A Private Family  Graveside Service will be held. A Public Rosary & Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, ALL GATHERINGS ARE TO BE NO MORE THAN 10 PERSONS IN TOTAL. PLEASE BE ADVISED, LOCAL CEMETERIES ARE ALSO STRICTLY ENFORCING THIS RULE.  

Wanda DeSelle, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 in Madera, California. Wanda was born on July 4, 1943 in Arkansas to John and Nellie McCracken. Wanda was a Nurse for over 53 years, and has worked for over 40 years at Dr. Ashraf’s office here in Madera. Wanda enjoyed painting when she had time and playing with great grandchildren. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 53 years Raymond DeSelle. Wanda is survived by her two daughters Tonya and Rena,...

Frank Perales, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Madera. Frank was born on September 20, 1928 in Canutillo, Texas to Melquiades and Filogonia Perales. He was a resident of Madera for 55 years. Frank worked as an insurance agent and Car Salesman. However, he became a licensed barber and had his own business, Frank’s Barber Shop, from which he retired. Frank loved soccer and played as a teenager and adult. He also coached for many years through the recreation...

Deda Burnett, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Deda was born on January 12, 1936 in Madera, California to Richard and Ethel Brown. Deda was a homemaker for most of her life and she was a resident of Madera. She was a member of the Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary group, and loved to decorate her home and sew whenever she could. Deda was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Junior Woodley, her second husband Delbert Burnett, her son Robert Woodley and her...

Regina Edelbacher, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Fresno, California. Regina was born on March 14, 1935 in Germany to Paul and Helene Unger. Regina was a resident of Madera and attended the Lutheran church in Madera and Chowchilla. Regina was an almond grower for over 45 years. Regina was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 60 years Alfred Edelbacher. Regina is survived by her children Peter Edelbacher of Coalinga, Stefan Edelbacher of Brentwood,...

Services to announced at a later date.  Obituary to be forthcoming.

Ronald Dean Arnbrister passed away on Saturday March 28, 2020 at the age of 64 in Madera, California. He was born in Fresno, California on April 9, 1955 to Jacob and Helen Arnbrister. Ronald worked as a boiler manager for 32 years in the Ag industry combined at Spreakle Sugar in Mendota, California and Tama Teck in Firebaugh, California. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the US Marine Corps during 1972 ~ 1976. Ronald was a past member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed Midget...

Jose Luis Sanchez Barriga July 8, 1952 - March 26, 2020 Jose Luis Sanchez Barriga of Madera, California passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 67. Jose was born on July 8, 1952 in Michoacan, Mexico. Jose was a resident of Madera since 1968. Upon his arrival he worked in agriculture and proceeded his career in truck driving. Jose was known for being a great family man, who enjoyed being a mechanic, barbecuing, gardening and a handyman. He was a well-known respected man,...

John Joseph O'Meara passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020. John was born December 8, 1927 in Madera, California to Melissa and Michael O’Meara. John lived in Madera his entire life except for a two year period following World War II, when he served as a U.S. Navy Seabee on Johnston Island in the Pacific. John graduated from Madera Union High School in 1946, where he excelled in both varsity football and track, as well as Junior Class Treasurer and a member of the Boys’ Federation. ...

Hope Castillo, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Madera, Ca. She was born on October 21, 1940 to Marcos and Dolores Villearreal in Yoakum, Texas. Hope was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera and was a resident of Madera for over 28 years. Hope loved cooking, baking, traveling, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Hope was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Domingo Castillo, son Domingo Castillo Jr., brother Lino...