Jimmie Baker

February 17, 1939 - March 25th, 2025

Jimmie E. Baker, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on March 25th , 2025. He died peacefully at home with his family after a long illness. Born in Junction Texas on February 17, 1939. He moved to California at a young age.

He worked for Ambrosia Electric in Galt, MD Feed Mill in Lodi and then 25 years for Guild Wine as a maintenance mechanic in Lodi.

He enjoyed deep sea fishing and camping at Dillon Beach. Liked to golf, go to garage sales, and casinos. Loved family gatherings, listening to country music and tinkering in the garage.

He is survived by his wife Arlene Baker and children, Jimmie E. Baker Jr., Matthew T. Baker, Lori Tabor, Renee O'Bagy, and Christopher Baker. In addition two step children, Darrin Wendland and Lori Taylor, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also four step-grandchildren, Jaden, Alyssa, Callie, and Aubrey.

Preceded in death by his parents Travis and Alta Baker, brother Robert Baker, two sisters Charlene Baker and Angela Himmrich.

Celebration of life will be held April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm at his home.

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Norma Jean (Walters) Slayback

NORMA JEAN (WALTERS) SLAYBACK
March 21, 1933 – March 25, 2025

Norma Jean (Walters) Slayback passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Born Norma Jean Roelofs on March 21, 1933, in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the daughter of Jack and Sue Roelofs, and the fifth of six children. Norma received her childhood education in Muskegon, and graduated from high school there in 1952. In 1953, she met Monty Walters. They married the following year, and soon moved from Muskegon to Sacramento, California, to be closer to Monty’s family as they established their own family. They were blessed with three children (Don, Debi, and Diane). Norma initially worked as a Secretary at Aerojet General, but soon became a full-time stay-at- home Mom while the children were young. The Walters family moved to Stockton in 1969 where they established Contract Carpet Company. Norma played a vital role in managing the office and handling all of the accounting.

Monty became ill with lupus in the 1980-s so they sold the carpet store (by now renamed “Walters Carpet”) to their son, Don. After Monty’s passing in 1993, Norma returned to work with Don at Walters Carpet until she married Bob Slayback in 1996. From 2002 to 2013, Norma also served as the Office Manager for Vinewood Preschool, where her daughters (Debi and Diane), and granddaughters (Kimberli & Alicia) remain on staff.

Norma accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age, and it was evident from that point forward that her Christian faith gave ultimate meaning and purpose to every facet of her life. Norma was a devoted member of Vinewood Community Church for 50 years -- teaching 1st and 2nd-grade Sunday School for 12 years, and singing in the church choir. She and Bob remained active Vinewood members until recent health challenges made regular attendance all but impossible. Norma’s faith, kindness, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Norma was preceded in death by her first husband, Monty Walters, her parents, Jack and Sue Roelofs, her sisters, Jackie Roelofs and Maxine Sheffield, her brothers Bill Roelofs and Don Roelofs, and her decades-long best friend, Verla Suess.

Norma is survived by her loving husband, Bob Slayback, her brother, Ray Roelofs (& Gert), her 3 children, Don Walters (& Peggy), Debi Hyzdu (& Bryan), and Diane Juarez (& John). Norma is also survived by 3 stepchildren, David Slayback, Scott Slayback (& Julie), and Dan Slayback, as well as 8 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Grandchildren (8): Christopher Walters (& Jen); Jennifer Walters; Kelsey Koepplin (& Andrew); Tim Hyzdu (& Lori); Tommy Hyzdu; Kimberli Door (& Eric); Anthony Juarez (& Jamie); and Alicia Valenzuela (& Michael).

Step-Grandchildren (7): Luke Slayback; Paul Slayback; Lynea Slayback; Tyler Slayback; Genesis Slayback; April Slayback; and Joshua Slayback.

Great Grandchildren (10): Jake Walters; Claire Walters; Max Hyzdu; Joe Hyzdu; Olivia Door; Luke Door; Charlotte Door; James Valenzuela; Kenslee Koepplin; and Donnie Koepplin.

In lieu of flowers, Norma’s wishes are for financial contributions to be made to Vinewood Preschool and/or Cancer Kids of San Joaquin.

Per the request of the family, services for Norma Slayback will be held privately through Cherokee Memorial.

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Maria A. Gonzales

Maria Helena Almodova Gonzales
May 7, 1942 - March 24, 2025

Maria Helena Almodova Gonzales, 82, passed away at her home in Stockton, CA on March 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born to Alberto L. Almodova and Cornelia Sanchez on May 7, 1942 in Alpine, TX.  

She became a born again Christian baptized in the name of Jesus Christ on May 9, 1986. A faithful servant of the Lord, Maria believed deeply in the power of spreading the word of Jesus Christ. She spent countless hours volunteering in various ministries, always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a word of encouragement, or provide support to those in need.

She was employed by Fort Stockton Independent School District where she worked as a bus driver for 30 years. She was also employed by the Chamber of Commerce/Historical Society/City of Fort Stockton for many years providing tours and information to tourists in Historic Fort Stockton. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Gonzales, her parents, her brothers, Alberto Almodova Jr., Daniel Almodova and Ubaldo Luna, her sisters, Senaida Munoz and Delia Ramirez.

She is survived by her sister, Crestina Sanchez of Seagoville, TX. Her daughters, Manuela Arevalo of Stockton, CA and Blanca Padilla (Mark) of Alpine, TX. Her sons, Adan Leija (Mary) and Raynaldo Ramirez, both of Stockton, CA. Her grandchildren, Benjamin Rodriguez (Valerie), Adriana Avila-Ferreira (Lester) of Stockton, CA, Sonya Flores, of El Paso, TX, Robby Flores (Monica) of Alpine, TX, Jessica Sullivan (Brian) of Rockwall, TX,  Liana Leija of Stockton, CA and Branden Ramirez of Las Vegas, NV.  

Her great-grandchildren, Mariah Champion, Audrena Ferreira, Madelyn Ferreira, Leilanie Romero-Heald all of Stockton, CA. Robert Flores of Alpine, TX and Teagan Sullivan of Rockwall, TX. She also had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved deeply.  

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of her Life will be held on April 14, 2025 at 10am at Cherokee Memorial-Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA. 

BURIAL
A burial will be held Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Linda Oswood

April 25, 1941 - March 23, 2025

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 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 Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Jennie Rodriguez

July 17, 1934 - March 21, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 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, April 15th 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Jennie Rodriguez

July 17, 1934 - March 21, 2025

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 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, April 15th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Hazel Cagle

April 2, 1928 - March 20, 2025

Hazel Laverne Brooks Cagle 96 of Byron, Ca passed away at home on March 20, 2025. She was born to Arthur Eugene & Bertie Fox Brooks on April 2, 1928 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. In 1930 the family moved to Firebaugh, Ca. where she graduated 8th grade. In 1941 they moved to Thornton, Ca and 7 months later to Woodbridge, CA. She married Ulysses (Lonnie) Cagle on September 17, 1950. She was a resident of Clyde, Ca. from 1958 to 1965, Brentwood, Ca. from 1965 to 1979, Galt from 1979 to 1997 and then moving back to her roots in Woodbridge, Ca. until moving to Byron in 2018 to 2025.

She worked for the Lodi School District retiring in 1994. She was a member of then Woodbridge Community Church and then the Pentecostal Church of God in Lodi. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lonnie Cagle, sister, Thaulia Reed, brothers, Bill, Horace and Bennie Brooks.

Surviving her are her children and their spouses, Steve and Connie Cagle of Pleasant Valley, Ca. Randy and Donna Cagle of Acampo, CA., David and Sherry Wolfenbarger of Byron, Ca. and Sue Cagle and Tom Whitehead of Panama City Beach, Florida.

Her grandchildren, Kristen; Matt McDonald, Bryan; Andy Wolfenbarger, Melissa Wolfenbarger & Jay Zwetz, Amy and Shaunak Mali, Heather & Reed Duncan and Austin Wolfe.

Two step Grandchildren, Dawn & Tony Carvalho and Dean DeVol. Two Great Grandchildren, Gracie & Cody Wolfenbarger Three Step Great Grandchildren, Kallie Hitchcock-Carvalho, Brandon & Abby Carvalho, & Brady Carvalho.

SERVICE
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 29 th , 2025 at 9:30 am at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park at 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA.

Pastor Robert Peralta will officiate.

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Annetta Solari

Annetta Malinda Solari
August 13, 1921 - March 14, 2025

Annetta Solari, of Lodi, passed away March 14, 2025 at age 103. She was born and grew up in the former gold mining region of Carson Hill, CA to James and Myrtle Oneto and attended a 1-room school house through the eighth grade before graduating from Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp.

She married Wilbur Solari of Vallecito, CA and they lived most of their life in Angels Camp, moving to Lodi in 1990. They were married for 60 years before Wilbur’s death in 1999. Her brother, Julian, preceded her in 1973.

Annetta enjoyed her garden and entered her flowers in competition for over 20 years in the Calaveras County Fair Jumping Frog Jubilee winning numerous blue ribbons every year. She enjoyed trips to Lake Tahoe and vacations to the Caribbean and Alaska. An avid baseball fan, she was an enthusiastic New York Yankees fan and also cheered on the Oakland A’s. Annetta was a devoted member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Wright and her son-in-law, Rick Wright of Lodi and niece Susan (Oneto) Griffin (Ted) of North Carolina.

SERVICES
A Rosary will be held at 9:15am with a short break, followed by a Catholic Mass at 10:00am at St. Anne’s Catholic Church on March 28, 2025. Private committal will be held in Altaville, CA. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St, Lodi, 95240 or to the charity of your choice.

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Joe Oddo

Joe Anthony Oddo
February 4, 1943- March 18, 2025

Joe Anthony Oddo, 82, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Lodi, California. 

Joe was born on February 4, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Anthony and Frances Oddo. From an early age, he embodied the values of love, patience, kindness, and unwavering support—qualities that defined his life and relationships. 

For 57 years, Joe shared a deep and enduring partnership with his beloved wife, Cherie. Their marriage was built on respect, understanding, and steadfast commitment. Together, they created a home filled with warmth and love. As a father to Erin Krause and father-in-law to Don Krause, Joe was a pillar of strength and guidance. He never missed a milestone in his daughter's life and was always present when his family needed him. 

Joes devotion extended to his grandchildren—Bridgette Lynn Smith, Lauren Kathleen Smith, and Austin Mark Smith—each of whom shared a unique and cherished bond with him. Also, had additions of Bonus Grandchildren Caitlyn Keane and Jacob Krause. His great-grandson, Smith Allen Crowson, brought him immense joy; their special connection was a source of happiness for both of them. Joe also held close relationships with his brother Anthony (Tony) Oddo and sister-in-law Roxanne Oddo. He was a loving Uncle to Nathan Oddo and Chris Oddo and welcomed Chris’ wife Nicole into the family with open arms. His great-nieces Kylee, Brooklyn, and Jordyn were also dear to him. 

A man of faith, Joe was a devoted Christian who believed in one God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—with Jesus as the Messiah and Savior. He attended First Baptist Church and lived out his faith through his kindness and generosity toward others. 

Joe found joy in life’s simple pleasures—traveling to new places with loved ones, spending time on the golf course, running for both fitness and enjoyment, tending to his yard with care, and most importantly, supporting his grandchildren in all their activities. Whether cheering from the sidelines or offering words of encouragement after a long day, he was always there for them. 

At his core, Joe was a family man whose legacy lives on through those he loved most. His presence brought joy to every gathering; his wisdom provided comfort in times of need; his laughter filled rooms with warmth. Though he will be deeply missed by all who knew him, the love he shared remains everlasting in the hearts of those he touched. 

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

A Celebration of His Life will be held in late April

In Lieu of Flowers, please donate to:
FBC Lodi, 267 N. Mills Ave., Lodi, Calif 95242 Youth Scholarship Fund
Or 
PALS Haven/Animal Rescue 5113 W.Sargent Rd, Lodi,Calif. 95242 

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Clara Fore

November 28, 1943 - March 16, 2025

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Friday, April 11th, 2025 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 Friday, April 11th, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Iris Samuel

March 9, 1933 - March 14, 2025

Iris Samuel born on March 9, 1933, passed away on March 14, 2025. 

Born Iris Mae Manley; she married Harold Samuel on March 31, 1951.

Together, they had 3 sons and a daughter: Daniel, James, Thomas, and Rebecca.

Iris is survived by 2 of her children (James and Rebecca), 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Iris was truly a servant leader and loved her community. She was a member and president of Trinity Lutheran Altar Guild and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

She was a member and president of Colonial Heights PTA and secretary of Colonial Heights Little League Baseball.

She was a member and president of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) where two of her major projects were making and distributing quilts to wounded veterans and delivering citizenship awards to local high school students.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00 am on April 2, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lodi, Ca with a reception immediately to follow at the church. At 2:00 pm there will be an interment service at Cherokee Cemetery, Lodi. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her church: St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lodi.

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