Ms. Irene Killian de Ojeda died peacefully in Lodi on May 22, 2024 at the age of 85. Mother. Social justice warrior. Educator. Eucharistic minister. Mentor. Sailor. Greatly loved by all. She was born in Galt on June 26, 1938.
She is survived by her son Wayne Sauseda (Louise Heredia-Sauseda) of San Francisco, grandchildren Jennifer Jimenez (Brian) of Santa Barbara, Marisa Allen of Lodi, Alesandro Sauseda of San Francisco, and great grandchildren Celeste Jimenez, Aiden Allen and Zhavia Allen. She is also survived by her sisters of the heart Dianne Cookston and Kathleen Equinoa and dear friends Ruby Young, Yvonne Harrold and Ria Degroot.
She is preceded in death by her parents Irineo and Isabel Ojeda (née Zavala) and son Mark Sauseda.
She received her Masters in Education from Stanislaus State University and worked tirelessly in promoting social justice. She was a founding member of El Concilio, served on the San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Commission, was very active in Eucharistic ministry and several other community service activities through the Cathedral of the Annunciation.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to El Concilio at www.elconcilio.org. The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at Brookdale Senior Living in Lodi. Condolences can be shared on Irene's personal page on the DeYoung Memorial website.
A visitation for Irene will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N California St, Stockton, California 95202. A rosary will occur Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM, 601 N California St, Stockton, California 95202. A mass of christian burial will occur Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of the Annunciation, 400 W Rose St, Stockton, California 95203. A committal will occur Thursday, June 6, 2024 at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, 719 E Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95204.
Serving as pallbearers are Alesandro Sauseda, Salvador Arriaga, Jose Rodriguez, Jerry Ruiz, Pat Chase and Alex Bianchi.
