Frank Brazil Jr.

September 16, 1936 - April 6, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 8:00pm on Tuesday, April 18th 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 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 19th 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Brazil family.

Sharon Swort

August 30, 1948 - April 5, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday, April 13th, 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, April 14th, 2023 at Christian Life Center located at 9025 West Ln, Stockton CA, 95210.

A graveside service will then be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Swort family.

Chinsuk Lee

May 10, 1959 - April 3, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Saturday, April 11th 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 10:00am on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at the Sacramento Korean Catholic Church, located at 9354 Kiefer Blvd #5502, Sacramento, CA 95826

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lee family.

Agustina Hernandez

May 30th, 1944 - April 2, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Friday, April 21st, 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 10:00am on Saturday, April 22nd, 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 Hernandez family.

Joseph Hart

November 28, 1933 - April 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, April 10th 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 10:00am on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hart family.

Athea "Kathy" Holcomb

March 18, 1945 - March 31, 2023

Athea Kathryn Holcomb (Hancock), known as Kathy to all, was born on March 18, 1945 in Skiatook, OK. She passed on March 31, 2023 in Stockton, CA. She is survived by her brother Robert Hancock Sr. (Wanda) and her children Joseph Holcomb Jr. (Michele) and Linda Holcomb. She is also survived by grandchildren: Lisa, David, Tiffany, and Joseph III; and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Joseph Holcomb Sr.; her parents Norma Harrison and Loyal Hancock; and her siblings Linda E Holcomb and Marie Daniel (Mike). She was an active member at Full Gospel Tabernacle church. Kathy was a cancer survivor as well as an advocate for other cancer survivors. She was loved by all that knew her.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm in the viewing room in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 1pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. Both events to take place at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Holcomb family.

John Spatola

March 9, 1946 - March 30, 2023

John Matthew Spatola, 77, of Sacramento died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. John was born in Stockton on March 9, 1946, where he spent the first 50 years of his life. He was a proud Army Veteran who served during the Viet Nam War. He had a long and successful Real Estate career, beginning in residential sales and eventually transitioning to Commercial sales after obtaining his Broker’s License. In 1994 John and his wife, Sonja, relocated to Sacramento.

John had an artist’s heart, leading him to study art at Delta College. He pursued a wide variety of interests, making it second nature for him to find common ground with others and giving him the ability to converse knowledgably on a wide range of topics. He was an avid photographer with his work published in national publications, talented calligrapher, award winning marksman, Wild West aficionado, enthusiastic boxing fan, member of Toastmasters, and longtime member of the Diablo Caravaners RV Club. He, Sonja, their two kids and the family’s black labrador retriever embarked on a cross country RV adventure in the summer of 1980, long before it became fashionable to do so. The many memorable stories from that three month trip provided a lifetime of sentimental memories and laughs for the entire family, many of which were recounted to great delight at every holiday gathering. John was proud of his Italian heritage and loved nothing more than a good salami and fontina sandwich from Genova Bakery, where five generations of family have graced the doorstep through the years.

He was larger than life with the biggest, softest heart. There was always room for one more at any celebration. Though John never sought out pet ownership personally – and despite some initial grumbling - he never turned down the numerous strays brought home by his children through the years. Unsurprisingly, he usually ended up being the one who most spoiled the newfound family pets. Favorite among them were his “magnificent champion” cat, Bismarck Alexander, and the long haired chihuahua he never wanted but utterly adored, Timmie. The feeling was mutual.

John’s immense love and pride for his family shone brightly in his eyes. He was the beloved husband and one true love of his wife, Sonja Spatola, his Blondie as he affectionately called her, of Sacramento, the wise and loving father of Craig Spatola of Sacramento and Claudia Spatola (Michael Nassr) of Carmichael, and step-granddaughters Alex Nassr of Sacramento and Juliana Nassr of Brooklyn, NY, the proud and doting grandfather of his twin granddaughters, Clover Lang and Lillie Lang, of Carmichael, the older brother of Barbara Spatola-Valenzuela of Lodi and James Spatola (Susie) of Stockton, and a longtime steady presence for his sisters in law Lana Roberts (Wayne Dinwiddie) of Sacramento, Gloria Fitzpatrick (Jim) of Lake Tahoe, Lisa White (Ken) of San Ramon. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Craig, last year. Also predeceased by his father, Charles Spatola Sr., his mother, Antonette Spatola, and his brother, Charles Spatola Jr., all of Stockton. He will be warmly and lovingly remembered by his many extended family members, longtime neighbors, and lifelong friends.

Though a long term illness eventually stole his mobility and affected his ability to speak, his razor sharp wit and true gift of seeing the humor in all things remained intact, and he remained strong in mind and spirit to the end. His resilience and sheer grit in the face of adversity were unparalleled. His ultimate wish was to remain at home throughout the duration of his illness, and through the hard work, dedication, love, and support of his wife, Sonja, that wish was granted. For that we are eternally grateful. May he rest in peace forevermore.

In John’s honor, a celebration of life will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, to be immediately followed by interment. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided at Heritage Dining and Provisions (Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club). The family requests the favor of an RSVP for planning purposes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Baby Baer’s kidney transplant donation fund at https://gofund.me/f546d71c or to your favorite charity in John’s name.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Spatola family.

Tavita Toeaina-Siatunuu

May 11, 1954 - March 28, 2023

Visitation
 A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Sunday April 16th, 2023 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
Services for Tavita will be held on Sunday April 16, 2023 at 11:00am in 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 Toeaina-Siatunuu family.

The services will be streamed live https://www.viewlogies.net/cherokee/HX_l31gDA?pin=588386

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