Barbara Taylor

September 6, 1933 - May 16, 2022

Barbara Taylor, a resident of Lodi for nearly two decades, an active Lodi Police Partner for 17 years and a volunteer Chaplain with the Lodi Police for 11 years, passed away quietly May 16 in hospice care in Union City, CA. 

Born to James Harris and Gertrude Moore Harris in Olathe, Colorado, she grew up in Colorado, Washington, Arizona, and the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating from San Leandro High School.  She married for the first time at age 17 and, with Pete Shofner, had 3 children.  They resided in San Leandro and Livermore for a number of years.  In addition to owning and operating a bar for awhile, she held a variety of jobs in the Bay Area. 

She later married Al Little, moving to Southern California where she continued to work a variety of primarily clerical and accounting jobs, leading to a longtime position in Accounts Payable for Kaiser Permanente.  While living in Southern California she joined Alcoholics Anonymous to overcome her addiction problems, and would have been celebrating 50 years of sobriety this coming February.  She and her third husband, Gene Taylor, were very active in Southern California AA events while still living there.  Both also became active in the Agape International Spiritual Ministry, and she became a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner.

Upon retiring from Kaiser Permanente, and following the Northridge Earthquake, she and Gene moved to Lodi to be closer to her daughter, youngest son, and grandchildren.  Both she and Gene became volunteers in the Lodi Police Partners. Gene subsequently died of a heart attack while directing traffic on the Fourth of July in 1999.    Barbara took on additional responsibilities as a volunteer Chaplain with the police department, and also wrote a weekly column for the Lodi Sentinel profiling city workers. 

Following the death of her daughter, she met and chatted online with Robert Hughes of Fremont, CA.  Discovering they had several things in common -- both being Kaiser Permanente retirees, passionate baseball fans, and devotees of classic country/western music -- they dated for awhile.  She subsequently moved in with him in Fremont for the last decade of her life, until requiring Assisted Living and then hospice care for her chronic health issues. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Gertrude Harris; her brother Jim Harris; all three husbands, Pete Shofner, Al Little, and Gene Taylor; and her daughter Linda Shofner Alvarado.  She is survived by her sons and their wives Jesse (Jennifer) Shofner of Tennessee, James (Darlene) Shofner of Manteca; her granddaughter and husband  Natalie (Kyle) Petersen of Central Point, OR,  and three great grandchildren Matthew, Brayden, and Ayla Petersen; grandson Zachary Alvarado, of Sacramento; grandson and wife Joseph (Kim) Shofner of Wanguri, Australia, and three great grandsons, Felomeno, Joaquim, and Khailan; grandson and wife Kevin (Jessica) Shofner of Manteca and three great grandchildren, Mia, Selena, and Jayden; and domestic partner Robert Hughes of Fremont. 

SERVICES:

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 24th, 2022 at Cherokee Park Memorial Park (14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, off of Harney Lane at Highway 99).  

Mason Griffin

July 25, 1995 - May 16, 2022

Mason James Lowell Griffin passed away on May, 16th, 2022 at the age of 26. He was born and raised in Stockton, California.

Survived by his parents, Kevin Griffin and Gayland Dosier, his fiancé Breanna Prater, their son Mason Griffin Jr and soon to be born son Zanden, and sisters Heather, Jessica, Tabitha, & Gracie Griffin. He has 6 nephews along with several extended family members. He was a member of the Teamsters union 315 and was passionate about his job at Action Sweeping Co.

Mason enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. His favorite activities included working on cars, playing Video games with his son, AirSoft with his nephews, Traveling with his family, and anything to do with outdoor activities.

SERVICES:

Viewing will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park Funeral Home on June, 13th, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel from 1pm to 4pm.

Graveside services will be held at the Garden of Freedom on June 14, 2022. Services will begin at 10:00am.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Griffin family.

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Paul Anthony Tacheira

May 18, 1952 – May 15, 2022    

Paul Anthony Tacheira, age 69, passed away in Stockton, CA on May 15, 2022.  He was born on May 18, 1952 in California.

Paul is survived by sons Mike and John Tacheira, grandchildren Trisitin and Temprince.  He is also survived by his siblings: Jonmarie Mastro, Dan and Russel Tacheira, Robin Wimmer, Mary Kurth and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister Mardelle Tacheira and niece Amanda Cathcart.

Monica Low

January 12, 1930 - May 14, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday June 01, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday June 02, 2022 also at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Low family.

Stephen Marchand

February 20, 1966 - May 14, 2022

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday June 2, 2022 in the Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Marchand family.

Timothy Vaughn, Sr.

March 19, 1957 - May 13, 2022

Timothy Wayne Vaughn, Sr., 65, of Stockton CA, departed this life on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born on March 19, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, and was the youngest child of Austin Jim (AJ) Vaughn and Zena Justine Smith. 

While in Warren, Timothy (or Timmy) was known for his soulful voice and was a very talented musician. He played various instruments and would sing at local establishments in Warren with his musical group. While singing one of his musical numbers, he caught the attention of the beautiful Burdette Browner. Burdette and Timothy would soon wed on May 3, 1980.

In 1980, Timothy and Burdette eventually settled in Stockton, CA. While in Stockton, Timothy became one of the founding members of Lifeseed Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Henry L. Ingram, Jr (deceased). Within the ministry, Timothy was the Minister of Music for many years. His voice and musical gift moved the heavens!

Until his retirement, Timothy worked over 20 years for Safeway. He was a patient man, who loved to laugh/joke and loved music from the Ohio Players, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and Bootsy Collins. Timothy was a dedicated and committed husband and father who always put the needs of his family before himself. Even while battling sickness, he never complained and always found joy in life.

Besides his wife of 42 years, Timothy leaves to mourn his four children, Eric Browner of San Leandro, CA; Olympia (Majied) Conley of Lacey, WA; Claudette Vaughn of Stockton, CA; Timothy Jr. (Kelli) of San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Judy Davis, Phyllis (Lou) Sheldon, and Gayle Vaughn of Cleveland and Warren, OH; one brother, Austin Vaughn, Jr. of Columbus, OH; ten grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Thelma Saffold, Naomi Jennings, Alice Howard, and Jackie Pickett; and, one brother, Lynn Blakely.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, June 16th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE

A service will be held the following day at 10:30am on Friday, June 17th, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95204 with Dr. Terrance L. Saffold, Sr. officiating and Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Vaughn, Jr. eulogizing. Interment Cherokee Memorial Park.

Daniel Failano

April 22, 1997 - May 12, 2022

Daniel Failano was born on the 22nd of April 1997 and went to be with our Lord at the age of 25 on the 12th of May 2022. 

Daniel is a loving son, brother, cousin, friend, and nephew. Daniel was a loving grandson and caregiver for our Daddy Rudy. There was never a dull moment with Daniel and he would always make people laugh. Daniel was a thoughtful and caring person and always giving. 

Daniel is survived by his parents: Ferdinand and Myrna, older sister: Dana, and grandpa: Daddy Rudy. And also his dear uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Daniel will always and forever be in our hearts.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

 A memorial service will follow at 1:00pm on Tuesday May 31, 2022 also at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Failano family.


Joseph Bouchard

January 02, 1970 - May 11, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 8:15am - 10:15am on Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Mass will begin at 11:00am on Thursday May 26, 2022 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

 A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Thursday May 26, 2022 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 Bouchard family.

Richard Garibaldi

December 13, 1932 - May 10, 2022

STOCKTON - Dick Garibaldi passed away on May 10, 2022, after a short illness, at the age of 89.

He leaves behind a happy and healthy family: Wife Marlene, Son Ernie, Daughter Jennifer (Dan); along with 2 grandchildren: Rick (Lydia) and Dan Jr. and 2 great grandchildren (Annemarie and Andrew).

He is survived by his brother Bob (Carol) and their children Bob, Jack and Kristen. Dick was born on December 13, 1932, in Stockton, the son of Ernie and Wilma Garibaldi. Dick graduated from Stockton High School in 1951, where he was a prep star in baseball and basketball and an All-American quarterback in football. A highly recruited athlete in all 3 of these sports, he accepted an offer to play basketball at Santa Clara University for head coach Bob Feerick in the West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC).

Playing for the Broncos (along with the great Ken Sears) from 1951-1954, Dick was one of the standouts on the 1952 team that defeated Wyoming, UCLA and Oklahoma City for the NCAA Western Regional crown. It was Garibaldi’s driving layup in the last minute that provided the winning margin in the Broncos upset win over Wyoming in the regional final that put the Broncos in the Final Four. After serving 1 year in the Korean Conflict, Dick returned to Santa Clara for his senior year and earned All-WCAC honors.

In 1962, after 4 years as an assistant, he succeeded Feerick as Head Coach of the Broncos. He would lead the program until 1970 after compiling a record of 137-77(.640). In 1968, 1969 and 1970, he was named “Coach of the Year” by the Northern California Basketball Writers and Broadcasters after leading the Broncos to 3 consecutive WCAC conference titles. His 1968 and 1969 teams ran up a 50-6 record, 2nd only to the legendary UCLA team of John Wooden. These Santa Clara teams went to 3 consecutive NCAA tournaments. They were led by Bud Ogden, Dennis Awtrey and Ralph Ogden who combined to form one of the best front courts in college basketball.

Following his coaching career, Dick enjoyed a very successful 20 years at Converse. He was able to remain close to the game that he loved, in sales and promotions roles that involved both college basketball and the NBA.

In 1998, Dick and Marlene returned to Stockton to be closer to their families. Dick was an avid golfer and card player. The Garibaldi’s loved the beach and spent many summers at their condo in Capitola. He was a devoted fan of Santa Clara basketball until his final days. A fiercely competitive person in all his endeavors, he will mostly be remembered by family and friends as a very kind and generous husband, father, and grandfather.

SERVICE

A private memorial service will be held.

Donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Garibaldi family.

Herbert Fromm

November 20, 1937 - May 08, 2022

Herbert Charles Fromm, passed away at the age of 84 years, on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Lodi, CA.

Herbert was born to Fred and Emma Fromm on November 20, 1937 and was one of seven children. Herb loved the outdoors and his camping and fishing trips with his wife, Barbara “Jeannie” and his fishing buddies. He also had a passion for gardening and took great pride in his flowers and yard. Herb never met a stranger and always had a story to share with them as well as his family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and cooking for all of them, especially his famous tacos.

Herb is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara. Also, his children, Patty Edalgo, Robert Mayfield, James Mayfield (Karen) and grandchildren; John (Chantelle), Lacey (Bobby), Trenton, Matthew, Mitchell (Heather) and Marcus and 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Beverly Sager.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

SERVICE

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Lodi Memorial Cemetery, 5750 E. Pine St. in Lodi. CA.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Herb’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fromm family.

Elisa Parises

August 28, 1942 - May 08, 2022

Elisa Righetti Parises was born in 1942 to Luigi and Adele Righetti, Italian immigrants from San Giacomo, Italy.  They settled in Half Moon Bay to farm, before moving to Stockton to raise their family.  Elisa was the fourth of 4 children, and tragically lost her mother at the age of two months old.  Elisa attended local grammar schools, graduated from Lodi High School and in 1960, married the love of her life, Dan Parises.  She met him at an Italian Club dance at Micke Grove.  Dan later braved the introduction to her father, Luigi, who had his shotgun in hand, and the rest was history. They had two children, Angela and Paul.  Elisa worked by Dan’s side throughout their lives.  Whether it was farming, public service, politics, the fruit stand or the wine business, they worked hard together.  After Dan passed away, Elisa started a basket business, creating amazing gift baskets that were donated to non-profit events on behalf of the Bank of Stockton. She took great pride in her work.

Elisa was artistic, vibrant, smart and direct.  She enjoyed life with her friends, her family and especially her grandchildren, where she imparted old-fashioned values and the importance of family.  She had the Righetti family genes, so it was only natural that she was hard-working, stubborn, loyal beyond measure, fiercely protective of those she loved, tougher than nails, and positive beyond imagination.  Her strong faith, feisty disposition (especially when it came to politics) and love of people and conversation made it fun to be around her.  She was appreciative of the smallest things and enjoyed every minute of life, whether it was easy or difficult. 

On May 8th, Elisa passed away with her children and best friend, Penny, by her side.  She was a true warrior who battled ovarian and breast cancer over 15 years like a lion. She made the best of every day and never lost hope.  Throughout her life, she always wished she could know her mother.  With Elisa’s passing, this mother-daughter reunion in Heaven after 79 years of being apart is a joyous thought.  

The family would like to thank dear friends, Penny Giordano and Jeff McLean; Elisa’s brothers, Ray (Nancy) and Reno (Linda) Righetti; Stanford Cancer Center: Dr.Teng; Dr. Sledge, Dr. Dirbas; Dr. Zaky and Nurse Practitioner, Kathy Smith; Dr. Eldaly; Hospice of San Joaquin and Father Pete Sotiras of St. Basil’s. 

Elisa is preceded in death by her parents, Luigi and Adele Righetti; in-laws, Simeon and Angelike Parises; sister, Lina Caffese Cutter; husband, Dan Parises; brothers-in-law, Gus and Nick Parises.  She is survived by her loving brothers, Ray (Nancy) Righetti; Reno (Linda) Righetti; children, Angela (Jim) Brusa; Paul (Kristie) Parises; grandchildren, Gianna (Vasili) Veziris; Giovanni (Lucy) Brusa; Sophia Parises; Marley (Rachel) Andres; Logan Andres; and her great grandson, Leonidas Panagis Veziris, as well as other extended family members. 

Trisagion Wednesday, May 18th, 6:00 p.m., St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral Thursday, May 19th, 10:00 a.m., St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church.  Private burial.  Arrangements are being handled by Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, Ca. 95207, Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, Ca., 95204 or the charity of your choice.   

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Parises family.

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