Conchita Estrella

July 24, 1934 - February 20, 2022

In Loving Memory

Conchita Francisco Estrella, 87 years passed away on February 20, 2022 in Stockton, California.  Conchita was born in Lambac, Cardona, Rizal, Philippines on July, 24, 1934. She is survived by loving husband, Henry Estrella. She was a dedicated mother to Maureen Estrella, Yvonne Estrella, Wayne Estrella and Patricia Estrella. She was a proud grandmother Jon Curry, Jessica Curry Egger, Jenna Curry Sims, Travis Altig, Tiffany Altig Rajski, Bryson Estrella and Angelica Montes De Oca. She adored her great –grandchildren Ezra Curry, Samantha Curry, Zackary Curry, Isabella Sims, Gabriella Sims, Michael Sims, Marcus Sims, Elliot Rajski, Owen Rajski, and  Malia Hernandez. She was the second born of nine, surviving siblings are Crising Raymondo, Rizal Francisco, and Sydney Francisco. She loved and was loved by countless in-laws from the Estrella and Francisco ohanas. She shared her blessing with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends too many to name.  

Conchita’s love was not limited to “blood relatives”. Her home was always open for friends to visit for a meal or a place to sleep.  She lived the ALOHA SPIRIT!

As we are all sadden by her passing, we are comforted in knowing that Conchita now walks in HEAVEN.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday March 6, 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL SERVICE

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Monday March 07, 2022 also at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be follow at 11:30am on March 07, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations to a fund which will then be sent to San Rafael Chapel Lambac, Cardona, Rizal to honor Conchita Francisco Estrella . Send to: Henry Estrella, 2105 Chapparral Way, Stockton, CA 95209

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Estrella  family.

Melvin Rivers

July 28, 1949 - February 18, 2022

Melvin Earl Rivers was born July 28, 1949, in San Mateo, California, to the marital union of Charles Walter Rivers, Jr. and Rosie Lee Clark.  He was a graduate of San Mateo High School, class of 1968. Melvin was talented in Athletics and the Arts, with a concentration in Basketball, Track, Cross Country, and Concert Choirs events.

Melvin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. As a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church of San Mateo, California under the leadership of Reverend W. C. Sample, he was active in the Youth Choir and the Baptist Youth Union.

While attending the College of San Mateo, Melvin was drafted into the military. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War working as Military Police and a Canine Dog Handler. Upon being honorably discharged, Melvin dedicated the next 28 years supporting our youth at Redwood City Boys and Girls Club as well as coaching, mentoring and counseling so many. He inspired youth to improve their lives.  He retired as Program Director of Youth Services.  

Melvin moved to Stockton, California in 2013, where he became a faithful member of Progressive Community Church. He loved Visual and Performing Arts, gathering with friends and family, dancing, teaching his nieces and nephews to play a plethora of sports, board games, cards, and cheering on his beloved San Francisco 49’ers and Giants.  

Melvin is preceded in death by the following:  His parents, Charles Rivers and Rosie Lee Rivers; seven brothers: Charles Rivers III, Gregory

Rivers, Freddie Rivers, Dwight Rivers, Willie Rivers, Frankie Rivers, his identical twin Marvin Rivers; and nephew: Jerry Rivers.

He leaves loved ones to cherish his memory: sister, Pheon Rivers Davison: loving nephews, Kenneth McCardie, Ashanti Davison, Damani Rivers, Clifton Williams and Edward Ellis, loving nieces, Akilah Davison Ellis, Devika Rivers, Ella Mae Daigle, Je A’nna McCardie and Monique Davison, great nieces, Kilan McCardie, Zoe Davison and Leah Ellis, great nephews, Ashanti Davison Jr. and Zaden Davison; favorite cousins: Larry Page, Angela Page, and Clementene McMillian.  He will be missed by a host of passionate cousins and special friends.

Rest in Peace Melvin. 

SERVICES:

Services for Melvin will be held on Wednesday March9, 2022 at 11:00am at Progressive Community Church located at 2820 S B St. in Stockton, CA 95206.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rivers family.

Phyllis Bogard

October 29, 1934 - February 17, 2022

Phyllis Bogard was born on October 29th, 1934, in Goodland, Kansas. She was the first born of her parents Norma & Boyd Hubbard. She shared many happy times with her siblings Janice (Pat) Collum, Lester(Jean) Hubbard, David Hubbard, & Sharrel Howe. Phyllis met her husband Stan Bogard in high school in Coquille, Oregon. They got married on December 4th, 1952. They were married 43 years, until Stan passed away. They were blessed with three kids. Lori (Steve) Schwartz, Randy (Roseann) Bogard & Lisa (Jerry) Root.

Blessings kept coming as five grandchildren joined the family. Carrie(Scott) Kendricks, Amy Wentzel (fiancé Jeff Lozano), Joshua Root, Lindsey (Jeff) Huntington, Sarah Bogard and Jordan Root.

Phyllis was thrilled to become a Great-Grandma to Erik, Taylor, Bryson, Maverick, Allison & Everly. She also got to meet her future greats Nick & Lexi.

Phyllis had many jobs. She was the operator at Chase Chevrolet, and also at Hunter Leggett. She ended her working career as a bank teller.

Family and friends were always important to Phyllis. She always made our holidays magical. She enjoyed family get togethers. Traveling in their RV's with her siblings was a highlight for her. She loved visits from her family. Talking on the phone, puttering in her yard and watching TV in her retirement years.

She moved to Sacramento in her last 11 years. She was wheelchair bound, and suffered from Dementia. She was no longer able to care for herself. Lori made sure to get her to all of her many appointments. They enjoyed their weekend outings shopping, where she needed to stock up on her candy. Then they ended the day going to lunch. They loved it when other family could join them. The highlight was always a strawberry milkshake with lunch.

Phyllis was blessed to have her caregiver Joel. He was so good to her.

Phyllis passed peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2022.

It makes us sad to know we won't hear I love you or feel your hugs anymore. We do take comfort knowing that you will be watching over all of us and we all hope to feel your presence. We talked about that.

May God bless you in eternal peace. Enjoy your time with others that have passed before you... until we once again meet up with you. We will cherish all of our special memories with you. Spread your wings and fly our sweet Angel... you are free from your earthly body.

Remember we all love you so very much.

Shirley Louise Ashlock

June 27, 1924 - February 15, 2022

Shirley Louise Ashlock was born on June 27, 1924 in Mullen, Idaho to Alta Maxine Chisholm and James Chisholm. Shirley was raised in Alamosa, Colorado but came to California in 1940. Shirley was married to her husband James Ashlock from 1945 until his death in 1982. Together they had three children, James Alan Ashlock(Pamela), Janet Dorton, and Laurence Ashlock(Joanna). Shirley worked as a telephone operator working for Pacific Bell for 14 years and for Sharp Army Depot for 25 years until she retired in 1988. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents (Alta Maxine Chisholm and James Chisholm), her sister (Dorthy), her husband (James Ashlock), and her daughter (Janet Dorton). Shirley is survived by her two sons James Alan Ashlock (Pamela), Laurence Ashlock (Joanna), several grand children and great grand children. Shirley Louise Ashlock was a gentle, kindhearted person who was welcoming to all. She knew no stranger and enjoyed chatting with everyone.

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Cherokee memorial is honored to serve the Ashlock family.

Susan Patoc

April 16, 1926 - February 14, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday March 4, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday March 4, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 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 Patoc family.

Ruben Muro

April 08, 1951 - February 14, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 5:30pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday March 3, 2022 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church 5882 North Ashley Lane  Stockton CA 95215

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 11:30am on Thursday March 3, 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 Muro family.

Eiberta "Bertha" Torres

February 09, 1939 - February 13, 2022

Eiberta “Bertha” Torres passed away at St. Joseph’s Medical Center on February 13, 2022.

She was surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 9, 1939. Bertha is survived by her sister Cleo Sierra; her children, Virginia Reyna, Grace Ceniceros, Elizabeth Duhart, Rachel Torres (George Lackey), Steve Torres and Paul Torres (Anna Palacio); her grandchildren, Veronica, Anthony, Michael, Faith, Teresa, Aimee, Angela, Hannah, Sarah, Elizabeth, Matthew, Marcus, Danielle and Paul Jr.; her great grandchildren, Aaron, Michael Anthony, Matias, Nicholas, Mila and Dominique.

She will be greeted in heaven by her husband Frank Torres, grandmother Lupe Dominiquez, mother Celia Saucedo, sister Victoria Torres and grandson Nicholas Duran. Bertha and her family moved to Stockton, CA in the 1940’s. Bertha worked hard her entire life, beginning in her youth as a laborer in agricultural fields with her family. She worked as a housekeeper at Fulton Villa, Plymouth Square and Venetian Terrace. She was also a union representative at Plymouth Square. She later joined her best friend Angie Maldonado in private business providing caregiving and housekeeping.

Bertha was a dedicated volunteer for St. George’s Church and School. She organized rummage sales, prepared and served school cafeteria meals, and held responsibilities for fundraising at the annual church festival including bingo and cake booths, baking many of the delicious cake prizes.

Bertha’s passion for cooking was matched by her culinary skills. Many who had the good fortune to break bread at her kitchen table will tell you her flour tortillas, refried beans and tamales were the best they ever had. Bertha enjoyed time in her garden, needlework, quilting and listening to mariachi music.

Bertha’s home was open to all. Her children knew better than to let a friend or coworker go without family or home-cooking for the holidays. The love she had and gave was never more present than in the meals she provided.

Organizations that were dear to her were St. Mary’s Dining Room and Ronald McDonald Charities. Bertha’s ashes will be spread on a future date. Family and friends will be notified of a celebration of life to be held later this year. However, the celebration can begin now by donating to those organizations listed above and of which she was very fond.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Torres family.

Teresa Russell

November 19, 1958 - February 12, 2022

Teresa Russell went home to be with Jesus on February 12th, 2022, after losing her battle with COVID. Teresa was born in Lodi, CA on November 19, 1958 to Linnie and Harold Staggs.  She graduated from Lodi High School in 1976 then moved to Susanville.

Teresa married Jonathan Purvis in 1981 and welcomed three gorgeous, talented, intelligent, and witty daughters from 1982-1984.  Her daughters were gifts to her, and she took pride in being their stay-at-home mom.  She taught them resilience and patience, kindness and strength.  She also imparted her astonishing cooking skills to them, especially to her middle daughter, Ashley.  Less so to her youngest, Morgan, who adamantly disagrees. Actually, that’s a lie. Morgan got Teresa’s talent in the kitchen. Jamie is the best cook baker. Who is writing this thing, anyway?

Teresa loved her children and was blessed with memories with all six of her grandchildren.  Whether traveling to Washington, Montana, Texas or just across town, Teresa loved to play peek-a-boo with them as babies, singing to them at bedtime, cooking chocolate chip pancakes, and weekly FaceTime calls in between her visits.

Teresa remarried in September 2000 to Robert “Bob” Russell. They enjoyed golfing together in the sun, Teresa reliably in her sun visor, and would later open a restaurant to share her love for food, friends, and gathering within the community. Teresa enjoyed time in her garden--planting, cultivating, and harvesting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  Her daughters also enjoyed the bounty, often eating fresh tomatoes off the vine with a saltshaker in hand.

In 2010, Teresa’s twin brother and sister passed away. However, the same year, she gained two sisters and a brother after discovering three half siblings whom she had never met. She was immensely grateful for this surprise and spent the last decade developing connections and meaningful relationships with them and will be greatly missed by all.

Teresa is survived by her daughters Jamie Purvis, Ashley Corbally, and Morgan “Bubba” Ackley (Mat), and husband Robert Russell; sisters Cari Neely, Denise Wade (Dan), and Katherine “Kathy” Fleming; brother Bill Kenoyer (Joanne); her parents Harold and Linnie Staggs; her favorite granddaughter Alison Purvis (“Ali-oop”) and grandsons Ryan Angel (“Ry-Ry”), Peyton Corbally, Luke Ackley, Liam Corbally and Eli Ackley; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Teresa was preceded in death by her sisters Sheryl (“Sherry”) Staggs and Cynthia (“Cindy”) Davis, and her twin brother Robert (“Rob”) Staggs who, as it would so happen, also passed away on February 12, 2010.  

Teresa was known by many names, including Aunt TT, Nana TT, Grandma Teri, Grandma, Honey, and most importantly, Mom.  Her life was a gift, her memory a treasure.  She is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.  Rest well, Momma, we love you so.

 SERVICES:

Memorial Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA 95240 on Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:30am. 

Family or friends are welcome to send flowers to: Cherokee Memorial, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Russell family.

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Vernon Vignolo Jr.

December 6, 1930 - February 11, 2022

Vernon Lewis Vignolo Jr., of Linden, CA, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022, at the age of 91. Vernon was born in Stockton, CA on December 6, 1930, and spent most of his life living in his hometown of Linden, CA. Vernon was proceeded in death by his parents Margaret Vignolo (née Jacinto) and Vernon Lewis Vignolo, sister Norma Jean Vignolo, and his son Vernon Lewis “Chippie” Vignolo III. He is survived by his wife Novella Marie Vignolo (née Hash), daughter Chantel Vignolo, grandchildren Tacoma Tomilson (née Peets) and Stephen Tomilson, Reianna Peets, Timothy and Stacey Vignolo, Tyler and Lisa Vignolo, and his sister Linda Armanino (née Vignolo). He has four great-grandchildren: Amos, Karen, Greyson, and Iris. He is also survived by Daniel Shanahan and Jerry “JR” Reed, both of whom he regarded as adopted in love as his sons.

The son of farmers, Vernon was raised in Linden, CA and spent his youth exploring the rivers and creeks of the Central Valley, riding motorcycles, enjoying great conversations with Linden friends, and spending time with his grandparents, aunts, and uncles who lived nearby. He and Novella met as children in Bellota, CA and were married on December 29, 1951. During their 70 years of marriage they lived in California, Georgia, Texas, and overseas. Vernon served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic between 1950 and 1955 and was deployed to the state of Georgia as well as to Casablanca, Morocco during his service. Upon retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Vernon and Novella returned to California where Vernon ran a foreign auto body shop in Modesto, CA, and later took over the Vignolo family ranch east of Linden in Bellota, CA. There he and Novella farmed cherries, apples, and walnuts. On the ranch Vernon and Novella lived next to their daughter and granddaughters and were able to enjoy years of seeing the next generation grow. During the mid-2000s, Vernon and Novella moved to Dickens, TX to care for Novella’s mother, Veda Hash, and to maintain the Hash family ranch. Vernon made lifelong friends in Texas and everywhere he went. He and Novella moved back to Linden, CA full-time in 2014.

Vernon loved anything mechanical, especially sports cars and motorcycles, and he had a great appreciation for animals, plants, and the beauty of the natural world. His interests included archaeology, geology, ocean life, the Spanish language, and desert environments. He and his wife spent many years exploring the U.S. southwest and Baja California where they rock hunted, fished, camped on the beach, and enjoyed the company of friends far and wide. They also spent many years as pit crew for foreign car auto racing events in California and volunteered for multiple years with the Flying Samaritans in Baja California.

One of Vernon’s favorite pastimes was reading car magazines and National Geographic over a cup of coffee. He also enjoyed spending time in his auto shop on the ranch, hanging out with his dogs Watson and Boadicea, and connecting with friends and family who would stop by the ranch to catch up and enjoy Novella’s Italian cooking. Vernon was also artistic, had a keen interest in learning how things worked, loved to meet new people, and yet also appreciated a quiet moment sitting on the patio watching the birds and cars go by. Vernon was someone who felt emotions deeply, had a playful sense of humor, and loved his friends as family. Vernon will be missed and remembered by those who knew him for his hearty laugh, kindness, gentle spirit, charm, love of good food, friendship, and his ability to make anyone feel welcome.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vignolo family.

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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

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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