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 ...
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Escalon on Friday, April 20, 2012 after a lengthy illness.
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, 73, formerly of Oakdale, died peacefully Tuesday, April 3 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Grants Pass, Ore.
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, 64, died Tuesday, April 10 after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in Oakdale.
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, 64, died Monday, March 26 at his home in Chicopee, Mass., surrounded by his loving family.
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 ...
Joaquin D. Pereira, 89, of Escalon died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 10.
Michael Wayne Thompson, 58, died Friday, Jan. 11 at Memorial Medical Center with family at his bedside.
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, 64, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 11 with his family and friends by his side.
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, 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, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 9 at home surrounded by family in Seattle, Wash.
Marion "Jeff" Gonzales, 94, passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital in Modesto.
Edith Evelyn (Cole) Hawkins, 100, recently of Stayton, Oregon, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.
David Charles Spadini, 57, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at his home in Tuolumne County.
Larry Dale Brimm, 62, passed away the morning of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, due to some health issues he had been having. He was born to Dorothy Helen (Ford) Brimm and Louis Augustus Brimm in Oakdale on Oct. 24, 1950.
Raymond F. Townsend, 69, died on Tuesday, Dec. 25.
Norman William Hatler, 68, of Linden died Sunday, Dec. 23, after a battle with multiple myeloma cancer.
Larry Dale Brimm, 62, passed away the morning of Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, due to some health issues he had been having.
Ronald Wayne 'Sundance' Anderson, 60, died Thursday, Dec. 20.