August 10, 1946 - July 19, 2020
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Alice Guerra
August 23, 1930 - July 19, 2020
VISITATION
A visitation will be held for Alice from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
SERVICE
The graveside service will be held at 12:30pm following the visitation. on Wednesday July 29, 2020. It will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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David Gaither
April 5, 1959 - July 19, 2020
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Kerry Ann McMahon
July 9, 1952 – July 19, 2020
Kerry A. McMahon “Corky” passed away on July 19, 2020 at the age of 68, surrounded by her sons. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. A witty, comical, loving and outgoing soul who left a lasting impression on all she met. As an avid sports fan, she liked the Clippers and Green Bay Packers but loved her Dodgers most of all! When she wasn’t yelling at the play-by-play on the TV, Kerry enjoyed spending time with her family, sons, and grandsons. Family was most important to her.
Kerry is survived by sons Jesse, Mac and Danny Padilla, along with their father Joe Padilla, Danny’s wife Jody, and grandsons Daniel and Andrew Padilla. She is also survived by six sisters, two brothers, several nieces and nephews, and her rescue dogs Runner and Gunner. She was preceded in death by her parents John McMahon Jr. and Marie McMahon, brother John McMahon III, sister Patricia McMahon, and son Joseph Padilla Jr.
SERVICES:
A private family interment service will be held in her honor at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi on Saturday, August 1st at 10am. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the local animal shelter – Kerry would have adopted every animal in need if she could have
Gary Yazalina
December 18, 1933 - July 18, 2020
Gary Warren Yazalina passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 18,2020 at the age of 86 years old. Gary was born on December 18, 1933 in Oregon.
After High School Gary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served our nation from June 29, 1953 to July 2,1957. Gary’s character of service was Honorable. During his time in the Marine Corp he met his wife, Doris of 63 years. Gary graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. He later received a Masters Degree in Psychology and Sociology from USC. Gary dedicated his life to helping the young and old; and was very involved in setting up after school sports programs for the inner city youth and young adults. He was a devout and faithful Catholic. His professional career as a Juvenile and Adult Federal Probation Officer was a perfect compliment to his personal dedication to the lives of others. He served as an Officer of the Federal Department of Probation and Parole for San Francisco, Alameda, and Santa Clara Counties; and was awarded with appreciation for his service.
Gary enjoyed all of life’s activities: and he loved teaching, playing basketball, and long distance running with his co workers, who affectionately call him “Coach”. He also loved the SF Giants, the Sacramento Kings, and the SF 49ers.
Gary is survived by wife Doris and their four adult children, Rosie, Kathy and her husband Bob , Michael and his wife Christina, and Steve and his wife, Shawna; plus grandchildren Krista and Ryan Yazalina; Joseph and Jacqueline Stoesser; and Bayden, Christian James, and Madison Yazalina. All his children and grandchildren love him so much and enjoyed all the time spent together. He is also survived by his sister Warene McGhee and many, many, relatives.
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Dorothy Jacobs
March 7, 1929 - July 18, 2020
VISITATION
A visitation for Dorothy will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
The graveside service will be held at 11:00am following the visitation on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Alice Guerra
August 23, 1930 - July 18, 2020
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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David Meintasis
March 13, 1954 - July 17, 2020
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James Clifton
September 14, 1947 - July 15, 2020
James Raymond Clifton, 72, of Stockton, CA passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of July 15, 2020. James was born on September 14, 1947 in Stockton, CA to James and Dorothy Clifton. He is survived by his sister and brother, Beth Mason and Spencer Clifton, his amazing wife of 50 years Rejeana Clifton; son James W. Clifton; daughter Amber E. Cardenas; as well as his grandchildren James, Jidaldy, Julian, Max; and in-laws Joy and Darlene Hanger; along with two nieces and two nephews.
James was a graduate of Stagg High School and San Joaquin Delta College. He retired form PG&E after 37 years where he earned the nickname "The Dragon." He especially loved his grandchildren, spending time with his family, gardening, and riding his tractor to plow the fields. He was an exceptional man of faith, kind, and humble, who always looked to God for help.
He was very patriotic and loved his country. James was a Vietnam War Veteran who served in the Army from 1968-70. His favorite pastime was playing the drums and played for multiple local bands and even recorded records. He was also studied martial arts for many years. He was not just a good man, but a great man, astonishing father, grandfather, friend, and person. Moreover, in the words of his daughter, "He was my Hero."
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David Teston
September 14, 1956 - July 15, 2020
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Larry Kelley
September 23, 1939 - July 14, 2020
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Nina Hoffman
August 14, 1952 - July 13, 2020
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Toni Easley
March 4, 1946 - July 13, 2020
Toni Irene Easley (Hansen) 74 of Stockton, CA passed away on July 13, 2020. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jerry Easley of Stockton; Son, Tim Nixon & Wendy of Stockton; Daughter, Tracy Nixon of Linden; Son, AJ Nixon & Erika of Linden; Daughter, Tara Nixon Gonzales & David of Atwater. She also leaves behind twelve grand-children; Christopher, Cassie, Matthew, Brandalyn, Joey, Anthony, Hailey, Dean, Erik, Lauren, Curtis & Kenny as well as 17 great-grandchildren, 1 brother & 6 sisters. She was preceded in death by her mother & father Betty Marsh & Harold Hansen as well as her biological father Chuck Hannameyer.
Toni was born in Stockton, CA on March 4, 1946. Her family was her entire world along with her friends. She enjoyed her years as a bus driver for Linden Unified School District then owned the Linden Pizza Parlor and finally retired in 2010 from Bank of Stockton. She was a dedicated auxiliary member of the Ed Stewart Post & enjoyed getting together with her friends, playing cards, loved the beach and spending time with her family.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Thursday July 23, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240. Mask and social distance required.
SERVICE
The graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Friday July 24, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Garden of Angels located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. Mask and social distance required.
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Lela Henne
September 20, 1935 - July 12, 2020
Lela Frances Henne of Lodi died July 12, 2020 after fighting the effects of a stroke suffered 4 1/2 years ago. Frances was born to Grover and Lela Baker on September 20, 1935 in Three Brothers, AR. Frances lived in Lodi for over 68 years and graduated from Lodi High in 1953. She was a teller at Bank of America for over 30 years. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband, Fred Sr. Frances and Fred Sr. were fixtures at the Lodi Oriole, Lodi Dodger, Tokay football, basketball, and baseball games. She especially enjoyed the games when her son and then grandchildren were playing at Tokay. Every month Frances looked forward to the omelet breakfast at the Lodi American Legion Hall.
Frances is survived by her son, Fred Henne Jr. and daughter-in-law, Marena of Lodi; granddaughter, Kylie (Elijah) Hardin of Goodlettsville, TN; grandson, Ryker Henne of Lodi; grandson, Jason (Becky) Beilstein and great granddaughter, Aria of Rapid City, SD; sister, Jeanette Keeran of California, MO; sister-in-law, Linda Baker of Las Vegas, NV and many nieces and nephews.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Fred Henne Sr.; her parents; brothers, J Will and Grover; and sister, Josephine Fanning.
There will be no visitation or funeral at this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lodi American Legion Post 22, 320 N Washington St, Lodi, CA 95240, in Mrs. Henne's memory.
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Albert Keller
August 28, 1947 - July 12, 2020
Albert Lee Keller passed away at home on July 12, 2020 at the age of 72. He fought a courageous battle against a rare disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born on August 28, 1947 in Lodi CA to Henry G. & Elizabeth “Lizzie” Keller.
He received his grade school education at Galt Grammar School and graduated from Galt High School in 1965 and went on to receive a Bachelor Degree from Delta College in Stockton. After graduation he continued working as a longshoreman and had worked his way up to a Supercargo position contracted with Pacific Maritime Association. He was a dedicated union member of ILWU – International Longshore Warehouse Union. He held many Executive positions in an effort to build a strong united force to improve others improve employment opportunities in the Labor Industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed all of life’s activities including his love for gardening, attending car shows, water skiing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, mechanic work, finding good deals at estate sales, his many trips to Tahoe with his children and their families and tinkered around with projects during his retired years. One of his recent achievements was purchasing and refurbishing the house that he grew up in. Al was a very talented man and there was nothing that he couldn’t do.
Albert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda “Irwin” Keller; his two children; Cheryl (Chris) Harris, Jeff (Celisse) Keller his much-loved grandchildren; Corey Harris, Chad Harris, Shaelyn Keller, Elliana Keller, and Jestin Keller. Brother; Donald Keller, Sister; Lorraine Steelman, Gladys Dove, Joann Steelman and many nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by; parents Henry G. and Lizzie Keller, Brother Harvey Keller and Sister Janette Jahne.
SERVICES:
Viewings will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 1:00pm–4:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Services at 831 Industrial Lane Lodi CA.
Flowers may be sent to the address above.
Graveside Memorial will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park location at 14265 North Beckman Road Lodi CA.
Outdoor Celebration of Life will be held after services. Social distancing will be practiced.
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Conrado Trajano Gomez
August 25, 1945 - July 12, 2020
Conrado T. Gomez passed away July 12, 2020. Born on August 25, 1945 in Orion Bataan, Philippines to Father Emiliano Sabino Gomez and Mother Justina Navarro Trajano.
He is survived by his wife Rubirosa Gomez, daughters Maila Gomez Maningding, Jennifer Gomez Gage, Michelle Gomez Medina, son Michael John de Jose Gomez and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was a member of the United States Navy and served with distinction for 21 years. After retirement, he took another job as head baker for the California Youth Authority in San Joaquin County, Stockton CA and worked for 15 years until retirement.
Conrado was a forthright and noble man. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He was a jack of all trades. Not only was he a great chef and baker but a craftsman in his own right who created ice sculptures, wood carvings and also sketch drawings. He loved fishing and was an active adventurer.
Our family wishes to extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness.
The Gomez Family
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Julie C. Rush
March 25, 1922 - July 11, 2020
Julie C. Rush ,98, passed peacefully on July 11. Julie was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Rush, partner Donald Gomez, and grandson Ryan Rush. She is survived by her daughters Katrina Helms (Lee), Evamarie Brettelle (Greg), son Larry Rush, beloved grandchildren, Aaron Foster, Haley Larson (Kevin), Natalie Cooney (Ryan), and great grandchildren Kylie Foster and Wren Larson. Julie was born in Germany and leaves behind many loving relatives there.
A remembrance of her life will be held at later time
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Linda Seager
June 6, 1944 - July 11, 2020
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 9:30am on Friday July 17, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Denise Faye Saunders
April 16, 1963 - July 10, 2020
in memory of Denise Faye Saunders, 57, April 16, 1963 to July 10, 2020. Loving wife, mother, grandmother (Mema), sister and an amazing friend to many. She is and will be missed until we meet again.
Denise is survived by her husband, David Saunders; three sons, James Witt (Linda), Jessie Witt (Christina), and Joseph Witt (Brittani); eight grandchildren; sister, Dana Adler; and two brothers, David Adler and Kevin Gessele.
A viewing will be held at Cherokee Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, on July 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
Graveside service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, 14165 N. Beckman Road, on July 17 at 10:30 a.m.
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Brian Gonzalez
April 26, 1961 - July 9, 2020
To all our wonderful Family and Friends, We wanted share Brian’s life with all of you.
Brian’s parents married young, his father Ismael was 19 years old and his mother Marilyn was 16 years old, and even though they married young, they had a wonderful marriage. Brian’s first 11 years began April 1961 in Los Angeles CA with his parents and older sister Pamela, and grandparents living nearby. When Brian was brought home from the hospital, Pamela said, “my baby”. This bliss didn’t last long, they fought often, usually Pamela beating Brain up, even though Brian was bigger, he thought because she was older, he couldn’t beat her up. They were either thick-as-thieves or arguing; usually Pamela saying, “Mom tell my brother”…… Years later the Gonzalez family moved to Lockeford CA. Marilyn wanted to get away from the smog and constant traffic in LA. For a while they lived with the Haworth family and Brian became great friends with Tony. They had many mischievous adventures together, from swimming, BB-guns battles, motorcycles and singing, they would record themselves singing. It was a riot. Brian & Tony hung out with two girls from the same congregation, Kim & Terry, and he would on occasion speak of the fun the 4 had growing up. Brian had another dear friend, Kevin Eldridge, they worked and went to the same congregation together. Many years later Kevin was killed at a shooting range by a random customer. Brian felt fortunate to have many great friends through his life, even the time he and a buddy drove up to Camanche Lake to go fishing, I think drinking along the way, because when they got up there, they accidently drove into the lake; he regularly reminisced about all his friends through his 59 years, he felt blessed.
In time Brian’s parents opened an auto body shop, called Mr. Ish Custom Auto Detail Shop in Lodi, later Pamela got married, and life was rushing by, so some years later Brian’s parents decided to have a third child; Brian & Pamela got a new little sister named Tama Chante’, she is 17 years younger than Brian, and now all grown up with a family of her own. Brian took delight in teaching Chante’ naughty things; like climbing out of her crib, or slang words or using her to fetch him things. When Brian & I dated, I gave Brian a stuffed dog named Bentley, and Bentley had a heart on his tummy that read, “you’ve got my heart”, and it sat on Brian’s bed and was forbidden to touch; so of course little Chante’ wanted it, so Brian used that as bait to get him stuff, like food or the remote, it worked each & every time.
Brian had a special gift in his life, the joy & friendship of both sets of grandparents, and they always lived close by his entire life. He was especially close to his maternal grandparents. His grandma Madora would make him pj’s and quilts and baked for him, but he especially loved her fried potatoes, and when he was young, he played & worked alongside his grandpa Warren in his gardening business. Brian would be paid in ice cream at the end of the day. Brian’s grandpa Warren was one of Brian’s groomsman at our wedding. He thought of his grandpa Warren not just a grandpa, but a friend. Brain and I met through a cousin of Brian’s. The night we met, I couldn’t figure out why this guy was so goofy, especially Infront of someone new, later she found out he had stopped by a friend and had a beer, most likely a few beers. Brian thought he was funny, like Steve Martin. I was drug to every Steve Martin movie ever made. We got married in 1980 and lived in Lodi CA for 19 years. In the beginning Brian & I were always on the go. For years we were involved with hot rods and car shows. One Rod-Run Brian’s parents were in the lead car, and Brian & I were following, Brian’s dad Chevy had a new engine and it began to smoke, so Marilyn thought they were on fire and grabbed Chante’, who was a toddler in her left arm and frantically searched for the car door-handle with her right hand, because she was preparing to jump. The only reason she wasn’t successful, was because in her panic, she couldn’t find the handle. Car seats were not part of life back then. The car was fixed and all was well. We used to constantly ride our bikes, we would peddle from Lodi to Lockeford to Brian’s grandparents, visit, then head for home, but the peddle home was always the worst. I would try and hold onto Brian’s bike seat, but he would keep ahead of me so I couldn’t grab on, we would often ride through people’s sprinklers to cool off, it was a long hot ride. We joined a health club and kept very busy with swimming, tennis, jogging (jogged to somewhere and walked home), racquet-ball, and working out. Brian could play racquet-ball for hours, and before I would get into the court with him, I made sure he was already tired out, because Brian always played to win. Brian and Pamela always played games so seriously, saying, OK, play-offs, neither would except defeat, both were very competitive. The congregation we attended at the time; the guys used to play mud football. It was supposed to be two-hand-touch, but typical young guys, they were rough and covered in mud by the end of the game. Brian would be complaining how much pain he was in, then say, I hope they play next week. Curious how we both ended up being so fluffy. Brian & I had 6 years together, before children came into our lives. We wondered if we would ever have children, because the stork was taking its time, but our first son Gregory was born close to our 6th year anniversary, and Timothy arrived 4 years after that. It was now a perfect family of 4. Our life was busy, with our faith and always trying to take the boys daily to the park, or Mickie’s Grove or Lodi Lake to run & play or ride their bikes. We lived next to a school, so we took advantage of the big grass field and play ground. Even when Timothy was still in diapers, Brian would have the boys climb up & over the fence, instead of walking around and in through the gate. Thankfully neither son fell while scaling the fence, they climbed like chimps, our sons have always been full throttle. We regularly went on long bike rides and then we would have a simple picnic before peddling home, the peddling home seem to take forever. We enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, shooting, the zoo, the ocean, Golden Gate Park, Old Sac, historically places of interest, and always seeking out the next adventure. Brian even tried surfing with
Timothy in Fort Bragg, it was hilarious! He looked like a massive penguin. As our sons grew, the activities changed. We had to work around everyone’s school schedules and jobs, and trying to get the 4 of us together was challenging, everyone went different directions. The outings to the park changed to a BBQ at the park & a game of football with a nerf foot-ball, and the joy of running with a stick was long gone.
Brian deeply loved his family, and even when Brian had worked a long hard day at the City, he was always available to help or play with our sons. Brian made sure Gregory & Timothy both had great bikes, he always kept them working and in great shape, something he as a kid really enjoyed. Timothy loved to play Monopoly, he was fierce about it, and he would get Brian & Greg to play, but he would cheat the entire time, and neither ever caught on, one time, he was cheating, and still lost. Brian always supported each son’s interest; for a while Timothy loved tether-ball, so Brian built him a tether-ball court, then it was basketball, then onto lifting weights, so our garage became a complete gym to bulk up, we had free weights, a fitness machine and punching bag with boxing gloves. Brian & I were always trying to keep up with their interest, be it trading cards, bikes, swimming, camping, fishing, shooting, and music. Each played an instrument, Gregory played alto Sax and Timothy played Bass and the trombone, and both could copy songs & music off the radio or TV, Timothy loved to ride skateboards, he spoke of the X games for a while, Gregory enjoyed computers, and they both enjoyed construction & welding. Gregory thought about under water welding for a while. Just the thought of that made me nervous. Brian always included Greg & Tim in building projects, teaching them along the way, the backyard has so many creations built by the 3 of them and under our bed has 6 boxes of pictures to chronicle the journey. We were blessed with two priceless treasures in our lives; Gregory and Timothy. We lived many happy years in Lodi, and after about 19 years in Lodi, we had the opportunity to build a home in Galt, and lived there for 21 years prior to Brian’s tragic death.
Brian has worked for the City of Stockton for the last 19 years. Prior to the City, he worked for Buz Oates in Sacramento, in property management, and prior to that, for Paragon Property Management in Stockton, and before his property management days, Brian worked for Frank Susich Masonry in Galt, but his first paying job was for his father’s detail shop in Lodi CA, called Mr. Ish Custom Auto Detail. Brian was always trying to hustle work; he took caring for his family very seriously. Brian would say he learned all sorts of tricks and how to rig something from his father, and he learned roofing & construction skills from his father-in-law Clay, but his big break came when he went to work in the masonry trade; it wasn’t just about masonry, he also learned how to operate heavy equipment. He said those 3 jobs paved the way for him to be able to work for the City of Stockton, a job he adored.
Brian’s love of cars was very early in his life. He especially loved to collect Hot Wheels and muscle cars & hot rods of all sizes. Along with his father, Brian also restored cars. His first, was his mustang, as he would say, it was cherry. Later he sold it to buy and restore a 42 Ford Truck, and after it was perfect inside & out, his wife {me} drove it over 50 and burned up the new engine; he never said not to go over a certain speed. No more vintage cars.
Brian worked hard to care for everyone. He came from a large extended family, who he loved very much. He had so many fond memories growing up; he often said, he grew up like people you saw on TV shows like; Leave It to Beaver and Happy Days. He said it was a perfect childhood.
Brian worked for the City of Stockton for the last 19 years and unlike most, he enjoyed his job. He never complained about having to go to work. Quite often Brian’s stories would be about his job at the City, he really liked all his co-worker’s and spoke of them often.
As time went on our little family of 4 grew; Gregory got married to Amanda and Timothy married Rebecca, and they gave us the most perfect grandchildren ever born. We have our 7-year-old Mason, 4 ½ year old Ian, 4-year-old Kelsey (we call her Pip), and our last of our brood, 3-year-old Nathan. Gregory’s family of 4 live in Elk Grove and Timothy’s family of 4 live in Acampo. If you had a conversation with Brian, he would have bragged about his 4 grandchildren or sons within the first 5 minutes of you talking to him. Brian stayed home for many weeks during the beginning of COVID and to help him pass time, he painted pictures for the grandchildren, and now they have something special that Papa Brian made just for them. That was Brian’s true existence of living, the deep love he had for his family. He enjoyed working and building creations in his garage for the yard or family, but his true happiness came from playing with his grandchildren, be it; in the yard or a board game, that he seldom let them win. Brain would build bird houses, bird feeders and do art projects with the grandkids in the garage, he even would paint & glitter. Besides Brian’s love of his family, he had a not-so secret other love; Food. He loved to talk about recipes, cooking and the eating. He loved the eating, especially burgers, burritos or any kind of Mexican food. Brian has always taken an interest in gardening, nature, he enjoyed the peace & quiet of it, watching the birds and life & plants grow, but in the last few years, Brian & I shared the appreciation of vegetable gardening. A passion Brian was taught by both of his grandmothers. This year’s veggie patch was growing great, lots of veggies to eat.
Brian was also a bible student his entire life and he attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Woodbridge CA. Many people believe when they die, they will go to heaven, but Brian & I and his entire family believe in an earthly paradise. We believe Brian is asleep for now, and one day Jesus Christ will call his name to judgement, to live in an eternal earthly paradise, where death, pain and sorrow will no longer exist. Even though we are all very sad and trying to cope with Brian’s death, we and the entire Gonzalez Family look forward to seeing Brian again, along with all our loved ones who have passed away. We look forward to a new perfect world here on earth. That is the hope Brian had believed his entire life. To help you understand better, please look it up for yourselves in your own Bibles or at JW.org. John 5; 25, 27,
28, 29, John 3:16, John 17:3, Revelation 21: 3,4, Acts 24:15, Psalm 37:11, 29, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 2 Timothy 4:1.
Brian is survived by his wife Gayle Gonzalez of 40 years, our son Gregory & his wife Amanda, their children Mason & Kelsey Gonzalez, our son Timothy & his wife Rebecca and their children Ian & Nathan Gonzalez, his mother Marilyn Gonzalez, and Brian’s little sister Tama Chante’ Kraemer, Cousin’s Arlen, Lee, Luke, & Chemar Adams, Uncle Joe & Aunt Lisa Gonzalez, Cousin Bethany Gonzalez, Uncle David & Aunt Lisa Gonzalez, Uncle Ernie Gonzalez, Auntie Sally Robbins ~ cousins Raymond, Rachel, Richard, Ruthie, Bobbie, and Elizabeth Bernal, Aunt Ruth-Ann Zamora ~ cousins Ester, Sarah, Joseph, Felipe, Mary, Izreal, Leah, and Jesse Zamora, Aunt Margaret & Marcus~ cousins Jeanne & Marty and tons of family, and many dear friends who we love like family.
Brian is proceeded in death by his older sister Pamela Synowicki, his father Ismael Gonzalez, and both sets of his grandparents J. Warren &; Madora Adams, and Joe & Esther Gonzalez, and his cousins Robert Zamora, Donald Adams, and Vera Adams.
Brian will be greatly missed by his entire family, but especially by me. I no longer have a confidant, someone to talk to & share endless stories with about our children and grandchildren. This September we would have been married 40 years and have been together since I was 15 ½ years old and Brian was 17 years old. We were even baptized together in Dec 1979. This has been a huge blow to our entire family and we all are struggling to cope with the tragedy. We appreciate all the prayers, love and support from family and friends. We are taking life moment by moment.
We sincerely want to thank everyone. We love you all.
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