Mary Lind A committal service following a church service, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, in the Garden of Serenity at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Tomas Montanez Villanueva Sr.
Tomas was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked hard all 
his life to support his family.
Tom is preceded in death by 2 of his brothers, Manuel and Juan Villanueva and 1 of his sisters, Gregoria Villanueva. He leaves behind his beloved wife in marriage, of 69 years, Ninfa. He is survived by his 6 children, Gloria (Tony) Gerolaga, Jose Luis (Nellie) Villanueva, Maria Martinez, Angie Villanueva, Delia Villanueva and Tomas Villanueva Jr. Tom also leaves behind siblings Pedro Villanueva, Cecilia Perez, and Margarita Villanueva.
He also leaves 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren,and 5 great-great-grandchildren! As well as numerous nephews and nieces who will truly miss him.
SERVICES
Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 7, 2016, at 1:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, Evergreen Chapel, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240.
Virginia Lee Miner
Virginia Lee Miner (Gram), 86, of Lodi died in Lodi on October 26, 2016. She was born on April 17, 1930 to Myrtle Edna Ames and Walter Hanley Blagg, in Colony, Oklahoma.
She was married to Fred Jack Miner Sr. on March 2, 1947, in Stockton, CA and resided in Lodi, CA.
She was a homemaker for 68 years. Raising 5 children and numerous grandchildren. Gram loved shopping and going to lunch. Tuna and grilled cheese for the grandkids (cut in 9 pieces) with mac and cheese. Always had a full cookie jar. Her house was always welcoming and her door open. She loved with her whole heart. She had the ability to make each and everyone of her family members and loved ones know how special they were. She is survived by; sister Barbara, son Fred and wife Johanna, son Robert, daughter Juritta and husband Walter, son Larry and wife Karan. Grandchildren: Leesa, Chad, Kevin, Lindsay, Greg, Alexis, Tommy, Courtney, Michael, Nicholas, Bobby, and Jordan. Great Grandchildren: Jacob, Brooke, Elexia, Stephen, Nico, Teo, Natalie, and Eleanora. She is preceded in death by; husband Fred, son Milan, sister Mary, brother Buddy, brother Jerry and great granddaughter Daisy. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday November 1, 2016 at the Evergreen Chapel with visitation an hour prior to service at at Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.
Teresa Donia
A Memorial Service for Teresa Donia is scheduled for Friday, December 02, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240
Dorthy Riggs
Dorthy (Cisco) Riggs passed to our Lord on October 21, 
2016, at home with her family in Lodi, CA. She entered this world on November 15, 1927, in Artesia, NM, to Manford and Jessie (Harris) Cisco. Dorthy was the second of six children.
The family moved to California in 1938, settling in Ceres, CA. She graduated from Ceres High School in 1945 and was licensed as a cosmetologist in 1946.
On June 10, 1947, Dorthy married Lacy R. Riggs in Reno, NV and they had subsequently had three children, Roger, Ron, and Terry. After Lacy’s discharge from the Army, they relocated to Hickman, CA. Over the next twenty years, they moved to various places in California for Lacy’s work in the dairy business. They moved to Lodi in 1968.
Dorthy was a stay at home mom, even though she had her cosmetology and real estate license. She was dedicated to her children, serving in the PTA and teaching cooking and sewing for 4-H.
Dorthy is survived by her husband of 69 years, Lacy, sons Roger (Brenda) of Stockton, Ron of Woodbridge, and daughter Terry Schimke (Ken) of Lodi, sister Margie (Al) Baker of Turlock, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Manford and Jessie Cisco, her sisters Lenore Costa, Lillie Ruth Ellerd, and Joann Cisco, and her brother L.D. Cisco and daughter-in-law, Connie Riggs.
SERVICES
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. November 15, 2016, at First Baptist Church Chapel, 267 N. Mills Ave, Lodi, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of San Joaquin in her name.
Stella Melton
VISITATION A Visitation for Stella Melton is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2016, from 1:00 P.m. to 5:00 P.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
SERVICES
A Graveside Service for Stella Melton is Scheduled for the following day Friday, October 21, 2016, at 11:00 A.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240
Robert Edward Lewis
Robert Edward LewisAugust 9, 1937 to October 17, 2016
Bob passed away peacefully with family by his side. Born in Detroit, MI to Edward and Edith Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy, sisters Ethel DeRoy and Betty Slewski, daughter-in-law Lisa Lewis, stepson Patrick McGinnis, former wife Phyllis Lewis and wife Dana Lewis. He is survived by his daughter Linda Sallady, her husband Tim and daughters Alyssa Silva and Yolanda Magana, daughter Lorrie Clayborn, her husband Steve, son Brian Robertson and daughter Jennifer Keller, son Michael Lewis, his daughters Britney Smith and Lacy Lewis and son Robert Lewis. Mother of his children Marilyn Dodge and sister Evelyn Petz. Stepchildren Martin McGinnis, Diane Steel, Scott McGinnis and Andrew Courtney. He also had 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Bob started his long career in the auto industry in 1955 at Chrysler moving to Ford Motor Company in 1962 until his retirement in November 1993. Upon his retirement, he held the title of Northern California Regional Service Manager. He started his career with Ford at their headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan moving his family to California in 1971. After his retirement Dana and he started their own business as inventory specialists for auto dealerships and he also did private insurance investigations for auto companies.
He was an avid golfer and golfed every week until he was in his mid-70’s. He loved traveling and going on cruises and weekend trips to Reno with Dana. Family vacations were an annual event and we will all have many fond memories of these along with family gatherings for the holidays.
His deep love of family, his goofy sense of humor and comedic timing, his passion, and dedication for his career, his generosity, and romantic spirit has left us all with hearts full and a million cherished memories to share.
Edward Harris Sr.
In the Loving Memory of Edward Harris Sr.The Memoriam of Your Presence is Requested At A Memorial Service October 18, 2016 3pm to 8pm Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way Lodi, CA 95241 Sunrise March 16, 1946, and Sunset October 9, 2016
Proceeding before him in rest are His Beloved Wife Marilyn Ellen Harris, his Mother Gracie Harris, his Father Jimmie Harris, his brothers James Earl Harris and William Harris, and his Daughter Doretha Reese.
Edward Harris Sr. is survived by: Sons Edward Harris Jr. and Adrian Harris, Daughters Andrea Harris, Angela Harris, and Amanda Harris, Sisters Patricia Lankford, Pearl Harris and Diane Harris, Brothers Freddie Harris and Nathan Harris, Paternal Aunt Delores Bennett and Paternal Uncle Troy Bennett, Grandchildren: Marilyn Plascencia, Reynaldo Plascencia, Mailyah Plascencia, Mekiyah Robinson and Starla of Arizona.
Marianna Vassar
A memorial Service for Marianna Vassar is Scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240
Nancy Wathan
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wathan Family.
Bernard Bellefuille
Bernard Bellefuille A committal service following a chapel service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 in the Garden of Laurel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Reginald Lagarda
Reginaldo Lagarda 1959 - 2016 A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.
Glenda A. Maxwell
Glenda A. Maxwell October 27-1953- September 28, 2016
Glenda Maxwell passed away at her home in Lodi with her devoted husband Jim and her beloved pets by her side. Glenda is survived by her husband and soul-mate of 42 years, Jim Maxwell of Lodi, her sister Ingrid Benham, niece Alexandria Havneraas and nephew Travis Benham, all of Pacifica, CA. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Jeff Maxwell of Lodi and Todd Benham of Pacifica, CA; and step-sister Gayle Benedict of Tacoma, WA. She was preceded in death by her son Vinson Maxwell of Lodi, CA and her mother Doris Hallquist of Pacifica, CA.
VISITATION
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way in Lodi.
ROSARY
Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park,Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.
Virginia “Ginger” Buller
Virginia “Ginger” Buller, age 97, from Lodi, CA passed away October 1, 2016, in Stockton at Windsor Hampton Care facility following a stroke. She was born
in Berryville, Arkansas on December 12, 1918, to Garfield and Edna (Hayhurst) Lovett. At age 17 she came to California to find work and married Loyd Beal in 1937. They eventually owned a dairy farm in Escalon where they raised their two children, Shirley and Gary. Ginger later moved to Modesto where she married Frank Post. They worked many years and both retired from Modesto State Hospital. Then they moved to Stockton.After Frank’s death, she was introduced by her daughter to Dr. Irwin Henning from Tracy. After a short courtship, they were married in 1989.
After outliving another husband, she married Dr. LeRoy Buller in 1997 and moved to Lodi. Unfortunately, this marriage didn’t last.
Ginger is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Mike) Burns from Lodi, and son Gary (Sharon) Beal from Placerville, three grandchildren, Tara (Beal) Burgess from Katy, Texas, Tiffany (Beal) Robinson, and Tim Beal from Farmington, New Mexico, five great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garfield and Edna Lovett, her sisters, Ritha (Lovett) Rolfe, Ruby (Lovett) Steward, Artie (Lovett) Rogerts, and Zola (Lovett) Wheat, and brothers Dee and Roscoe Lovett.
She was a remarkable woman who lived alone in Lodi several years in a large two-story home, doing her own housework, caring for herself, and working in the yard. She was quite artistic, painting beautiful floral paintings and making afghans and quilts. She was a good driver and drove until the time of her death.
A Celebration of Life will be held at English Oaks Seventh Day Adventist Church on October 23, 2016, at 3:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Maranatha Volunteers of America at 990 Response Rd, Roseville, CA 95678, or Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204. A special thanks to the nursing staff at Windsor Hampton Care Facility in Stockton.
Dallas Christian
A Memorial Service for Dallas Christian is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.
Frances Billingsley Amo
Frances Billingsley Amo, born February 4, 1928, passed away on September 22, 2016. Frances was originally from, Marlowe, Oklahoma, and came to California in 1946, making Stockton her home for the last 70 years. Affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Grams” but she was mom to everyone. Her house was home to everyone. If you were hungry, she fed you, if you needed a place to spend the night there was a bed for you. You may have arrived as a stranger, but by the time you left, you were family. Before her retirement, she worked as a care provider for more than 30 years. She is survived by her twin sister, Faye Muller & brother, Alton “Don” Billingsley.
Also survived by her children: Daniel Vandemark (Linda), Bob Amo, Thomas Amo (Ashley). Grandchildren: Rob Amo (Brandie), David Latimer (Veronica), Nicole Amo, Jeremy Amo (Heather), Victoria Amo. And four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter: Cheryl Lynn (Amo) Latimer. Brothers, Holland & George Billingsley, and sister, Pauline Reeves.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held On Tuesday, September 27th at 1pm In the Evergreen Chapel. Cherokee Memorial Park Harney Lane & Hwy 99
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial Contributions may be made to:
Christian Life Center Church
9025 West Lane, Stockton, CA 95210
Ruth Ogren
Ruth Ogren 1928 - 2016 A committal service following their chapel service on Thursday, September 29, 2016 will be in the Garden of Trees at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane & Highway 99, Lodi, California 95240.
Willa Paul
Willa Paul of Lodi was called home to her Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at the age of 76. Willa was born August 19, 1940, in the city of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Willa had worked alongside her Husband Dallas C. Paul II in their dairy feed sales business for the last 38 years. While handily executing that role with Dallas, she also raised two kids, Curtis A. Paul and Michael D. Paul and maintained a loving household throughout it all. Willa was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edna Hicks, as well as her oldest son Curt. She is survived by her husband Dallas C. Paul II, her youngest son Michael D. Paul, Daughters-in-law Sharon Paul & Sheryl Paul. Grandchildren Jennifer, Lauren, Curtis Jr., Austin, Noah and Jason Paul will greatly miss their Grandmother as Willa was an integral part of their lives on a daily basis.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 - 10:00a.m. at St. Michaels church 5882 N. Ashley Ln, Stockton CA.
VISITATION
A reception will be held immediately after the church services. Willa will be interned at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery (Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA.) after the reception.
Genevieve “Gerry” Guthrie
Genevieve “Gerry” Guthrie, 80, of Casa Grande, 
Arizona, passed away September 1, 2016. Born October 20, 1935, in Versailles, Missouri, Genevieve lived for over 40 years in the Stockton area. She held different retail positions and worked for Heinz for over 20 years in the personnel department.
Genevieve leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Dale LeRoy Guthrie, and their children, Kimberly Shinsky, Pamela Guthrie Klesert, and Kevin Lee Guthrie. She will also be missed by her 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and many dear family members in Missouri and California.
SERVICES
Graveside services will be held at 10am Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
Veta Eveline Lamb
Veta Eveline Lamb passed away on August 30, 2016 in Stockton at the age of 96. She was born in Keota, Oklahoma on June 6, 1920 to Larenzo and Myram Teague.
Veta loved going to her Church Faith Assembly. She loved praising God, cooking, and she loved her family. Veta will be missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Larenzo and Myram Teague; husband, James Lonzo Lamb; children, Donald Lamb, Jerry Lamb, Jimmy Lamb; and grandchild, Lisa Lamb.
She is survived by her daughter, Doris Carollo; grandchildren: Kevin McCoy, Kellie McCoy-Davis, Brenda Jorgensen, Sabrina Baskerville, Charlie Lamb, Sandy Stockman, Deanna Goddard, Sheila Griffin, Jerry Lamb, Tammy Lamb, Pam Walker, and Donnie Lamb; also survived by over twenty great grandchildren and over eleven great great grandchildren.
Veta is at peace up in Heaven with all her loved ones that went to be with the Lord before her.
VISITATION
Visitation will be held at 2 - 8pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way in Lodi.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.
Flowers and contributions may be sent to Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.