Obituaries

Elmer Nichols

January 9, 1923 - May 5, 2017 Elmer Nichols, a long-time Lodi resident, passed away May 5, 2017 at the age of 94. Elmer was born on January 9, 1923 in Winton, CA to Jacob and Lena Nichols, and lived in Winton until he honorably served in the US Army Air Corps in 1943 to fight in WWII. He married Marjorie Isabelle (Knittel) on January 12, 1944. He owned a Dairy in Winton for several years before moving to Lodi in 1953. He worked for Ralph Kehn making grape boxes and later went to work for Lodi Super Mold where he worked for 30 years along with part-time work making boxes for Reynolds Nailing. His hobbies included fishing, camping, playing guitar and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years Marjorie Nichols; sons: Dennis and Gregory Nichols; daughter Linda Nichols; 4 grandchildren: Jacob Nichols, Brian Nichols, Cordell Abney and Heather Nichols; 6 great-grandchildren: Khyla Nichols, Brianna Abney, Weston Abney, Lucas Nichols, Henry Nichols, and Olivia Nichols. Elmer was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters in Merced and Winton, CA.

VISITATION

A visitation will take place from 4-8 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.

Randy William Oswood

Randy William Oswood September 7, 1967 – May 4, 2017

Randy Oswood passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 4, 2017. He was born in French Camp, California  on September 7, 1967 to Linda and William Oswood.

Randy is survived by mother Linda Oswood, brothers Jerry Oswood (Liz), Jim Oswood (Tracey), and sister Tammy Cargill (Donnie). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and countless friends.

He is preceded in death by father William Oswood and baby brother Danny Ray Oswood.

Randy was a member of Stone Corral Community Church in Valley Springs, California for 12 years. For 20 years he was a member of Calaveras Twirlers Square Dance Club. Randy’s personality was bigger than life; he never met a stranger. He became friends with everyone he met. He never needed a microphone in church because his voice resonates through everyone’s soul. Randy will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.

VIEWING

Viewing will be held at 1pm-2pm on Saturday May 20, 2017 at the Vineyard Chapel at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi.

SERVICE

Funeral services will follow at 2pm.

Evelyn Eleanor Sunbury

Evelyn Eleanor Sunbury January 14, 1924 - May 4, 2017

Evelyn Eleanor Sunbury daughter of the late Joseph S. Solari and Elvira Lagorio Solari, was born on January 14, 1924 and passed away May 4, 2017.   Raised in the Morada area she attended Davis School, St. Mary's High School, and the College of the Pacific.  In May 1947 she married Roger Sunbury, a bridge engineer and native of Ohio.  Roger's engineering took them to live in various parts of northern California.  In 1952 they returned to Stockton to make their home in Morada.  Mrs. Sunbury was past president of the Davis School PTA, past president of the Morada Garden Club, and past president of the Waterloo Morada Fire Dept. Womens' Aux.  Mrs. Sunbury enjoyed gardening in the park-like setting around her home, cooking for her family, flower arranging, decorating for holidays, tole painting, traveling with her husband throughout the United States, and antiquing.  She especially delighted in the visits of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her husband Roger Sunbury of 50 years preceded her in death, and her brother Raymond J. Solari and granddaughter Katrina Elizabeth Sunbury.  She is survived by her children Patti Sarkany (Andy) of Glenview, IL, Eric Sunbury (Nicolette) of Bakersfield, Gary Sunbury of Fresno, and Tim Sunbury (Ronda) of Linden; 8 grand-children, Greta Peralta Pettersen (Stian), Nick Sarkany (Courtney), Patrick, Matthew, Kirk, Kelly, Ian, and Colleen Sunbury; 4 great grandchildren Eva, Stella, Olav Pettersen, and Theodore Sarkany; a brother Joe S. Solari of Morada; nieces and nephews. Evelyn will be greatly missed by many.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held 12 pm - 8 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way in Lodi.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 1 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Ln., Lodi CA.

Donations may be made to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, PO Box 30, Lodi, CA 95241 or to The Alzheimer Association.

Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com

Florencia Ostil

October 27, 1924 - May 3, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ostil family.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held Thursday May 11, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

 

SERVICES

Funeral service for Florencia Ostil will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stockton, CA

Interment

Interment will follow funeral service at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Constantine Copulos

December 6, 1935 - May 3, 2017

Constantine “Nick” “Mike” Copulos, 81, died peacefully May 3, 2017 surrounded by family. He leaves his sister, Diana Holmes; daughter, Tina (Barry) Elzig; son, Craig (Cindy) Copulos and son, Chad (Anthony Belef) Copulos, as well as his five grandchildren: Joshua, Sara, Allie, Justin and Casey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Copulos in 2016.

Mike was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1935. The attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred while he was visiting California with his mother and sister, separated the family from their father for a time and ultimately resulted in the entire family settling in Long Beach.

Mike devoted a life-time to public service. He joined the Civil Air Patrol while in high school, served in the Army 82nd Airborne and was a Long Beach Police Officer. In 1968, he began a distinctive 20-year career with the California Highway Patrol where he was known to other officers as “Nick”. In 1982 he was awarded commendations by the California State Senate and the Assembly for his adept pursuit of a suspect and hostage following a fatal officer shooting. Nick later taught other officers in hostage response techniques and received the Governor’s Safety Award for his work. After retiring and until March of this year, he continued his service to the public, working for Lodi Memorial Hospital as a driver for Lodi Health Adult Day Care.

Mike was equally devoted to family. He met his wife of 57 years, Connie, in Long Beach. Connie and Mike moved the family to rural Lodi in 1973 and raised their family in the same home the family still owns to this day. Mike always made time for his children and grandchildren, who knew him as “Pop”.

He will always be known for Constatine his quick wit and humor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CHP 11-99 Foundation at chp11-99.org.

SERVICES

A Memorial Service will be held in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA on May 19th at 11am.

Henry Timothy Sanchez Jr.

November 29, 1986 ~ April 30, 2017 Henry "Hank" Sanchez Jr. passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, in the presence of his beloved parents Henry & Lori, and sister Alexandria. Born in Stockton, CA, Henry was raised in San Diego, CA. where he attended Mission Bay High School.

Known as “Big Hank” by friends and family, Henry was nationally recognized for his baseball skills and in 2005 named USA Today’s and EA sports high school All-American. After receiving countless scholarship offers from Universities across the country, Henry eventually decided to sign with the Minnesota Twins after becoming the first round pick of the 2005 MLB Draft. When he wasn't on the baseball field Hank loved to be out on the bay fishing and golfing with friends.

Henry was thirty years old and is survived by his beloved four-year-old daughter, Alexandria Jade. There was nothing he loved more in life that being with his baby girl. From playground adventures to swimming in grandma and grandpa’s pool, he cherished being able to witness the exceptional individual she is becoming. His love for Alexandria Jade always encouraged open-mindedness and was grounded in the belief that her potential is limitless.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute. Over the past four years, their kindness and compassionate care provided to Henry has made this difficult time easier to deal with.

Although Henry’s life was one lost too soon, his spirit will continue to live on in the people that surrounded him. Hank will forever remain a guardian angel to us all.

The Sanchez Family

VISITATION

Visitation is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 06, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 07 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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