Hospice News

News about Hospice of San Joaquin, our Butterfly Auxliary and our community impact in the greater San Joaquin area 

Dec. 20, 223 | Stocktonia

Longtime local volunteer Sharon Benninger named Stocktonian of the year

Benninger, a longtime nonprofit leader and retired school teacher, was named the 70th Stocktonian of the year by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and Central Valley Association of Realtors Stockton Council....

Oct. 19, 2023 | Caravan News

Hospice of San Joaquin Tree of Lights celebrates 35 years

“Light up a light, light up a life.” Hospice of San Joaquin is celebrating 35 years of bringing honor to loved ones through their Tree of Lights events throughout San Joaquin County, and beyond....

Oct. 19, 2023 | Caravan News

Tree of Lights, parade ready to set Lodi aglow

Lodi will officially kick-off the holiday season on Dec. 1 when a decades-old tradition of honoring loved ones lights up city hall next month....

Feb. 13, 2022

7 San Joaquin County women to be honored 

Seven San Joaquin County women will be honored for their accomplishments Tuesday at the 46th annual Susan B. Anthony Women of Achievement award ceremony....

Dec. 21, 2021 | Stockton Record

'She was a trailblazer': Beverly Fitch McCarthy championed feminism, arts, community causes

Beverly Fitch McCarthy was a champion of the arts, a feminist pioneer and a dedicated public servant.... 

Nov. 24, 2021 | Stockton Record

'Not forgotten': Hospice of San Joaquin's Tree of Lights ceremonies honor loved ones

About 8,000 lights illuminated the tree at the first ceremony event of this holiday season, in representation of a loved one being remembered and honored....

Nov. 30, 2021 | Manteca/Ripon Bulletin 

Seeing the Light

The Christmas Tree-Lighting ceremony is back after COVID-19....

Nov. 4, 2019 | News on 6

Father with cancer gets dying wish to watch son graduate from hospice bed

A father's dying wish to see his son's high school graduation was fulfilled from his hospice bed....

Feb. 19, 2019 | Lodi News-Sentinel 

Stokes to join Lodi Community Hall of Fame

Although she has earned numerous awards for community service during her career volunteering with local charities, Lodian Sharon Stokes was still surprised to learn that she will be inducted into the Lodi Community Hall of Fame in March....

Dec 26, 2016 | KCRA

Memory Bears made from the clothing of dead loved ones

'Every time I touch it, it reminds me of my husband. It's like hugging him again'....

Feb 16, 2015 | Lodi News-Sentinel 

Three local women recieve Susan B. Anthony award

From water issues to women’s abuse and end of life care, three local women have helped behind the scenes in various community organizations....

Dec. 14, 2013 | Stockton Record

Holidays can be a difficult time for grieving families

The holiday season is a time of celebrations, traditions and family reunions...