Vernon Stiles

February 28, 1961 - December28, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stiles family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Vernon Stiles will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Vineyard chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A funeral service for will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:00am in the Vineyard chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson passed away in Yountville, CA on December 26, 2017 at the age of 81. Jack was born in Higginsville, MO on May 31, 1936 to Lorena and Jack Johnson. After serving his country honorably in the US Army in Germany, he lived for many years in the Bay Area and worked for 31 years for Pacific Bell.  He later moved to Stockton in the 1990’s.  Jack lived the past 3 years at the California Veterans Home in Yountville. Jack was a very proud Republican, a collector of celebrity memorabilia, owned and showed classic hot rods, and loved helicopter and plane flying.  Jack was a member of both a remote control aircraft and hot rod clubs when he lived in Stockton.  He is survived by his extended family in the Eastern U.S. and many close friends in California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 8358, ℅ Baldwin Wong, Judge Advocate, 58 Las Positas Cir. Sacramento, CA 95831 or to the charity of your choice.

VISITATION

Visitation will be Thursday, January 4, 2018 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Ln, Lodi, from 9-10:30 am prior to the funeral services.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2018 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Ln, Lodi.

Pamela Gutierrez

April 30, 1953 - December 25, 2017 

Pamela Sue Gutierrez passed away December 25, 2017 in Lodi at the age of 64. She was born on April 30, 1953 to Lillian and Harold Schuber. Pamela was a longtime resident of Lodi and loved the 49ers, going to the casino and playing bingo. The thing that brought her the most joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Kristopher Gutierez (Jen) and Kelley; grandchildren Breanna, Holbert, and Anderson; sister Lynne Hust; and many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and longtime friends.  Also surviving is her special friend Lynette Haas. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Lillian Schuber, and she is finally at home with her beloved husband George Gutierrez who passed away in 2003.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Wednesday January 3, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, CA.

SEVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2018 also at the Vineyard Chapel.

Kenneth Sims

April 5, 1935 - December 23, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sims family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Kenneth Sims will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi.

SERVICES

Memorial service to immediately follow visitation at 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi.

Nuemi Garcia

November 8, 1935 - December 23, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Garcia family.

VISITATION

A visitation for Nuemi Garcia will be held Friday, December 29, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Ln, Lodi.

SERVICES

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at Harney Ln, Lodi.

 

Robert Tolman Knighton, Ph. D.

February 23, 1935 – December 22, 2017 Dr. Robert Tolman Knighton passed away on December 22, 2017 at the age of 82 in Stockton. He was born in Bountiful, Utah to George Robert and Edith Knighton. He grew up with five brothers; George Albert, Maurice Dean, Byron, Roger and Kenneth and two sisters, Edith and Jennie.

He received his undergraduate degree from Utah State University and has Ph. D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 1967, he joined the English department at the University of the Pacific. In 1993, Dr. Knighton received the Faye and Alex G. Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award. He became an Emeritus professor in 2002. He received correspondence and visits from past students throughout his 40-year teaching career and retirement.

During his pastime, he enjoyed watching football, basketball, baseball, playing card games and brain-teasers with his loving and supportive wife of 37 years, Letha Claudette. Robert also enjoyed writing poetry, reading mystery novels, crossword puzzles and gardening.

Robert is also survived by his sons Daniel (Grace), Jonathan (Melissa) and daughter, Crystal Eunique, and will be sorely missed by surviving brothers George Albert, Maurice Dean, Byron and Kenneth and sister Edith Hackin and extended family and many friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents George and Edith Knighton, brother Roger, and sister Jennie.

Amnesty International, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Cancer research and disabled veterans were his charitable donations.

INTERMENT

Private interment will be at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

Yoneko Sakakuchi

02/22/1922 -  12/21/2017 Yoneko Sakakuchi passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017.

She was born in 1922 in Concord, CA, the youngest child of Tora and Yasujiro Yamauchi.

Yoneko worked at Needham Elementary School and Claude C. Wood Construction Company before becoming secretary for Vinewood Elementary School. Affectionately known as “Mrs. Yo,” she was fondly remembered by principals, teachers and students.

After many years of working, Yoneko retired in 1990, giving her and husband Ted the opportunity to travel throughout the U.S. and around the world, including China and England.

A loyal San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan, she was thrilled to see both teams win multiple championships. She was generous to family and friends, volunteering her time or baking delicious goodies whenever needed. She loved to strike up conversations with strangers who would soon become lifelong friends.

Yoneko was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ted; brother George Yamauchi; sister Matsuko Honda; and brother-in-law Kiyoshi (K. Kincaid Saks) Sakakuchi. She is survived by son Wayne Sakakuchi, daughter-in-law Christine and grandson Jonathan; and daughter Gaye Rowley, son-in-law Mike and granddaughter Jordan. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at the Lodi Buddhist Church, 23 N. Stockton Street, Lodi.

 

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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