Donald Keller

November 01, 1932 - January 13, 2021

Donald Jim Keller, 88, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at his home in Lodi, CA.

He was born on November 1st, 1932 in Nebraska to Henry & Lizzy Keller. He was raised & schooled in Galt, CA. Don served in the Air Force after high school as an airplane mechanic. Don moved to Stockton in the late 1950's becoming a member of the Longshoremen Labor Union (ILWU), contracted with Pacific Maritime Association. Also a local business owner, D.J. Keller Trucking in Lodi, CA for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Randy, Eddie and Linda; sisters, Lorraine Steelman, Gladys Campbell and Joanne Steelman; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

VISITATION
Viewing services will be held at Cherokee Memorial, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA on Friday January 22, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Keller family.

Douglas Manser

October 19, 1933 - January 11, 2021

Douglas L. Manser, 87, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born on October 19, 1933. His parents were Anton J. and Gertrud Manser. Douglas graduated from West Point High School and later married his high school sweetheart, MaryAnn. They moved to California in 1958, settling in Gilroy.

Douglas was always involved in Retail Sales – worked at and managed a Grocery Market for years – then opened Sunnyside Produce Mini Mart and gas. After retiring he worked as a Resident Manager at Central Storage. Douglas enjoyed working with people and traveling. He toured parts of Europe, took cruises to Mexico and even enjoyed quick day trips going to the casino and the Delta. He had always wanted to travel to Alaska, but never made it. He was a member of Gilroy Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gilroy Lions Club, and a Friend of Bill W. for over 30 years.

Douglas is survived by his wife, MaryAnn Manser; children, Michael (Kimberly) Manser, Sheila (Scott) Lundgren; grandchildren, Lisa (Tim) Aguirre, Dominic Manser, Kelsey Lundgren, Kolby Lundgren, Alexandra Manser, and Matthew Lundgren; great grandchildren, Weston Aguirre and Ryder Aguirre; as well as, Larry Meyer.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Anton J. Manser and Gertrud Manser.

Graveside Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park January 21 at 1:30 pm. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, or any other charity you may prefer.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Manser family.

Wilbert Henneberg

April 01, 1921 - January 11, 2021

Wilbert Henneberg, aged 99 died peacefully at home on January 11th, 2021 in Lodi, CA surrounded by family. Wilbert was born April 1, 1921 in Kulm, North Dakota to Gottfried Henneberg and Lydia Hildebrand, as the sixth of seven children. He was drafted in 1942 and served as an X-ray technician in the U.S. Army in England during World War Two. When he returned in 1946, he moved to Lodi where he met the love of his life, Ruby Krueger, whom he was married to for 73 years. He had a successful career in steel manufacturing, retiring as President of Lodi Metal Tech.

He and Ruby were lifetime members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Wilbert served in many leadership roles at the Fairmont SDA Church. It was through the Maranatha Volunteer International ministry that Wilbert and Ruby visited 20 countries building churches and schools. Their love of adventure brought them to 63 countries in their lifetime.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; his children, Miletus McKee and Gene Henneberg (Susan); and his three grandchildren, Corinne, Linda and Elizabeth.

A memorial will be planned for a later date. The family would like to express gratitude to Hospice of San Joaquin for their support and care. Memorial donations for Wilbert can be sent to Hospice of San Joaquin and/or Maranatha Volunteers International.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Henneberg family.

Sedonia Butler

December 29, 1944 - January 11, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Butler family.

Ruby Altnow


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Ruby Elaine Altnow passed away peacefully at home after her 7 year battle with cancer on January 10, 2021 in Lodi, CA. She was born on September 27, 1932 in Lodi to Emma Bohnet Littke and Vernon Littke. 

Ruby attended local schools graduating from Lodi High in 1950. She began working at Lodi Truck Service/Tiger Lines where her future husband, John Edward Altnow was also employed. They were married on May 25, 1951 and welcomed their only daughter, Renee in 1958. 

Ruby worked at Lodi Truck Service until 1958. From 1966 to 1977 she was the very competent secretary at First Baptist Church. Following this, she worked in accounting at Goehring Meat Company which included becoming office manager until 1991. Then she helped set up the computer accounting system at Westside Assembly and worked there part time until her retirement in 2001. 

Ruby was an involved and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their many school concerts and sports activities. She was very creative and had multiple hobbies over the years including painting landscapes, tole painting, cross stitching, collecting Precious Moments and Beanie Babies, candle making and decorating. 

She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church and served in many different areas. She worked with children, sang in the choir and ensembles, participated in Women’s Ministries, coordinated weddings, and attended regularly until she needed to care for John at home. Most recently she enjoyed watching the online services every Sunday. 

She is survived by her loving daughter Renee Somers-Beerden and son-in-law William Beerden of Orangevale, CA, grandson Shawn Somers and his wife Sarah, great grandchildren Gabriel and Hannah of Citrus Heights, CA, granddaughter Corinne Brodnicki and her husband Clarke, great grandson Levi of Roseville, Ca, sister Violet Fischer of Lodi, and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 on the Welcome Terrace of First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Ave. Lodi.  

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 267 N. Mills Ave. Lodi, CA 95242. Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/guestbook.

Tony Andress

December 30, 1937 - January 9, 2021

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Tony D. Andress was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 9, 2021.

Tony was born on December 30, 1937 to Marvin and Polly Andress. The family settled in Breckenridge, Texas where Tony excelled in football and baseball at Breckenridge High School.  In 1961, he graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.  

Tony went to work for Celanese Corporation and McWood Corporation before forming LaJet Inc, in 1968, with Hal and Jack McGlothlin.  As president and CEO of LaJet, he designed and built a leading edge petroleum refinery that was among the best in the world.  In 1980, Tony realized a dream as a founder of Fairway Oaks Golf and Racquet Club in Abilene, TX.  He was also highly involved in philanthropy, including the creation and continued success of the LaJet Golf Classic, a PGA Tour event held at Fairway Oaks throughout the 1980s.  Tony’s deep Christian faith led him to establish The Andress Foundation, which sustained decades of charitable contributions to various churches, ministries, and outreach programs.

In 1998, Tony relocated to Houston where he enjoyed semi retirement.  Following a major stroke in 2007, he moved to Lodi, California where he benefited from the close company of his caring Alegre relatives.  Tony’s lifelong strength, fighting spirit, and unwavering faith in God carried him through those years with absolute grace and dignity.  

Legend has it that Tony never once missed a chance to crack a joke, take the stage, share a laugh, strum a guitar, swing a golf club, play a hand of dominoes, or help out a friend.  He will forever be remembered as a brilliant and loving father and friend with a larger than life personality. His kindness and generosity genuinely blessed all who knew him.  He leaves behind a trail of joyful memories in Breckenridge, Abilene, Horseshoe Bay, Aspen, Point Venture, Houston, Louisiana, and Lodi, California where he truly always was the life of the party.

Tony was preceded in death by his loving parents.  He is survived by his brother, Thurmon Andress and his wife, Lilly, of Houston;  his son, Tony (Andy) Andress Jr and his wife, Kara, of Houston; his daughter Kellie Andress Alegre and her husband, Tony, of Lodi, Ca;  his daughter Ashley Andress Timmons and her husband, JC, of Austin; as well as 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

 SERVICES:

A memorial celebration of Tony’s life will be held in Abilene on May 18th with interment at Breckenridge Cemetery.  The family invites Tony’s friends to honor him with love, laughter, and great memories. (Location and time to be announced)

 

Susan Crosby

September 25 1948 - January 09, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Crosby, 72, died peacefully in her home from natural causes on January 9, 2021.

Susan was born to Arnold and Elizabeth (Tibby) Bova on September 25, 1948 in Huntington Park, California. As the only sister to three wonderful and always-protective brothers, she loved to tell stories of their childhood in Canada and California. In Hermosa Beach, she found she had she embraced the role of California beach girl, which began a lifelong love with the water. During her time at the local pool as a synchronized swimmer, she met a handsome lifeguard with a convertible. Her short swimmer's haircut was perfect for Kenneth Earle Crosby because she didn't mind driving around Southern California with the top down. The lifeguard and the mermaid married August 19, 1967.

After some time in Alameda, California, where their first son, David, was born, they moved to Lodi, California, and had their second son, Kevin. She enjoyed her time as a school room mother, a secretary and costumer for the Lodi Community Theater, and travelling to Maine for summers on the lake and to Mexico for family fun in the ocean.

With her sons in school, Susan returned to college, earned her B.A. in English, and began a career as a writer, a lifelong goal. She became a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 40 contemporary romance and women's fiction novels.

After retirement, she became active in the senior citizen community by writing senior-focused articles for the Lodi News Sentinel and sitting on the Lodi Senior Citizen Commission. She was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church and provided counseling for those in need. She also helped new writers find their voice through groups and workshops at the Lodi Public Library. When she wasn't helping others, she spoiled her family, especially her grandkids.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; her parents; her brother, Tom Bova; and her parents-in-law, Ruth and Harold Barber. She is survived by her two sons; her brothers, Steve and Jerry Bova; her daughter-in-law, Leslie Crosby; her son-in-law-to-be, Mike Snow; and the best grandkids a Tutu could ever have, Austin, Molly, Nikko, Nyah, and Nellie.

One of her favorite sentences: And they lived happily ever after. She believed in the hope these words promised as they contained faith in the future and ever-after love. She had a gift for reaching out and healing hearts. She understood grief and picking yourself back up. She forged new paths and guided others to find theirs. She loved unconditionally and completely. Although her story has ended, a story others will continue to share and embrace, she truly did live happily ever after.

No services are currently planned. A celebration of life will be organized for Spring/Summer 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Hospice of San Joaquin County or Lodi House.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Crosby family.

Eulalia Cervantes

November 06, 1930 - January 08, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday January 22, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cervantes family.

Elmo Alexander

May 03, 1918 - January 08, 2021

Elmo W. "Alex" Alexander, a long-time resident of Lodi, died at the age of 102 on January 7, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living in Lodi. He was born in rural Kansas in 1918, the seventh child of nine children born to George and Lena Mae Alexander. His family struggled to survive as tenant farmers during the Great Depression, and learned the value of hard work, resourcefulness, and gratitude. Alex lost his mother before he turned four, and his father at the age of 18. He worked his way through college where he earned his pilot's license and a teaching degree in Industrial Arts. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. A year later, the U.S. entered into World War II. After completing two years of intensive training, Alex commanded a B-29 bomber that was stationed in Saipan, flying eleven long distant missions over Japan. After the war, Alex and his wife, Jeane Johnson, whom he married in 1942, settled down in Stockton, where they raised four daughters. For thirty years, he taught industrial arts and drivers training at A.A. Stagg High School and Franklin High School. In his spare time Alex used his wide range of skills to construct 3 houses, 2 sports cars, cabinetry, stringed instruments and numerous other projects. Upon retirement he began a new career repairing watches and clocks. Then he met and married his second wife Edith Rugolo Wilburn in 1972. Together they combined their musical talents to entertain many senior citizens in convalescent homes and assisted living facilities in the Lodi area. They also enjoyed golfing and dancing. After Edie passed away in 2007, Alex continued to compose songs, play guitar and sing for his fellow residents at Brookdale.
Elmo Alexander leaves behind four loving daughters: Deborah (Doug) Moore, Denise (Frank) Cantrell, Deidre (James) Dilg, and Dawn (Frank) Ortiz; stepdaughter, Marlowe (Dennis) Fischer; stepson, Roy (Cathy) Wilburn, Jr.; grandchildren: Erica (Daniel) Kenney, John (Amy) Maynard, Jared (Susanna) Dilg, James (Elizabeth) Dilg, Jonathan Dilg, Joseph (Jana) Dilg, Jordan Dilg, Julia (Aaron) Mossgrove, Natalie (Brent) Cole, Angela Ortiz, Jerrod (Christina) Fischer, Karla (Colin) O'Connell, and Roy "Harry" Wilburn III; and 19 great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his wife, Edie; his brothers, Harold, Harry, Kenneth, Otto, and Albert; his sisters, Flossie, Velma, and Helen. He dearly loved all of the above named and their children! Alex's family has been blessed to have had such a wonderful, kind, and compassionate brother, father, stepfather, and grandfather for over 100 years! We will miss his beautiful voice, his silly jokes, his wealth of family history, his funny stories, and his tender heart.

Funeral arrangements are pending. A military graveside service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. A celebration of life is planned for the spring.

Alex's family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to all those who comforted and cared for him in his final months during the current pandemic, particularly the staff at Brookdale Senior Living, and the wonderful caregivers from Vitas Healthcare.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Alexander family.

David Slaughter

December 16, 1952 - January 8, 2021

David Michael Slaughter, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021.  He was born December 16, 1952 to Thomas and Barbara Slaughter.  He served in the United States Army for 7 years before being honorably discharged.  While in the service, he met his wife Aldona (Dodie) Slaughter.  They were married July 22, 1979 in Colorado.  His first daughter, Joyce, was born in California in 1982.  After moving to Tampa, Florida; David worked for the United States Postal Service.  While living in Florida, David loved deep sea fish and coaching tee-ball for his daughter’s team.  His second daughter, Sara, was born in 1989.  Shortly after, the family moved to California where he did some odds and ends jobs until retiring as a Disabled Veteran.  In his free time, David loved playing video Keno, watching his favorite shows, and eating his favorite foods/snacks.  David truly loved music, Jimmy Hendrix, was one of his all  time favorites.  He was a true hippie at heart that loved telling about his early years of adventures. His unique humor will be truly missed. David was a loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated papa.

David is survived by his wife Dodie, daughters: Joyce and Sara, son in laws: Sammy and Ricky, brother Gary Slaughter, and his grandchildren:  Thomas, Isaiah, Aniyah, Natalia, and Aaliyah. 

SERVICES:

Family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life on January 22, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi.

The family thanks everyone for their prayers.

Bonnie Geurin

February 8, 1935 - January 7, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

 SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Geurin family.

Elisie Liskewicz

Elsie was born and spent her 96 years in Stockton, CA.  She was a descendant of pioneer families (Grupe/Holman) and joined The Ladies Auxiliary to California Pioneers in her 80’s.  When told of Elsie’s passing, family remembered that Elsie died on the very date of her mother’s birth, January 7th.

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Both Elsie and her mother were founding members of The Unity Church in Stockton for more than 90 years serving as a Sunday School teacher, leader for Bible Study, and member of the Board of Directors.  She attended church every Sunday with her husband Arthur Liskewicz, Sr. until his passing in 1997.  In 1996, Elsie and Art renewed their vows on their 50th Anniversary at a Sunday Service.  She continued to be an active participant with the help of other church members who provided transportation into her nineties.  Although Elsie was not the church soloist, her voice could be heard praising God above all others at services.

She met the love of her life, Arthur, in 1944 when he was on leave from his PT Boat undergoing service at the Stockton Shipyards.  He would frequent Mrs. Holman’s restaurant where he first met his future wife Elsie.  They married in New York in 1946 where Elsie could meet Art’s family and honeymoon.  They returned to Stockton and briefly lived in Sacramento where Art attended Watchmaker School. He became a jeweler and watchmaker.  He owned Art Jewelers on Yosemite Street located on the same block as the famous restaurant where he met his wife.

She was a great homemaker, cook, and supporter of her husband.  When they moved to Summer Place in their new home, she was very active in the homeowner’s association.  Together with Art, they spent years as members of Port Stockton Boaters water skiing and especially social events.  Art and Elsie’s stew was always a hit for annual July 4th celebrations on the island in the Delta.

Elsie loved being part of family celebrations over the years including her 80th, 90th and 95th parties.  Cruising Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, and rafting down rapids in Whistler, British Columbia were memorable moments. 

In Early 2019, she unfortunately fell at home suffering a fractured hip.  She moved to Livermore for rehab and to be closer to family.  She remained at Avondale Villa until her passing on January 7, 2021.

 

Elsie was dedicated to her family, friends, and church.  She will be missed.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: 

Unity Church of Stockton www.unityofstockton.org

Or

Eden United Church of Christ—Comida Para Cherryland

21455 Birch St. Hayward, CA. 94541

https://edenucc.churchcenter.com/giving Elsie Liskewicz Memorial Fund

Haruko Okazaki Onishi

May 19, 1937 - January 7, 2021

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Haruko (Haru) was born in Lodi to Teruichi and Teruko Iwamiya on May 19, 1937 and passed peacefully on January 7th.  She was the 6th of 7 children and after returning from wartime internment in Rohwer Ark, she continued attending local schools, enjoying a simple yet happy childhood in the Lodi area and graduated from Lodi High School. 

In 1958, Haru married Henry Okazaki.  She tirelessly devoted herself to supporting family, friends and church, ever eager to volunteer or drive the carpool.  Whenever asked, she would modestly call herself a housewife, but this failed to describe the care she gave to the family businesses, the never-ending activities of her children and the lifelong care of her mother-in-law Yoshi.  Scrapbooking and crafts were favorite leisure activities, but if she didn’t understand something, she dove in and learned it.  While Mom was terribly prone to seasickness, she didn’t like seeing Dad having to fish alone, so she often gathered up Angel and learned to fish.  Trout and Stripers were her specialty, and more than once she ended the year with family honors for the biggest fish.  Watching Corey play football terrified her until she learned that not all of the players were out just to maim him.  As she gained an understanding of the more subtle nuances, she became an avid fan, not only of Corey and Kelly’s sporting endeavors, but also of the 49ers and Kings.

Through Dad’s illness and passing in 1986, Mom summoned a strength and determination previously unseen.  She took on stewardship of the family businesses, continued leadership positions in the Buddhist Women’s Association, continued to care for her mother in law, loved her dog Angel and made sure that she never missed a minute of Emily, Erica, or Colton’s activities.

In 1996 Haruko married Sus (Bob) Onishi and together the two of them enjoyed retirement, traveling the US and the World.  Family vacations to Kauai with Kelly and Corey’s families were favorites, but they also enjoyed many trips with friends from Asia to Alaska and many points across the country.

Beneath Mom’s calm exterior beat the heart of a competitor, and she loved to win.  Card games, checkers, sports of any kind, you name it and she was in.  For more than 50 years, Haruko was a respected bowler who competed in local leagues, as well as city, state and national tournaments.  She won numerous Stockton City Tournament Titles, Nisei Bowling Association Tournament Events and recorded podium finishes in JANBA and USBC tournaments.  Because she always put family first, Haruko likely never fully developed her game but she loved to bowl against the best, men or women, it didn’t matter.  Rolling a perfect 300 game at the age of 66 and years ago defeating Hall of Fame Bowler Betty Morris in a local exhibition were definitely part of her personal highlight reel.

One can only imagine the pride of immigrant parents in seeing all of their children enjoy successes in their lives that were beyond their wildest imagination.  While portions of her life were marred by wartime injustice, the hardships that came with rural life on a working ranch, and heartbreak from the loss of loved ones, with great dignity and grace she lived a life that embodied the American Dream.  In the end while Alzheimer’s may have ravaged her recent memory, she never lost her love of family, friends and warm sense of humor. 

Haruko was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Henry Okazaki, son in-law Christopher Yamane, brother Shig Iwamiya, sister Wendy Nagao (Hank), her late husband Sus Onishi, mother-in law Yoshi Okazaki, her late Sister-in-laws and spouses Miyo Matsuno (Jim), Helen Nishizaki (Eugene), Jane Watanabe (Kazuto) and Yuri Iwasa (Sus),.  She is survived by her daughter Kelly Yamane, son Corey Okazaki (Lisa), grandchildren Emily, Erica and Colton, sister Cindy Nishimoto (late husband Julius), brothers George (Christine), Tom (Gracie), Dickie (late wife Nadine), sister-in-laws Naomi Iwamiya, Grace Watanabe (Sach) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the heroes who gave tireless and compassionate care to Mom at Lodi Memorial and Brookdale Assisted Living during these trying times.  In lieu of Koden or flowers, the family would like you to consider a memorial donation in Haruko’s name to the Buddhist Church of Lodi or The Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Maria Legaspi

January 21, 1967 - January 06, 2021.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday January 17, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Monday January 18, 2021 at at Cathedral of Annunciation.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Legaspi family.

Frank Toloy

June 04, 1932 - January 05, 2021

Frank Toloy unexpectedly passed away on January 5, 2021. He was born June 4, 1932 in Knippa, TX to Maria Ortiz and Robert Toloy. He graduated from Calipatria High School, and attended San Joaquin Delta College on the GI Bill. He married Lupe Toloy on May 13, 1956 and lived in Lodi for many years at the Soltice Senior Living Residence. Frank’s beloved Lupe passed away August 6, 2012.

He worked for several years for the City of Stockton and retired 1991 at 58 yrs. old after 31 years as a Civil Servant employee Maintenance Engineer at the City Corporation Yard. Frank enjoyed playing poker, boxing, bingo, dancing, an avid gardener, coached softball, small motor mechanics, garage sale hunting with Lupe, and entertaining friends with conversations of history. Many knew him as “Frankie” a lively dancer to Cajun Zydeco music. He loved attending his son in law’s karate events and became an active part of Tibon’s Goju Ryu Fighting Arts as everybody’s Grandpare. He cheered and supported all our students competing all over the country and watched their training over the years and became immensely proud of their many accomplishments. He wore the Tibon’s Goju Ryu Karate t-shirts and hat with pride and always promoted the dojo. He became friends with many of the different martial arts master’s and on April 24, 2015 was even given a Special Honorary Masters Hall of Fame medal at the Masters Hall of Fame awards banquet at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Ca. several years ago. He was so proud of that medal. Frank served in the Military and received Nat’l Defense Service Medal in the Army Airforce at Edwards Airforce Base home of the Air Force Flight Test Center, and the Air Force Materiel Command Center of excellence for conducting and supporting research and development of flight, as well as testing and evaluation of aerospace systems for concept to combat. He was enormously proud of being a Veteran, he transitioned to the Army Reserves for a total of 8 years military service.

Frank is survived by daughters Rosanna (David) Lemos, Yvonne (Gene) Tibon, Jeanette (Terry)Fernandez, and Anna Marie (Martin) Fregoso. His grandchildren Gino (Nicole) Tibon, Adam (Danielle) Tibon, Yolanda and Corinna Garduno (Antwaine), Jennifer Lemos, Frances (Pat) Boco, Terra and Sarah Fernandez, and Matt and Mikayla Fregoso; as well as 22 great-grandchildren, and 6 great- great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend an outdoor grave site service due to Covid 19, we ask for social distancing and facemasks at Cherokee Memorial Park on January 21, 2021 at 2:00pm, located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA. There will not be a before or after gathering. Due to Frank was afflicted with Covid 19 we want to keep everybody safe.

Thank you for your kindness, friendship, and support

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Toloy family.

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