Robert Greenlee

September 25, 1946 - January 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Greenlee, 72 of South Dakota, formerly of Lodi passed away on January 30th, 2019 in Lodi. He was born in Calusa, CA to Robert Greenlee and Mary Grab. He was raised and attended to school in Carmi, IL and served in the Air Force 1964-1968. On February 4, 1967 he married Mina Wells in St. Joseph, IL. In 1975 Bob, Mina and family began their travel to California via Pecos, TX and then Stockton. In 1977 he became the service call plumber for Henderson Bros. and moved his family to Lodi.


He served the Lodi area while working for Henderson Bros until 1998. As a recovering alcoholic of over 30 years Bob served the community, volunteering at Alcoholics Anonymous and Alcoholics Victorious. As his children grew he became a great cheerleader, encourager, coach and referee for soccer. He could often be found on the sidelines coaching with his booming voice, or refereeing for the recreation games and tournaments.


In 2010, Bob and Mina began their dream of traveling in their RV all over the United States, visiting family, making friends along the way and eventually calling South Dakota home. Bob was often the funny guy of the group, and loved to give everyone a "hard time".

Bob was preceded in death by his grandchildren Richard Joseph O'Boyle V "Ricky 5", and Rachel Greenlee. He is survived by his wife Mina Greenlee. Children Robert (Nilesh Charan) Greenlee, Jeanne (Scott) Ehlers, Shana (Rick) O'Boyle, Eddy (Eileen) Greenlee, Daniel (Megan) Greenlee. Grandchildren, Garret, Riley, Chad, Erin and Ian Greenlee; Mason, Maddie and McKenna Ehlers; Ricky and Tommy O'Boyle.

SERVICES:
A Memorial service for Bob will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11:00am at Faith Community Church located at 2223 W Kettleman Ln. in Lodi, CA.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Greenlee family.

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Ronald Fuqua

 

August 8, 1957 - January 29, 2019

Ronald Ray Fuqua

Ronald is survived by his wife Judi Fuqua of Linden, Children; Kevin Henry Fuqua, Sherrie Lynne Fuqua and Nicholas John Fuqua. Ronald also leaves behind his brother and sister Sandra and Mike Fuqua, Aunt; Carol Martin, Joel and Cindy Espinozo, Bobby and Susie Martin, Cathy and Patty Fuqua.

Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Goldie Fuqua.

VISITATION:
The visitation for Ronald Fuqua will be held on Friday, February 8th, 2019, from 11:00am - 12:00pm, and will take place in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:
A graveside service will follow on the same day (February 8th, 2019), and take place at 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, in the Garden of Hymns located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Contributions can be made in Ronald’s name to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fuqua family.

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Pranil Singh

 

May 16, 1982 - January 28, 2019

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Singh family.

VISITATION:
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, and will take place at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES:
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, at 11:00am, also in the Vineyard Chapel. Witness cremation will follow.

Please join us for the live stream of Mr. Singh’s service on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at the following link, starting at 10:15am. Watch here.

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Martha Smith

December 18, 1939 - January 28, 2019

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Martha Faye Smith, 79, of Stockton, CA passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2019, in Sacramento, CA, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. Martha was born in Shady Point, Oklahoma, the loving daughter of the late Josephine and William H. Harmon. The Harmon family moved to California, where Martha attended Franklin High School. On Feb. 13, 1959, Martha married her high school sweetheart, James Kenneth Smith, the love of her life. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Following the passing of her loving husband in June, Martha was left with a broken heart.

Martha is survived by her daughters Karen Lagorio (Richard), Kathy Badue, Kim Sanchez; her 7 grandchildren Melissa Thomas, Courtney, James, and Michael Lagorio, Amanda McCoy, Maria and Vanessa Sanchez; her great-grandson Jiovanni Belmar; her sister-in-laws Lula Calkins (Jack), Joyce Bush, Doris Powers (Mike), and Carolyn Criner (Eddie), and brother-in-law Donald "Pete" Smith. She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins in both California and Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; and her beloved in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. She will always be remembered by her family and many friends as a loving mother and grandmother, who loved shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a wonderful hostess, avid exerciser, and loved to garden. She enjoyed trips to Monterey with friends and visiting Lake Tahoe. The family wishes to thank her loving caregivers, Rachael Cox and Megan Moore.

VISITATION:

Friends and family are invited to the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off  Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.for visitation Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

SERVICES:

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at 10:00 am in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Martha's family request any contributions in her memory be made to the Linden Lions Club, 5041 N. Market St, Linden, CA 95236 or the Linden-Peters Volunteer Fire Department, 17725 E Hwy 26, Linden, CA 95236.

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Robert Geiszler

 

February 28th, 1935 - January 27th, 2019

Robert J. "Bob"  Geiszler, a long-time resident of San Andreas, died peacefully January 27, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 83-years-old. Born February 28, 1935 to Johanna (Kraemer) and Ted Geiszler near Ashley, North Dakota, the family moved to Lodi, CA when Bob was 6-years-old. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1953 and attended Wartburg College in Waverly, IA where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Marjie. After college graduation in 1957, Bob volunteered and served two years in the U.S. Army. He married Marjorie Clark in Ripon, WI in 1959. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31st.

Bob hunted and fished the Delta and Sierra in his youth so it was not surprising the couple settled in Calaveras County when Bob started his teaching career at San Andreas Elementary School in 1960. He taught 33 years at San Andreas, Valley Springs and Mokelumne Hill elementary schools where he was also principal. He loved teaching Science Camp, enjoyed coaching elementary sports, and shared his knowledge and compassion equally with all students. Bob was very active in the Calaveras County community. He was a volunteer fireman for more than 20 years with the San Andreas Fire Protection District. He served 17 years as director of the San Andreas Sanitary District and was elected board president four times. This stint was followed by eight years on the Calaveras County Water District board. Bob was a 35-year member of the Mokelumne Hill Lions Club where he held many offices, was 2005-2006 Lion of the Year, and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for meritorious service. Bob was known for bringing the bratwurst sandwich fundraising booth idea to the Moke Hill Lions. For almost 30 years Bob could be found purchasing, setting up and working the brat booth at many county events for the club. It is estimated 23,000 brats have been sold because of Bob's idea.

Bob leaves behind his beloved wife, Marj, his daughter, Kathy (Mark) Campbell of San Andreas, and granddaughters, Taylor and Jordan. He also leaves a sister, Joann Geiszler, a brother, Ted (Doreen) Geiszler, and brother-in-law, Jerry (Darlene) Clark. Bob will also be missed by a niece and several nephews.

He was a charter member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lodi. He also attended St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 414 Oak St., San Andreas, where services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's honor to the San Andreas Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 88, San Andreas, CA 95249; the Mokelumne Hill Lions Club, P.O Box 710, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245; or your favorite charity.

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Anna Charlene Mandic

 

February 17, 1928 - January 27, 2019

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Anna Charlene Mandic passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Stetson Court Living, Stockton where she had resided the past three plus years. Charlene was born in Denver, Colorado February 17, 1927 to Charles and Anna Miller. They moved to Southern California when she was very small due to her father looking for work. They later moved to San Francisco where her brother Gerald was born. Her mother's brother sold them a piece of land in Selma, Oregon. They moved there in 1938 arriving on July 4. She said they had so many flat tires that her older brother, Terry, had to change them all. Since there was no house on the land, Terry stayed out of school to help build a house for them. Charlene graduated ft m Dryden Elementary School and attended Kirby High School. She graduated from high school when she was sixteen in 1944. Charlene's father was working in the Stockton ship yards and stayed with him after graduating from school. She worked at various clerical jobs. Her father loved baseball and they would attend games in the park across from where they were living, One day- a group of guys asked her if she wanted to play ball with them That's when she met her future husband "Bud". They married October 28 1946 Bud was in the Merchant Marines and shipped out shortly. Her daughter Sharon 'as born April 24, 1947 and son James "Jim" Jr. was born April 16, 1949. Charlene worked for many years for the Stockton Sears Roebuck & Company store. When the company moved their offices to Sacramento she resigned. She soon found employment with the Lincoln School District as account clerk. She worked there for fourteen years then retired. Charlene and Bud were very active members of the Port Stockton Boaters for many years as well as the Rod and Gun Club. Charlene was a member of the 1st Baptist Church, Stockton.

Charlene was predeceased by her parents Charles and Anna Miller, husband James Robert "Bud" Mandic. son James "Jim" Mandic, Jr., daughter Sharon Enzie, brother Terry Miller. and sister Clara Gray. Charlene is survived by grand-children Fred Martin, Emil Enzie, and Skye Mandic, brother Gerald (Virginia) Miller of Burney, CA, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews including niece Julia Larson to was her conservator.

SERVICES:
A service will be held on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 1:00pm, in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Patricia "Pat" Newman

November 20, 1946 - January 26, 2019

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Patricia “Pat” Newman, 72, entered into Eternal Rest on January 26, 2019, in the arms of her loving husband after a sudden and brief battle with Cancer.

Patricia Cecilia Clark was born on November 20, 1946, in Merced, California, to Helen and Carroll Clark. She is one of 8 children. She graduated from Merced High School in 1963, and worked for Merced County. She married the love of her life, Hal Newman, on March 14, 1970. After having three children, they moved to Lodi in November, 1976. Their fourth child was born in 1982.

Shortly after moving to Lodi, Pat became involved in Saint Anne’s Catholic Church. She taught CCD for over 20 years, was a member of Bible Study groups and volunteered her time endlessly. When her children started preschool, she was an active member in Tiny Tots Co-Op Preschool where she made many friends. She loved being a part of her children’s lives and, once they entered elementary school, she volunteered at Erma B. Reese School. She was on the PTA and a classroom volunteer. She continued to support her children in high school and through college. She was at every game, event, or recital. Her children were her greatest blessing. Pat began working for Lodi Unified School District in 1981. She was a part of Woodbridge Middle School, Bear Creek High School, and Lodi High School where she retired in 2009. Although retired, they would still find ways to get her back to Lodi High. She adored her work family and made numerous lifelong friends. She was very strong in her faith and made friends easily. Pat loved being a part of her community and continued to be an active participant in life. She adored her grandchildren and loved being “Mimi”. She never met a stranger, and she made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. She is irreplaceable and will forever leave a hole in our hearts.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 49 years, Hal Newman; daughter Nikki Nestal and son-in-law Elliott; son Tom Newman and wife Sommer; daughter Laura Hawley and son-in-law Brian; son Danny Newman; grandchildren Hailey, Bradley, Dylan, Noah, Connor, Riley, Brody and Patrick, her 6 siblings and their spouses, and many nieces and nephews who treasured her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Carroll Clark; and sister Bernadine Ditter.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.. Rosary will be held also that evening Thursday January 31, 2019 6:00 p.m. @ St. Anne's Catholic Church   215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A Funeral Mass will be held @ St. Anne's Catholic Church   215 W Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240, Friday February 1, 2019 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

In lieu of flowers Family ask donations be made in her name (Pat Newman) to “Directions Medical” formally known as “Pregnancy Resource Center of Lodi”. 942 E. Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240.

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Rose Byrd

January 12, 1923 - January 26, 2019

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019, from 12:00pm - 8:00pm, and will take place in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
Services will be held on Thursday, January 31st, 2019, at 1:00pm, and will be held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, located at 4100 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94803.

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Ajay Ranchhod

November 22nd, 1958 - January 26th, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Ajay Shamji Ranchhod announces his passing, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the age of 60 years. Ajay will be lovingly remembered by his wife Harsha and his 3 children, Lina, Jayesh and Sanjay. From humble beginnings in Zambia in Africa, Ajay moved to Stockton where he graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He became a prominent local businessman, building homes in the Stockton area. Ajay was also an active member in the community, serving as a Board Member of the Indian Association of San Joaquin County, and engaging in numerous charity endeavors for the Stockton Community. He was also a Board member and Former President of the Gujarati Community of San Joaquin County.

Ajay was known as a fun loving, kind-hearted, compassionate, and generous father, brother, son and uncle. Ajay will also be forever remembered by his extended family and friends.

SERVICE
A funeral Service in memory of Ajay will be held on Friday, February 1. 2019 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cremation services will take place shortly after, attended by immediate family only - as is customary in the Hindu tradition.

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Roger Nicholson

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March 2, 1920 - January 25, 2019

Roger L. Nicholson passed away on January 25, 2019 in Stockton. He was 98 years old. Roger was born March 2, 1920 in Princeton, IL to Edna and Nicholas Nicholson. He worked for the City of Stockton Public Works department for 40 years, retiring as the Superintendent of Operations. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in the Pacific Theater of Operation during WWII, and participated in the following campaigns: New Zealand, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Marshall Islands, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was a member and past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 22 in Lodi, also serving as the 11th District Commander of the American Legion. Roger was Lifetime Member of the Stockton Motorcycle Club. He was married to Gertrude Nicholson for 55 years before her passing in 2001. He is survived by his daughter Donna Berry; granddaughter Roberta Ibarra; and grandchildren: Christian and Crystal Ibarra. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert, Charles, and Richard Nicholson; and his sisters: Ruth Torell and Helen Groves.

SERVICE

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane in Lodi, CA.

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Raymond Mahoney

November 9, 1929 - January 25, 2019

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Services
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 10:00am, and will take place at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, located on 215 W Walnut St, Lodi, CA 95240.

An inurnment will follow on Friday, February 8th, 2019, at 2:00pm, and will take place at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Curtis Beitz

December 20, 1947 - January 24, 2019

VISITATION

A public visitation will be held Wednesday January 30,2019 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will follow Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 4:00 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

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