Manuel Hernadez

November 15, 1954 - November 30, 2023

Manuel Hernández. 69 years young at time of death. He died November 30, 2023 in Stockton, California surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born November 15, 1954 in Yahualica, Jalisco the son of Margarita Hernández and grandson of Miguel Hernández and Catalina Muños. Manuel grew up with five sisters (Maria, Joventina, Luz, Josefina and Catalina) and one brother (Juan).

He worked almost two decades at Tri-Valley Growers and a little over two decades at Heinz as an industrial mechanic. Manuel retired in 2019.

Manuel is survived by his four children Manuel, Gabriela, Elsa and Ana; Seven grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob, Lenel, Jack, Gavin, Fox and Elvira; One great-grandchild Eros.

As a young adult he migrated from Mexico to United States. Throughout his life his main focus was working hard to provide for his love ones. He has survived several life changing endeavors through his journey. As a homeowner he adored working on projects around the house. Gardening was a hobby he enjoyed doing during his retirement.

A beloved Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and sibling. His family, friends and community will miss him.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 29th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A reception will follow at the J. Charles Irwin Reception Center, located 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 Hernandez family.

Edwin Simpson

December 30, 1927 - November 26, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, December 7th, 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, December 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 Simpson family.

Dennis "Buck" Del Nero

January 28, 1940 - November 25, 2023

Buck DelNero passed away in the early morning of November 25, 2023 at the age of 83 in Lodi, CA. Buck was born in French Camp, CA on January 28, 1940 to Denny and Gladys(Emslie) DelNero.

His family settled in Tracy, CA where Buck, along with his older sister Sandra, attended elementary through high school. His favorite childhood activities were fishing, hunting and playing with his friends in the rural Tracy area.

Buck was an amazing sportsman, playing football, basketball, and baseball during his high school career. He won various awards, including the Peter B. Kyne award for football and being inducted into the Tracy sports Hall of Fame. Because of his athletic prowess, he left numerous memories for area sports fans and was referred to as Tracy's athlete of the 50's.

Buck went on to attend Stockton college(1958-1960) and College of the Pacific(UOP) (1960-1964). He continued to excel in sports, obtaining many awards and a scholarship during his college years.

He was called into the national guard during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 serving approx 8 months.

During his time in college, Buck met and married the love of his life, Judith Ardyne (Helton) Del Nero and welcomed three daughters: Stacey (DelNero) Edalgo, Shelley (DelNero) Edwards, and Shannon DelNero. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren followed to enrich their lives.

Buck fulfilled his life long dream of becoming a game warden for the state of California and enjoyed a long career patrolling the Delta region which he loved.

After retirement, Buck and Judy enjoyed many great years in Baja Mexico which they dearly cherished.

He will be remembered as a man of integrity, honesty, loyalty and responsibility. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Buck's presence will be deeply missed but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Del Nero family.

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