Isabel Islas

October 24, 1930 - November 20, 2022

Isabel Islas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 20, 2022, at the age of 92. She and Archie Islas, the love of her life, were married in 1949, and spent 73 loving and cherished years together. 

Isabel was born and lived in Stockton, California her entire life. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School and was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker while her children attended school. She later worked at Del Monte Cannery for 20 years, until she retired.

Isabel is survived by her husband, Archie, her four children: Sandy Nunez, Harry Islas, Judy (Jose) Alva, Ken Islas, four grandchildren: Sabrina Alva, Alisa (Pedro) Alva Campos, David Nunez, Christina (Pete) Dennehy, and three great grand children: Julissa and Janessa Nunez and Thomas Dennehy. 

Services will be private and a Celebration of Life is planned for next year.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Islas family.

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Russell Garcia

May 30, 1942 - November 19, 2022

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 12:30pm on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at the 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 Garcia family.

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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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Horton family.

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.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Deol family.

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