All Obituaries
David Mast Porterville, California
David Victor Mast was born in Escondido, CA on August 2, 1957 and passed away on February 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Loretta Mast, his daughter, Jessica Vitela, his niece that was like his daughter, Misty Snow, his son-in-law, Louie Vitela, and the light of his life, Ezekiel DAVID Vitela, his brothers, Larry Mast, Ronnie Mast, Richard Mast, Luke Mast, William Mast, a cousin that was like a brother, Buzz Mast, as well as many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and sons...
David Victor Mast was born in Escondido, CA on August 2, 1957 and passed away on February 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Loretta Mast, his daughter, Jessica Vitela, his niece...
Soila Guereca Woodville
Soila Luna Guereca a lifelong resident of Woodville, Ca went to be with the Lord on February 11th 2021 at the age of 63.
Soila was born July 15th 1957 in Sabinal, Tx in the home of her grandparents.
She enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo. She also loved watching her novelas and going down her phone list calling family and friends. She loved all her grandkids "To the Moon and back."
Soila left a huge void in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by...
Soila Luna Guereca a lifelong resident of Woodville, Ca went to be with the Lord on February 11th 2021 at the age of 63.
Soila was born July 15th 1957 in Sabinal, Tx in the home of her...
Bernard Alva Strathmore, California
Bernard “Benny” Matias Alva, 80 years old and a resident of Strathmore, California joined his wife Anita G. Alva in Heaven on January 31, 2021 after losing his battle with esophageal cancer. Benny was born on August 13, 1940 in Woodlake, California to Father, Anselmo Alva and Mother Alexandria Alva.
Benny was married to Anita on September 1, 1973. They moved to Strathmore in 1982, a few years after he retired from serving...
Bernard “Benny” Matias Alva, 80 years old and a resident of Strathmore, California joined his wife Anita G. Alva in Heaven on January 31, 2021 after losing his battle with...
Paul C. Adame
January 9, 1936 – January 26, 2021
Lifelong resident of Porterville, CA. Paul passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 201, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Paul was 85 years old. Born in Tulare, CA on January 9, 1936. His parents raised their son Paul along with 1 brother and 3 sisters. He worked hard from a very young age and attended Woodville Elementary School and Porterville High School. During his attendance at Woodville Elementary school, Paul was very...
Paul C. Adame
January 9, 1936 – January 26, 2021
Lifelong resident of Porterville, CA. Paul passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 201, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Paul was 85...
Nick Avila Jr. Porterville
Fighting his biggest battle to date, Nick “Randy” Avila, texted one of his favorite biblical verses to his family from his hospital bed - 2 Chronicles 20:15.
“This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
When they received the text, his family never imagined that in less than two weeks their beloved husband, father, brother and son, would be home in the arms of Jesus. Randy...
Fighting his biggest battle to date, Nick “Randy” Avila, texted one of his favorite biblical verses to his family from his hospital bed - 2 Chronicles 20:15.
“This is what the...
John Rickert Porterville, California
Elmore John Rickert III passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 78. John was born on July 22, 1942 in Big Rapids, MI. His parents were Elmore John Rickert II and Marjorie Adaline Dewitt-Rickert. The first 7 years of his life were spent on the family farm before moving to Evart, MI following the death of his father in June, 1949. John attended school in Evart and graduated from H.S. in 1960. He went on to college and graduated in 1965 from Ferris...
Elmore John Rickert III passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 78. John was born on July 22, 1942 in Big Rapids, MI. His parents were Elmore John...
Mickey entered the Spirit World on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was 63 years old. He lost his battle to kidney failure.
Mickey was a Spiritual Leader for the Tule River Tribe as well as a Bear Dancer during Native Ceremonies.
He was preceded in death by his father Andy Burrough and mother Ruth (Garfield) Burrough and granddaughter Alyssa Celaya. Also preceding him were his brothers Jerry & Donald Burrough and sister Theresa (Burrough) Ammerman, grandparents Fred & Guadalupe...
Mickey entered the Spirit World on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was 63 years old. He lost his battle to kidney failure.
Mickey was a Spiritual Leader for the Tule River Tribe as well as a Bear...
Eleazar Martinez Porterville, California
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we endured the great loss of a pillar to our family, but gained the best guardian angel. Eleazar O. Martinez Sr. was many things as you all may know; among those a loving husband & father, an amazing grandfather & great-grandfather, a caring friend to all and quite the handyman. He was born on September 23, 1941 in San Martin, Michoacán, Mexico to Ventura and Maria Jesus Martinez. It was there where he lived out most of his youthful years. He came...
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we endured the great loss of a pillar to our family, but gained the best guardian angel. Eleazar O. Martinez Sr. was many things as you all may know; among those a...
Danny Marberry Porterville
Danny Marberry was born July 1, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away December 7, 2020, in Porterville, California. Danny was born at home on the family farm in Oklahoma to Dewey Willis Marberry and Evelyn Wenema (Hammond) Marberry. Danny’s parents decided to sell their farm in Oklahoma and move their growing family to California in 1946, finally settling in the outskirts of Porterville. Danny had nine Siblings. Frances, Ella Mae, Edward, Edwin, Buddy, Carolyn, George,...
Danny Marberry was born July 1, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away December 7, 2020, in Porterville, California. Danny was born at home on the family farm in Oklahoma to Dewey...
Rebecca Hester Porterville
Rebecca Ann Hester, a loving mother and wife, passed away Dec. 4, 2020, at the age of 70. She was born on Dec. 29, 1949, in W. Virginia to Arnold Markle and Lucy Forrest.
The family moved to Madera when she was 2. Later, she moved to Porterville where she attended high school.
Rebecca married Thomas Hester on Jan. 22, 1968, and had five children. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, loved singing karaoke, and going to the casino. She leaves behind her husband...
Rebecca Ann Hester, a loving mother and wife, passed away Dec. 4, 2020, at the age of 70. She was born on Dec. 29, 1949, in W. Virginia to Arnold Markle and Lucy Forrest.
The family moved to...
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