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Marie Klein
Marie Katherine Klein, 88, of Oakdale died Sunday, Dec. 12 at Oak Valley Hospital.
A native of New York, she lived in Oakdale for 10 years. She was owner of Tide-Rider, Inc., New York for eight years and also a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Linda K. Smith of Oakdale and John H. Klein of San Diego; sister, Helen Drescher of New York; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Frank Klein.
Privates services. Burial will be at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York.
Remembrances may be sent to Oak Valley Hospital Foundation, 350 South Oak Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361.
Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Tony Montanez
Tony Montanez, 46, of Oakdale died Sunday, Dec. 5 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico while on vacation.
A native of Tripoli, Libya, he resided in Modesto for 15 years before moving to Oakdale in 2004. He had lived in California since 1972.
He was a retail manager for Big O Tires, Modesto. He was in the tire business for a total of 30 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, quads, working on engines, traveling, racing, camping and being a dad.
He is survived by his wife Wendy Lynn Montanez of Oakdale; children, Brad Montanez, Whitney Montanez and Cassie Montanez, all of Modesto; stepchildren, Tyler Rose, Cameron Rose and Steven Rose, all of Oakdale; parents, Antonio T. and Lucia G. Montanez of Riverbank; and one brother, Mark Montanez of Sonora.
Services were held on Friday, Dec. 10 at Community Christian Reformed Church, Oakdale. Visitation was held. Private inurnment.
Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
David Harry
David Eugene Harry, 43, of Riverbank died Saturday, Dec. 4 at his home.
A native of Chester, he lived in Riverbank for two years. He was a cook for many years. He attended both the Oakdale and Riverbank Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine J. Harry of Riverbank; children, Katelyn, Zachary Harry and Steven Harry, all of Riverbank; sisters, Debbie Eastman, Donna Golden and Darla Niccum, all of Oregon; brothers, Dennis Harry and Danny Harry, both of Oregon; mother and step-father, Caroline and Daryl Turner of Washington; father and step-mother, William and Myra Harry of Oklahoma.
Memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Church of the Nazarene, Riverbank.
Remembrances may be made to the David Harry Memorial Fund c/o the Church of the Nazarene, 3404 Stanislaus Street, Riverbank, CA 95367 or to a Trust Fund for Katelyn, Zachary and Steven, c/o Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Riverbank Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Earl Rasmussen
Earl A. Rasmussen, 80, of Modesto died Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Vintage Faire Rehabilitation Center.
A native of South Dakota, he lived in Modesto for 25 years. He was a general contractor for 45 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Lavernia C. Rasmussen of Modesto; children, Linda Salles of Riverbank, Sandy Garrett of South Lake Tahoe, Gary Hall of Georgia, David Rasmussen, Betty Grasso and John Asche, all of Nevada; sisters, Laura Daniels of Santa Rosa, Shirley Rife of Nebraska and Leona Sheets of South Dakota; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Riverbank Memorial Chapel.
Remembrances may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto, CA 95350.
Riverbank Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Rex C. Sanderson Jr.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Chapel in Turlock for Rex C. Sanderson Jr., 42, of Ceres. He died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at his home.
Burial was at Turlock Memorial Park.
Born April 2, 1962, Mr. Sanderson was a native of Clovis, N.M., and lived in Ceres for 13 years. He was a supervisor and welder at Stiles Truck Body for four years. Mr. Sanderson enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, refurbishing automobiles, trucks and motorcycles, and watching football, especially the Chicago Bears.
He leaves behind his wife, Elisa Sanderson of Ceres; two children, Casey L. Sanderson and Molly C. Sanderson, both of Ceres; his mother, Judith "Judi" Forson of Poolview, Texas; three brothers, Roddy C. Sanderson of Turlock, and Rocky C. Sanderson and Randy C. Sanderson, both of Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex C. Sanderson Sr.
Oscar M. Lugo
A funeral service was held Thursday at the Ceres Chapel of Franklin & Downs for Oscar M. Lugo, 67, of Ceres. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto.
Burial was at Ceres Memorial Park.
Born Sept. 23, 1937, Mr. Lugo was a native of Huntsville, Texas, and lived in Ceres for six years. He previously resided in San Jose where he was employed as an equipment mechanic for Keystone Steel and Wire.
He leaves behind his wife, Rosario Segura Lugo of Ceres; six children, Hugo Lugo and Carlos Lugo, both of Ceres, and Debbie Patino, Dorinda Baker, Adrian Lugo and Oscar Lugo, all of Porterville; three stepchildren, Eva Lopez-Matola and Irene Baltazar, both of Ceres, and David Lopez of Modesto; three brothers, Albert Lugo of Oregon, Daniel Lugo of Ceres and Fernando Flores of Mexico; three sisters, Rachel Cook of Colusa, and Annie Lastra and Lidia Solis, both of Oregon; and nine grandchildren.
Earl Rasmussen
Earl A. Rasmussen, 80, of Modesto died Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Vintage Faire Rehabilitation Center.
A native of South Dakota, he lived in Modesto for 25 years. He was a general contractor for 45 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Lavernia C. Rasmussen of Modesto; children, Linda Salles of Riverbank, Sandy Garrett of South Lake Tahoe, Gary Hall of Georgia, David Rasmussen, Betty Grasso and John Asche, all of Nevada; sisters, Laura Daniels of Santa Rosa, Shirley Rife of Nebraska and Leona Sheets of South Dakota; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Riverbank Memorial Chapel.
Remembrances may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto, CA 95350.
Riverbank Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Manuel A. Mendes
Evins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Manuel Adrian Mendes, 81, of Ceres. He died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at his home.
Born July 20, 1923, Mr. Mendes was a native of Ferndale and lived in Ceres 27 years. He was a self-employed dairy farmer for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Madaline Mendes of Ceres; children, Manuel Gene Mendes of San Jose and Ernie Mendes of Ceres; brothers, Daniel Mendes of Modesto, and Joe Mendes and Melvin Mendes, both of Crows Landing; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother; and two sisters.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350.
Frank Lopez
A service was held at Lakewood Funeral Home Thursday for Frank Lopez, 74, of Ceres. He died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at his home. Burial was at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Born Aug. 9, 1930, Mr. Lopez was a native of Phoenix and lived in Ceres for 18 years. He was a contractor.
Mr. Lopez leaves behind six children, Gilbert Lopez of San Jose, John Lopez of Manteca, Joey Lopez and Margaret Perales, both of Modesto, and Becky Lopez and Marie Lopez, both of Ceres; and 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Lopez; sons, Frank Lopez Jr. and Ruben Lopez; two brothers; and four sisters.
Bonita F. Moore
Lakewood Funeral Home was in charge of private services for Bonita F. Moore, 65, of Ceres. She died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 at her home.
Born March 7, 1939, Mrs. Moore was a native of New Mexico and lived in Ceres for one year. She previously lived in Arizona. Mrs. Moore was a registered nurse, and enjoyed knitting, painting, cooking and ceramics.
She leaves behind three children, Cheryl Rogers of Ceres, Debbie Rush of Fortuna and Cindy Rush of Pomeroy, Wash.; her brother, Larry Brewer of Washington; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Janice R. King
A memorial service was held Thursday at Allen Mortuary for Janice Rose King, 60, of Ceres. She died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Burial was at Highland cemetery in Okemah.
Born Aug. 22, 1944, Mrs. King was a native of Okemah, Okla., and lived in Ceres for six years. She previously lived in Modesto for 34 years. Mrs. King was a nurse for 23 years and was a member of AA for 25 years.
She leaves behind three children, Charlotte Forman of Oklahoma City, Dana Foreman of Roswell, N.M., and Jennifer Anderson of Ceres; two brothers, Frank Massey of Boron and Leon Massey of Oakdale; and four grandchildren.
Richard N. Shannon
The Neptune Society of Central California in Fresno was in charge of arrangements for Richard N. Shannon, 84, of Hughson. He died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital in Modesto.
Born Dec. 23, 1919, Mr. Shannon was a native of California and lived in Hughson for a year. He was a journeyman electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for more than 50 years. Mr. Shannon was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
He leaves behind his wife, Ruth Shannon of Hughson; two children, Kathleen Michener of Modesto and Robert Shannon of Redwood City; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Remembrances may be sent to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 15840 Ventura Blvd., Suite 215, Encino CA 91436.
