STEVEN T. ISLAS

Steven T. Islas, 56, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 18, 2021. He was born April 11, 1965, in Stockton California, the son of Michael and Lydia Islas.

Steve attended Annunciation Grammar School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He received his Bachelors degree in Sociology from California State University, Chico.

Steve married his college sweetheart, Valerie, with whom he shared twenty-nine years of marriage. Steve and Valerie were blessed with three daughters: Sarah (27), Aimee (25), and Julia (21). They were his pride and joy and he instilled in them a love for music and concerts, having attended many together.

Steve worked for the California Youth Authority for twenty-eight years, where he made life long friends. He was a member of Grace Point Church in Lodi, where he celebrated a faith in Christianity that he carried in every facet of his life. Steve was a lover of all sports and was a life long fan of the Boston Red Sox.

Steve’s legacy continues through those who loved him most: his wife, Valerie; their daughters, Sarah, Aimee, and Julia; his mother, Lydia; and his siblings, MaryAnn Fry (John), Ceci Sallee (Gary), Michael Islas, Danny Islas (Diane), Veronica Jackson (Mitch), and Matthew Islas; as well as his many nieces and nephews that he adored.

Services will be at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi. Visitation will be on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4-7 pm and funeral services on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to your local Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

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