Lamberto Tayag, Sr.

Lamberto Dayrit Tayag, Sr., born to Pascual and Francisca Tayag on March 9, 1930 in the Philippines, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Stockton, CA.

Bert, as he was fondly called, lived a full life that centered around his family. He was very considerate, loving, generous, kind-hearted and amicable. His love for life was incredible.  He did his best to stay healthy, so he could still live longer.  His zesty morning greetings were very uplifting.   He was very creative, with an exceptional memory for his age at 93. He enjoyed building and creating cabinets, shelves, trash cans artistically, or anything he needed for his convenience out of cardboard boxes. He loved watching various YouTube videos, especially WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) shows. Most of all, he enjoyed playing the card game called "tongits" with loved-ones as well as Bingo with his friends.

His long years of combined federal service employment with the USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East) and Pacific Stars and Stripes between 1950-1980 at the former Clark Air Base, Philippines, made him qualified to migrate with his spouse and a daughter to the United States in 1987. He lived in Alabama, New Jersey, and various cities in CA, but spent most of his remaining years in Stockton, CA. In his younger years, he enjoyed his travels to different places in the US, Canada, Japan and Europe.

Bert was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years (Consolacion) parents, 4 siblings - Candido, Conrado, Alfredo, Ofelia. He is survived by his eight children – Belinda, Vergelito, Dean, Lilibeth, Lamberto Jr, Joselito, Nolasco and Abbigail, 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful Catholic, who regularly viewed Sunday masses online.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him, but we are so grateful to God for the blessing of his long life well-lived.

Peter Lepisto

February 14, 1942 - July 9, 2023

Peter Swande Lepisto passed away on July  9, 2023 after a long illness. Pete was born in L’Anse, MI on February 14, 1942 and moved to CA in 1951. He is predeceased by his parents Swande and Elaine Lepisto, his brother, Henry Lepisto and his sister Marilyn Pirkola. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Carolyn (Jones) Lepisto, his daughter Nancy Dunham (David) and his son Michael (Anais), his grandson, Connor Dunham and granddaughter, Avery Dunham. Pete graduated from Stagg High School in 1959 and Stockton College in 1961. He served in the Army and trained in Gravity survey. The highlight of his life was his service in Japan, Papua New Guinea and various other locales. Pete worked for San Joaquin County for 35 years retiring as highway maintenance superintendent. He was active in SIRS branch 46, Maintenance Superintendent Assoc, Weber Point Coffee Club, and Faith and Zion Lutheran churches.

SERVICES:

A memorial service will be held on July 19, 2023 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church, 808 Porter Way, Stockton.

Donations to Hospice or your favorite charity is preferred in lieu of flowers. 

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lepisto family.

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Conrado Ventura

September 7, 1929 - July 6, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 4:00pm on Saturday, July 29th, 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 Sunday, July 30th, 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 Ventura family.

Irma Velarde

June 6, 1959 - July 4, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, July 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, July 11th, 2023 at St. Lukes Catholic Church, located at 3847 N. Sutter Street, Stockton, CA 95204.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Velarde family.

Hiep Van Huynh

May 4, 1962 - July 3, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 7:00pm on Thursday, July 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, July 14th, 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 Huynh family.

Pablo Retes

February 18, 1951 - July 3, 2023

SERVICES:

The memorial service for Pablo will take place on Wednesday August 2, 2023 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Retes family.

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James Miller

October 7, 1940 - July 2, 2023

James Martin Miller, 82, a lifelong resident of Lodi, passed away on July 2, 2023. James was born October 7, 1940 to Otto and Audrey Miller of Lodi.

After graduating from Lodi High School in 1958, James earned an AA degree from San Joaquin Delta College. He then started his long career in the produce industry. He was a foreman/supervisor for several packing sheds in the area, following in his father’s footsteps starting at Maggio Packing and ending at Landmark Produce in Victor.

He is preceded in death by his wife Janice, parents and brother. He is survived by son Tom Greenwood of Pioneer, son Dan (Tina) Greenwood of Colfax, daughter Tammy Miller and son Steve Miller, both of Lodi, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday July 12 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and funeral services will be held Thursday July 13 at 1:00pm, both at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, followed by committal at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery.

Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/guestbook.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Miller family.

Martin Jauregui

November 10, 1943 - July 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, July 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, July 12th, 2023 at St Edward's Catholic Church, located at 731 S. Cardinal Ave, Stockton, CA 95215

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Jauregui family.

Avelino De Leon

November 10, 1950 - July 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, July 14th, 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, July 15th, 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 De Leon family.

Alatini Kutu

July 24, 1946 - July 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, July 27th, 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 Thursday, July 27th, 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 Kutu family.

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