Bernard L. "Bernie" Wagner

May 09, 1938 - April 20, 2021

Bernie passed away on April 20, 2021 at home with his wife Donna by his side. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was born in Sacramento, CA to Samuel J. Wagner and Lydia Wagner. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Donna Wagner, daughter, Sandra Mallisham (Lincoln), son, Leland D. Wagner, Grandson, Leland P. Wagner, and Granddaughter, Selena Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gloria Erickson (Jack), Norma Scharborough (Buster), Geraldeane Sartini (Jean) and Brothers, N. John Wagner (Helen), Harvey Wagner (Beverly), and Lester Wagner (Thelma). He will be missed by his brother Jim (Gayle) Wagner and sister Kathie (William) Gavia.

At 17 Bernie started his first adventure as a Sailor in the U.S. Navy, riding the waves from Long Beach to Japan (many times) on the U.S.S. Tolovana. Bernie began writing letters to Donna on those long voyages. In 1959 he began his carpentry apprenticeship building the Rice Mills in West Sacramento. He worked many years as a Journeyman Carpenter. In 1975 he started a business partnership and opened The Door Factory, Ltd., retiring in 1995. He built and restored homes throughout the years, including his own home of 45 years.

Bernie enjoyed horseback riding with donna, friends and family. His favorite spot was Schneider's Cow Camp on HWY 88. He also enjoyed working cattle on Dick Harry's Ranch, McDermitt, NV, with his friend "Bub" Waddell. He was a member of the CA Cattleman's Association and raised his own cattle (Donna's selling the herd soon)! His most recent hobby was restoring a 1958 Chevy Apache Pick-up and a 1955 Dodge C-1 pick-up with his good friend Jose Flores.

Bernie valued hard-work and treasured his friendships. He was preceded in death by his close friends Jack Cole (Helen), Charles Pearson (Gaye), Leonard Cole (Marlene), John Bozich (Jean), and Wendell Nordquist (Joan).

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial Cemetery at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA on April 28, 2021 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers a donation in Bernie's name to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org is appreciated.

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Carol Eldridge

June 02, 1943 - April 19, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday April 26, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, California.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday April 27,  2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Elmer Fowler

August 16, 1932 - April 19, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 4:30pm on Sunday April 25, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Monday April 26, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Ruth Jones

July 08, 1929 - April 18, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Monday April 26, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at 12:30pm on Monday April 26, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Steven T. Islas

April 11, 1965 - April 18, 2021

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Steven T. Islas, 56, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 18, 2021. He was born April 11, 1965, in Stockton California, the son of Michael and Lydia Islas.

Steve attended Annunciation Grammar School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.  He received his Bachelors degree in Sociology from California State University, Chico.

Steve married his college sweetheart, Valerie, with whom he shared twenty-nine years of marriage.  Steve and Valerie were blessed with three daughters: Sarah (27), Aimee (25), and Julia (21).  They were his pride and joy and he instilled in them a love for music and concerts, having attended many together.

Steve worked for the California Youth Authority for twenty-eight years, where he made life long friends.  He was a member of Grace Point Church in Lodi, where he celebrated a faith in Christianity that he carried in every facet of his life. Steve was a lover of all sports and was a life long fan of the Boston Red Sox. 

Steve’s legacy continues through those who loved him most:  His wife Valerie, their daughters, Sarah, Aimee, and Julia, his mother, Lydia, and his siblings:  MaryAnn Fry (John), Ceci Sallee (Gary), Michael Islas, Danny Islas (Diane), Veronica Jackson (Mitch), and Matthew Islas, as well as his many nieces and nephews that he adored.

 SERVICES:

Services will be at Cherokee Memorial Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi.  Visitation will be on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4-7 pm and funeral services on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to your local Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Annabel Fujita

January 25, 1927 - April 16, 2021

Annabel Kishi Fujita, 94, passed away on April 16, in Modesto. She was preceded in death by her parents Fusanojo and Shinobu Tsujimoto; her husband of 35 years, Joe Kishi; her husband of 12 years, Jack Fujita; her brothers Jim, Mack, John and Sam; and her son Larry Kishi. She is survived by three children: JoAnn Arishin (John), Bill (Lori) Kishi and Robert (Gloria) Kishi; 10 grandchildren: Cary Kobayashi, Michelle Estrada, Alex Arishin, Jennifer Tillett, Julie Stark, Bill Kishi Jr, Matthew Kishi, Benjamin Kishi, Maria Bott, Jessica Kishi; 13 great-grandchildren: Kirby, Shelby, Sam, Sabrina, Toni, Ivan, Izzy, Viola, Marisa, Adriana, April, Cassandra, Tevan; and great-great grandchild Daniel.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday April 30, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Larry Simpson

April 27, 1941 - April 13, 2021

Larry Owen Simpson was born April 27th, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas and passed at his home in Stockton, California on April 13th, 2021.

Larry had a lively and at times feisty personality – he was always quick to crack a joke or ask you if you had been working much lately. He worked hard all of his life and insisted on maintaining his own home and lawn well into his 70’s. Larry loved to fish, boat, camp, spend time with family and call friends on the phone. In his earlier years he was known to frequent a bar or two and loved a cold Budweiser. He’d wake you up in the morning and tell you how he had been up since 4 or 5 am, ready to go. Larry was disciplined and independent, but he had a soft spot for grandchildren, great grand-children and his little dogs. Larry deeply missed his late loving companion Polly Long ever since her passing in 2017. He talked about Polly and the many years they shared together until his last day.

Larry is preceded in death by his companion of many years Polly Long, his parents Willie and Sylvia, sisters Connie and Peggy, and brother Jimmy. He leaves behind three sons, Terry Simpson, Bobby Simpson and Randy Simpson, daughter-in-law Brandy Simpson, grandchildren Anne Kuharik, Bobby Simpson Jr., Lulu Wendt (Matthew), Terry Simpson Jr., Krista Simpson (Clare), Brittanie Simpson (Nicholas Skobrak), Tori Alejo (Julian), Randy O. Simpson, and Kamryn Simpson, and great-grandchildren Kayla Simpson, Aston Wendt, Giana Alejo, Harper Wendt, Charleigh Skobrak, Madison Kuharik, Rylan Kuharik, Adelyn Kuharik, and Austin Kuharik.

VISITATION

The viewing for Larry will be held Monday April 19, 2021 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 10am at at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240..

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Linda Quenzel

August 22, 1965 - April 12, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 11:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday April 17, 2021 at Faith Community Church located at 18621 Hwy 99, Acampo, California 95220.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at 1:30pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will conclude at 3:00pm Saturday April 17,  2021 at Faith Community Church at 18621 Hwy 99 Acampo, CA 95220.

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Erwin Ostil

February 13, 1963 - April 11, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Monday May 3, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

FUNERAL SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday May 4.  2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 11:00am Tuesday May 4, 2021 also at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Nancy Moffet

February 05, 1952 - April 11, 2021

Nancy passed away on April 11, 2021, after losing her long-fought battle with diabetes and COPD.

She was the daughter of Clyde "Gene" McQueen, long time baker at Cottage Bakery, and Joyce McQueen. She was sister to Mike (Vicki) and Brian McQueen (Jackie), Mary Diacon and Beth Preszler (Joe).

Nancy was a homemaker and her home was always open to her family; nieces, nephews, her mother and sisters all had lived with her and Scott at one point or another. Nancy loved to cook and especially bake. She was a Past Madam President of the Lodi Eagles 848 Auxiliary twice and was loved by many friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Mary; mother and father; and her brother, Mike.

She leaves behind her husband, Scott; daughters, Patti Sonnenburg (Tim), Michele Herbert (Nate); 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Nancy adored all of her grandkids.

She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.

Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday April, 22 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240..

A celebration of life will follow at Lodi Eagles Hall.

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Michael Keener

September 16, 1962 - April 10, 2021

Michael Aaron Keener, 58 of Acampo CA., passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1962 in French Camp, CA.

Michael was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing, gambling, playing baseball and watching sports. His favorite teams were the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Dolphins. His sense of humor and zest for life were admired by friends and family alike. Some of his fondest memories were playing baseball with his friends on the Galt Pirates where he was an outstanding first baseman.

He is survived by his mother, Margarette Keener; his daughters, Erin Keener and Amber Miller; his grandsons, Dillon Rempfer (17) and Aiden Fields (9); his sister, Deborah Amos; one nephew and two nieces. Preceding him in death are his father, John Keener; his Beloved sister, Patty Keener; and his grandparents.

A memorial service will be held in his memory on Monday April 19, 2021 for his family and friends.

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Ryan Hughes

September 14, 1982 - April 10, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00pm - 12:00pm on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at 12:30pm on Saturday May 1,  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 Hughes family.

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