After a long and full life, Vivian passed away surrounded by her family on April 19, 2013. She is survived by Dr. Ralph Hoyt, her loving husband of 43 years, four daughters, Susan, Joyce, Jody and Kathy, sons Robert and Michael, and youngest brother Michael Cosley of Spokane, WA. Between them, Vivian and Ralph had 22 grand children and 31 great grand children. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Daniel "Danny" Jesse Limas Jr. peacefully entered into rest on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Manteca, CA. He was born on March 17, 1947 in Stockton, CA. Danny joins his parents, Daniel and Mary Limas and his brothers, David, Salvador, Johnny and Ronnie Limas in heaven.
Lori Rae McNichols, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2013, at her home in Ripon. She was 56. Born November 29, 1956 in Chico, CA, Lori was the daughter of Raymond Rice of Mokelumne Hill and Norma Rice of Atherton, CA. A resident of Ripon for 28 years, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Don McNichols, their five children, Heather Boring, Holly Arroyo, Derek, Roseanne Godfrey, ...
Leonard Duane Pickhartz passed away February 15, at his winter home in Yuma, Arizona at the age of 80. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota on December 6, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard J. Pickhartz and Dorothy L. Foss, sister Marlene Baribeau and also his two sons Leonard G. Pickhartz and george H. Pickhartz.
Our sweet little guy, Gannon Glen McKinnon, left to Heaven on April 12, 2013. We were blessed with 4 amazing months with him. He was born on December 18, 2012 to Scott and Robin "Nicole" McKinnon of Manteca. Baby Gannon has three siblings, Larry (10), Kaylyn (9) and Paisley (22 months). He leaves grandparents, Glen & Judith Blount, Tori & Jim Ott and Tanya & Nick McKinnon. He is also survived by one extremely close ...
Josephine (Josie) Meyer of Lathrop joined her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2013 at the age of 44. She was born March 8, 1969 in Fremont, CA.
Eugene "Gene" Vecellio, 65, entered in to rest on April 14, 2013 in Modesto, CA. He was born on November 14, 1947 in Hayward, CA. He joins his father, Joseph Vecellio and his brother Stephen Vecellio in heaven.
Opal Jackson Peters of Manteca joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the age of 91 years. She was born on April 24, 1921 in Yuma, Arizona, the 10th of 13 children born to Melford and Nettie (Hulstine) Johnson.
Ben Hill Smartt, age 94, passed away after a brief illness on March 21, 2013. Born August 10, 1918 in Five Points, Alabama, Ben moved to Ripon from Macon Georgia in 1958 with his wife, Grace and their four children.
Marjoire Lois Nunes (Billigmeier) was born March 8, 1921 and entered into eternal life on April 5, 2013. She was born to Otto and Bertha Billigmeier in Lodi, California. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank, her children, Kathleen and Frank Jr. and siblings, Stanley, Beverly Jensen, Noreen Wallior, and Bonnie Billigmeier. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kay Billigmeier and twelve nieces and nephews. Marjorie was a homemaker, an avid ...
Elaine Crabtree Winter went to heaven to meet her maker on April 8, 2013 at the age of 76. She was born in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada on January 27, 1937 to Harold and Margaret Lutes. Elaine worked as a Medical Staff Secretary to the Chief of Staff at Mills Hospital for 20 years. She then taught Court Reporting, retiring after 10 years.
Diana Sue Hicks was born on August 30, 1957, in Stockton, California to Robert and Iris Hicks. Diana was a resident of Manteca for the majority of her life. She graduated from East Union High School in 1976, and later attended Delta Community College, where she took courses in Radio Broadcasting, one of her favorite hobbies.
Rick Gianni, 57, entered into rest on March 25, 2013 in Sacramento, CA. He was born on April 23, 1955 in Stockton. He joins his parents Mike and Natalie Gianni in heaven.
Robert (Bob) Henry Mathews, Jr., born January 25, 1949 in Oakland, CA. Passed away March 28, 2013, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He has been a resident of Manteca, CA since 1998. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth (Peralta) Mathews and Robert Mathews.
Lucky Baldwin, born, Floyd Martin Baldwin, October 29, 1926, passed away, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, he was 86.
Bill passed away in Nevada, after a good life in California and Nevada. He is survived by two sons, Rick and Bill, and brothers, Victor, Al, Ed, Bob, Tom, and parents, Agnes and Serafim Gulart. Bill worked construction for Operating Engineers Local Union #3, and had his own construction company. Family and friends will miss his humor and companionship.
Noreen Sandra Ann Cwick, 61, entered into rest on May 7, 2013 in Stockton. She was born on September 30, 1951 in Hawaii. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years Frank Cwick of Manteca. Noreen has three surviving siblings, Steve Eldefonso, Mike Eldefonso and Renee Kremer.
Martha Benavente-Reyes Santos, born June 2, 1922 in Sumay, Guam, passed away peacefully in her Manteca, CA, home on May 11, 2013, with loving family and friends at her side.
Marilynn "Kay" Hardcastle, 67, of Manteca, California, passed away at home surrounded by her husband and children on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 2, 1945 in Roswell, New Mexico to William "Dub" & Myrtle Skipper.
Nadine Thoma born in Missouri on July 8, 1917 and moved to California in 1945 She made her home in Lodi and Manteca before her passing on May 12, 2013.
William "Bill" Clausen, age 84, entered into rest on May 7, 2013 in Manteca. He was born on June 25, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He is preceded in death by his stepson, Joe Teicheira. He was a resident of Manteca for 60 years. Delete - Merge Upbodycopy
Flora Perez Oxendine, 83, of Manteca, CA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2013 with her beloved son, Joseph Abel Hernandez by her side along with family and friends.
Carmen C. Gonzales, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5. She was born the middle of seven children on January 9, 1924 in Pico Rivera, CA. Her family moved to Stockton where she met her husband, Joe V. Gonzales. They purchased and settled in their Manteca home in 1957. Carmen belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1051 and was a former member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge. Carmen will ...
Mary Alice McMilin was born on July 4, 1938. She entered into her Heavenly rest on April 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lucille Wright, sisters, Charlene Randolph and Christine Jones.
Antonio "Papa" Rivas passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30th at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his three elder siblings and wife of more than 33 years, Carmen. He is survived by his six children and their spouses; James (Mary), Rose (Chris), Irene (Eric), Patricia (Sam), Leticia (Steve), Theresa (Robert); 12 grandchildren, April, Jamie, Lisa, Eric, Karina, Tyler, Jesse, Meagan, Grace, Jeremiah, Madeline, Mateo, and three great-grandchildren; Jasmine, Elijah, and Sophia. ...
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Carl James Ambrose a 20 year Manteca resident passed away at the age of 79 on April 27, 2013 in Manteca. He was born February 13, 1934 in Oakland, CA. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Louise Ambrose and 2 Sons Ricky and Steven Ambrose. He was blessed by 4 Grandchildren Ricky, Kimberly, Jennifer and Steven Ambrose as well as 1 Great-granddaughter Cora Lynn. In addition he has one brother Leonard Ambrose.
Wayne Arthur Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully on April 26 in Manteca, California. Wayne was born on March 3, 1923 in Stockton, CA. Wayne was a World War II veteran, serving his time in the Pacific Theatre and taking part in the Battle of Palou and the Occupation of Japan. He settled in Manteca after the war and remained there for the remainder of his life, working as a farmer, for Best Fertilizer and Spreckle's Sugar.
Juanita "Nita" Mae Scott, age 83, born February 24 1930 in Corticelli, MO, entered into rest on April 23, 2013 in Stockton, CA. Nita worked at Tri Valley Canneries for 15 years and then owned Vern Scott Trucking Company with her husband for 25 years. She was a member the Moose Lodge in Lodi for 38 years, A.M.A motorcycle association and of the C.V.M.M.A modified midgets racing.