All Obituaries
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...
Armando Lopez Woodville
It is with wonderful expectation through faith that we announce that Armando Lopez, our beloved brother and uncle, has been called to stand with the Almighty.
Mr. Armando Lopez was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to all. He was born on May 15, 1969, to Joe Antonio Lopez and Ernestina Lopez of San Juan, Texas. Armando had two siblings, Johnny Joe Lopez and Maria Lopez (Jose Rodriguez). His pride and joy was his niece, Crissy Lopez.
Armando has touched the lives of many and...
It is with wonderful expectation through faith that we announce that Armando Lopez, our beloved brother and uncle, has been called to stand with the Almighty.
Mr. Armando Lopez was a...
Jerry Ridgway Porterville
Jerry Ellis Ridgway
October 14, 1932 – October 26, 2020
Jerry Ellis Ridgway was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl Ridgway. He leaves behind his wife Ruby RidgWay of 18 years of marriage, his daughters Linda Ridgway, Nancy Morgan and his son Ron Ridgway. Also, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Jerry Ellis Ridgway worked for Jostens for many years here in town after serving in the US Army for two years. He also volunteered with the Jobes daughters at the fair for...
Jerry Ellis Ridgway
October 14, 1932 – October 26, 2020
Jerry Ellis Ridgway was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl Ridgway. He leaves behind his wife Ruby RidgWay of 18 years of...
Carlos Nunez Ducor
Born on May 29, 1946 in Ensenada Mexico. He went home on October 19, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Maria Oralia, his son Adrian Nunez, his mother
Amada Ozuna de Nunez, his sister Otilia Nunez and his father Carlos Nunez.
He is survived by his brothers Oscar, Juan and Jose Elias, his sisters Onelia, Oralia, y Maria de
los Ángeles. He is also survived by his children Laura Gutierrez, Rachel Centeno and Carlos Rene
Nunez. His grandchildren Stephen, DeAnna, Dominick,...
Born on May 29, 1946 in Ensenada Mexico. He went home on October 19, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Maria Oralia, his son Adrian Nunez, his mother
Amada Ozuna de Nunez, his...
Christopher Nieblas Porterville
Christopher Ben Nieblas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2020. He was 49 years old. Chris was born to Mary and Ben Nieblas on March 7, 1971. He was the youngest of three children, born in San Jose, California but moved and was raised in Porterville, California. He attended Lindsay High school. After making some life long friends and great memories he graduated in 1989 and then attended ITT Technical Institute. There he made the Dean's list and got his...
Christopher Ben Nieblas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2020. He was 49 years old. Chris was born to Mary and Ben Nieblas on March 7, 1971. He was the youngest of...
Dortha Beeler Porterville
Dortha (“Mom”, “Grandma Dot”, “Friend”) was born on 8/15/33 in Indianola Oklahoma. She moved to Porterville with her family when she was 10 years old. She left us for her reward with God on 9/8/20. She is survived by her children Dennis Townsend (Cece), Donnie Townsend (Valerie) and Denise McKervey (Ed), her grandkids Derek, Darrel and Drew Townsend, Hannah and Marissa McKervey, great grandkids Daxton, Deegan and Daley Townsend, two sisters Ellen...
Dortha (“Mom”, “Grandma Dot”, “Friend”) was born on 8/15/33 in Indianola Oklahoma. She moved to Porterville with her family when she was 10 years old. She left...
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