Margaret Smallie

June 5th, 1930 - May 16th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Smallie family.

Services

An inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2018, at 12:00am, at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240.

A memorial service will follow on Saturday, June 9th, 2018, at 1:00pm, and will be held at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park.

James Watkins

October 4, 1929 - May 16, 2018

James Charles Watkins, age 88 passed away on May 16, 2018. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John and Virginia Watkins, James lived a long and productive life. At age 18 he began his military career with the U.S. Army where he proudly and honorably served for 20 years. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. After retiring from the Army, James started working for the U.S. Post Office for 18 years. In 1952, while stationed in Japan, James married Yoshiko and they were married for 65 years until her passing in 2017. Their marriage produced 4 children: Ellen, Susan (Mark), Thomas (Jan), and Donald (Merlin). James is also survived by 6 brothers, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. In his life, James was an unparalleled stamp collector, avid reader, and fan of Jeopardy. He will always be remembered for his honesty, quick wit and generosity to all. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Evergreen chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane, Lodi.

Services

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 1:00pm located in

the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park off of Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240. 209-334-9613

Burl Treadwell

July 7, 1938 - May 15, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Treadwell family.

VISITATION:

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 29th, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Vineyard Chapel at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA.

SERVICE:

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240

 

 

Ezequiel Escamilla-Gonzalez

October 8, 1956 - May 15, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Escamilla-Gonzalez family.

Visitation

Tuesday May 22, 2018 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm located in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.

Service

Wednesday May 23, 2018 at 12:30pm located at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 215 W. Walnut St in Lodi, CA 95240. 209-369-1907

Daniel Burgdorf

October 3, 1960 - May 13, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Burgdorf family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel Burgdorf entered into rest in Stockton, CA on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at home with his family by his side.  He was 57 years old.  He was born in Fresno, CA.  He was a devoted husband of 37 years to his wife Debbie Burgdorf and beloved father to Susan Heuer.  He was blessed with one granddaughter Stella Heuer.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being a grandpa, going fishing, and working on watches.  He was a humble man with a contagious smile that will be missed by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wallace Burgdorf and Sylvania Burgdorf.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Burgdorf, daughter Susan Heuer, granddaughter Stella Heuer, brother Donald Burgdorf, sisters Cheryl Burgdorf, Kelly DeBinder, and Angeline Brewer.

Graveside

Friday May 18, 2018 at 1:00pm located at Cherokee Memorial Park at Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA.

Loralee Thompson

April 14, 1937 - May 11, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Thompson family.

Loralee Huber Thompson, longtime resident of Lodi and Stockton, passed away on May 11th, 2018.

Loralee was born in Thatcher, Arizona and grew up in Mesa, Arizona.  She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Home Economics.  Her first teaching position took her to Stockton, California where she met and married Thomas Paul Thompson from Peterson, Utah.  After teaching 3 years, Loralee left teaching to raise and nurture her 5 children.  Loralee was a life-long member and actively involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in a variety of callings.    Once her children were all in school, she was a substitute teacher in the Lodi Unified School District and ended her 20-year career teaching home economics at Morada Middle School.  Since her retirement, she has spent time traveling and with family and friends.  She has also been an active docent at the SJ County Historical Museum.

Loralee is survived by her 5 children: Sheryl, Bruce (Elisa), Scott (Jodi), Loriann, and Brian (Becky); 16 grandchildren:  Steve (Heather), Laura (Jeff), Richard (Rachelle), Jordan, Madeline, Camille, Cassie, Ryan, Collin, Kara, Brooke, Tucker, Bethani, Russell, Shane, and Owen; and 7 great-grandchildren:  Holly, Kayla, Connor, Addison, Olivia, Nathan, and Andrew.

Loralee was preceded in death by her husband and by her parents, Waldo & Ida Huber.  She is survived by her siblings:  Paul Huber  (Shirlene), Carol Dana, and Mary Martin (Dennis).

She was an incredible person, a talented cook, baker, seamstress, homemaker, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, and more.  She will be truly missed.

Visitation

Visitation will be held on Friday May 18, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm located at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, CA.

Service

Saturday May 19, 2018 at 10:00am located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1510 W Century Blvd in Lodi, CA.

Loralee will be laid to rest following the services at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Ruben Rodriguez

August 24th, 1986 - May 11th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rodriguez family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruben Vicente Rodriguez, Jr, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly the night of May 11th, 2018 at the young age of 31. He was born August 24, 1986 in Lodi to Doreen Ann Rodriguez (Wood) and Ruben Vicente Rodriguez. He was the eldest of 3 children for his mom and 4 kids for his dad. Ruben was an avid Raiders fan and lived a fruitful life. He was a son, brother, uncle, godfather, nephew, cousin and a dear friend to many. He loved dancing, singing, spending time with family and friends and going to Raiders games. Ruben was a hard working man who often provided comedic relief and was loved by all who knew him. Whether it was helping a complete stranger or offering support to a friend or relative through difficult times, he had a very kind heart. With a charismatic personality, contagious laughter and radiant smile, he was always the life of the party. Summers were spent barbecuing, camping, swimming, going on road trips, spending time with friends and family and was always a welcomed guest at all sorts of events from birthday parties to weddings, he always seemed to light up the room. Although his life was short lived, it was well lived. He loved with all his heart and despite having no children, he enjoyed being around kids and playing with them. Family was always important to him and reflected in the way he lived his life. Stella Rodriguez, a paternal aunt, played a significant role in his upbringing. He is survived by both of his parents, paternal grandparents Eva and Vicente Rodriguez, stepmother Nina Rodriguez, brothers Matthew Rodriguez and Gabriel Rodriguez, sister-in-law Mayra Rodriguez, niece Giselle and nephew Ezra, half sister Hannah Rodriguez as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and countless friends. He will proceeded in death by his maternal grandma Mary Ellen Hobson. There will be a public viewing Sunday, May 20th from 2-8pm at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Vineyard Chapel. Services will be held Monday, May 21st at the same location at 10am with burial immediately after. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Moose Lodge located at 3824 E. Woodbridge Rd off Highway 99.

A Go Fund me account has been set up to help ease the financial burden for his family: www.gofundme.com/ruben-rodriguez-memorial

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 20th, 2018, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel, located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240.

Service

Services will be held on Monday, May 21st, 2018, at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park.

Khay Luangdethleuxa

September 10, 1953 - May 11, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Luangdethleuxa family.

Visitation

Friday May 18, 2018 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm in visitation rooms at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA.

Service

Saturday May 19, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, Ca.