William Troy

January 9, 1935 - February 1, 2024

William (Bill) Frank Troy left his home in this world on February 1, 2024. He was born in Stockton, CA, on January 9, 1935, the son of Melvin George and Virginia (Ecker) Troy. He attended Stockton schools. He served in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Upon returning home, he joined his father working for Stockton Box Company(American Bendix) as a machinist, retiring after 35 years.

In 1958 he met Garnell Boone through mutual friends and later married in Modesto, Ca on February 25, 1959. In 1967 they welcomed the first of three children, two sons and a daughter.

He loved his family, having a beer with his father after work and caring for his mother in her later years. He liked to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing,even teaching his nephews who became fishermen in their own right. A favorite pastime was to listen to the San Fransisco 49ers and Giants games on his radio while working in the yard or on his car. He was a fan of old western movies and reminisced about his all day Saturday adventures at the Stockton Royal all for two bits. He enjoyed many family camping vacations, but would also be found camped out in the backyard with his kids, under the open sky. He was a big supporter of his children and grand childrens athletic endeavors, cheering them on in baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling and field hockey to name a few.

William was preceded in death by his father Melvin George, his mother Virginia, and two sisters Barbara Kirby and Carolyn Welch. He is survived by Garnell, his son Russell of Argentina, daughter Elizabeth of Chico, son Patrick (Angela) of Cold Springs, NV , grandsons Nicholas Troy of Stockton, Tyler Gebert of Roseville, Chase LaMusga of Chico, Nathan and Jake Troy of Cold Springs, Nv., granddaughters, Bethany Troy of Stockton, Shay LaMusga of Chico, and Alison Troy of Argentina, eight great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Lavar Kirby of Stockton, three nephews and a niece.

Arrangements are by Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Evergreen Chapel services will be held on February 20th, 2024 at 10 am, with graveside to follow. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to either Homes for Veterans or Little League International

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Manuel Guzman

Manuel Guzman
April 29, 1947 - January 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Manuel “Goose” Guzman, 76, on January 31st. He departed this world surrounded by loved ones, after a short brave battle with cancer.

Manuel was a 1967 graduate of Manteca High School and while attending school he started working on the Raymond Muller Ranch in French Camp, CA. In 1969, Manuel entered into the sacred bonds of matrimony with Bonnie Boesch after capturing each other's attention at a

Valentine’s Day dance. They were married just 5 months later. Bonnie was by Manuel’s bedside non-stop and was incredibly strong as Manuel’s advocate through his month of hospitalization. They were committed to their vows until Manuel’s last breath. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on July 5th of this year. Together, Manuel and Bonnie built a beautiful life together.

Manuel worked on the Ray Muller Ranch until he was 42 when he took a job with the San Joaquin County Public Works Department. He retired after 20 years with San Joaquin County as an equipment service worker, but in his heart he was a cowboy. When he was a young adult Manuel loved to ride horses and was a fearless heeler when he was team roping. He loved life on the ranch, riding horses and country music. One of his favorite pastimes was stream fishing and later when he started having back trouble he bought a boat and a trolling motor and hit the lakes or the Delta. Manuel was an accomplished bowler, and he bowled 18 perfect “300” games and bowled in leagues and tournaments up until his passing. But there was nothing that brought him more joy than his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan and could often be found sitting in the stands cheering them on at whatever they were participating in at that time. There was nothing that he wouldn’t do to help or support his 8 grandkids. And he and Bonnie became “grandparents” to many of their grandkids’ teammates and friends.

Manuel was a loving husband, father and son. He cared for his mom, who has dementia, and step-dad that had been bed ridden for the better part of the last two years until he himself was hospitalized. Manuel’s family was the center of his world.

Manuel Guzman is survived by his wife, Bonnie Guzman, daughter Marsha Herrera(Alex Landeros Jr.), his mother Tomasa “Tommy” Mendoza, sister Mary Keathley, brothers John Guzman, Edward Guzman, Joe Chavez, Danny Mendoza, David Mendoza and Donald Mendoza. His favorite humans were his grandchildren Brandon Guzman(Adrian), Michael Guzman(Genesis), Tyler Guzman(Esmeralda), Travis Graham and Justin(Lori and Mike Graham) Graham, Gabby Herrera, Cruz Herrera, and R. Alex Herrera(Lori and Chris Herrera), his godson Daniel Cruz Mendoza and numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends who will continue to cherish his memory. Manuel found out while he was in the hospital that he was expecting his first great grandchild and he was so excited. He was preceded in death by his first born and only son, Manuel Raymond Guzman and his step-father Cruz Mendoza.

Manuel will be laid to rest next to his son Manuel Raymond at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi. He requested no services; a private burial for the family will take place. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and share memories here online.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Shriners Children's Hospital an organization that was near and dear to his heart after Shriners cared for two of his grandchildren or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Manuel Guzman's memory. May Manuel rest in eternal peace.

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William DuBois

William Edward DuBois
March 27, 1933 – January 30, 2024

William (Bill) Edward DuBois passed away peacefully under hospice care in Lodi on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, just a few months short of his 91 st birthday. William was born in Westwood, California and spent the majority of his life in the Stockton-Lodi area. He attended Stockton high School, Stockton Collage and graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Business and Finance. He joined the United States Air Force in May of 1952 and served on active duty during the war in Korea. He was honorably discharged from the reserves in 1960.

William married Melba Loraine Smith on July 31, 1955. They remained married for 57 years until her passing on September 8, 2012. They had two children, Gregg William DuBois and Michelle Marie DuBois (Meurrier), along with three Grand Children and seven Great Grand Children.

William’s professional career reflected 40 years in Real Estate and banking in the local Stockton- Lodi community area. He retired from the Real Estate Lending Department at the Bank of Stockton in 1998. During this time he enjoyed tennis, golf, alpine snow skiing, traveling and attending sporting events. In his later years he was very active in the Masonic Lodge within the Stockton Scottish Rite Morningstar Lodge #68, attaining his 33 rd & Final Degree in 2016. He also did volunteer work for the Dameron Hospital Auxiliary and spent much time with his family.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Melba, his father William Robert DuBois and mother Mae Margarite Morey DuBois. He is survived by his son Gregg W. DuBois of Stockton, his daughter Michelle M. Meurrier of Lodi, his brother Robert Linley DuBois of Lodi and his sister Suzanne Mae Getsey of Fresno. He was also the proud Grandfather of Nicole M. Winans of Lodi, John T. Meurrier of Sonora and Kaitlyn M. DuBois Garcia of Stockton, as well as his seven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial Park cemetery chapel, March 1 st at 10 AM, followed by a gathering and meal served at the adjacent reception center (14165 Beckman Road, Lodi). Memorial contributions may be made in William’s name to the Stockton Scottish Rite Language Center, 33 West Alpine Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.

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James Leroy Garrett

August 8, 1932 – January 30, 2024

James Leroy Garrett, 91 years old, passed away in Elk Grove, CA, January 30, 2024, from old age.

He was born August 8, 1932, to Ersel Elmer and Birtha Sherl in Tulsa, Oklahoma. James is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille.

He is graduate of Lodi High School and American River Junior College and a United States Air Force Veteran. He worked at Aerojet Propulsion on America’s first successful satellite engine and completed his career at McClellan AFB.

In 1954, while in flight school, he met and married Edna Lucille Turner in Sabinal, Texas. They went on to have 6 children (Michael, Deborah Shaffer, Patricia Davis, Mitchell, James, and Dennis), 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10am on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

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Francisco "Frank" Pimentel

April 30, 1958 - January 29, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Tuesday, February 13th, 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 10:00am on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Roberta Brown

Roberta Marie Brown
July 28, 1941-December 12, 2023

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Roberta Brown was born on July 28, 1941 in the small coastal community of Charleston, Oregon and was raised by, and grew up with her parents Robert and Mary White, in Glasgow, a beautiful wooded area of North Bend, Oregon, only a few miles from her birthplace.She passed away on December 12, 2023 in Stockton, California after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Al, sons Jeremy (of Lathrop, California) and John Kendall (of Turlock, California), daughter Debbie Kendall (of Clifton, Colorado), and grandchildren Zachary (of Lathrop, California) and Zoe (of San Francisco, California).

There will be a Celebration of Life service to honor Roberta on February 3, at 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi, California.

Roberta was a testament to a life well lived, marked with a profound love for family, friends, music, teaching, and her strong, unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.

Her musical journey started early as she played flute and piano, as well as sang in choirs and various musical productions throughout grade school and high school. She was even drum major in her high school marching band and a founding member of a female vocal trio that was quite popular. She sang professionally throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s. With her husband Al this took her in both club and concert venues. Their faith eventually placed them in many church performances involving both praise and worship and full concerts.

Roberta loved children and was a teacher’s aid at Tully C. Knowles in Stockton for 27 years.This soon led to her directing children’s choirs and Christmas concerts at church.

Roberta was really defined by her role as loving wife, mother, and grandmother. For 54 years she shared her life with Al; her boundless love for her family, her zest for life, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life. The emotional and spiritual connection she had with her children and grandchildren was unparalleled. She was an inspiration to all and will be deeply missed. Her spirit lives on in the memories and lives of everyone who knew her.

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Dona Diane Want

July 21, 1943 - January 29, 2024

VISITATIONS
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240. A second visitation will be held the following day from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Lodi English Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1260 W Century Blvd, Lodi, CA 95240

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Antonio Diaz

June 9, 1945 – January 28, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 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 10:00am on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Russell Beck Jr.

Russell C. Beck Jr.
March 11, 1938 – January 28, 2024

Russell was born in Lodi, CA on March 11, 1938, to Clifford and Lena Beck. He grew up in Lodi, attended Lodi schools and graduated from Lodi High.

Russell married twice, first to Sue Beck and then to Mary (Lemon) Beck. He has two sons, three grandsons, and five great-grandchildren, he also has three stepchildren, three step-grandchildren, and five great step-grandchildren.

Russell worked for over 41 years for Macy’s in Stockton. He will be remembered as a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his brother Bill (Mary) Beck, sister Sharron (Al) Compasso, sister Jan Beck, seven nieces and nephews, and twenty great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, an infant daughter, Marsha, and two grandsons, Adam, and Alex.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Phal Som

February 2, 1942 – January 27, 2024

We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother, devoted aunt, doting grandmother, and loving great grandmother Phal Som, age 81. She passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Cambodia, she fought her way through mass genocide and resided the remainder of her life in Stockton. She was a kind hearted person who displayed unconditional love to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Even during her moments of discomfort she always had the well-being of her friends and family in her heart. She fought a long time to stay with us. We have been so fortunate to have her in our lives as long as we did. 

The loving mother of Saroeum Som (Phy Hout), Vanny Som (Tito Chhun), and the late Thoeum Som and Ky Som. Sister of Vann Som (Phy Sam), Chhoeurn Som (Keoun Ken), and the late Sam Sar and Chhin Sar (Sous Ka). Loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, cousins, family, and friends which she held near and dear to her heart.

Family and friends welcomed to join us for her services.

SERVICE
A service will be held Thursday, February 11th, 2024 at 1:00pm at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park (https://www.cherokeememorial.com/directions), located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240. A Buddhist prayer service will follow at her daughter’s residence. And a final closing prayer on Monday, February 12 at 9:30am. Please call or text (209)406-1112 for the address. 

We thank you for the love, support, prayers and kindness. Flowers can be sent directly to the funeral home. 

Blessings to all, 

The Som/Sar/Ka family

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Heather Burns

July 16, 1970 - January 27, 2024

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 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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Robert Rench

October 24, 1945 - January 27, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Gertrude Lee

October 24, 1945 - January 27, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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