DeYoung Memorial Chapels
www.deyoungchapels.com
DeYoung Memorial Chapel has been the cornerstone of funeral care for Stockton families since 1888, adding a second location, DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, in 1990. Our reputation is based on our pledge to serve families by offering the most compassionate funeral service available. At DeYoung Memorial Chapel, we listen to each family's needs and take pride in providing a variety of choices from traditional to customized services. At DeYoung Memorial Chapel, our experienced and dedicated funeral directors are available to assist families at the time of immediate need or to help families make prearrangements. They are compassionate, professional individuals with experience in clearly discussing customized options with families. We believe this better ensures each family's satisfaction with the services and products they receive.
Our Obituaries
Joseph Louis Nomellini
September 9, 1918 - November 15, 2009
Joseph Louis Nomellini, 91, was born in Holden, CA on September 9, 1918. He passed away at home on November 15, 2009. Joe was a lifelong resident of the Linden area where he attended Linden High School. During World War II he served as a flight instructor in the Army Air Corps. He returned to the Linden area and began his career in farming. In the early 1970’s he purchased his first...
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Adolph Del Prete
November 9, 1937 - November 14, 2009
Adolph L. Del Prete, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after suffering from a long illness. He was born in Lodi, California on November 9, 1937. He started his career early at the Wilson Way Cannery in Stockton. As one of the original distributors of the Nugget Brand, he opened Port Stockton Food Distributors, Inc., in 1962. Until his...
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Francisco Filemon Lepe
September 10, 1964 - November 14, 2009
Francisco Filemon Lepe was born in French Camp, Ca on September 10, 1964. He entered into eternal life on November 14, 2009. He grew up in Stockton, Ca. He attended Edison High School and graduated in 1982. While attending high school he participated in Edison High Jazz Band. After graduation he attended San Joaquin Delta College where he took business classes. Over the years he worked for...
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Doris Gogna
December 1, 1927 - November 12, 2009
Doris Gogna, passed away on November 12, 2009 in Linden, CA. She was born in Stockton, CA. And lived in Linden in the same house for her entire life. Doris received her bachelors and masters degrees in education at the University of the Pacific. She was a respected first grade teacher for 43 years, who taught at both Waterloo School and Linden Elementary School. She was admired for her...
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Mero Bandoni
December 16, 1926 - November 10, 2009
Mero Bandoni passed away after battling a long illness at the age of 82 on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Stockton. A native of Marlia, Italy, he was born on December 16, 1926. Mero was a part-owner Stockton Scavenger Company where he worked from 1951 to 1978. He married Angie Giannini in 1949 and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mero is preceeded in death by his...
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Cornelius G Krumpelman
April 26, 1935 - November 4, 2009
Cor, also known as “Corky” or “Pops”, was born in Alphen a/d Ryn, Netherlands, and was the fourth of five children. In 1958, he married is one and only love, and they both immigrated to the United States. They eventually settled in Linden, CA. He was a committed, hard working Dutchman that always kept a positive outlook on life. During his retirement years, his passions and hobbies...
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Aniceto Castanon
April 17, 1921 - October 30, 2009
Biography Chet Castanon joined his ancestors and his God October 30, 2009. Chet Castanon, died October 30, 2009 at home with his two daughters Sandy and Linda and son Vince at his side he was 88, he died peacefully, dad was known as a very good fisherman in his day, he was a member of the St. Gertrude Parrish for many years and was part of the Cursillo Movement back in 1962, he also was a...
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Harry Angelo Gay
February 15, 1936 - October 29, 2009
Dr. Harry Angelo Gay, 73, passed away at home on October 29th after a short illness.Harry was born on February 15, 1936 to the late Angelo and Ambrosina Gay in Washington D.C.; he moved to Stockton, CA at the age of nine. Harry graduated from Stockton High School in 1952 and Stockton College in 1956. He graduated from University of California Dental School in San Francisco (Cal) in 1960. After...
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Amado E Gloria
January 6, 1929 - October 29, 2009
Amado is preceeded in death by his son's, Javier and Armando and grandchildren Angelica, Samantha and Alejandra.; He is survived by his loving wife, Maria R. Gloria of over 60 years.;Survived by his son's Raul, Guillermo and Ricardo.; and daughter's, Rosario, Leticia, Maria R., Rosa, Maria L., Maria A., and Irma. Also survived by 43 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. In honor...
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Edward P. Gillespie
May 2, 1917 - October 29, 2009
Edward P. Gillespie passed away in Stockton, CA on October 29, 2009 at the age of 92. He was born in Owenyo, CA, an old railroad town in the Owens Valley, on May 2, 1917 to James and Mary Ellen Gillespie who had immigrated from Ireland. He grew up in Oakland where he attended Catholic schools and went on to UC Davis. Ed enjoyed playing baseball when he was growing up. He worked as a health...
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Rosalind Rosas
November 14, 1957 - October 28, 2009
Rosalind Rosas, 51, of San Jose, CA died October 28, 2009 in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Stockton, CA November 14, 1957. Ms. Rosas worked as a Legal Secretary. She was the beloved sister of Helen Haro, Lucy Rojo and Jesse Haro all of Stockton. Loving daughter of the late Onecimo and Mary Haro. Devoted aunt of Anne Marie, Kathi, Rosalind, Tonie, Jose, Tammy, Darlene, Jennifer...
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Pauline Rodriguez
June 22, 1915 - October 26, 2009
Biography Pauline B. Rodriguez, She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Leandro Banda. And her loving husband of 57 years the late Nieves V. Rodriguez, and her siblings, Angie Flores, Fred Banda, Frank Banda, Trinidad Banda, Walter Banda, Catarino Banda, Leo Banda and Ernest Banda. She is survived by her children Adele Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez, and three siblings...
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Catalina Ledesma Aguirre
April 29, 1923 - October 25, 2009
Catalina Ledesma Aguirre, 86, was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, April 29, 1923 and passed away in Stockton, CA, October 25, 2009. Mrs Aguirre was a homemaker and had been a Stockton resident for 29 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Aguirre. Devoted mother of Maria Bernabe, Hermila Rodriguez, Roselia Padron, John Aguirre, Guadalupe Aguirre, Alvaro Aguirre, Alejandro Aaguirre,...
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James Andrew Parrish, Jr.
September 1, 1929 - October 20, 2009
James “Jim” Parrish, Jr. was born on September 1, 1929, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the union of the late James Andrew and Essie Mae Parrish. James departed this life on October 20, 2009.James was a resident of Stockton, California for over 30 years. James served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. Following his service in the military, James retired from the California...
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Marie Angela Snyder
July 20, 1922 - October 19, 2009
Marie Angela Snyder, beloved wife of the late Lowell R. Snyder passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009.
Marie was born on July 20, 1922 to Agostino and Maria Passadore, and was the oldest of their eleven children. She lived in Stockton all of her life except for a time during World War II when she served as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Francisco. She also lived for a...
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Catherine Laura Kelly
February 3, 1909 - October 13, 2009
A private committal will be at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, Stockton, CA
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GHANEM B Elsumeri, Jr.
January 30, 1988 - October 10, 2009
Our beloved Ghanem Elsumeri Jr. left us much to soon, with the lovely smile he always had.Leaving his family and friends, at the age of 21. Ghanem worked for California Conservation Corp. for 2 yrs. He enjoyed rapping,dancing,spending time with his girlfriend, brothers,cousins,and friends. He is survived by his parents: Ghanem Sr. and Gabriell Reyes, soul mate Stephanie Ballesteros, siblings...
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Stephen John Andrews
May 18, 1952 - October 5, 2009
According to Stephen's wishes no services are to be held.
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Guadalupe R. Aguilera
April 23, 1922 - October 4, 2009
Guadalupe Aguilera, 87, was born April 23, 1922 in Mexico and passed away in Stockton, CA, October 4, 2009. Mrs. Aguilera was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ramon Aguilar and beloved daughter, Ofelia Aguilar. She loved spending her time cooking for her family and going to church. Devoted mother of Alfonso Aguilar, Ramon Aguilar, Jr. (Rosa), Olivia Aries (Alfonso), Amelia Aguilar,...
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Lena H Vaccarezza
July 30, 1914 - October 2, 2009
Lena H. Vaccarezza, 95 of Stockton, California passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 in Stockton, Ca of natural causes. She was born in Stockton, Ca July 30, 1914. The second youngest of 9 children. She attended grammar school at Greenwood Elementary School on Waterloo Road in Stockton, which is now a historical landmark. She attended one year of Linden High School. She had numerous friends...
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Basilico "Bruno" Gianni
July 12, 1929 - September 29, 2009
Basilico “Bruno” Gianni, 80, was born July 12, 1929 and passed away, September 29, 2009. Mr. Gianni was a lifetime Stockton resident. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and had worked for Stockton Scavengers for many years. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Helen Gianni of Stockton. Devoted father of Diana Martinez (Joseph), Cathryn Valdez (Mike) and the late Bruna Gianni...
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Frank Israel
September 21, 1921 - September 29, 2009
Frank L. Israel , 87, passed away September 20,2009 in Stockton,California . Frank was born in Candler, North Carolina. Frank retired from the Army after 27 years of service. At his request no services will be held.. Private committal wiith honors will be held at the San Joaquin Valley Nat'l Cemetery Gustine ,Ca.
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Albert Joseph Tirapelle
March 16, 1914 - September 27, 2009
Albert Joseph Tirapelle, 95, was born March 16, 1914 in Hermansville, Michigan to the late Mike and Laura Tirapelle and had lived in Stockton since childhood. Albert was a master craftsman cabinet maker for 40 years and was vice-president at Valley Showcase in Stockton, CA. He was a member of the IAC and SIRS and enjoyed many hobbies such as golf, boxing, coaching softball, gourmet cooking...
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Victor Zappettini
April 19, 1919 - September 26, 2009
Biography He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Ruby Zappettini, and his sister Elizabeth Encetrti. Vic was a Sgt. in world War II serving in Co. E 160th Infantry 40th division with many citations. He retired from the Fibreboard after working 40 years; he is survived by nieces: Betty Ann Schuman, Linda Clyma, Laura Lee Merlin. Cousins Delores Maimone and others.
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Matthew James Wally, Jr.
August 1, 1945 - September 24, 2009
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Fred A. Shawver
October 28, 1922 - September 22, 2009
Fred A. Shawver, 86, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Auberry, California to Ruth “Lula” (Osterberg) Shawver and William D. Shawver on October 28, 1922. As a child, he moved to the Lodi-Stockton area where he attended school. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II, earning the rank of sergeant...
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Louisa Songcayauon
February 4, 1922 - September 21, 2009
Biography Louisa was born on February 4, 1922 in Bugasong, Antique, Philippines to the late Norberta Dela Cruz and the late Emilio Sta. Romana I. Louisa worked as a seamstress in the Philippines before marrying her true love, the late Juan A. Songcayauon, in the early 1950’s. She then settled in the U.S. with her new husband where they owned and managed a neighborhood grocery store,...
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Louis Rocky Chiccone
April 21, 1920 - September 20, 2009
Louis Rocky Chiccone passed away on September 20, 2009 at Valley Gardens Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Louie was born in Stockton, California on April 21, 1920 where he spent most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Liberato & Mary Chiccone and his brother Michael.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Chiccone, children Luanna Rugani ...
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Jacqueline Renney
November 30, 1922 - September 18, 2009
Jacqueline Renney passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009, with family by her side. Jackie, a lifelong Stockton resident, was born on November 30, 1922 to the late Sol and Wilhelmina Klein. She attended Victory Grammar School and Stockton High School where she met her beloved and devoted husband of 62 years, Jack S. Renney who preceded her in death.
Jackie had an artistic...
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Melvin R Phillips
April 18, 2009 - September 18, 2009
Services will be a Parkview Cemetery,3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, CA 95336 on September 25,2009 at 11:00am
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Priscill Revillar Mendez
April 3, 1939 - September 17, 2009
Priscilla Marguerite Mendez, 70, a lifelong Stockton resident was born April 3, 1939 to the late Manuel and Maria Revillar, and passed away September 17, 2009. Priscilla worked for the State and Federal Government for 30 years. She had many interests, including traveling, which she was able to do extensively for over 15 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco Mendez. Devoted...
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Peter Frank Ballestrasse
November 16, 1917 - September 16, 2009
Peter Frank Ballestrasse, 91, was born in San Francisco, CA November 16, 1917 and passed away in Stockton, CA, September 16, 2009. Mr. Ballestrasse had lived in Stockton for 65 years. He was a Lather for 33 years and was Treasurer of the Carpenters Union. Peter was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the I.C.F., and the Italian...
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Francisco Javier Mendoza
April 26, 1963 - September 15, 2009
Francisco Javier Mendoza, 46, was born in Tampico, Mexico on April 26, 1963 and passed away in French Camp, CA September 15, 2009. Mr. Mendoza lived in Stockton for many years and had worked for the Stockton Record for 7 years. He was the beloved son of Javier Mendoza and Tereza Chavez and step-son of Gilbert Huante. Loving brother of Sergio Mendoza (Cecelia) and Ricardo Mendoza (Araceli)....
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Elvera F Ruiz
June 2, 1929 - September 14, 2009
Elvera F. Ruiz, 80, was born in Oakland, California on June 2, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of Stockton and retired as a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Henry and Vicky Tacderan and Mario and Monica Ruiz; daughters, Gloria Almendarez and Maria Ruiz and son-in-law Carlos M. Reyna; 6 grandchildren, Felicity Moreno and...
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Ronald Ghiglieri
July 13, 1945 - September 12, 2009
Biography Ronald “Ronnie/ Ron” A. Ghiglieri , age 64, of Stockton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009. Ron was born July 13, 1945, a native of Stockton, California. Ron is preceded in death by his father Leslie L. Ghiglieri . He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Hannelore “Laura” Ghiglieri, of Stockton, three children and their spouses; Ronald Ghiglieri Jr....
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Shannon Geister=Atad
July 31, 1979 - September 9, 2009
Biography: Shannon Rae Geister-Atad, a lifelong resident of Stockton passed away on September 9, 2009. She was born on July 31, 1979 to her parents Gregory and Christine Geister. Shannon graduated from Stagg High School in 1997. After high school she attended and graduated from MTI. She recently worked for St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Shannon enjoyed being with her family, especially...
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Zelma E. Mazzera
March 10, 1915 - September 8, 2009
Zelma E. Mazzera, 94 was born March 10, 1915 on Roberts Island in Stockton, CA and passed away in Stockton, September 8, 2009.
Zelma was a graduate of Stockton High School, Modesto Junior College and attended College of the Pacific and Humphrey’s Business College.
Mrs. Mazzera retired in 1975 after working for many years as a Unit Chief for the San Joaquin County Dept. of Human...
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Donna Roza
June 16, 1949 - September 8, 2009
Biography Donna was born June 16, 1949 in Tracy, CA and passed away September 8, 2009 in Stockton; CA, after a brief battle with cancer. Donna was a longtime resident of Roberts Island, CA where she raised her children. Later she resided in Livingston; CA. Donna loved to crack jokes and make people laugh. She was a mother and homemaker. She also loved to travel, shop for antiques and gamble....
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Louis S. Ortiz
December 26, 1924 - September 8, 2009
Mr. Louis ‘Lou’ S. Ortiz passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in Stockton. A native of Alamogordo, New Mexico, he was born December 26, 1924. Mr. Ortiz served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and in Korea. He relocated to Stockton in 1959 from San Francisco. Mr. Ortiz was married to his loving wife, Joan, for 55 years. He was employed by the Federal Government as a communications...
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James Robert Stephens
April 5, 2009 - September 6, 2009
Jim Stephens, 61, beloved husband of Annette Stephens, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009. Jim, a lifelong Stockton resident, was born April 5, 1948. He was the brother of Kathleen Stephens and Theodore Stephens (Julie) and brother-in-law of Marty Cerles (Lin). He is also survived by his dear aunts and uncles, adored nieces and nephews and many loving cousins. He was preceded in...
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Edward Giannecchini
November 12, 1932 - September 5, 2009
Biography
Edward Frank Giannecchini, beloved husband of 58 years to Marie Giannecchini, passed away at home on Saturday, September 5, 2009, surrounded by family and friends.
He was a devoted father to Linda Horton (Tom), Susie Giannecchini, and Buck Giannecchini (Kendra). Loving Nono to Justine and Kahla Giannecchini. Loving uncle to Kim Reynosa (Victor Fong) and numerous nieces and...
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Fely Siador
July 5, 1951 - September 4, 2009
Biography
Fely Laroza Siador, beloved wife of Tomas Siador, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 in Stockton, CA.
She was the devoted mother of Ruel Siador, Jonallie Parra, Glenn Siador and Shanie Siador. She was also the loving grandmother of Ruth Siador, Rhal Siador, Fritz Siador, Elias Ho, Sophia Parra, Isaac Ho, Reilly Siador, Felicity Parra, Gabriel Parra and Natalie Siador....
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Ione B. Walddorf
May 22, 1919 - September 3, 2009
Ione B. Waldorf
May 22, 1919 - September 3, 2009
Ione B. Waldorf, age 90 passed away on September 3, 2009. Ione was born in Sauk Centre, MN to Louis and Rose Borgmann. She went to business college in St. Cloud , MN and worked as a secretary at International Harvester until she married the love of her life Ray Waldorf. Ione and Ray moved to Stockton in 1951. Ione was a homemaker...
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Aldo Louis Freggiaro, Jr.
August 19, 1932 - September 3, 2009
Aldo Louis Freggiaro, Jr., a lifelong Stockton resident, was born August 19, 1932 and passed away, September 3, 2009 in Lodi, CA. Mr. Freggiaro was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for over 50 years for the Port of Stockton and was a local cherry and walnut farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Italian Gardeners and a charter member of the Waterloo Athletic Club. He was the beloved...
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Margo Alden Marschner Tuxen
October 18, 1946 - September 3, 2009
Margo Tuxen died peacefully at home after a long illness that she had managed with courage and dignity. She had lived happily in Stockton for over thirty years and during the active period of her life she described herself as a bookkeeper, homemaker and a mom.
She had other important roles that included being the longtime honorary mayor of Westminster Avenue and as a community volunteer....
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Ruth S. Hernandez
May 24, 1939 - September 1, 2009
Ruth Saiz Hernandez, 70, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2009. She will be missed by many family and friends who knew and loved her. Ruth was born in Tempe, Arizona and moved to Stockton in 1952. She and her husband, Richard, raised four boys. She spent many wonderful times with her beloved sons and their families, her sisters, her friends and neighbors and her grandchildren. She was a...
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Jacobo Demostenes Ortega
September 1, 1926 - August 30, 2009
Jake went to be with the Lord with his wife and Baby Girl by his side on August 30, 2009. He was born to Jacobo Ortega and Andrea Rivera on September 1, 1926 in Amalia, New Mexico. Jake served his country in WWII and the Korean War. He worked at the Naval Annex at Rough & Ready Island for 34 years as the chief salesman of surplus property retiring in 1982. Jake was commander of the American...
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Marie Catherine Morelli
April 16, 1921 - August 29, 2009
Marie C. Morelli, a life-long resident of Stockton, was born on April 16, 1921, to her devoted parents, Pietro and Palmira Frugone. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Pete Morelli, who died in 2004. Marie passed away on August 29, 2009, after struggling with Alzheimers for 11 years. In the end, she died peacefully.
She is survived by her three children who...
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Mary Helen Sanchez
August 17, 1929 - August 28, 2009
Mrs. Mary Helen Sanchez , 80, passed away with family at her side on Friday, August 28, 2009. She was born in Bay City, Texas to Toby and Beatrice Martinez on August 17, 1929. She was the loving wife of Jess R. Sanchez, Sr., who passed away on October 4, 2003; a devoted mother to her children, Beatrice, Jess, Jr., Kathy, Rosemary and Elizabeth Sanchez and her twin boys who passed away at...
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Mary Sanchez
August 17, 1929 - August 28, 2009
Mary Helen Sanchez, 80 passed away with family at her side on Friday, August 28, 2009. She was born in Bay City, Texas to Toby and Beatrice Martinez on August 17, 1929. She was the loving wife to Jess R. Sanchez Sr. who passed away on October 4, 2003; a devoted mother to her children Beatrice, Jess Jr., Kathy, Rosemary and Elizabeth Sanchez and her twin boys who passed away at birth; a loving...
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Irene L. McDonald
June 25, 1925 - August 26, 2009
Irene L. McDonald, age 84, passed away on August 26, 2009. Mrs. McDonald was a resident of Stockton for over 60 years. She retired from San Joaquin County where she was employed as a Superior Court Clerk for Judges, The Hon. John Cechini, deceased and The Hon. Duane Martin, Ret.
Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, William J. McDonald, parents, John and Margaret Simonelli,...
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Flora Arguelles
October 25, 1926 - August 24, 2009
Flora Arguelles, 82, loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away August 24, 2009. She is survived by her children Victor Arguelles (Carla), John Arguelles (Annie) and Virginia L. Perez (Roy). She was a caring and affectionate Grandmother to Victor Jr., John, Michael, Johnny, Andrea and Janelle Arguelles and Jennifer Kwan. Great Grandmother of six. Also survived...
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Evelyn Pezzi Deay
November 16, 1916 - August 23, 2009
Evelyn Pezzi Deay, 92, a lifelong Stockton resident was born November 16, 1916 and passed away, August 23, 2009. Mrs Deay worked in various capacities during her career. She was an avid S.F. Giants fan but especially loved the 49’ers and she was the number one fan of Joe Montana. Evelyn enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She loved fishing with her late husband Newman, and she was...
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Norma Lorraine Dougherty
May 6, 1924 - August 21, 2009
Norma Dougherty was born May 6, 1924 in Oakland California to William and Gertrude Trembey and passed away August 21, 2009 in Stockton, California.
Norma graduated from Oakland High School in 1939. She moved to Stockton in 1940 where she attended Stockton Junior College. Norma met her husband Jim in 1941 and they were married September 16, 1944. Norma and Jim enjoyed numerous good times...
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Boris Breiger
April 10, 1927 - August 20, 2009
Boris Breiger, a man defined by his courage, compassion, wit, and love of family, passed away at 4:20 P.M. August 20, surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years, Florence Breiger and his sons, Marek Breiger of Hayward, California and David Breiger of Seattle, Washington.
Mr.Breiger was born in Chicago, Ill. on April 10,1927. After attending Marshall High School, he volunteered for the...
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Julio Samson, Jr.
January 1, 1932 - August 20, 2009
Julio Samson, Jr. was born in Stockton, CA January 1, 1932 and passed away in Stockton, August 20, 2009. Julio was a lifelong Stockton resident and a Korean War Veteran. He was a truck driver for 32 years and retired from Certified Grocery. Julio was an avid scuba diver and took many trips with his wife Darlene, enjoying the sport. He is survived by his wife Darlene, and son Tony Samson. ...
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Jose R Ruiz
May 15, 1924 - August 19, 2009
Jose Ruiz, 85, of Stockton, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2009. He was born in El Sabino, Gto., Mexico. He moved to the US as a young man working as a farm worker for several years and then as a food processor for Tillie Lewis Cannery until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leonor Gamino Ruiz; his son Ponce Xavier Ruiz; his parents Joaquin And Maria Ruiz;...
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Him Thi Nguyen
October 7, 1923 - August 19, 2009
Mrs. Him Thi Nguyen passed away at her residence in Stockton on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. A native of Vietnam, she was a homemaker for sixty-five years, raising several children. Rosaries will be recited Thursday, August 20, at 5:00 PM, Friday, August 21, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, both at 3:00 PM at DeYoung Memorial Chapel. Her Mass of Christian Burial will...
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Evelyn A. Sanguinetti
July 25, 1905 - August 18, 2009
Evelyn A. Sanguinetti, 104, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2009 in a Stockton hospital. She was born July 25, 1905 in the family home on East Washington St., Stockton, CA to Angelo and Anna Sanguinetti. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1923 and went to work as a legal secretary at the age of 17 for the law firm of Gumpert & Mazzera. She worked for the same law firm now Mazzera...
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Greg C. Coronel, Jr.
September 16, 1952 - August 18, 2009
Greg Coronel, resident of Stockton California, was called to return home by the Lord on the morning of August 18, 2009. He was born in Pasay City, Philippines on September 16, 1952 to Norma Ninalga and Gregorio Coronel, Sr.
Greg was a thoughtful and loving son and brother, a dedicated and caring father, a selfless grandfather, and an affectionate and adoring fiancé. Being a devout...
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Opal Blanche Niehues
April 8, 1913 - August 15, 2009
Opal B. Niehues, 96, died August 15, 2009. Mrs. Niehues was born April 8, 1913 in Campbellsburg, Indiana. She was one of seven children.
In the 1930's she moved to California and in 1937 married B.J. Niehues from Kelly, Kansas.
They settled in Northern California where for a short time she drove a delivery truck for a local dairy and worked as a household cook. They settled in Stockton 35...
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Ignacio Taasin
February 1, 1924 - August 14, 2009
Ignacio Taasin was born on Feb. 01, 1924 at Magsingal Ilocos Sur Phil. Passed away on Aug. 14, 2009. Son of Vicente and Celestina Taasin. Survived by his wife Cornelia Taasin, his children Candida, Caridad, Crisanta, Rosalinda and Santiago; sons and daughter in law Felix, Justiniano, Antonio, Joselito and Shirley. Loving grandfather and great grandfather of Arnold and Beth, Evelyn and Joseph,...
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Linda C. Cruz
February 3, 1950 - August 10, 2009
Linda C. Cruz, 59, passed away on August 10, 2009 with family by her side. She was born to Robert and Alphia Ballesteros on February 3, 1950 in Isleton, California. She has worked for 31 years as MIS Manager for the California Indian Man Power Consortium and has traveled extensively during this time meeting and making new friends. Linda played and coached the “Native Ladies” for the...
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Robert Lee King
June 9, 1943 - August 9, 2009
Robert Lee King, 66, a lifelong Stockton resident was born June 9, 1943 and passed away, August 9, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, Alva Lyle King and Lillian Marie King. He was the beloved father of Lisa King and Bobbi King. Devoted grandfather of Shylecia, Mimmitt, Dangelu King, Essence Ivy, Amber King, Crystal King, Starla King, Robert King, Matthew King, Brandon King, Merissa...
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Manuela Galvan
November 11, 1912 - August 9, 2009
Manuela Galvan, 96, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009. She was the 14th in a line of 17 children born to Juan and Manuela Castanuela on November 11, 1912 in Melvin, Texas. In 1939 in Junction, Texas, she married Enrique Galvan and moved to the Stockton area in 1945. Manuela worked for the Tillie Lewis Co. as a cannery worker where she retired after 30 years. She loved to quilt and made each...
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Tammy Irene Parkinson
July 6, 1969 - August 6, 2009
Biography: Tammy Parkinson, 40, passed away on August 6, 2009 in Stockton, California. Tam was born into a military family on July 6, 1969 in Inglewood, California to Walter and Corry Weidman. The family traveled a lot until her mother settled in Stockton and that is where she met her future stepdad, Robert Alvin Sibell. During her growing up years she was a Girl Scout, a member of the...
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William Caminata
January 11, 1922 - July 31, 2009
William John Caminata passed away on July 31, 2009 in Stockton. He was the first born child of the late John and Palmyra Caminata. Born on January 11, 1922, he was a life long resident of the Stockton and Linden area and a graduate of Linden High School. He was a farmer his entire adult life, at first with his father and brother-in-law in the Linden and Waterloo area and then on his own...
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Concepcion Rivas Solorzano
December 8, 1904 - July 27, 2009
Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation on Friday, July 31, 2009, at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California, Stockton, from 11am to 7pm. A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at DeYoung Memorial Chapel at 9:00am with committal to follow at Parkview Cemetery.
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Kenny Bak Chin
October 11, 1936 - July 25, 2009
Kenny passed away on July 25, 2009 and was born October 11, 1936 in China. He is survived by his wife Teresa Chin; son Bobby Chin and mother Moon Lan Chin. Services will be held on August 4, 5 p.m. and August 5, 11:00 a.m. at DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Dr., Stockton, CA 95219. After Wednesday service a reception will follow at Dynasty Restaurant in Stockton
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Marilynn E Hagan
January 17, 1923 - July 24, 2009
Marilynn E. Hagan, 86 passed away on July 24, 2009 at her home in Stockton, CA, surrounded by he loving family. She was born in Brentwood, CA, a 60 year resident of Stockton, and a 4th generation Californian. She is preceded in death by her late husband Kermit Hagan, mother Ada Hanson and brother Fred Hanson. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Tom) Dundas of Reno, NV, grandchildren...
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Edward Saldavia
July 28, 1951 - July 23, 2009
Edward Stanley Saldavia, 57, of Stockton, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2009. He was a Stocktonian for 57 yrs. He was employed by Spreckels Sugar Corp. for 27 yrs and was currently employed with Coastal Lumber in San Jose. He is survived by his wife of 31 yrs Pat Saldavia. Survivors: Daughters, Lisa Celaya, Anmarie Perry, April Basinger and Son Hilario Galano. He has 6 grandchildren....
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Dolores Soto Ferrer
August 6, 1926 - July 21, 2009
Dolores Soto Ferrer, 82 of Stockton took her place in Heaven on Tuesday July 21,2009
Dolores Soto Ferrer was born in Del Rio, Texas to the late Juan Soto, and Refugia Montantes. Dolores lived most of her life in Stockton, Ca where she worked as a licensed Cosmetologist, part time cannery worker, and later retired from Safeway Meat Packing. Dolores was a strong hard working woman, but yet a...
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Gilbert Jonathan Sosa
May 26, 1982 - July 18, 2009
Gilbert Jonathan Sosa, 27, passed away on July 18, 2009 in Sacramento, CA. He was a lifelong resident of Stockton and graduated from Lincoln High School (Stockton), the Class of 2000. Jon worked at UPS in Sacramento for the last five years. He was an avid rock music and SF Giants fan. Jon is the much beloved son of Gilbert and Maria Sosa, and loving brother to Daniel and Aleja Sosa,...
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Donald Edward Conti
August 13, 1948 - July 18, 2009
Donald (Don) Edward Conti was killed, at age 60, in an automobile accident Saturday, July 18, 2009, on Davis and Eight Mile Road in Stockton, CA. Don was born to Louis and Josephine Conti on August 13, 1948 in Stockton, CA. Don graduated from Lincoln High School, Delta College and Fresno State. Don was very proud of his football career and of his Italian heritage. His passion for cars and...
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Leslie Ernestt Peirano
January 11, 1908 - July 17, 2009
Leslie Ernest Peirano passed away peacefully on July 17, 2009 at the age of 101. He was born in San Francisco in 1908 to Fred and Mary Peirano. The family moved to Stockton and established The Triangle Bakery. After working several years in the bakery business,
Leslie and his wife purchased a ranch in the Morada area. There Leslie grew cherries and tended his orchard for nearly 70 years....
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Ellita S Konig
April 20, 1935 - July 17, 2009
Ellita S. Konig, formerly and professionally known as Ellita Goedecke, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2009, at her Stockton home. Ellita was born in Humbolt County in 1935, the youngest child of Charles Elliot and Jessie Shaffer, Ellita received a Bachelors degree from University of Washington, Masters degree in counseling psychology from University of Oregon, and completed additional...
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Kathleen L. Fair-Sheeran
November 15, 1950 - July 14, 2009
Our angel, Kathy, entered into rest on July 14, 2009. She was born November 15, 1950 in Pittsburg, California.
Kathy lived most of her years in Stockton, but also resided in Taft and in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. She retired after 20 years from the California State Automobile Association.
Kathy was a member of the California Striped Bass...
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Loretta Jean (Cavalli) Vignolo
September 14, 1936 - July 8, 2009
Loretta Vignolo began life on September 14, 1936 in Stockton, CA. as Loretta Jean Cavalli, a dairyman’s daughter. She spent her early years on a ranch east of Stockton with her parents Arnold and Mary Cavalli, and older sister Francis. Loretta attended St. Mary’s High School, and during her teenage years became a talented ice skater.
Upon graduating from St. Mary’s High, Loretta...
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Helen Catherine Rice
June 21, 1930 - July 7, 2009
Helen Catherine Rice, 79, was born June 21, 1930 in Greeley, Nebraska and passed away in Stockton, CA, July 7, 2009. Mrs Rice was a longtime Stockton resident and was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph’s Medical Center for 25 years. She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Rice. Devoted mother of Mark Rice, Kimberly Scheffer and Kellie Unciano. Loving grandmother of Benjamin...
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Erin K McCarthy
May 17, 1961 - July 4, 2009
Erin K. McCarthy (Burns) passed away with family by her side on July 4, 2009 at the age of 48. She was born May 17, 1961 to Don and Jane Burns. She is survived by her two loving sons, Ryan and Greg; her brother Terry Burns (Terry's wife, Lynn) and their children Brianne and Brendan. Erin was preceded in death by her brother Sean Burns, who has two surviving children, Kellie and Matt. Erin...
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Lucille M Campbell
March 6, 1928 - July 4, 2009
Lucille Campbell, passed away July 4, 2009 after a long illness. Born March 6, 1928 in Rochester, New Hampshire. She now joins her husband of 27 years, James who passed in July of 1981. As a young woman before marriage, she was first studying to be a sketch artist, then she worked in a factory as a seamstress working with plastic and finally as a nursing assistance working mainly in the baby...
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Christina K. Chan
October 1, 1923 - July 1, 2009
Christina K. Chan, 85, of Stockton passed away peacefully on Wed., July 1 with her family at her side. She was born in Stockton, California, but spent her early childhood in China. She returned to the United States at the age of 15, and had been a resident since. Christina graduated from Stockton High School and attended the College of Pacific. She married her high school sweetheart,...
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