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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,...

Jan 29, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 10, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Dec 30, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

Edward B. Portnoy, MD, age 76, of Westlake Village, California, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Portnoy was a beloved and dedicated physician who practiced internal medicine in Westlake Village, California, for more than 45 years. Over the course of his long and distinguished career, he touched countless...

Dec 26, 2025

Dec 22, 2025

Thomas Richard Dakin III passed away on December 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 27. Born on September 22, 1998, in Ventura, California, Thomas lived a life full of curiosity, laughter, and love. His heart was as big as his imagination. He viewed the world through an artistic lens with an appreciation for the beauty in...