Mariana Ki

November 4, 1958 – October 4, 2020

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She is known as “Mari or Mary” but those who are closest to her know her as “Aunty.” She was born into the Sa-Kalolo family in the village of Vaitogi, American Samoa to parents Sa “Lupe” Kalolo (mother) & Vaiaga Tifi Fausaga (stepfather).

EDUCATION: Alumna of Leone High School class of 1978, attended American Samoa Community College from 1980-1982, she graduated with an Associate’s of Arts degree in Business Administration from Southern California Institute of Technology in 2009. She attempted her bachelor’s degree at the same college while simultaneously acted as primary caretaker for her elderly mother at the time. A year into her bachelor’s degree, she made a selfless decision to place her educational pursuits on hold so she could care for her mother.

She worked for American Samoa’s Department of Public Works Water Utility department for 11+ years which later merged with American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) in 1988. She also worked as a financial representative for American Wireless Company in the bay area for approximately 10 years.

FAMILY: Her brothers are Maape Soli, Falealili Soli Laapui, Siaosi Soli & Leuaea Kirisimasi Ti; her sisters are Alaisea Soli & Faasese Tauanuu. She is survived by older sisters Alaisea Soli, Faasese Tauanuu & youngest brother Leuaea Kirisimasi Ti.

Family, faith, education and freedom to express oneself. Mariana was a family-oriented individual & loved spending time with her loved ones. She loved celebrating her family’s accomplishments & major milestones. She always wanted the best for all of her nephews & nieces. She had unwavering faith that kept her spirit thriving & resilient throughout her life. She always emphasized the importance of education and not only encouraged but often supported her nieces & nephews in their educational pursuits.

Prior to her diagnosis, Mariana loved to cook and experiment with new recipes. She had an unbelievably green thumb and can grow anything. Her favorite color was purple & teal. Most of the talents/skills she had were self-taught. She loved butterflies because of how graceful they roamed the earth. She has read the entire Samoan bible from beginning to end. She could type 65 words per minute. She memorized all of her siblings & their children’s birthdates. She enjoyed reading and always loved the company of her family.

Mariana courageously battled ovarian cancer for a year and passed away on October 4th 2020 surrounded by her nieces & nephews. She will be remembered as a caring sister, devoted daughter, a loving aunt and notably – a fearless warrior who battled cancer until the very end. Rest peacefully dearest angel. We love you.

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Richard Williford

October 12, 1924 - October 3, 2020

Richard was married to Laura J. Miller for 72 years. He raised four children. Cynthia M. DeShields, Betty L. Rawson, Richard L. Williford, and David J. Williford. Richard was also blessed with “Eleven” grandchildren, Mark S. “Kelly”-Imel, Timothy G. “Kelly”- Imel, Daniel A. DeShields, David A. DeShields, Joseph L. DeShields, Robert J. Stewart, Rebecca J. Rawson, Randy J. Rawson, Sarah J. Williford, Joshua Williford and Bonnie J. Williford. As well as 37 great-grandchildren.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Diane Louese Sharp

August 16, 1943 - October 3, 2020 

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Diane Louese Sharp, 77, of Stockton, passed away October 3, 2020. Born in Douglas, Arizona on August 16, 1943 Diane worked for over 35 years as a bookkeeper. She loved nature and gardening, but mostly, she loved when she was surrounded by her beloved family. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Sharp, and their children, Kimberly (Jason) Poirier, Matthew (Lisa) Sharp, and Patrick Sharp. Diane also leaves behind her grandchildren, Alex Poirier, Robert Sharp, Sarah Costa, and great grandchild Matthew Alexander Sharp. Her parents, Raymond and Dollie Johnson, precede her in passing. Diane will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

SERVICES:

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.

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Patricia Schamber

April 29, 1934 - October 3, 2020

Patricia Joreen Schamber passed peacefully on Saturday October 3rd from natural causes.  Patricia was born to Carl and Kathryn Land on April 29th 1934 in Winchester Illinois.  After her father, David Carl Land passed in 1942 in St Lucia, her mother Kathryn remarried to William D Palmer who very quickly became dad to her.  The family moved shortly after to Southern California where they lived many years.  Patricia married Richard P Schamber in 1953 and they moved to the Lodi Area shortly after.  Patricia and Richard divorced in 1974 and she remained unmarried until her death. 

Patricia had many jobs prior to working at M & R Packing Company where she was secretary to Don and Rocky Reynolds for nearly 47 years, she retired at 76 years of age.  She loved the produce business and she loved the Reynold’s Families.  She knew how truly blessed she was to have a second family in them. 

Patricia loved to travel but her medical problems in the past 10 years had prevented any long trips.  She was fortunate to have traveled all over the United States, Europe and Mexico. 

Patricia is survived by two children, Otto Schamber (Sharon), Eileen Schamber, Sister Ida Van Pelt, Brothers William Palmer and Chad Palmer, sister in law Evelyn Land, Grandchildren Chris Schamber (Laurel), Shannon Ferrill (Adrianna), Katey Ferrill Nevis (Tory), Jennifer Adams, six Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by her youngest son Jimmy Schamber, brother Robert Land, parents Carl Land, Kathryn Palmer, William Palmer, and grandson Matthew Schamber.

SERVICE

A graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 16th at 2:00 pm at Cascade Garden .  Due to Covid restrictions please wear a mask and social distance if possible, there will be no gathering after the service due to these restrictions. 

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Mario Pereira

April 27, 1946 - October 3, 2020

Mario Garcia Pereira was born April 27, 1946 in Faial, Azores, Portugal. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 3, 2020.

Mario was the loving husband of Maria, together they shared 48 years of marriage and raised two daughters. He immigrated to the United States on December 20, 1975 and settled in California.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; their children, Christine Sousa and Elizabeth Fortuna; his grandchildren, Jamie and Mason Sousa, Kaitlyn and Kameron Fortuna; and one great grandchild, Ricky Garcia, Jr.

VISITATION

Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will follow at 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Takako Masui

June 20, 1935 - October 2, 2020

Takako June Masui of Lodi, California passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in California to Ryuichi and Masano Masui on June 20, 1935.

Ms. Masui was a lifelong resident of Lodi and attended local schools, graduating from Lodi High School. She worked for many years as an office manager at Plastaket Manufacturing Company, a job she enjoyed immensely.

She was a member of the Lodi Buddhist Church, and was very active in the church administration and activities.  She was a superb cook and an avid gardener with a particular penchant for growing beautiful orchids. June loved music and was an accomplished violinist in her youth. She had a particular appreciation of classical music and shared her passion for music with all.  She loved traveling in the US and internationally and was extremely social and treasured visiting with friends and family to host dinner parties, play card games and her laugh and sparkling personality will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Sachiko Ugawa, Ruth Alegata , Joyce Motoyama, Helen Kobashi and Tina Merrill.

The family thanks Brookdale Lodi and Vitas Hospice Care for their compassion and professionalism. Due to the pandemic, services will take place at a later date.

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Burton Flohr

March 26, 1937 - October 1, 2020

Burton Flohr went to heaven on Wednesday, October 1st. He was the son of Harvey and Grace Flohr, born in Harrington, Washington, he was 83 years old. Burton married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Brewer, and they were together in marital bliss for 63 years. He was employed by Johns-Manville for a number of years and then a truck driver for Calva Products for 23 years. He had a love of old cars, hunting, and enjoyed farming. He had a loving spirit and was loved by everyone.

Burton is survived by his loving children, Russel Flohr (Pam), Kim Garibaldi (Richard), Pam Folmar, and Laurene Flohr-Pike (Cliff); 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Flohr, Jessica Small, Melissa Garibaldi, Matthew Garibaldi, Kristi Robinson, and Grace Pike; 8 great-grandchildren; along with his beloved dog Pookie.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie Flohr; parents, Harvey and Grace Flohr; grandson, Rick Garibaldi; and granddaughter, Cheyenne Pike.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday October 9, 2020 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be at 10:00am on Saturday October 10, 2020 also at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Andrea Esquivel

January 18, 1986 - October 1, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 8:00pm and the Rosary at 6:00pm on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS

The mass will be at 10:00am on Thursday October 15, 2020 at Church of the Presentation located at 6715 Leesburg Pl in Stockton, CA.

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Jean Couvillion

January 3, 1944 - October 1, 2020

Jean Couvillion 1944 - 2020 Our brave mother, Jean Couvillion, passed away on October 1, 2020, after living courageously with Lymphoma. Jean was born in 1944 to Jeaneva and Frank Wood. She grew up loving horses and looking up to her big sister, Lynette Knife. Jean was a dedicated and loving mother to Karen Thornton and Mark Couvillion. Being a Grandmother to Brooke, Jack, Amelia, Samantha, and James, was her deepest joy! She adored and loved her daughter-in-law-Melissa Couvillion, her amazing and devoted cousin-Joy Panzer, and her partner in crime-Carrol Vicini. She has numerous friends and family that made her proud and provided lots of laughs. Jean enjoyed daily visits to the dog park with Rommie, her various wine clubs, ordering anything and everything from QVC, cooking for her family, and her evening boat rides. She led by example and we will miss her every day. "If I know what love is, it's because of you!" We love you mom!

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Martha Tillery

December 16, 1951 - September 30, 2020

Martha Paulette Tillery passed away on September 30, 2020, at the age of 68. She was born in Modesto, CA. She grew up in Patterson and moved to Lodi with her family in 1968. She attended Patterson and Lodi High Schools. She worked for Longs Drug Store for 10 years, Premier Credit Union and retired from Lodi Unified School District as an Accounting Clerk after 10 years. Her passion was water skiing and camping with her family in her younger years. She was a past Madam President of the Lodi Eagles Auxiliary #848. Paula always loved to have a good time and never wanted to miss out. She loved being with her family and was the biggest cheerleader for her grandkids. Her family was her world and will be greatly missed by her daughters and son-in-laws, Jonell and Tal Steckman, Jeanine and Mike Turner and son Matthew Morrison. Grammie to Matthew, Courtney (Elijah), Kirsten, Lauren, Addison, Holland and Payslee and great granddaughter, Kaila. Along with her sister, Glenda Tillery and numerous nieces and nephews. She is proceed in death by her parents, James and Martha Tillery and sister, Sharon Tillery.

An outdoor service will be held at Faith Community Church 18621 N. Hwy 99, Acampo, CA on October 24, 2020 at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will follow outdoors at the Steckman residence in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Heart Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 742030, Los Angeles, CA 90074.

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