Christine Renison

 
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Christine Renison

Mar. 11, 1929 – Apr. 19, 2020

Guistina “Christine” Renison passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home early Sunday morning, April 19, 2020 at the age of ninety-one. Christine was the third child born to Salvatore and Minnie Bambola on March 11, 1929 in Jamestown, New York. At the age of 12, Christine moved with her family to Lodi, California where she completed her education and subsequently gained employment at Farmers and Merchants Bank. It was during her late teen years that she met the love of her life, Jerry L. Renison. Jerry and Christine were married August 27, 1949 and together they raised three children. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary just prior to Jerry’s passing in 2011.

Christine was a dedicated wife and mother. She was a meticulous homemaker. Her greatest treasures were her family, friends, and church. She was a member of Christian Life Center in Stockton, California where she attended and served for 71 years. Christine had a servant’s heart and served her church in many areas of leadership and ministry as pianist, Ladies Auxiliary President, hospitality greeter, and choir vocalist. She served Christian Life College for many years in various ways including preparing weekly meals; serving her famous Italian spaghetti lunch to the students she loved so dearly.

Even in her final years with a challenging illness, her care givers and facility residents were recipients of her prayer, a gentle touch, a kind word, worship songs, unrestricted love, and unselfish giving. Her Godly influence touched hundreds of lives, as evidenced by a multitude of testimonials from individuals of all ages. She has transitioned to her heavenly home, but her legacy lives on through the lives of so many.

Christine is preceded in death by her late husband Jerry L. Renison, parents; Salvatore and Minnie Bambola, and siblings; Andy Bambola and Rose Powell. She is survived by her children; Joanne Gresham and husband Ralph, David Renison and wife Marjorie, Janet Brannon and husband Jim, grandchildren; Melanie Britt and husband Shane, Jeff Renison and wife Nikki, Tiphani Dillion and husband Dewayne, Mark Gresham and wife Jerica, Jerry Brannon and wife Danielle, Davina Yadon and husband Tony, Justin Brannon and wife Tamra, Alison Renison, Ashley Rodriguez and husband Ruben, brother; Chuck Bambola, and great-grandchildren; Hailey, Dewayne, Dee, Nicolas, Andrew, Dahlia, Shane David, Olivia, Shiloh, Gianna, Isabella, Sierra, Kamryn, Asher, Ava, Kallie, Tia, Logan, Harlow, Kallie, Mocha, Mia, Kaitlyn, Gideon, Gabrielle, and Kenna

Viewing will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, California. Direct interment is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road in Lodi, California. Please visit https://www.cherokeememorial.com/covid19 for guidelines mandated by the San Joaquin Health Officer.

Raymond Potts Hale

February 29, 1936 - April 18, 2020

After a lengthy illness, Raymond (“Ray”) Potts Hale passed away on April 18, 2020.  Born on February 29, 1936, he and his twin brother, Wayne, were born to the late Stafford and Mary Hale in Corinth, Mississippi.  He spent most of his childhood in Corinth before moving to Modesto, California.  Ray attended Downey High School where he excelled in track and field. 

After graduating high school, Ray attended Modesto Junior College and continued as a track and field athlete.  Ray earned a track scholarship and attended University of Southern California (USC).  He left USC to join the United States Air Force and served from 1957 through 1961.  During that time, he met his wife, Rebecca (“Becky”), whom he married in Marshall, Texas in 1959.  While living at Bossier Base in Shreveport, Louisiana, their first son was born.  After the military, he attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana as a History major and graduated in 1962.  While in his Master’s program at NSU, their second son was born.  After school, he took a job with Dial Finance Company in Shreveport, and their third son was born.

Following a job transfer opportunity in 1968, Ray and his family moved to Manteca, California.  Ray worked for Dial Finance Company until 1970, and relocated to Stockton, California to work for Northwestern Mutual.  His career as a life insurance agent spanned over 40 years, until his retirement in 2014.  During the 1977 and 1978 Track and Field seasons, he coached at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Stockton, CA, and in 1978 had four track athletes qualify for the CIF State Meet.  For his superior athleticism in the sports of Cross Country and Track and Field, Ray was inducted into both the Downey High School Athletic Hall of Fame (1989) and the Modesto Junior College Athletic Hall of Fame (1998).  Ray’s high school mile time of 4:21 was the Valley Oak League meet record for 43 years.

Ray is predeceased by his father and mother Stafford and Mary, and his brothers (Wayne and Morris).  He is survived by his wife Becky of Stockton, CA, his sons and their spouses Randy (Girlie) of Lodi, CA, John of Stockton, CA, and Steven (Julie) of Stamford, CT, and his grandchildren and their spouses Sean, Katelyn, Kristen (Souhail Hlal), Sarah (Jeffrey Gilley), and Emily.  He is also survived by his sister Betty Laughlin of Corinth, MS, and several extended family members in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri.

SERVICES:

A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Raymond P. Hale to the Alzheimer’s Association.  You can visit their website: www.alz.org or access Ray’s Alzheimer’s Association Tribute Page: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=618558.

Billie Thalia Wheaton

November 20, 1926 - April 17, 2020

On April 17, 2020, Billie Thalia Wheaton (née Bratcher) passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 93 years of age. Billie was born in 1926 in Newcastle, Oklahoma to parents Thomas & Dovie Bratcher. When she was young, the family moved west and ultimately made a home in Stockton, California. In 1944, she married her late-husband John E. Wheaton and together, they raised six children.

She worked 32 years for Tri Valley Growers in a multitude of capacities from line supervisor to quality control. The last 17 years of her life were spent in Acampo, California where she could spend copious amounts of time with her family, tending to her flower gardens, quilting, and teaching her grandkids how to make her famous apple pie.

Billie, known affectionately as Mema by her grandchildren and all alike, was the quintessential matriarch. She was the epitome of strength, grace, and resilience.  Billie loved her family with fierce determination and impacted the lives of many. Anyone who knew her was better for it. 

Billie is preceded in death by her late-husband John E. Wheaton, siblings Vernon Bratcher, Pearl Parsons, Pauline Gryder, Opal Gryder, Thomas Bratcher, Harold Bratcher, and grandson Timothy Jones. She is survived by her children Billie Ann Jones, Gerrie Winstead, John Wheaton and wife Carmen, Yvonne Guthrie and husband Paul, Diana Wheaton, and Gwen Angoletta and husband Aldo. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, as well as her siblings Mary McKee, Irv Bratcher, and Barbara Wardrobe.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin at HospiceSJ.org or the American Heart Association at Heart.org. Funeral and memorial services for Billie Thalia Wheaton will be a private, family only event.

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Balkrishna "Bali" Ranchhod

December 10, 1962 - April 15, 2020

The Ranchhod Family of Stockton, announces with sorrow the death of Balkrishna Shamjibhai Ranchhod, known as “Bali.” Born 10th December 1962 in Kabwe, Zambia, Bali spent most of his childhood in Africa before moving to Surrey, UK for education during his teenage years. In the early 80’s, Bali briefly moved to the USA before moving back to Zambia to help with the family businesses in Zambia and South Africa. While playing an integral role in expanding business, Bali’s hard work afforded him to develop a large cotton-growing project which eventually led to the establishment of his own cotton ginnery, something he was very proud of. Additionally while living in Zambia, Bali remotely studied for his Masters and graduated in 2000 from Hull University in England with his MBA. At this point in life, Bali was asked to join his parents and siblings in the USA and re-located his family to Stockton, CA in 2003. After moving to Stockton, Bali joined his two brothers in the construction business while concurrently managing the family’s real estate holdings. His kind-hearted and fun-loving personality brought light and laughter to everyone he interacted with and he quickly helped grow the family business as well as build lifelong relationships in the US. In more recent years, Bali dedicated his time to lovingly care for his mother until her passing in April 2019.
Bali’s giving and loving nature did not stop with his family. His philanthropy poured out through an active role in the Kabwe community as well as his Rotarian efforts in Zambia. He was involved in many charitable projects; from channeling school equipment and medical supplies to playing an instrumental role in establishing the Ranchhod Hospice House in Zambia which provides care to terminally ill patients and their children. The Hospice continues to successfully run to this day due to Bali’s tireless efforts. Once in the US, he became an active participant in the Stockton Rotary, the Indian Association of San Joaquin County, and the Gujarati Samaj of Stockton.
Bali Ranchood is survived by his wife Rekha, daughters Pareesha and Nikita, grandchildren Leanna and Kaique, siblings Mahesh, Raji and Shredha, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Although Bali will be dearly missed by family and friends all over the world, his jovial spirit, loving and giving nature, and life lessons will never be forgotten.

Gregory Bo

September 27, 1947 - April 12, 2020

Gregory Frank "Papa" Bo Sept. 27, 1947- Apr. 12, 2020 Gregory Bo passed away peacefully at his Stockton home on April 12, 2020. He was surrounded by his son David; daughter, Stacie; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy & Michael Hayes; and his wife of 51 years, Geri. Greg was a proud lifelong Italian-Stocktonian, born to Lena and Frank Bo. Greg had many fond memories as a delivery boy for Gaia-Delucchi Grocery. Greg attended Stagg H.S & Delta College, and it was then while still teenagers he met the love of his life Geri Denhardt. Greg worked in the insurance industry for 47 years, and was part owner of Bohannon Insurance. He found his greatest enjoyment in his Wednesday golf games with the retired firefighters, his many fantasy football leagues, his NY Yankees, and traveling to Lake Tahoe with family & friends. Greg's 4 grandkids, Brooklyn, Carson, Beckett & Reagan meant the world to him. He rarely missed a school or athletic event. His "Papa's pasta sauce" is legendary. Because of circumstances, celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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Stella Cruz (Solis) Dominguez

November 25, 1922 - April 11, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother on April 11, 2020 in Lodi, California. She was 97 years young and as beautiful as she entered into Heaven to be with our Lord. Born on November 25, 1922 in Escondido, she was the third child of 10 to parents, Emiliano and Angelita Espinoza. The Espinoza's raised their family in southern California and later moved to Fremont, California. In 1960, Mother moved to Lodi and continued to live here until her passing.

Mom was social, energetic, caring and compassionate and loved helping others. She completed all those tasks all while working and raising her own family. Many Lodi locals may remember seeing her at Wilson's Drug Store, the Woolworth's food counter, Fluffy Donuts or being greeted by her warm smile at JC Penney's. Her most rewarding career was assisting families in need during her career with the San Joaquin Migrant Education Program. Many generations of those families still continue to remain close to her and they have great memories of the efforts she put into assisting them with their work, education or health needs. After her retirement, her love for the community led her to work as a volunteer for the Lodi Police Partners Program. Mother attended First Baptist Church and was a member of Eagles Auxiliary #848. The family also is grateful and appreciative to everyone at Vienna Nursing Home for the love and care Mom received there during her last 7 years.

Growing up in a large family, enabled her to teach her own family to be strong, be together and stay bonded not only with each other but our extended family as well. The Espinoza Family reunions were one of her favorite of events to attend. All local invitations to wedding, baptisms, birthdays, anniversaries were also enjoyed by her as she loved to see all her family and friends and dance to a song or ten.
She is survived by daughters, Lucy (Irene) Medrano (Alfonso), Gloria Tovar (Ernesto), Elizabeth Hausauer all of Lodi, Bonnie Valenzuela (Jose) of Redman Oregon, and Ramona Castillo of San Diego Calif.; sons, Robert De La Cruz (Ellen) of Rancho Cordova Calif., and Eddie Solis of Lodi; sister, Delia Samarron of Carson City, NV. Stella also leaves behind 43 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emiliano and Angelita Espinoza; her daughter, Rosie Tovar; sons, Merced Salvador De La Cruz and Jose Luis Solis; son-in-laws, Salvador Castillo and Todd Hausauer; grandchildren, David Arrellano, Noel Quesada, Carmen Lopez and Christina Garcia; great grandson, Gabriel Tovar Jr.; sisters, Juanita, Beatrice, Ramona and Ruth; brothers, Salvador, Gilbert, Robert and Ruben Espinoza, and the late Refugio Solis, Santos Florez and Manuel Dominguez.

Due to the current conditions a Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dominguez family.

Sharece Atkins

May 20, 1985 - April 6, 2020

Sharece Lynn Atkins, age 34, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5th, 2020. She was born on May 20th, 1985, to Michele and Richard Atkins. Sharece graduated from Lodi SDA Elementary and Lodi Academy before attending Sacramento State University for Biological Sciences and Stanislaus State University for Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Minor in Communications. She had passed her CBEST. Sharece had a talent for typing fast on computers, which led her to study at CAJ Argonaut Court Reporting, graduating in 2014. Sharece went on to be a Registered Professional Reporter and Certified Shorthand Reporter and was able to report at a speed up to 225mph. She started out her career as a deposition and freelance reporter, working as an independent contractor in the Bay Area, Northern CA. With her experience she then took a position at the Shasta County Superior Court, Redding, CA. Currently she worked at the Stockton Courthouse where she was loved by her coworkers. Sharece always had a smile on her face and full of compassion for others. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and attending concerts. She had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sharece had a generous heart and loved to volunteer. She also captioned remotely for the deaf and hard of hearing. She was involved in the A to Z Steno Program which helped potential court reporting students. Involved with National Court Reporters Association, northern California Court Reporters Association, and California Deposition Reporters Association to help protect the record. Recently she was excited to volunteer to be a part of adoption day in Stockton, CA.
Sharece is survived by her parents, Michele and Richard Atkins; sister, Kaitlyn Williams (Lewis) and Bailey (dog); uncles, Tim Copeland and Larry Atkins (Patty); cousins, Joseph, Anthony, and Catherine Atkins; nephew, Timmy Copeland; as well as, her nona, Joy Atkins; and great uncle, Angelo Stagnaro (Marie).
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Corky Copeland (Vicki), and Wesley Atkins; and great grandparents, Eugene Stagnaro (Giuditta), Bud Threet (Zelda), and Jack Copeland (Jewel).
Due to CDC guidelines there will be only a private service. We will be holding a large celebration of life in the months to come. In lieu of flowers, please donate to PALS, Lodi Animal Shelter, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Goodbyes are not the end." They simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again in heaven.
Viewing will be held on April 13th, 10am-12noon at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home on Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.

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