Patsy is a 78 year old resident of Porterville,Ca. Born in Arkansas February 1, 1944. Patsy passed away on August 17, 2022 due to COVID complications. She battled many illness throughout her life and now is free of pain and suffering. Patsy is survived by her sister Sandra Jo, daughters Patricia Stephens and Angela Gonzalez, grandchildren Bernie Navarro, Gesenia Navarro, Teresa Navarro, Briana Gonzalez, Ajay Gonzalez and her partner David Bell.  She enjoyed talking to friends on the...

Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister & Friend. Maribell was at the young age of 40 when she passed away in Los Angeles, California on July 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Maribell was born in Porterville California on January 29, 1980, and was the youngest of five siblings. Maribell grew up in Porterville, California and resided there until her passing. She was an RN in the ICU unit at Sierra View District Hospital. She was a dedicated, caring and compassionate nurse to all her patients,...

Cameron James Hamilton was born on October 15, 1957, he went home to the lord July 23, 2022, at the age of 64. Cameron was the youngest of three children. He attended Belleview Elementary, Bartlett Junior High and Porterville High School  graduating in 1975. Cameron joined the Navy and served his country from 1976 through 1980. After his Navy career he attended Porterville College and then graduated from Fresno State with a Degree in Accounting. Cameron “Cam” had many...

Marc Johnson, 78, of Porterville, California, passed away on July 07, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Marc was born on January 31, 1944, to Kenneth and Annette Johnson in Berkeley, California. After graduating from Ukiah High School in 1961, Marc moved to Delano, where he worked as a service clerk at a local market.  He soon returned to Ukiah where he began working at Mendocino State Hospital. In 1966 he met Cheryl, and they married on November 26th of that year, going on to...

Helen Karam Landucci was born October 21, 1928, in Utica, N.Y. to Nazira Hobika and Michael D. Karam. Growing up in her Lebanese family some of her many memories included watching her father and uncle write Arabic, caring for her family when they were sick, and watching her mother cook their delicious cultural foods. She was fluent in Arabic and English. Her family moved to Bakersfield, CA when she was a young teen. Later, she was a devoted wife, mother, volunteer, and Cub Scout den...

Pamela June Lopez, was born on July 28, 1962 in Illinois to Mervyn Leo Langston and Diane Pearl Cozart. God needed another angel, so He called Pam home on June 26, 2022.  For everyone who knew Pam, knew that not only was she loving, but she was very unique in her own ways and enjoyed a good ambience. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Jose Manuel Lopez, her two daughters, Rosie Cardenas of Lindsay and Carolina Lopez (Roscoe) of Porterville; her two sons...

It is our deepest sorrow to announce the sudden passing of Sonja Bernadette Hernandez (Varela) on June 25, 2022, at age 55. Sonja is a member and elder of the Tule River Yokut Tribe of the Tule River Indian Reservation located in central California.   Earliest memories of Sonja include her wonderful sense of humor, making her a joy to be around and enhanced her ability to make friends easily.  She attended Golden West High School in Visalia, California and became a hair stylist...

Troy Edward Shaffer, a resident of Porterville, California for 42 years died unexpectedly on June 19, 2022 at the age of 54. Troy is survived by his parents; Gary and Karen Shaffer; his children, Andrea Shaffer, Ivan Shaffer and Nadia Shaffer; his sister, Jill Shaffer; his brother Brian Shaffer and family. He is preceded by his grandparents; Frank and Evelyn Shaffer and Ivan and Elaine Tourville. Troy was born on June 24, 1967 in Fresno Ca. He graduated from Monache High School in 1985. He...

Sixtos G. Duran, 68, of Porterville, formerly of Visalia died Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  He was a farm laborer. He also enjoyed growing and taking care of his lemon and orange trees. Sixtos was born in Michoacan, Mexico on August 6, 1953 to Onorio Duran and Guadalupe Gomez. At age 20, Sixtos immigrated to the Central Valley in California. Survivors include his wife, Rosario Duran, sons; David Duran of Bakersfield; Isaac Duran and Sixtos Duran, Jr. of Tulare; four daughters;...

Loman Atkin, a Brother, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, & friend to many, peacefully passed through the Pearly Gate, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022. Loman was born December 11, 1933 in the “old” Porterville Hospital. At 13 years of age, he discovered his first love of his life: Ham Radio!! He passed his technician test and was licensed shortly after with receiving his Ham radio call sign of-K6CRD. Eventually he passed & got his extra class:...