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 ...

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.

Floretta Viola Bieker

Floretta Viola Bieker, 89, of Oakdale, died Monday, Jan. 28 after a long battle with Alzheimers at Oak Valley Hospital.

Dorothy Ann Higgins

Dorothy Ann Higgins, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 26 in Oakdale.

Warren Joseph McAndrews

Warren Joseph McAndrews, 91, died Thursday, Jan 31.

Helen Nadine Pence

Helen Nadine Pence, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Richard ‘Rocky’ Rios

Richard 'Rocky' Rios, 78, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 31 at his Oakdale home.

Crescencia ‘Resy’ Valdes-Favour

Crescencia 'Resy' Valdes-Favour, 82, died Sunday, Jan. 27.

Dorothy Marie Wright

Dorothy Marie Wright, 83, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 2 surrounded by her loving family.

Barry Arlin Creekmore

Curtis Lee Jackson, Sr.

Eveline B. Livingston

Eveline B. Livingston, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.

Ethel L. (Johnson) Ritchey

Ethel L. (Johnson) Ritchey, 77, passed away peacefully in Modesto on Thursday, Jan. 3 after a short illness.

Silvio William ‘Papa’ Rossini, Jr.

Silvio William 'Papa' Rossini, Jr., 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Kyle E. Thompson

Kyle E. Thompson, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Juanita J. Kennedy

Juanita J. Kennedy, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 10.

Delfin Lopez

Delfin Lopez, 80, died Sunday, Jan. 20 of natural causes in his home.