Dr. Victorino Soriben

July 24, 1934 - February 11, 2022

Stockton - Dr. Victorino C. Soriben, 87, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 11, 2022.

Dr. Victorino C. Soriben was born in Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines on July 24, 1934, to Juan B. Soriben and Dolores Caricongan. He immigrated to the USA in December of 1970. Together with his family, he became a naturalized USA citizen in 1976. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Conchita Agustin Soriben.

His family also includes five children--Joey Rey Soriben and wife Vangie Inay Soriben, Julie Ann Soriben and husband Edwin Galicinao, Jonathan Soriben and wife Estephanie Altares Soriben, Jeaneth Soriben and husband Cesar Barroga, Victor Jr. Soriben and wife Bernalyn Baylen Soriben. The Grandchildren include: Victoria Barroga, Justine Galicinao, Cesar Barroga Jr., Brandon Barroga, Edreann Galicinao, Annabel Galicinao, Jesika Barroga, Victor Joshua Soriben III, Jewelyn Soriben, Timothy John Galicinao, Princess Jelyka A. Soriben, Jonathan A. Soriben Jr., Alyssa A. Soriben, Aldren A. Soriben. His siblings include: late Victorina Soriben, Anselma Soriben, Jancinta Soriben, Isidora Soriben married to Romulo Aqui Sr., Rebecca Soriben married to Pastor David Madrid, late Jemima Soriben, and Aida Soriben married to Oscar Chan Kuo.

He passed the dental licensure examinations given by the California Dental Board Examiners and the Consumer Affairs in 1983. He opened a private general practice in dentistry with his wife in Stockton, California and then retired in December of 2005. During his career, he was an active member in several organizations such as the National Association of Filipino Dentists in America--where he served twice as the vice president, Lion & Cub Association, Tayugenian Association, Tri-County Fil-Am Dental Society--serving as vice president for San Joaquin. He continuously dedicated his time providing dental services to those in need. He helped establish churches, hospitals, and schools in and around his hometown in the Philippines and was a pillar of the Stockton Fil-Am Seventh-day Adventist Church in California.

He was an ambitious and self-disciplined individual, a celebrated speaker, a recipient of many awards, a volunteer in his local communities, and a philanthropist. He will be remembered by those who loved him most for his love of God, family trips, fishing, picnicking, storytelling, reading, jokes, and helping his immediate and extended family immigrate to the USA.

SERVICES:

Updated Information:

Memorial service will be held March 3, 2022 starting promptly at 9:30am at Stockton Fil-Am SDA Church.
1324 S. Golden Gate Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205

Burial services will be later that day at starting at 1:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, CA.
E. Harney Lane
Lodi, CA 95240

Daisy Rusk Perry

April 18, 1931 - February 11, 2022

Daisy Forrest was born April 18, 1931 in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma to Lenny and Victoria Forrest. She lived a life filled with family, friends, and faith. Her generous spirit extended to all people who crossed her path.

Daisy married Lee Rusk in Reno, Nevada on January 9, 1949. They raised three children, Bette, Ron and Steve. After the loss of her first husband, Daisy married Carson Perry in 1987. Together they shared many adventures as they united a family dispersed far and wide

After a life well lived, Daisy passed away in February 11, 2022 and leaves a legacy of love from family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Carson Perry and children, Bette Jacobs, Ron and Paula Rusk, Steve and Kellie Rusk, Dana Perry and Shelley Perry. Her grandchildren are Sarah Williams, Amanda Eddins, Alex Keltner, Michael Rusk, Lisa Moore, Jordan Rusk, Deborah Klinginsmith, Kris and Kassie Kuchinka, Jared Rusk and Jeremiah Rameriz. She was blessed with great grandchildren Sam Williams, Adelaide Williams, Asher Eddins, Israel Eddins, Millie Kate Eddins, Axel Eddins, Henry Keltner, John Griffin and Lylah Klinginsmith, Karlee Kuchinka.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite church Century Assembly 550 W. Century Blvd Lodi CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Perry family.

Owetta "Ellie" Alexander

January 17, 1945 - February 10, 2022

Ellie is survived by daughter, Patricia Waters and Grandchildren Roy Carroll, Jennifer Lee from OK, Krystal Forrester from MO, Nikki, B from CA, Joseph Forrester from NC, Crystal W, Cynthia Hedges, Daniel Carpenter from TX, Jason Hancock from TX, Anthon Hancock from CA, Brandi Kirk from OR and 20 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Edith Mires and Roy Mires.  Spouses Cliff Bean and Audie Alexander. Siblings Colleen, Norman and Gwendolyn.  Children Buddy Waters, Roy Carroll and Jackie Bush.

 VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 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 Alexander family.

Tom Kosta

November 18, 1929 - February 09, 2022

Tom was born November 18, 1929 in Stockton California to John and Katherine Katsikostas. He was a proud veteran who had served in the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War in 1951. He was employed as a dispatcher for BJJ for 29 years. Tom was a proud member of the VFW, American Legion Post 22, Morning Star Lodge No. 68, and past Masonic Lodge 439.

He met the love of his life Eloise, who he married in 1953 and started a beautiful family. Tom is preceded in death by his wife Eloise, his two sons Gregory Steven and Nicholas Andrew Kosta. He is survived by daughter Karan (Larry) Miner, John Kosta, and Thomas Jr. In addition he adopted and raised his six granddaughters Tiffany Kosta, Jennifer (Wyatt) Tillman, Mary (Jose) Casillas, Ashley (Dennis) Fleck, Vanessa (Sean) Knock, Seriena (Garret) Brown, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchild. Family meant everything to him, and his absence is deeply felt. 

The Trisagion will be held Tuesday February 22nd at St. Basils Greek Orthodox Church at 7pm. Refreshments will be held after. The funeral services will be Wednesday February 23rd at 10am at St. Basils Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton California. 

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kosta family.

Dennis Mc Carthy

April 12, 1936 - February 07, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Thursday February 24,  2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL SERVICE

The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm on Thursday February 24,  2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mc Carthy family.

Precilla Velasquez

June 01, 1943 - February 07, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday February 22,  2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday February 23, 2022 also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at 11:00am on Wednesday February 23,  2022 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 Velasquez family.

Vicente Cruz

November 17, 1931 - February 06, 2022

Vicente Edralin Cruz, devoted Husband, Father, Father In-Law, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to so many, has gone home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 6, 2022.

Born on November 17, 1931 in Baguio City, Philippines, he was the 8th of 10 children. He joined the US Navy on March 16, 1955 with service in the Vietnam War. In 1980, he and his family immigrated to Stockton, CA to be close to his Sister Carolina, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Vicente was 90 years old.

Vicente is survived by his children Diana Lynn Hinton, Maria Christina Cruz Plantilla, Lorelei Cruz and Vreeland Cruz; his grandchildren Kayla Gee, Isabel Gee, Victoria Cruz Plantilla, Isaiah Cruz Gee, Alexandria Cruz Plantilla and Tobias Vicente Cruz and many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his late wife Maria Clara Acogido Cruz, his parents Vicente Cruz and Rosario Edralin, and his nine siblings Balthazar, Rodolfo, Consolacion, Corazon, Celedonia, Carolina, Teoderico, Exequiel and Carmelita.

Vicente was a humorous, big-hearted, authentic, and devoted family man. He adored his wife and children. He was so proud of all his grandchildren. He cherished every moment spent with family and was a talented ballroom dancer and singer. His favorite songs to sing were “My Way”, “Spanish Eyes”. “Kahit Isang Saglit”; and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”.

Vicente met his wife, Maria Clara, in 1973 while stationed in Athens, Greece. They fell in love and were married on March 2, 1974. Together they danced and laughed all the time.

In his youth, he worked as a shoe-shine boy to earn money for food. He later joined the US Navy for 20 years then the United States Postal Service for another 35 years.

Vicente loved to work on cars and watch WWE Wrestling, both of which he passed onto his son Vreeland who is named after his last Naval ship.

In his retirement, his passion and purpose was to show his children and grandchildren the world by traveling to the Philippines, Mexico and to Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece where he fell in love at first sight with his wife Maria Clara.

Vicente was hard working and cared about others. His work ethic and his true contentment in life was a rarity and an inspiration to us all. He always taught his family to never give up, have self confidence, work hard and that family always comes first. He emphasized the importance of always helping family when in need and to pray to Jesus when in trouble or in doubt. He always supported us, contributed to our many accomplishments and helped guide us to overcome life’s challenges and difficulties. He played a major role in helping and influencing us with life-changing decisions. His advice, wisdom and stories of his life experiences meant so much to us. Words cannot express how special he was as the patriarch of our family. We appreciate and are grateful for all that he has taught us. We are blessed and fortunate to have had such a great role model.

SLIDESHOW: https://vimeo.com/680192366

Family and friends are invited to attend Vicente Edralin Cruz “Celebration Of Life”.

VIEWING SERVICES and HOLY ROSARY as follows:

Wednesday February 23rd from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Thursday February 24th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, and the Holy Rosary at 5:30 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N Beckman Road Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL and HOLY MASS as follows:

Friday February 25th at 10:00am in St. Luke’s Catholic Church located at 3847 N Sutter St. Stockton, CA 95204.

MILITARY MEMORIAL SERVICE as follows:

Wednesday March 2nd at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park 14165 N Beckman Road Lodi, CA 95240.

40 DAYS PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED:

Posted daily via Facebook LIVE on Maria Christina Cruz Plantilla’s Facebook Page

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