Juli Lantz

April 7, 1958 - August 14, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lantz family.

Jeannette Martin

June 11, 1938 - August 14, 2025

Jeannette Martin, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 11, 1938, to the late Santina and James White.

She was the beloved mother of Debbie Fontes (Gregg), Timothy Martin (Marlene), and Julie Vernon (John). She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Nicole, Megan, and Brooke Fontes; Kate Martin; and Everett, Bryson, and Bennet Vernon, each of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Jeannette was preceded in death by her loving parents and her sister Hannah Mathewson. She is survived by her dear sister Alice Alegre (Dennis).
Jeannette's kindness, faith, and love for her family touched everyone around her. Her warmth and selflessness will live on through her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.

ROSARY
A Rosary will be held on September 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Vineyard Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park. Her family will celebrate her life in a private service.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have surrounded them with love and support during this difficult time.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Martin family.

David Holland

April 13, 1955 - August 14, 2025

David “Skeeter” Holland, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Marine, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Clements, California, on August 14, 2025, at the age of 70. He was surrounded by his loving family and his faithful dog.

Born April 13, 1955, in Sacramento, California, David grew up in Stockton, where his strong values of family and hard work began to shape his life. In 1973, at the age of 17, David proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He completed boot camp at Camp Pendleton before being stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and later serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, until 1977.

While home on leave from Japan, David met the love of his life, Shirley. Their connection was immediate, and while stationed at Camp Lejeune, they married on March 16, 1975. The following year, in August 1976, they welcomed their daughter, Clarissa. After completing his military service in 1977, David and Shirley returned to Stockton, California, where they made their home and, in August 1978, welcomed their son, Kenneth.

First and foremost, David was a Marine—he carried that title with pride throughout his life. His love for his country was unwavering. Alongside his service, he pursued passions that defined him: racing flat track motorcycles, fishing, and camping. Weekends were often spent at local tracks like the Lodi Cycle Bowl, where David built lifelong friendships and made memories with his family cheering him on. He loved fishing, whether with family or friends, out on the boat sharing stories and laughter. Camping was another passion, giving him time in the outdoors with loved ones and countless memories around campfires, trail rides, and nights under the stars.

Above all else, David’s greatest joy was his family. He was endlessly proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and he never missed a chance to share that pride with others. His love, strength, and loyalty will be remembered and carried on by all who knew him.

David is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Shirley Holland; his daughter, Clarissa (Shawn); his son, Kenneth (Sarah); his grandchildren, Kyle (Abby), Tyler, Kenny, Emily, and Charlotte; and his great-granddaughters, Selah and Ellery. He is also survived by his siblings, Bill Holland, Donna Clinton, Sandy Hoyopatubbi, John Holland (Julie), Joanne Griffeath (Tim), and Nancy Yordy (Alan), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Delores Holland.

Services

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance:

Cherokee Memorial Park – Vineyard Chapel

14165 Beckman Road

Lodi, CA 95240

Monday, September 8, 2025

• Viewing begins at 9:00 a.m.

• Chapel and burial services to follow

Pallbearers:

• Kenneth Holland

• Kenny Holland

• Kyle Raggio

• Tyler Raggio

• John Holland

• Jim Holland

The service will be a time of reflection, honoring Skeeter’s life, legacy, and the cherished memories he leaves behind. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Monday, September 8th, 2025 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 Monday, September 8th, 2025 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 Holland family.

J Carmen Malagon Cervantes

November 30, 1952 - August 13, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, August 25th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
 Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at St. Edward's Catholic Church, located at 731 S Cardinal Ave, Stockton, CA 95215. The final committal will follow immediately at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, located at 719 E Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95204

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Malagon Cervantes family.

Daeng Siboungheuang

December 2, 1930 - August 12, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 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 Thursday, August 21st, 2025 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 Siboungheuang family.

Arturo Vera

August 29, 1951 - August 9, 2025

Arturo Vera, 73 of Stockton California crossed the bar August 9th, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He never gave up- even when the odds were against him. He passed peacefully, in love and comfort surrounded by his family and friends. Arturo was born in Mexico to Hermilo and Bertha Vera, he was part of a championship soccer league, played the snare in a marching band and loved the rodeo. Upon immigrating to the United States, he joined the Navy and served six tours to Vietnam aboard the WWII era carrier USS Oriskany. After his military service, he put himself through school at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, studying photography. Throughout his 50 year career in the arts he expertly navigated the genres of photo journalism, commercial photography, modeling, wedding photography and fine art photography. He exuded this passion for art in its many forms to anyone who met him. He received a number of prestigious awards such as the coveted Photographic Technical Excellence Award dubbed  the “Silver Cindy”  from the Information Film Producers of America as well as the “Best in the West” Fest Award for the multi-Image category. In 2013 he was a Star Awards recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts photography from the Stockton Arts Commission. His kind eyes and wide smile let you know he was someone you could trust, learn from, and be friends with. He, along with his wife, was founding director of Art Expressions of San Joaquin, the nonprofit we all know and love that is committed to mentoring, encouraging and supporting artists ages 2 to 102. He is survived by his energizer bunny of a wife Ana Vera of Stockton, his firstborn daughter Monique (Jeff), sons Sebastian (Toby), Julian (Angelica), youngest daughter Alejandra and 7 grandchildren as well as his loving siblings and extended family. Not to mention the hundreds of friends he made during the last 24 years of his life in Stockton where he felt welcomed and embraced.

A funeral mass celebration will be held at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton on Thursday, August 21 at 10:45 AM in the morning with a reception to follow.

All are welcome to come and celebrate Arturo and to pay their respects.

Contributions in Arturo’s name may be sent to Art Expressions of San Joaquin County, the Michael J. Fox Foundation or a nonprofit of your choice.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vera family.

Freddie Rugnao

September 12, 1942 - August 9, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 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 10:00am on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 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 Rugnao family.

Luis Villanueva

February 15, 1947 - August 7, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
 Mass will be held at 10:30am on Friday, August 15th, 2025 at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, located at 13392 E Lockeford Ranch Rd, Lockeford, CA 95237.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Villanueva family.

Richard Berger

In Loving Memory of Richard James Berger
February 29, 1948 – August 7, 2025

Richard James Berger, 77, of Stockton, California, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2025. Born on February 29, 1948, in San Francisco, California, Rick was the beloved son of Franklin and Jean Berger, who preceded him in death.

Rick grew up with a strong sense of loyalty, integrity, and service—values that would guide him throughout his life. In 1973, he began what would become a nearly three- decade career with the Stockton Fire Department. Through dedication, skill, and leadership, he rose through the ranks to become Deputy Fire Chief, retiring in 2002. Rick was deeply respected by his colleagues for his calm under pressure, his commitment to protecting others, and his willingness to mentor younger firefighters. His legacy in the fire service is one of honor, courage, and selflessness.

While Rick’s professional achievements were many, his greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He shared his life with his loving wife, Crystal Berger. He was a proud and loving father to his children, Michelle Watkins, Melissa Fogg, Matthew Berger, Kiersten Hawbaker, and Joanna Snow; and a humorous G-Pa to his 11 grandchildren. Rick also shared a close bond with his sister, Dori Jones and her husband, Greg.

Rick appreciated life’s quieter moments. He loved spending time at home, finding peace and joy in the serenity of his beautiful backyard with his wife, Crystal and their adorable Golden Retriever, Nala.

Those who knew Rick will remember his warm smile, steady character, and witty sense of humor. He was a man who led by example—valuing honesty, hard work, and compassion above all else. His life was a testament to the power of service, love, and living with purpose.

SERVICE
A memorial service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Berger family.

Chhoeuth Kruth

December 7, 1944 - August 6, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 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 Saturday, August 16th, 2025 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 Kruth family.

Frances Matteucci

November 8, 1936 - August 5, 2025

Frances Ruth Matteucci, born Frances Ruth Prochaska, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Stockton, California. She was born on November 8, 1936, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Frank Joseph Prochaska and Ruth Eleanor Fuchs Prochaska.

A dedicated Clinical Laboratory Scientist specializing in microbiology, Frances devoted 42 years of service to St. Joseph's Medical Center. Her excellence in the field was recognized with the 2008 Laboratorian of the Year Award from St. Joseph’s and the 1998 Susan B. Anthony Women of Achievement Award for Health Care.

Frances graduated from Muscatine High School in 1954 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from Iowa State University. She later pursued graduate studies at the University of the Pacific. Her commitment to lifelong learning extended beyond her own education—she was a volunteer science educator for the STEM Program at the San Joaquin County Office of Education and a passionate volunteer lecturer and educator with the League of Women Voters.

Her civic engagement included serving as a member of the San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury from 2018 to 2019. Frances also participated in Toastmasters and Osher Lifelong Learning programs.

A woman of adventurous spirit, Frances traveled the world with her beloved second husband, Albert Matteucci. She was an avid helicopter skier, mountaineer, river rafter, and a member of many winning tennis teams. She lived in numerous places throughout her life, including Iowa, New York, Indiana, Colorado, Kentucky, California, and the United Kingdom.

Frances treasured and cultivated long-term friendships as she joyfully pursued many athletic, artistic and civic interests with her adventurous group of ski buddies, dedicated tennis friends, Stockton artist collective of painters and scrapbookers, UOP family friends, trusted caregivers, fellow members of the Grand Jury and League of Women’s Voters, and her valued laboratory colleagues from St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

She is survived by her son Maurice Maxwell Franklin McCullen and wife Shannon; daughter Abigail Margaret "Meg" Puccinelli and husband Brian and daughter Karlin Caelie Ruth; five grandchildren; her best friend and sister Carol Ann Saviano; her life-long friend and brother-in-law Joseph Saviano; Prochaska family members in more than six states and her adored pet and companion, Yoda.

Her legacy lives on through her family and the many lives she touched through her work, art, athleticism and volunteerism. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Matteucci family.

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