July 17, 1950 - December 07, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday January 07, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm on Friday January 07, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Capuccini family.
September 21, 1965 - December 6, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hurd family.
April 30, 1939 - December 05, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mc Donald family.
May 15, 1933 - December 5, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:30pm - 6:00pm on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day at 10:00am on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at St. Joachim Catholic Church, located at 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Rd, Lockeford, CA 95237.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Freitas family.
September 21, 1960 - December 4, 2021
Steven Lee Vargem left this world suddenly on December 4, 2021, at the young age of 61.
Steven was born on September 21, 1960, in Stockton, CA where he was raised by his loving mother Donna Madderra and grandmother Ann Tafuri. As an only child, he grew up very close with both his mother and grandmother. After graduating high school, Steven, known as Steve by his friends, joined the US Navy, spending 2 years stationed in Japan on the USS Kiska, where he learned to speak Japanese and immersed himself in the culture. In 1982, he was honorably discharged after proudly serving 4 years for his country.
Shortly after his military service, Steve married Lynda Edwards and had two daughters, Ashley and Brittney. In 1990, he began his own company, Fab For You, Inc., a sheet metal fabrication shop based in San Jose, CA. He successfully owned and operated his business for over 20 years, and always hoped to pass the business down to his daughters. Steve was a very dedicated, hard-working man and enjoyed working with his hands. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and traveling to Lake Tahoe, his favorite place to enjoy time away with his family.
Steve was survived by his two daughters, Ashley Scanlan and Brittney Botha; as well as his grandson, Maverick James. He will be greatly missed, although forever in our hearts.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA. All are welcome.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vargem family.
Marzo 18, 1943 – Diciembre 4, 2021
Nuestra hermosa y amada madre Catalina Bermúdez de Jimenez falleció la mañana del sábado 4 de diciembre del 2021. Rodeada por su familia amada.
Todos conocían a nuestra querida Catalina cariñosamente como Mama Cata. Además por el hecho de que no le gustaba que la llamaran abuela, también fue porque ella llego a ser madre para todos los que la conocieron. Ella nunca negaba un abrazo, beso, buen consejo a nadie; su corazón siempre tenía espacio para todos.
Catalina nació el 18 de marzo del año 1940, en el pequeño pueblo de Parácuaro Guanajuato. Sus padres amados fueron Aniceto y Consuelo Bermúdez Rojas. Catalina fue la octava de trece hijos: Maria, Santiago, Esther, Francisca, Virginia, Jesús, José, Guadalupe, Francisco, Dolores, Maria del Refugio y Carmen. Aunque tal vez no abundaban las riquezas materiales ella siempre se sintió rica con el amor de sus padres y hermanos.
A los 17 años ella se unió en matrimonio con su esposo Jesús Jimenez, un matrimonio que duro 64 años. La familia Jimenez la recibió con brazos abiertos. Llegaron a ser su segunda familia. Todos la amaron, sus suegros, cuñadas, cuñados, concuñas, concuños. Pero no es sorprendente ya que toda persona que conocía a Mama Cata siempre acababa amándola. Porque eso era ella, puro amor. Aun cuando la vida le mandaba tribulaciones, perdidas y desilusiones estas nunca endurecieron su corazón. Ella siempre se mantuvo sonriente, contenta, y llena de amor. Mama Cata tal vez no adquirió logros vocacionales, pero nunca se sintió por esto, ya que su más grande logro y orgullo siempre fueron sus hijos. Ella llego a tener 16 hijos. Tristemente de esos 16, solo 12 llegaron a la edad adulta.
Sus hijos eran su vida. Emma, Elvira, Eufrano, Artemio, Belén, Juan, Gabriela, Jesús, Alejandra, Catalina, Fernando y Jorge. Ellos fueron su felicidad y razón por vivir. Nunca estaba mas contenta que cuando tenia a todos sus hijos reunidos juntos. Fue la mejor madre, siempre dispuesta a dar todo por ellos. Siempre inculcándoles buenos modales, guiándolos por el camino correcto y mas que nada siempre aceptándolos y amándolos por quien eran bajo toda circunstancia. Esa es la razón por la cual su partida es tan difícil de aceptar, porque ella fue la mejor madre. Pero no solo la mejor madre también la mejor abuelita, siempre lista para dar su bendición cuando le presentaban a un nuevo nieto, bisnieto o tátara nieto. Lista para contarles sus historias de cuando ella era joven. Lista para escucharlos, jugar, platicar, cantar y hasta tomar selfies con ellos. Ella amaba a toda su familia. Incluyendo a sus nueras y yernos. Los llego a amar como si fueran sus propios hijos.
Su fe fue su segunda más grande felicidad. Ella sabia que Dios, Padre Jesús, y la Virgencita de Guadalupe estaban con ella. Se mantuvo una devota católica hasta su ultimo día. Siempre se le podía escuchar cantando alabanzas o rezando su rosario con devoción. No nos cabe ninguna duda que ella esta en el cielo. Y que desde allá siempre nos cuidara.
Ella deja atrás a su esposo, 11 hijos, 37 nietos, 75 bisnietos y 3 tataranietos. Pero se reúne al fin con sus cuatro angelitos, su amada hija Emma, sus padres Aniceto y Consuelo. Sus hermanos: Francisca, Santiago, Jesús, José, Francisco y Virginia y sus nietecitos.
Catalina siempre será recordada como una mujer excelente, amorosa y tierna. Nuestro mundo ahora es más triste, más oscuro, mas solo con su partida. Pero seguiremos viviendo por el ejemplo y las enseñanzas que nos dejo para asegurar que un día nos volveremos a reunir con ella.
Descansa en el paraíso nuestra querida y amada Catalina Bermúdez de Jimenez. Que Dios te tenga en su santa gloria. Amen.
Cherokee Memorial tiene el honor de servir a la familia Bermúdez de Jiménez.
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February 17, 1945 - December 03, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rochford family.
May 24, 1959 - December 03, 2021
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Vicki Lynn Lagorio, who passed away on Friday,
December 3, 2021, at the young age of 62. Vicki spent her last moments surrounded by the
loving embrace of her family and husband, Brian.
Vicki was born and raised in Lodi, Ca, where she lived with her mother, Eileen Burcham. After
graduating from Stagg High School, she went to work for the Bank of America, which became
the start of her incredible journey.
Vicki met Brian while on a blind date in November 1989, which ignited their love. It wasn’t long
after that the two married at the Carson Valley Inn on December 1st, 1990. They created a
wonderful life full of love and memories in Linden and eventually retired in Minden, Nevada,
near where they said there I dos to one another.
Vicki worked for American Ag Credit for over 27 years, retiring as Head of Regional Operations.
She took tremendous pride in her career and devoted her heart and soul into everything she
did. She was a mentor to many, and her loss will be felt by all who worked with her.
Vicki was many things in her life: an adventurer, a free spirit, a fighter, and a friend to all. Most
importantly, she was a loving wife, a dedicated mother, and a proud grandmother. She was a
kind and loving soul. Those who knew her described her as passionate, determined, and
faithful. You could find her outdoors or traveling when not at home or work. She was an avid
hiker that enjoyed being by the water more than anything. She enjoyed reading and relaxing at
home, simply knowing that she was with Brian and he was with her. She was a simple woman
who didn’t need much to fuel her happiness.
Vicki’s faith in Jesus kept her grounded and sustained her throughout her fight with cancer. She
is preceded in death by her father, Victor Delu. She is survived by her mother, Eileen Burcham,
her husband Brian Lagorio, sons James with wife Bernadette, Josef, and her grandchildren Jack
and Lyra.
Vicki’s memorial service will be held on February 26th, 2022, at 10 am at Cherokee Memorial
Park, Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA, (209) 334-9613. Following the
services, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Italian Athletic Club from 11:30 am at 3541
Cherryland Ave, Stockton, CA. The memorial service will also be live-streamed for those who
cannot attend in person.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made to Vicki Lagorio Memorial Scholarship thru the San
Joaquin County Farm Bureau in any amount for an annual scholarship for Agricultural-bound
college students. Please mail donations to SJFB Foundation, 3290 N. Ad Art Road, Stockton,
CA, 95215.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lagorio family.
April 26, 1958 - December 03, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wahl family.
December 10, 1997 - December 1, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Blair family.
April 28, 1939 - December 1, 2021
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Wife Nancy Fleming passed peacefully on December 1, 2021. She truly was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside; full of love, compassion, youthfulness and smiles.
Nancy was born to Sarah Keller Fox and Gottlieb "Scott" Fox. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, and the love of her life, Shelby Fleming. She spent the last years of her life and was remarried to husband, John Moyer.
Nancy is survived by children Saundra and Terry Fleming, grand children Alyson Bassarik, Adrianne Bradley and Emily Fleming and 7 great grandchildren. She truly loved all her children and grandchildren very, very much.
Nancy enjoyed spending time with her husband, family- including her pets, camping and traveling.
Come help us celebrate the love and life of Nancy Fleming. A woman that not only had a zest for life but shared it with everyone she knew. Let us not forget her beautiful smile, her brightness, nor her compassion. The Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Held at Tower Park Village Hall (14950 Softwind Dr, Lodi. We want the memorial to be jovial and full of light, like she was, so dress for a celebratory occasion. Kindly reply and give number of guests to: adrihope81@gmail.com
There will be a private family graveside service January 28th at 1 pm in Galt.
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. Death cannot kill what never dies.” - William Penn
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fleming family
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November 30, 1954 - December 1, 2021
Diane Roberta Dixon French was born November 30, 1954, to parents Robert and Teresa (Manzitto) Dixon. After a valiant sixteen-month battle with heart disease, she joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven December 1st. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Victor French, her siblings Elaine Dixon-Ugarkovich (William), Kevin Dixon (Sue) and Keith Dixon, and nephew Steven Ugarkovich.
Diane was raised in Thornton and graduated from Galt High School in 1972. While attending Delta College she began work in retail, a job that fit her social personality. She earned her degree in public administration from Sacramento State and began work with San Joaquin County. She went on to earn her Master’s in Education from National University.
Diane and Victor met through friends and developed a close affection for each other that led to their marriage in May of 1983. They enjoyed travelling together, going to plays and musicals, being near the ocean and visiting various historic sites. They had a mutually encouraging relationship, which allowed them to explore their individual interests, together and separately. Victor cherished Diane, will miss her and looks forward to being with her again in the presence of the Lord.
Diane’s hobbies included creating cross-stitch samplers and quilts. She even sewed her own wedding dress. She was an avid collector of antique quilts and made several trips to Pennsylvania and Indiana, which connected her with a network of Amish quilters. She made friends that included all walks of her life, and many were lucky to be gifted a sampler, a quilt or a jar of her famous Christmas jam. She described her journey as a quilter in her book “The Stepping Stone Quilt – My Journey through Quilting”, which she wrote this past year. Her quilting mantra, taken from the Amish, was “Done is better than Perfect”.
Diane spent most of her thirty one year career teaching students at numerous elementary schools within Lodi Unified School District. She was a devoted teacher, who was well loved and respected by her students, parents, and staff at all levels of the district. She mentored a number of student teachers, was a lead teacher for district staff development, a mentor teacher, Peer Assistant and Review Coach for underperforming teachers and a teacher-trainer in the county’s Impact Intern Program. After retirement from LUSD, she worked with student teachers at UOP’s School of Education. Her expertise in curriculum emphasized the importance of immersing students in their learning experiences.
Diane’s passion for teaching Christian education evolved from being a youth director at Lincoln Presbyterian to working in curriculum development for Stockton First Baptist. For many years she was a group leader in Bible Study Fellowship. She also led many other Bible studies including one at the Women’s Shelter. Diane organized and led several weekend Biblical retreats teaching God’s word and how to apply it to everyday life. During her recovery, this past summer, her deep faith led her to write Daily Devotionals which have been published by Lincoln Presbyterian Church. Her devotion to her faith led her to conduct Bible studies on her patio while she was still recovering.
Diane felt peace and tranquility while overlooking the ocean. She and Victor traveled to both coasts, took a number of cruises and they often spent weeks at Sea Ranch, CA. She would bring her sewing machine and stitch while watching the surf. Their home is decorated with quilts and items from the sea.
Though the past few months were arduous and painful, Diane approached each new day as a blessing from God. She remained positive and cheerful until her heart finally gave out. She was an exemplary Christian who lived her life full of love for others. Her impact will be felt by many for years to come.
SERVICES:
A memorial service for planned for Diane will be held on January 14th, 2022 at 2:00pm located at GracePoint Church in Lodi, CA. (gracepointlodi.com/memorial-services)
Please make donations to the organization of your choice in Diane’s memory.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the French family.
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June 08, 1958 - November 29, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday December 09, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The rosary will begin at 6:00pm.
SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Friday December 10, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Perez family.
May 01, 1930 - November 29, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sinclair family.
April 19, 1953 - November 28, 2021
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Weigum family.
November 06, 1969 - November 27, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:30pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday December 08. 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
FUNERAL SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday December 09, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Tuesday December 09, 2021 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 Roe family.
December 09, 1987 - November 25, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday December 06, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The Rosary will begin at 5:00pm.
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday December 07, 2021 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 Valdez family.
October 09, 1939 - November 25, 2021
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday December 08, 2021 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
FUNERAL SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday December 09, 2021 at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
SERVICE
A graveside service will follow at 12:15pm on Thursday December 09, 2021 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 Garrett family.
December 9, 1987 - November 25, 2021
The visitation for Guadalupe will be held on Monday December 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm; the rosary will take place at 5:00pm, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 16145 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.
Services will be held the following day on Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 10:00am.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Valdez family.
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June 04, 1930 - November 24, 2021
Mattie Laverne Rowell Yarbrough went home to be with Lord on November 24, 2021.
Mattie was born on June 4, 1930 in Silverton, Texas to Thomas E. and Mattie F. Rowell. She was the youngest of thirteen children. When Mattie was ten years old the Rowell family moved to California. It was in California that Mattie met the love of her life, Milton T. Yarbrough, Sr. Milton and Mattie were married in September, 1948. They settled in Stockton and raised their four children.
Mattie held many jobs over the years but always considered her life’s work to be a wife and mother as well as a caregiver to many other children of friends and family.
Mattie is survived by her husband of seventy-three years, Milton T. Yarbrough, her daughters Greta Roley (Gary), Lou Ann Ransom (Tom), and Janet Yarbrough. Mattie was preceded in death by her son Milton T. Yarbrough Jr. (Tom). Mattie leaves six grandchildren, Gary Roley II, Jennifer Gentry, (Dave), Jill Martinez (Frankie), Tom Ransom Jr., Robert Yarbrough and Chloe Yarbrough. Mattie was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren, Jessica and Alyssa Roley, Ana, Samantha, Lorena, Nicole, and Anabella Martinez and Mason, Autumn and Bailey Ransom.
Mattie’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mattie was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by family, neighbors and others whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., December 14, 2021 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi. Internment will immediately follow the services.
SERVICE
A funeral service will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA. The graveside service will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Yarbrough family.
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