Lemalie Fua 1936 - 2015 Interment on Monday, November 23, 2015 following a church service, in the Garden of Twin Oaks at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
John Rooney
John Rooney 1942 - 2015 A 2:00 p.m. graveside service on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Valentine Albert Chaban
Valentine “Val” Albert Chaban 
Valentine “Val” Albert Chaban 82, of Stockton, passed away November 7, 2015. Born in Wisconsin on February 14, 1933, Val proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, graduating from the Spartan School of Aeronautics, and logged over 5400 flight hours during his career. He was awarded the United States of America Air Medal for Meritorious Service in Aerial Flight. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Val selected Stockton, CA to call home and raise his family, and enjoyed a second career with San Joaquin County for 20 years. Upon his 2nd retirement in 1993, he volunteered his time by serving on and later leading, the Honor Guard for Karl Ross Post #16 honoring the fallen veterans by bringing comfort to their families with a flag ceremony and presentation. Val was personally involved in over 2000 veteran memorial services. He was also a member of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.Val will be missed by his children, Valentine Chaban, Andrew Chaban, Caron Lujan (Phil), Linda Guinn (Butch), Lorrie McCann (Martin), Bronwyn Garrett, John Garrett (Kelly), William Garrett (Denise), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his loyal companion and little buddy, Alfie.
Val is preceded in death by his wife, Walda L. Chaban, siblings, William Chaban and Florence Richter, and parents, William and Margaretha Chaban.
Special thanks to Dr. Medhi and his compassionate staff, and all of Val's family, friends, and neighbors.
SERVICES
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11am, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Legion, Karl Ross Post #16 HONOR GUARD or St Joseph's Hospital Cancer Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com
Michael Lynn Jones
Michael Lynn Jones, 57, passed away November 7, 2015 at home in Stockton, CA. Mike (M.L.) was a lifelong resident of Stockton. He had many accomplishments he was very proud of, including a 26 year career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department where he retired in December 2014 as a Lieutenant. His stint with the Sheriff’s Office covered patrol of his home county, serving the county in Superior Court, and several years as a detective, where he was selected as Officer of the Year in February 2004 while investigating child abuse crimes. Mike was truly proud of his work with the Sheriff’s Department and his family and coworkers would describe him as a mentor within the law enforcement
community.M.L. had a saucy sense of humor and could make people laugh in an instant. Mike also found happiness in weekend naps, fishing, spending time with his wife Stacey, and enjoying his daughters and spoiling his first grandchild. He was an avid fan of anything sports related, and was especially devoted to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Mike is survived by his wife, Stacey Jones, daughters Jocelyn Andersen (Scott) of Tualatin, OR, Mallory Jones, stepsons Reagan and Logan Wuelfing, his granddaughter, Avery Andersen, and his brother Dennis Jones. He is also is survived by nephew Bobby A. Jones and family, and nieces Kelene Robinson and Jessica Jones their families. M.L. had many brothers and sisters in law and was an uncle to their wonderful children. Mike was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert Jones and Jewell Stringer, his stepfather, Billy Stringer, his brother Bobby E. Jones, and his sister Donna Jones.
SERVICES
An open house celebration of his life will be held on November 20, 2015 from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 East Earhart Ave. Stockton, CA 95206. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Giovanni’s Heart Fund (c/o Twanna Frattaroli): Valley First Credit Union 1611 W. March Lane Stockton, CA 95207. Mike would have wanted donations provided to his little buddy, Gino Frattaroli Hebert. Gino is a 13 year old warrior who has been fighting a heart condition call Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome since birth. He was very important to Mike and any help to his family in Mike’s honor would carry on Mike’s well known generosity. Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com
Guadalupe T. DeLaCruz
Guadalupe T DeLaCruz was born Guadalupe Tamez on May 31, 1931 to Francisco and Rosa Torres Tamez, in General Teran, Nuevo Leon Mexico. At age nine her mother passed away. Her father, Francisco later married Cruz Ruiz who raised Guadalupe and her sisters Antonia and Maria and brother Olegario as her own, along her new brothers and sisters ; Teresa, Felicitas (Fela), Blanca, Francisca (Francis), Eliazar (Eli), Francisco, and Irene. Olegario, Maria and Francisco preceded her death.
Guadalupe married Vicente DeLaCruz on October 29, 1949. She and Vicente had eight children, two of 
which preceded her in death, Juanita and Francisco. Her surviving children, Guadalupe (Lupe), Rosa, Vicente, Salvador, Juanita and Jose Luis. With the exception of Vicente who lives in Edinburgh, Texas, all the siblings live locally in San Joaquin County. Besides Her Surviving Siblings and Children Guadalupe is survived by 24 Grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Guadalupe and Vicente immigrated to the United States in 1953. They migrated with the crops and seasons from California to Idaho for a few years befor settling in Merced County in 1956. They moved to San Joaquin County in 1962, to be close to her family who lived in Acampo. Guadalupe was a devoted wife and mother. She also worked in agriculture and local canneries. After working over 15 years at Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, she retired from there and Teamster local 601 in November 1988.
Guadalupe was passionate about life, gardening, needlework and animals. She also loved to play Bingo and often visited nearby casinos. She had great sense of humor was very loyal to friends and family. To her many friends and neighbors she was known as Dona Lupita. She will be dearly missed by all family and friends.
VISITATION
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 @ Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil beginning @ 7:00 p.m. , also at the Funeral Home.
SERVICES
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m. @ Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com
John Huston
John Huston 1927 0 2015 John Huston services in the Evergreen Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015 followed by interment in the Garden of Prayer at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
William Waters
William Waters 1949 - 2015 Interment will follow the service on Friday, November 6, 2015 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Terry Hanes
Terry Hanes 1967 - 2015 Interment on Friday, November 6, 2015 after a church service in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Evelyn Walker
Evelyn Walker 1921 - 2015
A graveside service on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the Garden of Hymns at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Viola Page
Viola Page 1922 - 2015 Interment to follow a church service on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Garden of Prayer at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Cedric Purify
Cedric Purify 1989 0 2015 Interment following a church service on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Garden of Angels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Wanda Weaver
Wanda Weaver 1941 - 2015 Interment following a service on Friday October 30, 2015, in the Garden of Primrose at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Eluid Cortez
Eluid Cortez 1946 - 2015 A graveside service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of Angels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Leah Grasmick
Leah Grasmick 1920 - 2015 Interment following the church service on Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Garden of Hymns at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Glenn Frantson
Glenn Frantson 1929 - 2015 A graveside service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Court of Valor Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Billy Williams III
Billy Williams III 1983 - 2015 Interment following service on Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Garden of Tranquility at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.
Oliver Noel Hunt
Stockton, CAOliver Noel Hunt
April 20, 1932 – October 26, 2015
Oliver Noel Hunt passed away on October 26 with family by his side at the age of 83. Oliver was the third
child born to Laura and Noel Hunt in Reamsville, Kansas on April 20, 1932. The family relocated to
Stockton in 1938 where he attended Stockton High and Stockton College. Oliver proudly served his
country as a US Army Paratrooper from 1957-1959. After returning to Stockton, he worked as a self
employed Electrical Contractor and enjoyed spending time with his large family and many friends. He
loved to go on RV road trips and attend weekly Tuesday morning breakfast with his siblings and
their families. The annual Hunt Picnic was a highlight each year, where Oliver was known as the keeper
of the family tree. He and Rosie have been active members of the East Main Street Church of Christ for
48 years. Oliver is survived by Rosie Hunt, his loving wife of 48 years and their children, David
Hunt Sr., Debbie Bachle, Kathi Pettit and Liz Rios. He will be missed by his grandchildren David Jr., Paul,
Jason, Sarah, Melissa, Mandi, Brandi, Brian and Michael and 12 great grandchildren. Brother Marshall
Hunt, sisters Esther Caldwell and Norma Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Oliver was
preceded in death by his parents, sister Val Jean Clark and son Randy Cobb.
VISITATION
Visitation for Oliver will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240 on Saturday, October 31 from 11am – 3 pm.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Chapel of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 . In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home, 12 Theta Street, Gallup, NM 87301, or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com
Clarence Vinton Taylor
Clarence Vinton Taylor
Clarence V. Taylor – Born September 21, 1916, in Westfield, Iowa. Passed away October 24, 2015 at the age of 99, at Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Myrtie Bowen Taylor, all eight of his brothers, Ed, Ernie, Floyd, Howard, Owen, Nathaniel, Paul, and Bernard; and all five of his sisters, Mable Shattuck, May Helm, Julia Lisle, Betty Banderob, and Ruth Reynolds. Clarence never married and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
Clarence has been a resident of California since 1932 and is a graduate of Red Bluff High School. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle, and was always helpful to others.
Clarence volunteered for service in the U.S. Army in December, 1941. Following communications training in North Carolina, he served in England. His unit was transferred to the newly formed United States Air Force and supplied support to ground troops in North Africa, and bomber support during the invasion and eventual occupation of Sicily and Italy. He was discharged from the Air Force in 1945.
Upon returning home to Lodi, he and his brother, Bernard, operated a dairy farm until 1957. Clarence then joined with Rudy Tarditi in a variety of trucking ventures, finally incorporating as T&T Trucking, Inc. in 1965. They specialized in bottom dump trucks hauling a special type of sand for the glass industry. In 1994 Clarence sold his share of the business to his partner’s son, Terry, and retired.
SERVICES Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi. Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please sign the online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com.
Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240
Eugene Samski
Eugene Samski 1925 - 2015 Interment on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 following service in the Garden of the Gospels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Glenn A. Biddy
Glenn A. Biddy
11/26/1925- 10/22/2015
Glenn Austin Biddy passed away on October 22, 2015 at the age of 89 from a year long battle with cancer. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 26, 1925 to Amos and Lucy Biddy. The family traveled to California and settled in Cutler. Upon high school graduation, Glenn enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific, in the Battle of Okinawa. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His interest in veteran’s issues was life long and he was a member of American Legion Post 22 and the VFW. He was also a member of the Okinawa Veterans breakfast club.
Glenn retired from Unisys Corporation in 1986 after 38 years as a computer technician. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing golf.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Liann, one brother, two sons, one daughter, five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
SERVICES
A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 A.M. Contributions in his memory can be made to American Legion Post 22, 320 N. Washington St., Lodi or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com
Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240