Margaret McKeon

Margaret McKeon, 76, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 21 in Carmel with her loving husband Sandy by her side to the end.

John C. Mercurio, Sr.

John C. Mercurio, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, July 18 at Oak Valley Care Center after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Josephine Kelsay

Josephine Kelsay, 95, a resident of Stanislaus County for 88 years, passed away on Sunday, July 15 at her home in Oakdale surrounded by her loving family.

R.L. “Pete” Ball

R.L. "Pete" Ball, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He was born Jan. 6, 1925 at Hydro to Eunice Walden Ball and Ed Ball. He moved to Oakdale, CA in 1942 and lived out his life there. He loved listening to sports on radio, especially baseball; radio also afforded him an opportunity to worship the Lord. Pete came to the Lord through Billy Graham's radio ministry. He also enjoyed and made many friends ...

Deborah Suzanne ‘Debi’ Stone

Deborah Suzanne 'Debi' Stone, 50, died Thursday, June 21. She was born in Long Beach and lived in various locations in California before moving to Phoenix, Ariz. where she attended Corona del Sol High School. Mrs. Stone and her husband moved to Oakdale in 1988. After 15 years in Oakdale, they returned to Tempe, Ariz. to be closer to her husband's family, especially his parents, Fred and Phyllis Stone. She has left a lasting legacy ...

Wylda Pauline Wiley

Wylda Pauline Wiley, 87, died Wednesday, July 4 in Oakdale. She was born in Ventura. Ms. Wiley lived in Oakdale and attended Oak Valley Community Church. She is survived by her siblings, Don (Louise) Hanna of Yuba City, Travis (Margarit) Hanna of Ft. Worth, Texas; five sister-in-laws; five brother-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Wiley. A service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July ...

Kimberly Stogdell

Oakdale High School counselor Kimberly Stogdell, 52, died Sunday, July 1 at home after a short battle with cancer.

Rick Lee McCormack

Rick Lee McCormack, 52, died Monday, June 25 in Oakdale. He was born May 28, 1960 in Walla Walla, Wash. and was a longtime resident of Oakdale. Mr. McCormack worked at United Airlines in San Francisco as a sheet metal mechanic for 24 years. He was a beloved husband, father, and "papa." He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda (Kuppens) McCormack; daughter, Crystal (Chris) Richter; son, ...

Debra Repayo

Debra Repayo, 59, died Tuesday, July 3 after a long illness. She was born in Oakdale to Lumin and Gloria Repayo and lived most of her life in Stanislaus County. After graduating from Oakdale High School with the class of 1971, she joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Maryland and Florida. She remained in active service until her honorary discharge in 1976. Ms. Repayo then returned to Oakdale and held various jobs ...

June Irene Crosby

June was born to Frank and Ruth Andreatta on June 22, 1919 in Roseburg, Oregon, 92 years ago.

Helen Berniece Fitzpatrick

Helen Berniece Fitzpatrick, 89, died Wednesday, June 20 after a long battle with heart disease.

Gary Knox

Gary Knox, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 19 in Modesto. He was born on June 16, 1945 in Oakdale. Mr. Knox grew up in Escalon all his life. He graduated from Escalon High School in 1963, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid carpenter and loved to build masterpieces in his garage. He loved to go camping with his family, and in his younger years, he enjoyed dirt bike ...

Winifred ‘Winnie’ McBroom Stone

Winifred 'Winnie' McBroom Stone, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, June 19 on her llama ranch in Jamestown.

Fidela T. Valverde

Fidela T. Valverde, 52, died Sunday, June 17 after a battle with cancer. Ms. Valverde was handicapped most of her life; her mother was her caregiver. She had a great heart and will be missed. She is survived by her mother, Eva Valverde; sisters, Vencey (Bill) Erb, Connie (Danny) Rich, Florence (Ed) Trapp; brothers, David Valverde, Felix (Denise) Valverde, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her ...

Mary Claudette Napier

Mary Claudette Napier, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 7 after a long illness. She was born on Oct. 5, 1930 and grew up in Knights Ferry.

George Morrison, Jr.

George T. Morrison, Jr., 89, died Monday, March 18 in Missouri.

Michael Grohl

Michael E. Grohl died Wednesday, April 3.

Wanda Duke

Wanda Sue Duke, 76, of Oakdale, died Friday, March 29 at Oak Valley Hospital.

Theodora Cayton

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Della Dolling

Della Delfinia Dolling, 90, of Knights Ferry died Wednesday, March 20.

Julie Van Hoy

Julie Van Hoy, 49, of Oakdale died Sunday, Feb. 24.

Sarah Jean Tanis

Sarah Jean Tanis, 78, died Wednesday, March 13.

Maria Spilky

Maria Spilky, 79, of Escalon passed away in Riverbank on Jan. 6, 2013 following a battle with cancer.

Meliza ‘Misty’ Gregory-Tennant

Meliza 'Misty' Gregory-Tennant, 34, died Sunday, March 3 from a tragic accident in Hanford, where she lived.

Ava Kathleen “Kathy” Rueda

Ava Kathleen "Kathy" Rueda, 61, died Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Flossie Lulalia Buie

Flossie Lulalia Buie, 94, died Thursday, March 14 of natural causes in Fresno.

Joe Blagg

Joe Blagg, 87, died Saturday, March 16 at his Oakdale home.

Maria Salinas Alanis

Maria Salinas Alanis, 87, died Thursday, Feb. 21. She was born in General Teran, Mexico. She was raised in Estacion Aldamas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico where she met and married Domingo Alanis on Feb. 9, 1951. She and her husband moved to Riverbank, where she lived for 54 years. Mrs. Alanis worked for many years at Hunt Wesson and retired in 1985. <p class="MsoNormal" ...

Erna A. Brink

Erna A. Brink, 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with her six children by her side.