February 11, 1955 - October 1, 2021
Celeste A. (Rojas) Buchanan, of Lodi, born February 11, 1955 left this earth and went to her eternal home in heaven on October 1, 2021. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James Gilbert Buchanan, sister, Patricia Semeniuk, father in-law, Elbert Buchanan, and mother in-law, Miggie Wheat. Celeste is survived by her parents George and Josie Rojas, of Stockton; her daughters Amber (Jay) Berry of Lodi, Jennifer (Chris) Jedlicka of Galt and her five grandchildren, Cierra Berry, Drake Jedlicka, Brock Jedlicka, Colton Berry and Skye Jedlicka. She is also survived by her brother George Jr. (Marta) Rojas of Edmonds, WA.
Celeste was a kind, patient, and loving Christian woman. If you were lucky enough to know her, you witnessed how deeply she cared for her family and friends. She said her family was her number one priority, and she proved that by being a dedicated daughter to her aging parents. She spent many days with them, serving them and caring for them, making sure they were happy and well taken care of. Celeste was not only a mother to her two daughters, but she was also their friend. They genuinely enjoyed spending time together laughing, hanging out, and enjoying life. Also, the love she showed towards her grandchildren was beautiful. She selflessly gave her time and energy to them. She was a proud Nana and loved going to her grandchildren’s sports games and extra-curricular activities. Celeste prioritized family time and participated in frequent family weekend trips and vacations. Where her family was, she was.
After 23 years, at State Compensation Insurance Fund, she retired as a claim’s adjuster in 2010. Celeste loved to travel. Some of her favorite times were her motorcycle road trips with her husband James and their close friends. She loved the weekends they spent boating and camping on the Delta. Time spent at her parent’s cabin in Cedar Ridge made invaluable memories for her. Her many travels included France, Holland, England, Monaco, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti. She fondly remembered her trip to Washington D.C. with her granddaughter Cierra’s 8th grade class. Her other pastimes were her bowling leagues, gardening, and trips to the casinos. She also felt it was important to give back to the less fortunate and she routinely gave out care bags to the homeless, donations to local shelters and to the American Red Cross.
Celeste was a blessing to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed! May we all find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and reunited once again with her one and only love, James.
SERVICES:
The visitation for Celeste will be held on Thursday October 14, 2021 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.
The Service for Celeste will be held on Friday October 15, 2021 from 9:00am - 10:30am in the Vineyard Chapel located at 14165 Beckman Road in Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi CA.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Buchanan family.
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