Mineo Kobayashi

Mineo Kobayashi, 95, died Friday, Sept. 14 at Tranquility Living Center, Oakdale. He was born in Brawley, living with his family in Westmorland until World War II, when he entered the Army. He served in the 115th Medical Regiment, Company G, until discharge in 1945. He owned and operated M. Kobayashi Trucking in the Imperial Valley for over 55 years, where he was greatly respected for his tireless work ...

James Joseph ‘Jimmy’ Theiler

James Joseph 'Jimmy' Theiler, 68, died Saturday, Sept. 15 after a lengthy illness.

Karen Lea Consoli

Karen Lea Consoli, 55, died Sunday, Sept. 2 after a battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. Ms. Consoli made many friends during her career as a cosmetologist with Janet Adams at J&K Salon and will be missed by many friends and relatives. She is survived by her mother, Anita Consoli; sisters, Jan Consoli, Jackie Durham, Amy (Rob) Vedder; brother, Eddie Consoli; five ...

Oliver George Andrews

Oliver George Andrews, 82, died Wednesday, Aug. 29. He was born in Chadwick, Mo. He moved from Missouri to Ceres in April of 1950. Later that same year, he married the love of his life, Mary Marie Wright. Mr. Andrews didn't have a college education, but worked very hard providing for his family. He taught himself the electrician and plumber trade, and ultimately received his journeyman card. He worked in the swimming pool industry and ...

Luther Armstrong

Luther Armstrong, 81, died Wednesday, Aug. 29 in Valley Home after a long battle with cancer with his loving family nearby.

William J. Padgett

William J. Padgett, 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 22. He worked for AL Gilbert in Oakdale for 25 years. He also rented a ranch in Oakdale on Orange Blossom Road where he and Bud Hunt had a business called B and B cattle. He enjoyed raising beef cattle. Mr. Padgett also had a band and he loved to sing, it was something he looked forward to every week. He also enjoyed planting a garden every year. ...

Wanda Rich

Wanda Rich, 85, died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Ripon. She was born on April 28, 1927 in Howe, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Ila Boswell, the eldest of nine children. She and her husband Ken raised their children in Tracy, where she worked first as a lab technician for the H. J. Heinz Company and then later, with her husband, for the Tracy Defense Depot. While there, they helped to build the ...

John Martin Utley

John Martin Utley, 85, died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 23 at his home with his family at his side after a five-year battle with dementia.

Fernando Lomas

Fernando Lomas, 60, died Friday, Aug. 24. He was a longtime resident of Riverbank. He is survived by his beloved wife, Candy Lomas; daughter, Roseirene of Oakdale; sons, Fernando and Ruben (Marcella) Lomas, all of Riverbank; brothers, Ernesto and Alex Lomas; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Socorro Acosta; and father, Alejandro Lomas. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary starting at 4:30 p.m. on ...

Eugene Alvin Miller

Eugene Alvin Miller, 60, died Monday, Aug. 20. He was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Gustine High School and received an AA Degree from Modesto Junior College. He was a resident of Oakdale since 1982. Mr. Miller worked for BNSF Railway for 37 years. He was an outdoorsman and his values are exemplified by the Rivers of Recovery that provides combat veterans with a rehabilitation program that focuses on outdoor activities. He is ...

Hazel Rosamund (Robuck) Harris

Hazel Rosamund (Robuck) Harris, 99, died Wednesday, Aug. 22. She was born in Knights Ferry to Thomas and Myrtle Robuck. She attended grade school in Knights Ferry and graduated from Oakdale High School. Mrs. Harris' family maintains a home on the original ranch property where she was born on Sonora Road in Knights Ferry. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Anne Harris, Jeannie E. Blom; sister, Betty Irvine; two nieces; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; ...

Della Mae Henderson

Della Mae Henderson, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 19 in El Dorado Hills. She was born Della Mae Winters in Grady County, Okla. to Mattie and William 'Cyrus' Winters. Mrs. Henderson spent her entire active life in Oakdale involved in many community activities including the Oakdale Golf and Country Club, The Eastern Stars, and Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and RV trips to Quartzsite and Branson. She was a friend to all ...

Ronald Morrow

Ronald Morrow, 67, died Thursday, Aug. 16 in Oakdale. He was born in Missouri to the late Jessie and Lena Morrow. He was a resident of Oakdale for the past 12 years and previously of the Ripon/Manteca area for more than 50 years. Mr. Morrow retired after 27 years of service from South San Joaquin Irrigation District as an Operations Water Superintendent. He was a reserved, loving man who enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening and Nascar. ...

David W. Peixoto

David W. Peixoto, 80, died July 31. He was born to Lenora and Frank Peixoto in Niles. He was a proud member of the large and loving Peixoto family, with a long history of farming and ranching in the Hayward area. Mr. Peixoto proudly served in the US Army in Korea. He had three great loves: family, gardening, and his 1931 Ford "Lil Joe." Following a long career in business as an independent owner/operator and ...

Dr. James E. “Jim” Laughlin

Dr. James E. "Jim" Laughlin, 68, of Mountain View died Friday, Aug. 3 after a 10-year battle with cancer.

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.

Joaquin D. Pereira

Joaquin D. Pereira, 89, of Escalon died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 10.

Michael Wayne Thompson

Michael Wayne Thompson, 58, died Friday, Jan. 11 at Memorial Medical Center with family at his bedside.

Refugio E. Valverde

Refugio E. Valverde, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 17 of natural causes at Alexander Cohen Hospice House, Hughson, surrounded by his family.

Anthony Ferreira ‘Tony’ Deniz

Anthony Ferreira 'Tony' Deniz, 64, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 11 with his family and friends by his side.

Hester Garrison

Hester Garrison, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 6 at her daughter Gail Halstead's home after enjoying a wonderful holiday season with her family.

Charles Douglas Lemmon

Charles Douglas Lemmon, 72, died Tuesday, Jan. 8. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Lemmon served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 until 1962. He moved to Lodi in 1967, and worked as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Lodi until he retired in 1997. He was a resident of Oakdale for approximately the past six years. He enjoyed reading, listening to ...

Doris ‘Annette’ Olson

Doris 'Annette' Olson, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 9 at home surrounded by family in Seattle, Wash.

Marion “Jeff” Gonzales

Marion "Jeff" Gonzales, 94, passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital in Modesto.