Our Obituaries
Theodore Milo Petersdorf
May 10, 1930 - January 24, 2018
Our beloved father and grandfather, Theodore Milo Petersdorf, passed into the hands of our heavenly father January 24, 2018. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 10, 1930 to Edward and Ival Petersdorf, Ted was the youngest of four children: Floyd, Russell, and June. Ted graduated from Marshfield High School, Missouri in 1949. During his time in high school, Ted played basketball, softball,...
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Rafael Oseguera
February 21, 1998 - January 16, 2018
On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Rafael "Ralphy" Oseguera, Jr. passed away at the age of 19 years. Rafael will be forever remembered by his mother Angie Garcia, father Rafael Oseguera, Sr., fiancé Leslie Renteria and their precious child "RJ" Rafael Oseguera III. Ralphy will also be forever remembered by his brothers Miguel Angel Oseguera, Abraham Oseguera, and George Abarca and sisters Linda...
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Jessie Lee Edmond, Sr.
December 25, 1929 - January 15, 2018
Mr. Jessie Lee Edmond, Sr. was born December 25, 1929 in Hooks, Texas to AC Edmond and Lurene Edmond. In the summer of 1953, he joined the United States Army where he served several tours overseas. Throughout his time, he was posted in France and Germany, and fought honorably in both the Korean War and Vietnam War, during which time he was awarded the bronze star medal with a combat V for Valor...
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Angie Segura Solorio
August 2, 1936 - January 15, 2018
Angie Segura Solorio born and raised in Visalia CA on 8/2/36 and was called home on 1/15/18. She attended Elbow Creek and Redwood High school. Angie was a housekeeper then became a homemaker when she had children. She was always around children and helped taking care of her younger siblings, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening like her mother and preferred the out doors . She...
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Reymundo Lozano Palomino
January 20, 1934 - January 13, 2018
In loving memory of Reymundo (Ray) Lozano Palomino who was born on January 20, 1934 to Manuel and Luz Palomino in Knox City, Texas. He passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Visalia surrounded by his loving family.Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Amelia; his five children, Ray Jr., Evelyn, Daniel, Emily, and Cynthia; 16 grandchildren; and 32 great grandchildren.He is preceded by his...
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Gary Dale Wilson,
June 20, 1938 - January 9, 2018
Lemon Cove - Gary Dale Wilson Sr., beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on January 9, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 79 years old and surrounded by family when he passed. Born in Blair, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Lucille Wilson, the family moved to California when he was only 5 years old. He attended local schools and graduated from Visalia...
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James Curtis Mills
March 2, 1924 - January 7, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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James Curtis Mills
March 2, 1924 - January 7, 2018
James Curtis Mills, 93, was welcomed by his Sweet wife Margaret (Peggy) as he entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Jim was born in Woodlake, CA. on March 2, 1924 to Adrian & Lucile Mills where he attended Woodlake High & competed in both Football & Baseball, later playing 1 year of Football at C.O.S. before injuring his knee. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 serving in...
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James Curtis Mills
March 2, 1924 - January 7, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Linda Marlene Miller Hearn
November 16, 1940 - January 5, 2018
Linda (Miller) Hearn passed away January 5, 2018. She was born November 16, 1940 in Visalia to Ethel and Fairance Miller. Linda was a graduate of Redwood High School in 1958 and College of Sequoias in 1960. Her life was filled with music as she accompanied singers and other musicians. Linda loved playing piano for stage musicals, working through rehearsals and in the pit for performances...
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Nancy Ann Burton
January 15, 1931 - January 4, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Vivian Louise Moore Bartholome
March 11, 1921 - January 4, 2018
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George Washington Welzbacher
June 14, 1928 - January 3, 2018
George Washington Welzbacher was the eldest son born to Willie and Rebecca Welzbacher on June 14, 1928 in Story, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 3, 2018, just six months shy of his 90th birthday. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Wandza; his daughter, Linda (Larry): stepdaughter Monica (Anthony); stepsons Terry (De Wanda) &...
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Larry Dale Seals
January 1, 1951 - January 1, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Rebecca Leigh Loyd Kelch
March 19, 1965 - December 30, 2017
Rebecca "Becky" Leigh Loyd-Kelch, 52, of Visalia, California, with great sadness passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 while surrounded by her loved ones.Becky was born in Hanford, California to loving parents, Gordon Henry and Clarice Cora Loyd. Raised in Visalia, she attended Royal Oaks Elementary, Divisadero Middle School and then graduated from Redwood High School, Class of 1983. She...
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Teodora Molinar Armendarez
April 1, 1925 - December 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Christine Ellen Clark
January 26, 1928 - December 29, 2017
Christine Walker ClarkJanuary 26, 1928 - December 28, 2017Christine passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 28. Born in Venice, California, to Inez and Mason Walker, she moved to Visalia with her mother after losing her father at the age of 8. She graduated from Visalia Unified High School in 1945 and attended College of the Sequoias. Chris met her future husband,...
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Charlene Meek
December 15, 1938 - December 29, 2017
Charlene Meek, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2017, after a short illness.She was born December 15, 1938, in Arkansas to Bruce and Jerreldean Meek. She graduated from Tulare High School and worked for many years at Pacific Bell. She was a member of First Church of God in Tulare most of her life, where she was active in the women's ministry.Charlene was preceded in death by...
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Juan Luis Delgado
July 7, 1982 - December 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Lillian Cecelia Gomes
December 24, 1923 - December 24, 2017
On December 24, 2017, Lillian Cecelia Gomes of Visalia, California passed away on her 94th birthday. She was born in Tulare, California on December 24, 1923 to loving parents Anebel Perry and Mary Maria Pacheco Perry. Lillian attended Tulare area elementary schools and Tulare Union High School. On June 24, 1947 she married Tony S. Gomes at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Tulare. Tony and...
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Tommy Ray Denton
September 29, 1952 - December 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Shirley Jean Dackawich
October 2, 1928 - December 23, 2017
October 2, 1928 - December 23, 2017We love you, love you, love you constantly. You will always be in our hearts! Your loving husband, John, will treasure your nearly 68 years of wedlock forever. So, too, will your wonderful son and daughter, Rob Dackawich and Nancy Jehle (Max), as well as your three beloved grandchildren, Zackary Dackawich, and Neil (Kelli) and Chelsea Jehle. Shirley was born to...
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Florence Kathryn Crissman Peck
June 11, 1923 - December 21, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Katheryn "Kitty" Crissman Peck, announces her passing on December 21, 2017. Kitty was born on June 11, 1923 in Griffithville, Arkansas to parents George Washington Moore and Mary Alice Moore. Kitty moved to Tipton, California at age 23 where she met her first husband, Charles "Buster" Crissman and raised their two sons, Henry Moore and Charlie...
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Ruth Eileen Wiebler
February 16, 1932 - December 17, 2017
Born Ruth Eileen Payne, to Stanford and Florence Payne, on February 16, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA. She was called home to her heavenly father on December 17, 2017, in Visalia, CA. Eileen educated and graduated from Inglewood High School in 1949. She married Frank M. Wiebler on November 4, 1950. Together they welcomed five children; Marilyn, Charlene. Gary, Greggory, and Vickie; raising their...
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June Gardelia Romanazzi
June 27, 1937 - December 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Alicia Carrasco RAMIREZ
August 9, 1938 - December 17, 2017
Alicia C. Ramirez was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico where she attended school until graduating in 1956. She married Guadalupe Ramirez in 1957 and moved to Visalia, CA in 1959 where she lived the rest of her life. Alicia was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and belong to the Cursillo Group. She was in bowling league and enjoyed making lots of friends. Alicia worked in various jobs throughout...
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Rose Marie Contreras
July 10, 1961 - December 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Justine Mary Rodman
December 5, 1938 - December 15, 2017
Justine M. Rodman (Bunny), age 79, passed away on December 15, 2017. She was born in Munising, MI on December 5, 1938 to her parents, Joseph S. and Christine M. Pawielski. Later Justine attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling. In 1965 she married her beloved husband, Donald W. Rodman, who is now deceased. After moving from Green Bay, WI...
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Anatalia Gonzales Garcia
June 3, 1918 - December 15, 2017
Anatalia "Tala" of Goshen passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 in Visalia at the age of 99. She was born on June 3, 1918 to Eusebio and Josefa Gonzales in Malaga, New Mexico. She was a retired agriculture worker and loved crocheting blankets, gardening, puzzles and cooking. She always offered any visitor to her home to eat. Tala married Faustino Garcia and had one child, her beloved son...
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Lief Scott LUNDGREN
May 11, 1970 - December 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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John Boeve
January 5, 1927 - December 13, 2017
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David Allen Dawkins
April 23, 1959 - December 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Kevin Wayne BAKER
August 4, 1965 - December 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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John Brian Henry
February 17, 1974 - December 10, 2017
John Brian Henry, 43, of San Miguel, California passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Selma, California. John was born in Kingsburg, California to loving parents, Brian Lee Henry and Yasuko Sewake Henry. He attended Kingsburg Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Kingsburg High School in 1992. In 1993 John joined the United States Army and retired in 2009 after 16 years of...
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Karen Lee Beaver Holland
November 12, 1957 - December 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Alford Louis Overacker
July 19, 1951 - December 9, 2017
Alford Louis Overacker, 66, of Tulare, California passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 of cancer in Visalia, California surrounded by his loving family.Alford was born in Tulare, California on July 19, 1951 to Albert and Hazel Rossiter Overacker. He attended Maple Elementary, Mulchay Middle School and Western High School. Alford was raised in the Church of the Firstborn and baptized into...
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Kenneth Allan Blanchard
March 17, 1951 - December 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Bruce Bruce Foster
April 15, 1946 - December 6, 2017
Visalia native, Bruce Foster passed away Wednesday, December 6th. He was born in 1946 and spent most of his life in Visalia.Bruce was a graduate of Redwood High School, class of 1964. He and his life-long love, Shirlene Stout, married in 1966. A few years later they started their family having a daughter, Kristi and son, Tim.He began his long career in accounting while working for Bostitch...
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Tori Alison Warford
August 12, 1971 - December 3, 2017
Tori Alison Warford was born in San Diego, CA on August 12, 1971. She is the oldest of four children born to Stephen and Linda Lee-Thomas. When she was 5-years-old, she and her family moved to Visalia, CA where she spent the rest of her life. On December 3, 2017, Tori passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes. Tori attended Crestwood Elementary School and graduated from Mount Whitney...
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Jerry Dee Bruton
December 14, 1969 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Reatha Jewell Blackerby
November 24, 1925 - December 1, 2017
Reatha Jewell Blackerby was born on November 24, 1925. As Reatha told it: "it was Thanksgiving and my dad expected a turkey. He wasn't disappointed" The youngest of ten children born to Oscar and Madge Russell, Reatha was raised in Colp, Illinois. Oscar was a coal miner and Madge took care of the home. Reatha loved her mother deeply and adored her father. Reatha loved growing up in Southern...
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Shirley Willsie Lee
June 22, 1934 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Rawley Romo Guerrero
December 20, 1929 - November 29, 2017
In loving memory of Rawley R. Guerrero who passed away to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. He was born December 20, 1929 in Standard, California to loving parents, Miguel and Maria Guerrero. Rawley married the love of his life, Lucy Maria Chavez on June 29, 1953. Before his attendance to College of the Sequoias, Rawley served in the Korean War, and received the...
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Kenneth Karl Knowles
October 29, 1921 - November 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Angie Bertoldo Gonzales
January 18, 1917 - November 25, 2017
Unique she was and will be greatly missed. Old age finally overcame her at age 100. She was fortunate to have found the love of her life, Oliver Vernon Gonzales both long term residence of Visalia Community. They will now be together forever. One of 14 siblings, Angie leaves behind two sisters, a daughter and her son-in-law, two grandsons and their wives and five great-grandchildren. Rest in...
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Katie Martin Story
January 22, 1943 - November 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Judith Martha Crandall
September 8, 1924 - November 22, 2017
Judith, born on September 8, 1924 to Edmond and Elizabeth Van Boxstael in Herzele, Belgium, departed this life on November 22, 2017 in Visalia, California. She and her older brother Victor enjoyed a carefree upbringing until the country was occupied by the Germans during WWII. This presented challenges to the family, but Judith took them in stride as she regularly bicycled to Brussels to...
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Carlos Mejia MEJIA
August 3, 1952 - November 21, 2017
Carlos Mejía Esquivias de 65 años, nació el 3 de agosto del 1952 en Yahualica, Jalisco, MX a Sebastián y Gloria Mejía. Carlos fue a encontrarse con Dios el 21 de noviembre 2017. El llego a Visalia a los 17 años en 1970. Él fue un gran hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo maravilloso. Siempre ayudando al prójimo con una sonrisa.Para recordar su memorial, Carlos deja a su linda esposa...
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Josephine WILLIAMS
May 9, 1932 - November 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Victoria Lynne CAPELLO
September 4, 1962 - November 18, 2017
Victoria Lynne passed away with her family at her bedside, on November 18th, 2017, from complications of metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Woodland, California to Gary and Elaine Holder on September 4th, 1962. She graduated from Redwood High School and lived in Visalia most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Al Capello; her daughters, Lisa Fahoum, Paige Ferreira, and Amber...
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Dortha Mae Jackson
February 7, 1929 - November 18, 2017
Dortha Rader-Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was born in Ripley, Oklahoma February 7, 1929 to Willis and Bessie McGee.Dortha moved with her family to Exeter, California where she attended Exeter High School. There she met a young US Sailor, Leo Rader. They were married soon after. They traveled between Arizona, central California, and Washington...
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Douglas Gerrit Vander Hoek
October 20, 1958 - November 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Glenda Lou Scharton
March 14, 1944 - November 17, 2017
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Gary Lee Hamilton
December 10, 1941 - November 17, 2017
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Peggy Anne Lewis
June 25, 1936 - November 15, 2017
On June 25 1936, Peggy Anne Maness was born at home on the Meeker, Oklahoma family farm. As an infant, Peggy moved across the country with her parents Charlie and Ethel, older brothers Charles and Don with a handful of extended relatives to new jobs in the San Joaquin Valley. The family settled in the city of Visalia, which Peggy always considered her home town. Peggy became an older sister...
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Edwin Samuel HUSTON
July 15, 1938 - November 15, 2017
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Yue Chen
February 5, 1959 - November 7, 2017
Yue "Randy" Chen was born in China on February 2, 1959. He obtained his first masters degree in China, and second masters degree in New York. Randy enjoyed life with his wife Paula where they shared many memorable moments. One of those moments was their wedding at McCovey Cove in San Francisco, California. They were also able to travel to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration...
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Gina Louise Viviani
August 23, 1966 - November 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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William Lee Tidwell
January 14, 1926 - November 5, 2017
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Clarence Leroy Kilgore
May 6, 1947 - November 3, 2017
C. Leroy "Doc" Kilgore suddenly passed on to meet the Lord on November 3, 2017 at his home in Visalia. He was 70 years old. Leroy was born in Prague, OK and move to Visalia when he was 4 years old. He became a lifelong Visalia resident. Leroy served in the U.S. Army in 1967. He was stationed in Vietnam and returned home in 1969.Leroy was blessed with a son named Barry from his first marriage....
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Melvin Eugene Hopper
September 21, 1921 - November 3, 2017
Melvin Eugene Hopper passed to a better life on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Visalia, CA. Mel was born on August 21, 1921 to John H. and Alta V. (Hopkins) Hopper in Manzanola, Colorado.Mel was in active duty in U.S. Air Force from 1943 through April 1946, serving in the WWII earning the Victory Medal. He lived in Ivanhoe most of his life and was very well known in Woodlake and Ivanhoe. Mel will...
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Frank Eugene COBURN
January 19, 1949 - November 2, 2017
Frank Eugene Coburn was born on January 19, 1949 in Visalia, CA to Edward and Ruby Coburn, Sr. He passed away on November 2, 2017 in Visalia, CA.Frank was a lifelong resident of Visalia. He attended Veva Blunt and Elbow Creek Elementary Schools and graduated from Redwood High School in 1967.He met his wife Hazel Wilson on the first day of high school in 1964, they were married in December of 1969...
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Lilia Flores Ruiz
October 26, 1922 - October 31, 2017
Lilia Flores Ruiz, 95 years of age was born October 26, 1922 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She passed away on October 31, 2017 in Visalia, California. Lilia was born to Bias Flores and Jesusita Calanchi Flores in Carlsbad, New Mexico and the family later moved to Visalia, California. She had a joyful disposition and lived a simple life in Visalia. She worked as a housekeeper, enjoyed tending to her...
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Ralph Wayne SMITH
April 13, 1930 - October 31, 2017
Ralph married his love Delores Thiessen on Feb. 19th, 1960Ralph is survived by his wife Delores Smith, his daughter Michelle Dysart and husband Randy, two grandchildren Joshua and Elizabeth Dysart. As well as many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Annie Smith, and three brothers Edward, Travis, and Murrell.Ralph became a Christian in the late 1970's and was so...
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Tod Curtis Shannon
March 22, 1961 - October 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Julian Andrade Ramirez
May 10, 1971 - October 27, 2017
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Don D. Bushini
May 4, 1920 - October 26, 2017
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Felipe Castro-Castro
August 27, 1948 - October 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.
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Maria Magdalena Carrasco
July 22, 1928 - October 25, 2017
Our beloved Maria Magdalena Carrasco, 89 years of age from Visalia, California, was surrounded by her large loving family in her cherished hometown of Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico when she passed on, Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Her life was blessed and honored by hundreds of her family members during a beautiful three day vigil before returning to her family in Visalia.Maria Magdalena De...
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Socorro Esquibias Fernandez
April 24, 1935 - October 23, 2017
Socorro went to meet the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Socorro and her husband settled in Visalia in 1954. They had three children John, Fernando and Victor. She loved to travel to new places and see new things. Socorro loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.Socorro is preceded in death by her husband John Sr.; her son, John, Jr.; and one...
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Jeannie Lynn Cordeiro
August 10, 1956 - October 22, 2017
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Glen Junior Mercer
March 24, 1935 - October 22, 2017
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Anna Louise LAMPMAN
August 29, 1933 - October 22, 2017
Anna Louise Lampman, 84, of Visalia, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2017. Anna was a housewife/homemaker for most of her life. During her younger years, she was a Drag Car Racer, racing alongside with Shirley Muldowney. Although she loved racing, she happily gave it up upon getting married and having children. She would often times ride shotgun with Bob while he drove...
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Johnny Walter HAMM
June 9, 1940 - October 21, 2017
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Laura Zartoohie Davidian
November 13, 1928 - October 21, 2017
Laura Zartoohie Davidian was born on November 13, 1928, in Fresno, CA, to Haig and Rebecca Balakian. She was the oldest of three children. Laura was raised on the family farm in Selma, CA. She attended Terry Grammar School and Selma Union High School where she graduated in 1946. Upon graduation, she started nurses training at Fresno County Hospital. In September of 1947, Laura met the "love...
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Lula Irene Swatzke
October 10, 1918 - October 21, 2017
Lula Irene Speight Swatzke, born on October 10, 1918 in Dadeville, Missouri to bra Male and Oral Clinton Speight. She would often tell people that she was a WWI baby, born one month and one day before the Armistice was signed on November 11,1918. Irene passed away on October 21,2017 at the age of 99 years and 11 days. Irene attended grammar school in Dadeville, Missouri before moving to...
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Anita Garcia Aguilar
May 12, 1944 - October 19, 2017
Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Anita Garcia Aguilar, 72, of Visalia, California was called home to Heaven surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California four months to the date of the passing of her devoted and beloved husband Tommy Aguilar."Annie" was born on May 12, 1944 to Joaquin and Bertha Garcia in Artesia, New Mexico. The...
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Winifred Lucile Nelson
January 15, 1926 - October 19, 2017
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Richard William Lyons
July 11, 1922 - October 18, 2017
Richard Lyons, 95, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home in Visalia, CA.He was born on July 11, 1922 in Downey, CA to William and Barbara Lyons. He grew up and attended Downey High School and graduated in 1940. In 1942 he served in the United States Army as a rifleman.On August 18, 1962 he married Alice Waclawek at St. Mary's in Visalia, They made their family home in Visalia, CA where...
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John Haywood Huff
March 2, 1933 - October 17, 2017
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Orlena Beryl Sullivan
March 8, 1926 - October 15, 2017
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Shizuno Dean
April 13, 1922 - October 14, 2017
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Kenneth Robert Pennington
August 29, 1929 - October 13, 2017
Kenneth Pennington was born in Erick, Oklahoma, August 29, 1929 to Herbert and Eva Lee Pennington. He was the firstborn, but a sister and brother were added later. The family moved to Tulare County in 1938 and settled in Exeter in 1941. While still in school, he began working at the Exeter Sun, where he was taught the printing trade. In 1949, he married the love of his life, LaVerne Tolbert and...
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James David Lewis
December 10, 1935 - October 12, 2017
James David Lewis was born at home in Visalia, CA on December 10, 1935 and passed away 81 years later at his son's Visalia home on October 12, 2017 from a worn out and much used heart.Jim grew up in a neighborhood of his extended family - grandparents, aunts and uncles. He was the youngest son to Victor C. and Gertrude M.M. Lewis who owned and operated the Lewis Lumber Company off Ben Maddox Way...
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Dianne Bernice Youngblood
September 25, 1938 - October 12, 2017
Dianne Youngblood of Lemoore went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born on Sept. 25th, 1938 to Mary and Joseph Bettencourt.She worked as custodian at Lemoore High School for 23 years - retiring in 2000. In her retirement, she was a member of the Saint Theresa Club and SPRI in Hanford and ISMM in Selma.Surviving are her three children - Tonnya Lack of Tulare, Nola Lack...
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Betty Jean Simon
February 6, 1928 - October 11, 2017
Betty Jean Stevenson Simon passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by her loving family, to join her husband, Jack, and her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2017. Betty was born in Visalia on February 6, 1928 to parents Rupert and Lena Stevenson. She attended Elbow Creek Elementary School, graduated from Visalia Union High School in 1946 and graduated from College of the Sequoias in 1948 as a...
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Nicolas Blancarte Medina
April 21, 1974 - October 11, 2017
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Darian Randall Raper
December 18, 1968 - October 9, 2017
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Donald Gene Matthews
April 13, 1933 - October 9, 2017
Don Gene Matthews, passed October 9, 2017, in Visalia, Ca. He was born April 13, 1933, in Visalia to Dewey and Anapearl Benc Matthews. Don enlisted in the US Army Reserve for three years and later served in the Navy Reserves for seven years.Don belonged to the American Legion and the Men of the Hearts. In his youth his hobbies were to hunt for deer and fish.Don worked with the Tulare County...
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