Laura Shoffner

Laura Lee Shoffner
January 16, 1938 - April 6, 2024

Laura Lee Shoffner, 86 years old, passed away April 6, 2024. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 16, 1938.

Laura is preceded in death by her husband Robert Shoffner, her parents William and Dorothy Harris, her brothers Dempsey and Norman Harris, and her sister Opal Webb. She is survived by her sister Sharron Dykes, her children Dottie and Steve Forbes, Dean Shoffner and Mike Shoffner. Laura is survived by her grandchildren Bobby and Kayla Rench, Becky and John Trinidad, Michael Shoffner, Christie and Ryan Booth, Christopher Shoffner, Sarah and John Taylor, Joey Shoffner, Windy Shoffner, Alyssa and Randy Tidwell, and Ashlyn and Nick Staehle. She was the loving great grandmother or Mamoo as they called her, to Jaylynn, Cristian and Trinity Trinidad, Breanna and Sergio Rubio, Jenna, Cammie, Angelica and Efren Booth, Zachary, Carson and Brady Rench.

Graveside service with Pastor David Packard of Big Valley Bible Baptist Church of Lodi, will be Thursday, April 25 th at 1pm at Cherokee Memorial Park of Lodi.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Shoffner family.

Severa Salazar

June 22, 1957 - April 5, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Severa Marroquin Salazar on April 5,2024. She was born to Pilar & Flora Marroquin on June 22, 1957, in San Benito, Texas. The family moved to the Lodi area in 1960 and after attending local elementary schools, she graduated from Lodi High in 1975. She soon married her sweetheart, Andrew Orta Salazar. The young military couple first lived in Hawaii, where she fell in love with the islands and always felt truly at home there. Later, as her husband was reassigned, they lived at different military bases in the U.S., returning to California in 1988 as a family of six.

Severa held a variety of jobs as a young adult, but she most enjoyed working security at Westgate Shopping Center, private companies and her favorite, Honolulu Airport. When her family returned to California, she became a travel agent and was blessed to have worked the last 27 years for Robert & Bill at L&L Travel. She enjoyed traveling and never passed up a chance for a quick trip to the casinos. Severa was so very proud of her Texan roots but loved her Lodi community. That love led her to co-chair the Gang Alternative Project in the 1990s, helping at risk youth.

Severa was our matriarch, always there for us with her gracious love, amazing strength, and endless support. She will be missed greatly, by her large family and the many, many people whose lives she touched. She leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Andy; children, Daniel, Fernando(Brandy), Andriana(Anthony), & Angelina(David); her beloved grandchildren, Alex, Alfonzo, Julissa, Aurora, Anthony, Miguel, Elva, Joel, Zelena, David, Eeaa, & Faye; siblings, Consuelo(Rafael), Jose(Marie), Ramon(Diane), Ramiro, Ana(Luis), Pilar(Marie), (Olimpia), Humberto, Linda, & Sara(Kelly); her Tia Olivia and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pilar & Flora; sister & brother-in-law, Margaret & Ernie; brother, Victor; niece, Laurie, & great-niece, Phoebe.

Visitation & Funeral services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, on Wednesday April 24th at 1pm, in the Vineyard Chapel.

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Violet Reiswig

October 25, 1923 - April 4, 2024

Violet Reiswig passed peacefully away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 100, in Lodi, CA. She was born on October 25th, 1923 in Denhoff, North Dakota. Violet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her caring nature.

She is survived by her son Dale and daughter-in-law Linda of Grants Pass , OR; her daughter Renae Reiswig of Redlands, CA; her granddaughter Tiffany Jones of Pollack Pines, CA; and her great-grandsons, Isak and Liam Jones, also of Pollack Pines, CA. Violet is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from both the Heitzman and Reiswig families. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Reiswig and her Heitzman siblings.

Violet was devoted to her church community and enjoyed sharing her culinary creations with others. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and warm hospitality.

A memorial service will be held on April 15, 2024 at 11:00AM at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240, with a graveside ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SEVA Hospice, 5380 Pirrone Road, Suite 301a 3rd floor, Salida, CA 95638, in memory of Violet Reiswig

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Reiswig family.

Thomas Wall

November 8, 1948 - April 4, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Thursday, April 18th, 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 Thursday, April 18th, 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 Wall family.

Juan Murillo Herrera

December 25, 1942 - April 3, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 19th, 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 Murillo Herrera family.

Virginia Rock

January 22, 1926 - April 2, 2024

Virginia Rock was born on January 22, 1926 in her home on a 160 acre farm with no utilities, in White Hall, Illinois. She peacefully went with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the age of 98 from her residence at Garden Oaks in Stockton, where she received compassionate loving care from family, friends, staff and Hospice.

After graduating from Ashland High School in Illinois in 1943, Virginia went to live with her parents in Douglas, Arizona. She met Otho Julian Rock at the Douglas Air Force Base where he served, and they were married on June 10, 1944. They relocated to Stockton in early 1950. They shared a loving Christian marriage for 58 years until his death in 2002. She is survived by her children, Tana Uriarte (George), Dennis Rock (Louise), and Lois Heinze, plus six grandchildren (Lynette, Tammy, Mark, Shannon, Hannah and Kenny), ten great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Donna Carol Rock, son Dale Rock, and granddaughter Tonya Johnson.

Virginia was a gentle loving woman who lived her life to the fullest as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful friend. She had the heart of a servant, a generous spirit, a deep faith in her Lord and unconditional love for all. She was a gracious homemaker, well known for her baking, especially her cookies and rolls, and a proficient seamstress. She was dedicated to praying for others and also to her greeting card ministry until she could no longer see to write.

Virginia was a resident of Stockton, California for 74 years. She was employed by San Joaquin County Public Works Department as an Accounting Technician for 20 years, where she was affectionately known as the lunch hour “Scrabble Queen.” Virginia was a faithful and active member of Quail Lakes Baptist Church.

Virginia’s favorite response: “I’m Thankful and Blessed.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at Quail Lakes Baptist Church on Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 am, 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton, Ca 95207.

Mortuary: Cherokee Memorial
Visitation: None
Committal: Private

Memorial Contributions:
Quail Lakes Baptist Church Memorial Fund
1904 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, Ca 95207

Hospice of San Joaquin
3888 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, Ca 95204

Charity of your choice.

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Jessie Ramos

December 1, 1954 - April 1, 2024

In loving memory, Jessie Victoriano Calumpit Ramos, who passed away on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her friends and family.

Jessie was born on November 22, 1954, to Benedicto and Manuela Ramos in Vintar, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. After graduating from Saint Nicholas Academy, Philippines in 1973, he went on to study Industrial Technology at Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trade, Philippines, and graduated in March 1978.

After graduation, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from November 1978 to March 1982 at Northern Western College in the Philippines. He landed his first job at Dart Container for about 20 years. Then, later retired with his wife Edna. His achievements to building two sheds by hand and patios that will shelter his family.

He met his wife Edna in high school and they wedded in 1983, going on to have a child named Grace. When Jessie held Grace, he decided to dedicate his life to being a fantastic father.

Jessie also excelled in helping others, being respectful, kind, loving, and very polite. He made it his mission to support his family. Jessie was passionate about being handy around the house, a storyteller, a sports fanatic, and an avid gardener.  When he wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, he would help with building, fixing, or upgrading with own his two hands.

Jessie was overall a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her family and friends before his own. He was a strong man who faced every challenge in his life with courage and dignity. He was a source of inspiration to us all and he will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Growing up, Jessie was always there for his family, whether they needed help with fixing or building around the house. He was a man of strong faith and he instilled in us the importance of family, hard work, and doing what is right. He was a true role model who we will always look up to. We will miss him greatly.  

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church located at 3847 N. Sutter St, Stockton, CA 95204

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramos family.

Ana Moreno

July 27, 1934 - April 1, 2024

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The final committal will follow 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, locate 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 Moreno family.

Ruby Shrope

July 23, 1933 - March 30, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:00am - 1:30pm on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, April 26th, 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 Shrope family.

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