Christopher Torres

August 26, 1995 - April 19, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:00pm on Monday, May 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 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 14th, 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 Torres family.

Gregory Medina

December 18, 1955 - April 19, 2024

Greg was born December 18, 1955 to Lillian and Frank Medina of Stockton. He attended Waterloo grammar school and Linden High School from which he graduated. Shortly after he graduated he went to work for Stockton Scavenger Association which later became Waste Management. Greg worked for the company for approximately 40 years. Following his retirement from Waste Management he worked for various companies driving truck with the last being Tiger Lines. He has many friends from his various employments.

Greg was a loving brother to his sister Barbara and his brother Gary. Greg enjoyed biking with his friends, playing racquetball, hiking, and traveling to Palm Springs. Greg also liked watching Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, and Outer Limits. He liked old movies, jazz music, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Greg liked a good steak and a cocktail with dinner. Greg had a great memory and a good sense of humor. Favorite comedian would be Steve Martin. Greg was able to recall from memory funny lines from Steve Martin as well as quotes from movies and television. Greg extensively researched anything he was interested in, from telephone pole insulators to 4 wheel drive jeeps. Greg had a jeep that he took over the Rubicon trail which at the time was one of the hardest off road trails in California.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Greg due to a brain tumor. Greg was diagnosed in the later part of February 2024 with an inoperable aggressive brain tumor. He was cared for by Novellas Assisted Living of Stockton with medical and comfort needs met by Hospice of San Joaquin. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2024.

We find comfort in knowing Greg did not suffer and that now he is at peace in heaven. You are never really gone until all those that knew you are gone too. Donations in Greg’s name can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Greg is survived by:
Sister: Barbara Cocola
Brother: Gary Medina
Sister in law: Janice Gilford Medina
Nephew: Paul Cocola
Niece: Joanna McCormack
God Daughter: Samantha Harrison
God Son: Sandor Lawrence Harrison

Proceeded in death by:
Father: Frank Medina
Mother: Lillian Medina

Memorial Service Information:
Date: Friday May 10, 2024
Time: 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, California 95240
Placement of ashes to follow memorial service at Mary and Joseph Wall

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Medina family.

Burness "Bernie" Mettler

June 4, 1937 - April 17, 2024

Burness “Bernie” Ray  Mettler of Lodi passed  away on April 17 , 2024 at  the age of 86. He was  born In Lodi, California on  June 4, 1937 to Raymond  A. Mettler and Regina K.  Mettler. As a youth, Bernie  was involved in 4-Hand  FFA as well as playing the  trumpet in the Lodi High  School band. He attended  Victor Elementary School  and Lodi High School.  After high school, he  attended San Joaquin  College and then graduated from U.C. Davis in 1961 with a degree in  Viticulture and Enology.  On December 16,1961,  Bernie married Sally Anna  Rice whom he had met at  college the year before.  They settled in Lodi and over the years were  blessed with four children. 

Bernie was a member  of the California National  Guard for 8 years. He was  active with the Young  Farmers Association, and  Lodi Grape Growers. He  was a member of Zion  Reformed Church and was  active on the church consistory and often served as  an usher. It was there that  he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and  Savior. 

One of Bernie’s favorite  things was being a volunteer fireman with the  Mokelumne Fire  Department. He served fifty years as fireman,  member of the board of  directors, and eventually  as president of the board. 

Bernie was well loved  by family and friends. He  always had a smile on his  face and was both generous and kind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A.  Mettler and Regina K. Mettler. He is survived by  his wife of 62 years Sally  A. Mettler, daughter Gail  Mettler-Binger and her  husband Burton, son Barry Mettler and his wife  Shawnee, daughter Jenni  Hopson and her husband  Stephen, and son David  Mettler. He is also survived  by nine grandchildren:  Ashley Vernon, Matthew  Hopson, Austin Mettler,  Kayla Hopson, William Hopson, Cereya Mettler,  Corbin Mettler, Krista  Hopson and Chendyl  Mettler. Also two great  grandchildren: Collin Mettler and Izabella Martin. 

A memorial service and  burial will be held  Wednesday, May 1 at  the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park at 10:00 am followed by a  reception at Mokelumne Fire Department located at 13157 E. Brandt Rd in  Lockeford.  

Donations can be  made in his name to:  Mokelumne USAR Team,  13157 E. Brandt Rd.,  Lockeford CA 95237.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 1st, 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 Mettler family.

Ravinder Sahota

November 25, 1938 - April 17, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday, April 25th, 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, April 26th, 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 Sahota family.

Lannie Joe

In Loving Memory of Lannie Joe
December 7, 1934 – April 16, 2024

Born in Toisan, China, on December 7, 1934, to Po Siu Fong and Tin Fee Fong, Lannie Joe emigrated to the United States and settled in Stockton, California where she would meet and marry her husband, Donald Quock Yen Joe, in 1960.

Between 1960 and 1965, Lannie and Donald would have 4 children, Danny, Linda, Doris, and Dale. But for the love and support of Lannie and Donald, all 4 children continue to thrive in their respective lives.

Besides her 4 children, with all her heart, Lannie loved and doted over her 8 grandchildren, Derek, Matthew, Jared, Zachary, Kyle, Sami, Sydney, and Riley.

Lannie is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Donald Joe, in 2014 and is survived by her sister, Judy Wong, of Sacramento, eldest son, Danny Joe, of Daly City, eldest daughter, Linda Joe, of San Ramon, youngest daughter, Doris Joe Lem and her husband, Wayne Lem, of Pleasanton, and youngest son, Dale Joe and his wife, ThuAnn Joe, of Rocklin, grandchildren, Derek Lem, Matthew Lem, Jared Lem, Zachary Lem, Kyle Kubota, Sami Kubota, Sydney Joe, and Riley Joe.

Lannie’s legacy of love, compassion and selfless dedication to her family will be carried on by her children and grandchildren.

While we are all heartbroken, we are comforted to know that Lannie and Donald have been reunited and will resume their daily walks together and forever.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Joe family.

Tom Michel

Walter Thomas “Tom” Michel passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 15, 2024 at his home in Walnut Grove, California. Tom was born in Hollister, Missouri on November 21,1934 to parents Walter and Lois Michel. When he was two years old, his family escaped the Great Depression and made their way to Sacramento, California, where Tom enjoyed an idyllic childhood, filled with outdoor adventures. He developed a love of motorcycles at a young age and started racing in his late teens. He especially loved the long enduro races through the desert. He was a very skilled rider, and has many trophies to prove it! Tom graduated from Grant Union High School in 1952 and obtained an Associate of Arts Degree from Stockton College. He was an expert marksman during U.S. Army Basic Training and a Reservist for six years.

After a brief stint with the Stockton Fire Department, Tom went to work as an Assistant Engineer at Aerojet in Rancho Cordova, where he met his future wife, Carolyn Butler. They married in April 1960 and were blessed with three children, Kelli, Tommy and Kristen. In 1969, Tom went to work for the Weights and Measures Division of the State of California, where he wore many hats. Much of his time was spent traveling up and down the state on various projects. As he liked to say, “He knew the territory!” He ended his 28-year career in 1997, retiring as a Supervising Specialist.

Tom maintained contact with a large circle of close friends dating back to his early childhood. For many years, he and Carolyn were members of the Cal-Tex Motorcycle Club, where they made many friends and enjoyed traveling “on two wheels” throughout the United States and Canada. Tom was a lifetime member of the Stockton Motorcycle Club. Prior to retirement and beyond, he enjoyed playing ball with the Golden Seniors Softball Club of Sacramento. Tom loved the Sierra Nevada mountains, where he could fish the streams and backpack through the high country.

After a 34-year marriage, Tom and Carolyn divorced. It was then that Tom was introduced to Lauren Tholborn, the daughter of one of his long-time friends. They instantly “clicked,” and were married in December 1995. Lauren brought her 10-year old son Casey into the marriage, and Tom embraced him as his own, sharing with him his love of the outdoors. Though no longer married, Tom and Lauren remained the very best of friends.

Tom will be deeply missed, but we take comfort in knowing that he is with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his sister Phyllis Byouk and brother Chet Michel; his children Kelli Whittaker (Mark), Tom Michel Jr. (Lena) and Kristen Mackey, and their mother Carolyn McAllister; stepson Casey Tholborn (Mandi); 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and, his soulmate Lauren Michel.

Services

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 444 N. American Street, Stockton, California, with a luncheon to follow at the church. Following lunch, Committal will take place at Sierra View Mausoleum at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Michel family.

Leonor Acosta

January 19, 1951 - April 13, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:45am on Monday, April 29th, 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 Monday, April 29th, 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 Acosta family.

Maria Cortez

September 10, 1950 - April 12, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday, May 2nd, 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 11:00am on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cortez family.

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