Reynaldo Arriola

March 15, 1939 - September 2, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 8:00pm on Wednesday, September 13th, 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 Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at St George’s Catholic Church, located at 120 W. 5th Street, Stockton, CA 95206

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Arriola family.

Chester George

February 27, 1934 ~ September 1, 2023

Chester George, 89, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, when he and his late wife, Alice Rosemary “Rose” George, would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Chester was born on February 27, 1934, to Elias James and Stella Maisie George in Heart’s Content, Newfoundland, Canada. He worked at the Heart’s Content Cable Station after high school graduation. After moving to San Francisco in 1965, he had a distinguished career in communications for almost 50 years.  

Chester was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend to many. He touched the lives of those around him with his devotion, compassion, honesty, and wisdom; his memory will forever be cherished by those who knew him.

He is survived by sons Perry, Chester “Paul” (Nicole), and Darron (Irma) and family; grandchildren Miriam (Chris), Jacquelyn, Matthew, Naomi (Steven), and Brandon; great-grandchildren Nathaniel, James, Noah, Travis, William, and Noelle; siblings Elizabeth (John), Graham “Bud” (Beverly), Jerry (Michael), Derek (Jeanine), Lynn; In-laws Kenneth (Winnie), Mervyn (Frederica), Gordon (Violet), Rona, Claudette “Coady,” Basil “Bas,” Harry, and Cyril; close friends Jeannie, Roy, Agnes, Corrine, Colleen, Claire, Romain, Marilyn, Jack, Eleanor, Shirley, John “Johnny Boy,” Dianna, Wendy, Kim, Pam, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and countless friends.

Chester was predeceased by his wife, parents, brother Jim, sisters Judy and Shirley, grandson Michael, and many in-laws.

Chester led a fulfilling life characterized by dedication and service to the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist and his role as a Freemason. He will be remembered for his hours on the golf course and at the fitness center working out and the many lectures and sound advice he gave, which left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 1055 S. Lower Sacramento Rd. Lodi, CA 95242. The graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99, and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240. After the committal, a reception will follow back at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist. All who wish to pay their respects are welcome to attend. However, if you cannot attend and want to view the memorial service online, it will be streamed on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stjojnslodi, and the committal will be streamed on the YouTube channelhttps://www.viewlogies.net/cherokee/klnOAQG3I?pin=241467 Please contact the family for an access code.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Episcopal Church of St John the Baptist Memorial Building Fund (www.stjohnsoflodi.org) at the above address or your local animal shelter, which both held special meaning to Chester George.

Chester George will live forever in our hearts and minds, and his legacy will continue through his shared love and memories.

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Edna Ramos

June 7, 1956 - August 31, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 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, September 15th, 2023 at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, located at 3847 N. Sutter Street, Stockton, CA 95204.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramos family.

Edward Caul

June 21, 1925 - August 29, 2023

Edward Caul left us suddenly on August 29, 2023, after a prolonged decline in health. He lived with these challenges with dignity and courage. It is with sorrow that we say goodbye to this warm, loving man who did so much for others. We will mourn him and miss him forever.

Ed was a man of vision, compassion, integrity, character and perseverance. These attributes were accompanied by a keen sense of humor, often with a twinkle in his eye. He embodied the spirit of the 1940’s known as the “Greatest Generation”.

He was born on June 21, 1925, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Henry Joseph Caul and Martha Fuller Caul. The family added two daughters, Doris and Marion, and a son David. Ed led an idyllic childhood despite the Depression. 

He attended New Jersey public schools. Ed’s kindergarten teacher told each student what their future would be. She told Ed he would become a Doctor and he never doubted her prediction. Ed graduated from high school with honors in 1941 at the age of 16. He wanted to join the military, but his parents refused to sign for him. Instead, he became the first in his family to attend college when he accepted a scholarship to Johns Hopkins University. He soon enlisted in the Navy Reserve Program V12 Unit. The Navy then transferred all of the east coast medical students, including Ed, to Harvard University. Ed felt Hopkins was more challenging.

In 1945, Ed married Barbara Brinton in New York City at St Patrick’s Cathedral. They lived in Boston until Ed graduated from Harvard in 1950 with both a DMD and a MD. Ed completed his internship at University of Chicago Clinics. His first son, Christopher (Susana Hinojosa) was born in 1950. His commitment to the V12 Program then ended and Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant. On the day of his enlistment, the Korean War began. He became a Captain that day and was sent to San Pedro, California, to await deployment. Twin daughters Vicki (Raymond Posey) and Lisa (Bob Harrington) were born in Los Angeles in 1951.

Ed was deployed not to Korea, but to Germany to take part in the training and setting up of MASH units. Son Jefferies (Linda Doherty) was born in 1953. When his commitment to the Army was completed, the family moved to San Mateo, where Ed completed Internal Medical residencies in San Francisco at the VA Hospital and French Hospital. He completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Stanford University Hospital. His last daughter, Abby (Rob Scott), was born in San Mateo in 1956. At that time, fellow Harvard classmate, Dr. Weldon West, encouraged  Ed to consider a move to Stockton California, then a small and growing community.

In 1956 Ed and Dr. Donald Fowell formed a practice that became Stockton Cardiology Medical Group. As a medical provider Ed excelled in the qualities that best served his patients. He was able to effectively communicate. He was empathetic and caring. He respected his patients and that respect was mutual. Ed provided the highest standards of care.  His training and knowledge continued to expand  throughout his long career.  After 40 years, Ed retired from SCMG in 1996, but continued his commitment with St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Ed strived to bring cutting edge Cardiology Services to his patients and the community. To achieve this lofty goal, he became an active leader at St Joseph’s Hospital/Medical Center (now Dignity Health). During his involvement at St. Joseph’s he demonstrated valued leadership in many positions including: Chief of Staff 1966, Chief of Medicine 1968-69, Chair of the Intensive Care Unit (which led to the formation of the first Cardiac Intensive Care Unit), Director of Cardiac Services, and Medical Director the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit from its inception to 2010.

In his vision to bring superior cardiac services to St. Joseph’s, Ed was instrumental in the development of the Echocardiography Department (one of the first in the State), the EKG Department, the Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service, and the Cardiac Intensive  Care Unit, which was dedicated to him in 1997.

His goals were realized by close liaisons and support with the hospital administrators and staff. His relationship with Edward G. Schroeder, Larry Philips, and hospital staff was one of mutual respect and trust. With their combined efforts the advances of St. Joseph’s Cardiac Services led to the establishment of the Cardiac Surgical Program.

 In addition to his affiliation with St. Joseph’s, Ed was a member of the San Joaquin Medical Society, the San Joaquin Foundation of Medical Care, and  the San Joaquin Heart Association. He was chairman and technical advisor to the new paramedic committee working with the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors to establish the first Paramedic Services. He was an adjunct Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific.

Throughout his career, Ed was a devoted family man. When Ed and Frances Rosen Byrne married in 1982, Ed’s family increased with the addition of stepsons, James and Chris Byrne.

He was a true Renaissance man, exemplifying the definition of a “person with many talents and areas of knowledge”. He loved family and  the practice of medicine. He was forever learning and advancing his knowledge. He loved people, life, nature, photography (building a darkroom), travel, and physical activity, including tennis, sailing, skiing, hiking, horseback riding and dancing. He loved gardening, especially his yellow roses.  He loved music. He was a creative and innovative builder with various projects at home and at his cabin. He enjoyed teaching his favorite things to his children and grandchildren.

He retreated to his beloved cabin, Camorest, in the Sierras for relaxation, family gatherings, boating, hiking, reading and listening to classical music.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, wife (Barbara), grandson Aaron, and daughter-in-law, Susana Hinojosa.

He is survived by his wife, Frances, his children (Chris, Vicki, Lisa, Jeff, Abby), James and Chris Byrne, and his brother David Caul.  He leaves a legacy of 13 grandchildren:  Brent, Joel, Kelly, Colleen, Rafa, Nick, Glennon, Sarah, Janice, Robert, Eddy, Ryan, Katie and soon to be 15 great grandchildren.  Also he is survived by his sister-in-law, Sandy DeBenedetti (Frank), and his friend and sister-in-law, Sherri Rosen, along with many nieces and nephews.

It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to this warm, loving man who gave so much to others.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Ronald Del Carlo

February 6, 1943 - August 28, 2023

Ronald Gene Del Carlo, “Ronnie”, was born February 6, 1943 to Italian immigrant parents, Theodore Del Carlo and Inez Celli. Ronnie passed away on August 28, 2023 with his family by his side.

Ronnie’s passion was farming. In his younger years, he founded King’s Crown Asparagus Packing with close friends. His highlight of the year was tomato harvest, with his son, who he was extremely proud of for taking the lead in the farming operation for over 25 years. Ronnie also served Air Force Reserves.

Ronnie was a kind, gentle man with a heart of gold. His daughter was his princess. He was the best listener and would be ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.  He loved to cook everything! Curing olives was his specialty and he proudly shared with his friends and family.

Ronnie was a wonderful father and husband. He is survived by his loving wife, Janie, of 55 years, daughter Michelle (Bruce) Halldorson, son Dino (Nicole) Del Carlo, grandchildren Mia, Anthony, Nathan and Andrew. He also leaves behind his sister, Linda (Joey) Ratto, nieces and nephew Joanna (Matthieu) Esteve, Jenifer (Michael Boito) and Michael (Jacqueline) Ratto, great nieces Gianna Baley and Lucianna Boito, great nephews Nicolas Esteve, Joseph Ratto and Nicolo Ratto and sister in law Lynette (Gary) Selesia.

Donations can be made to:
Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95204 or charity of your choice.

SERVICE:
Funeral services will be held at Cathedral of Annunciation, 400 W. Rose St, Stockton, CA 95203 on September 12, 2023 at 3pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Del Carlo family.

Ngu Ly

January 1, 1956 - August 24, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 2:30pm on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 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, September 19th, 2023 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 Ly family.

Craig Roley

March 10, 1949 - August 24, 2023

Craig Thomas Roley was born on March 10, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Leonard and Betty (McNeece) Roley. Craig went home to the Lord on August 24, 2023 at the age of 74.

The family moved to California shortly after his birth. He was an ardent fan and also a minority owner of his beloved Green Bay Packer football team. He enjoyed showing friends proof of his ownership in the team.

At the age of 12 years old, Craig and his brother Gary started working after school, weekends and during summer vacations in their father’s business “Roley’s Chevron, Inc.” In 1978, Craig started his own business “Old World Chimney Sweep”. After 29 and a half years, he sold the business and retired.

Craig loved and owned antique automobiles, furniture and anything that was unusual. Craig and close friend Bob Keck were the “original pickers”.

Survivors, son Justin Roley, grandson Sean Savage, great-grandchildren Travis and Hailey Savage, brother Gary Roley Sr. (Greta), nephew Gary Roley II and daughters Jessica and Alyssa, and niece Jennifer Gentry (Dave).

As requested by Craig, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Childrens’ Home of Stockton 430 N Pilgrim Stockton, CA 95205, or Mary Graham Children’s Foundation P.O. Box 792 Stockton, CA 95201 or the Emergency Food Bank, 7 W. Scotts Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 8th at 1:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Park Vineyard Chapel.

“Happy trails. ‘Till we meet again” -Roy Rodgers

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, September 8th, 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 Roley family.

Emanuel Merlos

November 26, 1988 - August 23, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, September 6th, 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 Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, located at 3847 N. Sutter Street, Stockton, CA 95204

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Merlos family.

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