Sandra Mayer

January 26, 1946 - November 8, 2019

Sandra "Sandee" Marie Mayer passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019. Sandee was born in Tacoma, Washington on January 26, 1946. She moved to Stockton, California when she was very young. Sandee attended Stagg High School and San Joaquin Delta College. Sandee continued her education at California State University Stanislaus, and California State University Dominguez Hills, where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, degree. Sandee also attended specialized nursing training, for the Open Heart Surgery team, at Stanford University. Sandee pursued her passion of becoming a nurse and began her career at Dameron Hospital, where she worked for the better part of 4 decades (37 years). She started her career as an emergency room nurse, and promoted through the different units working on the surgery team as well as the open heart surgery team. Sandee was ultimately promoted to the position of Director of Surgery, a positon she held until she retired in 2013.
Sandee enjoyed traveling, and spending time in San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She kept herself busy with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sandee was also a loyal sports fan, always rooting for her beloved SF Giants and SF 49ers.
Sandee is survived by her husband of 36 years, Corky Mayer; son, Jim Horton (Jodi); daughter, Danielle Horton; daughter, Diana Speare (Stanton); son, Patrick Mayer (Natalie); grandchildren, Amanda, Alexis (Chase), Joslyn, Jimmy, Caity, Kyle, Gabrielle, Dominic, Sydney, and Riley; along with great grandchildren, Julian, Audrey and Sidney. Sandee is preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Marjorie Hagen; and brother, Ken Hagen.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
There will be a celebration of life (Open House) for Sandee on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Speare Ranch, 11145 N. Golfview Road, Lodi, Ca 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mayer family

Eleanor Walton

April 19, 1926 - November 8, 2019

Eleanore Walton, age 93, passed away in her sleep on the morning of November 8, 2019, at her home in Lodi, California. Born in the steel country of western Pennsylvania, Eleanore was raised during the Great Depression by her loving parents Peter and Julia. She was molded in large part by her Polish heritage and Catholic faith. Following World War II she married her childhood friend and devoted suitor George Walton. The couple shared 72 years of wedded happiness. It became something of a defining attribute of her life that the young and growing family would move from time to time in search of opportunity. In the 1950's this led them to southern California. Choosing not to work outside the house, Eleanore's greatest pride came from raising her four children and transforming many houses into loving homes. Over the years they would move many times, returning to Pennsylvania twice, but always coming back to California. Upon George's retirement in 1988, the couple moved north and settled in Lodi.

Eleanore is loved and is survived by her devoted husband, George; her children, Bernadette, George, Therese, Stanley and his wife Christie; sister, Leona; and her extended family of eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 18th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. till 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside serve will be held the following day on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 at 2:00p.m. 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 Walton family.

Steve Sibayan

January 12, 1970 - November 8, 2019

Steve Sibayan Jr., was born on January 12, 1970 in Delano, CA to Rosario and Steve Sibayan Sr. Steve attended Newark Memorial High School in Newark, CA and continued to pursue college football at Chabot College in Hayward, CA. In 1990, Steve decided to dedicate his life to serve his country by joining the Marine Corps Reserves.
Not long after, Steve met the love of his life Victoria while attending a family friend's wedding in Bakersfield, CA. After their courtship, they decided to get married and recently celebrated 24 years of being happily married in August 2019. They have two sons, William and Nathan.
Steve had a long career in law enforcement, briefly in the San Joaquin County and Stockton Police Departments. Then, Steve chose to settle down with the Yolo County Sheriff's department where he continued to work for 15 years.
When Steve was not spending time on duty at work, you would find him spending his spare time with his loved ones. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, cooking, gardening, construction, working out, poker and football. He was especially fond of the San Francisco 49ers and always made sure he had the game on each Sunday. Steve spent many hours fishing and participating as a member of the San Joaquin Bass Rustlers Club and participating in adventurous hobbies.
Steve was a strong, proud and good man who touched the lives of all those that surrounded him in his short, yet memorable life. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Victoria and his two sons William and Nathan, his mother Rosario Ducusin and his sisters: Michelle James and Eleanor Salas.
The Sibayan family expresses appreciation to the members of Yolo County Sheriff's Department, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in advance for their contribution and especially to those who have shown love and support during this difficult time.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 3pm.

VISITATION
A visitation for Steve will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2019 from 11:00am - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A celebration of life service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at 3:00pm also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sibayan family.

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Caroline Jacques

January 17th, 1940 - November 6th, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 from 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will follow on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at 10:00a.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 Jacques family.

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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

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Estolas family.

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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.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mangili family.

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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.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopus family.

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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.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Capote family.

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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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