Dolores Goldberg

May 15, 1934 - November 13, 2021

Dolores Rose Goldberg, 87, of Lodi, passed away peacefully in her home on November 13,
2021.


Dolores was born on May 15, 1934 to parents Raymond and Sarah Mathiowetz in New Ulm, Minnesota. Dolores grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota and attended Holy Trinity grade school and High School. She went on to attend St. Catherines nursing school in New Ulm and graduated from there with her nursing degree.


Dolores worked in nursing in the 1950’s in Redwood City. She then joined the Navy as a Lt JG officer. She was in the Navy for 2 years and stationed at Navy Base Coronado in San Diego California until her honorable discharge in 1964. During this time she met her first husband, Navy corpsman Frank Garner. Frank and Dolores married in 1959. Frank and Dolores were married for 30 years and welcomed 2 children during this time. They welcomed their son Jon in 1963 and daughter Kellie in 1964.


Dolores worked for 31 years in nursing management at Fresno Community hospital. Dolores was highly respected by staff, management and administration. She was known for being fair, approachable and a wonderful patient/nurse advocate. At the hospital she was known as Garner, no one ever called her by her first name. Dolores was extremely well liked by all her colleagues. Dolores retired in the early 90’s. Shortly after retirement Dolores moved to Medford Oregon where one of her dearest nursing friends, Judy, lived. She eventually met her second husband Bob while living in Oregon. They were married in 1996 and were married until his death.


Dolores moved Lodi in 2013 to live with and have companionship with her brother Jerry while taking care of him. She talked about these years living with her brother Jerry as some of the best years of her life. She also moved back to Lodi to be closer to her children and she enjoyed visiting them often in Fresno.
Dolores loved to travel. She traveled many places in her lifetime. Some of the places she traveled to were Australia, China, New Zealand and Europe. She loved to go on the Alaska cruise and the river cruise in Europe. Dolores loved plants and flowers and also enjoyed gardening. She also had a love for dachshunds.


Dolores loved life. She was a positive and optimistic person. She liked things to be in order. Dolores had a great sense of humor and tell you like it is attitude. Dolores was an honest, funny, and fun person. Dolores retained friendships for decades. Dolores was definitely one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew her.


Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Sarah; sister Connie Guth. Dolores is survived by her children Jon (grandson John) and Kellie; brother Jerome Mathiowetz; sister Carole Stieff; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Services:
Services for Dolores will be held on Tuesday November 23, 2021 at 1:00pm in Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee
Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road in Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Goldberg family.

Please leave your condolences below.

Leiloa Lesu

March 26, 1955 - November 13, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Monday November 29, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday November 30, 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 Lesu family.

Doris Virginia (Frey) Cavanaugh

December 24, 1921 - November 7, 2021

Doris Virginia (Frey) Cavanaugh entered heaven 54 days before her 100th birthday. She lived a healthy and active life only to leave this earth due to natural causes. Born on Christmas Eve in 1921 at her parents home on East Pine Street in Lodi, she spent the next 99 years as a proud Lodian. Her parents, Fred and Salamena Frey, moved to a farm on Alpine Road outside Lodi while as a young child. This was her reason for such a great work ethic. Doris was a member of the Lodi High Class of 1939. She was proud of playing softball for the Flames. After high school she graduated with a B.S. Degree in nursing from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland. After returning to Lodi she worked as an RN for Drs. Mamie Pallesen and Warren Plowman collectively for 40 years (retiring in1985). Doris was married in 1949 to Joseph Cavanaugh who worked for PG&E. They enjoyed traveling throughout the world (China, Russia,Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Egypt and others) along with all areas of the United States. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joseph passed away in 1998 after 48 years of marriage. Once Joe was gone she spent more of her time reading (as she was an avid reader), enjoyed playing her piano and maintaining her daily walks up until her passing. Doris was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic church and Daughters of Isabella. She volunteered for years as a Pink Lady at Lodi Memorial Hospital. If you were interested in any historical fact about Lodi she knew who, what, when, where, and why in regards to that question and had evidence to back her up. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe; and her siblings, Esther Frey, Leslie Frey (Kathleen), Evelyn Surran (Ralph), Ruby Lehr (Bob), Nadine Gilstrap (Jim), and Laverne Gantner (Bob). She is survived by her brother, Derald Frey (June); son, Paul Cavanaugh (Kathleen); daughter, Clare Woznick (Rod); six grandchildren, Lisa Kunst (Tyson), A’ine Kosko (John), Scott Woznick, Mark Cavanaugh (Jeannine), Laura Woznick, and Maura Cavanaugh; along with 12 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dan Gormley and Arbor Senior Living for all their kindness over the past 5 years; giving Doris the ability to live independently and the freedom to live her life as she pleased. The last couple days of her life she was supported by Seva Hospice who made the transition from her life on Earth to heaven more peaceful. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seva Hospice 5330 Pirrone Road, Suite 303, Salida, CA 95368. At her request, Cherokee Memorial is assisting in a private graveside service. There will be no visitation.Please sign the guest book at lodinews.com/guestbook.

Inez Delia Thomas

October 7, 1921 - November 11, 2021

Having recently reached her 100th birthday, Inez Thomas passed away at her home of over 65 years on November 11, 2021.  Inez was born in Placerville, CA, on October 7, 1921, to Paul and Maria Bongetta, both natives of Italy.  She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1939, as one of the class valedictorians.  After business college, she worked for the Farm Advisor’s Office, in Placerville, CA, and later for Inter-County Title Company. 

She married the love of her life, Kyle Thomas, an employee of the U. S. Forest Service on June 20, 1942.  She is survived by her three daughters, Lynn Thomas, Paulett Frink, and Teresa Mustin, seven grandchildren, Mandi Young, Marc Young, Michael Frink, Mary Frink, Melissa Williamson, Timothy Mustin, and Andrew Mustin, as well as thirteen great grandchildren, and her niece Mary Onetti. She is predeceased by her husband, Kyle Thomas, of 41 years, sisters Margaret, Jessie, and Elsie, brother, Jim Bongetta, grandson, Kyle Gray, niece, Doris Onetti, and sons-in-law Kim Frink and Tim Mustin.

Inez was truly a pillar and leader in her community of Tokay Colony and St. Joachim’s Catholic Church providing years of service including leading the school Parents Club, Community leader of 4-H, catechism teacher and leader of a bible study group in her home for over 20 years, and communion minister bringing communion each week to the sick for over 30 years.  She attended mass daily and was a lifetime member of Lockeford Grange. She was an excellent seamstress and cook. Inez received the Diocese of Stockton Bishop’s Award in 2016 in recognition of her faith and many years of devoted service to the church. She was respected and loved by the many people whose lives she touched. She was a rock of faith and lead by her example of Christian faith to her family and all those who knew her.  She will be greatly missed.

SERVICES:

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Rd. Lockeford, CA, following the recitation of the Rosary at 9:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Donations can be made in memory of Inez Thomas to Hospice of San Joaquin or St. Mary’s Dining Hall of Stockton. 

Corwin J. Jones

October 24, 1942 – November 7, 2021

Corwin James Jones, 79, of Stockton, California passed away on November 7, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1942 to Wester and Nora (Setlik) Jones in their farmhouse near Arcadia, Nebraska.  He grew up in and near Loup City, Nebraska, attending Loup City High School and helping his parents with the farm.

Corwin loved woodshop in school, and considered going to trade school to become a cabinetmaker.  But the teachers at his country school saw his academic potential and encouraged his parents to send him to college, a first in his family. Before pursuing a higher education, Corwin served in the U.S. Navy.  He then earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska, where he met his future wife of 54 years, Linda.  Even after leaving Nebraska for a Master’s Fellowship from Hughes Aircraft in California, Corwin remained a diehard Cornhusker fan. Go Big Red! 

He used the fellowship to obtain a Master’s in Engineering from UCLA and worked for Hughes Aircraft for 10 years, including while attending USC for his dental degree. Corwin’s affinity for living in an agricultural community drew him to Stockton, California to start his dental practice, and was where he lived for the next 45 years.  He was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association and served as president of San Joaquin Dental Society.

Although many knew him as their dentist, he was also renowned for many other endeavors.  Corwin was an accomplished woodworker and wood turner, and was extremely proud of having served as President of the Nor-Cal Woodturners and being a longtime member of Johnny’s and Bay Area Woodturners. Corwin was an enthusiastic bridge player, ready to join any foursome for cards at a moment's notice.  He was an avid sports fan throughout his life, and especially enjoyed women’s volleyball, men’s basketball and football at any level.  Corwin enjoyed the outdoors, pheasant hunting, fishing and spending time on the Delta, catching many prized sturgeon and striped bass.  He was known for his competitiveness, tremendous sense of humor, and passion to teach and mentor others in his crafts.  

Corwin was extremely proud of his family and was especially pleased that all three of his children hold Master’s degrees.  Most important to him, though, was that they all are outstanding citizens.  He was also so grateful for the special relationship he had with his brother.  

Corwin is survived by his wife, Linda (Spiekermann) Jones; his children, Sharon Hughes (Chris) of Fremont, California, Bryan Jones (Shari) of Fallbrook, California, Melinda Decker (Bill Sunick) of Malvern, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren, Lauren and Jared Hughes, who are both in college; his brother, Cecil Jones (Janet) of Columbus, Nebraska, and many special extended family members.

SERVICES:

His service will be held on Monday December, 20th, 2021 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd in Lodi, California. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of San Joaquin.  

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Jones family.

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Diane Brownell

November 02, 1950 - November 07, 2021

Diane Jean Brownell, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on November 7 from complications of sepsis.

She will be remembered as a kind and loving soul who cared deeply for those she knew and was a friend to all whom she met. She was an avid quilter, had a passion for dogs, and was a devoted volunteer at Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue. She was a devout Christian and a member of Sierra Vista Community Church.

She was born in Sacramento in 1950 and grew up in Napa. Her family then moved to Sacramento where she graduated from Hiram Johnson and CSUS and worked at the Alcoholism Treatment Center. She married Michael Brownell in 1974 and worked at Legislative Counsel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lorraine Hodorff.

She is survived by her husband, Michael, her children, Christine Brainerd and Eric Brownell, her sister, Judy Netzel, and grandchildren Emily and Gavin Brainerd.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at Sierra Vista Community Church at 890 Morse Ave in Sacramento.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Brownell family.

Tommy Edwards

October 04, 1944 - November 06, 2021

On Saturday, November 6th 2021, Tommy Lee Edwards, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 77.

Tommy was born October 4th, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His family later moved to Stockton, Ca where he graduated from Franklin High School and enlisted in the Army at the age of 17. He proudly served his country and was stationed in Korea for a year. He heroically returned home to begin his career and start his journey with Pacific Bell as an installer. He worked his way up over his 30 year career at Pac Bell into Management positions and Systems Technician Consultant where he proudly installed the first 911 system for Stockton. On November 22, 1980 he married Teresa Villalpando and together they raised two children, Wayne and Denise.

Tommy had a great passion for hunting, shooting, and collecting rare stamps and coins. After retirement, he could be found each Wednesday at the local coffee shops having breakfast with his buddies from high school and other phone men. He was known for his quick wit, generosity, and his wonderful love of practical jokes.

Tommy was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ruth and his father Clyde.

He is survived by his life partner Teresa Edwards, 2 children Wayne Edwards and Denise (Todd) Gerrow, brothers Charlie Rhodes and Kenny Edwards, sister Betty Blankenship, his two prized grandchildren; Hannah and Joshua whom he loved without measure, and of course his devoted dog Sarah who travelled with him everywhere.

SERVICE

Funeral services will take place at the Cherokee Cemetery of Lodi at the Garden of Freedom in front of the Eagle and Waterfall on Thursday, November 18th at 11 a.m.

Celebration of life will immediately follow at the Woodbridge Golf and Country Club.

May his memory be eternal and God grant courage and strength to his family who are missing him terribly.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Edwards family.

Donald Mah

June 28, 1936 - November 06, 2021

Donald W. Mah, age 85, passed away in Stockton, CA on November 6, 2021. He was surrounded by family during his last few days on earth. Don was a lifelong resident of Stockton. After graduating from Edison High School, he served in the Army as a cook where he developed his passion for creating unique and tasty meals. After being honorably discharged from the service, he was very successful as a sales manager and owner in several car dealerships during his 40-year career.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Bettie, his daughter Karen and son Mark (Suzan), stepson Brian (Tami) and grandchildren Kacie and Corey. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Dea Mah and siblings Lou, Fred, Elmer and Joan.

A memorial service will be held on December 3rd at 10:00am at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mah family.

Betty Worland

November 16, 1934 – November 05, 2021

Betty L. Worland (nee Snyder) was born on Nov 16, 1934 in Springfield, MO to Silas M. and Margarette C. Snyder.  She entered eternity on Friday Nov 5, 2021.   

In her early teens Betty moved to Oakridge, OR with her mother and three of her siblings. In 1951 while working as a waitress in Oakridge she met James Worland. They married in January 1952 and five of their six children were born in Oregon.  In 1962 the family moved to Clements, CA when Jim started working on the construction of Comanche Reservoir as a heavy equipment mechanic. In February 1968 their sixth child was born in Lodi.

Betty attended Lodi Cosmetology School in 1974 and practiced her craft at several salons in Lockeford, CA.  She also was employed with Woodbridge Golf and Country Club for approximately fifteen years.  

In the early nineties Betty drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage where she lived for several years, then to Issaquah, WA before returning to California where she has resided since.  Betty had an adventurous spirit and was a gifted artist, enjoyed oil painting and quilting.  She loved, mornings, coffee, flowers, bluegrass music, people and visiting with friends and family.  Sadly, the onset of dementia in 2013 curtailed many of her activities.  She entered Arbor assisted living in 2016 and after two falls, was moved to the Vienna Convalescent facility in Lodi.  Despite many difficulties and heartbreaking events throughout her life, our mother remained upbeat, loving and forgiving-always with a smile on her face.

 As her health rapidly declined over the past few weeks, we, her children and grandchildren are forever thankful that we were able to bring her to her granddaughter Kristen’s home to spend her final days surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 We rejoice that mom is now with her Lord and Savior and loved ones in Heaven.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Rusty Snyder, James Snyder, Willie Snyder, sister Wanda Oliver and two sons, Michael Allen Worland and Douglas Allen Worland.

She is survived by her children, Daniel (Peggy) Worland, Marieta (Mark) Drumm, Shawnee (Ken) Blackwell and Clint (Lisa) Worland and 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Friday November 12, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Brookwood Community

(281-375-2100)

1752 FM 1489

Brookshire, TX 77423Brookwoodcommunity.org

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Worland family.

Leslie "Les" Emil Schmid

Janaury 30, 1929 - November 5, 2021

It is with full hearts that the Schmid family announces the passing on November 5, 2021, of their remarkable father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Leslie Emil Schmid (92) of Stockton, California. His daughter, Dawn, was at his side when he passed.

A fifth generation Californian, Les was born January 30, 1929, to Emil and Alice (Katberg) Schmid in Modesto, California. He was a proud descendent of pioneers settling at Sutter's Fort in 1845 before the Gold Rush. Raised in a farming family in the San Joaquin Valley, Les graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in agricultural engineering then served two years in the US Navy at Skaggs Island Naval Communication Station.

After Les returned from military service, his focus turned to harvesting and the subsequent founding of L E Schmid Contract Harvesting Inc. His degree, his farming experience, and his keen interest in farming equipment made him the ideal candidate to adapt combine grain harvesters to the unique farming conditions of California. Starting in the 1960s, Les collaborated over the years with John Deere, Case, and others to adapt and design prototype combine grain harvesters. He also designed and built his own bank-out wagon and called it "Ramo." The bank-out wagon increased the speed of custom harvesting. Les shared his expertise with the Peace Corps in 1975, teaching modern agriculture practices and harvester operation for six months in India. For his many contributions to the field of agriculture, Les was inducted into the San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2009.

Les's substantial public service and community involvement included years of service as director of Roberts Union Farm Center and a very active membership in the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau as well s the Stockton Chamber of Commerce. He served the Farm Bureau as a Director at Large throughout his life. For over 25 years he served as a chairman of the Stockton Ag Expo Committee and was instrumental in planning the Expo show every year.

Also known as "Schmitty" by friends, Les was a charter member of the Hitch and Bitch Riding and Driving Society. He was active in the Sonoma County Trailblazers and the Reno Sierra Riders. He was a member of the San Joaquin County Historical Society and had also been a member of the Mason Morning Star Masonic Lodge #19 since 1952. Other memberships included the Grandfathers Club of America and the Fire House 5 Gang.

Les and his beloved wife Evelyn "Evie" (Morgans) were married from 1953 until her passing in 2016. They were actively involved in their children's activities, including horses, baseball, and BMX. Les was also known for his holiday gatherings. Friends and family could count on his famous tacos, which he made individually for each party-goer, particularly on the Fourth of July and at the legendary Halloween parties.

Les is survived by his children, David (Becci) of Clovis, CA, Dawn (Patrick) McGuire of Atascadero, CA, and John (Lori King) of Clements, CA; granddaughters Jenn and Nicole, and great-grandaughter Ava all of Clovis, CA; along with sister Dawn Mensinger of Modesto, CA and brother Lewis Schmid of Irvine, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Joaquin County Historical Society.

SERVICES:

Services for Les will be held on Friday December 3, 2021 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schmid family.

Please leave your condolences below.

Gloria Padilla de Morales

April 15, 1947 - November 04, 2021

Gloria Padilla de Morales , 74, of Lodi, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at home. Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas to Jesus and Concepcion Padilla.

Gloria was a retired accountant, she was known for her accuracy and work ethic in a time when computers were not used, a fact that she was very proud of. She enjoyed playing loteria with family and friends, lottery scratchers and spoiling her grandsons. She was also so wise, you knew it by the great advise she always gave.

Gloria is survived by her three children Nancy, Jorge and Martin Morales Jr, and grandsons Miguel and Ethan Cervantes. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She always said they were her life and never missed an opportunity to say how proud she was of all of them.

Gloria is also survived by her brothers Gustavo and Antonio Padilla and her sister Maria Elena Padilla, as well as many loving brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews.

Gloria is preceded in death by her by loving husband and best friend of 43 years, Martin Morales. They were married in Brownsville, Texas on December 27, 1977. She is also preceded in death her parents Jesus and Concepcion Padilla, and her sister Ana Celia Padilla.

VISITATION

Viewing will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday November 11, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The rosary will begin at 6:00pm.

SERVICE

The funeral service will be at the same location as the viewing on November 12, 2021 at 1:30pm.

Please do not attend if feeling sick. Mask Required.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Padilla de Morales family.

Seng Ke

October 05, 1940 - November 01, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Saturday November 13, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday November 13, 2021 at the 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 Ke family.

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