Jordan Robert Marr

Jordan Robert Marr
April 26, 1990 – August 19, 2026

Jordan Marr, 36, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, following a brief illness.

Jordan graduated from Visions in Education in 2008. In October 2009, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Following basic training, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, AT Battalion. During his service, Jordan achieved the rank of Lance Corporal and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Expert Badge. He was honorably discharged in February 2013.

After his military service, Jordan worked for several years as a sales associate with various retailers. Most recently, he had the opportunity to work alongside his father in the pool service business.

Jordan enjoyed gardening, camping with his family, and shopping. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his deep love of family, and, above all, his kind heart.

Jordan is survived by his parents, Gary and Ronda Marr; brother Korey (Bari) Marr; sister Natalie (Todd) Braverman; nieces Addy and Della; nephew Ryan; grandmother Idella Reed; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leora and Lyle Marr, Frank Koyama, and Art Reed.

Jordan will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

FUNERAL SERVICE
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., in the Evergreen Chapel located in Cherokee Memorial Cemetery.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Marr family.

Ema Carolina Almanza

May 28, 1969 - August 17, 2026

OBITUARY

In God’s loving care, we announce the passing of Ema Carolina Almanza, who entered eternal rest on August 17, 2026, in Stockton, California, at the age of 57.

Carol led a life defined by her deep devotion to family and a meaningful connection to her community. Known as a beautiful, honest, and generous person, she was admired for her strong work ethic and spirit of service. Faith was her foundation and she found great joy in sharing the gospel of Jesus with everyone she encountered.

She is survived by her daughter, Ariana Guerrero; her son, Roman Aguirre; her grandchildren, Elijah Guerrero and Zariah Guerrero; her mother, Socorro Almanza; her sister, Elsa (Joseph) Keller; her brothers, Amador (Dolores) Almanza, Cesar Almanza, and Saul (Kristen) Almanza; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Amador E. Almanza.

May Ema Carolina Almanza rest in the peace of the Lord and may the hope of heaven bring comfort to all who carry her memory in their hearts.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A church service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 4th, 2026 at Discover Church, located at 760 S Ham Ln, Lodi, CA 95242. The final committal will follow immediately 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 Almanza family.

Antonio Barba

October 10, 1949 - August 17, 2026

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, August 31st, 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, September 1st, 2026 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barba family.

Bettie Jane Erbele

Bettie Jane Erbele

May 12, 1936 - August 17, 2026

OBITUARY

Bettie Jane Erbele passed away peacefully at Lodi Memorial Hospital after a brief

illness on August 17 th , 2026. She was born in Lodi, May 12 th 1936 to John and Lydia

Fuller at Mason Hospital and lived her entire 90 years in Lodi. She attended Lodi

Academy and graduated with the class of 1954. After High School she spent a partial

year studying at Pacific Union College in Angwin California before being called home to

assist in the care of her older brother who had fallen ill. Once her brother had made a

full recovery, Bettie took a secretarial job with an Insurance Agency in Lodi where she

eventually met her future husband Melvin Erbele who was working across the street at a

gas station. They met over a cup of coffee and were married a year later on April 20 th

1958. They welcomed their son Brian the following year, and a daughter Shelley a year

later. They spent sixty-eight wonderful years together!

Once her children were in school, Bettie worked part-time jobs as a bookkeeper in the

Lodi area so she would be able to drop them off and pick them up from school every

day. In the 1970’s Bettie joined the volunteer women’s group Omega Nu (Alpha Delta

Chapter) and rose to the level of Grand President over all the Northern California

Chapters. When the children went off to college, Bettie started her own business

opening a Merle Norman Cosmetic studio in Stockton California. With the success of

the first studio, she was offered the opportunity for others. A second in Modesto

California and a third in Stockton’s Lincoln Center soon followed. After graduating from

college daughter Shelley would help Bettie manage these businesses. After Melvin

retired, they would operate these business’s together for twenty years before selling

them to new operators as they got closer to retirement. Bettie also operated a children’s

clothing store in Lincoln Center called Tutto Bella for six years before Bettie and Melvin

decided to sell that business and retire.

Upon retirement Bettie and Melvin enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Europe and

spending time at their second home on the Monterey Peninsula where they held annual

passes to the Monterey Jazz Festival for many years. Bettie was also a fan of the San

Francisco Giants and would travel with Melvin to spring training in Scottsdale Arizona as

recently as 2025.

Bettie is survived by her husband Melvin Erbele, her son Brian Erbele and daughter-in-

law Laddie, her daughter Shelley and son-in-law Steve Bandoni, their children Brock

Bandoni and his wife Talia, Scott Bandoni, and great grandchildren Ava, Ari, and Mia

Bandoni, and her sister Shirley Blake. She is predeceased by her brother Dr. Leland

Fuller MD, and sister Dolores Vollmer.

A private family service is planned.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Erbele family.

Roberto Jesus Ramos "Robert"

July 20, 1989 - August 16, 2026

Roberto Jesus Ramos “Robert”, age 37, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Lodi, California. Born on July 20, 1989, to Roberto Ramos and Georgina Lopez-Garcia.

He is survived by his wife, Nikole Ramos, and their three children, Adrian, Noah, and Levi Ramos. Robert also leaves behind his parents, Georgina Lopez-Garcia and Roberto Ramos; his step-dad, Jose G. Garcia and step-mom Cinthia Ramos; his brothers, Eric Ramos, Michael Ramos, Alfredo Flores, and Isaak Garcia; and his sisters, Emely Garcia, Nia Garcia, and Cindy Flores.

Robert is preceded in death by his grandparents, Guadalupe and Jesus Ramos and his father-in-law, Dale Jackson.

His memory will live on forever in the hearts of his family and friends.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

ROSARY AND FUNERAL SERVICE
 A rosary will be held at 11:00am with the funeral service following at 11:30am on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Family has requested the committal service to be private.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramos family.

JoAnn McClelland

June 3, 1934 - August 15, 2026

JoAnn McClelland passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Born June 3, 1934, in Lassen County to John and Dorothy Capezzoli, JoAnn was a lifelong California woman whose life was deeply rooted in family, ranching, friendship, and adventure.

JoAnn was born and raised on a ranch in Lassen County where she developed a lifelong love of the Western lifestyle and the ranching community. This love led her to serve as the Lassen County Rodeo Queen, become a member of the Lassen County Cowbelles, and continue a family tradition as a third-generation member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

On October 26, 1952, JoAnn married Hal McClelland. They shared 64 years of marriage until his passing in 2016. Family was always an important part of JoAnn's life. She is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) McClelland, and his life partner, Kelley Pile; their daughter, Shannon Rodriguez, and her family, including her husband, Nelson, and children, Mateo and Avery; grandson Nathan Habben and his wife, Christine; great-granddaughter Hannah Habben; two nieces; one great-niece; and three great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Capezzoli; her husband, Hal McClelland; her daughter, Debra Habben; and her sister, Janis Anderson.

In the second stage of her life, JoAnn discovered a new passion that she enjoyed for more than 40 years: golf. She was a member of Elkhorn Country Club and Woodbridge Golf and Country Club where she spent many hours playing golf, making friends, and creating wonderful memories including a hole-in-one. At Elkhorn, she led the Ladies 18 Hole Group as captain.

JoAnn and Hal enjoyed traveling. Together, they traveled to all 50 states with many of their journeys centered around their love of golf. JoAnn's love of travel extended beyond the United States as she also visited 13 foreign countries.

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Monday, August 24th, 2026 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 Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the McClelland family.

Tariq Rahman Barksdale

Tariq Rahman Barksdale
July 24, 1996 – July 10, 2026

Tariq Rahman Barksdale was born on July 24, 1996, to Shonda Taliaferro and Edgar Barksdale in Fremont, California. He was raised in Stockton, California and attended and graduated from Cesar Chavez High School. He passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 29, due to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle accident just two weeks before

Although Tariq’s life was short, and he was still figuring things out as many of us do in our twenties, he made an impression on the people who knew him. He was a son, a father, a brother, an uncle, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, and a friend. Each of those relationships was a part of the life he was still building. his 30th birthday.

Tariq had a slight lisp and a voice that was always pleasant to hear. He spoke in the language of his generation, so “Bruh” and “I’m not even gonna lie” regularly found their way into his conversations.

He was quick to laugh and just as quick to playfully roast someone. But even more memorable were his philosophical reflections on life. If you ever had one of those conversations with him, you probably walked away thinking either, “My brain really hurts right now,” or “He might be onto something.” Whatever kind of conversation you had with him, you were going to leave with either something to think about or to laugh about.

Tariq was still navigating adulthood, learning from life, making choices, and becoming the person he was meant to be. Like all of us, he was more than any single moment, decision, or circumstance. He was a whole person with hopes, struggles, humor, love, and possibilities that were still unfolding.

Among the most important parts of Tariq’s life were his two daughters, Elody and Xaleya Barksdale. Through them, a part of him continues. They will grow up knowing that their father was deeply loved and that their lives remain an important part of his story.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ora and Henry Hill, and his older brother Ayatollah Muhammad.

Tariq leaves behind his daughters, Elody and Xaleya Barksdale; his mother and stepfather, Shonda and Raphael Taliaferro; his father, Edgar Barksdale; his grandfather David Lee Furr, and his siblings, Yazmah, Nassima, Maryam, Haidera, Bashar, Dominique, Joy, Ishmael, Najla, Sayeed, Fatir, Mustafa, Zenobia, Khalil, Jameela, Samiyyah, and Quadisha. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-cousins, extended family members, and friends.

His family will miss his voice, his jokes and laughter, and above all, simply having him here. Our lives are forever changed without his physical presence, but we carry him with us in our memories and in his spirit which we feel around us.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barksdale family.

SERVICE

A memorial service will will be held at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Tariq’s memorial service will be livestreamed for those that can not join us in person. Please click HERE to join.

Nancy Syslo

Nancy Patience Syslo
November 2, 1949 - August 10, 2026

Nancy Syslo passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. She loved her children, her family, and the outdoors. Nancy had a lifelong fascination with all things British and was able to vacation in England twice, fulfilling her dream to stay in a cottage on the Northern coast. While she was there, she found great joy in visiting many castles, Westminster Cathedral, Stonehenge, Harrods, and countless other museums and attractions. 

Nancy was a homemaker for many years, caring for her family, then she worked as a typist for the San Joaquin Sheriff's Office before she retired. Her favorite pastimes were watching thriller movies and enjoying good food with her loved ones. Nancy was a devoted Christian and embodied her faith by helping those that she could. 

She is survived by her children, Hannah Ferreira (Kristopher), Stephen Syslo (Bonnie Bradford), and Gabriel Syslo; her sisters, Shirley Warner (the late Harold) and Mary Visco and many nieces, nephews, and extended family who all loved her dearly. 

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Ernest Dudley, her brothers, Lowell Dudley (the late Delores) and David Dudley, and her sister, Ardath Meador (the late Loyd)

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Syslo family.

Maxine Kohl

October 13, 1937 - August 8, 2026

OBITUARY

Maxine Louise Kohl, 88, was born October 13, 1937 in Pomfret Township, Chautauqua County, NY. She passed away peacefully on August 8 th , 2026 in Roseville, California. Her husband, Richard Kohl passed away in October of 2023, also 88 years old. She is survived by her 4 sons and their wives: Terry and Kristen,

Jeff and Sherrill, Brian and Lorna, and Randy and Sally Kohl. Maxine was raised in Pennsylvania by her parents, Willison and Martha Burlingame and 3 siblings: Gerald Burlingame, Hazel Flook (recently deceased) and Don Burlingame. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives living mostly in northern Pennsylvania as well as other parts of the USA.

She married Richard Kohl in 1954, and they raised 4 sons together. They began their marriage in Waterford, Pennsylvania and later moved to Stockton, California where they lived most of their married life. Maxine and Richard saw all 4 of their sons marry, and over the years have enjoyed the legacy of 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Maxine is remembered for her easy laugh, her vivacious, friendly and talkative energy, her attention to detail in everything she did (she never missed a birthday, anniversary or special occasion card for every one of her relatives, family, and grandchildren), her sentimentality and care toward family, and especially her strong faith in God as well as being active in her church throughout all the years.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kohl family.

Smoeun Smon

Smoeun Smon
January 1, 1948 - August 7, 2026

VISITATION
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 2:00pm-7:00pm in the Merlot Room of Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL SERVICE
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2026 at 1:00pm in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Smon family.

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Danny Ray Cuthbert Sr.

Danny Ray Cuthbert Sr.
February 3, 1948 - August 5, 2026

Danny Ray Cuthbert Sr. passed away August 5th, 2026, at the age of 78. Born February 3rd, 1948, in Madera County to mother, Patricia Johnson. Resident of Stockton, CA. Finished Med School and became an LVN where he served and helped many people for 47 years. He is a proud Veteran US 1st Class HM3 during the Vietnam War. Preceded in death his wife, Jeanette (Santos) Cuthbert, married 42 years. Danny leaves behind his two children, Jeanelle and Danny (Jenna) and grandsons Danny III, and Benson. 

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cuthbert family.

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Gurdip Kaur Sanghera

Gurdip Kaur Sanghera
November 5, 1938 - August 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we remember and honor the beautiful life of Gurdip. She was deeply loved and will be remembered for the love, kindness, and warmth she shared with her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Although her presence will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she gave will forever remain in our hearts.

In the Sikh faith, we are reminded to accept Waheguru’s Hukam and to recognize that life and death are part of the soul’s eternal journey. As we mourn the loss of Gurdip, we pray for the strength to accept Waheguru’s divine will and find comfort in knowing that her love, spirit, and cherished memory will continue to live on through all those who were blessed to know and love her.

FUNERAL SERVICE
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sanghera family.

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