July 21, 1952 - August 20, 2019
Regina May Nixon-Martinez July 21, 1952 - Aug. 20, 2019. Viewing will be held Tuesday Aug. 27, 2019, 1 pm - 2 pm and Services will be 2 pm - 4 pm at Christian Life Center, 9025 West Lane, Stockton, 95210.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Martinez family.
03/01/1933 - 08/18/2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a vigil starting at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Monday, August 26th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located at 9961 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove CA, 95624.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pimentel family.
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November 16, 1980 - August 18, 2019
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Karim family.
01/19/1961 - 08/18/2019
SERVICE
A service will be held on Monday, August 26th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St Anne’s Catholic Church, located at 215 W. Walnut Street, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Helsby family.
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August 21, 1938 - August 18, 2019
Floyd Kenneth Kramer Aug. 21, 1938 - Aug. 18, 2019 Floyd Kenneth Kramer, age 80, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 due to a rare blood disorder. He passed away peacefully among his family at Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Floyd was born on August 21, 1938 in McPherson County South Dakota to Alma and Jake Kramer. He moved to California when he was a child, where he lived for most of his life. Floyd proudly served in the U.S. Army after graduating high school. He worked for Lawrence Livermore Lab, but spent most of his career with the County of San Joaquin building computer systems. After he retired in 1997, he moved to Mesquite, Nevada where he purchased a new home. In his retirement he enjoyed upgrading his home, four-wheeling, a few new cars, and RV-ing to visit family. Floyd loved to spend time with family and friends, discuss his faith, plan for his future, share his hard-earned wisdom, and he was very generous with his kids and grandchildren. Floyd was preceded in death by his devoted mother and father, Jake and Alma Kramer and his beloved sister, Jan Caves. Floyd is survived by his daughter Michele, her husband John, and grandchildren Jennifer Takehana, Jackie Holder, Steven Takehana, Beth Anne Takehana, and Cassandra Cosens, and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his son John Kramer, his wife Michelle, and grandchildren John Kramer Jr., Luke Kramer, and Abigail Kramer. Floyd loved his family very much and they loved him dearly. His life will be celebrated on Monday, August 26, 2019. Viewing will take place at 12:00 noon, and funeral services will start at 1:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA 95240.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held for Floyd on Monday August 26, 2019 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
The funeral service will follow Monday August 26, 2019 at 1:00pm also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kramer family.
07/29/1923 - 08/17/2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Manlove family.
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December 22, 1964 - August 16, 2019
Christopher Lyn Million, 54, of Lodi passed away on Friday, August 16 in Tracy, CA. He was the loving husband of Vanessa Million. Chris was born on December 22, 1964 to Raymond and Charlotte Million in Castro Valley, CA. After spending many years in El Macero, he graduated from Davis Senior High School in 1983. Chris went on to attend Sacramento State and then began his career in the trucking industry. He held numerous positions including dispatcher, driver and instructor for more than 30 years. At the time of his passing, he was working for T&T Trucking.
In 1992, Chris married his first wife, Lenette Fischer, and they welcomed daughter Carli in 1997. Chris was a devoted and proud dad who always said that Carli was his greatest accomplishment in life. She was the light of his life. It was in 2004 that Chris met Vanessa Kocher. They were married in 2007 and spent the next years happily raising their family. There were many special times spent at their favorite place, the beach.
Chris was an avid Oakland Raiders fan, animal lover and Elvis fan. He especially loved live music as long as it was loud. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He will be remembered as a kind and compassionate man with a great sense of humor. Chris had a huge heart and made people feel special and loved. He will be greatly missed by all.
Chris is survived by his wife Vanessa Million; daughter Carli Million; brothers Glenn (Lara) Million and Lance (Tammy) Million; step-children Stephanie Sanchez (Eric Dye), Jessica Powell, Lee and Nick Perez, Rosebud (Lolly) and Vern (Bubba) Kocher; mother Charlotte Million; nephews Tanner and Trevor Million, niece Tessa Million; and grandchildren Robert and Angel Sanchez, Destiny (Pookie) Perez, and Clover Rae Dye. He is preceded in death by his father Raymond Million, who passed in 2018.
Per the request of the family, services for Christopher will be held privately through Cherokee Memorial.
To honor his love for animals, please consider a donation to P.A.L.S (People Assisting Lodi Shelter), 1040 W Kettleman Lane, #379, Lodi, CA 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Million family.
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September 14, 1932 - August 16, 2019
SERVICE
A graveside service for Dean will be held on Wednesday August 28, 1029 at 10:00a, at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Coleman family.
February 18, 2019 - August 16, 2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00am also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Esparza family.
02/17/1973 - 08/15/2019
Tami Renee Topham, age 46, passed away August 15, 2019. Tami was born and raised in Lodi, California. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1991 and attained a bachelor’s degree in Business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Upon graduation, she began working for Bowman & Company, LLC in Stockton, California as a staff accountant. She obtained her CPA license in 2000 and continued her work at Bowman & Company until her passing.
Tami was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. In addition to being devoted to her immediate and extended family, she took on various leadership roles in school parent organizations at Woodbridge Elementary, Millswood Middle School, and Lodi High School. She also was an active volunteer at First United Methodist Church of Lodi. Tami enjoyed planning memorable family vacations and participating in the life of her community.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Benjamin and Geraldine Schaffer, and Theodore and Selma Entzi. She is survived by her husband of 21 years Jonathan Topham, her two children Trevor and Jack Topham, her parents Richard and Gaylene Entzi, sisters Cindy Mettler and Lisa Squires (Daniel), aunts Connie Gooden (Andrew), Nancy Hyske (Kenneth), and Benae Schmidt (Craig), in-laws Larry and Sharen Topham, sister-in-law Kristy Topham (Creston Creswell), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held for Tami at 1:00pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church located at 200 W. Oak Street, Lodi, CA.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Topham family.
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02/05/1957 - 08/15/2019
Ray Gamboa, 62, passed away on Aug. 15, 2019 at the Providence Alaska Hospital. Ray is survived by mother, Corazon Gamboa; wife, Shirley Gamboa;children, Ramsey Gamboa and Ray Gamboa Jr.; brothers and sisters, Camilo Gamboa, Pacita Acosta, Virginia Vergara, Arturo Gamboa, Jesus Gamboa, Nenita Devera, and Myrna Gamboa.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 from 1:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a rosary at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located at 215 W. Walnut Street, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will conclude at a graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95420.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gamboa family.
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01/13/1968 - 08/15/2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Murphy family.
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09/28/1931 - 08/15/2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Niceler family.
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12/01/1931 - 08/15/2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vollmer family.
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March 25, 1954 - August 14, 2019
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Villarreal family.
06/19/1931 - 08/14/2019
Hosea Saffold Sr. June 19,1931 - Aug. 14,2019 Hosea Saffold, Sr. was born to Green and Gertrude (Adams) Saffold, Sr. on June 19, 1931 in Mississippi. He departed this life on August 14, 2019, at the age of 88 after a long illness. In 1950, his family settled in Stockton, CA. He was married to Mary (Scoggins) Saffold for 34 years until her untimely passing July 26, 1994. To this union five children were born: Kimberly, Hosea Jr., Elzira, Priscilla, and Benjamin. Mr. Saffold worked as a butcher for Alpine Meat Packing Company for 34 years, and as a custodial engineer for Stockton Unified School District. He served faithfully in the Church of God in Christ denomination for over 60 year and was a true "Bible Scholar". He also enjoyed tennis, boxing, bowling, cycling, ping pong, checkers, and other sports. In 1997, Mr. Saffold married Gloria Jean Meeks of Sacramento, CA. They were married for nearly 18 years until her passing on April 29, 2015. Mr. Saffold leaves to mourn his children: Kimberly, Hosea Jr. (Stephanie), Elzira, Priscilla, Benjamin, Reuben (Anna), Karen (Medro), Dennis, and Carlene; and 19 grandchildren; his brothers: Noah (Rosemary) Saffold, Sr.; and ST (Jackie) Saffold; his sisters: Gladys Crittendon; Catherine (Art) Taylor-Huffman; Marie Lee; and Priscilla (Cornell) Harvell. He also leaves three generations of nephews and nieces; relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at 9:00a.m. at the Quail Lakes Baptist Church, located at 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton CA, 95207.
SERVICE
There will be a service to follow on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at 11a.m. at the Quail Lakes Baptist Church, located at 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton CA, 95207. The service will then conclude at a graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Saffold family.
05/06/1957 - 08/14/2019
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 30th, 2019 at 2:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vance family.
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06/25/1955 - 08/12/2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a rosary starting at 6:00p.m. at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Friday, August 23rd, 2019at 10:30a.m. at the Church of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton CA, 95207. The service will then conclude at a graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Palileo family.
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August 16, 1970- August 12, 2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mills family.
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01/06/1950 - 08/11/2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kunze family.
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