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Tony Diaz

Tony Diaz

Feb 3, 2026

The world turned another page as a member of the Greatest Generation passed away. Anthony “Tony” Diaz (1929-2026) was born in the outskirts of Santa Paula, affectionally known among the latino community as “Tijuanita”. He joined his familia in 1929 at the beginning of The Great Depression, and with a new mouth to feed his family continued to harvest the...

Sandra Barragan

Sandra Barragan

Feb 3, 2026

Sandra was born the daughter of Jesus and Maura Barragan on November 26, 1990, in Ventura, CA. She graduated from Fillmore High School, class of 2009. Sandra deeply loved her family, she was a very loving daughter, sister, aunt, and sister-in-law. Her unconditional love has left a void in the hearts of those who love her. Her happiness was contagious—she...

Lucila Rivera

Lucila Rivera

Jan 29, 2026

Pico Rivera, CA

Lucila Rivera, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1940, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Amado and Maria Diaz. Lucila (Lucy) came to the United States from Mexico in the 60’s. She then married, moved to New Mexico, and had a daughter and a son. After the passing of her husband, Pete,...

Gilbert Herrera

Gilbert Herrera

Jan 29, 2026

Siempre en Nuestros Corazones

Gilbert Herrera

Nos reunimos hoy para celebrar la vida de Gilbert Herrera, un hombre dedicado a su familia, a su trabajo y a servir a los demás con responsabilidad. Honramos su memoria y el amor que compartió con todos los que lo conocieron.

Gilbert nació el 5 de febrero de 1949, hijo de Margarito Herrera y Antonia Rocha. Se...

Robert Matela

Robert Matela

Jan 27, 2026

We honor and celebrate the life of Robert Montayre Matela – a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Robert passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 82 in Camarillo, California. Though his passing was sudden, his family finds comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the loving presence of the Lord.

Born on September...

James David Robillard

James David Robillard

Jan 27, 2026

James David Robillard

(1926-2026)

Jim was a man of great faith who served the Lord all the days of his life. He was born in Los Angeles to his caring and devoted parents, Margaret and David Robillard. Jim also had an older sister, Mary Margaret.

Jim died peacefully at home in Ventura, California at the age of 100. Just five days before joining...

Alice Guevara

Alice Guevara

Jan 25, 2026

After 94 years, our beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and “Mother Dear,” Alice Salas Guevara, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 25, 2026, surrounded by her family at her bedside.

She was born in Santa Paula in 1931 to Concepcion and Juan Salas, who taught her about God, family, and hard work. She was one of 10...

Sze Yin Kwan

Sze Yin Kwan

Jan 24, 2026

Sze Yin Kwan was born in 1938 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in China, Sze Yin was the eldest son in his family. From a young age, he carried great responsibility, helping his father work to support the family and ensuring his younger siblings could continue their...

Donna Jean Fagnant

Donna Jean Fagnant

Jan 20, 2026

Donna Jean Fagnant died peacefully from complications following long term health issues in San Diego, CA on 20 Jan 2026 at the age of 89.

Donna is survived by her children from marriage, Susan Walker, Mark Mitchell, and Kathy Wilhelm. She has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her husband James G. Fagnant of Camarillo, CA.

Donna was born on...

Peter Sanchez

Peter Sanchez

Jan 19, 2026

Peter Adam Sanchez, 44, of Oxnard, California, passed away on January 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Peter is survived by his devoted wife, Stefanie Sanchez, and his three beloved children, Olivia, Elijah, and Ellie Sanchez, who were the center of his world. Being a husband and dad was Peter’s greatest joy, and everything he did was...

Raul Garcia

Raul Garcia

Jan 7, 2026

Raul Garcia, age 61, passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer on January 7th, 2026.

Raul was born in Teocuitatlan de Corona, Jalisco, Mexico, to José de Jesús Garcia Mendoza and Estela Martinez Nuñez.

Raul is survived by his loving wife, Norma; his two sons, Raul and Ivan; and his daughter, Nesly.

Raul was the...

Ignacia " Nacha " Valdez

Ignacia " Nacha " Valdez

Jan 6, 2026

Ignacia (Nacha) Mendez Valdez, 84, of Oxnard, California, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2026, called home by her Lord and Savior.

Born on July 31, 1941 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Nacha lived a life anchored in faith and guided by grace. She walked humbly with God, loving deeply and giving freely, her life a quiet testimony to His...

Raul Casares

Raul Casares

Jan 6, 2026

Raul "Rudy" Casares

Raul Casares, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2026. He had been challenged by multiple chronic illnesses for many years, among them Parkinson's Disease. His deep love for his children was the driving force behind his longevity.

Raul was born in Tulare, California, to parents Jose Casares and Guillerma Hernandez Casares. Raul's mother passed away when he was...

Eric Paul Quintero

Eric Paul Quintero

Jan 3, 2026

Eric was born in Oxnard, CA, on September 6th, 1989, to Cornell and Linda Quintero. He lived in Oxnard for most of his life and for a few years in Simi Valley, CA. Eric was a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Simi Valley. To know Eric was to love him. He was a patient, gentle person with a...

Elva Marin

Elva Marin

Dec 31, 2025

Elva Marin, age 82, of Oxnard, California, passed away on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, at her home, wrapped lovingly in her daughter’s arms. Elva was born on September 11, 1943, in Marfa, Texas, to her parents Alfonso (Pop) Faver Bustillos and Manuela (Mom) Montanez Bustillos of Shafter, Texas. Her father is a descendant of Milton Faver, who was...

Maria Guerrero Cervantes

Maria Guerrero Cervantes

Dec 31, 2025

Mom,

You were funny, stubborn and one of the most generous people I’ve ever known. You had a goofy sense of humor, but you couldn’t stop people from laughing because it was so genuine. Sometimes you would just break out and dance for no reason at all which made it fun to be around you. Your stubbornness was not a flaw...

Cynthia Rivera

Cynthia Rivera

Dec 30, 2025

Cynthia Anne (Morales) Rivera

1949-2025

Our dear sister, Cynthia, died on December 30, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

Cynthia was born in Santa Paula, California on March 12, 1949, to the union of Ernest C Morales and Porfiria Herrera. When Cynthia was three years old, the family moved to Montalvo, California, where she grew up with her four sisters.

Cynthia graduated from Buena...

Gustavo Valencia Chavez

Gustavo Valencia Chavez

Dec 30, 2025

Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Gustavo Valencia Chávez, conocido con cariño como “Jimmy”, quien perdió la vida a causa de un trágico accidente en el campo.

Gustavo fue un católico devoto, un mexicano orgulloso y un hombre que se distinguió por su trabajo duro, su fe, su alegría y el inmenso amor por su familia. Como trabajador del campo,...