Jesus Saldana Barajas

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Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Jesus was born July 16, 1932 to Leon Barajas and Genoveva Saldana. He passed away in Galt on March 6, 2016 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Maria Barajas of Galt; daughter Guadalupe Barajas–Pascual; seven gradchildren; two sisters Beatriz Ledesma and Josefina Ramirez; brothers: Heriberto, Jose, David and Antonio Barajas. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers: Victoriano and Benito Barajas.

Alys Klapstein

Alys Klapstein05/31/1920 – 03/03/2016 of Lodi

Lodi native, Alys Ethlyn Lucas Klapstein, passed Klapsteinaway on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, CA. She was born to parents Rosalyn and Richard Lucas on May 31, 1920. The decision Alys made at 8 years of age to ask Jesus to be her Savior, formed the direction of her life. She and her family were members of Bethel Open Bible Church. Graduating from Lodi High with top honors in 1936 at age 16, she chose to pursue Biblical training at Bible Standard College in Eugene, OR. Her future husband Harvey Klapstein of Lodi, also graduated from the same school. They were married in Lodi in 1940. During their 60-year marriage, they served together in many types of Christian ministry. Alys always cared for others in her roles as a Bible College teacher and Dean of Women, missionary, pastor’s wife, and head of Open Bible’s Women’s Ministries on the West Coast. Alys was also a credentialed minister with Open Bible Standard Churches for 70 plus years.

In her retirement years, she founded two low-vision support groups in Fresno and Lodi, as the result of her life long vision problems. The Lodi chapter, Lodi Low Vision Eye Support, continues today. In recent years she continually built friendships in her retirement community in Oakland. At the top of Alys’ accomplishments was being a mother to her three daughters, and grandmother of 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She always made every family member feel like he or she was her “favorite”. The number of people also touched by Alys’ life, love, and ministry are too numerous to count. She was truly one of God’s saints on earth, and must have had a grand welcome in Heaven!

Alys was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harvey, and brother Richard Lucas. Alys is survived by daughters Sallie Hausler of Modesto, Joyce Hall (Steve) of Dallas, TX, Sharon Morris (Dan) of Oakland, and heart daughter Artemisa Audifrez of Fresno, CA. Grandchildren are Anneliese Hausler-Akpovi (Joseph), Lynnea Wiratunga (Kumar), Aaron Hall, and Alyson Hall Steiner (Justin). Great Grandchildren are Lionel (Jessica), Giscard, Senna, Cica, and Inaya Akpovi, Grace and Hannah Wiratunga, William and Jackson Steiner, and great-great grandchild Leona Akpovi.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to two organizations that were dear to Alys’ heart: missions and eye support. Please follow the links to donate in Alys’ name to Little Flock Children’s Home in India (http://www.littleflockhomes.org/donate), or to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (https://www.macular.org/how-donate).

SERVICES

A celebration of Alys’ life will be held on Sunday April 10, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the chapel at Pacifica Senior Living (Formerly Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606). Please contact Sharon Morris (510-531-1753) if you plan to join us.

James Ordaz

James "Jaime" Ordaz, born September 4, 1978, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2016. Jaime is survived by his parents, Delia & Salvador Ordaz, his daughter Natalia Ordaz, brothers Paul and David, paternal grandparents and grandmother Rose Kline, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and The Wolf Pack. Please Join us for a celebration of life at faith community church, 18621 Hwy 99, Acampo, CA, exit 267 B, westside of Hwy 99, on Friday March 11, 2016 at 11a.m. Reception to follow. Private interment. in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1900 Point West Way, Suite 212 Sacramento, CA 95815.

Robert D. Willis

Robert D. WillisJanuary 11, 1952 – February 17, 2016

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Robert D. Willis, age 64, passed away on February 17, 2016. Born in San Jose and raised in Stockton, he was the oldest of six children. At the age of 17, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam. He was a member of the 17th Air Cavalry Squadron, 101st Airborne Division, and served as a Huey Aircraft Crew Chief and Door Gunner. He was awarded a National Defense Service Metal, a Vietnam Service Medal, an Aircraft Crewman Badge, an Air Medal with “V” Device, 1 O/S Bars, a Bronze Star Medal, and an Expert Rifle M-16 status. Bob worked as a firefighter in Yosemite, in inventory and shipping at Sharpe Army Depot and as manager for Chief Auto Parts. He was a past Commander, member of the Honor Guard and member of the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16. He was also member of the Central Valley Vietnam Veterans. Bob enjoyed keeping current on politics, reading history, traveling, and spending time at Karl Ross Post #16. He is survived by his wife, Sharman and canine buddy Roquefort, son Willie (Joy), daughter Shana (Jason), grandchildren Jillian and Willie, father George, brothers John (Lisa), Raymond (Teresa), Marty (Renee), Harold (Sandy), sister Mary (Jeff), numerous nephews and nieces and many brothers and sisters of Karl Ross Post #16. He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl and mother Barbara. Bob was a fun loving, caring, devoted, generous and loyal man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

SERVICES

 

A service will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, in Dixon, on March 25 at 1 pm followed by aCelebration of Life at 3 pm at the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16, 2020 Plymouth Rd., Stockton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16.

Robert Morton Moreland

Robert Morton Moreland03/03/1931 – 02/11/2016

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Robert Morton Moreland, 84, of Lodi, passed away February 11, 2016. Born March 3, 1931 in Hatfield, Arkansas to Elizabeth and Harold Moreland, Bob honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years, part of that service was during the Korean Conflict. He began farming with his son, Robert, growing a variety of crops, and operating the Red Pepper fruit stand. Later, he had a tomato stand on Guild Ave and sold his crops at the farmer’s market, and he was affectionately known as “Tomato Bob”. Bob loved the sandy soil of the San Joaquin Valley, and especially loved his tractor. He enjoyed giving his grandchildren rides on his tractor, and was very proud of his family, who lovingly called him "Bucko."

Bob had a positive attitude toward people, and was a kind, generous man. He also loved fishing, hunting, and telling his fish stories.

Bob will be missed by his loving, devoted wife of 64 years, Lenore Moreland, and their children, Janice M. Knudson-Said (Isam), Catherine A. Woods (David), and Robert M. Moreland (Sandy). He also leaves behind his 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Moreland.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 2-8pm, with a Vigil service at 7pm on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, California.

SERVICES

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St, Lodi, California.

INTERMENT

Interment with military honors will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Shrine, 512 W. Saratoga St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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