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Jackie Sarah Martin
Holocaust Survivor
Jackie Sarah Martin, 84, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Valley Comfort Convalescent Hospital in Modesto. The former Jackie Sarah Ventura was a native of Istanbul, Turkey, born on April 16, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gus Martin.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her children, Gary Martin and wife Coletta of Escalon, and Steve Martin and wife Peggy of Corona; siblings, Albert Ventura, Francis Ventura, and Lily Ventura of France; grandchildren, Brett Martin, Cayle Martin, Seth Martin, Lacy Martin, Brendan Martin and Megan Timm; great-grandchild, Jordan Martin.
Jackie was a war bride and a Holocaust survivor of World War II. She was a very proud U.S. Citizen. She was a leader of Jewish Community and past president of Hadassah (Stockton Chapter.)
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Temple of Israel cemetery in Stockton.
In loving memory of Jackie Sarah Martin remembrances may be sent to a charity of your choice.
Marsha Ava Menard
Manteca Resident
Marsha Ava Menard, 29, started her walk home on Monday, March 6, 2006. She died at Moffet Hospital UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco. She came to all of us on April 9, 1976 in Salinas, Cal. She started her years in a wonderful little town of San Juan Bautista, Cal. Since 1984 the people of Lathrop and Manteca were a blast with her presence.
Marsha Menard is survived by her father George Menard, mother Margie Menard; brothers, George Menard and Christopher Menard; a multitude of friends and acquaintances.
Marsha attend East Union High School and graduated on 1995.
Marsha had a sweet juvenile way of looking at life. She dressed in vivid clothing to make people smile. She would talk to any one that was willing to talk and almost all of the time, would initiate the conversation and it was not unusual for Marsha to end her conversation with a generous hug. I’m sure you saw her on the street of Manteca, Lathrop or else where and if you were one of many that she talked to it was a good chance she gave you a little something that she made. Even if it was only a smile.
Marsha tried her hands at many things from sewing to jewelry, but I feel she enjoyed her drawing best. She was a big girl, she had to be, she had such a big heart.
Marsha had a dream to help all over weight people and was working on a website for a few years now; https://www.fatgirlwalking.com. Her dreams were to walk across the United States. But the last two years of her life, she faced several set backs and disappointments. She got so sick just before she was to start her walk from San Francisco on Valentine’s Day 2006. It is strange that she should pass at this time and from the city in which she intended to start her walk.
Marsha we will all miss you so very much. I am sure you will be there with a smile on your face the day we all come home.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2006, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the LDS Church on 1233 Northgate Drive in Manteca.
Diana LaGardo
Manteca Resident
Diana LaGardo, 49, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at her residence in Manteca. She was born on April 25, 1956 in Los Angeles. She was a resident of Manteca for 11 years, previously of Fremont for over 25 years.
Diana is survived by her mother, Mary LaGardo of Manteca; children, Arthur Marin Jr. and Maria Juarez of Fremont, and Michael Marin Sr. and Marilyn of Lathrop; grandchildren, Victoria Marin, Antonio Marin and Ariana Juarez of Fremont, Michael Marin Jr. and Christopher Kyle Marin of Lathrop; siblings, Denise and Tim Woods of Fremont; one special nephew, Alec “Buck” Woods of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her father, the late Alfred LaGardo.
Diana was employed at Safeway in Fremont for over five years. She enjoyed arts and crafts, motorcycles, music, and history programs. She had a huge heart for rescuing stray animals. Diana had a wonderful sense of humor, she was a very fun person with a free spirit. Among everything in Diana’s life her family was most important; her grandchildren and nephew were the joy of her life. She was at her happiest when she was surrounded by them. Diana will be remembered as a loving daughter, wonderful mother, special sister, and an exceptional grandmother and aunt; she will be missed deeply by everyone.
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. at P.L. Fry & Son, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Pets and Pals Animal Adoption, 12488 S. Harlan Rd., Lathrop, CA 95330.
Linda Terra
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Lakewood Funeral Home for Linda Terra, 57, of Riverbank. She died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004 at her home.
Born Oct. 22, 1947, Mrs. Terra was a native of Hayward and lived in Stanislaus County for 22 years. She was a collection agent for a credit union. Mrs. Terra was a member of Ceres Christian Church.
She leaves behind her husband, Larry Terra of Riverbank; four children, Tony Ferrer of Boise, Idaho, Don Stubblefield of Crestview, Fla., Lisa Ferrer of Placerville and Patti Robinson of Ceres; her father, Dick Tomasetti of Dublin; three brothers, Mike Rollier of Hayward, Rick Tomasetti of Livermore and Bill Tomasetti of Hughson; her sister, Tina Helder of Brentwood; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patsy Tomasetti; and a sister.
Remembrances may be sent to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350-5411.
Shirley Jean Baldwin
Motel owner
Shirley Jean Baldwin, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Janu. 2, 2005, after a long, brave battle against cancer. Shirley was born in Stockton, CA, Jan. 8, 1948 to "Lucky" Baldwin and Wanda Jewel (Gyles) Brown, who preceded her in death in 2002.
Shirley attended Northside and Central School, and then went on to Monterey Bay Academy and Reno High School. She moved to Manteca where she had many friends and family before returning to Reno to operate her business as a manager and owner in the motel business.
Shirley is survived by her father Lucky Baldwin of Manteca; daughter Regina Jewel Ruegsegger of Reno; two brothers, James Lucky Baldwin of Manteca, and Ron Brown of Reno; 3 grandchildren Kyle and Tiara Smith of Tracy, and Shelby Jean of Reno; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Shirley loved God and trusted in Jesus as her savior and lord never complaining of her cancer. She accepted her fate and waited for Jesus to take her home. She loved music, especially Elvis. She loved to dance, laugh, watch movies, using her computer and being with her family and friends. Shirley had beautiful piercing blue eyes and the world's best smile, a wonderful sense of humor, and a personality rivaled by no other.
Visitation is Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Walton Funeral Home, Reno. A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Kiwanis International, 2201 48th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817.
Louella Wheeler
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Crown of Life Chapel in Joplin, Mo., for former Ceres resident Louella Wheeler, 76. The Joplin, Mo. resident died from a lengthy illness on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005.
Burial will be at the Osborn cemetery in Joplin under the direction of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home in Seneca, Mo.
Born May 21, 1928, Mrs. Wheeler was a native of Ninnechak, Okla., and lived in Joplin since 1994. She lived in Waterford as a teenager where she married
R.W. "Bud" Wheeler in 1946. Mrs. Wheeler lived in Modesto and Ceres before moving to Joplin. She was a member of Crown of Life Chapel and the Pentecostal Church of God since 1962.
Mrs. Wheeler leaves behind her husband, Bud Wheeler of Joplin; four children, Charlotte Busby of Ceres, Connie Nelson of Kingwood, Texas, and Dane Wheeler and Kenney Wheeler, both of Joplin; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ruby Lancaster; and her daughter, Sandra Ann Wheeler.
Ethel Scheffel
Ethel Halliday Scheffel, 90, of Escalon died Thursday, Dec. 30 at Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto.
A native of Hooper, Utah, she moved to Escalon in 1922 and lived here until 1968, when she moved to Manteca. She lived in Manteca until 2001, then moved back to Escalon and resided here until her death. She was a homemaker.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her cats. She was a loving mother and was known for giving guidance and comfort to friends and family during good times as well as bad.
She is survived by her daughter, Sally Scheffel Rebeiro of Manteca; brother, Raymond Halliday of Indio, CA and sister Shirley Kester of San Leandro, CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Hugo Scheffel in 1968; two brothers and 5 sisters, as well as son-in-law Virgil Rebeiro, who passed away in 2003.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Deegan Funeral Chapel, Escalon. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at 12:30 p.m. at Burwood Cemetery, 28320 East River Road in Escalon.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.
Deegan Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Ethel O. Thomas
A graveside service was held Monday at Ceres Memorial Park for Ethel Ora Ragan Thomas, 95, of Ceres. She died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 at Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury, N.C.
Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Born Aug. 3, 1909, Mrs. Thomas was a native of Lucas, S.D., and had lived in Ceres since 1983. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Modesto. Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She leaves behind three children, Gary D. Thomas of Studio City, Gloria L. Ziegel of Modesto and Mary K. McCoy of Salisbury, N.C.; and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Thomas; and son Charles R. Thomas Jr.
Karen Garcia
Karen Lee Garcia, 46, of Oakdale died Saturday, Dec. 18 at Kaiser Hospital, Sacramento.
A native of Tulsa, Okla., she lived in Oakdale for 18 years. She was a medical billing clerk at Cypress Professional Services for three years. She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church and the National Civil War Association. She volunteered at Oakdale Community Sharing, Oakdale Baseball Association, Redskins Youth Football and Oakdale High School Sports Boosters Club.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Garcia of Oakdale; children, Stephen Garcia, II of Oakdale, Marsha Young of Tahlequah, Okla., Katheryn Garcia of Oakdale and Elizabeth Lovendahl of Riverton, Utah; brothers, Leon Wilson, Cecil Wilson, Terry Wilson and Jerry Wilson, all of Hulbert, Okla.; sisters, Leona Welch and Judy Messick, both of Hulbert, Okla., Brenda Rose of Tulsa, Okla. and Patricia Smith of Inola, Okla.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sherman and Lula Mae Wilson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at Bethel Assembly of God Church, Oakdale. Burial to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Oakdale Memorial Chapel.
Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Jess Maze
Retired
Jess Maze, 80, died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Kaiser Hospital of Manteca. He was a native of Missouri and was a resident of Lathrop for 23 years.
Mr. Maze is survived by his wife Joann Maze of Stockton; children, Nora, George and Cynthia Maze; stepchildren, Spruce, Steven, Mike, Mark and Jackie; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Jess retired after 42 years from Veterans Admin. Hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of Manteca Sportsman Club and Clampers of Manteca, Chapter 69. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, shooting targets and socializing with friends.
At his request, there will be no services. Neptune Society of Northern California is in charge of arrangements.
Marquerite A. May
Services were held been held for Marquerite Alberta Hatch May, 93, of Reedley. The former Hughson resident died April 5, 2006 at Nancy Hinds Hospice in Fresno.
Lakewood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Born May 9, 1912, Mrs. May was a native of Kansas and lived in Reedley for one year, and previously lived in Hughson for more than 40 years. Mrs. May was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church in Hughson.
She leaves behind her daughter, Nancy Scranton, and two grandchildren.
Remembrances may be sent to Nancy Hinds Hospice, 1416 W. Twain, Fresno, CA 93711.
