P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home

“As I reflect on my mother’s passing in February of 2023, one thing that continues to stand out is the kindness and professionalism shown by PL Fry & Son Funeral Home. From the very beginning, Charla Ortiz guided our family through one of the hardest moments of our lives with compassion, patience, and genuine care. Charla’s attention to detail and her ability to balance professionalism with heartfelt empathy made an incredible difference for us. She never made us feel rushed or like just another family on a schedule. Every question was answered with grace, and every step was handled with understanding. When the time came for my mother’s cremation, Charla made the entire process feel respectful and peaceful. Her calm demeanor and caring spirit comforted us in ways we didn’t expect. I will always remember how she treated our family as if we were her own. PL Fry & Son is fortunate to have someone like Charla representing their values. Her compassion truly goes beyond expectations, and my family will forever be grateful for her support and kindness during such a deeply emotional time. Having also worked with Charla for several years through the Every Fifteen Minutes program, I’ve seen firsthand that her dedication extends far beyond the walls of the funeral home. Charla cares deeply about the community—especially our youth—and works tirelessly to make a difference. She is as genuine and committed in her community service as she is with the families she serves. Manteca is fortunate to have someone with her heart and compassion.”

— Stephen Schluer

“All my family members especially my mom Andrea, are very thankful to Charla. She is very compassionate, thoughtful, caring and very professional. She took care of us from the very beginning til the end of the funeral. There was no rush or pressure. Her big heart and understanding to our family is unrivaled. Our heartfelt gratitude and sincerity extends to PL & Fry Staff and to those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to give my dad a very respectable and solemn send off to his Holy Father. To PL Fry, our family appreciates you and thanks you.”

— Ma Jovilyn Rojas (Jovie)

“Fry’s Funeral home was extremely helpful and understanding during a very difficult time. They assisted me with making arrangements for an out-of-state interment and clearly explained each step of the process. They also provided helpful points of contact for the various agencies I needed to notify regarding my mother’s passing and explained what documentation would be required. Their staff helped with preparing the obituary, walked me through the cremation process, and made sure I understood all the paperwork needed to transport remains to the burial site. Their compassion, professionalism, and guidance made an overwhelming situation much more manageable. I’m truly grateful for their support. Thank you again to the staff for your assistance.”

— PKP E