Gilbert A. Ceseña, Sr.

September 13, 1937 - June 12, 2019

Gilbert Cesena, 81, passed away June 12, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Stockton, graduating from St. Mary’s High School before joining the Air Force in 1955. After completing his 4 years in the Military he went to Barber College and ultimately began his 60 year career at Growers Styling Salon on Wilson Way. Gilbert could never bring himself to retire and was manning his barber chair and cutting hair up to a few days before he was hospitalized.

Gilbert is survived by his wife Gloria, whom he married in May of 1960, his five children; Rodney (Marsha), Gilbert Jr., Derek, Greg and Michelle (Aaron) Cordell. His two grandsons; Rodney Ceseña and Devin Cordell. His sister-in-law and brother-in-law Vivian and Gilbert Pimentel and sisters-in-laws; Delia Ceseña, Mary Ceseña and Gail Ceseña, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Gilbert was proceeded in death by his father and his mother, Arthur and Virginia and his four brothers, Salvador, Henry, Arthur and Ralph.

SERVICE

Please join us for a Celebration of Gilbert’s life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church, 1663 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA. followed by burial at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary’s Dining Hall.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cesena family.

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Dorinda Givens

01/17/1944 - 06/11/2019

Dorinda Givens, 75, passed away on June 11, 2019 in Stockton, CA after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was in her home and surrounded by her family, along with her husband of 44 years, Emmitt Walter Givens.  Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of Donald Woodrow and Dorothy Jo Jacobs.  She graduated from Lincoln High School and, while she held various jobs over the years, she completed her career with Central Sales and Leasing.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Dorothy, her sister, Donalee Derry, and her daughter, Patricia Givens. 

 Dorinda is survived by her husband, Walt Givens, her children, Kevin Vallem (Tracie), Michele Pettersen (Scott), Emily Alamillo and Paula Givens (Brook), her sister, Diana Starr (Jack) and countless other family members who loved her dearly, as she did them.  Dorinda’s greatest joy and accomplishment in life was her family. Over the years, her home was always filled with the laughter and love of her 5 children, 3 bonus children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. 

In one of her last journal entries, she wrote, “My journey is almost complete. I am homeward bound.  The love of my family has helped me through.  I’ve smiled, I’ve laughed and I’ve cried.  My heart is full of love for all. I pray you’ll remember me.’  

Her family extends great love and gratitude to Nurse Annika, Nurse Wayne and Home Health Aid, Jazmin, for their incredibly loving and respectful care of her over the last year. A private celebration of life will take place with family and close friends.

In memory of Dorinda and in support of the organizations she held dear to her heart and who supported her thru her journey, donations may be made to: VITAS Healthcare, Hospice Services, www.vitas.com or 925.930.9373

VITAS Community Connection helps families and friends honor a loved one’s life in a very local way, by donating to local VITAS hospice patients in need and supporting the mission of partners important to the community. Your donation may buy groceries, pay a utility bill or help a family member travel to see a dying loved one. They support the needs beyond patient care; no medical bills or funeral expenses are paid. VITAS Community Connection also extends support to community partners: local non-profit foundations and organizations that share their mission of assisting patients in need.

 WFJ - Warriors for Jesus, Kevin Vallem, Vice President, https://www.facebook.com/warriorsforjesusstockton/ or The Cross, 641 N. Anteros Avenue, Stockton, CA 95215

The Warriors for Jesus Motorcycle Ministry believes that the best way to help end the cycle of poverty, crime and substance abuse is to take a proactive approach to outreach. They provide a number of free services within their local communities, including a Youth Night, where local children are provided with a hot meal, safe activities and are introduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They regularly go into the community and feed the homeless, providing them with clothing and packages containing basic hygienic necessities. In addition, they partner with Bread of Life and the Fellowship Church Community to provide free groceries to impoverished families. They also minister at several recovery programs throughout the county and operate two vans providing free transportation to and from church services.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Givens family.

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Sally Walters-Bushnell

09/08/1943 - 06/10/2019

Sally Grace Walters Bushnell passed away in Walnut Creek, CA peacefully with her family by her side.

Sally was born September 08, 1943 to the proud parents Albert and Grace Parker in Nevada City, CA.  Sally was the youngest of three children and looked up to her sister, Donnie (14 years older) and Brother Jack (11 years older). When Sally was three years old, the Parker family moved to Stockton, California which Sally would consider her hometown. Sally graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School and later Delta College in Stockton with an AA in Business Marketing. After the death of her first husband, Michael Walters, Sally later met and married her second husband, Fred Bushnell and started a new chapter in her life moving to Antioch, California where she was living at the time of her death.

Besides being a devoted and caring mother, Sally also took care of many nieces and nephews as well as many children she cared for working at her child care service of nearly 30 years. The children there would affectionately call her, “Aunt Sally.” Sally loved children and often joked that she liked kids better than adults.  

Sally leaves behind to cherish the memories, a loving and devoted husband of 40+ years, Fred J. Bushnell of Antioch, CA; four loving children Eric Walters of Antioch, CA; Elke Makishima and husband Craig of Sacramento, CA; Heidi Walters of Antioch, CA and Brandon Bushnell of Walnut Creek, CA. Sally, known by her 4 grandchildren as either Grandma, Grams, G MA & Nena, also leaves behind grandchildren Erica Walters (20); Jack Walters (13); Blake Walters (11) and Macie Makishima (3). She also is survived by her loyal cat, Yankee.

Sally enjoyed reading, shopping, domestic traveling (favorite places included New England states, Nashville, TN & Southern California), trips to Disneyland, seasonal decorating, watching professional football (Go 49ers & Patriots), listening to music (Elvis, Englebert Humperdinck, Tom Jones & Dolly Parton) and watching many of her favorite television programs. However, Sally’s most beloved pastime was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sally was at her happiest when she had all her “kids” by her side.

A Private Memorial service is being observed by Sally’s immediate family on Monday, June 17, 2019. The Bushnell/Walters/Makishima family will be hosting a Celebration of Life service for Sally on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Lone Tree Golf Course. Details of this event will be posted on Sally’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sally.waltersbushnell

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Sally to Shriners Hospital for Children https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Walters-Busnell family.

 


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Annalies Foster

July 24, 1936 - June 9, 2019

Annalies A. Foster passed away in Stockton on June 9, 2019 at the age of 82. Annalies was born in the Netherlands on July 24, 1936 and lived through the Nazi Occupation during WWII. She came to the United States in 1960 and was extremely proud to be a Citizen of the United States. She worked for many years as a beautician and took great pride and satisfaction in helping her clients look and feel their best. She was also passionate about rescuing animals, and often paid out of her own pocket to ensure that animals were spayed and neutered. Annalies was preceded in death by her husband Roy B. Foster who passed away in 2004. She is survived by her son Arie Foster; daughter Bobbie Foster; grandchildren: Sara Watson and Annalies Foster; great grandchildren: Jacob and Mindy Watson, and Daniel and Reese Brosz; niece: Ria Witter; grandnephews: Rick and Mike Witter.

SERVICE

Masses will be said on her behalf at Annunciation Cathedral in Stockton at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 and at 5:30 PM on Saturday October 26, 2019 as well at the O’Connor Woods’ chapel at 4:00 PM on Saturday June 29, 2019. In lieu of donations or flowers remember to be kind to all God’s creatures great and small, help those in need, adopt not purchase your next companion pet and always spay and neuter. Do these things in memorial of Lisa Foster so she forever lives on making our community a better place.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Foster family.

Janelle Suzanne Carroll

May 4, 1951 - June 7, 2019

Janelle Suzanne Carroll (Reames) passed away in her home with her family early Friday morning. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Jerry Carroll, daughters Heather Fosgate & husband Eric Fosgate, Muriah Carroll & husband Charlie Waite, son Chad Carroll & wife Jennifer Carroll, Granddaughters Skylar & Jayde Waite, surrogate daughter Melodie Thayer and children Gerry, Kasey & Rylie Cuevas, Sandra Pilcher, Bobby & Brett Byers, Lindsey, Chris, Gianna & Cienna Gotelli, the Shankel family, Walters family
& Suttles family, all of San Joaquin County. She was preceded in death by her parents Burney and Betty Reames and her sister Cindy Byers. Jan was a loving wife and mother, nurturing not only her own family, but her children's friends and their children. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and lived her life with an open heart, judging no one and loving all. Janie was a kind, funny, and faithful soul. She loved God,
the mountains, cooking, writing recipes, her dogs and horses. Jan always loved her family and friends unreservedly and with a rare purity, especially her Jerry. She was a true survivor of so much and will be greatly missed.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Reception to immediately follow (TBA).

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Carroll family.

Wendy Quinones

January 18, 1949 - June 6, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Quinones family.

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Robert Tuchsen

June 30, 1948 - June 6, 2019

Robert (Bob) Samuel Tuchsen passed away at Lodi Memorial Hospital on June 6, 2019 after battling an ongoing illness. He was visited by many family members and friends throughout the week as he fought to get better. His health had been improving, but he took a sudden turn for the worse. He would have been 71 years old on June 30th. He was born to Oliver and Sherlie Tuchsen (Baysinger) in Placerville, California. He is survived by his three sons Bobby Tuchsen, Jeremy Tuchsen, and Tony Morefield, his grandchildren, Luke and Faith Morefield, and his sisters Margaret Shehorn and Judi Mercer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ann Tuchsen and his brother, Pat Tuchsen.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 and served for 3 years. He became an electrician in the IBEW and worked in the trades for over 30 years, all over northern California. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and recently licensed in flathead, top fuel dragster.
There will be a celebration of life held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (chapel) located at 267 N. Mills Ave., Lodi. This is a casual event, so please wear your favorite car shirt or "Brick Tankwell Racing" shirt. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the One-Eighty Teen Center at 17 W. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA. 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tuchsen family.

Jason Vitale

May 1, 1975 - June 5, 2019

Jason Scott Vitale, also affectionately known as Buck, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of June 5, 2019. His loss has had a profound impact on those who loved him. He was born on May 1, 1975 in Lodi to parents John and Vicki Vitale. The youngest of two boys, Jason spent his childhood playing football, baseball and basketball. He attended Lodi High School and Sonoma State before eventually beginning his 14-year career with Dutra Group. He traveled around the country, often spending prolonged periods in various places from Alaska to New Jersey, working on projects to improve the infrastructure of our nation's waterways. Jason loved the Los Angeles Rams, a good round of golf, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He was a gentle giant and one of the kindest souls we've ever known. His time on earth was far too short and we will miss his smile and infectious laugh the most.

He is preceded in death by his mother Vicki Vitale, his grandparents John and Jacqueline Vitale, and Paul and Norma Dragoo. He is survived by his father John Vitale, stepmother Maureen (Mo), brother Jeff Vitale and a long-lost brother, Jan Darcy, whom he just had the opportunity to meet last month. He is also survived by his three stepsisters, Laura Voss, Leah Cleary, Marlena Cleary (husband, Hai Pan), numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240. Reception to follow at the Elks Lodge, 19071 N. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Donations may be made in Jason's name to a local charity of your choice.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vitale family.

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