Loretto Perez

February 10, 1964 - February 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024, Loretto Perez passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Loretto was born on February 10, 1964 in French Camp, CA. He graduated Stagg High in Stockton, CA and shortly thereafter joined the Army. He proudly served six years as an operating room specialist where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany and Fort Ord, Ca. He also served a tour in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

After his years of service, Loretto continued his passion in the medical field as a surgical technician at St. Joseph’s hospital for over twenty-five years.

Loretto was a man of varied interests and hobbies. He was a lover of music and a sports enthusiast who attended countless concerts and live sporting events such as baseball games and boxing matches over the years. His favorite hobbies included gardening and restoring a 1956 Chevy truck. Loretto also loved spending time at the beach and listening to the ocean. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren, Maya and Kai. 

With over 35 years of memories together, Loretto is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Dora. He is also survived by his mother, Anita; his son, Loretto Jr.; his daughter, Erika; and his siblings Irene, Paul, Sandra, and Patricia.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 26th, 2024 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 Perez family.

Gloria Torres

December 18, 1931 - February 9, 2024

Gloria Davis Torres passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Gloria was the last surviving child of John “Ted” and Purdie (Burk) Davis. Born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on December 18, 1931, she was the fifth of six children. She spent her early years of childhood in southeastern Oklahoma before moving with her family to California when she was 8 years old. The family was following Gloria’s father and patriarch of the family, who had found work on WPA dam projects in northern California. She spent some time in Martinez before relocating to Stockton in the central valley. Gloria attended local schools, graduating from Edison High School, Stockton College and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the College of the Pacific (University of Pacific) in 1953.

At the age of 16, she met the love of her life and soulmate, Joseph Torres, Sr. They were married and inseparable for 60 years before his passing in 2012. Together with love, they raised their only child, Joseph, Jr., whom they were devoted to.

Gloria had a long and distinguished career as an educator. She started her teaching career in 1953 at Franklin High School in Stockton, where she remained for 47 years until her retirement in 2000. Among the many subjects she taught throughout the years, she was proud for having taught the first co-ed, family life (sex education) class in Stockton Unified School District. In addition to her teaching and advising students, she was also known for her black, 1956 Ford Thunderbird hard-top convertible that she drove every day to work at the high school. To this day, many students remember her car as much as the positive impact she had on their lives, both in and out of the classroom. Whether she was teaching students or talking to a stranger, Gloria loved an audience and always enjoyed opportunities when she could connect with people and share stories about her life and experiences.

While teaching was her full-time job, she also helped to establish and manage a successful business with her husband - Torres Film Service, a sports film processing lab, as well as two commercial properties. She loved to read and delighted in learning new things, including how to load motion picture film for processing in total darkness. At the age of 61, she went on to earn a Master’s degree in Bilingual Education from the University of Pacific in 1992. Gloria enjoyed gardening and creating beautiful, seasonally-themed floral arrangements and wreaths that she displayed year-round at her home.

Gloria is preceded in death by sisters, Nadine (Harold), Betty (Harry), Jean (Fred), Sue and brother, John “Cotton” (Gladys). She is survived by her son, Joseph Torres, Jr. (Andrea), brother-in-law Noah Kirk of Stockton and nephews Edward and John Howard, and Jerry Davis.

In lieu of flowers please donate in her name to one of the following charities:

-University of Pacific

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/749/g21/form.aspx?sid=749...

-Alzheimer's Association

https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate

-Motion Picture & Television Fund

https://mptf.com/donate/

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Torres family.

Florence Beulah Overmier

May 17, 1934 - February 8, 2024

Florence Beulah Overmier went to be with The Lord on February 8th, 2024, after 89 magnificent years of life. Lovingly known as 'Mama' and 'Grandma O', she was cherished and adored by her beloved family and after a brief illness, passed peacefully in her sleep near her home in Lodi, California.

Mama was born to Elliott and Margaret Carlton in New Orleans, Louisiana, the oldest of 11 siblings, 9 boys and 2 girls on May 17th 1934. She is survived by her sister and best friend Rita, and brothers Donald and Patrick.

Carl Watson Overmier took her hand in marriage on December 30th 1952 and together they raised 5 children, Carl Jr., Clifford, Charles, Peggie, and Clyde. Moving from Louisiana to California, and settling in San Andreas, the children were raised with love and devotion and taught the values of hard work, commitment to family, and integrity with others.

Florence loved her children 'firmly and fairly' with sage and often poignant advice while also showering them with constant prayer, delicious meals, and flawless handmade crocheted, embroidered, cross-stitched, and ceramic works of art that will be enjoyed by generations to come. As if raising 5 kids wasn't enough, she also managed to have a career with Sutter Memorial Care Facility as a Dietician. It was there she modeled her strong work ethic and consistently produced nutritional and delicious meals to the residents, while also gaining the respect and admiration of her kitchen and service staff.

Mama was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Carl W. Overmier Sr. and her middle child Charles. Her legacy will live on through her 4 remaining children, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Florence will be placed to rest with Carl Sr. at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, and in early summer, there will be a family celebration of her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Anne's Catholic Church in Lodi, California are appreciated.

Sary Mak

August 5, 1936 - February 8, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mak family.

Juanita Gabaldon

Juanita Mae (Keel) Gabaldon
1925 – 2024

A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, California.

Juanita Mae Gabaldon entered this world on October 17, 1925, in Marietta, Oklahoma. She was the oldest of four children born to Bejamin Franklin and Willie Clara (Overstreet) Keel.

Juanita, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, was very proud of her Native American heritage. She was a direct descendant of Simon Keel and Edmund Pickens. Chief Pickens walked the Trail of Tears in Mississippi to Oklahoma. He used his considerable wealth to feed and care for tribal members as they navigated the Trail of Tears.

Juanita’s formal education began in Marietta, Oklahoma and continued through her graduation from high school in California. The family sold their farm and moved to the San Joaquin Valley when she was a teenager. She lived in California until her passing but enjoyed trips back to Oklahoma to visit family and friends.

Juanita passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Stockton, California. She is survived by daughters, Debra and Wanda Sue, sons Samuel (Bonnie), and Kenneth (Cindy), and eleven grandchildren. She was welcomed into heaven by daughter, Dorothy, and son, Gerald. Juanita was also predeceased by her parents, Benjamin Franklin and Willie Clara (Overstreet) Keel, and siblings Bernita Holliger, Rena Humbert, and Ben Keel.

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Seab Pruk

March 1, 1949 - February 4, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pruk family.

Dorothy Humphreys

November 28, 1939 - February 3, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Friday, February 16th 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, February 16th 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Humphreys family.

William Troy

January 9, 1935 - February 1, 2024

William (Bill) Frank Troy left his home in this world on February 1, 2024. He was born in Stockton, CA, on January 9, 1935, the son of Melvin George and Virginia (Ecker) Troy. He attended Stockton schools. He served in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Upon returning home, he joined his father working for Stockton Box Company(American Bendix) as a machinist, retiring after 35 years.

In 1958 he met Garnell Boone through mutual friends and later married in Modesto, Ca on February 25, 1959. In 1967 they welcomed the first of three children, two sons and a daughter.

He loved his family, having a beer with his father after work and caring for his mother in her later years. He liked to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing,even teaching his nephews who became fishermen in their own right. A favorite pastime was to listen to the San Fransisco 49ers and Giants games on his radio while working in the yard or on his car. He was a fan of old western movies and reminisced about his all day Saturday adventures at the Stockton Royal all for two bits. He enjoyed many family camping vacations, but would also be found camped out in the backyard with his kids, under the open sky. He was a big supporter of his children and grand childrens athletic endeavors, cheering them on in baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling and field hockey to name a few.

William was preceded in death by his father Melvin George, his mother Virginia, and two sisters Barbara Kirby and Carolyn Welch. He is survived by Garnell, his son Russell of Argentina, daughter Elizabeth of Chico, son Patrick (Angela) of Cold Springs, NV , grandsons Nicholas Troy of Stockton, Tyler Gebert of Roseville, Chase LaMusga of Chico, Nathan and Jake Troy of Cold Springs, Nv., granddaughters, Bethany Troy of Stockton, Shay LaMusga of Chico, and Alison Troy of Argentina, eight great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Lavar Kirby of Stockton, three nephews and a niece.

Arrangements are by Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Evergreen Chapel services will be held on February 20th, 2024 at 10 am, with graveside to follow. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to either Homes for Veterans or Little League International

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Manuel Guzman

Manuel Guzman
April 29, 1947 - January 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Manuel “Goose” Guzman, 76, on January 31st. He departed this world surrounded by loved ones, after a short brave battle with cancer.

Manuel was a 1967 graduate of Manteca High School and while attending school he started working on the Raymond Muller Ranch in French Camp, CA. In 1969, Manuel entered into the sacred bonds of matrimony with Bonnie Boesch after capturing each other's attention at a

Valentine’s Day dance. They were married just 5 months later. Bonnie was by Manuel’s bedside non-stop and was incredibly strong as Manuel’s advocate through his month of hospitalization. They were committed to their vows until Manuel’s last breath. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on July 5th of this year. Together, Manuel and Bonnie built a beautiful life together.

Manuel worked on the Ray Muller Ranch until he was 42 when he took a job with the San Joaquin County Public Works Department. He retired after 20 years with San Joaquin County as an equipment service worker, but in his heart he was a cowboy. When he was a young adult Manuel loved to ride horses and was a fearless heeler when he was team roping. He loved life on the ranch, riding horses and country music. One of his favorite pastimes was stream fishing and later when he started having back trouble he bought a boat and a trolling motor and hit the lakes or the Delta. Manuel was an accomplished bowler, and he bowled 18 perfect “300” games and bowled in leagues and tournaments up until his passing. But there was nothing that brought him more joy than his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan and could often be found sitting in the stands cheering them on at whatever they were participating in at that time. There was nothing that he wouldn’t do to help or support his 8 grandkids. And he and Bonnie became “grandparents” to many of their grandkids’ teammates and friends.

Manuel was a loving husband, father and son. He cared for his mom, who has dementia, and step-dad that had been bed ridden for the better part of the last two years until he himself was hospitalized. Manuel’s family was the center of his world.

Manuel Guzman is survived by his wife, Bonnie Guzman, daughter Marsha Herrera(Alex Landeros Jr.), his mother Tomasa “Tommy” Mendoza, sister Mary Keathley, brothers John Guzman, Edward Guzman, Joe Chavez, Danny Mendoza, David Mendoza and Donald Mendoza. His favorite humans were his grandchildren Brandon Guzman(Adrian), Michael Guzman(Genesis), Tyler Guzman(Esmeralda), Travis Graham and Justin(Lori and Mike Graham) Graham, Gabby Herrera, Cruz Herrera, and R. Alex Herrera(Lori and Chris Herrera), his godson Daniel Cruz Mendoza and numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends who will continue to cherish his memory. Manuel found out while he was in the hospital that he was expecting his first great grandchild and he was so excited. He was preceded in death by his first born and only son, Manuel Raymond Guzman and his step-father Cruz Mendoza.

Manuel will be laid to rest next to his son Manuel Raymond at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi. He requested no services; a private burial for the family will take place. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and share memories here online.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Shriners Children's Hospital an organization that was near and dear to his heart after Shriners cared for two of his grandchildren or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Manuel Guzman's memory. May Manuel rest in eternal peace.

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William DuBois

William Edward DuBois
March 27, 1933 – January 30, 2024

William (Bill) Edward DuBois passed away peacefully under hospice care in Lodi on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, just a few months short of his 91 st birthday. William was born in Westwood, California and spent the majority of his life in the Stockton-Lodi area. He attended Stockton high School, Stockton Collage and graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Business and Finance. He joined the United States Air Force in May of 1952 and served on active duty during the war in Korea. He was honorably discharged from the reserves in 1960.

William married Melba Loraine Smith on July 31, 1955. They remained married for 57 years until her passing on September 8, 2012. They had two children, Gregg William DuBois and Michelle Marie DuBois (Meurrier), along with three Grand Children and seven Great Grand Children.

William’s professional career reflected 40 years in Real Estate and banking in the local Stockton- Lodi community area. He retired from the Real Estate Lending Department at the Bank of Stockton in 1998. During this time he enjoyed tennis, golf, alpine snow skiing, traveling and attending sporting events. In his later years he was very active in the Masonic Lodge within the Stockton Scottish Rite Morningstar Lodge #68, attaining his 33 rd & Final Degree in 2016. He also did volunteer work for the Dameron Hospital Auxiliary and spent much time with his family.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Melba, his father William Robert DuBois and mother Mae Margarite Morey DuBois. He is survived by his son Gregg W. DuBois of Stockton, his daughter Michelle M. Meurrier of Lodi, his brother Robert Linley DuBois of Lodi and his sister Suzanne Mae Getsey of Fresno. He was also the proud Grandfather of Nicole M. Winans of Lodi, John T. Meurrier of Sonora and Kaitlyn M. DuBois Garcia of Stockton, as well as his seven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial Park cemetery chapel, March 1 st at 10 AM, followed by a gathering and meal served at the adjacent reception center (14165 Beckman Road, Lodi). Memorial contributions may be made in William’s name to the Stockton Scottish Rite Language Center, 33 West Alpine Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.

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