Elias Carranco

May 10, 1938 - September 10, 2017 Elias passed peacefully on Sunday September 10th in Gilroy, California at the age of 79. Elias is survived by his sisters Mary Helen Carranco, Elizabeth Carranco, Esther Boland, and Elenore Fields. He is also survived by his children Sylivia Turner, Chris Carranco, Ysidra Wishaw Robinson, and Andrea Vindiola.  Also 6 grandchildren as well as 5 great- grandchildren.

Elias served his country at the age of 17 in the US Air Force, being stationed in Germany. Later in life he served in the Army National Guard out of Sacramento when his unit was activated to serve in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He felt it was an honor to serve his country. After returning from active duty, he began working the for City of Stockton where many friends knew him as a parking lot attendant. He was very active at his church and always kept busy. He always loved to reflect on his time in the service as well as talk about his family.

VISITATION

Viewing will be Sunday, September 17th from 9am-8pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be on Monday, September 18th at 1pm in the  Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

Reception will follow at Bethany Christian Center at 798 W. 3rd Street, Stockton.

Thurman Stafford

September 1, 1932 - September 9, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stafford family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Thurman Stafford is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral Services for Thurman Stafford will be held Wednesday, September 20 at 11:00 am at Progressive Community Church.

INTERMENT

Interment to follow funeral services at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240.

Nancy Espina

November 4, 1946 - September 9, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Espina family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Nancy Espina will be held Friday, September 15 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

A graveside service for Nancy Espina is scheduled for Saturday September 16 at 1:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240.

 

Gloria Nickols

September 5, 1933 - September 8, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nickols family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Gloria Nickols is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

Funeral services for Gloria Nickols will be held Friday, September 15 at 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240.

 

Edward Burlington

December 29, 1987 - September 7, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burlington family.

VISITATION

Rosary for Edward Burlington will be held Thursday, September 21 at 7:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, September 22 at 10:00am at St. Anne's Catholic Church.

Marcelino Dela Cruz

July 19, 1954 - September 7, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dela Cruz family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Marcelino Dela Cruz will be held

Thursday, September 14 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

Friday, September 15 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rosary at 6:00 pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

 

Kotomi Satake

Kotomi Satake  

July 17, 1920 – September 6, 2017

 

Kotomi Satake passed away in Modesto on September 6, 2017 at the age of 97. Born in Martinez, CA she has lived the past 75 years in Stockton. She loved to sing and truly cherished time spent with her beloved family. Kotomi was a longtime member of Stockton Buddhist Church and Tomono Kai Linden District.

She was preceded in death by her husband Minoru “Roy” Satake, and son Kenny Satake.

She is survived by her children: Alvin Satake (Maxine) of Orinda, Joyce Hall (Howard) of Gilroy, George Satake (Edna) of Stockton; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

 

A viewing will take place from 4-8 PM on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.

A Memorial service to Celebrate Kotomi’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday September 30, 2017 at Stockton Buddhist Church – 2820 Shimizu Drive in Stockton.

Jamie Younger

Jamie Younger passed away unexpectedly in Livermore, Ca on Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Joyce and Levell Younger on January 16, 1961. He moved to Oakland, Ca in 1962 with his parents and attended Brookfield Elementary School and graduated from Grambling High in Louisiana in 1978. Jamie accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Louisiana. He was an avid Bible reader and spent hours studying the Bible. Jamie was a kind-hearted man who loved helping others so much that while employed with the Grambling Housing Authority in Louisiana, he started a Bike Repair Program where he repaired over 24 bicycles for the children of GHA. He also he loved old movies and taking long walks. He was a hard worker and worked for Orora North America for the pass 6 years until his passing.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory – parents Joyce Younger, Level Younger, step-mother Pearl Younger, two sisters – his twin Janice Hodges, Pamela Ferreira, two brothers Gregory Younger, LaShun Younger, sister-in-law Michelle Younger, two brother-in-laws John L. Hodges, Sr., David Ferreira, nephews – John L. Hodges, Jr., Jordan Hodges, Nicholas Ferreira, Colin Younger, nieces - Shane’ Ferreira, Jennifer Hodges, Nicole Ferreira, great-niece Laniya Hodges, Shamar Hunt, John L. Hodges, III, Aaliyah Hodges, Jayla Hodges and newborn Kaela Williams, and a host of family and friends.

SERVICES

Funeral services for Jamie Younger will take place on Tuesday, September 12, at 11:00 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

INTERMENT

Private interment to follow services.

Harlan Kendrickes

October 14, 1965 - September 2, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kendrickes family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Harlan Kendrickes will be held Sunday, September 10 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral service ar scheduled for Monday, September 11 at 11 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

INTERMENT

Interment to follow funeral sevices at Cherokee Memorial Park

Alvina Katherine Job

Alvina Katherine Job passed away at her home in Woodbridge, CA on August 31, 2017, at the age of 89. Born in South Dakota on November 27, 1927, she has lived the past 50 years in Woodbridge. Her true vocation was that of a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and her greatest joy in life were spending time with her beloved family.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Job; daughter Vicki Job; parents Albert and Amelia Scherle; and siblings: Matilda Schuler, Alma Schuler, Alvin Scherle, Emma Bishop and Albert Scherle. She is survived by her children: Valerie Cornwell (Eric), Tami Hilscher (Perry), Todd Job (Carrie); grandchildren: Brittani Phillips (Todd), Taylor Cornwell, Jordan Cornwell, Zachary Job, Austin Job; and siblings Edgar Scherle and Martha Zimmerman.

 

Visitation will take place from 4-8 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the Vineyard Chapel 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.

Funeral Services will take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95204

 

 

Sandra Leiting

February 16, 1957 – August 29, 2017 Sandra Kay Leiting was born in Stockton to Joseph and Judith Leiting and passed away at age 60 from cancer after a hard fought battle. She graduated from Lincoln High School, California State Stanislaus and Golden Gate University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She worked in the health insurance administration field for 35 years and retired from San Joaquin County as the Employee Benefits Manager in 2013. She enjoyed living in the country and growing vegetables year round, but her real passion was fishing. She and Gary Graham, the love of her life and best friend for 42 years, enjoyed many wonderful and productive days on the water. Oh… the drags going off..fish on!!

In addition to her beloved Gary, Sandy will be missed by her loving mother Judith; siblings Joseph Leiting III, David Leiting (Tracy), Patti Vincent (Don), Mark Leiting (Gentye), Jayme Leiting (Traci), Gary’s brother Thomas Graham; nieces and nephews Donny, Desire, Shaina, Chelsea, Chad, Haley, Brandon, Amanda, Patrick, Melanie (Ben), Rebecca; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her father Joseph and sister Suzette Leiting.Sandra Leiting