All Obituaries

Amador Maldonado was born on May 2, 1951 in Tecualtitan, Jalisco, Mexico to Carmen Maldonado Maldonado and Camila Castellanos Flores. He passed away surrounded by his family on January 30, 2023 in Livingston, CA at the age of 71. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.    Amador immigrated to the United States in his late teens. He spent the majority of his life working the farmlands of the Central Valley as a farmer and farm machinery mechanic....

In Loving Memory Martha Delgado Martha was born January 31, 1938 in Texas to Jose and Guadalupe Ramirez. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, January 23rd, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a beloved, caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend, grandmother and great-grand mother.  Martha was very old fashioned woman who cared for her family. She loved her family dearly, especially her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

In Loving Memory Helaine Doris Flowers Helaine was born on July 5, 1935, in Fresno, CA to Albert Everett and Marie Pauline Jahnke Ballas. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 18, 2023 in Merced, CA at the age of 87. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She spent her early years in Fresno, CA attending St. Johns Catholic School through eighth grade. Helaine moved with her family to Clovis in the...

Virginia Julia Jaramillo, 84, of Atwater, California passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023, after a recent cancer diagnosis. Virginia was born in Alhambra, California to the late Richard and Magdalena (Perez) Hernandez. Sister to the late Richard and Benjamin Hernandez. She married Dan Jaramillo of Rocky Ford, Colorado in 1961. They raised their family in Rosemead, Hacienda Heights and Turlock, California. She and Dan briefly lived in Houston (TX) and retired to Atwater, where she lost...

Donald Eugene Granger, 86, of Winton, California, passed away on January 10, 2023. Don was born on April 22, 1936 to Med and Irene Granger in Delphos, Ohio. After graduating from Delphos St. John’s in 1954, Don went on to join the Airforce where he served for 26 years. Subsequently, he worked for Sears and Winton School District. In November of 1957, Don met Audrey Missen in Harrow, England.  The two married on August 16, 1958 and they were married for 64 years. Don and Audrey...

Jean Ann (Kelley) Laughlin passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2023, at the age of 77, after a valiant nine-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Jean was an example to us all of how to serve others, love without ceasing, and gracefully and bravely face hardships with joy and reliance on Jesus. Jean was born June 28,1945, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Virgil “Red” and Grace (Bickel) Kelley. Her family moved to Centralia, Kansas when she was six months old after her father...

In loving memory of Michael Anthony Tamez aged 30yrs old was born on April 19, 1992 in Turlock Ca.  Michael Passed away on January 8, 2023 in Winton Ca. Son of Monica & Anthony Bickham. In 2001 both had separated. On February 14, 2014 Anthony Bickham was called home.  Michael left behind his Fiancée Margarita Santillan along with two sons,  Sebastian Ignacio Santillan and Eli Anthony Tamez- two Daughters,  Sarai Monique Tamez and Diana Inez Tamez.  Mother...

November 16, 1987- January 03, 2023 Jacqueline R Luna, age 35 years old from Merced, California passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 03, 2023. Jacqueline R Luna was born to Paula Amezquita in Merced, California on November 16, 1987. Jacqueline R. Luna is a lifelong Merced resident attending primary School at Sheehy Elementary then secondary school at Tenaya Middle school and graduating Merced High School Class of 2005. Jacqueline worked at Regal Theatre for...

Norman Gerald Mancebo was born in Merced, California on January 22, 1941, to Albert and Elsie Mancebo.  When Norman was 12 years old his family moved to San Juan, Peru for a job his father received with Miles & Sons.  Norman moved back to Merced when he was a freshman to attend El Captain High School where he lived with his aunt.  He spent the next 4 years traveling back to Peru in the summer to spend time with his parents and siblings.  After he graduated high school...

She was a loving Mother and Loving Grandmother also a Good friend. Survived by her Daughter Cathleen Martinez and Her Son Adam Portales. Also survived by Her Grand daughter Emilia Martinez and her Grandsons  Shane Martinez and Todd Martinez. Also survived by Son in law Matthew Martinez… She is also survived by her Sisters and Brothers also survived by nieces and nephews, close friends Rebecca and Lisa. She will be greatly missed by Friends and Family.