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Aurora MaryJane Flores passed away at home on Monday May 10, 2021 at the age of 86 in Fresno, CA. Aurora was born in El Paso, TX in 1935 to Liborio and Esperanza (Hope) Navarro. She graduated from Washington Union High School in Fresno. She lived in Madera, CA for most of her life and worked for Oberti Olives for many years. She was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church and active in the Band Boosters of Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Madera High School. She was a beloved mom,...

Charlotte  Montague Hardin  Lesan passed away on December 18, 2020 following a brief illness, at the age of 99 1/2.  She was born July 10, 1921 in Helena, Arkansas to Flora East Hardin and Melver “Dick” Hardin.  She moved to California when she was three years old, living in both Corcoran and Wasco, before coming to Madera at age nine.  She went to local schools, attended University of CA for two years before transferring to Fresno...

Arnold Pierre Recalde, who was born in 1934 in Panoche Valley, California and passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home in Madera. Education was an important principle in Arnold’s life. He was a graduate of Hollister High School class of 1953. For 27 years, Arnold served as Trustee for the Panoche School District and was active in 4-H and the FFA. He ranched in Panoche Valley for many years and specialized in sheep, alfalfa and cotton. He was ardent lover of Christ; Arnold was a...

Irene Pascaline Menezes passed away April 14th, 2021 in her home in Chowchilla, California. Irene was born to John and Jeanette Etcheverry in Stockton, California on October 18, 1955. Irene is survived by her son’s, Jonathan Menezes and Erik Menezes, grandsons, Gage Menezes and Luke Menezes, brother Bernard Etcheverry, sister Angie Machado, former spouse of 43 years Patrick Menezes, and several nephews, nieces, cousins and godchildren. Irene was a woman of amazing energy, constantly...

On May 5, 2021, Dana Clancy, age 79, passed away early in the morning in her home. Dana was a life-long Madera resident, growing up a stone's throw away from the high school she would later attend. After leaving Madera High School to start a family with her husband, Jesse, she later enjoyed a career in retail where she created lasting friendships with her coworkers from Mode O'Day (later Fashion Crossroads), JC Penney, and Mervyn's. Dana attended Fourth Street Church of God and avidly...

Veronica “Vernie” Correia, 97, a native of Hughson California and a long time resident of Chowchilla passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Cedar Creek Retirement Community in Madera, where she had made her home since since November of 2012. Vernie was a retired bookkeeper for Anderson Pump Company for 30 years. In Chowchilla she was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the Parish. She also was a member of the former I.D.E.S. Portuguese Fraternal...

Nash Gurrola, 88, a native and life resident of Madera passed away May 3, 2021. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera. Nash was a graduate of Fresno High School and received his Associate’s Degree in Criminology at Fresno City College. He worked in the Fresno Juvenile system and Madera County Probation Department. Nash was preceded by his wife Dorothy, his son Mark, a sister Jessie Bueno and his two brothers Ernie and Arthur Gurrola. He is survived by his children...

Larry Vallejo of Madera, Ca passed away on April 28, 2021 after reaching the age of 74 yrs. old. He died peacefully in his sleep.  Larry was born on April 13, 1947 in Fresno  CA. to Frank and Ruth Vallejo. Larry worked as a truck driver delivering from State to State. Larry is preceded in death by his Loving Parents Frank and Ruth Vallejo, his brother Frank Vallejo Jr and his sister Ana Valentina Vallejo. He is survived by his sisters Stella Rodriguez and Adella Perez both from...

Joe was born at Providence Hospital in Oakland, California to Marjorie and Joseph Grange. His father was killed in the Port Chicago ammunition explosion during WWII. His mother remarried and he was raised by her and his stepfather George Melcher. Joe met his wife Sharon (McNally) when she was a student nurse at Providence Hospital, where Joe was born. They were married 6 months later. Joe had a successful career in sales. Starting with Metropolitan Life, then joining his...

Carlene Joyce Clark spent her last hours in loving communion with her family before peacefully transitioning into eternal life on April 28, 2021. She had fought illness for over 20 years. Carlene was born in Hanford, CA on March 6, 1946 to Manuel and Virginia Souza. She came to know the Lord at an early age and could recite the 23rd Psalm when she was two years old. As a teenager, she was active in Christian Ambassadors and sang in church choirs. As an adult, she taught Sunday School and...