Diana Kaighn

November 29, 1940 - January 12, 2024

Diana was born to Elmer and Mae Jenkins in Abington, PA. Her growing up years were spent in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, with her parents and loving brother, Thomas Jenkins (survivor) and where she met the love of her life, Bill, preceded in death. They graduated from high school in 1958 and married the following year. The marriage produced three children, Janet (Tony), Debby, and Scott. Those unions produced seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike), Nick (Katie), Kari (Saul), Branden (Faith), Alyssa (Graham), Chris, and Ashley. In short order she welcomed 13 great grandchildren that were her joy, Jarred, Allie, Hannah, Olivia, Kaylee, Jordynn, Lucas, Ava, Liam, Grayson, Addison, Maya and Emersyn Rose, #14 is due in June.

Diana is also survived by 2 Sister’s in law, Linda (Tom) and Lillian Remmey, a niece and 5 nephews, many cousins on the east coast, and many friends as she made friends everywhere she went.

Diana was a Professional Legal Secretary and was a member of the San Joaquin Legal Secretaries association, serving as association president and held office on the state level. Diana was an avid seamstress and crafter, in retirement Diana started quilting and has made many quilts and other quilted projects for her family and friends to enjoy for many years to come.

Diana’s services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, CA, 10:00 am February 22, 2024, and will be livestreamed from Cherokee Memorial Park. She will be laid to rest at Dixon National Cemetery with her beloved husband.

Donations in honor: UC Davis kidney transplant program, American Cancer Society, and UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kaighn family.

Sharla Blythe-Quinones

Sharla Blythe-Quinones
February 23, 1934 - January 3, 2024

Stockton resident, Sharla Blythe-Quinones, walked through the Gates of Heaven at 3am on January 3rd , 2024, after a full life of many blessings.

Sharla (Kirby) was the last of nine siblings, seven sisters and two brothers, all raised in Attica, Indiana, during the Great Depression.

Sharla spent most of her earthly adult life in Stockton, California, being married for 50 years to her first husband, Sergeant Howard Blythe, a San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff who went to Heaven in 2008.

Sharla and Howard built a successful local business in Stockton called Professional Transcribing and Typing Service which employed over a dozen employees during its peak years. During her full life on earth, Sharla gave birth to two sons – Don Blythe (Brenda) and Larry Blythe (Jane) and was grandmother to 19 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sharla, a devout Christian, was also a member of First Baptist Church in Stockton. In her early years, Sharla produced a gospel album of her self-composed songs proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the need for forgiveness of one’s sins in order to go to Heaven. She traveled on tour for a time singing in many churches.

Sharla later married Gilbert Quinones. They loved to sing together and produced two CD’s. As Gilbert’s wife, she also became mother and grandmother to his three children, five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was affectionately known as Grandma Honey.

She will be missed!

Celebration of life will be held on January 27 th , 2024, at New Day Community Church, located at 7525 Oakmont Drive, Stockton, CA 95207. Service begins at 11am with a reception to follow.

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Cherokee Memorial Park is honored to serve the Blythe-Quinones family.

Lois Mead

March 29, 1948 - November 27, 2023

Lois Mead, age 75, entered into rest on November 27, 2023. Lois was born March 29, 1948 to Wayne and Geraldine Coate in Stockton, CA. She is survived by her husband Noble Mead of 55 years, son Noble Mead Jr. and daughter Heather Frost (Dolan). Lois was the proud grandmother to three grandchildren Alayna Frost, Breanna Frost, Cody Frost and most recently a great grandson Wylan Michaud. She is also survived by her brothers Don Coate (Rose), Dale Coate (Marjorie} and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary Coate Locke.

Lois spent her time enjoying her family and friends.  She owned a pet shop “The Menagerie” in the 80’s and was involved with IOF Foresters, Bowling Leagues, Youth Groups and many other groups/activities through the years. She will remain forever in our hearts.

Services will be held January 19th at 1pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mead family.

Ernesto Nava Jr.

April 14, 1995 - January 15, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES
A service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

A service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, January 15th, 2024 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 Nava family.

Roosevelt George Sr.

April 8, 1935 - January 11, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 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 George family.

ZZ Marilyn Shenkerburg

December 22, 1948 - January 11, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Shenkerburg family.

Jack Colburn

December 17, 1946 - January 9, 2024

Jack Pierce Colburn, 77, of Lodi, California, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born on December 17, 1946, in Stockton, California. Jack brought laughter and joy to the lives of those around him. He leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will never fade. He was a loving husband to Jan Colburn and a caring father to Jenna Colburn and Jerett Colburn, daughter-in-law Christina Colburn. He was also a proud grandfather (Papa) to Ryan Harmon and Juliet Colburn. Jack is survived by his sister Cheryl Litz, brother Michael Colburn, and nieces Corrine Litz and Sarah Litz-Kautz. Jack was known for his funny and kind personality. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and was a hardworking family man. In his free time, Jack enjoyed gardening, and traveling. He was a member of the Port City RVers, and Elks Lodge, Stockton. After his retirement Jack spent a lot of his time volunteering in the garden (Life Lab) at Tully C. Knowles school, teaching students about gardening from composting, growing plants to irrigation systems. His presence for his family and friends will be greatly missed.

After graduating from Lodi High School in 1965, Jack served in the Army from 1967 to 1969. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years of his career to Lodi Metal Tech before retiring.

A graveside service will be held on January 25, 2024, at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of San Joaquin or the ALS Association- Greater Sacramento.

Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, located at 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, California 95240, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Please join us in honoring Jack's life and legacy.

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Cynthia Hammond

October 19, 1967 - January 7, 2024

Our Beloved Cynthia, was born Cynthia Denise Johnson on October 19,1967 to Amos and Gloria Johnson in Stockton, Ca. Cynthia Graduated from Lincoln high school class of 1985 shortly afterward Cynthia relocated to Southern California and continued her education at Long Beach City College. Upon getting engaged, Cynthia transferred back home to Stockton California, where she received her AA in Early Childhood Education from Delta college. Cynthia began her career at Head Start where she worked until 2007 when she began teaching preschool for SUSD. Cynthia became heavily involved in many aspects of the union where she wore several hats throughout her tenure. Cynthia was always just a phone call away.

Cynthia wed Johnnie Hammond Sr in April of 1990, the following year welcomed a son, Johnnie Hammond Jr of Stockton, Ca. Cynthia leaves behind her loving son, Johnnie Hammond Jr. (Stockton,Ca) and loving Sisters Carla Johnson (Compton,Ca) Anita Johnson(Antelope,Ca) Alicia Johnson (Stockton,Ca) Latrice Johnson (Elk Grove,Ca) and brother Marvin Woodberry(Texas) nieces and nephews. And her very special extended family, Star and Marcos Regino. Last but not least her furbaby Bella Hammond and many friends!

She is preceded in death by her parents and special companion Larry Chambers.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 10th,  2024 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 Hammond family.

Benita "Bebe" Gomez

Benita “Bebe“ Gomez
March 21, 1941 - January 7, 2024

Benita Lial Gomez (affectionately known to all as “Bebe”)sadly passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 82.

Benita was born March 21, 1941 in Clarksburg, California to Helen and Enrique Gomez. She was one of twelve siblings who was later raised in Woodbridge, California.

We will always remember the fresh aromas of frijoles de la olla, her freshly homemade flour tortillas and goulash. We never had much materially, but mom was a master at making a humble home warm and inviting.

Her feisty personality and many wise sayings are what she will be most remembered for. She felt strongly about persevering and finding a solution to life’s many challenges. Giving up was certainly not an option. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”, or “Nothing is impossible”, she would often say.

Generosity was one of her strengths, continuously putting others first. Many stories are told of her fierce and selfless acts that had an impact on many lives.

She had a unique way of communicating. “Check-check”, “pas-pas”, “tiki-tiki”, riddle-sounding at first, however full of meaning. Her quirky vocabulary will live in our hearts forever.

She is survived by a sister: Amelia (Jenny) Sandoval, her seven children: David Barrientos, Benjamin Ramirez, Ramey Ramirez, Helen Ramirez, Carmen Ramirez, Monica Garnica and Guadalupe Gallardo, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all of the family and dear friends (Retha “Cookie” Padilla) who reached out and prayed over her during her final days.

We will miss the legendary “Bebe Guns”, Rest In Peace.

SERVICE
Funeral Services will be held on January 26, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m
Please join us at the Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home in the Evergreen Chapel
14165 Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA 95240
(enter from Harney Ln. / HWY 99)
Celebration of Life to follow 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Moose Lodi Lodge
3824 E Woodbridge Rd. Acampo, Ca. 95220

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gomez family.

Ol Chin

September 5, 1970 - January 7, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 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 Sunday, January 21st, 2024 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 Chin family.

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