Julie Evans Virillio

October 04, 1962 - December 31, 2020

Julie passed into eternity Dec. 31, 2020 and will be missed by her friends and family.

Julie was born Oct. 4, 1962 in Lodi CA to William and Judith Evans. She attended local schools in the Lodi and Stockton area, completing the police academy at Delta College and later did undergraduate classes at UOP.

Julie is survived by her son, Anthony (Amanda) Virgilio; daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Santos; son, Nicholas Sanserino; grandchildren, Ryder and Riley Santos and Avery and Abigail Virgilio; her dad, William "Jerry" Evans; step mother, Colleen Evans; brothers, Leslie Evans, Gregory (Stephanie) Evans of Lodi and Jason (Danielle) Evans of Rifle, CO; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Julie was preceded in death by her mother, Judith; and grandson, Rhett Santos.

Julie was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved animals from a very young age and was active in pet rescue and placement. She worked for the city of Lodi as a code enforcer as well as for the San Joaquin County welfare department where she retired due to multiple health issues. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

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Keo Mork

February 02, 1972 - December 31, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 1:00pm on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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James Freeman

April 16, 1933 - December 31, 2020

On Thurs., December 31, 2020 James Leo Freeman loving husband and father of six children, passed away peacefully in his sleep of congestive heart failure at the age of 87.

Jim was born on April 16, 1933 in Pelsor, Arkansas to Henry Freeman and Ella Mae (Horner) Freeman. On March 23, 1952, he married Martha Ann Hacker. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage raising 3 sons, James Timothy, Matthew, and Henry, and 3 daughters, Cynthia, April, and Tamara. He was the sales manager at Mainland Nursery for 24 years before opening his own plant shop called 'The Green Scene' in Downtown Stockton. After owning the plant shop, he went on to work at Baumbach's Nursery for 7 years before retiring.

Jim had a green thumb and always found joy working in the nursery industry and tending to his plants. He often made plant arrangements for any and every occasion, and his designs were appreciated by all who received them. He also enjoyed collecting coins and was often surprising the family with his new coin purchases and reminding us that "if you ever find yourself a dime from 1964 or earlier you can be sure it's made out of real silver." Jim was always the first to crack a quick-witted joke that made everyone around him laugh. He made good times better, but above all Jim loved the Lord and his family- both of which were his anchor throughout his life.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Henry; his mother, Ella Mae; his brothers, Leroy and Huedel; and his baby daughter, Cynthia. He is survived by his wife, Martha; his five children, James Timothy (Tillie), Matthew, April (Ron), Tamara, and Henry (Laurie); his sister, Georgianna Moss; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11th, 2021 at the Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in his memory to American River Hospice Services.

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Lucila Romano

October 31, 1930 - December 30, 2020

Lucila Quijalvo Romano passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Stockton.

A native to Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was born to Francisco and Palagia Quijalvo on October 31, 1930. She was born third of 9 children. She studied at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. After college she pursued a career as a teacher. On April 2, 1959 she married her late husband Filemon Pacrem Romano Sr. She was a military wife who raised her four children in Hawaii and California. During her retirement years, she owned a daycare for small children. She was an avid gardener, devout Catholic, loved to travel, and was a generous benefactor of her church in the Philippines. She was also an active member of the Filipino United States Armed Forces Retirees Association, honored for her continued loyalty, dedication and contribution. She is survived by her loving children: Anthony Romano Sr., Bryant Romano, Cynthia and Marty Medina and Filemon Jr. and Michelle Romano, thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

VISITATION
Visitation will be Monday, January 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240. Committal will be at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.

SERVICE
A Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 am at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi ,CA.

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Ray Heathington

October 17, 1933 - December 30, 2020

Ray Heathington passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by; his parents, Lawrence Heathington and Grace Roby, his loving wife of fifty four years, JoAnn Heathington and son Tony Heathington. Ray is survived by his daughter Shelly Smoak and his four grandchildren, Toni Berning, Saul Smoak, Sunshine Smoak and Christopher Heathington, and 8 great grandchildren.

Ray was born in Mesa, Az. After High School he enlisted in the United States Marine Core from 1951-1954. After his time in the service he married the love of his life , JoAnn Martin and they had two children, Tony and Shelly. Ray was a member of the Cement Masons Local 400 for 55 years. He enjoyed flat tracking, fishing and assembling model airplanes.

There was nothing Ray loved more than his family and most of all his unconditional loyalty and love to his wife JoAnn who he honored until his last day.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Graveside service will be held Monday January 11, 2021 at 10 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Anna Maria Pizzi

May 15, 1944 - December 30, 2020

Anna Maria Pizzi passed peacefully on December 20, 2020 at the Kaiser Medical Center in Sacramento, California. A private memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Anna was born on May 15, 1944 in Montona, Italy, to Frank and Ines Paoletti. She followed other members of her family to the United States in 1969. She maintained a close relationship with her family in Italy and in the United States throughout her life. Many of Anna’s most treasured times were visits to Italy and her family’s visit here in the United States. Anna was a beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Anna was proceeded by her husband of 37 years, Enrico “Butch” Pizzi in August of 2020. She is survived by her sisters Aurora and Alda Paoletti, her brothers Joseph and Paul Paoletti, her sons Alex and Danny Aiello, her daughter Tessa Riviere, and her grandchildren Michael Aiello and Samantha and Gabrielle Riviere.

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Lucila Romano

October 31, 1930 - December 30, 2020

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Lucila Quijalvo Romano passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Stockton. A native to Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was born to Francisco and Palagia Quijalvo on October 31, 1930. She was born third of 9 children. She studied at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. After college she pursued a career as a teacher. On April 2, 1959 she married her late husband Filemon Pacrem Romano Sr. She was a military wife who raised her four children in Hawaii and California. During her retirement years, she owned a daycare for small children. She was an avid gardener, devout Catholic, loved to travel, and was a generous benefactor of her church in the Philippines. She was also an active member of the Filipino United States Armed Forces Retirees Association, honored for her continued loyalty, dedication and contribution. She is survived by her loving children: Anthony Romano Sr., Bryant Romano, Cynthia and Marty Medina and Filemon Jr. and Michelle Romano, thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

SERVICES:
A Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:00 am at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi,CA.

Visitation will be Monday, January 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. CA. Committal will be at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.

Deborah Silva

September 04, 1955 - December 29, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday November 19, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at 1:30pm on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Jo Steele

May 24, 1943 - December 28, 2020

Jo Ann Steele (Morgan) 77, of Acampo, Ca, passed away on Monday December 28th 2020. She was at her beloved home, fondly known as The Steele Ranch, surrounded by her children & grandchildren, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jo was born on May 24, 1943 to Betty (Dickie) and Ural Stanford Morgan in Palo Alto, Ca. Jo attended Watsonville High School She eventually settled in San Jose and later Mountain View Ca. Jo worked in the electronics field for over 40 years in the Silicon Valley until her retirement.

On Sept. 7, 1991, Jo was married to Carroll Steele. They lived in San Jose until 2000, when they retired and bought a small ranch in Acampo. Jo and Carroll spent their retirement years busy, working on their home & property, They also enjoyed travelling with Carroll's softball team and wives all around the country as well as visiting family in Minnesota and Arizona. Jo enjoyed hosting dinners, BBQ's special events etc. for all the family and friends at The Steele Ranch. She always welcomed everyone for Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July or whatever occasion was happening. She made sure that there was an extra seat or more, for whoever needed to be added to the table. Everyone was always welcome. Her guest were always wowed by their own set of salt & pepper shakers, personal butter dish and a cloth napkin folded to match the occasion, always with good food! Surrounded by family was her happy place. She always said I don't know how I ever had time to work.

Jo made many long time friends; many of which were in a line dance group together. They enjoyed travelling to line dance conventions around the country and performing at local events.

Jo was a well known Macgyver by all who knew her, she could fix just about anything! she was an avid crafter and enjoyed organizing events with all her friends for crafting, lunches & wine tasting. She will be missed.

Jo is survived by her children: Sabrina (David) Kampfe , Wendal (Dayle) Hesterly ; grandchildren: Tyrone (Stephanie) Kampfe - Milner, Coleton Kampfe, Sharylen Hesterly, Casey Kampfe, great grandchild; Clayton Milner, siblings; Frank Dickie, Donna Borup, Dan Dickie, Kerry Dickie; Step children: Scott (Diane) Steele, Kent (Chary) Steele; Terry (JoAnn) Steele; step grandchildren: Sharon (Greg)Fenton, Ryan Steele, Alysha Keller (Justin), Sara, Andrew & Jonathan Steele, Shaun & Kelsea Steele; step grandchildren Amanda & Kelly; step great grandchild Matthew Keller, sister in-law Myrna (Harold) Paulson of Georgetown, TX; brother in-law Richard (Beverley) Steele of Alden, MN, cousin Larry Coffman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Steele.

Carpe diem

seize the day


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Betty Hunt

June 20, 1930 - December 27, 2020

Betty Lou Hunt, 90 years old, entered her heavenly home on December 27th, 2020 at her home in Stockton, California. Betty was born on June 20th, 1930 to Martha Pitts and James Homer in Little Rock Arkansas. Betty joins her beloved husband Rodger Hunt, mother, father, and sister Jody Herbert in her heavenly resting place and leaves behind her two sisters, Mary Huff and Billie McElyea, four children, Leroy, Elizabeth, Sandra, and Darlene, and nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren who were the light of her life.

She was often found sharing her love of Jesus with her family spending time singing old hymns to them and teaching bible verses to the great-grandchildren as they visited.

Betty worked for 15 years at Bank of America and then spent the last 30 years of her formal working life as a CNA at Golden Living Center-Chateau in Stockton. After retirement, she dedicated her time to helping with her grandchildren and all their extracurricular activities often found as their biggest fan in the stands.


SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, in the Garden of Angles, located off of Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at 149 W Essex Street, Stockton, CA.

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Paula Scott

February 15, 1938 - December 26, 2020

Paula Scott - Mom and Grandma - passed away peacefully on December 26th at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, California at the age of 82.

She was born February 15th, 1938, in Evanston, Illinois. Paula, daughter of the late Edna and Paul Holmes, has lived in California since 1966, when she moved with her first husband, Nathan Moody, who served in the US Navy.

Paula worked 20 dedicated years at Stockton Developmental Center, retiring in 1996.

Paula was preceded in death by her mother, Edna; her father, Paul; and her sister, Jeanne. Paula is survived by her husband of 43 years, Darrell Scott, a US Army veteran who served in Germany; her son, Kevin; daughter, Bonnie; stepson, Raymond; stepdaughter, Lisa; grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Lori, Teri, and Antoniette; several great grandchildren; sister, Donna; and brother, Lowell (Butch). She also leaves many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was a member of Faith Community Church in Lodi, California, where she loved to volunteer at vacation bible school, and attended weekly fellowship and bible study groups.

As Paula wished, her ashes will be scattered in the Cascade Scattering Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services.

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LaVone Woehl

August 9, 1933 - December 26, 2020

LaVone Woehl, of Lodi passed away on December 26th, 2020 at the age of 87. Mrs. Woehl was born on August 9th, 1933 on the home farm in Lamoure County, North Dakota to Herman and Fanny Johnson. LaVone was a country school teacher prior to marrying Darwin Woehl and moving to South Dakota. In 1966 after their three children were born they moved to Lodi, California. Having held multiple jobs, LaVone found the most joy in transporting children with special needs for the Turnbull bus company. LaVone’s passion was raising her children. She loved camping. crocheting, and singing gospel songs with her friends and family. LaVone is survived by her daughter Evonne Schlenker (Richard) and son Larry Woehl (Sierra); grandchildren, Tamara Inskeep (Travis), Stephen Schlenker (Tracey), Crystal Calkins (Justin), Christopher Woehl, Adam Woehl, Brittni Valliere (Brady), and Corttni Woehl; ans seven great-grandchildren, Dillion, Megyn, Elise, Karsen, Colton, Aria, and Tyler; siblings Ardella Grenz (Roger), Leo Johnson(Barbara), and Harry Johnson(Dianna). She was preceded in death by her husband Darwin Woehl and her son Michael Woehl.

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