obituaries

Milburn Miranda

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:30pm - 6:00pm on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Miranda family.

Richard DuPont

Richard Alan DuPont
July 6, 1963 – March 2, 2025

Richard Alan DuPont was born on July 6, 1963 to Richard DuPont and Jacqueline “Jackie” Shibata (formerly DuPont), in Bronx, NY. Raised in a large family of grandmothers, aunts, uncles and many cousins, his childhood was magical with celebrations and weekly gatherings. He passed away, holding his sisters’ hands, on March 2, 2025, at the age of 61, in Queens, New York after a short battle with liver cancer.

Richard joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18, and went on to work construction and become a certified personal trainer. His passion was physical fitness and he was extremely disciplined in his workout regime. Outside of his professional endeavors, Richard had a zest for life and enjoyed being a part of it whether it was cruising through his beloved New York City streets, enjoying a delicious meal, listening to music, or conversing about a topic from his vast mental library.

Richard will be deeply missed and is survived by his loving sisters Danielle DuPont Barney, Tiffany Shibata, Candice Shibata and Nicole DuPont Mintigue, niece Jessica Barney Castro, stepfather Tad Shibata, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father Richard, and mother Jackie.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Jose Torrez Ramirez

January 19, 1942 - April 25, 2025

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 7th, 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 10:00am on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, located at 18633 E Front St, Linden, CA 95236

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Torrez Ramirez family.

Avelina Rugnao

November 10, 1941 - April 23, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:00pm on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
 Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at St. George's Church, located at 120 W 5th St, Stockton, CA 95206.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rugnao family.

Ely Tacan

April 18, 1948 - April 22, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A burial will follow in the Garden of Angels.

RECEPTION 
A reception will follow after the burial on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at the J. Charles Irwin Reception Center, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tacan family.

Lucrecia Delacruz

September 26, 1945 - April 22, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 1st, 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 10:00am on Friday, May 2nd, 2025 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 Delacruz family.

Pritam Ojla

October 2, 1932 - April 20, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, May 1st, 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 Thursday, May 1st, 2025 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 Ojla family.

Lori Sasaki

      Lori Lynette Sasaki
November 17, 1959 – Easter Sunday April 20, 2025

Lori Lynette Sasaki, 65, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, nurse and friend, peacefully passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born on November 17, 1959, in Lodi, California, Lori's life was a testament to love, compassion and unwavering faith.

Lori graduated from Lodi High School in 1977.

In 1988, she married the love of her life, David Sasaki, and together they built a home filled with warmth and kindness in Acampo, California. Their marriage was blessed with a son, Sean David Sasaki, who along with his wife Alejandra (Jana), brought immense joy to Lori's life through their children Melody and Luca.

After earning her RN degree from Delta College in 1982, Lori dedicated herself to caring for patients at St. Joseph's Hospital and later at the Stockton Dialysis Clinic. In 2001, she took a hiatus to homeschool her son and care for her mother-in-law, Joyce Sasaki. Returning to her calling in 2013, Lori served as a peritoneal dialysis nurse at DaVita in Lodi until 2023, treating patients and colleagues like family.

Lori's passions were as vibrant as her personality. She found joy in going on ‘field trips” with Sean and Jana, Melody and Luca. Her favorites included Lodi Lake, the zoo, flea markets and Disneyland. She enjoyed cooking with her dad, Vern, having Sunday dinners with family and her parents. Lori was busy baking and doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren and especially loved her movie dates with David. Her creativity shone through her Bible journaling, where she blended art with spirituality. A lover of animals, Lori and David opened their hearts and home to countless stray cats and dogs, ensuring each found a loving forever home. Their dog Wilson, was a constant companion on their cherished walks.

Everyone knows Lori for her radiant smile and generous heart because she had an innate ability to uplift those around her. Even though she had stage 4 cancer, she wanted to continue to work as a dialysis nurse, inspiring her patients to live life to the fullest. Her legacy continues in the countless lives she touched.

Lori's nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family. She is survived by her loving parents, Vernon Ladner and Joyce Hopewell; her brother Michael Ladner; her sister, Kelly Shannon (husband Mitch); her sisters-in-law Kathy Takahashi (husband Stan), Karen Yagi (husband Kelly) and adored many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Joyce Sasaki, brother and sister-in-law Frank Sasaki Jr. and Doris.

Immediate family and close friends will gather to honor Lori with a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a local animal rescue organization, honoring Lori's lifelong commitment to caring for animals.

For more information about Lori’s Luncheon Celebration, please contact the family at lorisasakicelebration@gmail.com

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sasaki family.

Run Roeun

November 12, 1946 - April 17, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Sunday, May 11th, 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 Sunday, May 11th, 2025 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 Roeun family.

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