Curtis “Jerry” Roberson, 86, of Porterville, CA passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home. Jerry was born to Curtis & Helen Roberson on September 16, 1935 in Atoka, OK. Jerry married Georgia (Holley) Roberson on February 14, 1959. She passed away on her 68th birthday, January 20, 2006.  At 21 years old, Jerry was drafted and served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and was stationed in Germany for a part of that time. After the U.S. Army, he enrolled in the Exeter...

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Nana & Friend Julie Ann Silva age 55, passed away at home on May 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. Julie was born in Mountain View California On December 23, 1966 and she was the oldest out of five daughters, and one brother. Julie grew up in Morgan Hill until her early teen years and then moved to the central valley and resided to Porterville until her death. She was a bridal consultant, worked in food handling, cared for disabled adults, and...

Beloved by many Esperanza L. Pineda, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Porterville, California. She was born in Las Pilas, Sinaloa, Mexico on December 19, 1936 to Cresenciano Lopez and Maria Magdalena Aguilar. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Pineda Sr. and 3 of her kids. She was a hard working woman all her life. She loved to cook, the kitchen was her kingdom. If you visited her you would not leave with an empty stomach, especially when she made...

Juana Bustos was a residence of Porterville who was called home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Juana was born in Lockhart, Texas in 1931. She had 12 children and she loved them all with all her heart. She is survived by her daughters: Lucy Mosqueda Martinez, Rosanna Mosqueda Leyva, Maria Mosqueda, Irma Bustos Hernandez, and Silvia Bustos. Her Sons: Jose Bustos, Manuel Bustos Jr., and 45 grandchildren and many, many great grandchildren. Juana...

Drake as he preferred to be called was a resident of Porterville, California. He was born in San Francisco on Sept. 7, 1949 but raised from a young age in Waka, Texas and referred to himself proudly as true blue Texan. He graduated from Spearman High School and then entered into the USAF in 1968. He served actively until discharged in 1972. He served in the reserves until 1974. Drake loved his country and served it with all he had, always. Drake passed to the other side of the veil on...

In Loving Memory of Michael Joseph Maldonado Sr. Born April 13, 1956 Passed on  April 2, 2022 He was 65 years old at the time of his passing (just 11 days short of his 66th birthday. It is with broken hearts that we say goodbye. Mike was hospitalized on March 1st for a bypass surgery, since then he developed numerous complications which eventually led to his demise. He was proceeded in death by his daughter Trudy. Trudy saw his pain and suffering and reached out her hands saying...

Juana Montenegro Nunez, passed away on March 31, 2022 at the age of 75 in Baldwin Park, California. She was born in Durango, Mexico and was a residence of Porterville, California. 

Jesus Reyes was called home on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in Porterville, California, he was 58 years old Jesus was born on December 2, 1963 in Tulare, California to his parents María and Jose Reyes. Jesus liked to read and loved listening to oldies and old school music with his favorite singer being Rick James. Jesus loved lowrider cars and owned a Monte Carlo. Jesus worked several years as a foreman laborer and he also worked for the US Forestry....

Manuel passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 72. He was born in San Jose, California to Manuel V. Lopez and Maria Orlinda Valdez on September 13, 1949. Manuel graduated from St. Anne’s School, Porterville High School and Oaks College at U.C. Santa Cruz. He lived in Santa Cruz, California for many years and enjoyed his time there with friends swimming, fishing, sailing, camping and going to school. He worked at the Santa Cruz Post office and Lever Diversified Company. He...

Jose G. Gonzalez Jose passed away peacefully on March 5th 2022 surrounded by his family. Jose was born on July 4th 1954 in Porterville, California to Jose M Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez. Jose enjoyed gardening and being with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Lisa M Gonzalez and by his children Vanessa Gonzalez, Albert Gonzalez, Esmeralda Escalera, Jessica Esparza (David), Estefana Zuniga (Zack) and son in law Frankie Flores, 14 Grandchildren and 8 Great...