Cherokee Memorial Services & Obituaries — Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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Felino Soriano

October 8, 1941 - May 30, 2019

Felino G. Soriano, formally of Wallace, Ca passed away on May 30, 2019 with members of his family by his side. Felino, otherwise known as "Ellie" was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on Oct. 8 1941 to Carmen and Paulino Soriano.  Ellie graduated from St. Williams College, Laoag City with a B.S. in Commerce. He was an accountant for AgVid, a construction firm before immigrating to the U.S. in 1969.  Ellie settled in Santa Maria, Ca where several of his siblings were.  He worked for Columbia Records before moving to San Jose, Ca in 1984 after marrying Clarita Go and retired from the USPS.  He also opened a care home in Valley Springs, Ca.
Ellie enjoyed playing tennis, scrabble, mahjong, and in his earlier years fishing with friends.  He was a devoted husband, loving son and brother, fun and caring uncle, loyal friend, and faithful servant of God.
Ellie was preceded in death by his parents Paulino and Carmen, sisters Helen Soriano, Betty Reed, and Teresita Soriano, and his first wife Clarita.  He is survived by his second wife MariaRita; they had just celebrated their 3 year anniversary this past May, 2 stepsons, sisters Lorina Sagisi, Lily Soriano, Jemima Zafiro, Myrna Acierto, Delia Noll, and Carmen Navarrete, brothers Gody, Edwin, Henry, and Nelson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

VISITATION

A visitation for Felino will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. with a rosary at 6:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:00a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, located at 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Road, Lockeford CA, 95237. The service will conclude at a graveside at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Soriano family.

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Wayne Shults

December 20, 1937 - May 29, 2019

Wayne Shults was born on December 20, 1937 in Pigeon Forge, TN., he passed away on May 29, 2019 at the age of 81. Wayne enjoyed playing a variety of sports in high school, some of which he was awarded trophies. He honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force from January of 1956 to September of 1959. Wayne was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, as well as a wonderful friend. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Doris Shults, his children Sande Ling (Margarito) and Lisa Medrano (John), as well as five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held on June 5, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Shults family.

Carmenza Gutierrez

December 7, 1946 - May 28, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Manteca Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 525 S. Union Road, Manteca, CA. 95337.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 also at the Manteca Seventh Day Adventist Church at 525 S. Union Road, Manteca, CA 95337.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gutierrez family.

Darrin Sato

August 21, 1965 - May 28, 2019

Born on August 21, 1965 to Patsy and Akira Sato, Darrin A. Sato passed away on May 28, 2019 at the age of 53 due to complications from kidney disease. He is survived by his brother Derek (Lori) Sato and nephew Bryan Sato. Darrin was a lifelong resident of Stockton California. After graduating from the University of California, Davis, Darrin went to work for American Master Tech where he was a Product Manager until his passing. As an avid reader, friends and family knew that when you saw Darrin, a book was within reach. He was a dedicated Bay Area sports fan. His fondest memories were annual trips with his family to Lake Tahoe from his childhood until recent years.

SERVICE
A private family service and committal will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. In honor of Darrin's love for his nephew, Bryan, donations in lieu of flowers or gifts can be made to the Del Norte Dolphins Swim Team or SkateMD, both in Sacramento.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sato family.

David Wray Sr.

August 1, 1944 - May 28, 2019

VISITATION
A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 from 3:00p.m. till 8:00p.m. at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wray family.

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Walter Saffold

08/25/1942 - 05/27/2019

Walter L. Saffold was born August 25, 1942, to the proud parents, Green Saffold Sr. and Gertrude Saffold, in Slater, Mississippi.  At the young age of 8 years old, Walter moved to Stockton with his parents, where he attended Monroe and Washington Elementary school and Edison Senior High, where he graduated in 1960. Walter played varsity football for Edison Senior High and received the MVP of the football team. 

On February 4, 1967, Walter married the love of his life and best friend, Doris, and they have celebrated 52 wonderful years of life together.  To their union they were blessed with three beautiful children, Lamar, LaMonte’ and Tara.

Walter served in the United States Army Reserve and then continued his career working for AT&T, in Stockton, Ca. and retired from the company after many years of devoted service.

 Walter accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined Progressive Community Church. Walter peacefully departed this life on May 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was abundantly loved by his family and everyone who knew him. Walter and his wonderful smile will be forever missed. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Green Sr. and Gertrude Saffold, his son Lamonte; his brothers Amos Saffold Sr., John Saffold and Green Saffold Jr.

 Walter Saffold leaves behind to cherish his memory,  his beloved and devoted wife Doris Saffold of Stockton, Ca; his son, Lamar (Dana) Saffold of Temecula, Ca; daughter, Tara Saffold of Sacramento, Ca; his siblings: Hosea Saffold Sr., Stockton,  Ca., Noah (Rosemary) Saffold Sr. , of Seaside, Ca., St. (Jackie) Saffold  of Sacramento,  Ca.; his sisters Gladys Crittendon of Union City, Ca., Catherine (Art) Taylor-Huffman of Stockton, Ca.; Marie Lee of Suisun,  Ca. ; Priscilla (Cornell) Harvell of Oakland Ca.; Sister in-law Terry (Chima) Chukwueke,  his 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host of nephews and nieces and a multitude of relatives and friends. 

VISITATION
There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE

Funeral and Celebration of Life services will be held in memory of Walter on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at Progressive Community Church, located at 2820 South B Street, Stockton CA 95206, with Rev. Glenn Shields officiating.  Interment will follow in the at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA,95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Saffold family.

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Marion Anderson

09/12/1928 - 05/27/2019

Marion (Mary) Elaine Anderson passed away on May 27, 2019 at the age of 90. Mary was born to Oliver and Barbara Blighton in Grand View, Minnesota on September 12, 1928. Mary moved with her family at age 14 to Blythe, California where she met her future husband, Daniel Anderson. The family moved to Thornton, California where she married Daniel at age 17, and the two moved to Lodi, California.

Mary helped Daniel start and run the Lodi Door Inc. manufacturing company in 1955. They were married 25 years when Daniel died of a heart attack at age 43 on January 20, 1971. Mary stayed active in the business when it was owned and operated by her two sons, Dan and Larry. After the business was sold in 1983, Mary worked as an executive assistant for 10 years at Anderson Homes owned by her son Larry.

She met her partner of 28 years, Earl Derby, in 1990. Mary and Earl enjoyed life together in Oregon for 18 years and moved back to Lodi 6 years ago. Earl passed away on November 29, 2018.

Mary is preceded in death by Daniel and Earl and her 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her 2 sons and their wives, Dan (Patty) Anderson, Larry (Georgeann) Anderson, four grandchildren, Jeff Anderson, Shelly Carr (Dion), James Anderson (Brandi), Michael Anderson (Ashleigh), and three great grand children.

Mary will be dearly missed by her immediate family and extended family of nieces and nephews and many friends who loved her dearly. Mary's family would like to thank the staff at Vienna Nursing Home for the excellent care she received during her stay there.
The family will celebrate her life with a private event.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Anderson family.

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Dorothy Bell

07/28/1933 - 05/26/2019

Dorothy Lorraine Bell, 85, passed away after a short illness surrounded by her family on May 26th, 2019 at Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lodi, CA. She was born in Stockton, CA to parents: Melvin Oscar Weber and Madeline Dalton. Dorothy was raised on a farm in nearby Lockeford, CA. She graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1951. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker in the surrounding area. Dorothy was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who was always involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Though she didn't have any major hobbies we all knew how much she loved to watch her NASCAR races.
Dorothy was preceded in death by two of her children, Son: Timothy Ringer; Daughter: Sidney Martin. She is survived by her two other children, Son: James Ringer; Daughter: Sherrie Ringer (of Lodi). Dorothy also had 6 grandchildren; Patricia Druffel, Cindy Allen, Melissa Barroga, Lisa Dutra, Krisstina Harrell, and Jordan Martin, as well as 3 great-grandchildren.
Services for Dorothy will be held on Tuesday, June 4th at 10 am in the Garden of the Trees at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi CA. Reception to follow at the Eagles Hall of Lodi, 217 E Lockeford St. Her loving presence will be missed.

SERVICE
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bell family.

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Ronald Bingham

01/05/1962 - 05/24/2019

Ronnie is survived by mother Marilyn Bingham, sister Tina Bingham-Islas, nieces and nephews April, Danielle, Michael, and Nick. And many beloved uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Preceded in death by father Ronald Bingham, and brother Jeffery Bingham.

SERVICE
A service will be held on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at 1:00p.m. at Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bingham family.

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Lilly Ring

November 17, 1932 - May 24, 2019

Lilly M. Ring, 86, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019 at Lodi Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was the loving wife of Ben Ring, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of two children, Ron and Melissa.
Born in Ambrose, N.D. to Arne and Olga Bjorntvedt. She was the third of five children. Lilly attended elementary and high school in Ambrose, graduating in 1950. After graduation, Lilly moved to Lodi with her cousin. After attending a dance at Micke Grove, she told her cousin she met the love of her life and he was the one she was going to marry. January 30, 1954 they were married. Lilly started a long career in banking, working at various banks in Lodi, finally retiring as a bookkeeper from the Lodi News Sentinel. 

Lilly was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Women of the Moose as well as Money Bags. Lilly enjoyed vacationing at Lake Tahoe and weekend trips to Jackson Rancheria.  She loved being with family and friends and will always be remembered for her vibrant spirit.

Lilly is survived by her husband Ben and her children Ron (Debbie), Melissa (Walter) and grandsons Brandon and Aaron and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Arne and Olga, sister Annabell, brothers Arne and Norman, and grandson Chad.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Lilly’s name.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2019 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:00am at at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240 with interment at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240. Reception following service at the Lodi Moose Lodge, 3824 Woodbridge Rd, Acampo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Lillys name.

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Lyle Cooper

July 7, 1942 - May 22, 2019

Lyle George Cooper, 76, of Acampo, passed away from this world to his heavenly home on May 22, 2019. He was born in Stockton, California on July 7, 1942 to Sherman and Pauline Cooper.  After graduating from Franklin High School in Stockton, Lyle served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. 

When he returned home he met and married the love of his life,  Joan.  In 1965 Lyle joined the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and remained there through retirement in 1999.  Since his retirement he has spent his time serving others as a Long Term Care Ombudsmen.  He loved playing golf, traveling in the RV and having breakfast with his SO buddies.   Lyle could fix just about anything.   One of his favorite ways to spend a relaxing day was tinkering in his garage on whatever was needing repair at the time.  Lyle is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan E. Cooper, and their three children Mark Cooper (Kimberly), Tami Root (Greg), and Karen Sayles (Andrew) and nine grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his sister Sherry Williams and brother Robert Cooper (Sharon).  Preceding him in passing are his parents and many aunts and uncles.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Thursday,  May 30, 2019 from 4pm – 8pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held on Friday May 31, 2019 at 10:00 am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A reception will follow services at First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA.

 




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