Roman Cabrera Garcia was born to the late Paulino Garcia and Isabel Cabrera. He was raised by Acension and Jesus Martinez in Zacatecas Mexico with several of his uncles. Anyone of his uncles would tell you he guided them to the right path though he was the younger one. He was well respected, and family appreciated his advice because they knew he was genuine. He was quite but had great wisdom. He loved his dear wife of 55 years Elisa Garcia and all his siblings. He was family oriented and...

Domingo R. Arteaga, 95, was born in Del Rio, Texas on April 12,1925 to Domingo and Juana Arteaga, and went to rest with the Lord on January 18, 2021. Although Domingo was a resident of Fresno and formerly lived in Madera for over 70 years, he remained a proud Texan! He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. Domingo had many hobbies, including fishing, playing cards, and going to Table Mountain Casino. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed socializing and spending time with friends....

The family of Joan M. Ossa sorrowfully announce her death at age 94 on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at her home at Nazareth House, in Fresno, California. The fascinating story of Joan’s long and interesting life, rather than the circumstances of her Covid related death, best defines who Joan really was. Born on November 6, 1926, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Joan Marie Barbara (Wettengel) O’Donnell Stephenson Ossa was the blue-eyed, blond ringleted daughter of Joseph Anthony Edward...

Ernesto C. Medina May 2, 1961 – January 15, 2021 Ernesto was born May 2, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico and passed away January 15, 2021 in Salinas Ca. He immigrated to the United States with his family in January 1963 with the family settling in Madera Ca. He attended schools in Madera from Kindergarten at James Madison, through Madera High School as a Coyote where he was a member of the Cross-Country team, Marching Band and Jazz Band. He went on to Graduate from California State...

Mr. Richard J. Aguilar Our heavenly father opened the gates to heaven to welcome Richard J. Aguilar home on January 14, 2021. Richard was born on February 25, 1947 in Madera Ca. Richard was raised by his grandmother Virginia Aguilar, who he dearly adored with all his heart. Richard attended Madera High School, enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served and fought in the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, Richard met the love of his life Helen Martinez Aguilar; they...

Obit for Emma Bounds-Smith Emma Jean Bounds – Smith 85, a native of Stillwater, OK and a resident of Madera for 80 years passed away , Thursday, Jan 14, 21 in Boise, Idaho. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Newalla, OK. She was a homemaker and had work at the Madera Flower Shop as a flower arranger. Emma is preceded by her Parents, Melven and Sarah Sloan, her husband Dale Bounds in 2003, her Siblings, Freda Lee, Betty Leach, Oneta Mayabb, Margaret Sloan, Kay Sloan,...

Ruben Munoz – Lopez    Ruben was from Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. He was born August 24, 1946. He was proud to be a Mexican. He loved his language and his culture. He came to the United States of America as a young man. He lived and worked the American Dream. He was very proud of being an American. He loved to watch sports especially soccer. He enjoyed many debates on many subjects, especially politics and history. His lifetime passion was gardening. He had a green...

Patricia Elaine Johnson Patricia Elaine Johnson passed away peacefully in Fresno with family by her side on January 11, 2021.  She was 92.      Patricia was a retired social worker in adoptions for Children’s Home Society for over 41 years and former president of the anti-abortion organization Right to Life for over 20 years.  Although it was a small part of her job, Pat could hardly believe she was walking out of the hospital with a premature baby for the first time.  Even though...