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Carmen Maria Diaz passed away with the love of her life Raul and baby girl Tiffany holding her hand while praying with all her family via zoom at St. Agnes hospital. She was born in Fresno, California but would raise her family in Madera, California. She was a beloved member of the community. Carmen is proceeded in death by her grandmother Carmen Osuna, parents Albert & Lupe (Duran) Robles, and brothers Steve Morales and Jesse Robles. Carmen is survived by her husband of 41 years Raul...

Henry Massaro went home to our lord at the age of 94 on February 20, 2021. He was a hardworking man with a quiet, strong spirit. The family he made with Dorothy, his wife of 65 years, meant the world to him; and was the foundation in which he grounded his life. He loved hosting family dinners and gatherings, especially those that featured his homemade gnocchi and where he could frequently be heard yelling out “Mangia!” Henry was born to Clara Natalina Griollone Massaro (Azzano...

Janie Martinez passed away February 1, 2021 at the age of 70. She was born in Castroville, Texas to Pablo Hernandez and Elvira Vasquez Hernandez on April 19, 1950. She was married to her beloved husband Jose “Joe” Martinez for 50+ years until he made his way to heaven almost 5 years ago. We take some comfort in knowing they are reunited once again. Janie was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great-great grandmother. We will miss her silliness and random hiccups. We...

Mary Jane Rose, 87, a long time Raymond resident, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Madera. A native of the Usona area of Mariposa, Mary was born on Dec. 4, 1933 to Maude Leonard Harlow and Ed Harlow at the family home ranch on Usona Road. Her maternal grandfather was Archibald Campbell Leonard, a noted guide and one of the first rangers at Yosemite National Park. Leonard accompanied President Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir on their 1903 tour of Yosemite. Her father, Ed Harlow, was...

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...

Millie Carmella Puma March 23, 1926 - February 3, 2021 Fresno, California - Millie was born in Fresno, CA where she lived her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leo Puma, her son Leonard Puma, her son-in-law Harry Pratton and her parents Joseph and Mamie Sant'Agata. She attended Saint Alphonsus Catholic School and attended Saint John's High School for one year before transferring to Fresno Tech to be with her friends. It was there she became active in...

Theresa "Teddy" Herrera, age 85, of Madera California was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. On Thursday, February 11, 2021, while surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home, Theresa earned her wings and went to heaven. Theresa was born on November 13, 1935, in Madera California. She is survived by her Husband of 54 years, Perfecto "Pete" Herrera, her children Michael, Anita, Mark, and Steve; her 7 grandchildren Delia, Tony Jr, Mark Jr, Russell,...

Francisco Deleija, 59, of Madera California, passed away on February 11, 2021 after a long fought 6-year battle with cancer. Francisco was born on May 14 1961 to Raul and Maria De La Rosa Deleija in Durant, Oklahoma. His early childhood was spent in Mexico with his grandmother Emiliana Robles before arriving in Madera California as a young child. He graduated from Madera High School and worked for the Madera Unified School District as a custodian for 37 years until the time of his...

Richard Dale Overstreet passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Madera, CA. He was born in Corcoran, CA to Richard and Joyce (Fugate) Overstreet on June 3, 1957. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator for 50 years. He was a Christian. Richard was preceded in death by his son, Ricky his parents, his father in law, Wilbur Sloan, his brother Larry Overstreet and sister in law Rhonda Sloan. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Candace Lea Overstreet, married June 2, 2000, his...

Gloria E. Castro passed away on Monday, February 08, 2021 at the age of 65, in Madera. She was born in Lubbock, Texas to Manual and Juanita Rivera on May 28, 1955. A resident of Madera, Gloria graduated from Madera High School class of 1974. She then attended Fresno City College where she studied Art. She was an active member of St. Joachim Catholic Church. She was also a former member of the Cancer Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. Gloria was a baker at the Fruit Basket...