Amy Dimas-Caughell

July 4, 1917 - January 18, 2021

Amy was born July 4, 1971 in French Camp, California and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, California.

Amy is survived by her husband Phil K. Caughell, Sr.; her son Ryan H. Dimas-Flores (8); parents Celestino “Rick” and Rosemarie Dimas; brother Angelo Dimas (Carolyn) of Modesto, sister-in-law Charlene Cortez (Mauriso) and father-in-law Robert (Bob) Caughell of Tracy; stepson Phillip K. Caughell, Jr.  Amy is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, god children and numerous friends. 

Amy joined our family with a bang on the 4th of July.  She truly enjoyed each birthday celebration with parade participation, picnic, baseball game and fireworks. She loved to sing and dance as she drove down the road entertaining Ryan.  Amy was raised and instilled with a strong work ethics.  She began her work career at an early age of 16, earning for her own expenses working first as a babysitter, department store clerk and cashier.

While all the time achieving high academic marks in school.  She attended King Elementary, St. Gertrude’s and San Joaquin Middle School, Edison High School class of 1989.  That senior year she was awarded MVP on girls’ softball team. She graduated San Joaquin Delta class of 1991 AA degree.  California State University Stanislaus class of 2001 obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  University of Phoenix class of 2006, achieving her master’s degree in Sociology and Counseling.

Her professional work career began with San Joaquin County Worknet, Employment Training Specialist; Mental Health Clinician BHS, House Therapist Residential Treatment Programs; Doctors Behavioral Health Center Inpatient Clinician; S.J. County Inpatient Mental Health Clinician/Forensics Department; Aegis Treatment Center Counselor.

But even with her accomplishments, her most cherished was becoming a mother to her son Ryan in 2012.  He was everything to her, she beamed with such motherly pride.  It was he who gave her the will to continue with her struggle with a diabetes condition over 23 years, which lead to renal failure which placed her onto dialysis treatments for her last 2 years.  She fought thru these sessions on a daily basis.  It truly took all her spiritual and physical strength.  She was tested with several inpatient hospital stays. Amy enjoyed summer camping trips with her extended family of aunt, uncles, and cousins.  Swimming and hiking throughout the day and nightly campfires and the sharing of stories of years passed by her elders.  She so loved playing softball with her aunts and cousins on the family ladies team ” Dimas Dames”.

Amy was a member of the Karl Ross Post American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16, and when possible would participate in the year round Post activities with her Auxiliary sisters.

Amy is predeceased by grand-parents: Celestino and Rose Dimas,l ray and Emil Martinez, several aunts; Grace, Arlene, Helen, Margaret Lydia; uncles; Michael Ray, Al, Jerry, Anthony, Joe and Ben.  Cousins; James, Ivan, Roland, Valarie, Erin and nephew baby Angelo C. Dimas

Graveside services will take place outside the Garden of Angels, Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.  Monday February 1, 2021 at 1:30pm  A celebration of life will take place at a later date when we can all safely gather and share our memories.

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Felix Lonzanida Jr.

October 25, 1948 - January 18, 2021

Felix Lucero Lonzanida Jr. was born October 25, 1948 in Zambales, Philippines to Felix Lonzanida Sr. and Remedios L. Lonzanida. Oldest of 7 children and brother to Joven, Arnold, Lorna, Elisa, Irene, and Emelyn, he entered into heaven on January 18, 2021.

Felix immigrated to the United States in 1970. A longtime resident of Stockton, California, he attended Humphreys College and married his wife of 46 years, Minda. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served for 10 years. After the military, he worked for the United States Postal Service and later started his own painting business, Felonz Painting.

Felix enjoyed simple pleasures: Bowling, playing poker, BBQing his famous tri-tip, and watching his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Not only was Felix a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be most remembered for being humble, generous and welcoming.

Felix is survived by his wife Minda, daughters Michelle (Ronald), Tanya, and Samantha, and his 10 grandchildren: Tajah, Drew, Elani, Arianna, Julius, Liam, Gabriel, Kamryn, Isaiah, and Akoni.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lonzanida family.

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Ronald Cromwell

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September 17, 1930 - January 17, 2021

Ronald Gene Cromwell passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born on September 17, 1930 to Loren and Elda Cromwell in Lodi, CA.  Ron graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1948.  He enlisted in the Air Force and served part of his four-year tour in Germany.  In his younger years he enjoyed boating, water skiing and fast cars.  He was a machinist by trade, and there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix      

Ron is survived by his wife of 37 years Candice Ohlhauser, his brother Lyle Cromwell and sisters Carolyn Peterson and Henrietta Felion.  He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Charles and Gerald Cromwell.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Monday February 1, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday February 1, 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 Cromwell family.

Fred Podesta

August 1, 1936 - January 16, 2021

Fred was born August 1, 1936 in Stockton, CA and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at home in Linden, CA.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Adeline Podesta, his wife of 48 years marriage, Patricia Podesta, his son Joseph Avansino, and his first wife Tanya Archer Podesta. He is survived by his sons Fred Podesta III (Beth), James Avansino (Ann), Victor Podesta (Monica), daughter Tara Bryant (Scott), and daughter in law Leslie Avansino; grandchildren Jessica Costigliolo (Jason), Freddy Podesta IV, Gianna Goins (James), Becca Cruse (Colton), Victor Podesta Jr., Gina Podesta, Nicole Podesta, Brooke Bryant, Mia Bryant, Andrew Avansino, Paul Avansino, and five great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters Marie Dal Porto (predeceased by brother-in-law Albert Dal Porto Sr.) and Irma Flor (Dino). Fred is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, and leaves behind many lifelong friends he considered family.

Fred was raised in Linden, CA and graduated from Linden High School. He started working with his father on the family farm in Bellota, where his love of farming was born. This would be the pathway for the rest of his life, a passion he shared with his family.

Fred enjoyed cooking with family and friends. Many times, he would cook and cater for charities, clubs, and events with Patti. Friends and family were always welcome into Fred and Patti's home, whether it was at their cabin in Arnold, vacation home in Indio, or at their home in Bellota. He enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, and especially being a part of his children and grandchildren's endeavors. He was a member of numerous agricultural associations throughout the years. Fred was also an icon in the equestrian world where he owned and trained many world class show jumping champions.

Fred's true passion was farming. Fred was known throughout the state for his knowledge and ability to grow bell peppers, peaches, pears, cherries, asparagus, walnuts, grapes, and much more. When Fred was not farming for the family business, Podesta Farms, he loved working in his garden and raising animals.

Fred was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

A special thank you to the many caregivers touching Fred's life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions in his name to the Linden Peters Volunteer Firefighters or a charity of choice.

A celebration of Fred's life will take place at a later date when we all can safely gather and share our memories.


VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Podesta family.

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Ivan Suess

July 26, 1929 - January 16, 2021

van LaVern Suess was born in Alberta, Canada on July 26, 1929, to Edwin and Freda Suess (Hildenbrand). His lifelong proclamation of faith in Jesus Christ became his reality on January 16, 2021, with his wife of nearly 67 years, Wilda Suess holding his hand. Ivan had battled with Congestive Heart Failure and Pneumonia for several months and died at age 91.

His family moved to Lodi, California in 1941 where he attended local schools and graduated from Lodi High School in 1947. Ivan attended Delta College of Stockton, CA and Bethany Bible College of San Francisco, CA. Ivan began a life-time of service by enlisting in the Air Force in 1950. During that time he met the love of his life Wilda Drost, a nursing student in Bangor, Maine and they were married in 1954, following his honorable discharge.

Ivan is survived by his wife, Wilda Suess, two sons Kerry (Tammy) Suess, Kevin (Vanessa) Suess; grandchildren Christopher (Sidra) Suess, Kyle (Anna) Suess, Evan Suess, Ian Suess, Ryan Clem, Haley (Brett) Felkins; great grandchildren, Saliha Suess and Aiza Suess. Ivan is also survived by his brothers Kelly (Calvin) Suess of Lodi and Virgil Suess of Florida. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.

Ivan began his working career for the RCA - Victor Company from 1955 - 1964. He then opened Ivan's Clothing for Boys, which he owned and operated from 1964 - 1978. Ivan obtained his real estate license and began his real estate career in 1978, as an agent with Katzakian & Schaffer Realtors and secured his Real Estate Brokers License in 1982. In 1983 he formed a partnership with Ben Schaffer and Ken Boyd called Schaffer Suess & Boyd Realtors.

He later partnered with Randy Snider as SSB Realtors and became the largest real estate firm based solely in Lodi with over 60 agents at one time. Ivan and Randy eventually sold their business in 2006. Although since semi-retired Ivan still served on a number of local boards and committees. Ivan loved Lodi and has a history of service and dedication to the community.

He served his Savior through his contributions to several local churches, Century Assembly, Radiant Life, and Vinewood Community. He also organized and co-led community HymnSings in his later years. Ivan shared his talents in many capacities as a song leader, playing the trumpet and tuba, serving as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, mentor and counselor to many. He was the Master of Ceremonies at many weddings and was always willing to serve others. He was very generous with his time, resources and had many friends.

There is no way to document all of his contributions. Lodi District Chamber of Commerce Past President; Tokay High School Bond Election, Co – Chairman with Kelly Suess; Lodi Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors; Lodi Boosters of Boys Sports Board of Directors; San Joaquin County United Way Regional Chairman; Lodi Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award; Salvation Army Board of Directors; California State Auto Association Board of Directors; California Association of Realtors; Regional Vice President; Hutchins Street Square Board of Directors Charter Member; Lodi Association of Realtors Hall of Fame; Lodi Community Hall of Fame; LOEL Foundation Past President and Board Member.

A Public Viewing will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, Vineyard Chapel from 9am – 12 pm on Thursday January 28, 2021 with interment service for family at 1 pm in The Chapel of Flowers.
A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Community Church at 1 pm, Saturday February 6, 2021. A Live Stream will be available at www.FaithLodi.org/watchnow
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be sent to the LOEL Center of Lodi.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Suess family.

Kathleen Sunday

November 16, 1952 - January 16, 2021

Kathleen Ann (Nickles) Sunday, age 68, of Clements, died Saturday January 16, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was surrounded by her husband Keevan, son Matt, daughter Julie and her granddaughter Scarlett.

Kathleen was born November 16, 1952 in San Matteo, CA, daughter of Edward and Barbara (McClintock) Nickels. The had lived in Hayward, CA until she finished her Sophomore year at Sunset High School then moved to Fremont where she then attended Mission San Jose High School.

She met and then married Keevan Sunday, they had two children together. In the beginning of their marriage they lived in Newark, CA, for a short time then moved to Carson City, NV. After about a year and a half they moved to Livermore, CA. Whilst living in Livermore she enjoyed playing on league and coed softball teams. She also enjoyed riding horses and has owned several over the years. After living in Livermore for many years they decided to move to Clements, CA and have settled there for the last 34+ years. There she was employed at Lodi Memorial Hospital for about 18 years as medical claims billing rep. She was an amazing supporter of her kids while they had rode horses and competed in the Mokelumne Mounties Drill Team, High School and Junior Rodeos. She loved her family, her cats, dogs and horses. She was an avid supporter in animal rescues. She also loved planting and maintaining her flower garden. She will be missed by everyone that has ever known her.

She is survived by her husband, Keevan Sunday of Clements; son Matt (Robyn) Sunday of Spring Creek, NV and daughter Julie (Rick) McKay; and granddaughter Scarlett McKay of Los Angeles, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Nickles and grandson Clayton Sunday.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sunday family.

Gordon Bennett

December 12, 1935 - January 15, 2021

Gordon J. Bennett 85, of Stockton, California passed away peacefully on January 15. 2021 at Dameron Hospital. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado to Ellen Marie Oliver and Robert T Bennett.  He was #3 of 7-Brothers.

Throughout his life he was a hard working man, a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.  He was an avid fisherman and loved the game of baseball, which all 3 of his boys played. He even coached a Babe Ruth League for a couple of years.  He also loved the outdoors and took his family camping every year to a different place, also loved to just pack a lunch and do weekend road trips, country rides.

Gordon is survived by Daughters Tina (Jess) Castro, Christine (Steve) Revill of NC and Dean (Kelly) Bennett. Also 10-grandchildren, 15-great grandchildren, and 2-great-great grandchildren whom he adored as they are babies who loved to get grandpa’s attention and get him out of his chair!

He is also survived by Brother’s Dean (Anita) Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Max (Donna) Recod of NC, Eugene Recod, and Edward Recod of UT.

Gordon was preceded in Death by his Parents, Wife Aiko (2006) sons Michael Thomas Bennett (1990) James G. Bennett (2019) and grandson Thomas Michael Bennett JR. (1991) and one Brother Robert O. Bennett (2000).

He will sadly be missed by all.

Services provided By Cherokee Memorial on Friday January 29. 2021 11:30.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bennett family.

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Joseph Moya

April 10, 1960 - January 15, 2021

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. On Friday, January 15, 2021, at 22:03, God has taken Jo Moya from this life. He was surrounded by his wife, Lourdes Moya, and his three children, Kristin Moya, Andrew Moya, and George Moya, as he peacefully took his final breath.

By God's grace, Jo lived a very accomplished life despite his infirmities. He consistently and generously shared his wealth, resources, time, expertise, and knowledge, not only with his family, but with the local and international communities. Jo dedicated his life and career to helping and giving to those in need. For over 30 years, he provided acute dialysis services for the Central Valley hospitals. As a long-time Rotarian, Jo, local Rotarians, and local physicians were able to build and supply numerous health care facilities in India and the Philippines, through Rotary International. Additionally, he was a member of numerous other charitable organizations in Stockton, California.

Jo is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lourdes Moya; his children, Kristin Moya, Andrew Moya, and George Moya; his son-in law, Walid Mesallem; his daughters-in-law, Robin Agsao Moya, and Jennifer Fernandez Moya; and his three granddaughters, Kristyn Shay Moya, Kelsey Brooke Moya, and Emily Nadine Moya, whom he lovingly adored. He also leaves behind his mother, Fe Garbanzos, brother, Valiant Vasquez, and sister, Stephanie Vasquez, and numerous other extended family members in the United States and in the Philippines. His love of cooking and joy of bringing people together will be remembered fondly, forevermore.

On January 26, 2021, a Viewing will be held at the Vineyard Chapel, at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi, CA, from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. A live streaming Celebration of Life Mass will be held for Jo via St. Bernadette's Catholic Church's Facebook, on January 27, 2021, at 10:00am. Additionally, a burial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi, CA on January 27, 2021, at 11:30am, and is open for the community to attend.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 11:30am 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 Moya family.

Marianna Sperling

February 22, 1933 - January 14, 2021

Marianna Victoria Sperling died on 14 January 2021 at the age of 87. Prior to her death from SARS-CoV-2, she was at an advanced, debilitating stage of Parkinson’s disease. She was a first generation American, born in San Francisco.  Her mother, Vera Frances Borg (née Volkert), emigrated as a young child to the United States from Australia at the turn of the century and her father, Emanuel Angelo Borg, emigrated as a young man in the late1920’s from Malta.  She attended and graduated from Lowell High School, the elite public high school in the Bay Area, in 1950.  She attended business school, but left without graduating and moved to Winnipeg, Canada.  Shortly after she returned to San Francisco, she married Vernon Paul Sperling in 1956 and moved to Lodi in 1959, where she lived—with an extended residency in Stockton—until she died. They amicably divorced in 1972 and continued to share Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July holidays to minimize the impact of the divorce on ‘the kids’.  She was a homemaker until the mid-1960s when she entered the workforce, initially as a bookkeeper at Lodi Truck Service and then at James Allen’s Meats.  She then embarked on a career as a budget analyst for the U.S. Navy at Rough and Ready Island in Stockton.  She retired from the Department of the Navy after 25 years of service. Her exacting bookkeeping and budgeting skills rubbed off on each of her children and was a great gift; we can all stretch a dollar beyond belief.

Marianna Sperling was an active, long-time member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and St. Anne’s Seniors, she served on the church’s Outreach Program for 15 years, and she managed the tithes account for the church pro bono.  She was also a member of the Portuguese Club as well as a volunteer for the Lodi Police Department Partner’s program, Children’s Dream Works, and the Lodi Community Service Center. She had a strong sense of community and it was an article of faith that each person had an obligation to help the less fortunate or those in need. It is an obligation that she more than fulfilled and passed along to her children. Marianna also made deep and lasting friendships in these different capacities and her places of employment.  She forged long and enduring friendships with two of her colleagues at the Department of the Navy, Linda Patrick and Katie Roe, who kept in touch with our mother until the end.  Similarly, she had a sustained forty-year friendship with Nancy Haberman, with whom she shared mutual enthusiasms for ceramics, thrift store shopping, and eggplant parmigiana.

Marianna was not only a loving mother, but extremely proud of her children and their spouses: Jim Sperling (m. Joy Sperling), Gail Sanders (m. Jim Sanders), Mark Sperling (m. Rita Sperling), and Laurie Beach, all of whom survive her.  She took even greater pride in her grandchildren: Vincent Battilana, JD; Victoria Walker-Sperling, PhD; and Addison Beach, BA. She was predeceased by her sister, Verna Stewart.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Balance Assisted Living for their love and care of our mother. 

SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

We also request that you wear a mask and be vaccinated as soon as possible so a loved one will be spared the task writing a premature obituary for you.

 

 

Marlon Anderson

July 18, 1956 - January 13 2021

Marlon was born in Stockton on July 18, 1956 and passed away with his beloved wife, Betty Anderson, by his side, on January 13, 2021.

Marlon was preceded in death by his mother Mabel Brice, his father Marlon Anderson and his brother Curtis O'Hare. He is survived by his wife of nearly 38 years Betty Anderson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marlon graduated from Franklin High School in 1974 and began working at Holly Sugar in Tracy. He remained with the company for 36 years as an Extra Station Man before moving on to Penny Newman Grain as a millwright, from where he retired February 1, 2019.

Marlon was an avid outdoorsman who grew up hunting and fishing and loved spending his free time exploring new spots to do both. He was accompanied on most of these excursions by his wife Betty and one or more of their treasured dogs. He and Betty enjoyed cheering on their local sports teams every season, including the Stockton Ports and the Stockton Heat. While Marlon enjoyed watching all sports, the Buffalo Bills held a special place in his heart and he was thrilled to see them heading towards their first playoff win in 25 years.

Marlon was a wonderful husband, a generous friend, and a favorite uncle. He was truly loved, will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

An outdoor memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery on Feb. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m.

SERVICE

A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday February 12, 2021 at at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Anderson family.

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