Richard Ysiano

June 28, 1963 - August 21, 2022

Service
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 12th, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The final committal will follow 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 Ysiano family.

Milton Yarbrough

July 23, 1925 - August 21, 2022

Milton Thomas Yarbrough passed away on August 21, 2022, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Milton was born on July 23, 1925 in Brownwood, Texas, the first child of Marvin and Maurine Yarbrough.

The family moved to Arkansas to run the family farm. Milton’s mother died when he was just 8 years old. Milton’s father, Marvin struggled to raise the children and farm the land. In 1942, Milton joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor was bombed and served in the South Pacific. His father remarried and soon Milton was surrounded with new little brothers and sisters.

After WWII ended, Milton moved to California and met Mattie Rowell. Milton and Mattie were married in September, 1948. They settled in Stockton and raised their four children. Milton was employed by and retired from Sharpe Army Depot and Rough & Ready Island. Mattie passed away last year after 73 years of marriage.

Milton was proceeded in death by his son Milton T. Yarbrough, Jr. and daughter Lou Ann Ransom (Tom), and his brothers Royce, Stanley, and Stephen Yarbrough and sisters Rae Flucard and Carolyn Hobbs.

Milton is survived by his daughters Greta Roley (Gary) and Janet Yarbrough, and his brothers Marvin “Eddie” and Sammie Yarbrough and sister Marilyn “Winnie” Bell; his six grandchildren, Gary Roley II, Jennifer Gentry, (Dave), Jill Martinez (Frankie), Tom Ransom Jr., Robert Yarbrough and Chloe Yarbrough, and his eleven great-grandchildren, Jessica and Alyssa Roley, Ana, Samantha, Lorena, Nicole, and Anabella Martinez, Mason, Autumn and Bailey Ransom and Harley Yarbrough-Oliveri. 

Milton enjoyed learning and sharing about his family history, telling stories about the past and gardening. He had a gift for growing plants from cuttings he collected on family vacations. He was a true farmer at heart. 

Milton was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and big brother.  Milton was one of a kind and dearly loved by family, neighbors and others whose lives he touched.

Milton was a member of the Karl Ross Post of the American Legion, and was a Mason and member of the Morning Star Lodge #19.

SERVICES:

 A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., September 8, 2022 in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi.  Internment will immediately follow the service.

 

 

LeNeah Thomas

December 14, 1936 – August 20, 2022

LeNeah (Lee) Rose Thomas, 85, a former Stockton resident passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Chandler, Arizona.

Lee was an amazing woman of faith and had very strong values. She married Lloyd Thomas and raised three sons. In 1968, they moved their family to Stockton. Lee began her career at California Cedar Products in the 1970’s as a secretary. During her career there, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, eventually retiring as the company’s Industrial Relations Manager.

In 1988 Lee joined the El Dorado Kiwanis Club. ( Clbu for those in the know)  During her time, she held the positions of President, Secretary, and Division 27 Lt. Governor.  She made official visits to the 14 Kiwanis clubs in San Joaquin County, encouraging participation in events, building knowledge and educating members about the club. She was very kind and very involved with her community. She volunteered at Hospice, DARE, Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, Stockton Asparagus Festival and The Key Club-high school’s equivalent to Kiwanis Club. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Lee loved spending time with her family, BBQ’s, traveling, gardening and her dog Shiloh. She loved attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. She especially loved baseball.

Lee is survived by her sons: Butch (Debbie), Eddie (Arlene), Dan (Jessie), stepchildren; Chuck (Eileen), Cherri (Mark), six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband; Lloyd Thomas, parents; Truman Croy, Paul and Virginia Swearingen, sisters; Judy Myron and Jerri Bontempt. Lee was loved so deeply by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

SERVICES:

Services for LeNeah will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA on October 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

A Reception will follow at First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Thomas family.

Foley Madave Sr.

November 30, 1945 - August 19, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Madave family.

Oren White

October 29, 1929 - August 19, 2022

Visitation:

The visitation for Oren will be held on Monday September 12, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel visitation rooms located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd in Lodi, California.

Services:

The service will follow on Monday September 12, 2022 at 12:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the White family.

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Bonnie Lee Mauch

August 13, 1931 - August 18, 2022

Bonnie was born August 13, 1931 and entered into rest August 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman in 1980.

Bonnie was born, raised and educated in the San Joaquin Valley. Prior to her retirement, she taught school in Lodi for 28 years. Bonnie was a member of the U.O.P. alumni, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1st class of Lodi Partners, Lodi Promenaders.

She also enjoyed traveling extensively, both domestic and foreign, visiting 72 countries. Bonnie is survived by two daughters and their spouses, three grandsons and their spouses, one great grandson. Per her request, there will be no services and internment will be private.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mauch family.

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Mario Vanotti

June 26, 1947 - August 17, 2022

Mario Joseph Vanotti, age 75, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born in Stockton, California on June 26, 1947, son of the late Mario Joseph Vanotti Sr. and Mabel Arlone Wiley.

Mario is also preceeded in death by his step-father, “Diamond” Jim Wiley, brother Marc Vanotti and brother-in-law Johnny Tallant. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Vanotti of 44 years, daughter Lisa Vanotti, son Steven Vanotti (Kelly Souza) and daughter Gina Ostlund (Mike); grandchildren Cayla and Jax Vanotti and Bryce Ostlund; brother Michael Vanotti, sister Randi Wiley-Tallant; nieces Tina Vanotti, Nichole Cutler (Eric), Stephanie Koinzan (Mike) and Jennifer Weeks; nephews Michael, James and Hunter Vanotti. After graduating high school in 1965, Mario enlisted in the Marines where he served from 1966 to 1968. Over the course of his life he worked for Coca-Cola and Miller Beer Company as a route truck driver. He then changed his profession to masonry work and was a member of the Laborers Local 73. After 25 years, he retired in 2009. His passion for cars led him to help out at Street Rods Plus until his passing.

Mario enjoyed spending time with his family, family vacations and his grandkids baseball games. Over the years he had a passion for hunting, fishing, boating and most of all going to and helping with many car shows.

SERVICES:
Mario lived his life to fullest and was loved by all. He will be GREATLY missed!

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 10:00 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 North Beckman Road, Lodi, California.

Damian Alavez

June 27, 1999 - August 16, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Alavez family.

Shirley Everitt

November 29, 1935 - August 11, 2022

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Everitt family.

Memorial Service:

The memorial service for Shirley will be held on Friday August 19, 2022 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.

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Sharon Paoletti

December 4, 1950 - August 11, 2022

Sharon Paoletti, age 71, of Acampo, CA, passed away on August 11, 2022, after a brief illness. Sharon was born in Lodi on December 4, 1950, to the late Helen and Leo Fair. She graduated from Lodi High School in 1968, and she later returned to Delta College to earn her degree in Registered Nursing. She spent many years caring for others as an RN at Lodi Memorial Hospital, until she retired in 2014. Sharon loved spending time with her family, cooking wonderful dishes to share with others, gardening, quilting and crafting, and traveling. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Steve Paoletti, three children, Matthew Lorentzen (Erin Lorentzen), Casey Paoletti (Annette Paoletti), and Lisa Lewis (Scott Lewis), 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, along with many family and friends. No services will be held, but anyone wishing to may send a donation in her memory to the San Joaquin County Historical Society.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Paoletti family.

Pauline Gibbs

February 5, 1956 - August 10, 2022

Pauline Gibbs peacefully went to be with our Heavenly Father on August 10, 2022, at the age of 66. She was born in French Camp, California on February 5, 1956 to Ernest and Frances Gibbs.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Frances Gibbs, and her brothers Alfred Smith, Albert Smith, Carl Smith and Frank Smith.
Pauline is survived by her daughter Salena Watters, her son-in-law Rafael Chavez, Granddaughter Aliyah Chavez and her brother Rodney Gibbs Shah.
Pauline was a professional singer for most of her life.  She performed primarily with the groups West Cost and Cat Iron.  These groups were in Fresno, California. During her lengthy musical career, Pauline recorded many songs. We were able to recover at least two songs. She recorded Don’t Use My Heart with Gang’s Back. She was also featured in the song Nach Tonight with Harjeet Mehndi for the movie “For Here Or To Go”. Both songs can be found on You Tube.
Any personal notes that you would like write to Pauline will be collected by Salena. The notes will be placed with Pauline for her to read during her divine journey.

Services for Pauline will take place on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road in Lodi, California.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gibbs family.

Henry Steele

May 17, 1938 - August 10, 2022

Services:

The graveside services for Henry will be held on Friday September 2, 2022 at 11:00am in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Steele family.

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