Elizabeth Gamayo

January 22, 1944 - October 27, 2019

Born in San Jose, CA to Nick and Alice Javier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Justin and daughter, Teri Ruiz; sisters, Pauline Viray and Dorothy Basques. She is survived by son, Justin, Jr. (Amber) and Kris; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer, Justine, Desiree, Bailey, Tara and Gabriel; and 6 great-granchildren. Also survived by 3 sisters, Bellarine (Tony), Leslie (Luis), and Michelle. And step-mother, Priscilla Saldua and her true friend, Edna Virrey. She was honest and a very generous person. She loved music, a collector of many things, playing games on her computer and gardening.Most of all she cherished her dog and companion, Rocky. She will be missed by many family and friends. The family wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to Hospice of San Joaquin for their immediate response and outstanding comfort care for our loved one. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to Hospice of San Joaquin or the charity of your choice.

VISITATION

A visitation for Elizabeth will be held from 1:00pm - 2:00pm on Friday November 1, 2019 at Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will follow at 2:00pm on Friday November 1, 2019 also at the Chapel of Flowers 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 Gamayo family.

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Miguel Gonzalez

September 29, 1954 - October 26, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation for Miguel will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday November 4, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Raymond Porteous

July 8, 1937 - October 26, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Thursday October 31, 2019 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will be held Friday November 1, 2019 at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Ranjit Singh Chandowalia

December 25, 1956 - October 24, 2019

Sardar Ranjit Singh Chandowalia Dec. 25, 1956 - Oct. 24, 2019 On Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 4:05 am, Sardar Ranjit Singh Chandowalia, loving husband, father of six, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of five, passed away peacefully at the age of 62.
Ranjit was born on December 25, 1956 in Punjab, India. He worked as a dedicated truck driver for 35 years.
Ranjit is preceded in death by his father, Faquir Chand. He is survived by his mother, Jeeto, wife, Meena, and their three children, Mandeep, Karanjit, and Kabir. From his former marriage to Parkash Kaur, he is survived by his daughter, Sandeep Detherage, granddaughter, Ahana, daughters, Gurdev Prakash, Sarojini (Devi) Prakash, along with grandchildren Anish, Ronika, Romita, Rajeev, Saiyug, Fatima (granddaughter in law), Roy (grandson und law), and Ashlyn (granddaughter in law). His great grandchildren are Suraj, Sahana, Esha, Afsana, and Om. Ranjit was the father-in-law of Shui Prakash, Suresh Prakash, and Erik Detherage. Ranjit is also survived by one brother, Des Raj, one sister, Reema Kashitrya, many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Edward James Frens

August 22, 1924 - October 24, 2019

Ed was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents immigrated from Amsterdam and met for the first time here in America. Ed always expressed gratitude to be born in the U.S.A!

He grew up in Grand Rapids and Zeeland, Michigan. Two weeks before he was to graduate he was drafted into the Army. Fortunately, the US Army allowed him to go back for his own high school graduation ceremony! Ed was a true Patriot serving in WWII in Patton’s Third Army – Mechanized Group. He was decorated with the American Theater Ribbon, 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal WWII. He fought in the D Day invasion at Normandy, battle of Northern France, battle of the Ardennes in Germany (Bulge), Battle of the Rhineland, and Central Europe including Berlin, Belgium and Holland. Ed understood and witnessed the sacrifice that freedom represents.

After serving in the Army (1943 to 1945) he pursued and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He lived in a trailer with his first wife while he went to school. He loves to tell the story about building a small crib over the bed in the trailer to accommodate his new baby girl, Charlette Elaine.  

After graduation, Ed landed his first job with General Motors. He was driving a Ford at the time. Shortly after he started working there when he came out to his car it had been replaced with a GM car! Ed was integral in the Moon project, working on the project that designed the LEM assent engine. “If that engine failed – our guys would be stranded on the Moon”. Imagine his relief when it worked as designed and the Astronauts lifted off the lunar surface to return home. Ed also worked on RCA satellite design and was involved in components on the Space Shuttle program and commercial airliners.  

He moved to California to work in the aerospace industry. He ending up working at HITCO and later was transferred to Parsons of California (British Petroleum) in Stockton. He enjoyed the pace of life in Stockton and remained there for his many remaining years.  

In 1969, Ed met the love of his life and God’s perfect gift to him: Marilyn. Together they have two daughters and two sons: Charlette Schwepker (Peter), Susan Crosser (Ron), Scott Reinhardt (Robin) and Terry McGovern (Judy), deceased. Ed has 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.  

Although he has always loved the Lord, Ed had some wandering years in his journey. In the early 90’s, after listening to sermon after sermon at the Free Methodist Church he completely re-committed his life to the Lord. He was 70 years old! Ed was welcomed as a Gideon and ministered with Gideons for 15 years by taking the Gospel to the young people in Juvenile Hall. One of his blessings at the time was to run in to a girl who he had ministered to in Juvenile Hall. He had offered her a Gideon bible and dedicated it with the scripture Jeremiah 29:11. When they reunited, she was able to share that she had a good job and a baby boy whom she named “Jeremiah.”  

Ed truly desired to make a difference for Christ and with his faithful soul-mate Marilyn by his side he intentionally impacted lives of many and especially their many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

As his memory faded his passion became making his home and yard available as a ‘ministry of place’. At Ed’s direction, many areas around the yard were designated so that people of all ages could gather to worship, teach and learn about Jesus Christ. He served for a time on the Youth Accountability Board, was on the committee for SCAMPS (Senior Citizens Are Marvelous People) and has opened his home for several Bible studies and for prayer. He was a part of the local Genealogy Group and did a very comprehensive book with stories and pictures along with the lineage of his family. On his mother’s side, her brother and his family were missionaries from Holland to China. Ed’s brother, Jim and wife, Ruth, were missionaries in Japan.  

Ed is remembered for his legacy of faith and pointing those around him back to the Lord’s faithfulness.

SERVICE

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers please give to Sakae Bible Church, Japan.

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Guadalupe Martinez

June 5, 1942 - October 24, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation for Guadalupe will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday November 1, 2019 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 1:00pm Friday November 1, 2019 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 Martinez family.

Barbara Rich

September 23, 1946 - October 23, 2019

Barbara Rich Sept. 23, 1946 - Oct. 22, 2019 Barbara Rich, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday afternoon. Born and raised in Stockton, Barbara graduated from Stagg High School in 1964. She attended Delta College and worked at the former Stockton Theater and later as a secretary at San Joaquin General Hospital. In 1965 she met the love of her life, Jim Rich. She was one of his first customers the day he bought California Television (now California Electronics). They married in 1968 and had three children. After many years volunteering in her children's classrooms and serving as a PTA board member and president, she joined Jim as book-keeper at "the shop." She continued to work there even after Jim's retirement, continuing the business with her youngest son, Jeff, until her very last day. At 73, she was happy going to work everyday and had no plans to retire. Throughout her life, Barbara was honest, kind, forgiving and dedicated to her family. She never missed her children's sporting events; attending swim meets, water polo matches, soccer, baseball and basketball games. She helped her kids do their homework, encouraged them to read and learn all they could, and demonstrated the strong work ethic her own father had taught her. Barbara was a proud 3rd generation Californian. Her great-grandparents, the Thomsens, were farmers in Lathrop, where a road across town is named for them. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Wilhelmina "Willie" Weed. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, James Rich; her children Michael, Julie and Jeff Rich; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Madelyn and Olivia Rich; her brother, Benjamin K. Weed and nephews, Doug and Nick Weed.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Jesse Dale Pyeatt

April 29, 1935 - October 21, 2019

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Dale Pyeatt April 29, 1935 - Oct. 21, 2019 Born in Oklahoma to Jewel & J.D. Pyeatt, he passed away at home surrounded by his family. Dale was 84 years old. Survived by the love of his life of 62 years, Pat Pyeatt; daughters, D.J. (Mike) Boles, Starlene (Mike) Brooks; sister, Donna Pyeatt; grandkids, Jessey (Dave), Michael (Bridget), Shay and 5 great-grandchildren. Dale was a car dealer for 60 years, owning his own business. He was also a Dirt Track Promoter and Rancher. Dale loved his family, friends and NASCAR.

SERVICE

A graveside service for Dale will be at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at 11:00a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Optimal Hospice of Stockton

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pyeatt family.