Tetsuo Matsumoto

May 21, 1924 - November 6, 2019

Tetsuo Matsumoto, a lifelong resident of Lodi passed away on November 6, 2019 after a short illness. As a youth, he enjoyed playing baseball with the Lodi Home Team Templars, and continued his love of the game while serving in the Army. He served in the Armed Forces in WWII with the 100th /442nd Regimental Combat Team, as a Staff Sergeant on the European Front, Italy. After the War, upon returning to Lodi, He joined his family the Tokay Grape and Orchard Business. “Tets”, as he was known, was an avid fly fisherman. Traveling to Alaska fishing in many locations in Northern California, the Eel, Smith, Klamath, Gualala, and Local Rivers. He shared his skill in tying flies giving generously of his lucky lures to fellow fishermen and special friends. He also collected used copper wire. He felt the electrical surge through the copper had a healing affect for those with aching joints. He used the wires to make bracelets and gave away many to friends AND strangers. He enjoyed sharing his abundant crop of lemons and persimmons with family and friends. Lemons shared with his favorite restaurant, Janet and Gary’s Richmaid Restaurant in Lodi! He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Yoshi Matsumoto, sister Kiyo (Jack) Hirose, brothers: Teruo Matsumoto, Yuta (Mas) Matsumoto and Jeannie’s daughter, Suzanne. He is survived by his wife Jeannie Matsumoto, nephews Don (Christina) Hirose, Frank (Rene) Matsumoto, Jeannie’s son Tim (Janelle) Matsumoto, brother in law Bill (Arlene) Braun, niece Brandy Braun – who was so helpful to Tets and Jeannie, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Tet’s Life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi. In lieu of flowers donations may be made Disabled Veterans.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 at 11:00a.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 Matsumoto family.

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Bonifacia Estolas

May 18, 1926 - November 4, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at 9:30a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held Saturday November 16, 2019 at 11:00am at Grace Point Church located at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242

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Erminio Mangili

March 30, 1921 - November 4, 2019

Erminio Mangili Mar. 30, 1921 - Nov. 4, 2019 On Saturday, November 4, 2019 Erminio "Joe" Mangili passed away at the age of 98. Erminio was born in Santa Cruz, California and moved to Linden where he met his wife of 76 years, Gladys. They had 3 children; sadly Peggy Jo preceded Erminio in passing. Erminio is survived by his children, Larry and Jo Ann; and his granddaughter, Elora. Erminio was a successful, hard working business owner who always put his family's needs before his own. He was an avid Dodgers and 49ers supporter. They lost a very vocal and opinionated member of their fan base.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Erminio's name to the San Joaquin Hospice House.

SERVICE
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240. 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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John Lopus

May 15, 1939 - November 2, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 from 11:00am - 8:00pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
There will be a memorial service on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Russell Capote

December 19, 1955 - November 2, 2019

SERVICE
A memorial service for Russell will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday November 23, 2019 at the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
The graveside service will immediately follow his memorial service at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Katherine Ann Cooper

April 10, 1932 - November 1, 2019

Kathie was born on April 10, 1932 in Bloomington, Illinois to George & Elizabeth Buck and passed away November 1, 2019, at home, with the love of her life by her side. She enjoyed many wonderful years with her parents and Brother Chuck.  During the Depression she and her parents moved to Lodi, CA.  The West Coast gave the Buck Family the opportunity to gain financial security. 

During her senior year in high school she met a handsome young man named Ken Cooper.  They fell in love and were married 2 years later.  Kathie gave birth to 2 daughters and was delighted in the ability to be a stay at home mom.  The couple moved to a wonderful neighborhood in Lodi and have been there over 60 years. 

Kathie was active in her church sewing circle; singing in the choir and her daughter’s and later grand children’s sporting events.  She loved knitting and handing out her special dish cloths and playing card games with family and friends. Kathie especially loved supporting Kenny in all his sporting activities. 

Kathie remained in close contact with her brother & sister in law, Margaret, and her two nieces Lynne and Julie who she dearly loved.  Although they lived in Bloomington, Lynne and Julie were always very special to her and they would continue to visit them on various family reunions.  Kathie and Ken enjoyed many years of travel to various States and in Canada for incredible family reunions with her extended family.

Kathie is survived by her loving husband, Ken and they celebrated their 68th wedding in August.  She is also survived by her daughter Pam Konefal (Joe), her daughter Roxanne Oddo (Tony).  She also leaves behind the grandchildren she dearly loved, Nathan, Allison, Chris & Kristen and great grandchildren, Kylee, Logan, Brooklyn and Walker.  Kathie will be reunited with her best friend, Viola who she loved like a sister.

VISITATION
A visitation for Kathie will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11:00 at Zion Lutheran Church, 105 S Ham Lane, Lodi. A brief graveside service will be at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers Ken is requesting donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or American Hospic

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Virginia Hankins

January 20, 1925 - October 30, 2019

Virginia L. Hankins Jan. 20, 1925 - Oct. 30, 2019 Virginia L. Hankins, wife of Dr. George T. Hankins, passed peacefully at home on the morning of October 30, 2019 at the age of 94. Born in Chicago, Illinois to a Greek mother and German father, Virginia went to DePaul University and worked at the Chicago Tribune. She later became one of the first United Airlines Stewardesses in 1947. She met and married George, her husband of seventy years, who was an Air Force Pilot at the time and moved all over the country raising six strong, independent children. Virginia was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother as well as an incredible human being. She was a highly talented artist, working in oils, pencil and stained glass, a dancer with the Senior Follies and enjoyed gardening, cooking and family gatherings. Virginia is survived by her husband, six children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

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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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