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Jim B. Bankston - July 04, 1938 - April 14, 2022

Departed: 04/14/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Jim B. Bankston July 4, 1938 — April 14, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Wife:  Dorothy Bankston Daughter:  Glenda Watkins Daughter:  Susan Schneider Daughter:  Lisa Stephens Daughter:  Jeanette Willems Grandson:  Byron Watkins Granddaughter:  Kamray Redmond Grandson:  Jason Schneider Grandson:  Justin Schneider Grandson:  Paul Brice Lujano Granddaughter:  Kayla Lujano Grandson:  Austin Lujano Granddaughter:  Kelsi DeWall Granddaughter:  Trisha Willems Great Grandchildren:  17 Father:  Oscar Elwood Bankston (deceased) Mother:  Audrey Palestine Neeley Bankston (deceased) Brother:  Oscar Bankston, Jr. (deceased) Sister:  Patricia Jennings (deceased) Sister:  Priscilla Bankston TILL  WE  MEET  AGAIN When dawn’s first light turned into day, Who knew an angel

would call me away. Though I never had the chance to say goodbye, I leave you three things

to help you get by. I leave you Faith, that you might see — Your heart can rebuild

a world without me. I leave you Courage, so you will not fear — Christ’s peace shall attend

and replace your tears. And I leave you my Love, to cherish and embrace — Till we meet again

in His Heavenly place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Jeremy Earl Baker - March 07, 1980 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Fresno)

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Jeremy Earl Baker - March 07, 1980 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Jeremy Earl Baker March 7, 1980 — April 12, 2022 RELATIVES Mother:  Sharon Stinson Father:  James D. Baker (deceased) Sister:  Jannelle Baker God grant me the serenity To accept The things I cannot change – The courage To change the things I can, And the wisdom To know the difference:

Living one day at a time.

Enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardship

As a pathway to peace. Taking as Jesus did, This sinful world as it is,

Not as I would have it. Trusting that You Will make all things right If I surrender to Your will, So that I may be Reasonably happy in this life And supremely happy with You

Forever in the next.

Amen. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Stacey Lynn Kerns - April 13, 1966 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Stacey Lynn Kerns April 13, 1966 — April 7, 2022 INTERMENT Fresno Memorial Gardens 175 S. Cornelia Ave., Fresno, California RELATIVES Daughter:  Krystal Kerns Daughter:  Ashley Kerns Son:  Kirby Kerns Son:  Kody Kerns (deceased) Grandson:  Sebastian Amescua Granddaughter:  Makenzie Amescua Grandson:  Jameson Kerns Father:  Lorin Thomas Shaw (deceased) Mother:  Carolyn Lee Schaefer Shaw (deceased) Brother:  Denny Shaw Sister:  Margaret Hammers Brother:  Michael Shaw (deceased) Brother:  Richard Shaw (deceased) Sister:  Trisha Potter Sister:  Janice Hammers Brother:  David Shaw Brother:  Jerry Shaw Sister:  Suzanne Roberts (deceased) HER  JOURNEY’S  JUST  BEGUN HER  JOURNEY’S  JUST  BEGUN by Ellen Brenneman Don’t think of her as gone away –

Her journey’s just begun. Life Holds so many facets –

This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting From the sorrow and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort

Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness

Can really pass away. And think of her as living In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost –

And she was loved so much. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Rafael Valdivies Madrid - October 24, 1929 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Rafael Valdivies Madrid October 24, 1929 — April 6, 2022 INTERMENT San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 W. McCabe, Santa Nella, California RELATIVES Daughter:  Rosalia Madrid Son:  Manuel Madrid Son:  Rafael Madrid Daughter:  Leonor Bayne (deceased) Daughter:  Loretta Berumen Grandson:  Robert Grandson:  Frankie Grandson:  Adrian Grandson:  Roman Grandson:  Lee Grandson:  Samuel Granddaughter:  Lydia Granddaughter:  Christina Granddaughter:  Michelle Granddaughter:  Sarah Great Granddaughter:  Ruby (deceased) IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Alma Rose Alva - December 01, 1958 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Alma Rose Alva December 1, 1958 — March 31, 2022 RELATIVES Husband:  Andy Garcia Daughter:  Ramona Alva

Son:  Juan Alva, Jr. Grandson:  Dominik Mendez Grandson:  Anthony Jeff Grandson:  Jaeysen Jeff Grandson:  Jesstyn Garcia Grandson:  Zaeyden Alva Grandson:  Elijah Alva Granddaughter:  Sydney Alva Grandson:  Jacob Alva Grandson:  Titus Lujan Grandson:  Jonah Lujan Father:  Joe Sepulveda Mother:  Graciela Sanchez (deceased) Brother:  Eddie Rodriguez Sister:  Cynthia Garza Sister:  Yolonda Villanueva (deceased) I’M  FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call,

I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now.  He set me free. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Roy Lee Ramsey - February 24, 1946 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Roy Lee Ramsey February 24, 1946 — March 27, 2022 INTERMENT Fresno Memorial Gardens 175 S. Cornelia Ave., Fresno, California SURVIVING  RELATIVES Sister:  Lucille Burks Sister:  Cindy Steele God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, And by Your command

We return to dust. I pray for the dead, Especially for

Roy. May those Who have been dear to me in life

Find a place with You in heaven. Lord, those who die Still live in Your presence;

Their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope For my family, relatives and friends, And for all the dead

Known to You alone. In company with Christ Who died and now lives May they rejoice in Your kingdom

Where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again as one family,

To sing Your praise forever and ever. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Roy Earl Sanders - February 12, 1944 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Roy Earl Sanders February 12, 1944 — March 21, 2022 RELATIVES Wife:  Carole Sanders Son:  Homer Lee Sanders Daughter:  Stacie L. Herman Daughter:  Debra Sanders Granddaughter:  Shanae Fernandez Granddaughter:  Tobi Sanders Granddaughter:  Mia Sanders Grandson:  Jordan Gee Granddaughter:  Kara Gee Great Grandson:  Zayd Flores Father:  Eulis William Sanders (deceased) Mother:  Helen Cora Carlisle (deceased) Brother:  Larry Sanders (deceased) Brother:  Floyd Sanders Brother:  Lloyd Sanders (deceased) Brother:  Jack Sanders IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Roger Alan Ruell - September 30, 1948 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Roger Alan Ruell September 30, 1948 — March 17, 2022 RELATIVES Father:  Dean Aschel Ruell (deceased) Mother:  Amy Louise Billett Ruell (deceased) Brother:  Derek Michael Ruell Sister:  Sharon Gayle Ruell (deceased) Nephew:  Derek Aaron Ruell Nephew:  Adam Michael Ruell Nephew:  Jordon Aschel Ruell (deceased) Nephew:  Spencer Austin Ruell Life is eternal; and Love is immortal; and Death is only a horizon; and A horizon is nothing

Save the limit of our sight. Charles Caleb Colton “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Richard Phillip Miller, Jr. - May 09, 1944 - March 09, 2022

Departed: 03/09/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF

Richard Phillip Miller, Jr. May 9, 1944 — March 9, 2022 INTERMENT San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 W. McCabe, Santa Nella, California RELATIVES Wife:  Mindi Miller Son:  Troy Miller Daughter:  Amber Miller Hunter Son:  Shawn Miller Granddaughter:  Misty Fox Grandson:  Joshua Miller Grandson:  Curtis Miller Granddaughter:  Natalynn Miller (deceased) Granddaughter:  Ellee Miller Grandson:  Mairadox Miller Grandson:  Jordon Crapson Granddaughter:  Riley Hunter Granddaughter:  Iris Miller Grandson:  Ian Miller Grandson:  Isaiah Miller Great Grandson:  Robbie Fox Great Granddaughter:  Anna Fox Great Grandson:  Raymond Fox Great Grandson:  Rylan Miller Fox Father:  Richard Phillip Miller, Sr. (deceased) Mother:  Mildred Maxine Gohlke Miller (deceased) Sister:  Diane Young (deceased) “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth,

give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled,

neither let it be afraid. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so,

I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,

there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know,

and the way ye know. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you.” John 14:27, 2-4 “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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John Robert Smith - November 09, 1927 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF John Robert Smith November 9, 1927 — March 8, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California OBITUARY

John Robert Smith born in Lewistown, Montana to John Clarence Smith, Jr. and Mabel Cox Smith on November 9, 1927.  And on March 8, 2022 was “born again” into Heaven by the power of Jesus.

John is a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict.  With the help of the GI Bill, he graduated from the University of Montana with two majors, Business and Psychology.  He then helped his older brother Jack Barney and older sister Betty Smith-Douglass start a rattan furniture business in Fresno, California.

Later, he moved on to Phillips 66 Oil Company, where he met the “love of his life”, Emma Lorraine Bartel-Brewer, a widow with three young daughters, Carolynn Gaile, Colleen Jan, and Candice Jane Brewer.  He always considered that his greatest accomplishment and happiest adventure began on their wedding day.   April 2, 1960, the day he became a Husband and Father simultaneously.  A year later, their family grew with the birth of Patricia Ellen Smith. The majority of John’s career life was as a Probation Officer.  As such, he created an educational program for inmates at the Fresno County Honor Farm.  And with volunteers from The College Church of Christ, 70% of the participating inmates never returned to jail and lead productive lives.  He then followed this up with another success - his job training program in conjunction with Fresno City College and local businesses.  Even after several years of retirement, people still came up to him to thank him for his help, and for not giving up on them.  His dedication and work truly accomplished the stated goal of Fresno County’s Probation Department:  Protection of the community through rehabilitation.  He once explained to his young daughter Patricia that “I help people, who our community gave up on, earn better lives.”

John and Lorraine were members of Peoples Church since 1966, and for years volunteered together for the Church’s Contact Line to help lonely people in crisis.

We, who love and adore John Robert Smith as our Dad, Father-in-law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Uncle know his life is our greatest example of a blessed and fruitful life in Christ Jesus: Carolynn & Bob Buckles; Alyenaa Buckles; Robert & Lindsay Buckles; Lauren Buckles; Ryan Buckles; Kynder Adler; Trinity Adler; and Addison Adler.  Colleen & Jim Lawrence; and Michelle & Dane Coppini.

Candice & Pete Padilla; Brandon & Debbie Nisbett; Nicole Nisbett; and Caitlynn Nisbett.  Patricia Smith; Becky Nunes; Nicole Ruetze; Firesalem Yifter; and Maria Rodriguez-Ramirez.  Sandy & Jerry McArthur; and Sue & Bob Hansen.

Donations can be made in his honor to “Veterans of Foreign Wars” (www.vfw.org). “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Jeffrey Lewis Levine - April 28, 1946 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Jeffrey Lewis Levine April 28, 1946 — March 2, 2022 INTERMENT San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 W. McCabe, Santa Nella, California RELATIVES Wife:  Sarah Decesari Father:  Phillip Levine (deceased) Mother:  Faye Wrightman Levine (deceased) Sister:  Arlene Levine (deceased) Sister:  Sheila Kroll (deceased) IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Camille Lorene White - February 08, 1945 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Camille Loreen White February 8, 1945 — March 1, 2022 RELATIVES Daughter:  Kimberley Morgan Grandson:  Joseph Anthony Shelton Granddaughter:  Nicole Danielle Hare Granddaughter:  Tara Rose Shelton Great Grandson:  Ryker Alexander Hare Father:  John Franklin Woodman II (deceased) Mother:  Alberta Eleanor Nichols Woodman (deceased) Sister:  Jetta Stevens (deceased) Sister:  Sue Boly Brother:  John Franklin Woodman III Twin Brother:  Joseph Michael Woodman Brother:  David Robert Woodman (deceased) TILL  WE  MEET  AGAIN When dawn’s first light turned into day, Who knew an angel

would call me away. Though I never had the chance to say goodbye, I leave you three things

to help you get by. I leave you Faith, that you might see — Your heart can rebuild

a world without me. I leave you Courage, so you will not fear — Christ’s peace shall attend

and replace your tears. And I leave you my Love, to cherish and embrace — Till we meet again

in His Heavenly place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Akiba "Speedy" Johnson - October 06, 2003 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Akiba ''Speedy'' Johnson October 6, 2003 — March 1, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Mother:  Mikecia Johnson Brother:  Trelani Wiseman-Johnson Brother:  Dauda Faal Sister:  JaiLynn Johnson IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Bernadine Jannette Rajskup - November 08, 1945 - February 25, 2022

Departed: 02/25/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Bernadine Jannette Rajskup November 8, 1945 — February 25, 2022 RELATIVES Son:  Kim Hamilton Son:  Jeff Hamilton (deceased) Son:  Danny Shelton Son:  Clifford Shelton Grandchildren:  12 Great Grandchildren:  11 Father:  Pete Ginther (deceased) Mother:  Pauline Grass Ginther (deceased) Sister:  Alice Rongey (deceased) Sister:  Helen Bullis (deceased) Sister:  Bobby Munoz (deceased) Sister:  Nancy Hodges (deceased) Twin Sister:  Geraldine Parker Brother:  Frank Ginther (deceased) Brother:  Linsey Ginther (deceased) Brother:  Don Ginther (deceased) Brother:  Leonard Ginther (deceased) Brother:  Bill Ginther (deceased) I’M  FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call,

I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now.  He set me free. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Cynthia Elizabeth Everard - November 22, 1935 - February 19, 2022

Departed: 02/19/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Cynthia Elizabeth Everard November 22, 1935 — February 19, 2022 INTERMENT Dunlap Cemetery Sand Baker Road & Ruth Hill Road, Dunlap, California RELATIVES Husband:  Norman Geoffrey Everard (deceased) Daughter:  Geraldine Ann Welford Son:  Gregory Alan Everard Daughter:  Stephanie June Walsh Grandson:  Jamie Welford Grandson:  Liam Welford Grandson:  Ryan Walsh Granddaughter:  Katelyn Walsh Grandson:  Nolan Everard Granddaughter:  Hannah Everard Great Granddaughter:  Julia Welford Father:  Percival George Poynts (deceased) Mother:  Dora Alice Dawes Poynts (deceased) Sister:  Doreen Everard (deceased) Brother:  Reginald Poynts (deceased) Sister:  Audrey Moran God grant me the serenity To accept The things I cannot change – The courage To change the things I can, And the wisdom To know the difference:

Living one day at a time.

Enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardship

As a pathway to peace. Taking as Jesus did, This sinful world as it is,

Not as I would have it. Trusting that You Will make all things right If I surrender to Your will, So that I may be Reasonably happy in this life And supremely happy with You

Forever in the next.

Amen. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Helen Margaret Felix - December 05, 1931 - February 16, 2022

Departed: 02/16/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Helen Margaret Felix December 5, 1931 — February 16, 2022 RELATIVES Husband:  Gilbert Francisco Felix (deceased) Daughter:  Sharon Felix-Campos Son:  Gregory Felix Son:  David Felix (deceased) Granddaughter:  Antoinette Contreras-Morel Granddaughter:  Katherine Metry Granddaughter:  Margaret Felix Grandson:  David Felix (deceased) Great Granddaughter:  Emerald Bonilla Great Granddaughter:  Andrea Metry Great Granddaughter:  Sasha Morel Father:  Milton Garcia (deceased) Mother:  Margarita Gamboa Garcia (deceased) Brother:  Edward Garcia (deceased) Brother:  Milton Garcia, Jr. (deceased) Sister:  Mary Garcia Sister:  Carmen Garcia (deceased) Sister:  Vera Ramos Sister:  Carol Garcia Sister:  Josephine Garcia (deceased) IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Esther Abina Pisano - September 19, 1921 - February 10, 2022

Departed: 02/10/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Esther Abina Pisano September 19, 1921 — February 10, 2022 INTERMENT Arbor Vitae Cemetery 1301 Roberts Ave., Madera, California RELATIVES Husband:  Angelo Joseph Pisano (deceased) Daughter:  Carolyn Monroy (deceased) Daughter:  Pat Guillen Son:  Angelo Pisano, Jr. (deceased) Son:  Randy Pisano (deceased) Daughter:  Gina Huggins (deceased) Son:  Jody Pisano (deceased) Granddaughter:  Esther Pisano Granddaughter:  Victoria Pisano Granddaughter:  Michelle Usher Granddaughter:  Brandy Guillen Granddaughter:  Dominique Guillen Grandson:  Desmond Pisano Grandson:  Sheldon Pisano Grandson:  Angelo Pisano III Granddaughter:  Lorraine Larson Grandson:  Randy Jack Pisano Granddaughter:  Rachel Pisano Granddaughter:  Caroline Huggins Granddaughter:  Georgina Huggins Grandson:  Joseph Huggins Granddaughter:  Francesca Huggins Granddaughter:  Chanel Pisano

Grandson:  Jody Pisano, Jr. Granddaughter:  Rochelle Bujwid Granddaughter:  Leticia Pisano Great Grandchildren:  Numerous Father:  Antonio Abina (deceased) Mother:  Francisca Tafoya Abina (deceased) IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Anita Alyce Sharp - October 22, 1965 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Anita Alyce Sharp October 22, 1965 — February 8, 2022 RELATIVES Husband:  Brian William Sharp Son:  Christopher Dale Sharp Son:  Adam Royal Sharp Son:  Joshua Leavitt Sharp Son:  Brian Nathaniel Sharp Granddaughter:  Hazel Sophia Sharp Mother:  Evelyn Reece Rippy Wade Father:  Robert George Wade (deceased) Sister:  Jeanne Mari Wade (deceased) Brother:  Flint Andrew Wade (deceased) IF  YOU  COULD  SEE  ME My prayers have all been answered – I finally have arrived; The healing that was long delayed –

Has now been realized. No one is in a hurry – No schedule must I keep – I am being taught by Jesus

As I worship at His feet. My short and temporary trials – Have worked out for my good; As He explained them unto me,

I have finally understood. Though we have had our sorrows, There is nothing so secure As all our Savior has in store

For those who do endure. If you could see me now … I am whole and standing tall; And thus the earthly pains I bore

Seem all so very small. If you could see me now … You would know I’ve seen His face; And thus you would not ever want

For me to leave this place. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Beverly Jean White - March 10, 1938 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Beverly Jean White March 10, 1938 — February 6, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Husband:  Bob White Son:  Larry Gene White Son:  Timothy Wayne White Son:  Keith Myron White Daughter:  Pennie Marie Samson Grandchildren:  10 Great Grandchildren:  6 Father:  Shouse Eugene Duncan (deceased) Mother:  Lucille Smith Duncan (deceased) Brother:  Dennis Ray Duncan (deceased) We have traveled This road together; How many miles

I do not know. We have traveled This road together; Through sunshine,

Rain and snow. Now we have come To the end of my journey, And my traveling days

Are o’er. I am longing to meet you On the other side, Where we will live

To part no more. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Miguel Angel Tijerina - March 18, 1978 - February 05, 2022

Departed: 02/05/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Miguel Angel Tijerina March 18, 1978 — February 5, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Wife:  Rebecca Tijerina

Son:  Miguel Tijerina, Jr. Daughter:  Dezire Luna Father:  Guadalupe Tijerina (deceased) Mother:  Margarita Quezada Tijerina (deceased) Brother:  Francisco Tijerina Sister:  Virginia Campbell Sister:  Guadalupe Tijerina Brother:  Juan Tijerina Sister:  Maria Lopez Sister:  Beatrice Lopez Brother:  Jose Tijerina “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Angelica Mia Valenzuela - August 23, 1979 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Angelica Mia Valenzuela August 23, 1979 — February 2, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Son:  Noah Parker Dobbins Son:  Hunter Adrian Garcia Father:  Frank Santos Valenzuela Mother:  Beatrice Ayala Valenzuela Sister:  Corinna Gonzalez Brother:  Brandon Gonzalez Brother:  Richard Iannuzzo Those we hold most dear never truly leave us; they live on in the kindnesses they showed and the love

they brought into our lives. Isabel Norton “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Melissa Annette Hernandez - May 31, 1985 - January 30, 2022

Departed: 01/30/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Melissa Annette Hernandez May 31, 1985 — January 30, 2022 RELATIVES Son:  Adolf Enrique Moreno Mother:  Annette Garay Father:  Raul Hernandez (deceased) Sister:  Michelle Hernandez

Brother:  Raul Hernandez Jr. Sister:  Angelina Hernandez Sister:  Jewlea Montes Brother:  Matthew Mendoza MELISSA  IS  AT  REST Melissa is at rest,

Sweet rest so calm and peaceful. She is at rest, her earthly labors done, She who has walked upon Life’s rugged pathways

With love her never ending quest. Melissa’s loving hands Have lifted many burdens, And many tears have been replaced

By her kind words. I thank Thee for my Lord’s atonement

And for the hope of seeing Melissa again. “And by their fruits,” our Lord said “Shall we know them”; The final harvest gleaned, When tasks are done; For fruitful reaping comes From ardent sowing Behold Dear Father,

Thy noble worthy daughter. Dear Father, please grant me strength To meet each trying test, So when Thine Angel summons my return, I’ll be with Melissa, And together share the blessing of

Thy peace and rest. “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Barbara Lee Crombie - November 01, 1929 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Barbara Lee Crombie November 1, 1929 — January 29, 2022 INTERMENT Fresno Memorial Gardens 175 S. Cornelia Ave., Fresno, California RELATIVES Husband:  Lauren Daniel Crombie (deceased) Son:  Daniel Crombie Daughter:  Karen Crombie Father:  Elmer Ray Wilson (deceased) Mother:  Hanna Marie Pelto Wilson (deceased) Brother:  Delbert Ray Wilson (deceased) Brother:  John Henry Wilson (deceased) Brother:  William Allen Wilson (deceased) Brother:  Richard Gary Wilson Brother:  Charles Floyd Wilson (deceased) Sister:  Allice Jane Wylie (deceased) Sister:  Shirley Anna Wilson Sister:  Diane Cecelia Wilson FOOTPRINTS

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking

Along the beach with the Lord.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. From each scene, He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to him,

And the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life Flashed before him,

He looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times Along the path of his life

There was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the

Very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him

And he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said That once I decided to follow you,

You’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during The most troublesome times in my life,

There is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why When I needed you most You would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child,

I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, When you see only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.” “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Claudia Rae Dunkle - August 25, 1938 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Fresno)

Obituary Preview: VIDEO scroll to the bottom of obituary IN  LOVING  MEMORY  OF Claudia Rae Dunkle August 25, 1938 — January 29, 2022 INTERMENT Belmont Memorial Park 201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California RELATIVES Husband:  Al Dunkle (deceased) Daughter:  Bethany Greene (deceased) Father:  Claude Moore Gardner (deceased) Mother:  Elza Helen Dart Gardner (deceased) Brother:  Harry Gardner (deceased) Niece:  Michele Gardner Nephew:  Scott Gardner (deceased) Those we hold most dear never truly leave us; they live on in the kindnesses they showed and the love

they brought into our lives. Isabel Norton “May God touch you with His healing hand and give you the peace and comfort you need to get through.”

Anon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and funeral or memorial services.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to notify friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a sense of closure and help to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. Funeral homes or mortuaries may also offer assistance in writing and publishing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A standard obituary usually includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, education, career, hobbies, and accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's generally recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important details. Aim for around 150-200 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and deadlines. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for publication.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com, ObitsArchive.com, and others. These sites often offer additional features like guest books and photo galleries.

Is there a cost to publish an obituary?

The cost to publish an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals or flat fees.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may publish immediately, while others may have a delay of several days or weeks.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

Sometimes, corrections or updates can be made to an already-published obituary. However, this may depend on the newspaper or online platform's policies and procedures.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only their name, age, and date of death. It's often used when a full obituary is not desired or feasible.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing a person's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a spoken tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance, either as a way to reflect on their life or to ensure that their story is told accurately.

How do I find an old obituary?

You can try searching online archives, visiting local libraries or genealogical societies, or contacting the newspaper where the obituary was originally published.

Can I republish an old obituary?

If you have permission from the original publisher or copyright holder, you may be able to republish an old obituary. Be sure to check copyright laws and regulations first.

What is an online memorial?

An online memorial is a virtual space where people can share memories, photos, and condolences for the deceased. It may be hosted on a dedicated website or social media platform.

How do I create an online memorial?

You can create an online memorial using platforms like Facebook Memorialized Profiles, Legacy.com's Online Memorials, or other dedicated websites.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased's memory.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an obituary?

If you notice an error or inaccuracy in an already-published obituary, contact the newspaper or online platform immediately to request corrections.

Can I use humor in an obituary?

Yes, humor can be an effective way to celebrate the deceased's personality and spirit. Just be sure to keep it respectful and tasteful.

How do I write an obituary for someone who had no family?

In cases where there is no immediate family, consider including information about friends, colleagues, or community members who were close to the deceased.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief?

Taking time to process your emotions is essential. Consider enlisting the help of a friend or family member, or seeking guidance from a funeral home or counselor if needed.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, quotes or lyrics that resonate with the deceased's personality or legacy can add depth and meaning to the obituary.

How do I ensure that my loved one's legacy lives on through their obituary?

Focusing on their accomplishments, passions, and values can help ensure that their legacy endures beyond their passing.