberly Rhode, and Martha Rhode, whom he considered as his own daughter.

Junior was a kind, loving, and compassionate man—always a true gentleman with a quick wit and a sharp mind. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, and had a soft spot for all his animals. A man of faith, he lived his life guided by his Catholic values and a deep love for his family.

He will be dearly missed and forever remembered for his warmth, humor, and unwavering heart.

Read yesterday that Leo M Garcia passed away recently, Leo worked in the Paint Shop and was also district  #8 committeem...
10/21/2025

Read yesterday that Leo M Garcia passed away recently, Leo worked in the Paint Shop and was also district #8 committeeman......please don't get him confused with the OTHER Leo G Garcia that was vice president of the union

RIP LarryThanks to Maria Elena Sandoval for telling us about Larry. This is what she wrote:Larry worked in qc truck body...
08/30/2025

RIP Larry
Thanks to Maria Elena Sandoval for telling us about Larry. This is what she wrote:

Larry worked in qc truck body shop n I believe he also worked qc body shop car. He was a good man. A good co- worker/ friend.

I remember Larry driving around with that smile… rest in peace

I am sorry to hear that Dan Wlodarczyk passed away on August 28, 2025.  I met Dan working in Truck Assembly and I learne...
08/29/2025

I am sorry to hear that Dan Wlodarczyk passed away on August 28, 2025. I met Dan working in Truck Assembly and I learned a lot from him being a new group leader and Gerry Sterns who also has passed. I can say that Dan was a hard worker, he never got his hands dirty because he never hesitated putting his gloves on and going at it (check out the team photo he has gloves on). I also had some fun times in Japan with Dan and his team, Tony Souza and I just spoke the other day about Dan in Japan. When his son Chris started working at NUMMI I remember he was so proud of him. I know he will be missed… RIP Dan

Got word that Scott Bradley passed away this morning. Scott was in maintenance skilled trades, he worked in the Kaisen s...
08/14/2025

Got word that Scott Bradley passed away this morning. Scott was in maintenance skilled trades, he worked in the Kaisen shop by the satellite cafeteria. In the early years he worked in QC Vehicle Performance, before he went in to the apprenticeship program

Got word yesterday that Lester Meyers passed away. Lester was a T/L in assembly repair. He was Jesse’s right hand man, r...
08/13/2025

Got word yesterday that Lester Meyers passed away. Lester was a T/L in assembly repair. He was Jesse’s right hand man, rest easy Lester

Got word from Richard Flores that his father Nicanor Flores aka Nick passed away. Nick worked at GM and Nummi, retiring ...
08/06/2025

Got word from Richard Flores that his father Nicanor Flores aka Nick passed away. Nick worked at GM and Nummi, retiring in 2002. He last worked in PC east dock

Got word tha Paul Dix passed away 8/1.  Paul was one of the original Trim 7 team leaders …
08/05/2025

Got word tha Paul Dix passed away 8/1. Paul was one of the original Trim 7 team leaders …

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