Jody Ellen Jones
10-25-23 to 10-19-25

Born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 25, 1923. Suffered from Multiple Myeloma cancer for many years. She fought the cancer with the love and support of her family and friends and in the loving care of the Brun’s Hospice Home of Alamo.

Survived by loving husband of 60 years, “Smoky” Joseph Jones, a daughter Marsha Habberstad and husband Gary both of St. Maries, Idaho, and a loving sister, Betty Berg of Pacheco, and many nieces, nephews, cousings and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and William Utley and a brother Bill Utley.

Jody met her husband in Boise, Idaho while working for the phone company. They lived in Boise for several years before moving to Antioch in 1956. Jody enjoyed working with senior citizens and she received the Transportation Award in 1981 for her work in helping run the bus office and in raising money for the first senior bus.

She was nominated for Citizen of the Year in 1983 for her volunteer work with seniors, American cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and the Deltal Learning Center. She was named Volunteer of the Year by the Contra Costa Food Bank in 1998 for her 25 years as the Antioch coordinator. Jody was nominated for Citizen of the Year again in 2002 for her work at the Joint Government Center for Senator Tom Torlakson, work with Delta Learning Center, The Riverview Garden Club and the Antioch Historical Society Museum. Whe was in charge of memorials at the museum for seven years and was the Saturday docent. Jody especially enjoyed showing school children through the museum.

In 2004, Jody received a plaque in appreciation for 25 years of volunteer service with the Friends of the Animal Services for work on the circulation of the “Paw Print” newsletter and posters. She was the club historian and enjoyed helping on fund raisers for the animals.

Jody enjoyed riding on trains with husband Smoky, gardening, making posters for special occasions and special friends, reading and spending time with family and friends and her cats. A close friend once remarked, “Jody’s purpose in life ws to help others, Jody’s life exemplifies service and kindness”.

Through her faith, she enters eternal life with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

A celebration of Jody’s life will be held on Sunday, October 28th, at 1 pm at the Antioch Historical Society Museum at 1500 West 4th Street, Antioch. In the spirit of Jody’s life the family encourages donations to the Antioch Friends of the Animals, the Antioch Historical Society and to the Brun’s Hospice House in Alamo. The family thanks you for your prayers.

Charlie Ochoa at Lynn House Art Gallery

Partner with His Wife Carmen in GATO – Give Always To Others & Company

Jesus Carlos Ochoa “Charlie – the Video Guy”

June 4, 1938 – March 10, 2012 Antioch, California

Beloved husband of 47 years of Carmen Aguilar-Ochoa, father to Carlos Jude and “Papa” to grandson Carlos, passed away on March 11, 2012 at the age of 73.

He was born June 4, 1938 in Antioch, attended Liberty High School in Brentwood, leaving before graduation to join the US Army. Charlie retired from Gaylord, leaving him the time to do what he does best, spend time on creating video documentaries for Give Always to Others & Company, with his wife and spend time with his son and grandson.  He was one of the first and most active community producers for the local cable access channel and touched many lives with the lens of his camera; preserving precious memories for the families and community members in Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Oakley and Brentwood.

Charlie was very active in the community: current President of Fiberboard Club of Antioch, past member of local scuba dive club, former member of John F. Kennedy Memorial Committee, board member of Give Always to Others & Co.  Charlie was a strong believer in good health and everyday he walked and swam at the gym. He had a smile for everyone he met, but especially for his grandchild, Carlos.  Together they spent time walking to the park, swimming in the pool, recycling cans and plastics for saving bonds for Carlos’s education, teaching him about nature in the park, enjoying watching the squirrels run up and down and feeding the feral cats.  He also enjoyed relaxing in his home in South Lake Tahoe. He spent many mornings with a group of retired friends at Jack in the Box solving the problems of the world.

Charlie is also survived by his brothers and sisters,  Ruben Ochoa of Martinez, Ofelia Pease of Brentwood, Gilbert Ochoa of Seal Beach, Grace Bustos of Oakley, and  John Ochoa of Fairfield.

A memorial mass will be held Monday, March 19^th, 10 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Antioch. The family wishes masses to be held in his name or donation to a favorite charity, such as Give Always to Others & Co.

Courtesy of the Antioch Arts & Cultural Foundation website – To see more photos of Charlie, please visit the page on their website by clicking here.