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Obituaries for February 14, 2007
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Diego D. Reyes
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Diego D. Reyes
Diego D. Reyes of Galt passed away in Lodi on Feb. 8, 2007 at the age of 17.
Diego was born in Sacramento on Feb. 25, 1989 to Filemon Aceves and Guadalupe Reyes. He loved basketball and spending time with friends.
He is survived by his parents, Filemon Aceves and Guadalupe Reyes of Galt; three brothers, Pete Reyes, Filemon Aceves, Jr., Eduardo Aceves and sister Evelina Reyes, all of Galt; grandmothers, Margarita Vargas of Mexico and Valentina Aceves of Modesto.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at St. Annie’s Catholic Church in Lodi with committal immediately following at Lodi Memorial Cemetery.
A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lois E. Smith
Lois Elaine Smith (59) of Galt passed away at home on Feb. 6, 2007. She was born on June 20, 1947 in Sacramento, where she was raised and worked as a beautician.
In 1988, she moved to Lampasas, Texas to attend the University of Texas and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was employed as a Registered Nurse in a hospital for about 15 years. She returned to Sacramento County in 2002 and resided in Galt.
In the past, she enjoyed racing “claimers” racecars at the Placerville Raceway and also making crafts, especially dolls, and sewing.
Her father, Robert D. Smith, preceded her in death in 1982.
Surviving her are a son, Richard Wirth of Galt; her mother, Alberta Smith of Galt; and two grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 12, in the Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi. Chaplain Bill Sherrill officiated. Committal followed in the Garden of Gospels at Cherokee Memorial park.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Tony Cortese
Tony Cortese (64) of Galt died Feb. 11, 2007 after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 16, 1942 in Richmond, Calif.
Mr. Cortese came to Galt in September 2005 when he bought a new home to be closer to his grandchildren. He had lived in San Jose for 55 years. He was president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 193 (NALC). He loved attending his grandchildren’s baseball and soccer games and was their No. 1 fan. He was generous in helping people in any way.
Surviving him is his wife, Barbara Cortese of Galt; daughter, Caroline Bauldry of Galt; grandson, Austin Bauldry and granddaughter, Ashley Bauldry; and sister, Mary Catalano of San Jose.
Services will be private. Ben Salas Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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