January 07, 1927 - October 24, 2021
Steve Lujan passed away peacefully October 24, 2021. Born January 7, 1927, in Stockton, Ca., to Ysauro and Elena Lujan. Steve graduated class of 1945 from Mark Keppel High school Alhambra Ca. Soon after graduating Steve joined the US Army during WW II serving as a military policeman in Puerto Rico at the rank of corporal. Upon his honorable discharge he moved back to Stockton in 1947 where he met and later married his lovely wife of sixty years Connie Lujan. Steve then began a thirty-year career with the Stockton Fire Department working his way up the ranks, starting as an engineer, truck driver and finally retiring as a Captain. During his career Steve served as SFD local 1229 Union President. Steve also volunteered his time and skills in the early construction projects at St. Luke’s school. He enjoyed coaching his sons at Oak Park Little League and CYO basketball. Steve and Connie enjoyed golfing, trips to the casinos, camping with family and friends. They especially enjoyed following their children and grandchildren’s sporting events.
Steve is preceded in death by his wife Connie (2010), parents, Ysauro and Elena Lujan, brothers, Reynaldo Lujan, Y.B Lujan, sister, Eloise Laperyi. He is survived by his children, Gloria Lopez (Joseph), sons, John Lujan, Steve Lujan (Maggie), grandchildren, Melissa Lucero, Cecilia White (Eric), Matthew Lujan, Callan Lujan and great grandchildren, Valentine Cabanig II and Alexia Lucero-Kendall. Steve also leaves behind siblings, Marguerite Van Coops, Herminia (Dolly) Salazar and Helen Johantzen, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve’s wishes are a private Interment at gravesite for family only on 11/12/21, 10:00 A.M. at Cherokee Memorial Park. Lodi.CA. A celebration of life will follow at Elkhorn Country Club 12:00 P.M. 11/12/21 for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Steve Lujan to the Stockton Fire Foundation, 425 N El Dorado St, Stockton, Ca., 95202 – Tax ID #371897366.
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