George John Mifsud

August 10, 1943 - July 22, 2024

George John Mifsud, 80, of Linden, CA, passed away on July 22, 2024. Born on August 10, 1943, in San Francisco, he was the beloved son of Maltese immigrant parents Angelo Mifsud and Mary Calleja Mifsud.

George's life was marked by his devotion to his family, his faith, and his community. He served in the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam in 1967. On May 31,1969, George married Joan Elizabeth Mansell. They eventually had a son and a daughter and built a loving family over the next 55 years. 

George was an entrepreneur who owned and operated George Mifsud Trucking for over 20 years, a business he built from the ground up and loved seeing grow over time. He was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a longstanding member of the Linden Lions Club, where he cherished both the philanthropic work they did and the many friendships he formed over the years.

George's greatest joy in life was his four grandchildren, whom he adored and considered his “greatest achievement”.  He also found immense pleasure in meticulous gardening, reading and took pride in his many woodworking projects along with other endeavors that involved building and creating.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Mifsud, their children, Christian and ShaNee Mifsud of Stockton, CA, and Ginelle Mifsud Daugherty of Fresno, CA, and his four grandchildren, Anastasia Mifsud, Rocco Mifsud, Hudson Daugherty, and Finn Daugherty. He is also survived by his five older sisters, Jenny Flood, Nan Mifsud, Lucy Romer, Rita Sinclair, and Maryann Mifsud, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents Angelo and Mary Mifsud and two brothers Joseph and Edward Mifsud.

SERVICE

A rosary and funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Linden on August 12, 2024, at 10:30 am.  Following the service, a reception will be held at the Linden Lions Banquet Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mifsud family.

Mark Lucas

July 1, 1952 - July 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Lucas, age 72, on July 20th, 2024. Born on July 1, 1952, in Tracy, CA, Mark lived a rich and fulfilling life in Stockton, raising his family and leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Mark attended Lincoln High School and later studied at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He had an illustrious career in operations and management, dedicating 40 years to his work worldwide. His professional accomplishments were matched by his remarkable personal traits.

Mark was a husband, father, grandfather and friend with a captivating personality. Funny, charismatic, intelligent, and handy, he was the epitome of wit and humor. Known for his hilarious dad jokes, Mark always had a knack for making everyone around him laugh.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Nancy Lucas; his daughter, Jennifer Boras; son-in-law, Michael; and two cherished granddaughters, Teagan and Riley. Mark was an avid San Francisco Giants fan, enjoyed playing bocce ball, and loved cracking a good joke. Mark’s whole life was dedicated to his family, and he always showed up for those he loved, bringing joy and humor into every moment.

Mark Lucas will be forever remembered for his ability to bring joy, his unwavering commitment to loved ones, and his infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

SERVICE

Friends and family are invited to Memorial Services on August 8th, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

The family kindly requests flowers be sent to the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lucas family.

Lamberto Tayag, Sr.

Lamberto Dayrit Tayag, Sr., born to Pascual and Francisca Tayag on March 9, 1930 in the Philippines, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Stockton, CA.

Bert, as he was fondly called, lived a full life that centered around his family. He was very considerate, loving, generous, kind-hearted and amicable. His love for life was incredible.  He did his best to stay healthy, so he could still live longer.  His zesty morning greetings were very uplifting.   He was very creative, with an exceptional memory for his age at 93. He enjoyed building and creating cabinets, shelves, trash cans artistically, or anything he needed for his convenience out of cardboard boxes. He loved watching various YouTube videos, especially WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) shows. Most of all, he enjoyed playing the card game called "tongits" with loved-ones as well as Bingo with his friends.

His long years of combined federal service employment with the USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East) and Pacific Stars and Stripes between 1950-1980 at the former Clark Air Base, Philippines, made him qualified to migrate with his spouse and a daughter to the United States in 1987. He lived in Alabama, New Jersey, and various cities in CA, but spent most of his remaining years in Stockton, CA. In his younger years, he enjoyed his travels to different places in the US, Canada, Japan and Europe.

Bert was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years (Consolacion) parents, 4 siblings - Candido, Conrado, Alfredo, Ofelia. He is survived by his eight children – Belinda, Vergelito, Dean, Lilibeth, Lamberto Jr, Joselito, Nolasco and Abbigail, 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful Catholic, who regularly viewed Sunday masses online.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him, but we are so grateful to God for the blessing of his long life well-lived.

Antonio Mena

July 8th, 1984 - May 21st, 2023

Antonio Luis Mena, 38, of Lodi, California, passed away on May 21st, 2023. He was born on July 8th, 1984, in French Camp, California, to Antonio Mena Sr. and Ana Ruba. 

For many years, Antonio worked alongside his father, Tony Sr., in their auto body repair business. Prior to his illness, he worked as an Armed Security Guard at various Security companies in the Stockton, Tracy and Bay area. 

Antonio was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and spent a lot of time rebuilding motorcycles with his father.  He loved his family and especially loved hanging out with his three nephews, Joe, Ben, and Luke, who fondly referred to him as "Uncle Favorite". 

Although Antonio had not attended church for many years, at an early age, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in Stockton, California. 

Antonio is survived by his father Antonio Mena Sr., mother Ana Ruba, and sisters, Jessica Mena, Nadine Mena Jones, and Steffy Mena. He is preceded in death by his brother Alexander Mena. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial will follow on a later date and will be announced at the service. 

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John Blotti, Sr.

July 24, 1951 - July 31, 2022

John passed away in Stockton, California at the age of 71. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1951. He grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from Denfield High. He found the love of his life and moved to Stockton, California in 1976. He was a laborer of Valley Tomato for about 25 years. He was a security guard for about 15 years. He was a lumber worker for about 2 years. He is survived by his wife Nora Blotti, 4 children Shelly Blotti, Sandra Vann, John Blotti Jr. and Mark Blotti, 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He also has 1 living sister who lives in Wisconsin and 2 brothers who live in Minnesota. His happiness came from God and his whole family.

Services: Viewing Tuesday 16th at 10:00am, with the service starting at 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.

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Diana Fay Quenzer

August 11, 1941 - June 19, 2022

Diana Fay Quenzer passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2022 in San Ramon, California with her family by her side.

Diana was born on August 11, 1941 in French Camp, California to Herbert and Hulda Quenzer. She grew up in Stockton and on a dairy farm in Galt. In 1959 Diana and her family moved to Sunnyvale, where Diana graduated from Sunnyvale High School in 1959. In 1986 Diana settled in the San Ramon Valley, where she lived for over thirty years. Diana spent the last ten years with the love of her life, Robert Young in El Cerrito, California.

Diana was a trailblazer for women of her era, with a vibrant career in the aerospace industry.  After working for Teledyne Ryan in San Diego for 5 years, she dedicated 34 years of her life at Lockheed Martin. There, she earned many awards working on countless projects as a technician, including the Milstar and the Hubble Space Telescope, the ABL Space Station, the Gravity Probe B gyroscope, and Star Wars Laser Program. Her proudest achievement was her work on the NASA Viking Project, which was the first U.S. mission to land a spacecraft on Mars to take photographs, collect data, and look for possible signs of life. We are thankful for her service in advancing the boundaries of science and the defense of our country.

Diana was also very gifted when it came to creating beautiful spaces. Whether it be gorgeous gardens and lush landscapes where her love of plants and flowers were showcased, or creating masterpieces with wood or macrame, her meticulous eye for detail dazzled us all.

Diana loved her children and grandchildren most of all.  She was a hardworking, devoted mother who did so much for her children. Diana was admired for having a bold and brave personality, and she never shielded away from speaking her mind. She was loved by so many for her humor, kindness, love of the Lord, and her beautiful smile.

Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Lisa (Josh) Herrero of Livermore,CA; Timothy (Jessica) Louie of Martinez,GA; and Cheryl Louie of San Ramon, CA; her step-daughters Susan Schaaphok of Keno, OR and Teresa Carrol of Anacortes,WA; and her grandchildren Hannah, Olivia, Tommy, Ronin, Kelly, and Kate.

Diana was proceeded in death by her mother and father, Herbert and Hulda Quenzer, her bothers, Henry and Timothy, and her beloved sister, Elaine.

Diana will be laid to rest on Friday, July 8th at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon on Friday, July 8th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 12:00pm noon on Friday, July 8th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

RECEPTION

Lunch to follow at 2pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Quenzer family.

Francisca R. Gomez

Francisca R Gómez was born March 21, 1929 in San Bernandino County, CA and passed away at her home in Stockton, CA surrounded by family on March 2, 2022, just weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband and hunny Antonio Lopez Gomez. 

She will be remembered by her 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Her dedication to her family and loved ones will always be cherished by those who knew her, and her generosity never forgotten. Her kindness was always shown through her warm smile and warm plates of food, especially her tacos and tamales, a staple of her kitchen and home. 

To our mom, grandma, granny and beloved Francisca, you will forever be cherished and missed. Until we meet again.. with love and remeberance, your family. 

Robin David Richards

Robin David Richards went to be with his Savior on February 15, 2022, following a bravely fought battle with ALS. Born July 19, 1944, he was 77 years old.

Robin joined the army out of high school during the Vietnam war. He was assigned to Alaska and finally to the Southwest where he felt the climate was more conducive to his good health - a major factor in his having a home built in Pahrump, Nevada where he lived nearly 20 years.

Following his military service, Robin was employed for 20 years as a special delivery postal worker. He earned several awards for safely driving the postal vehicle used on his job.

In his forties, Robin took up running races and marathons for which he won numerous ribbons and trophies.

Robin’s wife, Sandy, and his parents, Vernon and Irene Robinson Richards, as well as his sibling, all preceded him his death. He leaves behind six nieces (Neva, Linda, Deanna, Janella, Chelese and Judy), two nephews (Craig and Mike), and cousins (Emma, Nell, Janet, Carol, Joy, Bill, Helen, Melvin, Phil [Butch], Danell, Carolyn, Judy, Marjorie, Nancy, and Rosalie). Robin was especially grateful, to his niece, Neva, her husband, Sean, and great nephew, Dylan, for the loving care they gave him at their Ripon , California home during his months of declining health. Robin was a beloved son, uncle, and cousin.

Nancy Fleming

April 28, 1939 - December 1, 2021

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Wife Nancy Fleming passed peacefully on December 1, 2021. She truly was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside; full of love, compassion, youthfulness and smiles.

Nancy was born to Sarah Keller Fox and Gottlieb "Scott" Fox. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, and the love of her life, Shelby Fleming. She spent the last years of her life and was remarried to husband, John Moyer.

Nancy is survived by children Saundra and Terry Fleming, grand children Alyson Bassarik, Adrianne Bradley and Emily Fleming and 7 great grandchildren. She truly loved all her children and grandchildren very, very much.

Nancy enjoyed spending time with her husband, family- including her pets, camping and traveling.

Come help us celebrate the love and life of Nancy Fleming. A woman that not only had a zest for life but shared it with everyone she knew. Let us not forget her beautiful smile, her brightness, nor her compassion. The Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Held at Tower Park Village Hall (14950 Softwind Dr, Lodi. We want the memorial to be jovial and full of light, like she was, so dress for a celebratory occasion. Kindly reply and give number of guests to: adrihope81@gmail.com

There will be a private family graveside service January 28th at 1 pm in Galt.

“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. Death cannot kill what never dies.” - William Penn

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fleming family

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Michelle Lozano

February 12, 1972 - May 27, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 1:30pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lozano family.

Charlotte Goeringer

  August 6, 1945 - July 21, 2018

Charlotte Goeringer passed away in Stockton on July 21, 2018 at the age of 72. She was born in Reedley, CA to Dan and Marie Goeringer on August 6, 1945. Charlotte loved reading, gardening and was an avid collector of many things. She loved the beach and going on vacations to Pacific Grove and Monterey.  She retired from San Joaquin County after 39 years of service, most of that time she was an Eligibility Worker Unit Chief at Human Services Agency.  She is survived by her daughter: Natalie Keefover of Stockton; Grandsons: Justin and Zachary Keefover; Great Grandson: Joey Keefover. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Schmidt.

INURNMENT

Inurnment will be private by family.

Loyd Lindsey

January 14, 1937 - July 21, 2018

Loyd Ray Lindsey of Galt California who was born January 14, 1937, passed away on July 21 2018 peacefully surrounded by his family.  Raised as a dairy farmer, Ray was a marine reservist, a BYU graduate, and a long-time eight grade math teacher with the Lincoln Unified School District.  He was a scoutmaster and explorer Post Advisor for many years and inspired the lives of many young men. In college he was mountain rescue and a surveyor.  His greatest joy was telling stories to his scouts, school kids, and family.  He was preceded in death by his parents Oden T. Lindsey and Stella Mae (Taunton) Lindsey, sisters Juanita Lorimer, Mary Lou Lehr , and Helen Thomas, and his wife of 56 years Dawnyse (Summerhays) Lindsey.  Ray has left us to join his wife, which bring his children great comfort at this difficult time.  He is survived by his four sons Rodney, Jeffery, John, and William, three daughter-in-laws, (who he always viewed as his own), fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Twin Cities Ward in Galt.

VIEWING

There will be a viewing preceding the funeral at the Galt Chapel beginning at 9:00am.

SERVICE

Open funeral services will be held at the Twin Cities building at 10:00 Saturday July 28th.  The Church is at 972 Vintage Oak Avenue, Galt. Galt Chapel, beginning at 9 AM.  The committal will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park and a reception at the LDS church in Galt.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lindsey family.

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Ethel Nietschke

April 15, 1928 - July 21, 2018

Ethel Pearl Nietschke, 90,  passed away peacefully in her hometown, Lodi, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  She was born in Lodi, CA on April 15, 1928 to Albert and Bertha Nies.

In 1948, Ethel became the Lodi Grape Festival Queen celebrating the 100th anniversary of the California Gold Rush.  She was a homemaker, taking care of a ranch outside Lodi for over 50 years.  She took up oil painting in her later years and was commissioned by many to do specialty subject paintings.

Ethel is survived by two daughters, Gayle Stroble and Debra Charlberg, three grandchildren Nickolas Bryant, Ashley Upshaw and Andrew Upshaw, also survived by seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband Paul Nietschke, parents Albert and Bertha Nies, son Kenneth Nietschke, and grandchild Kari Lynn.

Memorial contributions can be made to Dementia Society of America.

Funeral services will be held 9:00 am on Friday, July 27th, 2018 at the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, in Lodi.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Nietschke family.

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Harry Wiebe

March 9, 1925 - July 21, 2018  

VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 31, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am for family and from 11:00am to 8:00pm for the public at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at 10:00am at the Cherokee Memorial Park , 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Constance George

March 2, 1929 - July 18, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the George family.

T.J. Colvin

August 5, 1934 - July 15, 2018 T.J."Ted" Colvin

Born August 5, 1934 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2018 in Lodi, CA. He came to Sisquoc, CA at the age of 1, moved to Modesto, CA at 5 and to Stockton at 19. He worked as a door to door milkman for Cloverleaf/Crystal for 18 years. He worked for Yolland Materials/Pacific Flooring supply as a wholesale salesman for 33 years. He moved to Ft. Bragg, CA, upon his retirement in 2004. He moved to Lodi in 2015 to be closer to family. T.J. loved hunting, fishing and softball and all of his family. He coached and umpired for many years at Western Little League in Stockton. Survived by sons Steven Colvin of Lodi, Jeff Colvin (Phyllis) of Lodi. 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grand children as well as 2 step daugh- ters, 5 step grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren, Also survived by Ex-wife Jan Neri. Preceded in death by Father Drexel Colvin Sr., Mother Rosetta Colvin, Brothers Drexel Colvin Jr., Floyd Colvin, Daughter Susan Colvin, Stepson David Keller, Ex-Wife Susanne Felton.

SERVICE

There will be a memorial service on his birthday Sunday August 5, 2018 at 11:00am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park.  at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. Interment will be private. The family would like to thank Brad, Pam and all his caregivers at Ashley Place assisted living in Lodi for his wonderful, loving care in his last months.

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Loren Dickerson

May 21, 1930 - July 15, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dickerson family.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Sunday July 22, 2018 from 12:30pm - 8:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA 95240.

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Genola Jeffrey

June 28, 1933 - July 13, 2018

Genola Jeffrey, 85, of Stockton, passed away July 13, 2018. Born June 28, 1933 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Aster Reed and Maggie Tanner.  Genola worked for 25 years as a clerk for the San Joaquin County Superior Court. She will be remembered by many as a humble, kind person who loved people. Genola made anyone feel instantly comfortable with her peaceful aura, so much that many people called her Mom. A Christian woman, she loved her family, her church, and her community.

Genola leaves behind her children, Clifford Guidry, Jr (Wilafred), Early Guidry, Sr (Tina), and Renee Johnson, and her grandchildren, Earl Guidry, Jr, Crystal Guidry, Darius Guidry, Tiffany Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Dahlisha Guidry, Clarissa Guidry, and 2 great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her sister, Mildred Dread and brother, Special Reed. Preceding Genola in passing are her parents, husband Horace Jeffrey, children, Clarence Guidry and Charles Johnson, Jr, and siblings, Grant Reed and Odester McKinley.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 2-8pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, California. Funeral and Homegoing Services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 20, 2018 at God’s Throne Baptist Church, 405 E. Lindsay St.,

VISITATION

The visitation will be held on Thursday July 19, 2018 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm in the visitation room in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The service will be held on Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:00am at God's Throne Baptist Church at 405 E. Lindsay St. in Stockton, CA.

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Ezequiel Lopez

June 17, 1971 - July 13, 2018  

SERVICE

There will be a Rosary/Mass held on Monday July 30, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Anne's Catholic Church   215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopez family.

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Jaswant Singh

March 23rd, 1939 - July 12th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Singh family.

Service

Services will be held on Saturday, July 21st, 2018, at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

A witness cremation will follow at 11:45am (Saturday, July 21st, 2018).