Fred Lee Long

November 13, 1936 - January 21, 2021

Fred Lee Long passed away on January 21, 2021 in French Camp, CA at the age of 84. Fred was born in Missouri on November 13, 1936 and moved to Woodbridge at a young age. He attended local Lodi Schools and graduated from Lodi High where he met his future Wife Veralyn Bice.

His career in Steel fabrication spanned 54 years and included a partnership at Arc Steel and Klinger. He was founder of Stockton Steel and later Western State. He served as President of PDM, Strocal. He was well- loved by most in the business and upon his retirement was the most respected Steel Fabrication Manager west of the Rockies.

He dedicated most of his free time to his work but loved to get together with his group of friends, and as often as he could enjoyed going on hunting trips. Those trips were among his most cherished memories.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence D Long and Wilma L. Nesselroad; his wife Veralyn R. Bice; siblings: Carl, Paul, and Dale Long; members of the Bice family, and Carma Cornelius-Long; and close friends Don and Arlene Redfern, Ike Henry, Al Clark, and Clay Marvin.

Fred is survived by his children: David Lee Long, James Leon Long, Susan Renee Long-Carlile; gradchildren: Amber Long-Agans, Matthew Long, Joshua Long-Agans, Mackenzie Long, Marissa Long, Alexandria Carlile, Lisa Agans, Brandy Agans, Paul Agans II; great Grandchildren: Caleb, Liam and Mercy. Also surviving are other family members: Eddie Long, Ron Long, Donnie Long, Gordon Bice, Paul and Sheri Agans; and close friends LC & Pat Williams and family, Bob & Janet Brooks, Doyle Henry, Bill Burch, Jerry Zimmerman, MaryLou Schaeneman, Glenda Roe, Chris Gonzaba, Wayne (Porky) Richardson, John Alkazak, Doug Bott, and Al Ellis, and caregiver and friend Tamie Hill (Blondie).

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Friday February 05, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

 SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday February 06, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, in the Garden of Angels located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Long family.

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Pargat Ghuman

August 20, 1942 - January 19, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday January 27,, 2021 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 Ghuman family.

Antonio Lopez Jr.

November 4, 1947 - January 19, 2021

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Antonio Lopez Jr. was born in Levelland, TX on November 4, 1947 to Antonio Lopez Sr. and Marie Alanis. Antonio had 3 brothers and 7 sisters. He worked in construction for many years but was also a man of many trades.

He retired in Gault, CA where he met the love of his life Maria Elena R. Lopez. Together they would enjoy some of his favorite things to do such as spending time with his family, drinking a Cadillac Margarita, Eating an Alaskan King Crab from Joe’s Crab Shack or driving to Sacramento for a Lobster Roll.

He is survived by his beloved Maria, his daughter Amy Romero, his sons Tony Lopez, Rene Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Adrian Lopez, and David Lopez. Along with 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many family and friends who loved him.

SERVICES:

Visitation will take place from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi.

An outdoor service will be at 10 AM  on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Garden of Grace at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopez Family.

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Steven Phillips

September 05, 1957 - January 19, 2021

Steven Wayne Phillips, 63, passed away at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California on January 19, 2021. He was born September 5, 1957 in Claremore, Oklahoma to James V. Phillips, Sr. and the late Jorene Phillips-Walker.

Steve was retired from Texas Instruments, but in retirement found his love and passion for being a Zumba Instructor. He also loved his dog Diva, running, travel, Dallas Cowboys & Sooner football, and NASCAR.

Steve was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Steve never met a stranger. He was loved and admired by many. His inspiring presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.

Along with his wife, Pam Phillips, he is survived by his father James, Sr. and stepmother Blanch C. Phillips of Cushing, OK. Daughters, Stephanie Sheltman and her husband Les of Piedmont, OK and Shauna Phillips of Broken Arrow, OK. Grandchildren who were the light of his life, Paxton and Ava. Stepsisters, Deborah Davis of Broken, Arrow, OK and Mable E. Renko-Cimino of San Antonio, TX. Stepbrother Asa E. Davis of Ponca City, OK. Sisters-in-law, Wendy (Steve) Bowlin of Spring, TX, Shirley Godfrey and Patti Funk of Houston, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Jorene Phillips-Walker. Brothers Michael Ray Phillips and James V. Phillips, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Phillips family.

Della Badeker

May 14, 1935 - January 19, 2021

Della Ann Badeker, 85, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. Della was preceded in death by her mother, husband & numerous other family members. She is survived in life by her son, Michael Cash of Idaho; daughter, Kathi Alberg of Lodi, Ca.; and daughter, Terilynn Gudino of Oakland, CA. She was blessed to have 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Della was a long time resident of Lodi, Ca. She was a member of Lodi Calvary Church and daughter of the Lord Jesus Christ until joining her savior. She spent many years caring for others while working at Lodi Memorial Hospital. Later in life she joined the Lodi Police Dept. Partners. She spent many years supporting the officers who protect the city and people she loved. In the years just prior to her passing, she continued to serve her community and help deliver Meals on Wheels.

Della requested no services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of San Joaquin in her memory.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Badeker family.

Edwin Ring

August 01, 1926 - January 19, 2021

Edwin Laverne Ring, 94, was born to Gust and Lydia Ring in Sykeston, North Dakota on August 1, 1926. His faith in Jesus Christ became a reality on January 19, 2021.
He is the 4th of 9 children. Survived by his sweetheart, Esther Ring. In love for 74 years. They had 3 children, Dennis (deceased) Ring, David (Shelley) Ring and Donna Ring. He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene McDonald, Vivian Rostomily and Betty Lee; brother, Ben Ring; grandchildren, Ryan Rader, Katrina and Stacey Ring, and Ericka (Joey) Campbell, Craig and Chris Ring and Alyssa (Matt Neilson; along with 7 great grandchildren.
He worked as a plumber for 30 years, retired at 55. Took up hobbies such as traveling, making matchbook buildings and he loved to fish.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to LOEL Center of Lodi or the Salvation Army.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will follow at 1:00pm on Wednesday February 3, 2021 at 1:00pm 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 Ring family.

Margaret Lockhart

May 18, 1929 - January 18, 2021

Margaret Lucille Lockhart passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on May 18, 1929 to Darrell and Florence Metzgus.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ian Dwight Lockhart.

Marge was born in Stockton, California, but raised in Santa Rosa. She had fond memories of visiting her grandparents' homestead in Pistol River, OR, taking the ferryboat to San Francisco each year to see the Ice Follies, her first ride across the newly built Golden Gate Bridge and attending the 1939 World Fair at Treasure Island. She had vivid memories of the effects of WWII on her family and friends, but also the many good times spent at the ocean with her family.

Marge married Ian in December of 1948. They moved to Stockton in the early 50's, which is where they raised their four children, whom in her words were "the most important thing to her". She worked with her husband at their family business, Lockhart Seeds, Inc., was Past President of Stockton Credit Women of NACM, Chairman of the Agriculture Branch of NACM, member of Women for Agriculture, member of ELKS Lodge #218 and Past President of the Iris Club.

Marge and Ian loved to travel and did so extensively, visiting thirty-eight of the fifty states as well as countless countries and islands across the globe, Hawaii being their favorite. She had an incredible memory and would enthusiastically recount stories from her many trips in amazing detail, to the delight of her family and friends. She also treasured their annual trips to hunting camp in Idaho. Marge enjoyed playing the piano, folk dancing, square dancing, sewing and gardening, and never forgot her beloved dogs, Johnny and Comanche.

Marge will be remembered as a happy and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, and as the family Historian. She loved a good party and was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. She was well loved and will be missed by so many.

She is survived by her four children, Nancy J. Cancilla and husband Charles, Ian G. Lockhart and wife Sandra, Randall K. Lockhart, and Kirk P. Lockhart; four grandchildren, Vincent Cancilla, Jaime Lockhart Kembel (Corbin), Lindsay Lockhart Haugland (Tycer) and Leslie Lockhart Collins (Josh), and two great-grandchildren, Reid Jacob Kembel and Blake Lucille Kembel.

Per Marge's request, there will not be a public service. She will be interned privately beside her beloved husband at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery in Lodi. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lockhart family.

Jeanet Samson-Beaver

November 19, 1979 - January 18, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Thursday February 11, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL SERVICE

The funeral service will be at 10:00am on Friday February 12, 2021 at the Cathedral of the Annunciation with the graveside service to follow at 11:30am 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 Samson-Beaver family.

Amy Dimas-Caughell

July 4, 1917 - January 18, 2021

Amy was born July 4, 1971 in French Camp, California and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, California.

Amy is survived by her husband Phil K. Caughell, Sr.; her son Ryan H. Dimas-Flores (8); parents Celestino “Rick” and Rosemarie Dimas; brother Angelo Dimas (Carolyn) of Modesto, sister-in-law Charlene Cortez (Mauriso) and father-in-law Robert (Bob) Caughell of Tracy; stepson Phillip K. Caughell, Jr.  Amy is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, god children and numerous friends. 

Amy joined our family with a bang on the 4th of July.  She truly enjoyed each birthday celebration with parade participation, picnic, baseball game and fireworks. She loved to sing and dance as she drove down the road entertaining Ryan.  Amy was raised and instilled with a strong work ethics.  She began her work career at an early age of 16, earning for her own expenses working first as a babysitter, department store clerk and cashier.

While all the time achieving high academic marks in school.  She attended King Elementary, St. Gertrude’s and San Joaquin Middle School, Edison High School class of 1989.  That senior year she was awarded MVP on girls’ softball team. She graduated San Joaquin Delta class of 1991 AA degree.  California State University Stanislaus class of 2001 obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  University of Phoenix class of 2006, achieving her master’s degree in Sociology and Counseling.

Her professional work career began with San Joaquin County Worknet, Employment Training Specialist; Mental Health Clinician BHS, House Therapist Residential Treatment Programs; Doctors Behavioral Health Center Inpatient Clinician; S.J. County Inpatient Mental Health Clinician/Forensics Department; Aegis Treatment Center Counselor.

But even with her accomplishments, her most cherished was becoming a mother to her son Ryan in 2012.  He was everything to her, she beamed with such motherly pride.  It was he who gave her the will to continue with her struggle with a diabetes condition over 23 years, which lead to renal failure which placed her onto dialysis treatments for her last 2 years.  She fought thru these sessions on a daily basis.  It truly took all her spiritual and physical strength.  She was tested with several inpatient hospital stays. Amy enjoyed summer camping trips with her extended family of aunt, uncles, and cousins.  Swimming and hiking throughout the day and nightly campfires and the sharing of stories of years passed by her elders.  She so loved playing softball with her aunts and cousins on the family ladies team ” Dimas Dames”.

Amy was a member of the Karl Ross Post American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16, and when possible would participate in the year round Post activities with her Auxiliary sisters.

Amy is predeceased by grand-parents: Celestino and Rose Dimas,l ray and Emil Martinez, several aunts; Grace, Arlene, Helen, Margaret Lydia; uncles; Michael Ray, Al, Jerry, Anthony, Joe and Ben.  Cousins; James, Ivan, Roland, Valarie, Erin and nephew baby Angelo C. Dimas

Graveside services will take place outside the Garden of Angels, Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.  Monday February 1, 2021 at 1:30pm  A celebration of life will take place at a later date when we can all safely gather and share our memories.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dimass-Caughell family.

 

Felix Lonzanida Jr.

October 25, 1948 - January 18, 2021

Felix Lucero Lonzanida Jr. was born October 25, 1948 in Zambales, Philippines to Felix Lonzanida Sr. and Remedios L. Lonzanida. Oldest of 7 children and brother to Joven, Arnold, Lorna, Elisa, Irene, and Emelyn, he entered into heaven on January 18, 2021.

Felix immigrated to the United States in 1970. A longtime resident of Stockton, California, he attended Humphreys College and married his wife of 46 years, Minda. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served for 10 years. After the military, he worked for the United States Postal Service and later started his own painting business, Felonz Painting.

Felix enjoyed simple pleasures: Bowling, playing poker, BBQing his famous tri-tip, and watching his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Not only was Felix a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be most remembered for being humble, generous and welcoming.

Felix is survived by his wife Minda, daughters Michelle (Ronald), Tanya, and Samantha, and his 10 grandchildren: Tajah, Drew, Elani, Arianna, Julius, Liam, Gabriel, Kamryn, Isaiah, and Akoni.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lonzanida family.

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Ronald Cromwell

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September 17, 1930 - January 17, 2021

Ronald Gene Cromwell passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born on September 17, 1930 to Loren and Elda Cromwell in Lodi, CA.  Ron graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1948.  He enlisted in the Air Force and served part of his four-year tour in Germany.  In his younger years he enjoyed boating, water skiing and fast cars.  He was a machinist by trade, and there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix      

Ron is survived by his wife of 37 years Candice Ohlhauser, his brother Lyle Cromwell and sisters Carolyn Peterson and Henrietta Felion.  He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Charles and Gerald Cromwell.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Monday February 1, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday February 1, 2021 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 Cromwell family.

Fred Podesta

August 1, 1936 - January 16, 2021

Fred was born August 1, 1936 in Stockton, CA and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at home in Linden, CA.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Adeline Podesta, his wife of 48 years marriage, Patricia Podesta, his son Joseph Avansino, and his first wife Tanya Archer Podesta. He is survived by his sons Fred Podesta III (Beth), James Avansino (Ann), Victor Podesta (Monica), daughter Tara Bryant (Scott), and daughter in law Leslie Avansino; grandchildren Jessica Costigliolo (Jason), Freddy Podesta IV, Gianna Goins (James), Becca Cruse (Colton), Victor Podesta Jr., Gina Podesta, Nicole Podesta, Brooke Bryant, Mia Bryant, Andrew Avansino, Paul Avansino, and five great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters Marie Dal Porto (predeceased by brother-in-law Albert Dal Porto Sr.) and Irma Flor (Dino). Fred is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, and leaves behind many lifelong friends he considered family.

Fred was raised in Linden, CA and graduated from Linden High School. He started working with his father on the family farm in Bellota, where his love of farming was born. This would be the pathway for the rest of his life, a passion he shared with his family.

Fred enjoyed cooking with family and friends. Many times, he would cook and cater for charities, clubs, and events with Patti. Friends and family were always welcome into Fred and Patti's home, whether it was at their cabin in Arnold, vacation home in Indio, or at their home in Bellota. He enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, and especially being a part of his children and grandchildren's endeavors. He was a member of numerous agricultural associations throughout the years. Fred was also an icon in the equestrian world where he owned and trained many world class show jumping champions.

Fred's true passion was farming. Fred was known throughout the state for his knowledge and ability to grow bell peppers, peaches, pears, cherries, asparagus, walnuts, grapes, and much more. When Fred was not farming for the family business, Podesta Farms, he loved working in his garden and raising animals.

Fred was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

A special thank you to the many caregivers touching Fred's life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions in his name to the Linden Peters Volunteer Firefighters or a charity of choice.

A celebration of Fred's life will take place at a later date when we all can safely gather and share our memories.


VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Podesta family.

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