Cherokee Memorial Services & Obituaries — Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home

14165 Beckman Road • Lodi, CA 95240 • Call Us (209) 334-9613

Virginia Tomasa Ramirez Richards

September 22, 1939 - May 24, 2023

Virginia passed away at Lodi Adventist Memorial Hospital at 1:10 A.M. Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born in Herald California on September 22, 1939. She was 83 years old.

Virginia’s family moved to Lodi from Herald when she was 13. She attended Leroy Nichols grade school, Lodi High and Delta College. She was a licensed cosmetologist, and often was manager of Laura’s Beauty Salon in the Medico Dental Building in Stockton. Virginia was an accomplished artist, mainly painting with oils and some pastels. She had exhibits in local banks. She married Ronald J. Richards in 1962. They were married for 60 and 1/2 years. Virginia enjoyed working as a teacher’s aide at Lincoln and Lawrence schools. She was proud of the progress several of the students made in reading.

One son Nathan C. Richards, Granddaughter Nasha Marie Jacques (Ian) and Grandson Garrett Richards. Remaining sibling is Lena Villanueva (Joe) of Stockton.

Predeceased by Father Edward, Mother Maria, Sister Mary Morris (Richard), Brothers Julian, Ted (Mary Sanchez), Philip, Simon (Adele), Felix, Eddie (Sandy Coldani), First born Baby Julian was buried in Corpus Christy Texas. Virginia’s Father was a railroad foreman mostly in Herald CA. Her Mother Maria (Maiden Name Morales) was the strong pillar of a large family. Virginia was very close to niece Susan Marie Morris who died from stomach cancer in 2014. Also niece Abbe Ramirez, nephews Gregory Ramirez (Rachel), and Steven Villanueva. Numerous nieces and nephews in New York State and other eastern states and Truckee California. Brother in Law Jim Richards. Sisters in Law Patricia Richards, Parma Richards and Mary Ann Richards.

Many thanks to nephew Archbishop Joseph Colin Richards of Ohio for the many prayers and Pastor Arnold Stevens of Wevertown for his prayers and support.

SERVICES:

Virginia’s Funeral Service will be in the Evergreen Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway99 and Harney Lane, Lodi California. 1-209-334-9613.

Priest from St. Anne’s Catholic Church will officiate.

Linda Faria

March 3, 1944 - May 24, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Faria on May 24, 2023.  She passed peacefully at The Hospice House with her family by her side.

Linda was born in Little Rock Arkansas on March 3, 1944. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1962 and attended Stockton College. 

She met the love of her life, Ronald Faria, when she began working at the John Deere Parts Depot in 1964. Ron may not have known it at the time, but Linda had her sights set on marrying that man!  On February 24, 1968, they tied the knot and so began the groundwork of the Faria family and their wonderful life together.  Linda patiently waited for a child and joyfully welcomed Nicole Renee Faria to the family in 1974.  That same year, Linda, Ron, and Nicole adventurously moved from their home State of California to Illinois where they lived over the next 23 years.

Linda and Ron both retired from John Deere in 1997 and hurried back to their friends and family in California.  After reuniting with her BFFs, (Sandy, Gayle and Andrea), Linda became a member of The Woman’s Club of Lodi (WCL).  She was a dedicated member for 23 years and served as the WCL Treasurer for 16 of those years.

Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who leaves behind Ronald Faria (husband of 55 years), Nicole Renee Faria Ramirez (daughter), Alex Ramirez (son in law), Carson Ramirez (grandson) and Cole Ramirez (grandson).

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Woman’s Club of Lodi, Hospice of San Joaquin, or any charity you feel would honor Linda’s memory.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Faria  family.

Kathleen Patrinos

October 8, 1961 - May 23, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Patrinos family.

Gary Norwood Sr.

August 19, 1967 - May 22, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Norwood family.

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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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mena family.

Alfonsina Real Mancilla

November 18, 1953 - May 20, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, June 6th 2023 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 Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Real family.

Phouk Keokham

November 10, 1954 - May 20, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 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, June 2nd, 2023 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 Keokham family.

Brijdev Singh Bisla

April 1, 1938 - May 16, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 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, May 26th 2023 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 Bisla family.

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