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Mary Sue Stevenson

Mary Sue Stevenson

Jun 4, 2023

 

The Life of Sue Stevenson

 

Born January 22, 1935 in West Covina, she grew up there along with her older brother Grant on an orange grove facing Mt. Baldy.

 

Lost her father to a farming accident when she was just 8 years old. Her mother remarried when she was a teenager and they moved into “town” where...

Janean Stephens Huss

Janean Stephens Huss

Jun 3, 2023

Janean Stephens Huss, 74, passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Rosa Valley, CA on June 3, 2023 surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her son, Zach, grandson, Derrick, and brother, Craig. Janean is survived by 5 children: Jennifer (Scott), April (Andrew), Aleisha (Steve), Andria (Wesley), and Jed (Erin); 15 grandchildren: Leanna,...

Ivan Meza

Ivan Meza

May 30, 2023

Ivan Meza was born on July 31,1985. He peacefully passed away on Wednesday May 30th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents Imelda and Federico Meza, daughter Tatiana Meza, brothers Juan, Federico Meza Jr, and Brian Meza, sister Ivette Meza, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandfather Ricardo Meza and aunt...

Guillermo Lopez Gonzalez

Guillermo Lopez Gonzalez

May 28, 2023

 

Guillermo Lopez Gonzalez was born in Moyahua de Estrada, Zacatecas on February 10, 1935. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 13, where he worked as a farm hand and lumberjack for several years in Northern California, before returning to Mexico and marrying his wife, Elisa Reynoso Gonzalez. They later relocated to Ventura County where he spent...

Florentino Ortega Salinas

Florentino Ortega Salinas

May 24, 2023

Our beloved father and grandfather Florentino "Tino" Ortega peacefully passed, May 24, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA surrounded by his loving family. He loved his family and enjoyed spending his time with them. He also had a great love for animals especially his horse, Baby. Dad enjoyed fixing cars, helping others, singing, and sharing his life stories. He was born in...

Lydia Brown Camacho

Lydia Brown Camacho

May 22, 2023

Lydia Brown Camacho went to her heavenly home on May 22, 2023, surrounded by four generations of family as they prayed and praised God together. 

Lydia was a lifelong Ventura County resident. She was raised in El Rio, CA and was one of 11 children. She was always happiest when she was around her loving husband, Victor Camacho, and her...

Patrick Knox

Patrick Knox

May 21, 2023

We are beyond heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved son, Patrick.

Loving brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.

He touched the lives of so many people through his kind heart, strength, and conviction. He has left a legacy with his music which will be with us forever. He was and will always be our hero.

George Clarence Stratas

George Clarence Stratas

May 20, 2023

Born and raised in Martins Ferry, Ohio. George drove a taxi for his dad’s taxi business after high school. He joined the Army and served two years during the Korean War. After his discharge, he married the love of his life and in 1956 they moved to California. George started his career in Oxnard with General Telephone ad Electronics Corporation...

Joan Secor

Joan Secor

May 19, 2023

 

Joan Aileen Secor, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family and her dog Pepper on May 19, 2023. She was born in Santa Barbara, CA to Raymond Tapie, Sr. and Esther Tapie. The youngest of three children, she adored both her older brother Raymond and sister Betty. 

 

All who knew Joan understood that...

Karen Leigh Crews Bueling

Karen Leigh Crews Bueling

May 16, 2023

Karen passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a courageous two-year fight against cancer on May 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mom Mavis Crews, brother Bill Crews and nephew Travis Crews.    Karen dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and the United States Navy. She served our great nation proudly for 40 years, between...

Marius De Mos

Marius De Mos

May 15, 2023

Marius de Mos, 71, passed away on May 15, 2023. He was born June 3, 1951, in the Netherlands to Jan and Maria de Mos. In 1974, he moved to the United States and settled in California.

Marius received his formal training as an electrical engineer and later became an entrepreneur. He traveled all over the world. His passions included...

Elvira Limon

Elvira Limon

May 14, 2023

 

Our beloved Elvira Fuentes Limon, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Mothers Day May  14, 2023. She was born November 13, 1931 in Guanajuato, Mexico to José Guadalupe Fuentes  and Andrea Garcia. She married Octavio Limon in 1953 who preceded her in death in 1999.

A master needle worker, seamstress and crafter, she was always working...

Gilbert Balades

Gilbert Balades

May 12, 2023

Gilbert C. Balades 81, Oxnard Ca. Passed away suddenly after a brief illness on May 12. He was born in Somis California to Jesus and Ines Balades. She graduated from Oxnard high school and was a long life resident of Ventura County, he worked at General Motors in Van Nuys. He loved going to the movies and taking long walks...

Patricia Pence

Patricia Pence

May 8, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Rae Jacobson Pence, on May 8, 2023.  She was 84 years old.  

Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Patricia was the daughter of Norman and Lulu Belle Jacobson.  She attended Glendale Adventist Academy where she met Bruce A. Pence, and later went on...

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