Ravinder Sahota

November 25, 1938 - April 17, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 26th, 2024 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 Sahota family.

Lannie Joe

In Loving Memory of Lannie Joe
December 7, 1934 – April 16, 2024

Born in Toisan, China, on December 7, 1934, to Po Siu Fong and Tin Fee Fong, Lannie Joe emigrated to the United States and settled in Stockton, California where she would meet and marry her husband, Donald Quock Yen Joe, in 1960.

Between 1960 and 1965, Lannie and Donald would have 4 children, Danny, Linda, Doris, and Dale. But for the love and support of Lannie and Donald, all 4 children continue to thrive in their respective lives.

Besides her 4 children, with all her heart, Lannie loved and doted over her 8 grandchildren, Derek, Matthew, Jared, Zachary, Kyle, Sami, Sydney, and Riley.

Lannie is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Donald Joe, in 2014 and is survived by her sister, Judy Wong, of Sacramento, eldest son, Danny Joe, of Daly City, eldest daughter, Linda Joe, of San Ramon, youngest daughter, Doris Joe Lem and her husband, Wayne Lem, of Pleasanton, and youngest son, Dale Joe and his wife, ThuAnn Joe, of Rocklin, grandchildren, Derek Lem, Matthew Lem, Jared Lem, Zachary Lem, Kyle Kubota, Sami Kubota, Sydney Joe, and Riley Joe.

Lannie’s legacy of love, compassion and selfless dedication to her family will be carried on by her children and grandchildren.

While we are all heartbroken, we are comforted to know that Lannie and Donald have been reunited and will resume their daily walks together and forever.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Joe family.

Tom Michel

Walter Thomas “Tom” Michel passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 15, 2024 at his home in Walnut Grove, California. Tom was born in Hollister, Missouri on November 21,1934 to parents Walter and Lois Michel. When he was two years old, his family escaped the Great Depression and made their way to Sacramento, California, where Tom enjoyed an idyllic childhood, filled with outdoor adventures. He developed a love of motorcycles at a young age and started racing in his late teens. He especially loved the long enduro races through the desert. He was a very skilled rider, and has many trophies to prove it! Tom graduated from Grant Union High School in 1952 and obtained an Associate of Arts Degree from Stockton College. He was an expert marksman during U.S. Army Basic Training and a Reservist for six years.

After a brief stint with the Stockton Fire Department, Tom went to work as an Assistant Engineer at Aerojet in Rancho Cordova, where he met his future wife, Carolyn Butler. They married in April 1960 and were blessed with three children, Kelli, Tommy and Kristen. In 1969, Tom went to work for the Weights and Measures Division of the State of California, where he wore many hats. Much of his time was spent traveling up and down the state on various projects. As he liked to say, “He knew the territory!” He ended his 28-year career in 1997, retiring as a Supervising Specialist.

Tom maintained contact with a large circle of close friends dating back to his early childhood. For many years, he and Carolyn were members of the Cal-Tex Motorcycle Club, where they made many friends and enjoyed traveling “on two wheels” throughout the United States and Canada. Tom was a lifetime member of the Stockton Motorcycle Club. Prior to retirement and beyond, he enjoyed playing ball with the Golden Seniors Softball Club of Sacramento. Tom loved the Sierra Nevada mountains, where he could fish the streams and backpack through the high country.

After a 34-year marriage, Tom and Carolyn divorced. It was then that Tom was introduced to Lauren Tholborn, the daughter of one of his long-time friends. They instantly “clicked,” and were married in December 1995. Lauren brought her 10-year old son Casey into the marriage, and Tom embraced him as his own, sharing with him his love of the outdoors. Though no longer married, Tom and Lauren remained the very best of friends.

Tom will be deeply missed, but we take comfort in knowing that he is with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his sister Phyllis Byouk and brother Chet Michel; his children Kelli Whittaker (Mark), Tom Michel Jr. (Lena) and Kristen Mackey, and their mother Carolyn McAllister; stepson Casey Tholborn (Mandi); 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and, his soulmate Lauren Michel.

Services

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 444 N. American Street, Stockton, California, with a luncheon to follow at the church. Following lunch, Committal will take place at Sierra View Mausoleum at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Michel family.

Leonor Acosta

January 19, 1951 - April 13, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:45am on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, April 29th, 2024 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 Acosta family.

Maria Cortez

September 10, 1950 - April 12, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 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 Cortez family.

Ernest Rodriguez

October 4, 1942 - April 10, 2024

Ernest M. Rodriguez passed away April 10, 2024 after reassuring his family that he was ready to be with Jesus. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and remained confident of his eternal destination throughout his month-long battle in the hospital leading to his death. 

Ernie was born October 4, 1942 to the late Gilbert and Josephine Rodriguez and grew up in Stockton. He was preceded in death by seven of his siblings and his daughter, Andrea. He is survived by the love of his life, Lina; sons Ernest Jr. and Joseph; stepchildren Kim (wife Kerry), Tami, and Tracy; grandchildren Landen, Katie, Tanner, Kacey, Hayden, and Tatem; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Dolores Cheribel and Richard Rodriguez.

Ernie worked for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department for 27 years until his retirement in 1999. Ernie married Lina in 1987 and they established a successful life and family. They did everything together, and loved each other more every day. Their love was very evident to their family and friends and set an example for generations to come. 

In addition to building a life with Lina, Ernie spent his time in the outdoors fishing, camping, and golfing, and enjoyed running marathons in his earlier years. He also loved watching SF Giants games and going to the casinos with Lina and his sister-in-law, Yolie.

Ernie devoted his life to serving the Lord and was a loyal Parishioner of St. Michael’s Church. His faith was inspiring and he showed the love of Jesus to everyone with whom he interacted. His quiet, calming presence and big bear hugs will be greatly missed.

A Rosary will be held Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at St. Michael's Church, 5882 N. Ashley Lane, Stockton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church also.

Committal will be private for family at Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Lodi.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rodriguez family.

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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