Lloyd P. Jones

Lloyd P. Jones, 71, died Thursday, May 24 from injuries sustained after he was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle along Highway 108 near Richardson Road.

Lisa Ilene Hedden

Lisa Ilene Hedden, 50, died Wednesday, May 23 in Modesto after a short illness. She was born in Peoria, Ill. She was a resident of Empire for 14 years. The youngest of eight children, she was the laughter and joy of her family. Nicknamed by her family as the 'Little Angel' and her brother's 'buddy,' she'd light up a room with her contagious smile. Ms. Hedden loved music, singing, and the holidays the most. Always ...

Dorothy Lorraine Schulter

Dorothy Lorraine Schulter, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 26 after a long battle with heart disease.

Mary Ann Vegas Cox

Mary Ann Vegas Cox, 76, died peacefully on Monday, May 14 after a three year battle with cancer.

Harold Thomas Fogarty

Harold Thomas Fogarty, 87, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 of heart failure at his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was born in Oakdale, California on Oct. 11, 1924 to William and Eva Fogarty at their family home on West "I" street. He was the youngest of four children.

Lois ‘Gertie’ Gist

Lois 'Gertie' Gist, 89, died Monday, May 14 from complication of Alzheimer's disease in Oakdale.

Thomas Gonzales

Thomas Gonzales, 70, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on April 7, 1942. Mr. Gonzales lived in Confidence, CA for over 20 years, and was born and raised in Escalon. He loved to go fishing, hunting, and especially camping. He was also a proud member of the Moose Lodge for over 10 years. Traditionally, he and his family would go to stay at their cabin in Strawberry, CA often. He always ...

Billy Pat Barnes

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life for Billy Pat Barnes on Saturday, May 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cow Track Lounge, 850 N. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale.

Robert William Hagemann

Robert William Hagemann, 73, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Bethany Home in Ripon. He was born on Sept. 29, 1938 in Oakland, CA. Mr. Hagemann grew up in Livermore, and graduated from Livermore High School in 1956. He then served three years in the United States Navy, and soon after attended Fresno State College to earn his Bachelor's Degree, then U.C. Davis to earn his Master's Degree in Agronomy. After graduating, he ...

Reid Brundage Paige

Reid Brundage Paige, 76, died Thursday, May 10. He was a native of Virginia and lived in Oakdale since 1990. Mr. Paige was a former Marine Corps and commercial airline pilot. He was a reserved, reflective and loving person by nature. His full dedication to his family and his broader Christian community was always evident to those who knew him. He was closely involved with the day-to-day affairs of his church and was always willing ...

Lucille E. Del Monte

Lucille E. Del Monte, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 29 in Hughson. She was born to Dominquez and Maria Toledo in Tracy. She was married for 57 years to Manuel Del Monte and lived in Oakdale for most of her life. Mrs. Del Monte worked in the poultry business and was a member of the amalgamated meat cutters and butcher workmen union. She was a vibrant person who did not let her age define her attitude. ...

Nathanael ‘Nando’ Hernandez

Nathanael 'Nando' Hernandez, 45, died Tuesday, May 1 due to illness. He was born in Puerto Rico. He lived in Oakdale since 2005. Mr. Hernandez was a lathe operator and did construction. He is survived by his children, Tiffany Hernandez, Felicity Hernandez; life partner, Mary Anne Linder and her children, Ian, Ashley, and Erin Beachamp; mother, Hilcias Velequez Hernandez; and siblings, Kenny, Frankie, Phillepe, and Kathy. He was preceded in death by his father, Miseal ...

William Charles Bonfantini

William Charles Bonfantini, 72, of Chowchilla died Tuesday, April 3 in Chowchilla. He was born to parents Alexandro and Margaret Bonfantini in Lodi on Sept. 20, 1939. He lived in Oakdale for 30 years. Mr. Bonfantini was a cattle rancher all his life. He is survived by his sons, Bart Bonfantini of Salinas, Bret Bonfantini of Hollister, Benn Bonfantini of Las Cruces, N.M,; and sister, Karen Neal of Oakdale. A memorial service will be held ...

Clarence B. Eggink

Clarence B. Eggink, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Escalon on Friday, April 20, 2012 after a lengthy illness.

Virgie Lewis

Virgie Lewis, 95, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Oakdale. She was born on Feb. 12, 1917 in Phelps, MO. Survivors her children, Mary J. Cain of Stockton, Howard Misemer and Roger Lewis, both of Springfield, MO; her sister Georgie Pendleton of Mt. Vernom, MO.; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmie ...

Charles T. Hutchison

N. J. “Skip” Retherford

Betty Jean Rogers

Barbara Jean Sargent Swink

Kenneth B. Triebel

Pete Valencia Jr.

Coleen Cherie Whitcomb

Gerald Coutinho

Gerald Lee Coutinho, 80, of Oakdale died Sunday, May 12.

Mildred Dickens

Mildred Mable Dickens, 91, died Friday, May 10.

John Ortega

John C. Ortega, 90, died on Friday, May 3.

Joseph Prezel

Joseph Lavar Prezel, 90, died Tuesday, May 7 of natural causes at Memorial Hospital, Modesto.

Troy Yeatts

Troy DeLane Yeatts, 44, died Thursday, May 2, at Hospice House in Hughson.

Larry Dale Hayes

Larry Dale Hayes, 55, died Monday, April 29 at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.

Beverly Malcom

Beverly Malcom, 79, died Monday, April 29 following a battle with cancer.

Clementé M. ‘Clem’ Rivera, Jr.

Clementé M. 'Clem' Rivera, Jr., 78, died peacefully on Saturday, May 4 with his loving family by his side.