Doris Montilla Unsod, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Lodi, California, just shy of her 78th birthday. Born in Stockton, California on December 6, 1946, Doris resided in both Stockton and Manteca.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dionisio and Iluminada Unsod, as well as her granddaughter Kamryn Udy, Doris is survived by her devoted children; Douglas Codog (Theresa) and Danessa Udy (David Graham), and her cherished grandchildren, Quin Udy, Marissa Codog, Kylie Udy, and Kaden Graham. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Lurlene Chu (Steven) and her children Kevin Chu (Kathy) and Lesley Austin (Ray) and their children; Jeramy and Keana. Doris also leaves behind her lifelong dearest friends, Joequita Nadal and Debbie Mercado.
Doris resided in Stockton and attended Edison High School before her family relocated to Manteca, where she graduated from Manteca High School in 1964. She began her career as a teachers aide in Stockton Unified School District. Doris later transitioned to the position of Facilities Planner for the district. She later became the Facilities Planner at Lammersville School District in Mountain House until she retired. Doris dedicated 45 years to educational institutions and left an indelible mark on those who knew her.
Doris' parents were one of the founding families of the Filipino Center Plaza, which sparked her passion for community advocacy. She served as the president of the Associated Filipino Organization (AFO) of San Joaquin County. She served proudly and it was, in fact, the fabric of her existence. Her commitment to service extended to her past position on the board of the California Human Development Corporation and the Stockton Fil-Am Lions Club.
In her quieter moments, Doris loved reading and spending time with her sister, her children, and her grandchildren, attending their sporting events, sharing in their milestones, and nurturing those relationships with love. She also loved traveling to the beaches along the California Coast and abroad with family and friends.
Doris will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will remember her for her strength, kindness, dedication, and the love she shared so generously. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank.
P.L. Fry and Son is honored to be serving the Unsod family. A Memorial will be on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. held at P.L. Fry and Son Chapel, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca, Ca. For direct condolences to the family or to watch the memorial live visit
www.plfryandson.com
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Saturday, January 4, 2025
