Kimberlee Silva

November 24, 1957 - June 1, 2020

Kimberlee Ann Silva November 24,1957- June 1, 2020 Kimberlee Ann Silva 62, passed in peace on Monday June 1,2020 at UCSF hospital. She was born November 24, 1957 to John and Dorothy Zunino. Kimberlee graduated from A.A Stagg High School. Kimberlee enjoyed cooking and traveling and she loved her family very much. She was involved in numerous organizations and had many amazing friends.

Kimberlee was proceeded in death by her parents John and Dorothy Zunino and her brother, John (Brad) Zunino. She is survived by her beloved husband Leland Silva,her daughter Sarah Howser and five grandchildren, Hunter, Maddison, Bailey, Holland and Payslee. Also will be dearly missed by her two stepchildren Jeff Silva and Lisa Salas: and numerous step grand children.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held for Kimberlee from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday June 11, 2020 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Funeral services will follow at 11:30am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240 on Thursday June 11, 2020.

A reception to follow will be held at the Silva’s house to celebrate Kim's life.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Silva family.

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Madonna Barakatt

April 16, 1935 - May 31, 2020

Madonna Marie Reynolds Barakatt was born April 16, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, where she grew up attending Catholic schools as the oldest of two sisters. She moved to the Bay Area in 1963 to escape frigid Midwestern winters and strike out on her own. She soon found a job as an Account Clerk for United Airlines at the San Francisco Airport, and met her future husband, Richard Anthony Barakatt, who worked as an accountant at United at the time. In October of 1964, the two were married in the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, and ultimately the couple lived in San Jose for 31 years before moving to Lodi in 1997. Madonna was a happy person quick with a smile who loved her roses and gardening, and she read historical romance novels by the dozens. She was also a very good classical piano player. But her main focus was her family, and she raised three boys; Richard, Thomas and Michael, and she loved to cook for them and camp with them. She was also a devout Catholic who attended church every Sunday and sometimes during the week as well. Madonna was preceded in death by her mother Marie Reynolds; her sister Laura Dugan; and her son Thomas. She is survived by her husband Richard; her son Richard Jr. her son Michael (Renae); granddaughter Samantha; grandson James; great granddaughter Olivia; and niece Laura. Due to COVID-19, there are no services scheduled at this time.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barakatt family.

Donna Marie Ford

April 25, 1953 - May 31, 2020

 Donna Marie Ford passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2020 in Stockton, CA at the age of 67.  She was born on April 25, 1953 to Donald and Frances Ford in Oakland, CA.

Donna is survived by mother Frances A. Ford; twin sister Debi Ford-Alladio; brothers Mark Ford and Mike Ford; also survived by nephews Donald Ford and Cole Ford; and niece Adeline Ford.

She is preceded in death by father Donald Gene Ford.

A private interment will take place at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ford family.

 

Nobuko Mitsuda

June 16, 1924 - May 30, 2020

Nobuko (Nobie) Mitsuda passed away in Manteca at the age of 95. She was proceeded in death
by her husband George and son Wayne Mitsuda. Nobie is survived by her grandson Jason
Mitsuda and daughter-in-law Carole Mitsuda. Nobie is also survived by a brother Motomi Arao
and sisters Haruko Alberti and Sachiko Graham, in Southern California. Nobie was a member of
the Stockton Buddhist Church and a lifelong resident of Stockton. She worked for the Welfare
Department in downtown Stockton. Nobie was an excellent cook and loved to travel. She also
enjoyed shopping and lunches with friends.

The family would like to extend their appreciation
to the dedicated staff at the Commons Union Ranch in Manteca. They cared for Nobie for
almost six years while dealing with her Alzheimer’s Disease. Optimal Hospice also cared for
Nobie keeping her comfortable in her final days.

Memorial donations can be made to Optimal Hospice of Stockton in Nobie’s Honor or to your favorite charity. No service4s are planned for the time being.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mitsuda family.

Francis Koenig

January 5, 1953 - May 29, 2020

Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and Coworker. Always described as someone who “knows a lot about a lot”.

Born January 5, 1953, in Stockton, California to Francis and Anna Koenig.  Fran spent his formative years in Stockton, graduating from St. Mary’s High School. Soon after, Francis, lovingly known to the family as Bubby, graduated from Humphrey’s College. Beginning his career with the City of Stockton Corporation Yard, he settled in to become a lifelong citizen of Stockton. His career of 37 years in the Traffic Signal and Street Light Shop quickly made him an expert in the field bringing along many friends and experiences into his life. His work took him all around the city, creating exciting moments when spotted up on an aerial truck repairing traffic lights. Described as a “walking encyclopedia”, many came to him for answers and direction. If he didn't have the answer, he would quickly go find out. His attitude for precision made him a kind teacher and mentor to many, reminding his coworkers and friends to always be the best that they could be. 

Francis was a quiet, quick-witted man with a big heart and an unwavering love for all those in his life. A long-time friend of the family describes Francis as “one of the best friends EVER, always available to help.” With his background in electronics, he soon became the go-to guy for all questions and needs. When he wasn't working on someone's vacuum or air conditioning unit, he collected and restored antique radios, often listening to some rock or blues tunes as he did so. He was also an avid car enthusiast, collecting many classic cars to tinker on. His impressive collection of cars won him multiple awards including, 1st Place Imported 1960 to Present at the 9th Annual Asparagus Festival, 1st Place Sports Car Concours Autumn Classic in Santa Cruz, 1st Place Capital City British Car Day in Sacramento 1990-1993 & 1995, 2nd Place Imported 1960 to Present at the 11th Annual Asparagus Festival, and 2nd Place Court Sutter Sportscar Show with IOF Foresters, to name a few.

 On any given day, Francis could be found in his Shop at home restoring a vintage radio, on his recliner watching a crime thriller, listening to Janis Joplin or Joan Jett on his elaborate sound system or travelling to break bread with his family and friends afar.

Being an adventurous foodie, Francis would travel far and wide for something as simple as a hotdog. Monterey and San Francisco became his favorite food hubs. Daily lunch excursions would find him with coworkers and friends at their favorite spots in Stockton. 

Francis welcomed his daughter, Cameron Wilson in 2006, and as a doting father, he is described as, “a hidden gem in his quietness, a steadfast dad, knowledgeable beyond many in understanding”.   He was an active father - attending Cameron's ballet recitals, going on adventures in the mountains, taking her out for meals, and was easily captured laughing in photos with her.

Francis was a cancer survivor, powering through anything that came his way with a quiet strength and with support from those who cared so deeply for him.

He passed peacefully, at home on May 29. He is beloved by many, and will be missed by all who knew him. 

Surviving family members include his daughter Cameron Willow Wilson and her mother, Elissa Lynn Wilson.  His brother Mark George Koenig, sister-in-law Diane Sprake Koenig, and nieces Lissa Jenat Koenig, Julee Simone Koenig, and Sharyl Marie Koenig.  Preceded in death by father, Francis Joseph Koenig and mother, Anna Ana (Papazian) Koenig. 

Family and friends are invited to attend Visitation on Monday, June 8th, 11-3pm.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home in the Vineyard Chapel located at Hwy 99 and E. Harney Lane in Lodi, CA. 

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please come prepared with face masks and observe social distancing rules for your safety and that of others.

In lieu of flowers and for Memorial Donations: Saint Joseph’s Foundation of San Joaquin - Saint Joseph’s Cancer Institute.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Koenig family.



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Virginia Evinger

October 19, 1920 - May 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Evinger (Lodi, California), who passed away on May 27, 2020, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Evinger family.

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