Ruth Cavender

May 1, 1943 - September 24, 2018

Ruth Marie Cavender passed away on September 24, 2018 in Stockton, CA at the age of 75.  She was born on May 1, 1943 to Julia and Isabelo Callejo, in Stockton, CA.  She married Dewey Lee Cavender Sr. on August 1, 1964 and has lived her entire life in Stockton.  She worked for St. Joseph’s Medical Center for over 40 years until retirement.  She enjoyed reading, working crossword and word search puzzles,  cooking with Dewey for family gatherings, meeting with friends, family and coworkers for meals out, helping Dewey with the garden and fruit trees of which they would can and preserve jellies, jams, and vegetables, share and freeze fruits and vegetables with family and the entire neighborhood.  She was a native of Stockton and attended school at Fair Oaks Elementary, Fremont Jr. High, graduated from Franklin High and attended Stockton College.

Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dewey Lee Cavender Sr., Father; Isabelo Callejo and son-in-law; BJ Price.  She is survived by her children, Lisa Cavender-Price, Dewey Lee Cavender Jr. (Corina) and Louis Owen Cavender (Eve) all of Stockton; grandchildren; Marlissa, Levi, Jeffrey, Correy, Kassandra, Gavin, Aiden and a great-granddaughter; Sophia;  Siblings; Joe (Tomi) Callejo, Dan (Terry) Callejo, Nieces: Debra (Kevin) Niebaum, Marci Callejo and Rebecca (Derek) Callejo-McGuire; Nephew Adam Callejo.

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held on Tuesday October 2, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park,  located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

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James Moreno, Sr.

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November 9, 1935 - September 23, 2018

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held on Saturday October 6, 2018 from 9:00am to 12:30pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park,  located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

The graveside service will follow on October 6, 2018 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Moreno family.

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Olga Spitzer

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July 31, 1916 - September 23, 2018

Olga Spitzer, 102, of Lodi, died Sunday, September 23, 2018, from natural causes. She was born July 31, 1916 in Leola, South Dakota, and moved to Lodi with her husband, Leo Spitzer and infant daughter Donna, in 1937. Mrs. Spitzer was employed at the School Street Fabric Shop from 1948 to1951. She was also employed at the Newfield’s Department Store from 1952 until 1969. Mrs. Spitzer’s interests were, sewing, camping, crocheting, and visiting the Grandchildren and the Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Spitzer was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Mrs. Spitzer is survived by brother Victor Marquardt (Anita) of Galt; four Grandchildren, Peter Wagenman, Patricia Rodriguez, Dana Lemmon and Nicole Spitzer Lugo; seven Great- grandchildren, Jacob Wagenman, Michaela Lemmon, Paige Hall, Jill Antonovich, Weslie Lemmon, Ashley Lemmon and Dustin Huntzinger; and survived by four Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Spitzer in 1999, daughter, Donna Wagenman in 1997, son Fred Spitzer in 2014, Sister Gertrude Maier of Lodi; brothers, Mike Marquardt of Sacramento, Rudy Marquardt of Minnesota, Bill Marquardt of Sacramento and Martin Marquardt of Castro Valley.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church.

VISITATION:

There will be a visitation on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 10:00am - 8:00pm at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831. E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Jean Bertoni

April 8, 1940 - September 21, 2018

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VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Thursday October 4, 2018 from 10:00am to 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A service will be held on Friday October 5, 2018 at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

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Carol Hightower

August 16, 1941 - September 20, 2018

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held Wednesday September 26, 2018 from 10:00am to 10:45am at the Church of Latter-Day Saints, West Lane Chapel located at 1616 Pyrenees Dr. Stockton, CA.

SERVICES:

A Memorial service will follow at 11:00am also at the Church of Latter-Day Saints, West Lane Chapel located at 1616 Pyrenees Dr. Stockton, CA. with a graveside service at 2:00 at in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Danny Hackworth

September 26, 1947 - September 19, 2018

On Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, Danny Ray Hackworth, loving husband and father of two daughters, passed away at age 70 in Lodi, CA. Danny was born on September 26th, 1947 in Stockton, CA to Darvin and Rita Hackworth.  He graduated from Lodi High School in 1965, and continued on to Delta College where, he earned his AA Degree.  Not only did Dan work over 25 years as a Butcher at George's Meat Market, but he also made a career of building custom cabinets (among many other things), which he learned at the age of 14.  On May 10th, 1969, he married Maxine Evans.  They raised two daughters, Misty Hackworth and Wendy Balogh.
Danny had a passion for a great many things: camping, hunting, boating, and fishing. He was happy out on the road with his wife Maxine, exploring many amazing places.  Dan was a Renaissance man.  From coaching his daughters softball teams, to building and racing Jeeps.  He was a member of the Church of Christ in Lodi, and worked to build the church with his family as a young man.  Dan had a natural ability to fix almost anything, and if he didn't know how, he would learn.  He was meticulous and focused in everything he did.  Above all, Dan's first priority, was his family and friends.  He was as devoted to those he loved as a person could be - well known for his loyalty, selflessness, and generous spirit.  Dan was always willing to help – anytime, anywhere.
Danny was preceded in death by his father Darvin, mother Rita, and younger sister Sandy Williams. He is survived by his wife Maxine, his two daughters, Misty and Wendy, his brother Ron Hackworth and wife Teri, his sister Brenda Versic and husband Dave, sons-in-law Damon Duncan and Ken Balogh, and his five grandchildren – Evelyn Balogh (5), Marcus Ohlhauser (25), Summer Duncan (22), Cayley Duncan (19), and Jordan Symanowski (28).
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, at the Church of Christ at 600 S. Ham Lane, Lodi, CA.  Donations can be made to the Church of Christ, or in Dan's name directly to the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation at pkdcure.org.

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Evelia De Ayala

May 19, 1931 - September 17, 2018

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Evelia E de Ayala, born Evelia Elizondo, a long-time resident of Lodi passed away at the age of 87 on September 17, 2018, with her family at her side. Mrs. de Ayala was born in Hacienda de San Pedro on May 19, 1931. She married Carlos Ayala on November 2, 1946. They moved from Mexico to Lodi in 1963. Mrs. de Ayala enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with all her family. One of her favorite pastimes was playing Chalupa (loteria). She was very loving and helped many relatives and friends throughout the years. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

Mrs. de Ayala is survived by four sons: Americo (Dolores) Ayala of Mission, Texas, Eliud (Yolanda) Ayala and Guadalupe (Gloria) Ayala, both of Pasco, Washington, Carlos (Grace) Ayala Jr. of Stockton; four daughters, Juanita (Erasmo) Herrera of Mexico; Evelia (Americo) Salazar of Stockton, Leticia (Diego) Galvan of Woodbridge; Rosa (Jesus) de Santiago of Lodi; 27 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren; also survived by one brother Ermilo (Aroceli) Elizondo; three sisters Elda E de Martinez, Eleonora (Jose Luis) Martinez, Emelda (Alfredo) Treviño.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Carlos Ayala, on September 3, 2008; her brothers Eruviel Elizondo, Ertudio Elizondo; her sisters Ester Galvan, Eudora Guerra, Elodia Sanchez; also preceded in death by grandson Luis G. Alvarez Jr. and Henry de Santiago. Friends and family are invited to the visitation on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00- 8:00 pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240 (corner of HWY 99 & Harney Ln). Recitation of the Holy Rosary will start at 6:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Mexico with committal to follow in Hacienda de San Pedro, General Teran, Nuevo Leon.

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Bernice Gehring

June 24, 1926 - September 16, 2018

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Bernice Lenora Gehring (Klipfel) of Lodi, passed away on September 16, 2018 at the age of 92. Born in North Dakota to Fred and Lydia Klipfel, Bernice held many jobs throughout her life, from farming, banking, bookkeeping and tailoring. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing, sewing, playing piano, dancing, playing cards and traveling. Bernice was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  She participated in the Lodi Trailer Club,  Assorted Nut Club,  Dakota Club, Eagles Club of Lodi and the Lodi Moose Lodge.

Bernice will be missed by her daughters, Glenda (John) Bates, of Dayton, NV, Marcia (Lloyd) Dempsey of Lodi, and Nancy (Robert) Melhaff of Galt.  She also leaves behind her 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Preceding Bernice in death are her parents, husband Arthur Gehring, daughter Nona Jean Gehring, and siblings, Raymond Klipfel, Erna Scherle, Gertrude Schumacher, Darlene Mundt and Betty Finger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 701 S. Pleasant Ave, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

There will be a memorial service Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

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Imogene Ensley

April 19, 1923 - September 15, 2018

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Imogene was Born April 19, 1923 in Ireland, Texas and passed away September 15, 2018 in Citrus Heights, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.B. "Barney" Ensley and her son-in-law, Dan Mitchell. She is survived by her sons, Conrad "Corky" Ensley and his wife MaryLin Ensley and Richard Ensley and wife Laura DeLeon-Ensley. Daughters, Lana Mitchell and Cecilia Williams and her husband, Dan Williams, she is also survived by sister Velma Lock of Gatesville,Texas.

Funeral Service be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10am in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Lawn Park, Lodi, CA with burial to follow. Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society. Services entrusted to Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel, Rocklin, CA. Friends may visit her online guest book at: www.tributes.com/Imogene-R- Ensley

Teofilo Gultiano

March 6, 1922 - September 15, 2018

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday September 27, 2018 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240 with the vigil being held here at 5:00pm.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Friday September 28, 2018 at 10:00am at the Stockton Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1327 S. Golden Gate Ave, Stockton, CA 95205.

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Lillian Doddington

July 1, 1926 - September 12, 2018

Lillian Ann Doddington, 92 years old, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at her Lodi country home where she lived for 60 years.  She shared a loving relationship with her husband Les Doddington for thirty-five years who preceded her in death.  She was a beloved mother and devoted to her 5 children, Wayne Diede (Verna), Marcia Lee (Bob), Steven Diede (Bo), Margo Cook (Mark) and Bruce Diede (Tammy). She was a cherished grandmother to her fourteen grandchildren, Jake, Jessica, Rachel, Kathryn, Michael, Kari, Brett, Cody, Troy, Alex, Dea, Nicole, Adam and Brandon and a doting great grandmother to thirteen great grandchildren.  She was a loving daughter, sibling (only surviving sister, Luella McTiernan) and aunt.  
Lillian loved her home!  She was a hard-working woman who helped to successfully manage the ranch.  She was an exemplary homemaker.  Anyone who entered her home felt welcomed, comfortable and were included like one of the family.  As an outstanding cook she spoiled her family and friends with her homemade cinnamon rolls, German cheese-buttons, strudel and Greek culinary delicacy's like baklava that she mastered from her friend and neighbor Mrs. Lewis.  Holidays were huge family events at Grandma's house and left us with cherished memories.  
Lillian was a committed, loving, generous, fiercely protective mother whose hope was to raise her children to value family above all else. She was happiest when holding a grandchild or great grandchild in her arms. The family will always cherish the memory of her warmth, her smile and the love she gave so freely. 
Our family would like to say a heartfelt thank you and acknowledge with gratitude the special devoted care givers to our mother; Ninfa Herrera, Carol Frost and Morgan Lewis.  Services are private and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to:  Vitas Hospice, 355 Lennon Lane Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 and to Lodi Memorial Hospital, 845 S. Fairmont, Suite 3, Lodi, CA 95240 or online at www.lmhfoundation.org

John Howard

July 11, 1935 - September 11, 2018

VISITATION

There will be a visitation on Friday September 21, 2018 from 9:00am - 10:30am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will follow on September 21, 2018 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, at  Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Howard family.

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