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Thelma Erlene Lowry was born on December 3, 1932 to (Thelma) Inez Jackson and Earnest “Sandy” Jackson and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. She lived in Madera, CA for 87 years. She provided nursing services for almost 40 years at the Dearborn Hospital in Madera and various other local medical groups. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Huette, her parents, and her son Jeffrey Lowry. Thelma is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Lowry) Mathiasen...

Truman Dunn, age 80, a native of Mesa, AZ and a resident of Madera, CA for 70 years, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 29, 2020 from a brief illness. He was an agricultural truck driver for 4 years. After an accident that ended his driving career, he worked on his farm. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Forrest and Lucy Dunn. 9 brothers: Jewel “Joe” Dunn, Alfred Dunn, Edwin Dunn, Doyle Dunn, Gerald...

Rudolph “Rudy” Raul Garibay, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Madera, CA. Rudy was born on July 28, 1933 in Salinas, CA to Sebero and Emilia Garibay. He joined the Navy at the age of 17, where he served in the Korean War., Rudy was aboard the USS Gregory, a 2 battle star ship, where he was a boiler technician. After serving 10 years as active Navy, Rudy was honorably discharged then soon after his discharge an Army Recruiter sought him out. Rudy then joined...

Martin John Iturbe March 6, 1951 - May 26, 2020 Marty passed away on Tuesday, May 26, after a bout with cancer. He was predeceased by his father Martin Iturbe and mother Elvira (Uhalde) Iturbe. He leaves behind his wife Reine (Ernest) and children Marty, Simone, and Steven, and brothers Rene and Raymond. He was an avid sports fan, especially, the Giants, 49ers and Warriors. He spent some time as a professional baseball umpire and well known as the bartender at the Limelite restaurant. He...

Our beautiful mother, Eleanor Yazijian, made her passage into Heaven on May 25, 2020 in Fresno, California. She was born on September 16, 1926 in West New York, NJ to Nishan and Aznive Simsarian. A graduate of Memorial High School, she was known as “Sims” on the girls basketball team. During her teen years “Ellie” had fun with friends on the Boardwalk at Asbury Park as well as ice skating under the moonlight during the blackouts of World War II. She was a true Jersey...

After a long-term battle with cancer, Juanita Guadalupe Contreras Barajas age 55, passed away on May 24, 2020 at home under the care of Hinds Hospice and her family.   Juanita was born on July 10, 1964 in Madera, California to Johnny M. Contreras & Rosie R. Contreras.    Juanita Graduated from Madera High School in 1982 where she was active in soccer. After graduation, she continued her education to Fresno City College where she earned her Associate of Arts (AA)...

Anselmo Valencia, “Chemo”, 42, was reunited with his Father Jose Maria Valencia and Brother, Eustreberto Valencia. Chemo passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020, in Madera. Chemo was born November 2, 1977 in Mexico. Chemo was a loving husband to his wife Beatriz, a caring father to his son Brian and a devoted son to his Mami Chuy. Chemo was an amazing selfless person, a man with an adventurous heart.. he loved the beach, water sports,hiking, concerts, he loved to travel with his...

Obituary for Wilma Van Hoogmoed Wilhelmina “Wilma” Van Hoogmoed, 96, was reunited with her husband John. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020. In Madera. Wilma was born July 5, 1923 in Luet, Holland to Johanes and Wilhelmina Leensen Coerwinkel. After she and John met and were married in Holland, they move to California and made Madera their home since 1956. As a member of the community, Wilma was active at St Joachim Catholic Church, the Legion of Mary as well as...

Ernestina Reyes de Valenzuela was 69 years old when she passed away early Friday morning  of May 15 2020 in Madera, California. She was born on November 7, 1950 in Pueblo  Nuevo, Mexico to Tiburcio Reyes and Baltazar Soto. She was a loving wife to Jose  Valenzuela, who helped her raise her four kids. She was an amazing mother to Cruz Ofiela,  Jose de Rosario, Selsa, and Marcio. She was especially wonderful to her grandkids who all  Loved her so much.  Visitation will be held on...

Honoring & Celebrating the Life of Noemi Aguilar Arreazola God called our mother Noemi Aguilar Arreazola peacefully home on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 88 to be with him. She was a lifelong resident of Madera, California. She was born on August 23, 1931 in McKay, Texas. The daughter of Carlos Aguilar and San Juanita Garcia Aguilar. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and homemaker, who dedicated herself to her husband and children. Our...