In Loving Memory of Terri Moreno Terri Moreno of Tipton, California died on September 15, 2021 due to cancer. She was 65. Though dealing with serious health issues for the last several years of her life, Terri’s positive spirit, bright smile, infectious laugh and cheerful demeanor were a remarkable constant.                                                   ...

Katherine Ann McLaughlin peacefully passed away at home in Porterville, Ca on Sept. 9th 2021. She is survived by her husband Steve Owens and three children Amy, Christina, and Jeremy. She will be lovingly remembered by her step-children, grandchildren, sister Mary Carpenter (John), brothers Paul McLaughlin (Karen), and Henry McLaughlin. Katie was born to Calvin and Joan McLaughlin in Santa Monica Ca, on July 28th, 1959. She graduated Redwood High School in Visalia, Ca in 1978 and San Joaquin...

Rhonda Sharon Long (Appleton) was born to Calvin and Daisy Appleton on Feb 8, 1963 in Tulare, Ca. She grew up here in Tulare County all her life, mostly in the little town of Woodville. She was the youngest of four siblings. She had a very close relationship with her sister Debi, who sadly lost her battle to cancer in 2019. She attended Monache High School and graduated in 1980. Rhonda married Russell Long in Feb of 1982 and welcomed their first baby, a daughter they named Brianna, in...

Francisco Javier Lambarena Jr., also known as Pocket or Kiko, 44, unexpectedly passed away on September 6th, 2021 in Porterville. He was once married to Mayra Aguliera, They shared ten years together and had three beautiful children.  Pocket was born in Lindsay, Ca, he was the son of Francisco Javier Lambarena Sr. and Raylene Moore. He attended both Madison High School and Porterville High School. He was employed at JC Martin and Son and worked as a diesel mechanic.  He enjoyed...

Jesus "Jesse" Avila, a dearest brother, son, father and friend was called to Heaven on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the young age of 40. Jesse was born in East Los Angeles on November 11, 1980. Jesse and his family then moved to Porterville in 1991, where he attended Belleview Elementary School, Bartlett Middle School, and Porterville High School. Jesse left so many memories for his family and friends to cherish in their hearts, everywhere that he went. Jesse was loved by so many....

Michael “Mike” Williams, 65 years old resident of Porterville, California has joined his wife Donna Mae Williams in heaven on September 4, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Mike was born March 26, 1956 to Harry & Edna Williams in Corcoran, California. Mike was a Tule River Tribal Member/Elder and grew up on the Tule River Indian Reservation. Mike attended Porterville High school in the class of 1975 and played baseball and football for PHS.  After High school he...

Yolanda “Yollie” Martinez Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away Friday, August 27th at Kaweah Health Hospital in Visalia, California. She was 57 years old. Yolanda was born on April 1, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to Florentino & Guadalupe Martinez. She was 1 of a set of twins. She had lived in Porterville, Woodlake, Farmersville, and most recently at the time of her death was living in Tulare, California. She attended St. Anne’s Catholic...

Ethel Norine (Fricke) Brumley passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 65 in Porterville. Ethel was born on May 21, 1956 in Porterville, California to Vernon and Velma (Beckham) Fricke, who both preceded her in death. Ethel was raised in Terra Bella California, attended Terra Bella Elementary school,Porterville High School and was a graduate of Fresno State. Ethel dedicated her entire career to educating...

Brandon Lee Winters was born February 10, 1975 to Alida and Ernie Monroe of Porterville,Ca. Brandon received his angel wings on August 18, 2021 at the age of 46. Brandon loved the outdoors, he loved to camp, fish, golf, shoot guns, climb trees, swimming in the mountains, amusement parks and haunted houses. Brandon was a thrill seeker and loved adventures. Brandon loved anything horror, His favorite was Micheal Myers, Brandon loved movies, he was also a big fan of star wars, dc comics, marvel...

Steve Franklin passed away at age of 65 in Georgetown Texas. Steve was born February 13th 1956 in Lindsay, California to Dale and Sue Franklin. Steve had been truck driving cross country for 2 ½ yrs, before that he had done custom hay work for 25yrs. Steve was preceded in death by his Grandparents Rob and Mary McMath, parents Dale and Sue Franklin, brother Mike Franklin, Daughter Christie Gurrola, and Granddaughter Mirah Gurrola. Steve is survived by his wife Debbie Franklin of...