Velma Backues Obituary

We bid farewell to Velma Backues of Stockton, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 3, 2025 at the age of 83. Velma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernie Creamer and Camille Creamer; and her significant other Earl Rieger. She is survived by: her daughters, Cathy Stagg (John) of Stockton, Peggy Canepa (Joe) of Clements and Penny Basso (Greg Risso) of Stockton; her grandchildren, Rick Stagg (Dawn), Ashley Stagg, Corinne Burkhard (Garrett), Allison Nutting (Brody), Emily Canepa, Chris Canepa (Morgan), Mackenzie, Taylor and Lauren Basso; her great grandchildren, Brandon Stagg, Adalynn Harbut, Nora Nutting and Isabella Burkhard; and her brothers, Don Creamer (Geri) of Stockton and Ron Creamer of Stockton. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to Vitas Hospice.