Renee Lewis

January 2, 1945 - May 21, 2022

Renee Lewis, 77, of Lodi California passed away May 21, 2022. Renee was born January 2, 1945 in Washington DC to Lavenia and Jesse Pickeral. As the first born of three children and daddy’s little girl she was a born leader and nurturer. She had an older half brother serving in the Navy that she loved and looked up to with admiration. Renee, always loved children. She always wanted to be a mother and have a house full of children of her own.  She babysat all through her teenage years and became a mother figure to her two younger siblings after the passing of her father. 

Renee left home at the age of 18 to attend a cosmetology school in Provo Utah. She continued to work as a hairdresser in Provo Utah for several years before moving to Stockton  California working at a family owned business. While in Stockton she enjoyed being with her uncle Jerry Bingham and his family. Renee met her sweetheart, Ronald Lewis and was married on April 13, 1974. She was overjoyed to complete her family with two children (Brian and Shannon) adding a second son Ryan Cook who she alway had a special place in her heart reserved just for him. She was a stay at home mom who ran an in-home daycare for over 20 years. She loved nothing more than little children. She taught songs of Gods love and eternal truths to all children who entered her home. Her faith in her Heavenly Father and the gospel of Jesus Christ was unwavering. She belonged to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her leadership skills we’re an asset in her home and her numerous church callings as well as her unselfish service to others.  Renee Lewis loved hard work. She taught her children that if a job was to be done it better be done right. She opened her heart and her home to all. 

Renee Lewis has requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Saint Judes Children’s hospital in her name.

The family would like to think Davida, Tokay dialysis for their love and care over the years. Also a special thanks to Smith family funeral home for going above and beyond! 

Renee is survived by her two children, Brian Lewis, Shannon Anderson, her second son Ryan Cook, her 6 grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Annette Lee; brother Terry Pickeral.

SERVICES:

A viewing will be held Saturday, May 28, 11:00 AM at the LDS church located at 1510 W. Century Blvd., Lodi, California, funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 31 at 1:00 PM at the Fallon Nevada Cemetery.

Richard Pruden

May 16, 1930 - May 19, 2022

Richard Earl Pruden was born at his family home on May 16, 1930. Richard had an exemplary career in the Fire Service serving the citizens of the Eastside Fire Dept of Stockton as a fire fighter, fire Marshall and retiring as The Fire Chief after 32 years of service to the citizens of Stockton.  He was the original founders of Rico’s Pizza and Tiger’s Yogurt and could be found driving truck or life guarding at Lodi Lake on his days off. He enjoyed traveling and his retirement in Wyoming on his ranch. 

He is proceeded in Death by his wife of 46 years Midge Pruden, his parents Francis and Ruth Pruden, brother Irvin Pruden, daughter in law Jeannine Pruden and grandson Mark Jines.

He is survived by his Wife Sally of 21 years. Sisters Wilma Garibaldi and Thelma Wagner. Children: Sharon Slater (Don), Rhonda Pruden, Budd Pruden, Ronda Jines (Jeremy). Grandchildren: Candice Pruden (Karen), Corey Flynn (Andrew), Richard Pruden (Katie), Jennifer Pruden, Alexis DeAnda (Nick), Christopher Fry, Candice Jines and Jay Farver. Great Grandchildren: Aidan, Audrey and Aether Flynn, Diederick Farver, Savannah and Wyatt Pruden. 

Cherokee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, no formal service, private committal by family only.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pruden family.

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Kenneth Wiebe

December 2, 1947 - May 18, 2022

Kenneth R. Wiebe went to be with his Lord and Savior May 18, 2022, after battling pancreatic cancer 3½ years. Ken was born to Harry and Joanne Wiebe in 1947 in Morris, Manitoba, Canada. The family moved to Calif. in 1949.

Ken graduated from Lodi High School in 1966 and received an AA degree from Delta College. After a 4-year electrical apprenticeship he became a Journeyman Electrician for 10 years before his health forced a change of occupation. He later started his Wiebe Custom Tackle business, where he invented and patented the graphite trigger grip for fishing rods and created the logo “Fear No Fish”. He assembled and sold his Super Sticker rod handle kits and his intricately wrapped custom built rods and flies. He then worked for G. Loomis rods for 28 years and many other misc. outdoor sales companies. He was the sales rep for CA, WA, OR, NV, and HI.

Ken loved to tell the story of how he met his future bride Donna Acker on the School Street drag like in the movie American Graffiti. He was passionate about hockey and played in Roseville & also with the Stockton Old Timers Hockey Club. He earned a black belt in karate and enjoyed hunting & fishing.

Ken attended Temple Baptist Church, now GracePoint, for 72 years. He was involved in a variety of ministries including serving on the elder board, ushering, and helping in the Upward Sports concession stand. He loved and appreciated his supportive Sunday school class and church family.

Ken never compromised his faith in the Lord or his love for his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Joanne. He is survived by his wife Donna of 53 years, his brother Gary (Christine) Wiebe, sister Susan (Carl) Wilkerson and numerous nieces & nephews.

 SERVICES:

Private family graveside service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on June 3 at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at GracePoint Church, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to GracePoint Church, The Hospice House of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204, or to Directions Medical Clinic (formerly Pregnancy Resource Center), 942 E. Pine St, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wiebe family.

Bonnie Terry

March 26, 1928 - May 18, 2022

Bonnie Louise (Miller) Terry passed peacefully May 18th, in Lodi, two months after her 94th birthday and just two weeks after celebrating

75 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Robert (Bud) Terry.

She is also survived by their daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Larry Huiras and Sandy and Wayne Hammer, grandchildren, Justin Huiras, Matt Huiras, Sara Hammer Riordan and Jeff Hammer, their spouses, and eight great grandchildren, as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was born in Kentucky to James Miller and Vanna (Rayburn) Miller and moved to Lodi when she was eight years old.  Although her only sister died at a very young age, Bonnie was fortunate to share much of her adult life with her younger brother, Ken Miller, and his wife, Ruby, here in Lodi.

Even during her tenure at Reese and Lakewood Schools preparing cafeteria lunches, Bonnie found the time and took great joy in developing lifelong relationships, giving back to the community and entertaining for the benefit of others.

During her many years of productive life In Lodi with her husband, Bud, she was a member of the PTA at George Washington School, a Girl Scout leader, in the Lodi Eagles Auxiliary, and an activity organizer at Casa de Lodi. In the foothills community of Fiddletown where they lived for 16 years after Bud’s retirement, they were active and valued members of the Moose Lodge.

Bonnie will be remembered as a pleasant, caring woman admired and loved by all who knew her.  Her happiest days always included family and friends, whether at home, on a camping trip or during special gatherings.  She especially enjoyed dancing, card games, vacations in their 5th wheel in the Sierra Foothills and Arizona, and baking her famous assortment of delicious pies for holidays and family occasions. Her grandchildren will tell you she was a fierce competitor at cards and loved playing games with them whenever they visited.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff at Oakmont of Lodi and the staff of Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care over the past several months.

Donations in memory of Bonnie may be made to - Bristol Hospice, 1227 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, www.bristolhospicefoundationca.org.

For information about the Celebration of Life, email brenhuiras@hotmail.com

 

Barbara Taylor

September 6, 1933 - May 16, 2022

Barbara Taylor, a resident of Lodi for nearly two decades, an active Lodi Police Partner for 17 years and a volunteer Chaplain with the Lodi Police for 11 years, passed away quietly May 16 in hospice care in Union City, CA. 

Born to James Harris and Gertrude Moore Harris in Olathe, Colorado, she grew up in Colorado, Washington, Arizona, and the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating from San Leandro High School.  She married for the first time at age 17 and, with Pete Shofner, had 3 children.  They resided in San Leandro and Livermore for a number of years.  In addition to owning and operating a bar for awhile, she held a variety of jobs in the Bay Area. 

She later married Al Little, moving to Southern California where she continued to work a variety of primarily clerical and accounting jobs, leading to a longtime position in Accounts Payable for Kaiser Permanente.  While living in Southern California she joined Alcoholics Anonymous to overcome her addiction problems, and would have been celebrating 50 years of sobriety this coming February.  She and her third husband, Gene Taylor, were very active in Southern California AA events while still living there.  Both also became active in the Agape International Spiritual Ministry, and she became a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner.

Upon retiring from Kaiser Permanente, and following the Northridge Earthquake, she and Gene moved to Lodi to be closer to her daughter, youngest son, and grandchildren.  Both she and Gene became volunteers in the Lodi Police Partners. Gene subsequently died of a heart attack while directing traffic on the Fourth of July in 1999.    Barbara took on additional responsibilities as a volunteer Chaplain with the police department, and also wrote a weekly column for the Lodi Sentinel profiling city workers. 

Following the death of her daughter, she met and chatted online with Robert Hughes of Fremont, CA.  Discovering they had several things in common -- both being Kaiser Permanente retirees, passionate baseball fans, and devotees of classic country/western music -- they dated for awhile.  She subsequently moved in with him in Fremont for the last decade of her life, until requiring Assisted Living and then hospice care for her chronic health issues. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Gertrude Harris; her brother Jim Harris; all three husbands, Pete Shofner, Al Little, and Gene Taylor; and her daughter Linda Shofner Alvarado.  She is survived by her sons and their wives Jesse (Jennifer) Shofner of Tennessee, James (Darlene) Shofner of Manteca; her granddaughter and husband  Natalie (Kyle) Petersen of Central Point, OR,  and three great grandchildren Matthew, Brayden, and Ayla Petersen; grandson Zachary Alvarado, of Sacramento; grandson and wife Joseph (Kim) Shofner of Wanguri, Australia, and three great grandsons, Felomeno, Joaquim, and Khailan; grandson and wife Kevin (Jessica) Shofner of Manteca and three great grandchildren, Mia, Selena, and Jayden; and domestic partner Robert Hughes of Fremont. 

SERVICES:

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 24th, 2022 at Cherokee Park Memorial Park (14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, off of Harney Lane at Highway 99).  

Mason Griffin

July 25, 1995 - May 16, 2022

Mason James Lowell Griffin passed away on May, 16th, 2022 at the age of 26. He was born and raised in Stockton, California.

Survived by his parents, Kevin Griffin and Gayland Dosier, his fiancé Breanna Prater, their son Mason Griffin Jr and soon to be born son Zanden, and sisters Heather, Jessica, Tabitha, & Gracie Griffin. He has 6 nephews along with several extended family members. He was a member of the Teamsters union 315 and was passionate about his job at Action Sweeping Co.

Mason enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. His favorite activities included working on cars, playing Video games with his son, AirSoft with his nephews, Traveling with his family, and anything to do with outdoor activities.

SERVICES:

Viewing will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park Funeral Home on June, 13th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel from 1pm to 4pm.

Graveside services will be held at the Garden of Freedom on June 14, 2022. Services will begin at 10:00am.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Griffin family.

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Paul Anthony Tacheira

May 18, 1952 – May 15, 2022    

Paul Anthony Tacheira, age 69, passed away in Stockton, CA on May 15, 2022.  He was born on May 18, 1952 in California.

Paul is survived by sons Mike and John Tacheira, grandchildren Trisitin and Temprince.  He is also survived by his siblings: Jonmarie Mastro, Dan and Russel Tacheira, Robin Wimmer, Mary Kurth and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister Mardelle Tacheira and niece Amanda Cathcart.

Monica Low

January 12, 1930 - May 14, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday June 01, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday June 02, 2022 also 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 Low family.

Stephen Marchand

February 20, 1966 - May 14, 2022

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday June 2, 2022 in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Marchand family.

Timothy Vaughn, Sr.

March 19, 1957 - May 13, 2022

Timothy Wayne Vaughn, Sr., 65, of Stockton CA, departed this life on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born on March 19, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, and was the youngest child of Austin Jim (AJ) Vaughn and Zena Justine Smith. 

While in Warren, Timothy (or Timmy) was known for his soulful voice and was a very talented musician. He played various instruments and would sing at local establishments in Warren with his musical group. While singing one of his musical numbers, he caught the attention of the beautiful Burdette Browner. Burdette and Timothy would soon wed on May 3, 1980.

In 1980, Timothy and Burdette eventually settled in Stockton, CA. While in Stockton, Timothy became one of the founding members of Lifeseed Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Henry L. Ingram, Jr (deceased). Within the ministry, Timothy was the Minister of Music for many years. His voice and musical gift moved the heavens!

Until his retirement, Timothy worked over 20 years for Safeway. He was a patient man, who loved to laugh/joke and loved music from the Ohio Players, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and Bootsy Collins. Timothy was a dedicated and committed husband and father who always put the needs of his family before himself. Even while battling sickness, he never complained and always found joy in life.

Besides his wife of 42 years, Timothy leaves to mourn his four children, Eric Browner of San Leandro, CA; Olympia (Majied) Conley of Lacey, WA; Claudette Vaughn of Stockton, CA; Timothy Jr. (Kelli) of San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Judy Davis, Phyllis (Lou) Sheldon, and Gayle Vaughn of Cleveland and Warren, OH; one brother, Austin Vaughn, Jr. of Columbus, OH; ten grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Thelma Saffold, Naomi Jennings, Alice Howard, and Jackie Pickett; and, one brother, Lynn Blakely.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, June 16th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE

A service will be held the following day at 10:30am on Friday, June 17th, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95204 with Dr. Terrance L. Saffold, Sr. officiating and Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Vaughn, Jr. eulogizing. Interment Cherokee Memorial Park.

Daniel Failano

April 22, 1997 - May 12, 2022

Daniel Failano was born on the 22nd of April 1997 and went to be with our Lord at the age of 25 on the 12th of May 2022. 

Daniel is a loving son, brother, cousin, friend, and nephew. Daniel was a loving grandson and caregiver for our Daddy Rudy. There was never a dull moment with Daniel and he would always make people laugh. Daniel was a thoughtful and caring person and always giving. 

Daniel is survived by his parents: Ferdinand and Myrna, older sister: Dana, and grandpa: Daddy Rudy. And also his dear uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Daniel will always and forever be in our hearts.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

 A memorial service will follow at 1:00pm on Tuesday May 31, 2022 also 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 Failano family.


Joseph Bouchard

January 02, 1970 - May 11, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 8:15am - 10:15am on Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Mass will begin at 11:00am on Thursday May 26, 2022 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

 A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Thursday May 26, 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 Bouchard family.

Richard Garibaldi

December 13, 1932 - May 10, 2022

STOCKTON - Dick Garibaldi passed away on May 10, 2022, after a short illness, at the age of 89.

He leaves behind a happy and healthy family: Wife Marlene, Son Ernie, Daughter Jennifer (Dan); along with 2 grandchildren: Rick (Lydia) and Dan Jr. and 2 great grandchildren (Annemarie and Andrew).

He is survived by his brother Bob (Carol) and their children Bob, Jack and Kristen. Dick was born on December 13, 1932, in Stockton, the son of Ernie and Wilma Garibaldi. Dick graduated from Stockton High School in 1951, where he was a prep star in baseball and basketball and an All-American quarterback in football. A highly recruited athlete in all 3 of these sports, he accepted an offer to play basketball at Santa Clara University for head coach Bob Feerick in the West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC).

Playing for the Broncos (along with the great Ken Sears) from 1951-1954, Dick was one of the standouts on the 1952 team that defeated Wyoming, UCLA and Oklahoma City for the NCAA Western Regional crown. It was Garibaldi’s driving layup in the last minute that provided the winning margin in the Broncos upset win over Wyoming in the regional final that put the Broncos in the Final Four. After serving 1 year in the Korean Conflict, Dick returned to Santa Clara for his senior year and earned All-WCAC honors.

In 1962, after 4 years as an assistant, he succeeded Feerick as Head Coach of the Broncos. He would lead the program until 1970 after compiling a record of 137-77(.640). In 1968, 1969 and 1970, he was named “Coach of the Year” by the Northern California Basketball Writers and Broadcasters after leading the Broncos to 3 consecutive WCAC conference titles. His 1968 and 1969 teams ran up a 50-6 record, 2nd only to the legendary UCLA team of John Wooden. These Santa Clara teams went to 3 consecutive NCAA tournaments. They were led by Bud Ogden, Dennis Awtrey and Ralph Ogden who combined to form one of the best front courts in college basketball.

Following his coaching career, Dick enjoyed a very successful 20 years at Converse. He was able to remain close to the game that he loved, in sales and promotions roles that involved both college basketball and the NBA.

In 1998, Dick and Marlene returned to Stockton to be closer to their families. Dick was an avid golfer and card player. The Garibaldi’s loved the beach and spent many summers at their condo in Capitola. He was a devoted fan of Santa Clara basketball until his final days. A fiercely competitive person in all his endeavors, he will mostly be remembered by family and friends as a very kind and generous husband, father, and grandfather.

SERVICE

A private memorial service will be held.

Donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Garibaldi family.

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