obituaries

John Kuan Huie

John Kuan Huie
February 2, 1926 - December 18, 2025

John Kuan Huie, who was very proud and happy to have maintained an active, healthy and independent lifestyle at the age of 100 (as per Chinese calendar and traditions), passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Rocklin, California, surrounded by his loving family.

John was a devoted husband and loving father whose greatest joy in life was his family.  As it grew to include spouses, significant others, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, his heart expanded just as generously.  He often expressed how deeply blessed and grateful he felt, and his love and kindness embraced them all. 

John was born in China on February 2, 1926. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Sau. Together they were blessed with three children—Chuck, Susie, and Wayne. The family immigrated to Stockton, California in 1962, where they later welcomed Daniel, Peter, Andrew, and Vera, further enriching their close-knit household.

During his early years in Hong Kong, John worked at a Chinese medicinal shop preparing herbs and traditional medicines. He later found employment at the Hong Kong Electric Laundry Company, often traveling by ferry to work and spending several days away from home to support his family. After coming to the United States, John continued to work tirelessly, always learning and striving to better himself so he could provide for those he loved.

John began his career in America at Stockton’s well-known Islander Restaurant, where he was hired as a dishwasher and later advanced to the position of cook. He went on to become a partner and chef at the Far East Café.  He later joined the popular Sampan Chinese Smorgy where he served as head chef for many years, up until his retirement.  His chow mein and Chinese chicken salad were legendary among patrons, who agreed his dishes were truly “second to none.”

In 2001, John and Sau moved to Rocklin, California, where they spent their retirement years enjoying the comfort of family and the community around them. John treasured simple daily pleasures: morning walks, practicing Tai Chi, reading Chinese newspapers, and dining out with his children. These routines reflected his lifelong discipline, curiosity, and appreciation for life.

John had a deep and enduring passion for Tai Chi and took great pride in practicing and performing it with a group in Stockton.  After relocating to Rocklin, he continued his dedication to the art and discovered a new calling in sharing it with others. At his neighborhood park, he taught morning Tai Chi exercises to hundreds of students who were inspired by his vitality and gentle spirit. One admirer even created a Meetup page for his class, allowing his teachings to reach an even wider audience.

John was profoundly loved and respected by his students and friends, who will remember him not only for his skill, but for his patience, humility, and warmth. His influence touched countless lives, and his legacy of congeniality, enthusiasm, perseverance and generosity will live on in all who knew him.

Sau passed in May of the same year, 2025.  John and Sau are survived by their children Chuck (Aida), Susie (Kevin), Wayne (Laura), Daniel (Vivian), Peter (Julie), Andrew (Debby) and Vera (Mark).  They are also survived by their twelve grandchildren, Dr. Ashley (Dr. Andrew), Amelia (Brandon), April, Gina (Kelly), Kristina, Linda (Kevin), Philip (Sarah), Kyle (Brenda), AJ (Brittany), Jessica, Brandon and Kayla.  

In addition, they are survived by fifteen great-grandchildren: Olivia, KJ, Kiana, Kole, Kaie, Kodi, Konor, Kali Sau, Xavier, Saoirse, Theodore, Liam, Amelia, Elizabeth, and Adeline — with more expected in 2026.

VISITATION AND SERVICE:
A visitation will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi, CA on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00 pm.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm, with a Celebration of Life after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association via this link https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/HUIEFAMILY

Friends and family are also able to donate by texting HUIEFAMILY to 71777 (message and data rates may apply)

or to the Chinese Benevolent Association.  Donations can be made in memory of John K. Huie to CBA, 212 East Lafayette St, Stockton, CA  95203.

Condolences may be left in John’s online guestbook at https://www.cherokeememorial.com

Noah Juan Auburn Tracy

October 31, 2008 - December 28, 2025

Obituary

Noah Juan Auburn Tracy was born 10/31/2008, our Halloween baby whose first outfit was a ghost onesie. Noah loved his birthday from the time he was old enough to understand what everyone was doing. He loved dressing up and walking from house to house asking for candy. He once believed all the children were dressing up just for him, because it was his birthday. Growing up he loved Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ben 10, and Spiderman. However, once he discovered his love for basketball around the age of 7, he was instantly hooked! He loved spending hours practicing, shooting baskets, imitating his favorite players (Derrick Rose, James Harden, Steph Curry, Damien Lillard and Ja Morant among others) and playing horse. He played basketball for many teams during his time with the YMCA winning countless medals, growing as an athlete, and scoring many many points with his signature three point shot. Noah was a kind, loving, funny, quiet yet friendly young man. "Nowie" was always making his mother laugh with his jokes and funny sayings. Noah was also an excellent student who earned straight "A"s. Beyond his academic and athletic achievements, Noah also dedicated his time working with the youth at the Seifert Community Center where he once attended. Noah always wanted to help his family and friends if he could. He was a sweet boy and respectful to everyone he met. Noah also loved music, playing video games online with friends, and dressing to impress! He never left the house (even for the smallest task) without looking his absolute best. He was a constant perfectionist when it came to his appearance as he would spend hours getting ready. He was always sure to keep up with the latest fashion. He cleaned his favorite sneakers often, and always had his hair styled immaculately. Noah will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his legacy will live on in our hearts. The memories he shared with all of us will forever be cherished. Noah brought joy to everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. His impact on the world was short but powerful and his memory will forever live on within many. He is loved and remembered by his mother Breanna Vinson; father Bobby Tracy Jr., grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several cousins.

Service

Private service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Contact family for details.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tracy family.

David Simas

November 8, 1941 - November 27, 2025

David John Simas, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27,2025 at the age of 84.

Born on November 8,1941 he lived a life defined by resilience, humility, and service to others. He was a man of quiet strength, steady character, and deep compassion, known for showing up when it mattered most.

After finding sobriety, he dedicated more than 56 years of his life to recovery and to helping others do the same. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, he became a source of hope, guidance, and stability to countless individuals. His wisdom, honesty, and unwavering commitment to sobriety changed lives and created a legacy that will endure far beyond his years.

Above all else, he loved his family. He was a devoted father and a proud grandfather, and his presence was a constant source of support, humor, and love. His lessons were often simple but lasting — go to work, live with integrity, help others when you can, and life is good.

He is survived by two sons, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, his AA community, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

SERVICE
A chapel service will be held for family and friends on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240 followed by a private family placement of ashes and then a Celebration of Life for his last meeting.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness, service, or support to someone in recovery — a reflection of the life he lived and the values he carried forward.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Simas family.

George Quihuis Jr.

December 11, 1971 - January 6, 2026

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Quihuis family.

Lori Diane Littleton

Lori Diane Littleton
September 14, 1954 - January 5, 2026

Lori Diane Littleton, known affectionately as Lori to her friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 71. Born on September 14, 1954, in the beautiful town of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, Lori’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness, her passion for history, and her love for her family and friends.

Lori’s life was a testament to her character; she lived her life to the fullest and had the beautiful gift of gab. She had an extraordinary ability to connect with others and make them feel like family. She was very passionate about calling her friends and family regularly to check in on them and share about all current life events.

Being an adoptee, herself, she became an avid researcher of genealogy. Lori dedicated countless hours to helping adoptive families reunite, a testament to her compassionate spirit. She had a profound respect for the past and worked tirelessly to preserve local history. Lori was particularly involved in her neighborhood’s history and served with enthusiasm on her Homeowners’ Association. Her own home, a historical gem, was the subject of her most recent research and was just finishing her home’s restoration. Any chance she got, she loved to share new discoveries about its rich background and the status of her latest project with anyone who showed interest.

Lori’s love for people was matched by her love for adventure. She organized many family trips to explore new caves, museums, and state parks. An avid camper and water skier during her youth, she shared many fond memories of camping and skiing on Lake Don Pedro with her parents John and Leora Novak and her older sister Jonelle. The Novak/Seibel family was passionate about family reunions in Lodi. Later in life she discovered cruising and would share her adventures captured in her scrap books with anyone who had time to sit and listen.

As we bid farewell to Lori Diane Littleton, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and joy. She was a friend to everyone, and her memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Lori’s life was a journey of love, laughter, and learning, and her story will be told with fondness and admiration for generations to come. Her spirit will forever be a guiding light in the lives of her family and friends, and she will be profoundly missed.

Lori was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Littleton, her natural ½ sister, Gerri-Gay Noland, adopted sister, Jonelle Rissel and natural sister, Cindy Hartley as well as her beloved parents John and Leora Novak. She is survived by her ½ sister, Diana Patton, her daughter Tami McCallum and husband Mark, her beloved grandchildren, Elijah and Ella Jameson as well as her estranged daughter Wendy Sager and her husband Todd.

SERVICE
 A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Littleton family.

Alice Mae Medeiros

February 10, 1937 - January 4, 2026

OBITUARY

Alice Mae Medeiros, age 88, passed away on January 4th. She was a longtime resident of Lodi, California, and was born in Maui, Hawaii.

Alice spent many years as a dedicated worker, first at the Diamond Walnut factory and later at Lodi Memorial Hospital, where she remained until her retirement. Her strong work ethic and reliability were hallmarks of her life, and she took pride in supporting her family through her years of employment.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Medeiros, to whom she married the 2nd of March, 1957, spending 63 years together.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Medeiros and his wife Pamela, and Mark Medeiros and his wife Sharon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Cole, Alex, Josh, and Samantha. She had multiple nieces and nephews and five great grandchildren. Alice is further survived by her brothers, George and Mike, and her sisters, Carol and Lydia.

In her personal life, Alice enjoyed traveling and gambling, pursuits that brought her excitement and enjoyment over the years. She valued time spent with family and appreciated opportunities to explore new places.

Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of San Joaquin.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA. The final committal and reception will follow immediately at at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Medeiros family.

Claudine Lopez

February 6, 1943 - January 3, 2026

Claudine Lopez, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026.

Born to Edwin and Irene Stelzer on February 6th, 1943 in Lodi, CA, she graduated from Lodi High in 1960 and met the love of her life, Raymond Lopez the following year.  They married June 6th, 1963, where she began her life’s passion of raising her two daughters, Pam and Debbie and being a terrific homemaker.

Claudine had a love for travel, wine tasting and cooking.   Cruising was a favorite and Alaska being one she really enjoyed as well as the Caribbean. The last big trip was to Cuba with her husband and close friend which was a lifelong dream. Along with traveling and cooking and enjoying the beautiful California wineries for picnics, her biggest joy was her family. Especially her three granddaughters. She loved to spend time with her friends, neighbors and her cat, Tahoe.

She is survived by her husband of almost63 years, Raymond Lopez. Daughters Pam (Marcus) Omlin of Princeton, Tx and Debbie (Bill) Anderson of Lodi. She also leaves behind her three granddaughters. Erica and Erin Anderson of Lodi and Paige Omlin of Princeton, TX. She is survived by numerous cousins, niece’s and nephews and both brothers and sisters in law. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Claudine is preceded in death by both her parents, her younger brother, Curtis Stelzer and her daughter, Kristina Lopez.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopez family.

Marvin D. Riley

Marvin Dean Riley
September 4, 1935 - December 26, 2025

Marvin Riley passed away peacefully at home in Lodi on December 26th at the age of 90. He was born on September 4, 1935 in Maywood, Nebraska to Mildred and Wendell Riley, and grew up on a farm near Gering.

At Gering High School, Marvin played football (before face masks - with the scar to prove it), basketball, and baseball. He first enrolled in shop and metalwork classes, until his father marched him back to school to sign up for college-prep classes instead. In 1953, he attended the University of Nebraska to study vocational agriculture and even tried out for the football team until it became clear that he wouldn’t make the team as a 170-pound center.

Marvin began his career teaching vocational agriculture, chemistry, and physics at a high school in Lagrange, Wyoming and then as a chemistry teacher in Cheyenne. While teaching, he earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Wyoming. In 1965, he was honored as Wyoming’s Top Educator and received the award at the White House from President Lyndon B. Johnson. With support from a National Defense Education Act grant, he went on to earn his PhD in Chemistry from the University of South Dakota.

In 1969, Marvin moved his family from Vermillion, South Dakota, to Stockton, California, where he joined the chemistry faculty at San Joaquin Delta College. He spent the next 33 years doing what he loved most – teaching and mentoring students.

Marvin enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, and golf, and was a proud member of the Woodbridge Country Club for 34 years. He also proudly served as the Little League coach for his two sons for many years and was an active member of the Clements-Lockeford Lyons Club, where he served a term as Club President.

His path to ninety years was not without challenges as he narrowly survived the great blizzard of 1949, emergency brain surgery, and non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma twice. In June of 2019 his doctor, not accounting for the toughness of a Nebraska farm boy, told Marvin he had only four to six months to live. Clearly, Marv had other plans.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Gayle; his children Lynndee Riley, Ken Riley (Gayle), and Kevin Riley (Jennifer); his stepdaughter Jennifer Fancher (Gary); eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his younger brother, Melvin. Marvin was preceded in death by his older brother, Marion.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Riley family.

Rachel G. Vera

February 25, 1939 - December 24, 2025

Rachel was a devoted wife to David for nearly 68 years and dearly loved her family of four children, nine grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

A person of strength and clarity, she had little patience for the trivial and taught her children the value of purpose, responsibility, and integrity. To those who knew her best, she was sophisticated, generous, and deeply devoted.

Her faith in God was constant -- she spoke of it often, believed He was her strength and hope, and now is fully restored in the loving arms of Jesus. 

"Hubiera yo desmayado, si no creyese que be de ver la bondad de Jehova en la tierra de los vivientes."  Psalm 27:13 KJV

VISITATION

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 11:30am - 1:15pm Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A graveside service will be held on January 8, 2026 at 1:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vera family.

Please leave your condolences below. 

Veronica Sabrina Segura

January 19, 1977 - December 24, 2025

SERVICE
 A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A reception will follow at the J Charles Irwin Reception Center in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Segura family.

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