Hospice of San Joaquin hosted a lighting ceremony for its Tree of Lights, which memorializes loved ones lost, on Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The event included comments from Hospice of San Joaquin Board of Directors President Donna Kane and San Joaquin Delta College Foundation Executive Director Joseph Feneck.
The Stockton tree, which is one of eight across San Joaquin County, is located at the mouth of the Delta College campus alongside the intersection of Pacific and Yokuts avenues.
Visitors at the Hospice Tree of Lights lighting ceremony in Stockton review names on the memorial boards on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERJaime Craig, right and her family take the initiative to flip the switch and illuminate the 35th annual Tree of Lights organized by Hospice of San Joaquin and Delta College on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY KIEMA GARRETTJaime Craig, right and her family take the initiative to flip the switch and illuminate the 35th annual Tree of Lights organized by Hospice of San Joaquin and Delta College on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERA sign at the Hospice Tree of Lights lighting ceremony on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERBefore lighting the tree at the Hospice of San Joaquin’s 35th annual Tree of Lights, Jaime Craig gives a heartfelt speech on hospice care and her appreciation for their help, in front of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY KIEMA GARRETTJaime Craig, poses with her family in front of the Tree of Lights’ light switch after illuminating the tree on Nov. 21, 2023 in front of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. PHOTO BY KIEMA GARRETTThe Hospice Tree of Lights after the lighting ceremony on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERThe Hospice Tree of Lights after the lighting ceremony on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERIndividuals gather at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton for the 35th annual Tree of Lights hospice event. This tree serves as a tribute to honor those who have departed. PHOTO BY KIEMA GARRETTVolunteers serve hot chocolate at the Hospice Tree of Lights lighting ceremony in Stockton on Nov. 21, 2023. PHOTO BY AZRIEL DRUMHELLERThe panels with names of memorialized loved ones at the Hospice Tree of Lights at San Joaquin Delta College. PHOTO BY ANEL GARAYThe Hospice Tree of Lights during daylight hours at San Joaquin Delta College. PHOTO BY ANEL GARAY
