Nicole Fox

October 19, 1978 - December 16, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 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 Fox family.

Sachio "Sach" Watanabe

Sachio “Sach” Watanabe, 94, died peacefully December 14, 2024. Sach was born on July 9, 1930 in Inglewood, CA. During WWII he was interned in Rohwer, Arkansas. He attended Lodi Union High School and graduated in 1948. In 1959 he married Grace Okazaki. Sach was employed for many years in the car business. He was very active in the Lodi Buddhist Church, the Lodi Lions Club and he enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and traveling. Sach is survived by his wife, Grace, his daughter Pam (Kurt), son Scott (Kari), grandson, William and many nieces and nephews. Sach was preceded in death by his parents, Kazuichi and Iwako Watanabe, brothers Kazuyuki, Kazuto and Mitsuo, sister Chiyeko.

A memorial service is scheduled for Sach for January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Buddhist Church of Lodi. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lodi Buddhist Church or to the American Lung Association.

Charles McClerkin

September 8, 1946 - December 13, 2024

Charles Edward McClerkin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Lodi community, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024, at the age of 78. His final days were spent surrounded by his devoted family, following a brief but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

Charlie was born on September 8, 1946, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Lonnie and Winifred McClerkin. As a young child, he moved to California, where he spent his formative years in Rio Vista. In July of 1966, Charlie was drafted into the United States Army, serving his country with honor until his discharge in 1968.

After his military service, Charlie worked alongside his father at the Roadway Garage in San Jose, California. During this time, he met the love of his life, Susan Sanders, in October of 1972. The two were married on April 7, 1973, in Lodi, California, where they settled and built their life together.

In 1973, Charlie began a lifelong career in the insurance industry, dedicating himself to serving the senior community of Lodi with integrity and compassion. In 1979, he founded McClerkin Insurance Services, earning the trust and respect of countless clients over the course of his 52-year career.

Charlie’s commitment to his faith and community was unwavering. A devoted member of Century Assembly Church, he served on the church board and the school board of Century Christian School for many years. Known for his kindness and steady presence, he also served as the head usher, ensuring every congregant felt welcomed and cared for.

Charlie’s passions included hunting trips with close friends, boating and fishing on our boat, the Delta Blue II, as well as bowling. Charlie also cherished spending his mornings at the Village Coffee Shop with friends, engaging in lively conversations and enjoying the camaraderie of his community.

Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his wife Susan, embarking on long drives, adventures across the country in their RV, exploring other countries and creating cherished memories with his seven grandchildren. His love for his family was profound, and he poured his heart into every moment spent with them.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie McClerkin and Winifred Jordan; three sisters; seven brothers; and his two sons, Brandon McClerkin and Shaun McClerkin.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Susan McClerkin; his daughter, Jennifer Murphey (Brian); his son, Sean McClerkin; and his beloved grandchildren: Hudson McClerkin, Judah McClerkin, McKenzie Murphey, Max Murphey, Miles Murphey, Ryer McClerkin, and Maverick Murphey. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will deeply miss his warm presence and kind heart.

Charlie’s legacy is one of unwavering love, faith, and service. While his absence leaves an immeasurable void, his family finds comfort in their faith, trusting they will one day be reunited.

SERVICE
A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at Faith Community Church 18621 CA-99, Acampo CA. 95220 on Saturday January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm. The family invites all who knew and loved Charlie to join in honoring his memory. A grave side service will be held privately.

Charlie was a man of integrity, compassion, and unshakable faith. His life was a testament to the power of love, family, and devotion, and he will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the McClerkin family.

Elvin Tyler

December 9, 1938 - December 13, 2024

Elvin Tyler, 86, of Stockton, CA, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2024, just four days after his 86th birthday.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Iry Tyler, four sons Eric Wayne McKneely (Tanya), Elvin Curtis Tyler (Julie), Alonzo Bernard Tyler, Roderick Bruce Tyler, and his stepchildren Venetia Georgene Johnson and Christopher Johnson (Sandhya); sister Daisey Tyler Dade (Willie), devoted sister-in-law, Paula Tyler. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends who will miss him dearly. He was especially close to his stepson, Christopher’s children, Miles and Madeline. He spent many magical moments with them, and they thought he was the greatest grandpa, and they will sorely miss him.

Elvin was born in Leesville, Louisiana, on December 9, 1938, to O.D. Tyler and Katie Clifton Tyler. Later his family moved from Louisiana to Jasper, Texas where he grew up. In 1960 he moved to California, living mostly in the Bay Area where he worked and raised his family.

Elvin retired from NAS Moffett Field, where he received many awards for outstanding work as a pipefitter in the Public Works Department. After retiring from federal service, he obtained his contractor’s license and started his business, Tyler’s Plumbing.

In 2004 he and his wife, Iry, moved to Stockton, CA, and were parishioners and active members of Presentation Church. He was also a Knight of Columbus and was known as the sausage chef for the “World Famous Pancake Breakfast.” He was a passionate sports fan! He especially loved the Bay Area sports teams – Giants, Warriors, and his favorite of them all the Niners. He was a diehard Niners fan with season tickets for several years. He loved his tailgating parties with his Niner buddies.

Elvin was preceded in death by his father, O.D. Tyler and his mother Katie Clifton Tyler and his dear brother Raymond Tyler.

SERVICE
Funeral Services for Elvin - Viewing and Visitation on Thursday, January 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240, Funeral Mass on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Presentation Church, 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207.

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome memorial gifts to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Tyler family.

Edward (Ed) Roy Schneitman

June 14, 1937 - December 13, 2024

Edward (Ed) Roy Schneitman, 87, died peacefully of old age on December 13, 2024, in Stockton, CA. He considered Hayward, CA, his home for over 50 years.

He was born on June 14, 1937, to Roy Joseph and Lillian Orinda (Rowley) Schneitman in Oakland, CA.  His family moved to Healdsburg, CA in 1945, where they owned and worked a prune orchard. Ed graduated from Healdsburg HS in 1955. He was very active in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Not surprising, Ed pursued a degree in Dairy Husbandry at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. His college career was interrupted by his enlistment in the United States Army (1956 to 1959). He was stationed in Pusan, South Korea, and Fort Benning in Georgia.

He married Gabina Susana (Susie) Wong Martinez on October 24, 1965. They were married for 59 years and had 2 children, Orinda Maria (McIntire) and Joseph (Joe) Edward Schneitman.

Ed worked as a crateyard superintendent for Safeway (near Richmond starting in 1960), opened a Jack-in-the-Box in Santa Clara (1968), then worked in various warehouse receiver/manager roles in the Hayward area, ultimately retiring from JCPenney. He earned AA degrees from Chabot College relevant to warehouse management.

Ed is survived by his wife, Susie, his children Orinda and Joe, his grandchildren, Tessa Susana McIntire, Perry Edward McIntire (wife Maria) and Zoey Gabriela Schneitman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lillian, his sister Barbara Jean Eyeler, and his grandson, Joseph (Joey) Preston Schneitman. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, padrino, neighbor and friend.

Graveside funeral services are scheduled for December 21, 2024 10am at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward (Fairview).

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schneitman family.

Grace "Maureen" Sweat

Grace “Maureen” Sweat
January 6, 1931 – December 13, 2024

Grace “Maureen” Sweat, 93, of Lodi, California, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born on January 6, 1931, in Modesto, California, to Floyd and Alice Beam, Maureen was raised in Manteca, California.

In 1949, she married the love of her life, Denzil “Denny” Sweat, and together they built a loving family. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her daughter Cheryl Kort in 1993, and her husband Denny Sweat in 2005. She is survived by her children, Valerie Stump, and Eric Sweat of Lodi; her grandchildren, Jason and Jeffrey Kort (Hilary) of Lodi, Sara Uhls (Steve) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Guy Stump (Chelsea) of Loma Linda; and her great-grandchildren, Hannah Kort, Tristan Kort, and Cheryl Kort of Lodi, as well as Ashton and Levi Stump of Loma Linda. Maureen is also survived by her siblings, Merwin Beam of John Day, Oregon; Alice Graves of Lodi, California; and Alvin Beam of John Day, Oregon.

A devoted mother and homemaker, Maureen pursued her dream of becoming a registered nurse once her children were in school full-time. She graduated from San Joaquin Delta College in 1969 and dedicated herself to helping others through her work.

Maureen was a long-time member of the Galt Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she often shared her musical talents by singing for church services and programs. She had a deep love for music, the piano, and the beauty of the beach. Her warmth, talent, and devotion to her family and faith left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

SERVICE
Services will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family invites friends and loved ones to attend.

Remembrances can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin or the Galt Seventh-day Adventist Church in her honor.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sweat family.

Remigio Arcelo

March 31, 1942 - December 11, 2024

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday, December 21st, 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 Saturday, December 21st, 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 Arcelo family.

Larry Lackey

June 4, 1949 - December 10, 2024

On December 10, 2024, our beloved Larry W. Lackey went home to his final resting place with the Lord. Larry was born on June 4, 1949, in Stockton, CA, at St. Joseph's Hospital, to James T. and Norma (Crouch) Lackey. Larry was a lifetime resident of Stockton and attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School where he lettered in swimming and water polo. He would later receive his Associate of Arts Degree from San Joaquin Delta College and then attend San Jose State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was the first one in his family to graduate from college. After graduation, he worked for the City of Stockton Parks and Recreation Department as the Director of Pixie Woods and Center Director at Webster Junior High where he coached youth sports teams. In 1979, he began his career with PG&E, in the Energy Conservation and Load Management Department. He loved both jobs and made many lifetime friends, not only at work, but throughout the community. Larry and Susan would marry right out of college and would raise their daughters Nicolle and Tracci Lackey (Dare). He was a loving and devoted Father dedicating his life to making sure that his wife and children were protected and provided for. Larry lived each day to the fullest. He enjoyed playing softball, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, deer hunting, pheasant hunting, duck hunting and just spending time with his family and friends. Whatever he did, he did it well. After moving to the little community of Waterloo, CA, in 1985, Larry dubbed himself "The Mayor of Waterloo". He especially looked forward  to Sunday family dinners with his granddaughters Elle and Phoebe Dare, where he would find out all the stories of how their week went. He was and always will be their biggest cheerleader and was always there to support them in any way he could, they were his joy. Larry was a lifetime member of the Stockton Sportsmen's Club, where he would win the "Silver Buckle" for trap shooting, beating out some of the best shooters in the club. He was a member of the Delta Dog Pointing Club, competing and judging many field trials; and member of the Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve. After an injury that would leave him paralyzed, he co-founded the Lame Duck Shooters at Cougar Wetlands Hunting Preserve for the physically challenged. He was very proud of this accomplishment and would enjoy many duck hunts and sunrises in the duck blind. Larry was a deep thinker and was always thinking of a way that would allow him to continue to do all the things he did before he was injured.. Thanks to his good buddies, he was able to fish, hunt, travel and enjoy life. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lorraine Lackey, Norma Lackey, grandmother Edith Norton, uncle Bill Lackey, brothers Larry Chouinard and Dan Chouinard, and nephew Michael Dan Chouinard. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Susan, daughters Nicolle Lackey, Tracci Lackey Dare, son-in-Law Jeff Dare, granddaughters Elle and Phoebe Dare, brother Jim Lackey, sister Dovie McCusker, cousin Chrissy Lackey, brothers-in law Joe Vigil (Sharon) and Nick Vigil (Diana) and nieces and nephews. Larry had a contagious laugh and beautiful smile which will be etched in our hearts forever. His family invites you to join them in celebration of his life on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery in the Vineyard Chapel. Larry was very grateful to all his family and friends for always being there to love and support him throughout the years.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 10:00Am on Friday, December 27th, 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 Lackey family.

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