Bryanna Torlai-Rose

October 2, 1981 - November 15, 2025

Bryanna was born on October 2, 1981.  She would tell you that she was raised with love and tons of fun growing up.  She loved dancing, swimming, and playing games.  Her favorite destinations were oceans and lakes.  As an adult, she liked to keep in shape by working out, but she really enjoyed lifting weights.  After graduating from Chico State with a degree in Human Resources, Bryanna worked in banking, real estate, and sales.  

Bryanna cherished her amazing husband Toby.  With grace, and with tenacity, she showed her love and support to every family member and every friend.  

Bryanna’s daughter and angel, Savannah (Savy), was born May 15, 2014.  Savy was the focus of Bryanna’s life.  Savy is an extremely medically complex special needs child.  Caring for Savy was exhausting.  Her dedication to Savy went above and beyond her emotional and physical capacity.  Bryanna’s lack of sufficient sleep was chronic for over 11 years.  Eventually Bryanna passed away from, simply put, a broken heart.

Bryanna is survived by her husband Toby Rose, daughter Savannah Lynn Rose, parents Livo and Linda Torlai, brother Pietro Torlai, sister-in-law Elle Torlai, nephew Dean Torlai, Grandfather Oliver Torlai, mother-in-law Tina Paoletti, brother-in-law Ty Rose, niece Riley Rose, grand niece Gianna Rose, and many cousins.  Preceded in death by her beloved grandmothers, Shirley Torlai and Marian Renwick, grandfather Robert Renwick, her Uncles Nick, Marc, and Bob, and her Auntie Lynn.

Bryanna entered into the Lord’s presence on November 15, 2025.  We will miss Bryanna and her loving spirit forever.  

SERVICES

Bryanna’s funeral will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, Vineyard Chapel, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm.  A private burial will follow.

Shirley Mieko Komatsu

May 22, 1931 - October 31, 2025

Shirley Mieko Komatsu of Lodi, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. She was born in Sacramento, California, to Eijiro and Hana Kinoshita.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Mitsugi Komatsu; her brother, Masayuki Kinoshita; and her sisters, Janet Misao Sugimoto, Eiko Nishimori, and Sadako Kinoshita. She is survived by her sons, Robert, Steven, and Gary (Jennifer) Komatsu; grandsons, Matthew (Erin), Caleb, and Jake Komatsu; bonus grandchildren, Andrue (Courtney) McElhaney, Arika Avila, Aaron Ulrich, and Kailee Avila; her brother, David (Naomi) Kinoshita; and many nieces and nephews. She is also remembered fondly by her extended Komatsu family, with whom she shared many cherished memories through the years.

Everyone who knew Shirley loved her. She was known as “everyone’s grandma” at her grandsons’ sporting events—always cheering on every child on the team as if they were her own. A lifelong sports fan, Shirley rarely missed a 49ers, Dodgers, or Warriors game, and she loved the friendly family banter that came with game days and holiday gatherings.

Professionally, Shirley worked in the insurance field for over 30 years, where she was known for her dedication to helping her clients and serving her community. She was also a long-standing and devoted member of the Lodi Buddhist Church, volunteering in the church office for many years.

Shirley will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her—especially her sons, with whom she shared a special bond and endless conversations (and debates) about sports. Her warmth, humor, and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

No formal services will be held at this time. The family asks that in her memory, you take a moment to cheer a little louder at the next game, lend a hand to someone in need, or simply share kindness—the way Shirley always did.

Verne Richardson

May 13, 1929 – November 9, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Verne Richardson, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Stockton, California, at the age of 96.

Verne was born on May 13, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey, and made Stockton her home for the past 65 years. She built a beautiful life here with her husband, Bill Richardson, who she now joins in heaven after 20 years apart. She was also preceded in death by her son, Alan Richardson, whose memory she carried close to her heart every single day.

She leaves behind her loving daughters, Linda Johnson and her husband Danny of Linden, and Cheryl Quilantang of Stockton; her cherished grandchildren Nick Quilantang, Jason Quilantang, Shannon Gale, and Matthew Johnson; and seven wonderful great-grandchildren who filled her heart with pride and joy.

Verne loved her family and friends deeply. If you sat down next to her, you were in for a good chat and probably a few laughs. She was a lifelong Oakland A’s fan, cheering her team through every season with unwavering loyalty. She found joy and peace in her garden, tending to her flowers and making things grow. She adored all things cats, never missed a nail appointment, and carried herself with a little sparkle wherever she went.

SERVICES

A celebration of Verne’s life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Central Church of Christ in Stockton, California, where she was a devoted member for many years. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the service. A private burial will take place afterward at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi.

If you’d like to honor Verne’s memory, she would have loved for you to make a donation to Central Church of Christ in Stockton. For those who prefer a more traditional gesture, flowers may be sent to Cherokee Memorial.

Verne lived her life with love, laughter, and faith — always making time for her family, her friends, and a little bit of baseball. She will be missed more than words can say, but her warmth and spirit will stay with us forever.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to be serving the family of Verne Richardson.

Robert A. (Bud) Terry

January 18, 1926- October 31, 2025

 Robert A. (Bud) Terry born January 18, 1926, in Porterville, CA, passed peacefully after suffering a stroke in Stockton, CA, on October 31, 2025, just a few months before his 100th birthday.

       Bud spent his childhood in Soquel, CA and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1943. At 17 years old, with his parents’ permission, he joined the Army Air Corps during WWII and served on Okinawa as a tail gunner on a B-24 Liberator. After being honorably discharged, he returned home to his family who had moved to Woodbridge, CA.  There he met Bonnie Miller whom he’d marry the following year.  The couple celebrated 75 years of marriage before Bonnie’s passing in May, 2022.

       Bud worked for Darwin Farms in Clements, managing ranch operations, transportation, and construction projects. After his retirement, he and Bonnie enjoyed their time traveling in their 5th wheel trailer.  They enjoyed being camp hosts at several different locations over the years and spent some portion of each winter in Arizona to avoid the cold in Fiddletown, where they had settled in the 1980s. The country setting became a popular destination for family and friends and a playground for the grandchildren. After 20 years of foothills living, Bonnie and Bud moved back to Lodi, CA.

       Bud was a life member of the Lodi Eagles #848 and twice served as the president. He was always willing to help others, and if a family member or a friend needed something repaired or built, he was their guy.  

      He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda & Larry Huiras and Sandy and Wayne Hammer, grandchildren and spouses, Justin & Katie Huiras, Sara & Mike Riordan, Matt & Jenn Huiras, and 

Jeff & Lindsey Hammer, as well as eight great grandchildren.

      If you wish to make a donation in Bud’s memory, consider WarriorFoundation.org or Hospice of San Joaquin.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Robert A. (Bud) Terry.

Joyce Robbins

January 31, 1940 - November 6, 2025

Joyce Ann Robbins, 85, of Orangevale, CA passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Blossom Vale Assisted Living facility. Joyce was born during a snowstorm in Elkhart IN to Earl and Doris (Greenberg) Robbins. She lived in Elkhart until age 3 when she went to live with her maternal grandparents in Centreville MI during World War II, while her father served in the Navy and her mother worked to help support the family. At the age of 9 she moved to Stockton CA with her parents, who hoped to find more opportunities than they had in the Midwest. She attended grade school and was confirmed in 8th grade at Trinity Lutheran in Stockton, where she became lifelong friends with Norma (Tietjen) Gesso, now of San Jose, CA. Joyce graduated with honors from Stagg High School in 1958, and then attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, graduating in 1961 with a double major in English and French. A week after college graduation she became a Navy wife when she married Charles (Chuck) Kohler, and together they lived in various locations until they divorced in 1978, including San Diego and Monterey CA, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Naples Italy, Pollock Pines, and El Dorado, CA. She was later married to Roger (Rod) Roda from 1980-1988, and lived in Diamond Springs during that time. Later in life she also resided in Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, and Orangevale, CA.

Joyce worked for many years in the real estate industry including as an escrow officer, real estate broker, and later in property management. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, genealogy, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and many beloved pets through the years. She loved to sing and was in church and community choirs for well over 50 years, starting as soon as she was confirmed after 8th grade. She had the "Robbins Wanderlust" that was passed down from her ancestors, and she thoroughly enjoyed travel of any kind; in her lifetime she visited all 50 states, as well as multiple European countries. 

Joyce's faith also was of utmost importance to her, and she worshipped in Lutheran churches from coast to coast of the United States. She was a member of St Mark's Lutheran in Citrus Heights CA since the early 1980s, where she served in many different roles including various choir groups, altar guild, a volunteer in the school, serving in the Sunrise Pregnancy Counseling Center, and later as an active member of the Prime Timers group and the Joy of Living women's bible study group.  

Joyce was predeceased in 1992 by former husband Charles Kohler; in 1996 by niece Amanda (Mandy) Robbins; in 1998 by former husband Roger (Rod) Roda; and in 2024 by brother James (Jim) Robbins. She is survived by son Andrew (Andy) Kohler of Fairbanks AK, daughter Martha Kohler of Fair Oaks CA, granddaughter Susanna (Suzy) Ewing also of Fair Oaks, and step-daughter Vivian (Viv) Roda Schultz of Dahlonega, GA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

SERVICES

A Memorial service for Joyce will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2 pm at St Mark's Lutheran Church, Citrus Heights, with Pastor David Waterstradt officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Mark's Lutheran Church (Citrus Heights), the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), or Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Joyce Robbins.

Shirley Ann Hindmarsh

February 6, 1937 – October 30, 2025

Shirley Ann Hindmarsh of Acampo, California entered eternal rest on October 30, 2025. She was married to the late Robert Lee Hindmarsh for fifty-six wonderful years until his passing in 2013. Together, they raised a son, Kenneth Lee Hindmarsh, who preceded her in death in 2023.

Born February 6, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, Shirley was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1955. Shirley devoted her life to her family and faith. She was an active and long-term member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi, where she found joy, fellowship, and purpose throughout the years. Shirley and her husband spent several years serving the community as proud members of the Lodi Police Department’s Partners Division.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marisa Hindmarsh, her granddaughters, Ashley and Briana, and her great-grandchildren, Landon, Harper, Xander and Finley, all of whom brought her endless pride and happiness.

SERVICES

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA at the Garden of Trees.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations to be made to: www.dementiasociety.org.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Shirley Ann Hindmarsh.