Anna Charlene Mandic

 

February 17, 1928 - January 27, 2019

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mandic family.

Anna Charlene Mandic passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Stetson Court Living, Stockton where she had resided the past three plus years. Charlene was born in Denver, Colorado February 17, 1927 to Charles and Anna Miller. They moved to Southern California when she was very small due to her father looking for work. They later moved to San Francisco where her brother Gerald was born. Her mother's brother sold them a piece of land in Selma, Oregon. They moved there in 1938 arriving on July 4. She said they had so many flat tires that her older brother, Terry, had to change them all. Since there was no house on the land, Terry stayed out of school to help build a house for them. Charlene graduated ft m Dryden Elementary School and attended Kirby High School. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen in 1944. Charlene's father was working in the Stockton ship yards and stayed with him after graduating from school. She worked at various clerical jobs. Her father loved baseball and they would attend games in the park across from where they were living, One day- a group of guys asked her if she wanted to play ball with them That's when she met her future husband "Bud". They married October 28 1946 Bud was in the Merchant Marines and shipped out shortly. Her daughter Sharon 'as born April 24, 1947 and son James "Jim" Jr. was born April 16, 1949. Charlene worked for many years for the Stockton Sears Roebuck & Company store. When the company moved their offices to Sacramento she resigned. She soon found employment with the Lincoln School District as account clerk. She worked there for fourteen years then retired. Charlene and Bud were very active members of the Port Stockton Boaters for many years as well as the Rod and Gun Club. Charlene was a member of the 1st Baptist Church, Stockton.

Charlene was predeceased by her parents Charles and Anna Miller, husband James Robert "Bud" Mandic. son James "Jim" Mandic, Jr., daughter Sharon Enzie, brother Terry Miller. and sister Clara Gray. Charlene is survived by grand-children Fred Martin, Emil Enzie, and Skye Mandic, brother Gerald (Virginia) Miller of Burney, CA, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews including niece Julia Larson to was her conservator.

SERVICES:
A service will be held on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 1:00pm, in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Patricia "Pat" Newman

November 20, 1946 - January 26, 2019

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Newman family.

Patricia “Pat” Newman, 72, entered into Eternal Rest on January 26, 2019, in the arms of her loving husband after a sudden and brief battle with Cancer.

Patricia Cecilia Clark was born on November 20, 1946, in Merced, California, to Helen and Carroll Clark. She is one of 8 children. She graduated from Merced High School in 1963, and worked for Merced County. She married the love of her life, Hal Newman, on March 14, 1970. After having three children, they moved to Lodi in November, 1976. Their fourth child was born in 1982.

Shortly after moving to Lodi, Pat became involved in Saint Anne’s Catholic Church. She taught CCD for over 20 years, was a member of Bible Study groups and volunteered her time endlessly. When her children started preschool, she was an active member in Tiny Tots Co-Op Preschool where she made many friends. She loved being a part of her children’s lives and, once they entered elementary school, she volunteered at Erma B. Reese School. She was on the PTA and a classroom volunteer. She continued to support her children in high school and through college. She was at every game, event, or recital. Her children were her greatest blessing. Pat began working for Lodi Unified School District in 1981. She was a part of Woodbridge Middle School, Bear Creek High School, and Lodi High School where she retired in 2009. Although retired, they would still find ways to get her back to Lodi High. She adored her work family and made numerous lifelong friends. She was very strong in her faith and made friends easily. Pat loved being a part of her community and continued to be an active participant in life. She adored her grandchildren and loved being “Mimi”. She never met a stranger, and she made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. She is irreplaceable and will forever leave a hole in our hearts.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 49 years, Hal Newman; daughter Nikki Nestal and son-in-law Elliott; son Tom Newman and wife Sommer; daughter Laura Hawley and son-in-law Brian; son Danny Newman; grandchildren Hailey, Bradley, Dylan, Noah, Connor, Riley, Brody and Patrick, her 6 siblings and their spouses, and many nieces and nephews who treasured her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Carroll Clark; and sister Bernadine Ditter.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.. Rosary will be held also that evening Thursday January 31, 2019 6:00 p.m. @ St. Anne's Catholic Church   215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A Funeral Mass will be held @ St. Anne's Catholic Church   215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240, Friday February 1, 2019 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

In lieu of flowers Family ask donations be made in her name (Pat Newman) to “Directions Medical” formally known as “Pregnancy Resource Center of Lodi”. 942 E. Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240.

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Rose Byrd

January 12, 1923 - January 26, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, from 12:00pm - 8:00pm, and will take place in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
Services will be held on Thursday, January 31st, 2019, at 1:00pm, and will be held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, located at 4100 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94803.

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Ajay Ranchhod

November 22nd, 1958 - January 26th, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Ajay Shamji Ranchhod announces his passing, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the age of 60 years. Ajay will be lovingly remembered by his wife Harsha and his 3 children, Lina, Jayesh and Sanjay. From humble beginnings in Zambia in Africa, Ajay moved to Stockton where he graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He became a prominent local businessman, building homes in the Stockton area. Ajay was also an active member in the community, serving as a Board Member of the Indian Association of San Joaquin County, and engaging in numerous charity endeavors for the Stockton Community. He was also a Board member and Former President of the Gujarati Community of San Joaquin County.

Ajay was known as a fun loving, kind-hearted, compassionate, and generous father, brother, son and uncle. Ajay will also be forever remembered by his extended family and friends.

SERVICE
A funeral Service in memory of Ajay will be held on Friday, February 1. 2019 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cremation services will take place shortly after, attended by immediate family only - as is customary in the Hindu tradition.

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Roger Nicholson

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March 2, 1920 - January 25, 2019

Roger L. Nicholson passed away on January 25, 2019 in Stockton. He was 98 years old. Roger was born March 2, 1920 in Princeton, IL to Edna and Nicholas Nicholson. He worked for the City of Stockton Public Works department for 40 years, retiring as the Superintendent of Operations. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in the Pacific Theater of Operation during WWII, and participated in the following campaigns: New Zealand, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Marshall Islands, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was a member and past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 22 in Lodi, also serving as the 11th District Commander of the American Legion. Roger was Lifetime Member of the Stockton Motorcycle Club. He was married to Gertrude Nicholson for 55 years before her passing in 2001. He is survived by his daughter Donna Berry; granddaughter Roberta Ibarra; and grandchildren: Christian and Crystal Ibarra. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert, Charles, and Richard Nicholson; and his sisters: Ruth Torell and Helen Groves.

SERVICE

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane in Lodi, CA.

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Raymond Mahoney

November 9, 1929 - January 25, 2019

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Services
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 10:00am, and will take place at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located on 215 W Walnut St, Lodi, CA 95240.

An inurnment will follow on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 2:00pm, and will take place at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Curtis Beitz

December 20, 1947 - January 24, 2019

VISITATION

A public visitation will be held Wednesday January 30,2019 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will follow Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 4:00 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Rachel Raman

March 14, 1920 - January 23, 2019

VISITATION

The visitation for Molly will be held on Friday February 2, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.

SERVICE

Services will be held on Saturday February 3, 2019 at 1:00pm located at the Assembly of God Church located at 3040 Fremont Street, Stockton, CA. 95205


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Jamie Deabler

March 24, 1973 - January 21, 2019

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Jamie Anne Deabler was born March 24, 1973 and passed away January 21, 2019 after a brief illness. Jamie graduated from Lodi High School Special Education June 1995 and attended United Cerebral Palsy Day Program until her passing.
Jamie is survived by her mother Joanne Fisher, stepfather Pat Fisher, father and stepmother Fred and Jackie Deabler and half sisters Gabrielle and Ali. She was preceded in death by grandparents Marvin and Dorothy Switzenberg and Paul and Mary Deabler.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 11:00am at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 4910 Claremont Avenue, Stockton, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital, 2425. Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817.

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Leonard Dofflemyer

September 17, 1934 - January 20, 2019


Leonard Howard “Mannie” Dofflemyer passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019.  Leonard was born in Stockton, California on September 17, 1934 to Louis Earl Dofflemyer and Mary Dofflemyer.  Leonard grew up in Stockton, CA and attended Stockton schools.  He attended Stockton College, now Delta College, then the University of the Pacific where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in History.

With the dream of becoming a teacher since a very young age, Leonard went on to teach at Manteca High School and Lincoln High School where he taught US History, was a counselor for a short time, and was Social Science Department Chair.  He worked at Lincoln High School for well over 30 years before retiring in 1999.  During his years at Lincoln High School, he taught summer school every summer except one.  After “retiring”, Leonard taught at St. Mary’s High School, Delta College, and then Humphrey’s University where he worked until he passed away.  His teaching career spanned for almost 60 years.

Besides teaching and talking about History, Leonard enjoyed skiing in his younger years, doing work in the yard, spending summers in Santa Cruz with his family, and spending afternoons at Oak Park Ice Arena watching his two daughters ice skate, then later watching his grandson play hockey. 

Leonard is survived by his wife, Hazel Dofflemyer, his two daughters, Tara Clary and Karen Vallery, his two grandchildren, Andrew Clary and Emma Vallery, and his younger brother, Bill Dofflemyer.  Leonard will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, but will be forever in our hearts.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, in the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
Services will be held on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019, at 1:00pm, also in the Vineyard Chapel.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dofflemyer family.

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