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Mike Yturraldi, a longtime resident of Madera, passed away on November 28, 2020 from a short illness. He was 91 years old. He was retired from the Madera Irrigation District and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mike also worked as a farmer helping the community. He loved volunteering his time helping senior citizens at the Pan American Center in Madera and helping his grandchildren. Mike enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Although Mike has left this earthly place he will never leave our...

Sylvia B. Gomes, 95, a lifelong resident of Madera passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the loving embrace of the Nazareth House of Fresno where she has been cared for the last 12 years. Sylvia was the youngest of 10 children in her family and at an early age was left without parents to care for her. Fortunately she was graciously taken in by the Avellar Family, a prominent family in the Madera Agricultural Community. Sylvia, was raised along with the Avellar children,...

Lorene “Lori” May Negrete, born in Fowler, California on July 25, 1963 and passed in Del Rey, California on November 25, 2020. Lori was the daughter of Jess and Dolores Negrete, sister to Jess and wife Susan, sister to Jeff and wife Lisa, and beloved aunt to Kyle, Carlie, and Chloe. She was a proud member of the extended Santos and Negrete families, had countless friends and godchildren, and was a devoted teacher and mentor to students throughout the Reedley-Sanger area. Lori now joins...

Anne R. Hanessian January 14, 1912 - November 15, 2020 Fresno, California - Anne Hanessian passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 108. Anne was the daughter of George & Margaret Konjoyan and was preceded in death by her husband Pierre, sister Rose Koligian and two brothers. Anne was born in the historic Armenian Village of Kharpert. At 3 months old, Anne and her parents sailed across the Atlantic to America, the same time the Titanic made it's maiden voyage....

Joe F. Castaneda Sr. was born on July 30, 1935 in Fresno, CA to John and Catherine Castaneda and passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved wife Lupe Castaneda and his seven children Joe Castaneda Jr, Steve Castaneda, Anna Marie Gonzalez, Teena Castaneda, Johnny Castaneda, Joe Castaneda and Lawrence Castaneda. His grandchildren Melinda, Christopher, Jennifer, Rosalinda, Briana, Natalie, Elias, Mathew, Adam, Camila and Brielle. His great...

      Alfred (Al) Cunha, of Fresno, Ca., passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 91 years old.  He was born in Tulare, Ca., on March 1, 1929, to parents Antonio and Senhorinha Cunha.  The family later moved to Hanford, Ca. where he lived until he left to serve in the Army, during the Korean War.  After returning from Korea, he relocated to Fresno, and soon after, married his sweetheart Ruth Santos in 1953.  Together they raised five...

Barbara Jean Cudd, age 88, a native of Le Grand, California and a resident of Madera since 1972 passed away on November 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born to John Martin Souza and Mary Borba Souza.  She was a former resident of Tulare and San Diego before moving to Madera.  She attended Tulare High School and was a former member of the Grange.  She attended Sunset Avenue Church of Christ in Madera. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James...

José Guadalupe Flores Bahena, 74, nació el 12 de octubre del 1943 en Guerrero, México. José fue llamado a la presciencia de Dios el 21 de noviembre del 2020. Él era residente de Madera y anteriormente vivió en Lodi,Corning y varias ciudades en el estado de Washington. José era muy devoto a su fe Católica. Su fe siempre tomo un lugar de importancia en su vida y en su corazón el era un miembro de la Iglesia parroquial de San Joaquín en Madera. José era campesino y un hombre muy...

Eleanor Ruth Wilson passed into eternal rest on November 20, 2020, at the age of 82. Eleanor was born to Frederick and June Nicklemann on December 28, 1937, in Raymond, California. She was a native and lifelong resident of Raymond. Her Christian faith and prayer life blossomed as her journey in life continued. Eleanor loved going out to the picnic grounds on her ranch and greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her joy was felt by all who were around her, and her memory lives...