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Josephine Ann (Joane) Thornton, 91, went to heaven on April 16th 2024 after living a Wonderful Happy life on this earth with her beloved husband Dan. She has been healed and made whole again by her Heavenly Father. Joane was born January 28th, 1933 in Perry, Iowa to Theodore Roosevelt Cole and Vestel Lavonia Cole. She was married to Daniel on October 28th, 1951. She had two sons Mark Randall Thornton and Paul Eric Thornton. Joane graduated from Livingston High School in 1950. She was a...

Michelle Renee McDowell, (Shelly) to many friends and family, age 50 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Shelly was born in Fresno, California to Bob & Margaret McDowell and was the youngest of four children. She was a long-time Madera resident. Shelly’s life from childhood was plagued with illness but her deep faith in Christ, the power of prayer and love from family gave her the courage to endure. Shelly graduated the Class of...

Dora Pierotti, 100 years old, passed away April 14, 2024. Dora was born Dora Boria to Italian Immigrants Costantino & Rita Boria on October 6, 1923. She grew up attending the Old Howard Elementary School and then graduated from Madera High School, class of 1941. When she graduated she worked for Mission Bell Winery by putting labels on bottles and at times, corking the bottles. June 6, 1943 she married Angelo Pierotti. The Maid of Honor was her sister Delma Boria and the Best Man was...

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Maria Guadalupe Correa de Correa, known affectionately by her loved ones as Maria G. Correa, was a beacon of love and generosity in the lives of all who knew her. Born on March 4, 1942, in the beautiful city of Zacatecas, Mexico, Maria's journey through life was a testament to her unyielding spirit and boundless heart. On April 13, 2024, Maria's radiant soul found its way to eternal peace in Madera, California, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love. Maria's life was a rich tapestry...

Roosevelt Hoover Jr. was born to Roosevelt Hoover Sr. and his loving mother Shirley Williams on February 24th, 1938. Roosevelt, or as many knew him “Rosie” passed peacefully in his home held by his beloved wife of 43 years, June Hoover. Roosevelt born in Monroe, Louisiana was raised mainly in Santa Barbara, California where he graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1957. Roosevelt later moved to San Jose, California where he began his career with Versatec as an inspector,...

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Nadyne Yribarren, a cherished matriarch known for her boundless energy and generous spirit, passed away on April 9, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born on July 2, 1928, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, Nadyne's journey of 95 years was marked by love, resilience, and a dedication to family and community. It was in Lincoln, California, surrounded by the love of her family, that Nadyne's vibrant life came to a peaceful close. Nadyne's story began in the heart of the South but...

In Center, Colorado, October 28, 1928, a baby boy was born. He grew up to be a working man that tackled every storm. He wanted to be a cowboy, so he wore a cowboy hat, but as he grew up, he traded his Stetson for a trucker’s working cap. Paul Renner, was a logger, a miner, a semi-truck driver. He loved to hunt and fish. Not a lake fisherman, no one could keep up to him as he jumped streams to find the perfect hole to pull out brookies. He loved his mountains. Paul started working with his...

Laretia Mae Gillingham Laretia Mae (Nelson) Gillingham passed away on April 8, 2024 at the age of 96, in Fresno while residing at Nazareth House.  Laretia was born August 25, 1927 to Louis Nelson and Foneta (Newcomb) Nelson in Waitsburg, Washington.  Laretia was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Howard Eugene, her parents, her sisters Anita and Betty, and brothers Robert and Leonard, and her oldest daughter Barbara. She is survived by her daughters Marilyn Gillingham,...