Obituaries

Josephina Garza

April 26th, 1928 - June 18th, 2018 Josephina Garza was born April 26, 1928 in Los Angeles California to mother and father Clementina and Edward Avila. Passed away suddenly  June 18, 2018  in Lodi California at the age of 90.

She is survived by  her loving family, husband Melchor Garza and son Angelo Haro Sr., Sisters Eva Volanos , Rebeca Ballester, Terry Rivera, Florence Tapia and Gloria Robles. Brothers Roy Avila, Walter Avila Eddie Avila. She has 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother Joe Avila and Son Manual Haro Jr. We would love to share the celebration of her life.

 

Please attend the visitation Wednesday June 27, 2018  2-8pm and the Rosary at 6:30pm both at the Vineyard Chapel of Cherokee Memorial Park. (14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA 95240) A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday June 28, 2018 at 10am at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Lodi. (215 W. Walnut St., Lodi, CA 95240.) Immediately following the service Family invites all to attend the Reception being held across the way from the church in the St. Anne’s Hall. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.

Charlie Skobrak

May 2nd, 1938 - June 18th, 2018                                                                                                                                                

Charles Edward Skobrak Sr., known as Charlie, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 80 years old. Charlie was born on May 2, 1938 in Borzavar, Hungary with a family of 10 including 7 brothers and sisters. Charlie's journey to Stockton, CA included escaping his country during the Hungarian Revolution in 1957 with lifetime friend Alex Gulyas. Charlie was a hardworking man with many aspirations. After marrying the love of his life, Donna Mae, they together opened their own business known as Charlie's Day & Nite Lock and Key in December 1962. Charlie's Day & Nite has served the Stockton area for over 55 years and remains a true legacy of Charlie's hard work. Charlie was a well-known safe technician and businessman who inspired many. He was a proud Hungarian who truly enjoyed working but always made sure to make time for family and friends. Charlie will forever be remembered by many as a wonderful dancer, great storyteller, hard worker, loving family member, and big jokester. Charlie was involved in many locksmith associations as well as the Executive Club of Stockton and Stockton Rotary.

Charlie is survived by beloved wife of 55 years Donna Skobrak, Sons Charlie Skobrak Jr. (Tonya) and Steve Skobrak (Veronica), and grandchildren Jennifer Hartman (Corbin), Nicholas Skobrak, Brennon Skobrak, Connie Navarro, Eddie Balanon, Maisy Balanon, and Rigoberto Skobrak.

Memorial Service is on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11am at St. Andrew's Church, 4910 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA, reception to immediately follow. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Charlie to St. Andrews Church (www.standrewsstockton.org).

 

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Skobrak family.

 

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Antoinette Kosta

November 13, 1936 - June 17, 2018

Antoinette Marie Kosta was born on November 13, 1936 in Stockton, California to Dorothy Donahue and Anthony Radovan.  A native of Stockton, she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954.  She married Nick Kosta in 1956 and together they had three children.  In 1972, the family moved to Lockeford where she resided until her passing.

Antoinette was a devoted wife, mother and YiaYia.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Nick, her son Michael Kosta (Patricia), her daughters Elaine McCarty (Bill), and Johanna Miner (Fred), her grandchildren Heather (Benjamin), Nikki (Brett), Courtney, Nicholas, Jordan and Alexandra, and six great grandchildren.

Antoinette enjoyed traveling, gardening, holiday entertaining, decorating her home, and shopping.  Above all, she most enjoyed spending time with her loved ones.  She radiated love, kindness, and beauty. She was lovingly cared for by Maria, Melissa, Angie and CeCe, their committed service was invaluable to our family. Antoinette will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held at St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton for a Trisagion Service on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM and a funeral service Thursday June 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM.  Committal will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

Please make donations to St. Basil's Greek Orthodox church. Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com.

VISITATION

The visitation will be held on Tuesday June 19, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.

PRAYER SERVICE

The Trisagion will be held on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 6:00pm at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church located at 920 W March Ln. in Stockton, CA 95207.

SERVICE

Services will be held on Thursday June 21. 2018 at 11:00am at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church as well, located at 920 W March Ln. in Stockton, CA 95207.

Final Resting Place will be at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

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Daniel Garcia

June 2, 1940 - June 17, 2018

 

Daniel R. Garcia was born in Stockton, CA. Daniel worked for Laura Scudders in Tracy for 26 years and at McKinley Elementary School where he retired in 2005. He graduated from Edison H.S. in 1959. He met an Eastside girl Becky Ramirez who became his wife in 1961. Daniel was involved with his kids in coaching, training and school activities. Daniel ministered at DVI Correctional Institute and Stockton Rescue Mission. He was a Missionary to Costa Rica, Mexico and Philippines. Becky and Daniel enjoyed travel and in 2011 celebrated their 50th anniversary in Europe for six weeks.

Daniel is survived by his wife Rebecca of 56 years, his children Daniel (Delia), Denise, Desmond (Ginger) and eight grandchildren; Elaina, Marina, Daniel III, Angelina, Armando, Gabriel, Roman and Aaron. His death precedes his brother Louie "Pete", sisters Gloria and Pauline and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be on June 30, 2018 at West Coast Church, 4111 N. West Ln Stockton, CA. 10 am. Committal at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi CA. Reception to follow.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at 10:00am, at the West Coast World Outreach Church, located at 4111 West Lane, Stockton, CA, 95204.

An inurnment will take place on Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at 12:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Garcia family.

 

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David DelBarba Sr.

April 28, 1940 - June 16, 2018

David was born on April 28, 1940, in Stockton, CA, to the late Oscancio and Rose DelBarba. David grew up in Stockton and attended Edison High School. David had achieved every goal he set for himself. He was a Longshoreman who retired from the Port of Stockton after 32 years. Even in retirement, he was not one to remain idle. He stayed busy by starting his own landscaping business as well as David's Janitorial Service.  David was an avid San Francisco 49er and Oakland Athletics fan and enjoyed collecting their memorabilia. David was a hardworking man, a wonderful husband and a good provider. He was an amazing father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Cecilia DelBarba of Stockton; daughter, Renee DelBarba of Livermore; son David (Corina) DelBarba of Lodi; son Vincent (Maggie) DelBarba of Calpine. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren Ryan, Abby, Vinnie, Emily, Bella, Joey, Eddie, and Connor; and 2 great-grandchildren, Maddie and Josiah.

 

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 6th, at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

 

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Shirley Storey

June 28, 1950 - June 14, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Storey family.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 21st, 2018, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm in the visitation rooms of the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

Services will be held on Friday, June 22nd, 2018, at 10:00am in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park.

Stanley Guiliani

March 20th, 1927 - June 13th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Guiliani family.

Visitation

There will be a visitation on Monday, June 18th, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

A graveside service will occur on Monday, June 18th, 2018, at 11:00am. The service will take place in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

John Teslich

July 13, 1958 - June 13, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Teslich family.

VISITATION

The visitation will take place on Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.

SERVICE

The graveside service will take place on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 2:00pm located at Cherokee Memorial Park on Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.

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Donald Irvin

June 28th, 1960 - June 11th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Irvin family.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 15th, 2018, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

Services will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2018, at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Jerry Isbell

March 29th, 1935 - June 9th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Isbell family.

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 15th, 2018, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

Services

There will be a graveside service on Friday, June 15th, 2018, at 2:00pm held in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.