Linda Lucero

August 18, 1956 - May 8, 2024

Linda Lynn Lucero entered her eternal rest on May 08, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight, after losing her battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Stockton, California and she passed surrounded by her dear family and friends.

Linda leaves behind her beloved brother and sister David (Lisa) and Diane Lucero, her three children; Richard Lucero, Monica (Dale) Standfill and Nicole (Mondo) Martinez; Linda’s heart grew with each grandchild; Ricky, Thomas, Raquel, Gabriel, Gauge, Mando III, Elias, and Unique; and cherished each great grandchild; John and Jayden, Parker, Ari, Kaylani, and Amora. Linda’s heart was full of love with every niece, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Linda was preceded in death by grandparents; Luis and Mercedes Garcia; her parents; Jane Sieca and David Lucero.

Linda was—loving, carefree, and thoughtful— and had an infectious laughter. Born to parents who embraced life fully and loved to have a good time, she inherited their zest for partying and laughter. Her laugh was a beacon of joy in our household, teaching us that even when the world could be harsh, we always had each other to lean on and laugh with.

We will miss the one thing that made her so uniquely her—her voice, her laugh, her smile. She embodied the principle that mistakes do not define us and that it is never too late to strive to be our best selves. As we remember Linda, let us hold fast to the lessons she taught us: to enjoy each other while we are here, to laugh and live with joy despite the trials we may face, and to cherish the love we share. Her laughter and smile will echo in our minds forever, a testament to her enduring spirit.

Linda will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her warmth and strength, though she may no longer walk among us, her spirit will live on in the cherished memories she leaves behind. In lieu of somber tributes, Linda would have preferred a good laugh and a toast in her honor.

A Viewing and Rosary service will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Cherokee Memorial in the Vineyard Chapel- 14165 Beckman Road. Lodi, Ca 95240. Viewing time: 4-5:30 PM. Rosary 5:30-6:30. Viewing will end at 7pm. The Funeral/Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10am, with a reception to follow from 12:30-5:00 pm at Fairfield Inn & Suites Lodi. Address 262 Rocky Lane, Lodi, Ca 95240.

To send flowers please collaborate with a local florist and deliver to Cherokee Memorial.

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Rebecca Luna

December 4, 1933 - May 7, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 8:00pm on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 1:00pm on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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John Hodges

John Hodges
July 23, 1953 - May 6, 2024

John M. Hodges, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 70 in Stockton, CA. Born July 23, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from Stagg High Schooln and San Joaquin Delta College. He worked for the U.S. Forrest Service, BNSF Railroad and Bear Creek Community Church.

He volunteered time to his church as an usher, greeter, safety team member, landscaping maintenance member, driver for Promise Keepers and hosted a Bible study group in his home. He traveled to El Salvador to help build wells. John enjoyed his annual trips with family and friends, looked forward to meeting weekly with his men’s accountability group and spending time with his good friends Colbie, John and Anna.

John was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Hodges, his brothers George and Michael Hodges. He leaves behind his daughter Nicole Graf (Cory), his granddaughter Dorothy Graf, his sister Kathleen Nilmeyer, nephews Patrick and Stephen Hodges, Gary Nilmeyer (Chasidee) and great nephew Colby Nilmeyer, and Aunt Anne “Nancy” Annase (Nick-D).

SERVICES:
Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00a.m. Bear Creek Community Church, 11171 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi CA.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in his name to: Hospice House of San Joaquin, Animal Friends Connection in Lodi or to Mesothelioma research.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hodges family.

Febbroel "Roel" Pana

February 24, 1971 - May 5, 2024

Roel Paña, 53, of Stockton, CA suddenly passed away of natural causes on May 05, 2024, in King Cove,Alaska. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Roel was born on February 24, 1971, to Bartolome and Angeles Paña in his beloved city of Davao, Philippines. He was one of eight children, with Roel as the “gentle, peacemaker” of the family. Roel graduated high school from Holy Cross and studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Philippines. He immigrated in 1990, to Stockton, California at 19 years old. He worked in the seafood industry in Alaska and warehousing in California.

Roel loved music, fishing, swimming, and making people laugh with his jokes and had an infectious smile. He embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love for animals, nature, and people. He most of all loved his big family and was the best uncle to all his nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-niece. He was affectionally called by the Paña children as, “Uncle Weng-Weng”, due to his fun and playful nature.

Roel is preceded by his father Bartolome Paña, and survived by his mother Angeles Paña, and siblings: Lellibeth, Elizabeth, Lito, Jun-Jun, Lea, Leo, and Nimfa. He leaves behind his girlfriend Leah Salgado, and extended family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, viewing will be from noon to 1:00 P.M. at Cherokee Memorial Park’s Vineyard Chapel, located at 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240. Eulogies and Internment service to follow.

The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you make contributions to our memorial fund https://gofund.me/6d27a760 in lieu of flowers. Please feel free to contribute your condolences and fond memories of our beloved Roel on our memorial website.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pana family.

Mario Gines

April 29, 1969 - May 3, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 4th, 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, June 5th, 2024 at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 6715 Leesburg Pl, Stockton, CA 95207.

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Glen Valente

January 19, 1950 - May 2, 2024

Glen was born January 19, 1950 in Lodi. He passed away peacefully in his home, in Stockton, on May 2, 2024 at the age of 74.

Glen is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rosie, daughter Janeen Loewen, son in law, Josh and his beloved grandsons, Roland and Spencer. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his son, Greg, parents, and siblings.

Glen retired from California Water service in 2010 after working there for 40 years. Since retirement, Glen and Rosie have enjoyed traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his boy, Chico. Glen loved spending time camping, going to the beach, and going to their place at Calaveras Timber Trails. Glen enjoyed sharing his love of food with family and friends through posts on social media.

Funeral services will be held on Monday May 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at Cherokee Memorial Park’s
Vineyard Chapel. Reception to follow at the Stockton Ballroom, located at 9650 Thornton Rd, Stockton, CA 95209.

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William Van Tassel Jr.

December 27, 1930 - May 2, 2024

William Earl Van Tassel Jr., age 93 of Linden, CA, passed away on May 2, 2024. William (Bill) was born in Woodland, CA on December 27th, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Atha and William Van Tassel Sr. and sister Virginia Hammond.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Marilyn, daughters, Nancy (Rick) Lopez, Carol (George) Alves and sons, William (Vicki) Van Tassel, Robert Van Tassel and Jim (Kim) Van Tassel. Eight Grandchildren - Nathan & Brett Lopez, Dustin Alves, Lindsay (Alves) Gogna, Jillian (Van Tassel) Carnes, Luke Van Tassel, Ellie Van Tassel, & Ezra Van Tassel. As well as Thirteen Great-grandchildren.

Bill attended College in Susanville where he studied to be a gunsmith. After college, he joined the US Navy and flew fighter planes off the USS Oriskany with the Fighter Squadron 122 during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1967 from the Navy Reserve with Four Air Medals: China Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, and National Defense Medal. After serving active duty in the Navy, Bill became a commercial airline pilot for United Airlines and flew from 1955 to 1988.

In 1972, Bill decided to pursue his lifelong dream of being a cattleman and moved his family to a ranch in Linden, CA, where he continued to fly and grow his cow-calf operation. In 1991, he received the CBCIA Commercial Producer of the year award from the California Cattlemen’s Association.

A special thank you to Hospice of San Joaquin for their incredible service and support.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Monday, May 20th, 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 Monday, May 20th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. Reception immediately following.

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Betty Kelso

July 26, 1930 - May 1, 2024

Betty Lou Kelso, nee Betty Lou King, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 93 in Lodi, California. She was born on July 26, 1930, in Northview Missouri. Betty was a loving, strong-willed, welcoming, and generous individual with a great sense of humor.

Betty was raised on a farm in Northview. After her family home burned down while she was in high school, she and her family moved to California. The family eventually settled in Turlock where she met her future husband, Robert A. Kelso. After they were married, they moved to San Francisco. Moving to ever larger homes as the family grew, they eventually bought a home in the Sunset district. After sons Bob and Mike went off to college the family moved to Stockton where Betty would live for the next 53 years. Robert passed away in 1992.

Betty enjoyed family get togethers which were always lively events often with 35 or more family members attending. One of her favorite places was Lake Tahoe where she enjoyed visiting in the summer around her birthday. She enjoyed reading and word puzzles. She was an avid fan of the soap opera, General Hospital, and a loyal fan of the San Francisco Giants Baseball team.

Betty raised five boys and later worked at Campbell’s Department Store in Stockton. She will be dearly missed by: Robert D. (Bob) Kelso (son), Marcy Wheeler (daughter-in-law), Michael (Mike) Kelso (son), Nancy Kelso (daughter-in-law), Kevin Kelso (son), Linda Kelso (daughter-in-law), Kim Kelso (son), Monique Kelso (daughter-in-law), Craig Kelso (son), Kathy Kelso (daughter-in-law). She was very proud of her grandchildren - Logan Kelso, Megan Kelso, Chris Kelso, Steven Kelso, Brenton Kelso, Elizabeth Kelso, Katelyn Galvin, Emily Kelso, Cameron Kelso, Jennifer Baker, Amy Cosens, Lindsay Tax; and great grandchildren-Jude Kelso, Henrik Kelso, Kailyn Kelso, Riley Baker, Brody Baker, Norah Baker, Regan Galvin, Jack Galvin, Presley Cosens, Onyx Wade and Serenity Wade. She is also survived by her siblings Bill King, Bob King, Jim King, J.D. King, and Ellen (Bonnelle) Adcock.

Betty was preceded in death by her mother Fleeta King, father Charles (Poppy) King, husband Robert A. Kelso, siblings Paul King and Minnie Adcock, and grandson Steven Kelso.

Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240 at 1 PM on May 17th 2024. Contributions in Betty’s memory can be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Patricia James

March 7, 1960 - April 30, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Friday, May 31st, 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, May 31st, 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 James family.

Sue Hattan

Sue Ann Hollingshead Hattan
February 4,1945 - April 30,2024

Sue Ann Hattan passed away April 30,2024 in San Andreas, CA. Sue was born in Cheyenne, CO to Raymond Charles and Gladys Lucille”Stutts”Hollingshead.

Sue loved the San Francisco Giants and always knew when they were playing on TV. She always had a project in progress with her woodworking, sewing, crocheting or knitting.

Sue leaves behind a large family that she cherished.

In 1965 Sue married Weldon Eugene Hattan Jr(Gene) in Cheyenne Wells, CO. They soon moved to Stockton,CA where they raised two sons.

Sue is preceded in death by her husband Gene Hattan and parents Raymond “Sandy” and Gladys Hollingshead.

She is survived by her sons, Don (Jami) Hattan, CJ (Dina) Hattan. 9 grandchildren: Tyler, Logan, Alysandra, Chloe, Michael, Raymond,Marissa,Vincent and Charles Jr. 5 great grandchildren: Gage, Delilah, Melody, Jaden and Noah and her beloved dog Maggie. She will be remembered by her love of cats having many over the years. She was a collector of all things cats, even having an all cat Christmas tree.

Services will be May 17th, 2024, 9:30am at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery 14165 Beckman Rd. Lodi,CA 95240.

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