Robert Chevis

July 18, 1939 - November 16, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Emmons Chevis, after 83 years of making everyone smile, got to lie down in green pastures next to his father and mother Emmons and Lucille Chevis, and now is resting in the loving arms of Jesus.

Bobby was born in Downey, California on July 18, 1939, and lived most of his life in Stockton, California. He passed away peacefully from cancer, with no regrets, on November 16, 2022.

Bobby would reminisce about riding his bicycle, old friends he used to work with, pets he had throughout the years, and swimming.   He would tell everyone he was a vegetarian but LOVED hamburgers and meatball sandwiches.  He wasn’t much for group activities but did participate in a Bible study his home had twice a month, reading from a Bible lesson and then putting together a craft based on the lesson. His all-time favorite activity, however, was watching the SyFy channel and was a long-time “Star Trek” fan.  He lived long and prospered and now has eternal life.

Bobby would want to thank his caregivers for all they did for him as well as the staff in the radiology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital for being so kind and making certain he had that burger before going home.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, December 14th, 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 Chevis family.

Dwight Mitchell

December 30, 1943 - November 16, 2022

Dwight D. Mitchell – Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed on to his heavenly reward on Wednesday, November 16, 2022; he finished the race and kept his faith, and now he celebrates at the feet of Jesus.

Born in Modesto, California on December 30, 1943 to Nina and Wesley Mitchell, Dwight was a long-time resident of Stockton, California.  After graduating from Stagg High School in 1961, Dwight and his father began working in concrete and then in 1967, they founded Mitchell’s Concrete Company where for the bulk of his life Dwight continued his career path earning his contractors license and partnering in a variety of entrepreneurial pursuits.  In 2006, he and his wife moved to Valley Springs where he continued to work in the construction field until only recently when retirement finally beckoned him to relax and enjoy life.

Were he here today, Dwight would likely tell you how lucky he was; he would focus God’s blessings and relate that with Laura, his wife of sixty years and their family by his side, his cup was full.  Dwight always lived life to the fullest, whether he was working, playing, or serving.  An avid water skier, on the weekends in his younger years he could be found out on the lake with his family and then later in life a day of fishing provided immense pleasure.  He loved his family barbeques and holiday dinners, he found immense joy in regaling the children with his Donald Duck impressions.  In recent years, he and his wife enjoyed numerous trips, including a mission trip to India with his church group giving him the opportunity to do one of the things he loved most – share the love of Jesus with others.  A devoted Christian and church member, Dwight faithfully served on the deacon boards of Evangel Assembly of God of Stockton, Lakeview Assembly of God in Stockton, and Valley Christian Center of Valley Springs.  He was always ready to provide a helping hand and a prayer, and more than anything he loved his heavenly father.

Dwight is preceded in death by his mother, Nina Mitchell and his father Wesley Mitchell, both of his sisters Nelda Lang and Tersia Furgisun.  Dwight is survived by his wife Laura Mitchell, his son Bryan Mitchell, and his grandson James of Valley Springs, his daughter Debbie Mitchell of Jackson, California, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Viewing for Dwight will take place on Friday November 25, 2022 from 12:00pm – 7:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel visitation rooms at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd in Lodi California.

Dwight’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday December 1, 2022 at 1:00pm at Valley Christian Center, 2475 Silver Rapids Rd in Valley Springs, California with a luncheon to follow.

Although flowers would be appreciated, in lieu of the family encourages a donation in Dwight’s name to the Valley Christian Center.

Margo Horton

September 22, 1952 - November 15, 2022

SERVICE

 A service will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. The final committal will follow at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, located at 719 E Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95204.

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Ranjit Deol

January 12, 1959 - November 15, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95242.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am the following day on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located on 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Earla Ellen Bowline

November 8, 1943 - November 12, 2022

Earla Ellen Bowline was born November 8, 1943 in Lodi, California to Edward “Mutts” and Ragna Todresic. She grew up in Stockton, California attending local schools and graduating from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in 1961.

Earla married Roger Bowline in August 1961, and began a loving married life that spanned more than 61 years. She was Mother to three children: Gregory(Kandi), Sandra(Eric Brown), and Sharon(Lance Crouch; Grandmother to eight:Nicole, Derek(Estafani), Aaron(Michelle), Lauren(Vincent), Janelle(Derek), Garret(Tia-Fiancee), Noah(Abby), and Shelby; and Great Grandmother to seven plus one to be born: Jacob, Ethan, Hayley, Ryan, Bradley, Melanie Anita, and Adelaide.

Earla encouraged her husband in both an accounting career and later in ministry and pastoring of several churches in California. Earla taught children as a teacher’s aide in both public and private schools and worked as a caregiver to several in need of personal care. Earla and Roger returned to the Stockton area in 1999 to care for their Mothers who had suffered strokes and rejoined the church where their work for the Lord has begun.

She was active in Children’s teaching and Ladies’ ministries throughout the state. Earla was known for her smile, and love of her family. She often stated that she has a “Wonderful Family” as suggested by a stranger listening to her speak of her family.. She is already missed by the family and friends who have learned of her passing.

At the request of the family, services will be private.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bowline family.

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Heather Lira

December 8, 1942 - November 12, 2022

Heather Ann Lira, age 79 of Stockton, California passed away on November 12th, 2022. Heather Ann Clennell was born on December 8th, 1942 to her parents, who proceeded her in death, Jean Francis Clennell and Janice Ann Taylor(Clennell). Heather graduated from Presentation High School in San Francisco, California. Heather moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and married James Richard Dixon. She then moved to Pacifica where she raised four children and two foster children. After her divorce, she lived in San Bruno and worked as a school bus driver, San Mateo where she worked as a laborer for Merck Chemical Company, San Jose where she assembled Army tanks for FMC, Milpitas where she married her second husband Richard Lira. Heather divorced and moved to Rancho Cordova where she became a foster mother and worked as a CNA and security for Hewlett Packard. Heather then moved to Somerset where she built her dream home and raised Foster children, and Stockton where she lived for the remainder of her life.

Heather is preceded In death by her son Rod Richard Xavier Dixon, Grandson Shamar Charlie Barbary, and he Granddaughter Heather Sheree Dixon.

Heather is survived by her daughters Menon Sheree Dixon and Shauna Jean Zavala(Anthony), son Reed Blaise Dixon Sr., her grandchildren Nichole Dixon, Natasha Fitzgerald, Reed Dixon Jr., Erian Perez, Erica Fitzgerald, Rod Dixon Jr., Reshaun Barbary, Destinee Dixon, Eric Dixon, and many great-grandchildren.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:30am - 12:45pm on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, located at 8806 Don Ave, Stockton, California 95209.

SERVICE
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, located at 8806 Don Ave, Stockton, California 95209.

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David Brown

May 8, 1952 - November 12, 2022

David Warren Brown (Hawk on Head) of Lodi, CA, passed away on November 12, 2022 at age 70. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Jacob Milton Brown (Oglala Lakota) and Alma Bruce Martin Brown (Muscogee) on May 8, 1952. Services will be at 11AM on Thursday, December 8 at Lakepointe Church, Rockwall, TX.

David grew up in Oak Cliff, Texas, and attending Sunset High School. He married Paula Duke (Kilgore) in 1974 and started a family right away, identical twins Jessica and Jennifer, and son Jacob. He held several basic jobs such as Jack Duke’s Ye Ole Butcher Shop and Barry Rhodes Surveying. But his main focus was to pursue his dreams as a musician.

While at Sunset, he was a member of the Musicians’ Guild founded by Robert Ware. Throughout high school and afterwards, David played in several bands, including a band call Meat with his old friend, Stevie Ray Vaughan to play in the Battle of the Bands. In 1973, Barry Rhodes (from Sounds INC, a 60’s Rock Band) asked David and Joe Morale (well-known guitarist of East Tx) to join a new band called Texas Rock. They opened for national acts and played big clubs in Texas and Oklahome. He also played at two Oak Cliff Reunion Concerts organized by Christian Brooks, the last one featured his old friend Stevie Ray Vaughn. After 13 years with Texas Rock, David pursued a solo career playing the Blues.

He creatively integrated his Native heritage in his creative pursuits with a mindful respect of tradition. In the mid-1980’s, the Brown family danced at the American Indian Days at the Texas State Fair while David performed the Blues. He debuted his Brownhawk Band in 1990. Later, he was a guitar instructor to aspiring students.

David and his beloved Pamela Reneau moved to Lodi, CA in 2002 where he made new friends in the music scene and jammed with No Border Blues, Double D and other local groups.

He was a performer and soulful musician with a magnetic personality, positive spirit and unforgettable stage presence. His relentless optimism and talented gifts made a dramatic impression on everyone he met.

Quoting his dear friend Chuck Flores, “may your thoughts of David bring not tears, but smiles and laughter.” He will be missed.

Survivors include his dearly beloved, Pam Reneau, her son Jeremy, and family dog Haley; daughters Jennifer Brown Hebert and husband Brian, and Jessica Brown McKinney and her husband Chris; sister Anita Brown Rodriguez and husband Dave (DR), sister Alice Brown; sister-in-laws Kathy Brown and Roseanne Brown; brother-in-law Ike Harden. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Sylvia Rodriguez, Daphne Feyrer and husband Zack, Jason Brown, Kimberly Rodriguez, Robert Brown, Ashlea Taber and husband Jon, Diana Cournoyer and husband Gerald Cournoyer, Brian Rhodes and wife Jennifer Rhodes, Carity Wesson, Brandon Harden, James Harden, Tara Brown; great nieces and nephews: Yuma Morris, Lauren Barriner, Holly Brummet, Rachel Cady, Erica Cady, Nicole Cournoyer, Kyle Harden, Nora Harden, James Harden, Alex Taber, Chance Taber, Vince Taber, Mikayla Rhodes, Christopher Rhodes, Jace Rhodes, Autumn Watson, Phillip Brown, William Brown, Liam Rhodes.

David is preceded in death by his son, Jacob Matthew Brown; father Jacob Milton Brown and mother Alma Bruce Martin Brown; siblings Fred Brown, Beth Harden, Bruce Brown, Kenny Brown; nephew Steve Brown and niece Jayne Brown.

Please consider a donation to help David’s beloved Pamela Reneau through this overwhelming time of loss. https://www.gofundme.com/passing-of-david-brown-widow-in-need

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Cu Huynh

January 1, 1975 - November 11, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday, November 21st, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, November 21st, 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 Huynh family.

Carl A. DeLuce, Jr.

January 17, 1937 - November 10, 2022

Carl A. DeLuce Jr. of Woodbridge, California, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022.

Born in Pennsylvania on January 17, 1937, Carl was the beloved only child of parents Mary DeLuce (1910-2009) and Carl DeLuce Sr. (1905-1997). Like many Italian-Americans after the Depression and before the end of WWII, the DeLuce’s were on a quest for more opportunities, and the family made the decision to relocate to California. They settled in Woodbridge where they called home for the rest of their lives.

From 1960-1962 Carl served in the United States Army as an Honor Guard stationed in Arlington, Virginia. His career path included joining his father in the family’s paint contractor business, but his undeniable love was the stock market, and he spent the majority of his life investing.

Carl was a dear father to his son Tony DeLuce of Los Angeles, California and his daughter Jill DeLuce of Phoenix, Arizona.

Notable was his keen sense of humor and passion for sharing his knowledge about the stock market with family and friends. Carl enjoyed an afternoon at the horse races or at a poker table in Jackson. He will be greatly missed by his children and handful of dear

friends.

Carl was a private man and per his request, there will be no public funeral or memorial service. He will be laid to rest alongside his parents in the Last Supper Mausoleum at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.

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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