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Mildred Pauline Kerby was born June 26th 1934 in  Arkansas. Mildred loved yard selling and going to estate sales and was always eager to show off her latest treasures. She enjoyed trips to the casino also but her greatest love was spending time with her beloved family. Holidays were always filled with laughter and fun. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years John Kerby. She is survived by her children Cathy Mead and her husband Steve, David Kerby and his wife Susie,...

Adam Andrew Garza unexpectedly passed away in a motorcycle accident on May 3, 2024 at the age of 26 in Fresno, California. He was born in Madera, California on April 9th, 1998, son of Cindy and Mario Garza. He is survived by his parents, his siblings; Albert, Lawrence, Mario, Audrey and Amanda, his grandmothers Roxie and Lupe, many cousins, aunts and uncles and his dog companion Borla. Adam was an extremely hard working man and never knew how to take a break. If he could work 7 days a week...

Daniel “Danny” Richard Contreras, 76, a native and lifelong resident of Madera, passed away on May 2, 2024 at a Madera Convalescent Hospital after several years of declining health. Danny was born to William and Victoria Contreras and attend local schools graduating from Madera Union High School with the Class of 1964. He later served in the United States Army. Following his military service he began a career as a winery worker at the Madera Winery, spanning 40 years. He is...

Today, we come together to honor the life of Subby Biswas—a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. These recent days have been heavy with sorrow as we confront the reality of Subby's passing. Yet, amidst our grief, we find solace in the memories, stories, and legacy she leaves behind. It is through these cherished memories that her spirit will live on, forever etched in the hearts of loved ones across the world. Subby was a woman of extraordinary presence. Despite...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Warren Vermason. He was born November 23, 1973, in Fresno to Jim and Sandra Vermason and passed away on the morning of April 27th, 2024.  He fought a valiant battle with cancer, showing incredible strength, courage, and grace until the very end.  David is survived by his loving wife, Stacy, his daughters Ellen (18) and Adeline (11), and his son Jacob (15), who all love and adore him. David grew up in Sanger, CA and...

Janet Colleen Blankenship (Jan), 70, of Madera, California, passed away April 26, 2024, after a long illness. Jan was born on January 30, 1954, in Fresno, California, to Johnnie and Carol Andrews. She spent her early years in Fresno, where she graduated from McLane High School in 1972. Jan married her sweetheart, Daryl Lee Blankenship, on June 24, 1972, shortly after graduation. The couple soon welcomed two daughters, Kristi and Amber. Their family has since expanded to include two...

David Wayne Cheatham, better known as “Bo” passed away at his Madera home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the age of 74 years. “Bo” was born in Madera, California to Herman and Iva Pearl Jackson Cheatham one of 9 children born to the couple. Bo attended grammar school at James Monroe, Junior High School at Thomas Jefferson and graduated from Madera Union High School with the Class of 1968. Following high school Bo along with his buddies signed up...

Josephine M. Morini, 99, a Fresno native and a former long time resident of Madera, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born to Natale and Sarah Ricotta Bombini, Italian immigrants who had settled in Fresno. Along with her brother Maurice, they were raised in the Italian Westside community of Fresno graduating from Edison High School. She later was an employee of Bank of America both at the Fresno Main Branch and Madera Branch. Josephine met and...

On April 19, 2024, Rebecca joined her Heavenly Father and savior.  She is riding her favorite horse, Victor, loving on her numerous feline companions she always had and helping her father work on cars and model airplanes. She is missed by her husband, Walter, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. During her life she was exceptionally proud to be part of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department family where she gained admiration and love for her strength and compassion.  She reached...