Obituaries

Mark Comporato

December 21, 1978 - December 31, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Comporato family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Mark Comporato will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A funeral services is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA.

Barbara Snyder

Barbara Snyder passed away on December 31, 2017 at the age of 79.  She was born in North Dakota and moved to California in 1943. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Wife and Friend.  She loved to Travel and enjoyed her family.  Barbara worked at the Port of Stockton for 47 years. During her employment at the Port she received many employee of the year awards.   She was always at a friends side if they needed anything.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Henderson (Gary), Rose Rogan (Dan Mills), Dawn Snyder (Billy Freeman), 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Earl Lutzker and Parents.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made of behalf of Barbara at The Blind Center of San Joaquin or Hospices of San Joaquin.

SERVICES

Memorial Services will be held 1:30pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

RECEPTION

A reception to follow memorial services at 3:00pm at Elk Lodge in Woodbridge, CA.

Melvina Sivils

Melvina “Mel” Sivils died Sunday the 31st of December at Arbor Rehab and Nursing Home. She was born in 1921 in Arkansas, and was 96 years of age. Melvina loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She volunteered at her grand children’s school for many years. She also enjoyed gardening and had received awards for the vegetables she would grow. Along with gardening she was an avid sewer; she would often quilt blankets and give them to her children and grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and could be found caning fruit and making pickles for her family and neighbors. Melvina loved animals as well, all types. You would often see her surrounded by cats she had taken in, as well as hummingbirds she would feed.

Melvina was a faithful church gooier and was strong within her faith. She taught Bible studies for many years at Trinity Baptist Church. She was a good hearted and strong figure within the church community. She was the type of person who would help anyone in need and also had a smile on her face. She was a mother figure to many and will be severely missed by all.

She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara and Dora, who both reside in Yuma, AZ, and a son William Sivils who resides in Lodi, CA. As well as her grandchildren Lori Lew, Karen Sivils, David Sivils and Justin Sivils and other grandchildren plus many great grandchildren.

Memorial gifts can be sent to Lori Lew, 9715 Dublin Ct, Stockton CA 95209.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2018 From 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A graveside service will take place Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Ln, Lodi, CA.

Laura Cassel

Laura Belle Cassel passed away on December 29, 2017 in Stockton at the age of 89. She was born on July 26, 1928 to Frederick and Laura Golding. She was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother, who enjoyed spending time taking care of her family. She lived in Stockton for the past 53 years as a member of 1st Baptist Church of Stockton. She loved baking and cooking for her family with family dinners every Sunday afternoon. She especially loved traveling in the RV and camping. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, sewing, gardening and canning many wonderful fruits and jelly’s. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Arthur “Gene” Cassel Sr.; children: Carrie Bowlds, Barbara Wilson (Ron), Madge Cassel, Arthur Cassel Jr., Connie Jones (Chip); 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 brothers. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Crosstown Community, Camp Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5097, Stockton, CA 95205 or 1St Baptist Foundation, 3535 N. El Dorado, Stockton, CA 95204

VISITATION

A visitation will precede funeral services on Saturday,January 6, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

Vernon Stiles

February 28, 1961 - December28, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stiles family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Vernon Stiles will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Vineyard chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A funeral service for will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:00am in the Vineyard chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson passed away in Yountville, CA on December 26, 2017 at the age of 81. Jack was born in Higginsville, MO on May 31, 1936 to Lorena and Jack Johnson. After serving his country honorably in the US Army in Germany, he lived for many years in the Bay Area and worked for 31 years for Pacific Bell.  He later moved to Stockton in the 1990’s.  Jack lived the past 3 years at the California Veterans Home in Yountville. Jack was a very proud Republican, a collector of celebrity memorabilia, owned and showed classic hot rods, and loved helicopter and plane flying.  Jack was a member of both a remote control aircraft and hot rod clubs when he lived in Stockton.  He is survived by his extended family in the Eastern U.S. and many close friends in California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 8358, ℅ Baldwin Wong, Judge Advocate, 58 Las Positas Cir. Sacramento, CA 95831 or to the charity of your choice.

VISITATION

Visitation will be Thursday, January 4, 2018 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Ln, Lodi, from 9-10:30 am prior to the funeral services.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2018 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Ln, Lodi.

Pamela Gutierrez

April 30, 1953 - December 25, 2017 

Pamela Sue Gutierrez passed away December 25, 2017 in Lodi at the age of 64. She was born on April 30, 1953 to Lillian and Harold Schuber. Pamela was a longtime resident of Lodi and loved the 49ers, going to the casino and playing bingo. The thing that brought her the most joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Kristopher Gutierez (Jen) and Kelley; grandchildren Breanna, Holbert, and Anderson; sister Lynne Hust; and many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and longtime friends.  Also surviving is her special friend Lynette Haas. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Lillian Schuber, and she is finally at home with her beloved husband George Gutierrez who passed away in 2003.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Wednesday January 3, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, CA.

SEVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2018 also at the Vineyard Chapel.

Kenneth Sims

April 5, 1935 - December 23, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sims family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Kenneth Sims will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi.

SERVICES

Memorial service to immediately follow visitation at 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi.

Nuemi Garcia

November 8, 1935 - December 23, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Garcia family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Nuemi Garcia will be held Friday, December 29, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Ln, Lodi.

SERVICES

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Ln, Lodi.

 

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