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 ...

Dr. Leo “Lindy” Morris, DDS

Dr. Leo "Lindy" Morris, DDS, 82, of Riverbank died peacefully on Sunday, April 1 in Modesto.

Apolonia ‘Polly’ Hoffman

Apolonia 'Polly' Hoffman, 93, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 21 at Oak Valley Hospital.

Kenneth C. ‘Whitey’ Josephson

Kenneth C. 'Whitey' Josephson, 84, died Sunday, March 25 in the presence of his loving family.

Florabelle ‘Florie’ Lathrop

Florabelle 'Florie' Lathrop, 93, died recently in Turlock. She was born in Oakdale. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cox of Hilmar; son, Lawrence Lathrop of Soldotna, Alaska; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John 'Jack' Lathrop; son, John Lathrop; and grandson, Robert Cox. Rosary with mass to follow will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 8417 ...

Carol Jean ‘Dolly’ Speck Snyder

Carol Jean 'Dolly' Speck Snyder, 67, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22 at Doctor's Hospital.

Jason Edward Turnage

Jason Edward Turnage, 39, died Wednesday, March 14 of colon cancer. He was born in Fremont, California and lived the majority of his life in Oakdale. He was a 1991 graduate of Oakdale High School and a United States Navy veteran. In 1995, he and friend Jeff Sawyer founded Oakies Board Shop. He began Plush Screen Printing in 1996 with one employee Paul Riva. In 2003 the two men combined their experience and began a ...

Mark Steven Godkin

Mark Steven Godkin, 61, died unexpectedly Monday, March 12 in Modesto. He was born in Oakland and raised in San Leandro. After graduating from Marina High School he started working for Pacific Telephone. Mr. Godkin moved to Oakdale where he pursued his love of living in the country, horses, hunting and sports. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. He was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by ...

Tony Navarro

Tony Navarro died Dec. 11, 2011 of cancer. A memorial bike and car run celebrating his life and legacy will be held for his friends and family on Saturday, March 24., leaving from 1049 East A St., Oakdale at 11:15 a.m. It will continue through town, exit on J59 / La Grange. First stop will be at 'Basso Bridge' river near La Grange, then proceed to the La Grange Odd Fellows Lodge to continue with ...

William James ‘Bill’ Pooley

William James 'Bill' Pooley, 60, died Wednesday, March 14 in Iowa as the result of a fall.

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.