Teresa Blanton

October 09, 1953 - August 03, 2021

Loving & Beloved Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Aunt, Sister-in-law and friend.

Teresa Blanton of Los Gatos California, recently preceded in death by her beloved mother Louise, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2021 from the sudden onset of a catastrophic medical event. Teresa displayed an active mind and a love of the arts from an early age.

As a teen, she developed a deep passion for ballet and ultimately achieved her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. She held this passion for the rest of her life, teaching others the discipline’s finer points. She also had a keen interest in art, music, literature, film, and theater. Teresa further displayed a facility for languages, learning Italian, German, and her favorite, French in addition to her native English. She studied the French language in Paris for one year while at university on full scholarship. She also completed a BA in French from San Jose State University.

Teresa was active in the community and frequently volunteered to help in her brother Steve’s political campaigns who served on the Los Gatos Town Council from 1990-2002. She often baked homemade treats to pass out to family, friends, and neighbors at Christmas time. She also volunteered countless hours at the Happy Dragon thrift store, developing many close friendships as a result. Teresa delighted in her nephew, Justin, often reading and playing with him for hours on end at family gatherings when Justin was a child. Devoted to her mother, Teresa dedicated herself to providing the best care possible for Louise during her last years.

Teresa is survived by her brother Steve Blanton, her sister-in-law, Sophia Blanton, her nephew Justin Blanton, and cousins, Cammy Day, Ron Day, and David Minnich. She is deeply loved by all who knew her, and is sorely missed.

A celebration of life for Louise and Teresa will be held in Los Gatos at a future date to be announced.

VISITATION

There will be a visitation on Wednesday August 25, 2021 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
The graveside service will be held the following day Thursday August 26, 2021 at 10:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 13951 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Blanton family.

Jose Pacheco

June 23, 1946 - August 3, 2021

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 16th, 2021 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a rosary starting at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
A mass will be held the following day on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Cathedral of the Annuciation, located at 400 W. Rose Street, Stockton, CA 95203.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pacheco family.

Sandra Jeffrey

October 14, 1941 - August 1, 2021

Sandra (Miller) Jeffrey, 79, of Lodi, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra's most joyous moments were filled with family and friends, playing cards and taking trips. She was a wonderful, loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother & friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Paul; and her 3 children, Debbie (Wayne) Hill, Paula (Mike) Williams and Stephen (Jenny) Jeffrey. Her greatest joy was her 7 grandchildren, Danielle Delk, Michelle, Janelle, & Andrea Williams, and Justin, Daniel, & Andrew Jeffrey; along with her 2 great-grandsons, Jacob & Brayden Delk.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sandra's 80th Birthday, October 14, 2021 at the home of Paul & Sandra. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to AseraCare Hospice, 3203 West March Lane, Suite 140, Stockton, CA 95219.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Jeffrey family.

Merlino Talania

February 20, 1959 - August 1, 2021

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8th, 2021 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. with a rosary starting at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
A service will be held the following day on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, located at 120 W. 5th Street, Stockton, CA 95206.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Talania family.

Sharyn Dungan

August 14, 1954 - July 30, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday August 14, 2021 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Sunday August 15 , 2021 at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off  Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dungan family.

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Karen Pace

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May 14, 1943 - July 29, 2021

Karen J. Pace, 78, of Stockton, Ca, passed away on 7/28/21. Karen J. Allen was born in Davenport, Iowa, on the 14 th of May, 1943. Karen graduated from Oak Park Academy, where she sang in the choir and played the clarinet in the band. She continued her formal education at Union college in Nebraska, where she would ultimately meet the love of her life Donald M. Pace. Karen and Donald were married in 1963 and are survived by their only child, Kelly Pace. Karen and Don moved to Stockton at the start of 1970, and remained there until their passing. Karen loved to sing. It had been a dream of hers to be a professional singer. She got to live a small taste of that dream being a member of the Stockton Choral and Stockton Singers for several decades. She also participated in many regional theatre productions. Karen would break out into an operatic aria at any moment, and blessed with perfect pitch, it was always a wonder to hear. Karen had a vast employment resume, from managing a recycling plant, working for a cosmetic company, and finally as an Eligibility worker for San Joaquin County. Through it all, her main joy was helping those in need.

Funeral services will be held August, 27, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA.

Family has asked that any monetary gifts be donated to 2 nd Chance Kitty, or a local shelter, in Karen’s name.

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Donald Christy

September 4, 1952 - July 29. 2021

Donald Steven Christy passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, with his family by his side.

Don was born September 4th, 1952 as the fourth son, to Bill and Ellen Christy in Redding CA and the family moved to Lodi, CA in 1953.Don was a vibrant child. He learned to swim and became a proficient swimmer at Robby's Olympic Club where he met some of his lifelong friends. He went to Lodi High School where he played water polo and swam. Don earned All-American Awards for swimming. He received a full ride scholarship to San Jose State to play water polo. He later finished his collegiate career at San Francisco State where he was selected MVP.

After hanging up his speedo, Don went to work in the construction field. He obtained his contractor's license and started, Don Christy Construction. Don had such an artistic skill set in construction as well as in painting pictures, in his spare time. Don made sure all family members had one of his paintings before he passed. These were always prized wedding and anniversary gifts. In addition, Don gave back to the sport of water polo and coached alongside his brother and earned the name "Mad Dog"! He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, regardless of the task. No task was too large or too small. Many times, all it entailed was just an ear to listen. Don had an unbelievable sense humor, many claimed whenever he got on a roll, they never laughed so hard in their lives.

We are all going to miss the "Bear" "Mad Dog" "Bean" and many other "AKAs". Most of all, we are going to miss Dad, Grandpa, Father-in-Law, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, and Friend, that loved us all and would give the shirt off his back for anyone of us.
Don is proceeded in death by his parents, Bill and Ellen Christy; and his best friend, Brad Benson. Don leaves behind his daughter, Stacy Olson and her husband, John; granddaughter, Gemma; brothers and sister in laws, Pete and Debbie Christy, Jack and Diana Christy, Dave and Donna Christy and Dan and Janis Christy; nephews and nieces, Stephen Christy, Julie Luiz, Kelli Pearman, Lacey D'Anna, Sean Christy, Courtney Christy, Chris Christy, Michel Christy, Bradly Christy, Meghan Hayward and Graham Christy; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lodi High School Water Polo. Committal will be private however, a Celebration of Don's Life will be held on Saturday, August 14th at the Elk's Lodge in Woodbridge. Friends and Family are encouraged to attend and share their stories!

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Christy family.

Ernesto Avalos

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October 20, 2001 - July 28, 2021

Ernesto Isaiah “Tito” Avalos was born on October 20th, 2001 in Lodi, California.
Ernesto had the most beautiful eyes and smile was a happy spirit. He left an imprint on everybody’s hearts. He also enjoyed riding his skateboard and loved listening to music, writing music, and producing music. He loved his sister Jasmine. She was his best friend they as were inseparable. He had a great bond with his aunts and all family members. He was everybody’s handsome boy. 
We all need to remember Ernesto is still very much alive in our hearts and remember his spirit is the real him.  If we could see him now we wouldn’t shed a tear as he is now at peace. Until We will meet again sweet boy. 
Ernesto is survived by both parents, Joel Cruz and Vanessa Avalos, his grandmothers Hermentina Cruz and Lucy Avalos, his sister  Jasmine Sophia Cruz, his aunts Janet Cruz, Licet Cruz, Inez Ochoa, and his cousins, Xavier Santoyo, Aaron Hernandez, Mariah Millan, Felix Millan, Karina Hernandez, Jaylene Guerrero, Jamie Guerrero, Natalie Ochoa, Emma Millan, Lucy Avalos.


VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday August 9, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Avalos  family.

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