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Richard Bokides Obituary
Woodbridge, CA
Richard Bokides
August 10, 1934 - March 15, 2009
Richard Bokides, 74 of Woodbridge, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in Hospice House of San Joaquin. Richard was born in Dawson, N.M. to Nick and Despena Bokides on August 10, 1934. He moved to Stockton at the age of 13 with his family. Richard graduated from Stockton College and joined the U.S. Air Force. He served his country for 4 years. He also was a helicopter mechanic and worked at Sharp's Army Depot for 12 years. Richard owned and operated several mini-marts and service stations in the area. Richard and his 2 brothers were the original owners of the 3 B's Truck Stop at Flag City. He owned and operated the Flag City Chevron for several years. Richard was a member of the South Stockton Lions Club, Jester's Club, Waterloo Athletic Club and the Valley Lodge # 135 F & AM in Linden. He was an avid 49er fan and season ticket holder for many years. He also loved the San Francisco Giants and Past Board Member of Delta Fire District.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Syble Bokides of 49 years; son Richard James Bokides of Los Angeles and daughter Bridget Ann Bokides of Folsom. Brother of Manuel (Mel) Bokides of Stockton and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton. Father Luke Palumbis officiating. Private family committal in Cherokee Memorial Park. Visitation hours Thursday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way at Beckman Rd., Lodi. Max Carroll assisting the family.
Memorial contributions to either Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton 95204 or St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, 95204 are preferred. Please sign our online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com.
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Tom Arcoleo
March 13, 2021
Dick was a gentle giant. He loved his family and enjoyed his friends he was kind and generous and always had a great sense of humor just can’t believe it’s been 12 years. God bless
David & Erlene Price
March 26, 2009
March 26 2009
Mel and the Bokides Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Larry Matuska
March 24, 2009
Dear Syble,
I'm so sorry to hear that Dick passed away. I hope that you are doing well.
Charles and Elon Ruge
March 23, 2009
Dear Aunt Syble, Brigette, Richard Our thoughts and prayers are with you . I will always think of him, Uncle Dick was the best. I have great memories and pictures to cherish. with love ,Elon and family
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AnnMarie Dell'Aringa (Marquez)
March 21, 2009
Dearest Syble,
So sorry to learn of Dick's passing.May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Love,
AnnMarie
Larry & Georgia Mills
March 21, 2009
Dear Sybil,
Dick was a long time friend from the South Stockton Lions Club, and the Jesters Club. He will be missed by all who knew him! Our sincere condolences to the Bokides' Family.
Karen Baker
March 20, 2009
Syble and family, You are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss and know that Dick will be missed by many.
Karen Baker and Colleen Murdock
Tania Montanez
March 20, 2009
Syble, Richard & Brigette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Richard was such a sweet man and I will always remember his kindess. Such a larger than life presance but such a down to earth man. I will always cherish the times I was able to share with him be it a game or a crab feed he was usually the life of the event. I remember the crab feed where he and my mom had a bit too much wine and still tease her about it to this day. She blames him but we both thought it was hilarious. God Bless and know you are in my prayers.
Love, Tania Montanez
Tom Arcoleo
March 20, 2009
Syble,Richard,Bridget
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful person that I am glad I had the privelage to know.Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann O'Connor
March 19, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Mel, and the rest of the family.
Best regards,
Ann O'Connor
Penny Gardner
March 19, 2009
Syble, we were so sorry to hear about Dick. He put up a good fight for years. I hope everything else is well with you. We haven't seen you in so long.
Penny and Bill Gardner
Jill Neri-Alley
March 19, 2009
Syble..I was very sorry to read of the passing of Richard. He had such a wonderful smile, great sense of humor and was always happy.
He was one of the "our" favorite customers at Bank of Stockton, Quail Lakes Branch.
My condolences to you and your family
Frank Baker
March 19, 2009
Syble, Bridget, Richard -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through these next few days and weeks. Donna and I are so greateful that we had the opportunity to have breakfast with Dick two years ago, and get the chance to reminisce about the "good old days". We shared some laughter and wonderful memories, even though it was obvious that Dick's health had deteriorated. Some of my most favorite memories of Stockton, were those when we were the "beneficiary" of the "Bokides Hospitality"; many, many good times! Take solace in the fact that Dick is no longer suffering, and is now in God's hands, reunited with previously departed family and friends. God's blessings to all of you.
Frank and Donna
Mike & Stephanie (Lakatsas) Craig
March 19, 2009
Our deepest Sympathy to the Bokides family. May God grant all of you the strength that you need to get through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Linda Stoops
March 19, 2009
Syble,
So sorry to read of Richards passing. He was one of those customers that I remember fondly from Bank of Stockton. I remember the great time we all had at the crab feed oh so many years ago!
Please take care of yourself--you are in my thoughts.
Linda Stoops
Bank of Stockton, retired
Danny O'Neel Sr.
March 19, 2009
My condolences and prayers to all of the Bokides family. I met the Bokides brothers in 1968. I knew Mel, as I worked at the Texaco on Miner & Wilson Way. What a great and dynamic family. The community has lost a great assest. May all of the family be blessed with strength and contentment during this difficult time.
Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home
March 18, 2009
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