Peter (Pete) Fulton Woods

Peter Fulton WoodsPete Woods, 82, lost his battle with cancer on May 2, 2015. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Los Angeles, California. He married Katherine (Kathy) Stevens on October 5, 1963 and had two sons, Greg and Steve. Kathy preceded Pete in death in August of 2003, shortly before their 40th wedding anniversary.

Pete was part owner of Delta Welding and spent his career in the industrial gas and welding industry. He retired from Airgas after a long and successful career in 1997. Pete loved the S.F. Giants and attended many games each season and spring training. He was very much into his classic cars and was a member, and past president, of the American Steel Car Club in Lodi.

He is survived by Greg Woods and wife, Melinda of Oregon and Steve Woods and wife, Denise of Lodi. He is also survived by the loves of his life, his grandchildren: Courtney, Morgan, Brandon, and Mitchell. He is also survived by his companion, Martha (Marty) Duplichan who we love and appreciate very much. Pete and Marty enjoyed many great trips and traveled extensively while they were together.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society to further research into this debilitating disease.

We appreciate all the prayers and concern that extended family and friends have shown us during this time of grief. Remember John 8:12… “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” HCSB

Pete knew his savior and is surely enjoying the Giants game in Heaven!

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VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Services will be held Monday, May 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99  at  Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

INTERMENT

Interment will follow the service at the graveside.

 

 

Tommy Wiley Caine

Tommy Wiley CaineTommy Wiley Caine was born in Merced, California on October 29, 1923 to Thomas and Muriel Wiley Caine, and passed away on May 4, 2015 at the age of 91. Tommy attended local schools and graduated from Stockton High and then served in the U.S. Army. He was an auto mechanic for Delta Pontiac and Chase Chevrolet until his retirement.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Womble Caine and his three children; Randy, Rhonda, and Rod.  Eight grandchildren; Janae, Briana, Andrea, Brandon, Kristin, Christina, Laura, and Scott, and by two great-grandsons; Harrison and Avery. He also leaves his sister, Marilyn Hodgman of Canada.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Inurnment will be private.

Gregory Claramo

Gregory ClaramoGregory Claramo passed away May 4, 2015 at the age of 63. He was born in Stockton on November 30, 1951, and attended local schools,  graduating from Edison High School in 1969 and later graduated from University of the Pacific in 1973. He worked for nearly 30 years as a probation officer and will be remembered as a well-liked and successful colleague.“I did it my way” Gregory was preceded in death by his father Modesto Claramo. He is survived by his wife Esther Claramo; his mother Jennie Laron; Children: Ronnie Hernandez, Veronica Pina and Monica Pina; grandchildren: Andrew Myers, Alyssa Chism, Vanessa Reyes, Enrique Reyes, Angel Provincio, Anthony Provincio, Christopher Cedeno, Jerimayah Higbi; and siblings: David and Ida Claramo, Fred and Linda Butler, Elizabeth Contreras, Marie Claramo and Alejandre.

May he rest in peace.

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VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Memorial Service to celebrate Gregory's Life will take place Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA , 95240

Tommie Jo Riley Elliott

Tommie Jo Riley ElliottTommie Jo Riley Elliott passed peacefully with family at her side of natural causes on May 2, 2015. Born February 7, 1932 to Flossie and Thomas Jefferson Riley, she was a loving mother to Jeff Elliott of Acampo and Sharon White (Gary) of Stockton. Loving grandmother to Anthony Guzman, Justin, Thomas, and Drew Elliott. Loving great-grandmother to Deanna Guzman and Devin Guzman.  Tommie also leaves behind her sisters, Pauline Powell and Edith Harris. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Leonard, sisters Lorraine Pennington, Jackie Edwards, and brothers Lee and Odell Riley.

Tommie worked as a beautician for over 40 years and owned/operated Tommie’s Cut N Curl. She loved her margaritas and watching the 49ers and Nascar racing. She had a wonderful zest for life and loved her family deeply. She will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed by all who knew her.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015  from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home , 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

James E.L. Freeman

James E.L. FreemanJames E.L. Freeman Sr.,  77 of Stockton , passed away May 1, 2015.  He was born August 4, 1937 in Paris, Arkansas.   He was preceded in death by Floyd and Velma Freeman.  Brothers; Billy and Leroy Freeman.  Sisters; Margaret Billy, Helen Cates and also his son, James Freeman Jr. James is survived by his loving wife Marlene Freeman of 54 years. Son Jeff Freeman Sr. and daughter Julie Freeman. Grandchildren: Samantha Rodriquez (Richard), Jefferey Freeman Jr. (Nicki). Great Grandchildren: Jefferey Freeman III, Lilly Freeman, Ella Freeman, Brianna Rodriquez, and Julian Rodriquez.

James retired from Pacific Bell after 35 years. He loved to fish and gamble. Friends are invited to attend Services. In lieu of flowers family has requested donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

 

Barbara D. Spitzer

Barbara D. SpitzerBarbara Spitzer passed away April 26, 2015 after a valiantly waged battle with ovarian cancer.Barbara was born and raised in LaPorte, Indiana. She worked many years as an orthodontic technician with TP Laboratories and moved to California at 18 when the company opened a branch in Lodi. After marrying, she took a break from career to stay home and raise her two babies and also began art and business classes at Delta Junior College. Barbara excelled in calligraphy and creative sign design, eventually opening two businesses-- Signs by Sienega, and later, Vital Signs. She found her niche in screen printing, working at Gary’s Signs for seven years and Lodi Screen Arts for 18 years where she eventually became production manager. Barbara loved to cook and won many national contests for her recipes that were published in numerous magazines and cookbooks. Her love of cooking turned into a love of writing. Answering an ad in the Lodi News-Sentinel in 2005, Barbara started writing her popular food column, “From Barbara’s Kitchen: Questions and Answers for the Home Cook.” She cherished this connection with the community of Lodi, where she made many treasured friendships and which she has been proud to call home for 51 years. Barbara is survived by her two adoring daughters, Deane M. Sienega and Corey A. Sienega, the shining lights in her life; her stepdaughter, Nicole Spitzer, who is an exemplary mother to the only grandchild, Dustin Huntzinger. She is also survived by her sister Joan Hupp; a niece, Linda Hupp; a nephew Drew Hupp and their loving families. She was preceded in death last year by her beloved husband of 33 years, Fred Spitzer; her parents, Jayne and Don Neff; and her brother, Brent Neff, who added much joy to her life.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude place, Memphis TN 38105 in Barbara’s name because, as she has always said, “no child should ever have cancer.” (Her family would like to amend that to, “No one should ever have cancer” and add that Barbara’s love, laughter, support, fantastic cooking and legendary Christmas parties will be how they will remember her.)

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95242.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95242

Anita S. Enderlin

Anita S. Enderlin, a 69 year resident of Lodi, passed peacefully on April 24, 2015 after suffering a stroke. She was born in San Francisco on October 24, 1914. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Euvelle R. Enderlin, her parents Luise and Herman Sanwald and her sister, Elizabeth Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Thalia (Jim) Rott, Margot (Leigh) Leidig and Anita (Clyde) Hinsz; 6 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Anita was a graduate of UC Berkeley; a retired RN and PHN and served the San Joaquin County Health Department for 40 years. She was a 60 year member of the Lodi Chapter #150 OES.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Euvelle R. Enderlin Memorial Book Fund, c/o UOP Dean of Library, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211-0110 or Hospice of San Joaquin Hospice House, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

No services will be held.

INTERMENT

Interment will be private.

Sonya Lynn Stancil Stirm

It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce that on Saturday, April 11, 2015, Sonya lost her battle with cancer. Sonya was a remarkable woman, she always put others before herself.  She adored her family more than you could imagine.  We're so happy for the time we had with her and memories that will last a lifetime.  Sonya will be greatly missed by everyone who got the chance to know her. Sonya is survived by her husband, Dale Stirm;  children, Teri Stirm-Heibel and Troy Stirm;  grandchildren, Taylor Heibel and Emma Anders;  sister, Barbara Drake (Mike);  brother, John Stancil (Judy) ; niece, Roberta Tirapelle (Cliff) and nephew, Rick Stancil (Lindsey).

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Q. Stancil and Mary Stancil;  brother, Ronnie Stancil;  niece, Karen Drake and nephew, John John Stancil.

The family asks that you make a donation to your favorite charity.

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VISITATION

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SERVICES

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Earl S. Klingensmith III

May 28, 1963 – April 14, 2015 Son of Betty Hapsic and Earl S. Klingensmith Jr., he is also survived by his siblings Trace Kent, Leslie Perez, Melissa McCoy, and Keith Klingensmith; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He served for two years in the Army in Germany. He loved baseball and played little League and in an adult league for several years. He is very much loved and will be greatly missed.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Church, 7170 N. West Lane, Stockton, CA

David Michael Schacht

David Michael SchachtDavid Schacht, a life-long Stockton resident, was born on June 8, 1948 and passed away on April 12, 2015 after a brief illness. He worked as a welder-fitter for 40 years, until his retirement in 2012. David was also licensed as a general contractor. He cherished his family, and especially loved gathering everyone together to cook for them. David was a fabulous mechanic and had a passion for all things mechanical. He shared a fascination for airplanes, with his dad, which led him to attending the Reno Air Races, yearly, for the past 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patti, his two sons, David (Tasha) and Charlie (Stephanie); his mother, Marie Schacht; his siblings, Deborah (Stephen) Jackson and Eric Schacht. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand Schacht. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren David, Symphoni, Kaitlyn, Zachary and Logan. David was a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

Wanda Ellen McMahan

Wanda Ellen McMahan, lovingly known as Nana, passed away in Stockton at the age of 85 on April 10, 2015. She was born in El Reno, Oklahoma where she met and married her husband, Arthur Duane McMahan. They raised their family together in San Leandro for 37 years before moving to Stockton in 1990. Wanda was a homemaker and crossing guard for the San Lorenzo Unified School District. She was a strong, vivacious woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, holiday gatherings, traveling, and beautiful gardens. She was happily married for 53 years before becoming widowed in 2000. She is also preceded in death by her son, Larry McMahan. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Linda Hamlin of Delhi and grandchildren, Anthony Souza of Tracy, Janice (Souza) Miller of Stockton, Sheila (Souza) Fox of Ceres, Melissa (McMahan) Barry of Carson City, and Michelle McMahan of Carson City. She has ten adoring great- grandchildren, Anthony Jr, Daniel, Nathan, Janelle, Brandon, Kailee, Serena, Billy, Robby, and Trinity, and four great- great- grandchildren.

The family would like to express gratitude to her companion Wally Wickum of Stockton for lovingly caring for her in her final years of life. We are forever grateful.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held prior to the service on April 17, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, lodi,CA 95240

SERVICES

Services will be held on April 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

 

 

Gary Kiyoshi Fujihara

Gary Kiyoshi Fujihara, 61, entered into rest on April 10, 2015 in Stockton, CA.He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Sandi Fujihara, mother, Barbara Fujihara, sisters Susan (Brian) Ishimaru, Patti (Steve) Sue, nieces, Lisa & Lynsie Ishimaru, Amanda (John) Saldana, aunts, uncles, & cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbie Fujihara, and father-in-law, Clyde D. Webb. Gary was born in Stockton, CA, attending local schools. He graduated from UC Davis and began teaching for Lodi Unified. He first taught art at Lodi Sr. Elementary, then to Lodi High School. His love of art, boundless energy and enthusiasm touched the lives of his many students during his 35-year teaching career. The family would like to extend appreciation for all the outpouring of love and support. The family will hold a private service.

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