Willa Murphy

March 28, 1930 - June 10, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 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 Murphy family.

Donna Anderson

July 3, 1954 - June 9, 2023

Donna Jo Anderson was the most loving and caring mother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a long, courageous battle with dementia on June 9, 2023 at age 68. She was born to Bob and Vivian Anderson on July 3, 1954. She is survived by her two children Douglas Peters and Lyndsay Burnett, sister Susan Riley and brother Steven Anderson. She became a licensed cosmetologist after graduating high school and worked as a hairdresser for more than 30 years. She was creative and loved crafting and was quite good at it. A funeral service is being held on Friday June 30, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A visitation will be from 10 am-12 pm at the Vineyard Chapel, the service will be from 12-1 pm and a reception will follow at Micke Grove Park. 

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Arnett family.

Clara Summers

December 10, 1933 - June 8, 2023

Clara Belle Summers passed away on June 8, 2023. She was born in Delaware County, Oklahoma on December 10, 1933, she was 89 years old. She was raised in Stockton and attended Stockton Unified Schools. In 1950 she met and married the love of her life, Monroe “Chuck” Summers. They had been married for more than 72 years.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Summers and her children, Brenda Flood (Timothy), Gary Summers (Jackie), Larry Summers (Elaine) and Scott Summers (Lisa). She has 11 grandchildren, Stacie, Kristin, Alicia, Chonta, Gary Jr., Emilie, Ashlee, Christopher, Joshua, Kayleigh and Shannon. She also has 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and has had many friends over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Helen Tillery, her sisters, Donna Burch and Patricia Hammel and her daughter, Tammy Dohring. Clara was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker who was devoted to her family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to church, camping,traveling, tending her roses in her yard, collecting dolls and going to her TOPS meetings. She was a wonderful cook who loved to sew and knit in her sparetime.

Clara was a member of the East Main Street Church of Christ. She taught Sunday School for the 2-3 year olds for many years. She loved teaching the little ones and singing them songs, “Jesus Loves Me” and “Jesus Loves the Little Children” were always her favorites.

Clara was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the Wagner Heights staff and the Prime Hospice staff for the compassionate care that was given to their mother in her final days.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 3:00pm on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 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 Summers family.

Steve Facaros

January 12, 1922 - June 8, 2023

On June 8, 2023 Steve Facaros, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and teacher, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 surrounded by his loving family.

Steve is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 72 years, Mary Facaros, his two children Nick (Susan) and Despina “Denise” (Mel) Facaros, his three beloved grandchildren, Michael (Alexa) Rocha, Stephen Facaros and Andreana (Brendan) Campbell and his precious great grandchildren August Campbell and Violet Rocha who always put a smile on his face.  He is also survived by his sister Toula Kavalingos in Ikaria Greece and brother George Facaros in Oregon. He was predeceased by his siblings Maria, Lemonia, Sophia, Anna and Pete. Steve is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Steve was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 12, 1922, to Nikolaos Facaros and Despina (Lakios) Facaros only a few years after his mom and dad immigrated to the U.S. During the depression they made the decision to move back to Ikaria, Greece only to find things in a similar difficult economic condition. His dad made the decision to return to Ohio to make money for the family. Just prior to World War II, Steve, the oldest of eight, was sent to help his dad work at the Colombia Lunch restaurant in Ohio leaving his mom and siblings behind. In the years that followed, the family was greatly impacted by the war and escaped to the Belgian Congo through Turkey. Eventually the family was reunited in the United States.

Education was paramount to Steve and he was accepted to The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in Political Science. Unfortunately, he was drafted into the US Air Force and served his 4 years, stalling his education. At the conclusion of the war, he resumed his education and ultimately received his degree.

At an AHEPA dance in 1950 he met the love of his life, Maria “Mary” Madias. They had a whirlwind romance and married two months later in Steubenville Ohio.

Steve and Mary started life in Ohio while Steve worked at Cooper Bessemer as an engineer. After Nick and Denise were born they visited family in Lodi, CA and decided the warm climate reminding them of Greece was where they wanted to be. They packed up with very little money and drove to California to live with relatives until Steve could secure a job. He decided to get his teaching credential while working and finally began his true labor of love, teaching others. He taught History at Fremont Junior high school and Greek language courses at Delta College. He never stopped teaching others every chance he got.

Steve was a man of few words but had a wicked dry sense of humor with tremendous wit. He was vibrant and generous. He loved fishing and gardening, and was skilled at growing fruits and vegetables. He enjoyed history, politics, nature, and travel. He and Mary spent many years traveling the world including summers in Greece while taking students on tours to share his love of Greek culture. Steve was the patriarch of his family and, as the oldest brother, was a role model to his siblings and family exemplifying the importance of hard work and encouragement of higher education. However, his most joy came from being a caring Papou. Nothing made Steve happier than sharing stories of his life with his grandchildren and making them laugh.

Steve was an active member of the Order of AHEPA and the Northern California Pan Icarian Brotherhood for over 70 years. He was a member of St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church since 1958 and was a constant staple at the annual Greek Food Festival.

Steve lived life to the fullest and truly was one of a kind. He will be deeply missed.

Trisagion will be held at 6 PM Monday June 19 at St Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church at 920 W. March Ln, Stockton CA.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM June 20 at St. at Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church.

Interment at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family invites you to the Makaria immediately following all services.

The family requests memorial donations to be made to St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church or Hospice of San Joaquin in his name.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Facaros family.

Elvira Cervantes

July 3, 1952 - June 7, 2023

Our dear mother Elvira E. Cervantes sadly passed away on June 7th, 2023 at the age of 70. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there for her children from the time they each took their first breath until the time she took her last. Elvira generously gave her time and resources to help many of those in need. She had many friends and was a well-loved member in the Stockton community. Elvira was preceded in death by her mother Vitaliana Polo and her father Pantaleon Montenegro. She is survived by her husband Armando Cervantes, their children Zuriel Cervantes (Dynah), Zerlina Cervantes-Nunes (Kyle), Zachary Cervantes (Marissa), her grandchildren Ikaika Cervantes, Calista Cervantes , Charlotte Cervantes, and her brother Alberto Enriquez.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 7:30pm with a rosary starting at 5:00pm on Monday, June 19th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cervantes family.

Tarsem Singh

August 16, 1932 - June 3, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 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 Singh family.

Say Vann

June 1, 1939 - June 2, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 1:30pm on Thursday, June 15th 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 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 Vann family.

Betty Buchman

April 16, 1928 - June 2, 2023

Betty Buchman, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2023, following a long and happy life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Buchman, DDS (married in 1954), her parents Ellen and Ronald Sanders, brother Charles Byrne (Francis), sisters Ellen McMahon (Hugh), Pat Doughty (Glen), Nancy Laney (Dale), and grandson, Ryan Buchman.

She is survived by her three sons, Mark (Lyndee), Brad (Gloria) and Scott (Dayle), as well as her grandchildren Sara, Brittani, Cal, Maia, Dayna, Riana, Jessica and Marcus Buchman.

Betty was born in Detroit Michigan on April 16, 1928, and lived there until she was seven years old.  In 1936 her mother, Ellen, re-married, and Betty and her siblings received a remarkable new stepfather, Ronald “RC” Sanders. They moved to San Diego and resided in the Mission Hills neighborhood, where Betty and her siblings attended school.  Betty graduated from San Diego State University, and later worked as a lab technician at San Diego Public Health.  She also worked in a private doctor’s office as a lab technician in Miami, Florida before applying to dental school to become a dental hygienist.

Betty matriculated at the UCSF School of Dentistry and completed her degree in dental hygiene. It was there that she met a dashing young dental student and the love of her life, Robert Buchman.  They enjoyed dating and living in San Francisco, later marrying in Berkeley, California.  Following the completion of their studies, her husband Robert enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside CA, where their first son, Mark, was born.

Following this, “Betty and Bob” (as they came to be known) moved to Stockton, California, where Robert began his private solo dental practice.  Betty initially worked as a clinical hygienist, office manager, and homemaker.  Betty later had two more boys, Brad and Scott, and somehow continued to manage her home, three bustling boys, and remained the primary accountant and CFO for Bob’s dental practice, which she continued to do until his retirement.

Betty was involved for many years in Junior Aide rummage sales and later in the Stockton chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of America (ALSSOA), where she and Bob enjoyed cooking together and coordinating fundraising events.  Betty and Bob were also active members in Lincoln Presbyterian Church, enjoying worship, bible study and fellowship together with neighbors and friends.

In addition to her occupational and community pursuits, Betty was a gifted and highly skilled homemaker, mother, and wife. She enjoyed summer swimming with her sons in Belmont pool, watching her sons’ events as they grew up through high school and college, and socializing with neighbors on many occasions.  Betty also was an accomplished camper, fisherman, and even hunter, joining Bob and her sons on countless trips in the San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada mountains, Northern California beaches and throughout the Western US. As their sons grew up and left home, Betty and Bob purchased a cabin in Pinecrest and spent much time together there enjoying the forest, lakes and streams. Their sons and grandchildren spent innumerable trips with them there, enjoying all that nature has to offer.

Betty had a full and wonderful life, highlighted by her effusive kindness to all, her love for family and friends, and her unshakable faith in the goodness of others.  She faced many serious health challenges throughout her life but took each in full stride and never complained once. Betty’s ever-present joyful disposition and happiness were an inspiration and a delight to all who knew her. 

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:30pm on Monday, June 19th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Per the family’s request, services will be private.

Flowers can be sent to the Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Backman Rd. Lodi, California 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Buchman family.

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