Patricia Mettler

April 28, 1947 - September 13, 2021

Patricia Mae Mettler passed peacefully at home on September 13th after a long difficult struggle with A.L.S.. She was 74. Pat was born on April 28th , 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Elmer and Opal McGinty. Her family subsequently moved to Wichita, Kansas. While attending Wichita State University she joined Angel Flight, an Air Force ROTC auxiliary. During this time she met Dave who was a US Air Force pilot stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita. They were married on September 4, 1971. After several different assignments to other Air Force Bases, Dave separated from the Air Force and the couple settled in Lodi and entered Dave’s family farming business in late 1979. Pat was an avid reader and loved to research subjects, in particular nutrition. She received a degree in Nutritional Education from Bauman College. In 1995, Pat was one of the organizers and founders of the Lodi Crisis Pregnancy Center (now named Directions Medical Clinic). She was the first Board President and oversaw the conversion of the Center to a medical clinic. She served as the President of the Board until 1999 and has made a lasting life giving contribution to our community by her service with the Center.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister Donna, and her brother Michael. She is survived by Dave, her husband of 50 years, a sister Cheryl Shaver of Wichita, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat loved to travel and her favorite place was Disneyland. She was a Mouseketeer as a child and an avid Disney fan all her life. The family would like to thank the wonderful people who ministered to and cared for Pat during this difficult past year. In particular Raj and the people of A Plus Hospice, Lucia from Visiting Angels, and Famiza and Raashida who provided loving and compassionate in home care to Pat during her last months. She wouldn’t have been able to stay at home without their love and care.

SERVICE

A grave site service is being planned at Cherokee Memorial Park Freedom Urn Garden on October 7, 2021 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to the Directions Medical Clinic of Lodi, to the ALS Society, or to IamALS.org.

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Florinda Garrison

March 14, 1925 - September 10, 2021

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Clifford Goehring

November 8, 1929 - September 9, 2021

Clifford Goehring was born on November 8, 1929, at home, to Philip John & Christina Goehring in Victor, California, as the eighth of nine children, and went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021.

After his birth, his parents enrolled him on December 29, 1929, in the Cradle Roll Department of the German Baptist Sunday School, now the First Baptist Church of Lodi, where he ultimately became a member and faithfully attended his entire life, until his physical infirmities prevented him.  He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and faithfully served him.

As a youth, he attended Victor Elementary School and worked on his family’s farm.  He graduated from Lodi High School in 1948, and subsequently enrolled at Stanford University at the urging of his brother, Victor Goehring.

He attended Stanford from 1948 to 1950 and notably was a manager for the football team in 1949.  He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served from 1951 to 1954, primarily in a guided missile unit, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

He then re-enrolled at Stanford University and finished his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics in 1957.

After graduating, he went to work with his siblings in the family meat packing business, Goehring Meat Co., founded by their father, Philip John Goehring, where he served as Vice President and Sales Manager from 1957 to 1990.  The family business employed hundreds of people locally and sold product primarily in California but also throughout the western United States, Midwest, and Hawaii.

The Lord mightily used his humble servant, Clifford Goehring, to accomplish significant things during his lifetime.

Following his involvement in the Barry Goldwater campaign for President in 1964, out of a love for liberty and concern that the country was headed in the direction of socialism, Clifford joined the John Birch Society, an organization dedicated to preserving our Constitutional Republic, and became a founding member of the Lodi Chapter, where he served as the chapter leader for more than 50 years.  He also served as a member of the National Council of the JBS for more than 20 years.

His involvement in the fight for freedom motivated him to work in numerous political campaigns to elect people of character to office who loved America’s heritage and Constitution.

He took seriously the saying that “To be born free is an accident; to live free a responsibility; and to die free an obligation.”

In 1971, Clifford co-founded Mokelumne River School in Acampo with his brothers, Benjamin Goehring and Elmer Goehring, and friends, Minnie Mehrten, Harold Lee, and Lucille Preszler, to provide a Christian education to elementary and later high school students with an emphasis on academics and America’s spiritual and patriotic heritage.

For 40 years until 2011, he oversaw the school with the assistance of many dedicated parents, teachers, and staff and especially his brothers, Elmer Goehring and Benjamin Goehring.  The school served hundreds of students locally, impacting their lives in a nurturing environment.  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7) was and remained one of the school’s guiding principles.

Although serving in many capacities, Clifford remained a faithful and devoted husband and father, giving time and attention to his family, never missing a family event or his children’s activities and performances and dutifully looking out for their welfare.

Clifford was the last of his siblings to pass.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Christina Goehring, his father, Philip John Goehring, both of whose families were part of the Germans from Russia immigration to the United States, and his siblings, Emma Goehring, Reuben Goehring, Benjamin Goehring, Elmer Goehring, Elsie Abeldt, Victor Goehring, Harold Goehring, and Levi Goehring.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Goehring, to whom he was married for 53 years, his children, Gregory Patrick Goehring and Nicole Alexandra Goehring, and grandchildren, Abigail Christina Goehring, Mercy Jeanne Goehring, Iona Liberty Goehring, Elisha David Goehring, Paul Clifford Goehring, Patrick Henry Goehring, and Unborn Baby Boy Goehring.

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.”  Revelation 14:13.

SERVICE

On September 22, 2021, a graveside service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi at 9:30am, followed by a memorial service at the First Baptist Church of Lodi at 11:00 am, with a lunch reception to follow.

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Erwin G. Rall

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December 4, 1926 - September 8, 2021

Erwin G. Rall of Lodi passed away September 8th at the age of 94.

Erwin was born in Ashley, North Dakota on December 4, 1926 to Otto and Katherina Rall. Like so many at that time, Erwin brought his family to Lodi, California in 1955. He married his wife Mary in 1972.

Erwin has been a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church since 1955. He spent the majority of his working career at the City of Lodi, where he retired. As a “jack of all trades” Erwin spent his free time working in his shop on various projects and then became very interested in genealogy.  Erwin and his wife Mary belonged to The Moose Lodge and Lodi Trailer Club.  They were always working on interesting projects together, ranging from teaching upholstery to special needs adults to lively games of corn hole with the family at events (they always won!).

Erwin is survived by his wife Mary, his son Ron Rall, daughter Rita Lancaster, stepdaughter Lynnette Dinubilo, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Katherina Rall and daughter Linda Rall.

SERVICES:

A graveside service for Erwin will take place on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.

Florio Omiles

October 26, 1931 - September 8, 2021

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Visitation:

The visitation for Florio will be held Tuesday September 14, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.

Services:

Services will be held the following day on Wednesday September 15, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Stockton Rural Cemetery, 2350 Cemetery Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.

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Francisco Silva Magaña

March 12, 1931 - September 08, 2021

Francisco S. Magaña, age 90, passed away on September 8, 2021 in Stockton, CA. He was born on March 12, 1931 in Mexico.

Fransisco is preceded in death by parents: Everardo Magaña and Esther Silva; brothers Luis and Ruben, and 1 child.

He is survived by wife Maria Magaña, 10 children, 27 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

VISITATIONS
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The Rosary will begin at 5:30pm.

MASS SERVICE:
The mass service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday September 30, 2021 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Elvira Scheu

April 06, 1938 - September 08, 2021

She was born on April 6th , 1938 to August and Amalie Rieger in Odessa Ukraine. They immigrated to Hebron North Dakota in 1951 then moved to Milwaukee, WI. in 1953. It was at Jefferson Dance Hall where she would meet the man who would take her heart forever. She married Johann Hans Scheu on October 17th , 1958 after just 3 months of dating. They remained happily together until his passing on November 19, 2005.

They moved out west to California in 1961 and settled in Sacramento where Elvira worked for Foremost Dairy. Together with Hans, they started S & R Egg Ranch in Acampo, in November 1967. She was active in the business until her 80th birthday. Customers would often ask if she was in her office for a quick visit; she enjoyed interacting with all of them. In later years, customers would often tell her they came out with their grandparents as children. they now come with their families. When she was not keeping tabs on the business, she would find time to travel. She traveled to Europe, Asia, Russia, Africa, South America, Hawaii and to many national parks but her favorite way to travel was cruising. Of the many places she visited her favorite was the Mediterranean and Christmas Market cruising. Searching for that special tchotchke was the thrill of each trip. She was blessed to travel with both family and friends, and cherished the memories she made. She loved spending time with family and friends entertaining at her home where she hosted many parties from authentic Luau to spectacular 4th of July parties.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Johann Hans Scheu, her parents August and Amalie Rieger and an infant brother Willie Rieger.

She is survived by her son Peter (Pati) Scheu, daughter Monica Scheu and grandchildren Christopher and Chelsey Scheu.

SERVICE

Funeral services will be held Monday September 20th 2021, at 11:30am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 9am prior to the funeral service.

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Lolita Narvios

March 17, 1922 - September 6, 2021

Lolita Narvios, fondly known as Mommy to her family and friends, and Lola to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was born on St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 1922, to her parents Vicente Casimiro Rallos and Dolores Reynes Rallos, the 4th of 10 children.

In her prime, she became a stockings model for which she was awarded a lifetime supply of stockings.

Lolita married her late husband Roberto Beck Narvios. They have 5 children: Jessie, Kenneth, Nonie and their 2 other daughters Shirley and Karen who went to heaven years ago.

She graduated with a degree in Pharmacy and placed 3rd in the Board Exam for Pharmacists in the Philippines. She taught as a professor at Cebu Institute of Technology College of Pharmacy. After some years, she moved to Manila where she retired from work as Executive Assistant at the Bureau of Buildings and Real property Management.

After retirement in 1983, she immigrated to the United States and assisted her daughter Karen as an Apartment Manager in San Francisco, while at the same time babysitting for her Grandchildren Mark, Kenneth Jr., Michael, Marvin, and Kristofer.

Her love for her family and grandchildren made her decide to relocate with the rest of the family to Stockton, California.

She also helped babysit the children of her extended family, and that’s how she became everybody’s Lola.

Her hobbies include crocheting, knitting, gardening, crossword puzzles, and cooking especially for her grandchildren. She also loved window shopping & going to the casino to play with the pennies slot machines.

She also served as a Volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program in Stockton, California for 15 years for which she enjoyed immensely and took pride of.

Lolita’s favorite food include chicharron, chips, and most of all ice cream, which her grandchildren “inherited’ from her.

She also enjoyed visiting her family in the Philippines especially Cebu City to spend time with her son Jessie, and wife Tessie, most of all to shower with love her grandson Jed, his wife Carmela and great-grandchildren Justine, Josh, and Jaden.

She also loved listening to classic Filipino music and that of her generation, especially the music of her friends Ms. Pilita Corrales and Ms. Elizabeth Ramsey. She enjoyed watching movies especially love stories, TV series like General Hospital and most of all those of another friend, Ms. Gloria Sevilla.

Lolita joined our Creator peacefully on September 6, 2021, in the presence of her daughter Noni and partner Dhel. She was 99 years and 6 months old.

She is survived in Cebu by her son Jessie and wife Tessie, grandson Jed and wife Carmela, great grandchildren Justine, Josh, and Jaden.

In California, she is survived by her son Kenneth Sr., wife Agnes, grandchildren Kenneth Jr. and wife Britney, and Kristofer; her daughter Noni and partner Dhel; her grandson Mark and great-grandchild M. Alexis; her grandson Michael and wife Nancy, great-grandchildren Nolan and Brandon; and grandson Marvin and great-granddaughter Karen who is named after her late daughter Karen.

Lolita is also survived by her 5 siblings, Carolina Baladad, Anunciacion Bayani, Corazon Rallos, Teresita Tenefrancia, Prospero Rallos and best friend, her “sister from another mother” Mrs. Felicidad Albinto.

Lolita is well-loved by many and has touched many lives as a mother, sibling, Aunt, Grandmother, Great grandmother Ninang (Godmother), mentor and friend. She has a feisty and funny personality yet soft and gentle. She was easy to love because she loved everybody. She opened her humble home even to strangers. That’s how kind she was.

Mommy/Lola left a legacy of love and compassion. She had passed on to those whose lives she touched, her love for God and her spirituality. As she babysat for her grandchildren, she taught them all how to pray in Bisaya, her native dialect.

She is forever loved and will always be in our hearts until we meet again. Her wish was granted as she had been saying these past few months how tired she had been. Although we are saddened by her loss, we thank the Almighty God for giving her a beautiful life and a peaceful eternal rest she wanted.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday September 21 , 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday September 22,  2021 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Josephine Quenzer

January 05, 1931 - September 04, 2021

eaven received a new angel with the passing of Josephine (Josie) Mary Quenzer in the early morning hours of September 4, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 5, 1931 to parents Frank and Anna Rose Battaglia, Josie was the firstborn of their four children. The Battaglia family, along with Frank's stateside brothers and their families, moved west in the mid 1930's to make Lodi, California their home. In her early years, Josie was happy to accompany her father, Frank, as he tended to various grape vineyards, cherry orchards, and a fruit packing business. Growing up in Lodi, she attended St. Anne's Catholic School. She was a great storyteller, as was her father, thus family and friends heard many a tale of her younger years going to dances, cruising the downtown and popping into the local burger joints, having fun with her friends, adventures traveling to Ohio by train to visit her mother's side of the family, her early home life, and stories of her own family.
On July 7, 1951 she married John Quenzer and began a life-long career as a housewife and mother, as the family grew to eventually include four children. Josie had a special place in her heart for animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed reading, watching NASCAR races, shopping, the occasional trip to Lake Tahoe to play to the slots, and visiting with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Quenzer in 2006; parents, Frank and Anna Rose Battaglia; sister, Francis Dennis of Las Vegas, NV; and son-in-law, William "Bill" Fortuna.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Bill) Fortuna, Diane Thomas, and Valerie (Michael) McFee all of Lodi; son, David (Laura) Quenzer of Cottage Grove, Oregon; eight grandchildren, Lori Fortuna, Lisa Johnson, and Justin Thomas of Lodi, CA, Tiffiney Quenzer of Ione, CA, and Stephanie Cooper, Amber Quenzer, David Quenzer, and Christine Quenzer of Cottage Grove, Oregon; as well as ten great grandchildren. Josie is also survived by her brothers Frank, Jr. and Joseph Battaglia of Lodi and many dear nieces and nephews.

VISITATION
Visitation is available on Thursday, September 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Entombment will be private at Temple of Memories Mausoleum, Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, CA. If would like to honor her passing and love of animals, memorial donations may be made to: Animal Friends Connection Humane Society, P.O. Box 2314, Lodi, CA 95241.

Her Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of her as gone away -
her journey's just begun;
life holds so many facets -
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched . . .
for nothing loved is ever lost -
and she was loved so much
Ellen Brenneman

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