Jean Edralin Macaraeg, 78, of Porterville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 5, 2021. She had a dedicated career as a special education teacher at Good Shepherd Lutheran home and at Porterville Development Center. She was also an active member of the Filipino community and loved to sing with her rosary prayer group. Jean will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Jean enjoyed having phone conversations with her children and many friends. A few of Jean's hobbies were...

Louis Munoz was born on November 16th, 1963 and entered eternal life September 22nd, 2021. He was welcomed home by God, his mother, both his in-laws, 2 children, a brother and 2 grandchildren. He left behind his wife, 5 children, 19 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Louis's family will be holding a celebration of life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 8 am to 1 pm at Porterville Funeral & Cremation Center. Followed by reception 2pm to 8pm at Hummingbird...

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.                                                   ...

Sylvia G. Chavez went to meet the Lord at the age of 69 on September 10, 2021 after a long fought battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 19, 1952 in Mendota, California, the daughter of Rafael and Guadalupe (Martinez) Cordova. Sylvia graduated from Porterville High School.  Class of 1970. She also attended Porterville College. Sylvia enjoyed taking several pictures at important events and she also enjoyed producing videos for events such as weddings and vacations. Her most...

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...

Rev. Deacon Michael Anthony Avila mostly known as “Deacon Mike or Mike” of Porterville CA, passed away August 31, 2021, in Lovell, Wyoming at the age of 74 with his wife and niece by his side. Mike passed away after a battle with Stage 4 kidney & bladder cancer. At the time of his death, where he was serving as the Catholic Chaplin for the Porterville Developmental Center for the last 7 years. Cremation has taken place. Mike was Born June 4, 1947 in Hanford/Lemoore one of...