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 ...

Doreen (Hoffman) Dillon

Doreen (Hoffman) Dillon, 73, formerly of Oakdale, died peacefully Tuesday, April 3 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Grants Pass, Ore.

Richard Timothy Gordon

Richard Timothy Gordon, 42, died Saturday, April 14 in Oakdale. He was born in Modesto. He grew up and lived most of his life in Oakdale. Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior. Mr. Gordon loved to hunt, fish, camp and was an avid four-wheeler, but most of all he just loved spending time with his family. He loved the outdoors and that passion lives on in those close to him, especially his wife and ...

Martha ‘Sue’ (McCown) Huff

Martha 'Sue' (McCown) Huff, 64, died Tuesday, April 10 after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in Oakdale.

James Trujillo

James Trujillo, 57, died Thursday, April 5. He is survived by his children, Robert James Trujillo, Helena Marie Trujillo, both of Oakdale, Jessie James Trujillo of Ohio; mother, Adella Garcia; and sister, Maxine Garcia, both of Riverbank.

Alfred Richard Martinez

Alfred Richard Martinez, 64, died Monday, March 26 at his home in Chicopee, Mass., surrounded by his loving family.

Phyllis Elizabeth (Harmon) Reeves

Phyllis Elizabeth (Harmon) Reeves, 82, died Saturday, April 7 surrounded by her family. She was born in Grants Pass, Ore. She came to Oakdale to live with her aunt and uncle and attended Oakdale High School, graduating in 1946. She attended Modesto Junior College and married Farrell E. Reeves on June 20, 1948. Together, the couple finished their degrees at Chico State. There, she obtained a degree and teacher credential in Home Economics. She began ...

Kenneth H. Webb

Kenneth H. Webb, 76, died Dec. 3, 2011 while traveling with his wife Jeanie in Yuma, Ariz. He was born in Los Angeles to Lee and Myrtle Webb. He attended Oakdale schools and graduated from Oakdale High School in 1953. He earned an Associate's degree from Modesto Junior College. While there he served in the Naval Reserves. He later earned a Bachelor's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. He entered the Navy through ...

Wanda Wallace

Wanda Lee Wallace, 77, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 6 at her Riverbank residence. She was born the second child of eight siblings to William Francis Nelson and Etta Mae Geren in Buleah, Mo. She moved to California in 1941 and lived in the Riverbank-Oakdale area ever since. She married Raymond H. Wallace in Riverbank on Aug. 21, 1950 and they had eight ...

Marcia Sabastia

Marcia Irene Sabastia, 67, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24 in Oakdale. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard and Winifred Hamister. She grew up in Los Altos and lived in Oakdale since 1979. She graduated from Los Altos High School in 1963. She received an Associate in Arts degree in Child Development from Modesto Junior College in 1988. Mrs. Sabastia worked ...

John Grauer

John Christian Grauer, 79, died Friday, April 6 after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born in Edmont Long Island, NY and made his way west in 1968. Mr. Grauer retired from Jorgensen Fire Protection after more than 25 years as a serviceman and warehouse supervisor. Although retired, he was always willing to lend a hand either helping local businesses, family ...

Ruby Lucas

Ruby B. Lucas, 98, died Monday, April 2 at Oak Valley Care Center (OVCC), Oakdale. She was born in Rufe, Okla. to Jim and Carrie Perrin, the oldest of seven children. She lived in Salida since 1936, except for seven years in Washington and seven years in Oakdale. Mrs. Lucas was a charter member of the former Northwest Assembly of God in Salida. ...

Dorothy Russell

Dorothy A. Russell, 87, died on Good Friday, April 6 at Brighton Place, Spring Valley. She was born in Pasadena on Dec. 22, 1924. She lived most of her life in Oakdale. Mrs. Russell loved flowers and playing games with family and friends. She had a contagious, wonderful laughter. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren provided her much joy in her later years. She will be missed by ...

David Hinshaw

David Hinshaw, 56, died Sunday, March 25. He was born in Oakdale and was a lifelong resident, graduating from Oakdale High School in 1973. He was diagnosed early in life, at age 20, with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He became one of Stanford's cancer research patients in working toward a cure for this disease. Mr. Hinshaw was married for 36 years to his wife, Paula. He worked for Foster Farms Dairy for 13 years, retiring due to ...

Billy George Highfill

Billy George Highfill, 83, died peacefully on Monday, March 26 at home. He was born in Gaineville, Texas. He lived in Oakdale for 67 years. Mr. Highfill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. The family thanks the many friends and family who faithfully visited him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Henriques Highfill; son, Billy (Brenda) Highfill; daughter, Karrie (Farrell) Shatswell; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He ...

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.

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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.