Albert F. Rica

Albert Frank Rica April 17, 1931 – December 15, 2015

Al lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 12/15/15. Al was born in Stockton to Frank and Bruna Rica. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Stockton High School. He later worked for Thermovac Inc, where he was active in the introduction and growth of 55 gal lined steel drums as sterile shipping containers for concentrated products for the Canning Industry.

In 1966 he and partner Lloyd Hay formed FranRica Inc, named in memory of Al’s late father. A key part of the new company’s early product line was a simplified aseptic Drum Filling system conceived by Al’s father. Valley Tomato Products in Stockton was the first of 14 tomato processing plants the company would have either a complete or a majorrole in designing. A full line of aseptic process and evaporation systems were developed and shipped around the world. Eventually the steel 55 gal drum gave way to less expensive and lower weight plastic containers. A patented improvement to the bag gave birth to the FranRica Bag Filler for 300 gal bag-in-box and 55 gal bag-in drum. Soon nearly all the tomato paste in California, and many spots around the world, was being packed in FranRica bag fillers, as dominating as the 55 gal steel Drum Filler before it.

In 1998 the California League of Food Processors presented their Distinguished Service Award to the FranRica founders. The name Al Rica was known everywhere in the world where tomatoes were processed.

Al is survived by wife of 52 years Jan, Brother Richard(Jean), daughters Debbie(Wayne), Poppy(Mario) and Cindy.Grand children Jessie, Dorie, Janice (Alex), Joseph (Maria) and Christopher. Great grand children Joshua and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, son Michael and grandson Chris.

Special thanks for your help and support: Nick Rica, Debbie Pierce, Chris Rufer, Jerry Hougland, Rick Behlen, Lloyd and Charlene Hay and all the caring staff at Vienna Convalescent Hospital in Lodi.

SERVICES

A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 30^th at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club. Located at 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton, California

Landon Lane

Landon Lane 2015 - 2015 Committal following the service on Friday, December 18, 2015 in the Precious Memories Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park,Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

Frank J. Curtis

Frank J. Curtis

Frank J. Curtis passed away December 12, 2015. Born June 14, 1930 to late Frank and Florence Curtis in Oklahoma. Frank was beloved husband of Shirley Curtis for 62 years. Loving father of son Ron Curtis and wife Vickey, daughter Cheryl Curtis, Grandkids Amanda and Mike, great grandson Michael.

SERVICES

Friends and Family are invited to attend a viewing and Funeral Service Thursday December 17, 2015 1:00 p.m. @ Cherokee Memorial Park (Evergreen Chapel) Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA..

Betty Elinor Murphy

Betty Elinor Murphy Betty passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. She was born in Ione, California on March 17, 1920 to Ila Silbole and Jack Leonesio. She is survived by her son Sam Matranga (Yoli), stepdaughters, Sharon Garibaldi, Corie Coleman, and Marilyn Lewis, stepsons, Brandon Murphy and David Murphy, granddaughters, Lisa Matranga, Kelli Ann Gai, Tara Ransfer, Andrea Murphy-Lawton; grandsons Eric Chaney, Todd Garibaldi, Kaleb Lewis, Aaron Murphy, Mathew Murphy, Dennis Murphy and many wonderful great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Eugene Murphy, stepdaughter, Melanie Sue Bowers and grandsons, Mark and Frank Matranga and Ryan Murphy preceded her in death.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Stockton retiring from Pacific Bell after 30 years of service as an office supervisor. She enjoyed connecting with people through many activities. She was a Pink Lady for 30 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary; she was a member of the Lodi Widow Persons Association, the Morada Art & Garden Club and the Philomathean Club.

VISITATION

Friends are welcome to a visitation on Thursday, December 17th between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES

The family is honoring her wishes by having a private service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to: Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204-1953.

Mary Margaret Thompson

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, 53, of Acampo, CA, passed away December 10, 2015 after a battle with colon cancer, in the presence of family and loved ones. Peggy was a 1980 graduate of Galt Hight School and went on to earn her LVN from Sacramento City College, where she won the "Most Spirited" award in her class. She worked 35 years at the Golden Living Center in Galt, CA and also spent time volunteering for Children's Dream Works and participating in Relay for Life. Peggy dedicated her free time to completing her "bucket list", which included kayaking, zip-lining, hot air ballooning, pulling pranks on friends and being an "excellent golfer".

Peggy is survived by her husband of 31 years Russell "Rusty" Thompson, daughters Jacquie Nunez (Benny), and Tabatha Thompson (Whitney), two grandchildren Anthony and Azalea Nunez, siblings Howard Garner (Marci), Linda Garner, Michelle Anderson, Jayda Davis (Charlie), Ed Machado, Joe Machado, Julie Greenhalgh (Carl), Tony Machado, Melodee Machado (Greg Seifert) and BFFs Lisa Pollard-Lagomarsino and Teresa O'Bryan.

In Lieu of flowers Peggy had requested that a donation be made to Children's Dream Works, 11797 East Hwy 12, Lockeford, CA 95237.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on December 19, 2015 at Seifert Brothers Hay location at 25801 N. Sowles Rd, Acampo.

Ramona Kroll

Ramona Kroll 1934 - 2015 Interment following a service on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the Garden of Azalea at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

Evalani Gordon

Evalani Gordon 1946 - 2015 A graveside service on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Freedom at

Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Way, Lodi, California 95240.

Ella Buffington

Ella Buffington 1935 - 2015 A service in the Chapel of Flowers on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 11:oo a.m. followed by committal in the Garden of Trees at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

Calvin Miller

Calvin Miller 1917 - 2015 A graveside service on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of the Gospels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California.

Ronald Russell Ezell

Ronald Russell EzellOctober 23, 1947 – December 5, 2015

Ron was a teamster for over 30 years. He was a teacher, a traveler, a nature lover and an avid hiker. He loved all genres of music and never missed watching his favorite team: the San Francisco Giants. He leaves to cherish his memory many family and friends.

SERVICES

Per his wishes, no services will be held. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com

Aurelia “Lola” Novillos, 86, of Stockton, California passed away on December 3, 2015 at UC Davis, Sacramento, California.                                                                  Aurelia was born on December 7, 1928 in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines to Severino and Arcadia Novillos.In 1979, Aurelia moved to Tamuning, Guam, USA, to live alongside her family. In 2000, she moved to Stockton, California, with the youngest of her children to watch her family grow. She is survived by her two elder daughters Virginia Solidum and Emily Cervera and her two sons Arthur Itliong Jr. and Eddie Itliong. She has thirteen grandchildren: Mary Joyce, Kristina, Maybelle, Victor, Jacklord, Michelle, JayR, Marcjay, Melanie, Julianne, Jasmine, Jessa, and Jessica, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

VISITATION

A viewing will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2015, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Presentation Church, 6715 Leesburg PL, Stockton, CA. 95207.

INTERMENT

Burial will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240.

William Carl Dominik

William Carl Dominik, 90, passed away November 6, 2015. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, June 12, 1925, the son of Mary and Frank Dominik, immigrants from Moravia, and the youngest of three children. Joining his father in local polka and dance bands while in junior high school, he played the drums and saxophone before settling in with the clarinet. While still in high school, he also repaired instruments and taught clarinet lessons.

After graduating from high school a semester early in order that he might complete one semester of college before his eighteenth birthday, he was drafted into the Army Airforces during World War II, initially as a clarinetist. When personnel were needed for other positions, he repaired airplanes and served in an office on the base in Prestwick, Scotland. When the war ended, he resumed his studies, earning a Bachelor of Music degree at Michigan State College, where he also taught clarinet. He went on to teach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, earn a Master of Music degree at the University of Southern California, teach high school, give private music lessons, and work on airplanes for Douglas Aircraft Company.

After completing his master’s degree, he taught at Oberlin Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Texas A & M University in Kingsville, Texas, before returning to USC to earn his Doctor of Music degree while teaching at California State College at Los Angeles and giving private lessons, as well as teaching ESL part-time at an adult education school in Los Angeles. His clarinet and music training included study with Clark Brody, Robert Marcellus, Kalman Bloch, Joseph Siniscalchi, and Keith Stein. He played in various orchestras, including at Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood in Massachusetts, and appeared as a soloist, clinician, and adjudicator in Midwestern and Western states.

William joined the Conservatory of Music faculty at the University of the Pacific in 1967 as a clarinet and chamber music professor, and served on numerous conservatory and campus-wide committees over the years, including the Conservatory and University Faculty Councils, the University Academic Regulations Committee, and several search and evaluation committees. Upon his retirement, he received the university’s Order of the Pacific and the award of Professor Emeritus.

He was a member of a number of professional organizations, including Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, the Music Educators National Conference, and the International Clarinet Society, serving as the California State Chair for many years. In addition, he was a member of the Czechoslovak Society of America Fraternal Life.

William traveled extensively with his wife and family throughout Europe, the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand, enjoying concerts and museums, studying clarinet teaching, and researching clarinet and chamber music on his sabbaticals. He also enjoyed sailing, hiking, kayaking, history, science, photography, painting, printmaking, and ceramics, continuing to explore new activities and learning about new fields of study.

He is survived by his son William John Dominik, daughter Jane Kathryn Dominik, grandchildren Rebecca Ingram, Frank Dominik, and Laura Dominik, and great granddaughter Katherine. He was pre-deceased by Shirley Anne Dominik, his wife of nearly sixty-two years, elder son Carl James Dominik of Victorville, and grandchildren Tristan and Chantelle Celewych Dominik.

SERVICES

A memorial will be held December 5 at 2 p.m. at Morris Chapel at the University of the Pacific, followed by a reception in the Regents’ Room.

Donations may be sent in his memory and honor to the American Heart Association (http://www.heart.org), the National Park Foundation (http://www.nationalparks.org), and Save the Delta (http://restorethedelta.org).

Please sign the guest book at www. cherokeememorial.com or the on-line guest book at recordnet.com.

Bonnie Joan Schumacher

  Bonnie Joan Schumacher 03/19/1933 – 11/20/2015 of Lodi.

Bonnie Joan Schumacher, 82, of Lodi, passed away November 20, 2015. Born March 19, 1933 in Stuart, Nebraska, Joan attended Galt High School, and later attended Pacific Union College and La Sierra College, earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education. She taught public school in Southern California and Los Angeles for 10 years. Joan met her husband to be, Weldon Schumacher, M.D. in 1957 and was inspired to become a nurse, working for him at his practice. She had a special way of amusing the patients so much that sometimes they wanted to hear her stories more than see the doctor. Joan will be missed by her husband, Weldon Schumacher, M.D., and their daughter, Cindy. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Kelsi Ward and Brian Laughlin, and her sister, Connie Salas.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 2-8pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at English Oaks Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1260 W. Century Blvd, Lodi, Ca.

INTERMENT

Private interment will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

Lemalie Fua

Lemalie Fua 1936 - 2015 Interment on Monday, November 23, 2015 following a church service, in the Garden of Twin Oaks at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

John Rooney

John Rooney 1942 - 2015 A  2:00 p.m. graveside service on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

Valentine Albert Chaban

Valentine “Val” Albert Chaban Valentine “Val” Albert Chaban 82, of Stockton, passed away November 7, 2015. Born in Wisconsin on February 14, 1933, Val proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, graduating from the Spartan School of Aeronautics, and logged over 5400 flight hours during his career. He was awarded the United States of America Air Medal for Meritorious Service in Aerial Flight. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Val selected Stockton, CA to call home and raise his family, and enjoyed a second career with San Joaquin County for 20 years. Upon his 2nd retirement in 1993, he volunteered his time by serving on and later leading, the Honor Guard for Karl Ross Post #16 honoring the fallen veterans by bringing comfort to their families with a flag ceremony and presentation. Val was personally involved in over 2000 veteran memorial services. He was also a member of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.Val will be missed by his children, Valentine Chaban, Andrew Chaban, Caron Lujan (Phil), Linda Guinn (Butch), Lorrie McCann (Martin), Bronwyn Garrett, John Garrett (Kelly), William Garrett (Denise), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his loyal companion and little buddy, Alfie. Val is preceded in death by his wife, Walda L. Chaban, siblings, William Chaban and Florence Richter, and parents, William and Margaretha Chaban. Special thanks to Dr. Medhi and his compassionate staff, and all of Val's family, friends, and neighbors.

SERVICES

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11am, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Legion, Karl Ross Post #16 HONOR GUARD or St Joseph's Hospital Cancer Center. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com

Michael Lynn Jones

Michael Lynn Jones, 57, passed away November 7, 2015 at home in Stockton, CA. Mike (M.L.) was a lifelong resident of Stockton. He had many accomplishments he was very proud of, including a 26 year career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department where he retired in December 2014 as a Lieutenant. His stint with the Sheriff’s Office covered patrol of his home county, serving the county in Superior Court, and several years as a detective, where he was selected as Officer of the Year in February 2004 while investigating child abuse crimes. Mike was truly proud of his work with the Sheriff’s Department and his family and coworkers would describe him as a mentor within the law enforcement community.M.L. had a saucy sense of humor and could make people laugh in an instant. Mike also found happiness in weekend naps, fishing, spending time with his wife Stacey, and enjoying his daughters and spoiling his first grandchild. He was an avid fan of anything sports related, and was especially devoted to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Mike is survived by his wife, Stacey Jones, daughters Jocelyn Andersen (Scott) of Tualatin, OR, Mallory Jones, stepsons Reagan and Logan Wuelfing, his granddaughter, Avery Andersen, and his brother Dennis Jones.  He is also is survived by nephew Bobby A. Jones and family, and nieces Kelene Robinson and Jessica Jones their families. M.L. had many brothers and sisters in law and was an uncle to their wonderful children. Mike was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert Jones and Jewell Stringer, his stepfather, Billy Stringer, his brother Bobby E. Jones, and his sister Donna Jones.

SERVICES

An open house celebration of his life will be held on November 20, 2015 from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 East Earhart Ave. Stockton, CA 95206. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Giovanni’s Heart Fund (c/o Twanna Frattaroli): Valley First Credit Union 1611 W. March Lane Stockton, CA 95207. Mike would have wanted donations provided to his little buddy, Gino Frattaroli Hebert. Gino is a 13 year old warrior who has been fighting a heart condition call Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome since birth. He was very important to Mike and any help to his family in Mike’s honor would carry on Mike’s well known generosity. Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com

Guadalupe T. DeLaCruz

Guadalupe T DeLaCruz was born Guadalupe Tamez on May 31, 1931 to Francisco and Rosa Torres Tamez, in General Teran, Nuevo Leon Mexico. At age nine her mother passed away. Her father, Francisco later married Cruz Ruiz who raised Guadalupe and her sisters Antonia and Maria and brother Olegario as her own, along her new brothers and sisters ; Teresa, Felicitas (Fela), Blanca, Francisca (Francis), Eliazar (Eli), Francisco, and Irene. Olegario, Maria and Francisco preceded her death.

Guadalupe married Vicente DeLaCruz on October 29, 1949. She and Vicente had eight children, two of which preceded her in death, Juanita and Francisco. Her surviving children, Guadalupe (Lupe), Rosa, Vicente, Salvador, Juanita and Jose Luis. With the exception of Vicente who lives in Edinburgh, Texas, all the siblings live locally in San Joaquin County. Besides Her Surviving Siblings and Children Guadalupe is survived by 24 Grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Guadalupe and Vicente immigrated to the United States in 1953. They migrated with the crops and seasons from California to Idaho for a few years befor settling in Merced County in 1956. They moved to San Joaquin County in 1962, to be close to her family who lived in Acampo. Guadalupe was a devoted wife and mother. She also worked in agriculture and local canneries. After working over 15 years at Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, she retired from there and Teamster local 601 in November 1988.

Guadalupe was passionate about life, gardening, needlework and animals. She also loved to play Bingo and often visited nearby casinos. She had great sense of humor was very loyal to friends and family. To her many friends and neighbors she was known as Dona Lupita. She will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 @ Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil beginning @ 7:00 p.m. , also at the Funeral Home.

SERVICES

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m. @ Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com

John Huston

John Huston 1927 0 2015 John Huston services in the Evergreen Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015 followed by interment in the Garden of Prayer at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

William Waters

William Waters 1949 - 2015 Interment will follow the service on Friday, November 6, 2015 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.