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Obituaries for March 12, 2008
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Florita S. Velasquez
Florita Santos Velasquez, 82, of Galt passed away on March 3, 2008. She was born in the Philippines on Oct. 22, 1925 to Serapio and Norberta Santos.
She moved to the United States in 1975 with her family, settling in the Los Angeles area. They moved to Galt in 1992. She worked for many years as a tailor, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed cooking, but most importantly, she loved her grandchildren and taking care of them. She was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo) in Stockton.
Surviving are her husband, Arsenio Velasquez of Galt; daughter, Leah (Emerito) Elemen of Galt; grandchildren, Jeisen and Emeri-Jhet Elemen of Galt.
Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends are invited to visit Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home.
Services and committal will follow at Ambassador Funeral Home and Togatog Cemetery, Caloocan City, Philippines.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Velasquez’ name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lodi Unit, 207 East Alpine Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.
A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared.
Lodi Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Betty L. Cooper
Betty Louise Cooper, 85, of Galt died on March 6, 2008 in Lodi. She was born Betty Louise Glover on July 9, 1923 in Wellsville, Ohio.
A resident of the Galt area since 1957, she worked for the Galt Police Department as a dispatcher from 1965 to 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.
Surviving her are son, Joseph J. Cooper of Arizona; daughter, Cheryl Whitley of Herald; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on March 13 at Galt Cemetery. Ben Salas Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Tony Garcia
Antonio (Tony) Garcia, 84, of Galt died on March 5, 2008. He was born on March 17, 1923 in Tierra Amarilla, N.M.
A resident of Galt for 32 years, he lived in Lajara, Colo., before coming to California in 1956. He worked in agriculture as an equipment operator and mechanic and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He served as past president of the Walnut Grove, Locks, Neighborhood Council from 1966 to 1967. He loved to fish and hunt and liked playing cards and slot machines.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Carolyn; daughters, Betty Speth and Ann MaCanas of Galt; son, David Garcia of Galt; sisters, Romana Lujan of Hood, Marie Quintana of Fremont and Orlinda Geck of Oregon; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 at St. Christopher’s in Galt with Father Copsy officiating. Committal will follow at Franklin Cemetery on Hood-Franklin Road.
Ben Salas Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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