Wayne Howe

November 22, 1947 - June 3, 2023

On June 3, 2023, Wayne L. Howe of Jackson, California, age 75, died from a heart attack in Southern California. His daughter Tricia and son-in-law Efrain “Chris” Esparza were right beside him. The world has lost a wonderful husband, brother, brother-in-law, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

In 1947, on November 22nd, Wayne was born. In Tell City, Indiana, to Frank and Lucille Howe. He and his family moved to Stockton, California, when he was a little child. Following his graduation from Franklin High School in 1965, Wayne enrolled in Delta College with an engineering major. (He needed a few more credits to earn his AA.) He and his wife Patricia made Jackson, California their home.

He was given the opportunity to work as an engineer at Valley Industries, where he helped design hitches, beginning an 18-year career in engineering. Wayne relocated to Jackson, California in 1989 and started working as a millwright for Georgia Pacific, where he stayed through all the company’s changes.

One of his best moments in life was when he married Patricia, his true love, in 1967. Patricia was everything to him, and she was his sole source of motivation. Did you know they were the neighborhood’s sweethearts? Tricia and Tisha, their identical twin daughters, were born in 1971. They soon after welcomed Malissa, another daughter, into the family in 1973.

His girls all understood how much he loved them and how he always made time to “Smell the Roses” He would simply talk to us while telling us stories, never failing to show us how much he loved us.

Wayne is survived by a wife, Patricia, and Three children: Tricia, Tisha, and Malissa. He also had eight loving grandchildren: Jadin, Christian, Andres “Andy”, Eric, Christina, Austin, Jennifer, and Mandy. He also was blessed to have two great-grandchildren: Amelia and Violet. He is also survived by one brother Gary Howe and Stepsister Lucy Soria. (He has now been reunited with his mother, father, and two additional brothers, Donald, and Larry Howe)

Wayne is a Vietnam War veteran. He proudly served in the Air Force, rising to the rank of Sargent. In Wayne’s life, his time in the Air Force had a significant impact. He said the Air Force taught him something bigger than himself. Many Vietnam War Veterans kept quiet about the horrors they faced while defending the honored values of democracy and freedom for a variety of reasons. Many veterans who were returning to American soil only wished to escape their wartime nightmares. Many people were incredibly humble about their selfless and brave acts. And for many others, their experiences were simply too upsetting to discuss. When questioned, he often talked about his experiences, including parachute jumping, making, and losing a lot of friends. Later in life, I learned that his best buddy had saved his life.

Since his retirement in 2011, he has made time to visit his daughters, He also enjoyed visiting casinos! But his biggest achievement came when he gave his entire life to God while serving in the Air Force.

On July 5, 2023, at 1:00 PM, services will be held in Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California. You can send flowers to Wayne Howe at Cherokee Memorial Park.

On July 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm, a military burial will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery. The playing of Taps will be followed by the folding and presentation of the American flag. The last resting place for his wife, daughter Tricia, and son-in-law Efrain “Chris” will be the same cemetery. Members of the Air Force and his immediate relatives will lay him to rest.

Wayne was always a friendly, caring, and loving individual. He adored his wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-laws, mother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family (first, second, third, etc. cousins), and friends. All of them, he sincerely loved.

His parting words are his favorite proverb: “Take Time to Smell the Roses” To be able to experience and appreciate more of the environment around you entails consciously training your mind to be attentive and present at the moment.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Howe family.

Michele Yates

September 27, 1955 - June 27, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:30am - 1:30pm on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 8th 2023 at the Sierra View Mausoleum in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Yates family.

Gerald Johnson

July 20, 1938 - June 26, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:0am on Friday, July 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 10:00am on Friday, July 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 Johnson family.

Charles Roosma

April 8, 1953 - June 26, 2023

On the morning of June 26th, 2023, Charles L. Roosma peacefully passed away in his home at the age of 70, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with cancer. Charles was known for his talkative nature and generous spirit, always ready to lend a helping hand and share captivating stories with anyone he encountered. His greatest triumph was the substantial amount of time he gifted to his family, creating cherished and enduring memories for everyone, especially his beloved grandchildren.

Born on April 8th, 1953 in Walnut Creek, CA, to Albert and Barbara Roosma, he was the third of five children. Throughout his life, he resided in various cities across California, including Orinda, San Luis Obispo, Huntington Beach, and most recently, Lodi. He pursued his education at Diablo Valley College, UC Berkeley, and CSU Cal Poly, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. While Charles considered himself a “jack of all trades” due to the variety of jobs he held, his 24 years at Lustre Cal Nameplate Corporation were particularly memorable for him.

On April 11th, 1977, Charles married Pamela, the love of his life, with whom he shared 46 years of happiness and two children. He was incredibly devoted to his family and friends and frequently volunteered for activities, ranging from craft fairs and music concerts to sports tournaments. Charles had a deep passion for reading, storytelling, learning, traveling, camping, martial arts (Judo), and experimenting with new gadgets. He had a long-standing affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, having been a member during his youth and later serving as an assistant scout leader for his son’s troop. Moreover, he strongly believed in the importance of blood donation and took pride in donating regularly beginning from the age of 15. He left a profound legacy of love and strength, which stands as both a testament to his character and a guide for those who follow after.

Charles is survived by his spouse, Pamela Roosma, his son Joseph Roosma (Edilma), his daughter Mary Roosma (Aaron), his grandchildren Evelyn Roosma and David Harris, and his sisters Doreen Rau and Elizabeth Bluhm.

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 8:00pm on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 in the Merlot Room at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A memorial/celebration of life for Charles will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Lodi, CA.

In memory of Charles, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, the Loel Senior Center of Lodi, or a foundation of your choice.

Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/ guestbook.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Roosma family.

Florine Trachiotis

January 19, 1937 - June 25, 2023

Our Mother, Florine Trachiotis passed away peacefully on on June 25th 2023.

She was very loved and will be missed terribly.

She was predeceased by her Father, Edward Dezzani, and her Mother
Florine Rautert.

One of her passions was being a teacher at Stagg High School where she taught American Government/economics and History.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Trachiotis, Greg Trachiotis ( Tanya) and her daughter, Michelle Banducci ( John)  Granddaughter, Alexandra Trachiotis.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, July 13th, 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 Trachiotis family.

Octavio Ospina

March 27, 1937 - June 23, 2023

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A reception will follow immediately after the service at our J. Charles Irwin Reception Center.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ospina family.

Michael Amador

September 8, 1988 - June 20, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Michael, our loving son, brother, grandson, and friend to all whose lives he touched. He left us while sleeping peacefully on June 20th, 2023. He was born September 8th, 1988 in Stockton, California to Theresa and Leonard Amador.

As a child Michael loved playing baseball, Playing Pokemon, and wrestling with his little brother Matthew. He loved taking trips and greatly enjoyed camping at Pinecrest every year. Michael was a star baseball player in little league and an all star pitcher. Michael graduated from Bear Creek High School in 2006. It was in high school where Michael grew a love for golf. his grandfather worked with him to improve his golf swing but Michael was a natural and competitive. Michael also enjoyed fishing with his father and was an avid collector of items that were valuable to him.

After high school Michael began working for BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse where he worked as a server for almost 10 years. In 2017 Michael began working for Tesla as a Lead Production Associate in Fremont, California. He loved his position and would spend every Saturday talking about his job duties to his family. Michael was full of personality, a movie buff, and loved exploring. His greatest asset was his perfect smile that would light up any room he was in and will forever be remembered as “Big Mike” who was respectful to everyone he met.

Michael is survived by his parents, brother Matthew Amador, his paternal grandmother Elizabeth Amador, and his maternal grandparents Ray and Ventura Jimenez. Michael will be deeply missed by his cousins, aunts, uncles, and all knew and loved him.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:00am - 12:30pm on Friday, July 7th, 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 1:00pm on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Amador family.

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