Donna Kirkendall

April 18, 1959 - September 8, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation for Donna will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Thursday September 17, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be at 11:00am on Friday September 18, 2020 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 Kirkendall family.

Eli D. Laboca

July 9, 1949 - September 8, 2020

VISITATON

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Thursday September 17, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE

There will be a graveside service at 12:00pm on Friday September 18, 2020 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 Laboca family.

Alexander Ferguson, Jr.

Alexander Ferguson, Jr.(Al) 83, passed away September 7, 2020 in Lodi, California. Born in Van Nuys, California, he was the son of Inee and Alexander Ferguson, Sr.

Al had been a long-term driver at Teresi Trucking as well as various other companies through out his fifty years in trucking.  Throughout his life’s work as a trucker, he was a very respected mentor to a younger generation of drivers.  Al met many people and made good friends along the way.

Al belonged to the Lodi Community Church, he was an accomplished cook, and enjoyed barbecuing for friends and family and for all the Nascar races.

Al is proceeded in death his father, Alexander Sr. and Mother Inee Ferguson, his daughters Debra D. Ferguson and Billie Manzo, son Rick Ferguson, brothers Harry and Richie, and his best furry friends Patches.

He is survived by his sons Greg Ferguson and Sammy Manzo, Daughters Donna Hamilton and Dena Battaglia, and son in law Brian Battaglia, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later time.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ferguson family.

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Allen Elliott

July 15, 1957 - September 05, 2020

Loving Son of Wanda Elliott Jividen of Sacramento and George L. Elliott of Stockton. Devoted Brother to his sisters Cherryl Elliott Kyes and Teresa Elliott-Austin both of Stockton California. Caring Uncle to Sean and Ryan Kyes of Stockton and Stephenie Austin Gubac of Acampo, along with many Cousins, Great Nieces and Nephews, as well as childhood friends he spent years of close friendships with.

Allen Graduated from A.A. Stagg High in 1975, he began his career as a Car Salesman and Finance Manager at several dealerships in both Stockton and Sacramento, spending most of his career sharing his talents with his Father at Geo’s Used Car lot. Allen spent the last decade working independently, repairing exercise equipment in the greater Sacramento Area. Being an avid NASCAR enthusiast, Allen’s love for Auto racing lead him to race his Blue and White Pontiac “#57” at the Stockton 99 Speedway for many years in the 1990’s.  

SERVICE
A private family internment was held: September 17th, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery with immediate family and a few childhood friends.

Officiant: Dennis Basken of Glory Bound Church in Burson, CA

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Elliott family.

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Arsenia Dacapias

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On the evening of September 3, 2020, Arsenia Dacapias of Lodi, California passed at the age of 96.   Arsenia was the eldest born in Pahoa, HI in 1923 to Tito & Esperanza Oyog.  Four years later she, along with her sister Matilda and parents traveled from the Big Island and settled in Gilroy, CA where two more siblings, Martin and Helen, were born.  Unfortunately, at the age of 8 years old, Arsenia lost her Mother and she stepped into the role of being a mother to her 3 siblings throughout their childhood.  This early challenge in her life made her a strong, independent woman as well as the matriarch of her close-knit family. 

The family eventually settled in the Delta area near Isleton, CA and in her early adult life, Arsenia met her first husband, Pedro (Ty) Flor in Stockton, CA   The young couple moved several times before settling in Lodi, CA.  After tragically losing her husband in a vehicle accident, Arsenia continued to live in Lodi.

As a young widow with a daughter, Arsenia found work as a cook/supervisor in agricultural labor camps in the Thornton / Lodi area which is where she met her second husband, Mauro Dacapias.  Arsenia and Mauro, who worked at General Mills, lived in Lodi, CA for 46 years where she enjoyed her passion of gardening and hosting regular family gatherings.  They lived in Lodi until Mauro’s passing in 2011 after which Arsenia then moved to Vallejo, CA to be with her daughter, Charmaine, then finally relocating to Manchester, CT in 2016 to live with her other daughter, Phyllis, until her passing.      

Arsenia is survived by her two daughters, Charmaine Cruz of Vallejo, CA and Phyllis Peck of Manchester, CT along with their spouses, Cresencio and Michael, respectively.   She is also survived by two grandsons, 6 great grand children and one great great grandchild as well as 6 nieces and nephews and their families.  

A private final interment will be at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.   

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association.  

Maria Guadalupe Vargas De Ramirez

July 26, 1931 - September 2, 2020

Lupe was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved family gatherings and holidays. She had a vivacious personality and enjoyed dancing and singing to her favorite songs. Her favorite pastime was playing coin slots at the casino.  Lady luck was always at her side. She was a healthy, strong mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all of those who’s life she touched. 

Lupe is survived by her children:  Teresa De Santiago, Rosario Hernandez, Juan Ramirez, Lupe Herrera, Luis Ramirez, Maria De Santiago, Leo Ramirez, Rick Ramirez, Clara Ordaz, Pablo Ramirez Jr., and Magdalena Ramirez; 28 Grandchildren; 43 Great Grandchildren; and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.Grandchildren: 28

She is preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Pablo Ramirez; and parents Eulogio Vargas and Magdalena Villegas.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Graveside service will take place 10am on Friday, September 11, 2020, 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 Vargas De Ramirez family.



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