Robert Gonzales

Robert Gonzales

July 14, 1946 - March 16, 2026

VISITATION

Visitation will be held at 9:00am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Service will be held at 10:00am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gonzales family.

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Cesario Viramontes Huerta

Cesario Viramontes Huerta

December 6, 1935 - March 15, 2026

OBITUARIO

Cesario Viramontes falleció en paz el Domingo 15 de Marzo de 2026, a la edad de 90 años en su hogar rodeado de su amada esposa Maria Viramontes, hijos y seres queridos. 

Cesario nació el 6 de Diciembre de 1935 en Cosalima Zacatecas, Mexico. En su tierra natal conoció y contrajo matrimonio con Maria, con quien formó una familia de 11 hijos. Fue un hombre trabajador, dedicado y profundamente comprometido con su familia. 

Durante su vida en México, Cesario disfruto montar a caballo y trabajar las tierras, actividades que reflejan su amor por el campo. Más adelante, se estableció con su familia en Lodi, California donde continuó  en la agricultura para brindarles un mejor futuro.

Cesario fue un Esposo, Padre, Abuelo, Bisabuelo, Suegro, Hermano, Primo y Amigo ejemplar. Se distinguió por su generosidad, su carácter alegre y disposición constante para ayudar a los demás. Su vida deja una huella imborrable en todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

VELACION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICIO

A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Huerta family.

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Joan Matsune

Joan Hiro Matsune
February 20, 1938 - March 15, 2026

Joan Hiro Matsune passed away on March 15, 2026 at her home in Stockton, California. Born on February 20, 1938 to John Masao and Ruth Toshiye Nakawatase, Joan lived her entire life in Stockton with detours at the Rohwer, Arkansas Relocation Center from 1942 to 1945 and San Jose State University from 1955 to 1959.

A good student from an early age, she graduated from Stockton College in 1955 and San Jose State University in 1959 where she prepared for a career in education. She went on to teach first or second grade for 35 years in the Stockton Unified School District, always striving to have an impact on her students.  

She was a lifetime devoted member of Calvary Church where she taught Sunday school, helped run the Sunday school program and later served as an elder. 

In 1961, she married her beloved husband Lester Matsune and they shared a 40 year marriage until his passing in 2001. 

Joan was known for her diligence, patience, perseverance and kindness. She was always there to provide company and comfort to her family and friends. But her greatest joy was being a grandmother to her three grandchildren, who were truly the light of her life.

She leaves behind her sons Lance Matsune (Karol) and Jon Matsune, grandchildren Kara Matsune, Kelsey Matsune (Preston), Matthew Matsune, and sisters Marsha Sayo Nakawatase and Kimi Diane Oliveira (Ed). Joan was proceeded in death by her husband Lester Matsune and her brother Wayne Susumu Nakawatase. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE
A memorial service to celebrate her life is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Calvary Church, 2343 Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204.

Donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA., 95204.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Matsune family.

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Willie Amancio Ladrido

Willie Amancio Ladrido

September 7, 1955 - March 14, 2026

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 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, April 14, 2026 at St. Luke Catholic Church located at 3847 North Sutter St, Stockton, CA 95204

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ladrido family.

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Eloisa Velasquez-Barajas

January 10, 1939 - March 13, 2026

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 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 Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 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 Velasquez-Barajas family.

Michelle Nicole Amador-Valdez

July 12, 1982 - March 12, 2026

VIEWING
A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:00am on Friday, March 27th, 2026 at the Apostolic Jubilee Center, located at 821 Lassen Ave, Modesto, CA 95358.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 27th, 2026 at the Apostolic Jubilee Center, located at 821 Lassen Ave, Modesto, CA 95358.

GRAVESIDE
 A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm on Friday, March 27th, 2026 2026 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 Amador-Valdez family.

Reyes Burciaga Ramos

May 17, 1948 - March 12, 2026

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:30pm on Friday, March 27, 2026 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 Saturday, March 28, 2026 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 Ramos family.

Debra A. Layton

February 3, 1951 - March 11, 2026

Debra Ann Layton, born February 3, 1951, in Lodi, California, passed away on March 11, 2026. She lived a life defined by steadiness, kindness, and a quiet sense of humor that those closest to her came to rely upon.

Debra married Reggie Layton in 1974, beginning a marriage that would last more than 50 years. In 1975 they welcomed their son, Zachary William Layton, one of the great joys of her life. Together they built their home in the Sacramento area, where Debra spent most of her years surrounded by family and the simple routines that made a house feel like home.

For twenty years, Debra worked in the Public Affairs Office at the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Known for her reliability and dedication, she earned the respect of colleagues throughout her career. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award, honoring her commitment to the Corps and the work it carried out. Debra had a lifelong love of horses and cherished the companionship of her dogs—Midget, Roxy, and Sam.

She is survived by her husband, Reggie Layton; her son, Zachary Layton and his wife Amy; and her brother, John Croswhite and his wife Elyce. She will be remembered for her enduring strength and steady presence.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Layton family.

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Brigida Arellano Pintor

February 1, 1941 - March 10, 2026

Brigida Arellano Pintor, 85 years old of Elk Grove California passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026.

Born on February 1, 1941 in Puroc a Dakkel, Vigan City Philippines to Tomas and Felisa Arellano. Brigida is the eldest of eight. She graduated from Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Manila Philippines in 1960. 

She worked as a midwife in her home town, which included travel to the rural mountains of Ilocos Sur for 10 years. With ambition to help her family, she took the opportunity to work abroad in Germany as a nurse for 8 years.    

Her long distance pen pal, Sergeant Narciso Pintor asked for her hand in marriage and petitioned for her to join him in Hawaii. They wed on January 21, 1978. Two years later, Narciso left the service and they sought a new adventure together in sunny Lathrop, California where they lived for 41 years. She worked at Dameron Hospital of Stockton, California as a LVN on the med-surg ward, where she stayed her entire 37 year nursing career. 

Brigida lived her entire life dedicated to helping her family, by supporting them abroad then petitioning and welcoming them to the United States. Waiting faithfully, she was blessed with her own child upon the birth of her son Robert John at the age of 40. Thinking they would only have one, to their surprise she was able to have another child, Grace at 43 years old. 

Brigida’s favorite pastime was always reverent prayer. Her answer to any problem was “you have to pray.” In between daily novena, she would stop to enjoy the smooth vocals of her favorite singer Victor Wood or watch her daily soap opera All My Children during the 90s or Filipino teleserye over more recent years. She also enjoyed putting together photo albums. She was sentimental and saved all cards that were given to her, keeping them in albums as well. Another “old timer” hobby she had was crocheting. As she aged, she was troubled with arthritis, her last 3 projects were blankets for her 3 grandchildren.

Brigida took delight in making everyone her family. Often calling others her adopted brother or sister, she enjoyed being called Mama or Manang Aida by all. She was a gracious hostess and welcomed everyone.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years Narciso; her children Robert John (Alyssa) Pintor, Grace (Ethan) Anderson and 3 grandchildren Olivia, Hope and RJ all who were the light of her life.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held at 1:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 with a Memorial Service starting at 4:00pm followed by a Rosary at 5:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

MASS
 Mass will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240. Graveside to follow Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240

LUNCHEON
A luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 1:30-3:30pm at Bei Jing Buffet, located at 1025 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pintor family.

Sandra Beth Peterson

Sandra “Sandi” Beth Peterson
November 13, 1939 - March 9, 2026

Born to Archie and Irene Remboldt in Bismarck, ND.

Sandi met her husband Bob in 1957 and they married in 1958. They had 2 children Sara and Ron “Butch”. In 1961 they moved from North Dakota to Lodi, California. Sandi worked most of her career as a medical secretary for several doctors in Stockton. Sandi loved traveling and she and Bob had many memorable trips over the years after their retirement. Sandi deeply loved her family and her many friends.

She is survived by her brother David (Kathy) Remboldt, daughter Sara Larson, daughter-in-law Virginia Swezy-Peterson, grandchildren Becky (Jeff) Haywood, Brent Larson, Hewan Peterson, Gabriel Peterson, Grace Peterson, great granddaughter Sophie Haywood and many nieces and nephews.

Sandi is preceded in death by parents Archie and Irene Remboldt, brother Paul Remboldt, sister Sharon Elhard, son-in-law Jim Larson, husband Bob, and son Ron Peterson.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
 A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Celebration of Life following the service at Pietro's 282 Rocky Lane, Lodi, CA  95240

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Peterson family.

Helen Vigil

June 25, 1926 - March 8, 2026

Helen Luchini Vigil was born on June 25, 1926, at the Luchini Ranch in Derry, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at her ranch in Stockton, California, just four months before her 100th birthday.

Helen was one of six siblings; each of them lived well into their nineties. Growing up in a simpler era, Helen spent her childhood riding horses and helping with chores around the ranch. She truly loved the outdoors and the country life.

In 1946, Helen married Ray Vigil, the love of her life. Their marriage was a partnership filled with devotion to family and faith. Together, they built a life based on hard work, love, and perseverance.

Helen wrote of her life and faith through prose and poetry. In one poem from 2009 at the age of 83, Helen described the life she built through faith and perseverance:

“For 83 years, these hands have served me well… I raised
four children with my hands… My hands were the tools to
raise our children. We did a good job. I let the Lord guide my
hands.”

Ray often told her she had “blessed hands,” and Helen believed God guided her hands. Her hands told the story of her life, cooking meals, sewing blankets, wiping tears, and caring for those she loved. She was known for her creativity, beauty, and love. Although a country girl at heart, she was a classy dresser and always looked her best. She could often be found outdoors working on something; she was often called the busiest bee in the garden. Even as she grew older, Helen’s curiosity and love of learning stayed strong. In her final weeks, she enjoyed watching cooking shows with her son, Donovan, and talking about the recipes she wanted to try.

Helen’s faith was strong from a young age, and throughout her life, she prayed every day for her family. One of her greatest sorrows was losing her oldest daughter, Myra, to cancer in 2024. Even as she carried that grief, Helen’s faith stayed strong.

She will be remembered always for her strength, her kindness, her unwavering faith, and the love she poured into her family. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew her and in the many lives she shaped with her hands and her heart.

Helen will be dearly missed and forever loved by family and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray, and her oldest daughter, Myra. She is survived by her children, Donovan (Diane), Lisa (David) Wade, and Donna; her grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Jones, Ramona Dellinger, Rachel (Anthony) Sukurski, Joshua Vigil, Sean McCombs, Amy (Andrew) Billups, Justin (Julie) Wade, and Garrett Wade; her great-grandchildren, Emily, Alison, and Olivia Jones; Audrey and Nora Dellinger; Rowan, Quinn, and Cal Sukurski; Shyanne and Paisley Billups; Jayce Wade; her sister-in-law, Cherie (Russell) Crowel; and her brother-in-law, Albert Vigil and numerous Vigil and Luchini nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Holy Cross Church, 18633 E. Front St., Linden. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Boystown.org or Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Vigil family.

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