Thuan Hoang

April 8, 1964 - September 17, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 8:00pm on Friday, October 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 10:00am on Saturday, October 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 Hoang family.

Sokhom Men

July 24, 1949 - September 15, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and wife of Sophat Pen, Sokhom Men. She passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Sokhom fought resiliently through her short battle with cancer. She will forever be remembered as a strong willed woman who fought her way through mass genocide in her home country of Cambodia to ensure her children have the best future the can.She blessed us with 74 beautiful years and was the light of our lives. Her greatest joy in life were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She took pride and joy in ensuring those around her were always cared for. Her legacy will continue through her husband of 56 years Sophat Pen, her 8 children, her many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 

 SERVICES
Her services will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Viewing from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Men family.

Allan Rutter

September 29, 1982 - August 18, 2023

Allan Scott Rutter, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2023, at the age of 40. He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched and the wonderful family he leaves behind. Though he is no longer with us, Allan’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those he cherished most, in the stories they share and in the memories that can never be forgotten.

Allan was born on September 29, 1982, in Stockton, California to proud parents, Dave and Kathy Rutter. As a young boy, Allan enjoyed spending his time tinkering. He was often found taking things apart and then putting them back together again, playing outside with friends, and sharing family outings with his sister, Laurie. In 1992, the Rutter family decided to lay down new roots in Galt, California, where Allan spent the remainder of his childhood, later graduating from Galt High School in 2000.

As a young man, Allan’s deep interest in computers along with his analytical mind led him to pursue a career with Apple, where he remained for seventeen years. He had a knack for fixing complex problems and an expertise that allowed him to eventually advance to Team Manager. In 2006, Allan met the love of his life, Lacey. The two were married on May 30, 2009, and spent a wonderful fourteen years together, in which time they had two incredible children: Jack and Lyla. Allan was a very hands-on father who cherished quality time spent bonding over Lego, video games and family trips. His children were his greatest joy.

Outside of family time and days at the office, Allan enjoyed working with his hands building chicken coops, raised garden beds, and even putting together his own retro arcade (using his beloved collection of Ryobi tools, of course). He especially loved to cook, often using every pot available to create delicious meals for his family. Though a bit messy, these are fond memories his family will always treasure. Allan was often described by those who knew him best as a brilliant man who knew a little something about everything- a Trivia master if you will. Allan additionally delighted in spending time with friends, trying new beers and looked forward to attending the Firestone Walker Beer Festival every summer. Most notably, Allan had a brilliant mind with a great sense of humor who always shared the most epic dad jokes- his loud, boisterous voice projecting across any room he was in. There is no question he was a bright light in this world, one whom will be missed by all those who loved him most.

Allan Scott Rutter is survived by his loving wife, Lacey; son, Jack (11); daughter, Lyla (9); parents, Dave and Kathy Rutter; sister, Laurie Rutter; as well as in-laws, Lance and Brenda Newhall and brother-in-law, Trent Newhall; in addition to many dear friends and fifty hilarious chickens.

Please join us to celebrate a life well-lived on September 28, 2023, at Champaign Ranch (12174 Borden Road) in Herald, California from 4-8pm in a casual, drop-in setting. A Mexican food truck will be available to guests from 4:30-7:30pm serving Allan’s favorite dishes.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations in Allan’s honor to the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention. “You’re not alone”.
Suicide prevention phone number: 9-8-8
https://afsp.org

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Richard Hieb

August 10, 1942 - September 13, 2023

Richard W. Hieb passed away on September 13, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Lodi, CA to parents Herbert and Martha Hieb.

Richard graduated from Lodi High School in 1960, where he played basketball and baseball. He earned a Life Pass to Lodi High School sporting events by playing on three championship basketball teams and was a big fan of Lodi High Sports. He attended Stockton College (now San Joaquin Delta) where he continued to play basketball and graduated in 1962 with an Associate of Arts degree in engineering technology.

Richard began work as an Engineering Aide I for the San Joaquin County Public Works Department in 1962 and retired as an Engineering Assistant III in 2000.

Richard’s fifteen minutes of fame came in 1960 when he carried the Olympic Torch as part of the Torch Relay to Squaw Valley’s Winter Olympics.

Richard enjoyed the outdoors hunting ducks and pheasants, fishing for bass and trout and bird watching.

He was a member of the San Joaquin Audubon Society and was Treasurer of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the Trustee Board and served as an usher for many years. Richard could be recognized around town by his trademark red Lodi High baseball cap.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents in 1974. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria and his two sons, Darin of Folsom and Eric of Lodi. He has a brother, Dr. Kenneth Hieb of Fresno and a sister, Beverly Vogt of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Richard was the great- grandson of Wilhelm Hieb, who was the first German from Russia to migrate to Lodi.

At the family’s request, services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lodi High School Athletic Department.

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Jennifer Bouathong

March 18, 1962 - September 11, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Wednesday, September 20th, 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, September 20th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

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Alexander Scheflo

July 11, 1931 - September 10, 2023

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August September 20th 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at 701 S Pleasant Ave, Lodi, CA 95240. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August September 20th 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Elvia Nava

June 29, 1946 - September 10, 2023

Elvia Nava was born June 29,1946 to Manuel and Maria Rodriguez. She passed away unexpectedly September 10,2023. She was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and came to Lodi area at the age of 7 years old. She was the eldest of three siblings; Americo, Javier and Ruben Rodriguez. She then became a devoted mother to four children, Norma Flores, Cesar Flores, Elizabeth Nava and Iselda Nava. Elvia was a hard loyal employee of Big Lots for 25+ years and enjoyed working until her last day. She enjoyed dancing with friends every weekend and planned to dance until the end because it made her happy. She was also a loving grandmother to six grandchildren; Steven Garza, Gabriel Nava, Desiree Nava, Celeste McCoy, Isaac McCoy,and Angel Zuniga. She was a good beautiful person and will forever be remembered, loved and missed by all who knew her.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Monday, September 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 11:00am on Monday, September 25th, 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 Nava family.

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