Daniel C. Tachera, Jr.

Daniel C. Tachera Jr.
March 19, 1981-April 24, 2024

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel, who left us unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, due to a heart attack. Daniel was a beloved husband and father whose vibrant spirit and deep love for his family were the cornerstones of his life. He cherished family vacations, had a passion for the outdoors, and was a dedicated fan of the A's and the 49ers. His passions included music, video gaming, and cultivating an impressive collection of baseball cards. Daniel’s enduring spirit of adventure, love, and kindness will forever inspire those fortunate enough to have known him. We find comfort in faith, knowing that he is now at peace in heaven. Let Daniel’s light and love leave a permanent mark in our hearts.

Survived by:
Spouse: Svetlana Tachera
Children: Eliyana Tachera, Gianna Tachera and Juliyana Tachera
Mother: Anita O’Neill
Grandparents: Cesar and Debbie Perez
Other family: Danielle Lamb, Chalena Perez, Zoey Lamb and many more family and friends who loved him dearly.

Preceded in death by:
Father: Daniel P. Tachera
Mother: Lela Perez
Grandmother: Mary Tachera
Grandmother: Joy Perez

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 8th, 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 Tachera family.

Lydia Costa

March 20, 1928 - April 24, 2024

Lydia Costa of Lodi passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 96.  She was born on March 20, 1928 in Oakland, CA to Portuguese immigrants Eurico Fontes and Margaret Souza Fontes.  She lost her mother at the young age of two; raised subsequently by her step-mother Rosa Morgado Fontes and father in Ryde, Bishop Tract and Stockton where they lived, farmed and raised a family.  Lydia’s Portuguese heritage was dear to her.  She was active in the Portuguese community of Stockton and kept in close and frequent contact with her extended family in the old country.  In 1951, she wed Albert Costa of Sacramento and were together for 60 years until Albert’s passing in 2011.  In addition to Lodi, they lived in Sacramento and Thornton.  Lydia is survived by sons Michael (Shelli) Costa and David (Mark) Costa; grandson Anthony Michael Costa; beloved brother Arlind (Jean) Fontes; and the sister she treasured Beatrice (Robert) Fowler; as well as nephews and nieces she loved. 

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA with the gravesite committal to follow at approximately 11:00 am.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Costa family.

Piara Singh

In loving memory of Piara Singh Uppal
July 14, 1944 - April 24, 2024

Piara Singh Uppal (son of Late Bukan Singh and Late Banti Kaur) was born on July 15, 1944 in Village Uppal Khalsa (Jalandhar District), Punjab, India as the youngest of 7 siblings. He went to Arya High School in Nurmahal and college in Jalandhar prior to migrating over to the USA. He was a kind loving soul with a compassionate heart who left a positive impact on those who were fortunate to cross his path. His sudden passing leaves the entire family deeply mourning his loss, who will forever cherish the joy and love he brought into their lives. The beloved departed soul leaves behind wife Narinder Kaur Uppal, daughter Late Rajveen Kaur Uppal, daughter Malvinderpal Kaur Dhanda, son in law Sarjiwan Singh Dhanda, grandsons, sister, nieces, nephews, and many other loved ones near and far. 

ਨਾਂਗੇ ਆਵਨੁ ਨਾਂਗੇ ਜਾਨਾ ॥ਕੋਇ ਨ ਰਹਿਹੈ ਰਾਜਾ ਰਾਨਾ ॥
Naked we come, and naked we go.
No one, not even the kings and queens, shall remain. ||1||
(Bhagat Kabir.SGGS:1157)

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 4th, 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 Singh family.

Agapito Baliton Jr.

September 27, 1953 - April 23, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 16th, 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 1:00pm on Friday, May 17th, 2024 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 Baliton family.

George Butler II

October 13, 1939 - April 22, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at Progressive Community Church, located at 2820 S B. Street, Stockton, CA 95206.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at Progressive Community Church, located at 2820 S B. Street, Stockton, CA 95206.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Butler family.

Edir Azevedo Corbett

July 23, 1940 - April 21, 2024

Surrounded by her loving family Edir peacefully passed on April 21, 2024.

Edir Pereira was born in Brazil on July 23, 1940. In Brazil she met and married the first love of her life, and the father of her future children, Antonio Azevedo, on September 27, 1958. While Antonio worked as a butcher in Rio de Janeiro, Edir had their first child, Fernando in 1959. Coming to America for more opportunities for their small family, they moved to Stockton, CA and arrived on July 23, 1962, which was Edir’s 22nd birthday. Antonio continued his career as a butcher at Alpine Meat Packing Company. Edir took care of the family, and almost a year to the date of their arriving in Stockton, their first daughter Angela was born. Edir gave birth to Liene at the end of 1964 to complete their family. Edir and Antonio taught their children their strong work ethics and were grateful to raise their children in Stockton. While the children were young, the family participated in Portuguese community events, and they were able to visit Brazil in 1973 and again in 1987. Unfortunately, that was the last trip they had together, when Antonio became ill and passed away on January 21, 1988.

In 1992, through a neighbor, Tamara introduced Edir to Robert Corbett, a Korean veteran, and retired Police Chief in Missouri, who was also Tamara’s father. With Robert, Edir found a second chance of finding true love and they married on May 5, 1997. With this marriage, Robert brought his 2 adult children, Tamara and Robert and his young son Phillip. Edir and Robert loved to travel to Hawaii and frequently went to casinos. Edir was very lucky and loved to gamble. After 16 years of marriage Robert passed on March 30, 2013.

While her children were growing, Edir took a job at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Housekeeping Department, which lasted for almost 20 years. She loved her job, her co-workers, and the patients, and was occasionally asked to be a Spanish and Portuguese translator. Edir was a wonderful cook and shared her recipes with her daughters who have passed the recipes down to their children. Edir was a woman of faith and loved her family, grandchildren, and friends.

Edir is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Antonio Azevedo and Robert Corbett, numerous Brazilian family members and friends.

She is survived by her son, Fernando (Susan) Azevedo, daughters Angie (Mike) Kant and Liene (Gary) Roman. Her grandchildren Natalia Roman, Courtney (Spencer) Ferdun, Danielle (Joey) Novara, Lauren Azevedo, Lindsey Azevedo and great grandchild Silas Ferdun, stepchildren Tamara Rider, Robert (Melinda) Corbett, Phillip Corbett, several step-grandchildren and great step-granchildren.

Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park’s Evergreen Chapel on Tuesday, May 7th at 10 am, interment to follow.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Corbett family.

Carlos Coelho

February 15, 1975 - April 21, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Friday, May 10th, 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 10:00am on Friday, May 10th, 2024 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 Coelho family.

Miwako Nukida

January 1, 1930 - April 19, 2024

Miwako was known for her attention to detail, dedication to her family, and love for the Lord. In 1964, she came from Japan to the states with her husband, William Nukida, and their 6 children: Ruth, Joy, Grace, Tim, Faith, and Esther. She and her husband dedicated their lives to ensure their children had a strong Christian foundation. Miwako also enjoyed spending time with loved ones, cooking traditional Japanese cuisine, reading her bible, visiting her family in Japan, going out to eat, shopping, and sewing. Rest in peace, dear Miwako Nukida. Your memory will live on in the hearts of those who cherished you.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 21st, 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 Nukida family.

Christopher Torres

August 26, 1995 - April 19, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:00pm on Monday, May 13th, 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 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 14th, 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 Torres family.

Gregory Medina

December 18, 1955 - April 19, 2024

Greg was born December 18, 1955 to Lillian and Frank Medina of Stockton. He attended Waterloo grammar school and Linden High School from which he graduated. Shortly after he graduated he went to work for Stockton Scavenger Association which later became Waste Management. Greg worked for the company for approximately 40 years. Following his retirement from Waste Management he worked for various companies driving truck with the last being Tiger Lines. He has many friends from his various employments.

Greg was a loving brother to his sister Barbara and his brother Gary. Greg enjoyed biking with his friends, playing racquetball, hiking, and traveling to Palm Springs. Greg also liked watching Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, and Outer Limits. He liked old movies, jazz music, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Greg liked a good steak and a cocktail with dinner. Greg had a great memory and a good sense of humor. Favorite comedian would be Steve Martin. Greg was able to recall from memory funny lines from Steve Martin as well as quotes from movies and television. Greg extensively researched anything he was interested in, from telephone pole insulators to 4 wheel drive jeeps. Greg had a jeep that he took over the Rubicon trail which at the time was one of the hardest off road trails in California.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Greg due to a brain tumor. Greg was diagnosed in the later part of February 2024 with an inoperable aggressive brain tumor. He was cared for by Novellas Assisted Living of Stockton with medical and comfort needs met by Hospice of San Joaquin. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2024.

We find comfort in knowing Greg did not suffer and that now he is at peace in heaven. You are never really gone until all those that knew you are gone too. Donations in Greg’s name can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Greg is survived by:
Sister: Barbara Cocola
Brother: Gary Medina
Sister in law: Janice Gilford Medina
Nephew: Paul Cocola
Niece: Joanna McCormack
God Daughter: Samantha Harrison
God Son: Sandor Lawrence Harrison

Proceeded in death by:
Father: Frank Medina
Mother: Lillian Medina

Memorial Service Information:
Date: Friday May 10, 2024
Time: 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, California 95240
Placement of ashes to follow memorial service at Mary and Joseph Wall

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Medina family.

Burness "Bernie" Mettler

June 4, 1937 - April 17, 2024

Burness “Bernie” Ray  Mettler of Lodi passed  away on April 17 , 2024 at  the age of 86. He was  born In Lodi, California on  June 4, 1937 to Raymond  A. Mettler and Regina K.  Mettler. As a youth, Bernie  was involved in 4-Hand  FFA as well as playing the  trumpet in the Lodi High  School band. He attended  Victor Elementary School  and Lodi High School.  After high school, he  attended San Joaquin  College and then graduated from U.C. Davis in 1961 with a degree in  Viticulture and Enology.  On December 16,1961,  Bernie married Sally Anna  Rice whom he had met at  college the year before.  They settled in Lodi and over the years were  blessed with four children. 

Bernie was a member  of the California National  Guard for 8 years. He was  active with the Young  Farmers Association, and  Lodi Grape Growers. He  was a member of Zion  Reformed Church and was  active on the church consistory and often served as  an usher. It was there that  he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and  Savior. 

One of Bernie’s favorite  things was being a volunteer fireman with the  Mokelumne Fire  Department. He served fifty years as fireman,  member of the board of  directors, and eventually  as president of the board. 

Bernie was well loved  by family and friends. He  always had a smile on his  face and was both generous and kind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A.  Mettler and Regina K. Mettler. He is survived by  his wife of 62 years Sally  A. Mettler, daughter Gail  Mettler-Binger and her  husband Burton, son Barry Mettler and his wife  Shawnee, daughter Jenni  Hopson and her husband  Stephen, and son David  Mettler. He is also survived  by nine grandchildren:  Ashley Vernon, Matthew  Hopson, Austin Mettler,  Kayla Hopson, William Hopson, Cereya Mettler,  Corbin Mettler, Krista  Hopson and Chendyl  Mettler. Also two great  grandchildren: Collin Mettler and Izabella Martin. 

A memorial service and  burial will be held  Wednesday, May 1 at  the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park at 10:00 am followed by a  reception at Mokelumne Fire Department located at 13157 E. Brandt Rd in  Lockeford.  

Donations can be  made in his name to:  Mokelumne USAR Team,  13157 E. Brandt Rd.,  Lockeford CA 95237.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 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 Mettler family.

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