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Local obituaries for Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Santa Paula, Ventura and Ventura County

Natalie Barbera

Natalie Barbera

Feb 14, 2024

Natalie Barbera, nee Natalie Thomen passed away on February 13, 2024 from complications of metastatic breast cancer at Cedar Sinai Hospital. She was born July 1, 1966 in Columbus, OH daughter of Nanci and Ray Thomen.She is survived by her husband Michael Barbera, daughter Audrey Lucille Barbera, her mother Nanci Markey and older sister Celeste Thomen.Natalie graduated from Chatsworth High...

Rogelio G Esparza

Rogelio G Esparza

Feb 10, 2024

CAMARILLO, CA

 

Rogelio Gutierrez Esparza, a resident of Camarillo,CA, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 61. 

 

He was born on January 28, 1963, in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Francisco Esparza and Enedina Gutierrez. He grew up on Rancho La Morada in Aguascalientes with his 8 siblings, where they all learned how to manage the ranch at a young age. In 1980, he moved to Arvin, California, where he would harvest grapes. He then moved to Camarillo in 1985, where he started his career and passion...

Blake Hansen

Blake Hansen

Feb 9, 2024

Our beloved Blake Ray Hansen was born to parents Jason and Nicole on May 2, 2001 in Camarillo, CA. 3 minutes later he was joined by his twin brother, Ryan. Blake grew up in Moorpark with his family including his older brother Darren and baby sister Allison. Blake was a simple man with an independent soul. He loved his family, his dogs, the Green...

Mary Callaway

Mary Callaway

Feb 6, 2024

Our beautiful  beloved mother Mary Evelyn Callaway passed away on Feb 6th 2024 in Simi Valley.She was 97 years old .Mary worked as a school bus driver and was a  tour guide. Was involved with  Simi Valley Woman’s  Club and Republic Women’s organization , also was the ambassador at Simi Hills , she loved that so much because she got...

Phillip Evans

Phillip Evans

Feb 3, 2024

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phillip Joseph Evans.

Phillip was born on August 6, 1997, in Torrance CA to Sandra Patricia Evans and Peter Joseph Evans. Phillip grew up in Moorpark CA where he found his place in sports and weightlifting. Phillip leaves behind his wife, Abigail, his stepson Braxton and his daughter Avery whom he...

Jeronimo Laureano De La Cruz

Jeronimo Laureano De La Cruz

Jan 30, 2024

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeronimo Laureano De La Cruz. “Don Jero” was born September 30, 1942, and passed away on January 30, 2024, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his children and grandchildren.



Jeronimo was raised in Tenamaxtlan, Jalisco and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2005,...

Elaine Van De Mheen

Elaine Van De Mheen

Jan 29, 2024

                                                    Elaine Van De Mheen was born Mary Elaine Smith to Beecher and Virginia Smith on September 11, 1936, in Allen, Oklahoma. She left this world on January 29, 2024, at the age of 87. When...

John Lister

John Lister

Jan 27, 2024

John Frank Lister, 88, of Santa Paula, California, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

John was born on April 27th, 1935 in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma, to Rena and William  Lister. He moved to McLean, Texas, when he was three years old and grew up on a ranch. He...

Ramon Rodriguez

Ramon Rodriguez

Jan 26, 2024

Ramon "Razor" Rodriguez

April 29, 1970 - January 26, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and husband Ramon "Razor" Rodriguez.

Ramon was born on April 29, 1970 in Santa Paula, CA to Juan and Teresa Rodriguez of Fillmore, CA. Ramon was raised in Rancho Sespe where he would say was...

Willard Albert Ramirez

Willard Albert Ramirez

Jan 25, 2024

Willard Albert Ramirez



Willard Albert Ramirez, 97 years old, died January 25, 2024 in the comfort of family at Belmont Village Senior Living in Thousand Oaks, California while in hospice for cancer and heart failure.

Willard was born April 21, 1926 in the town of Bryte, Yolo county, CA. He was the youngest of the four children of Jose and Laura (nee...

Virgilio Contreras Duran

Virgilio Contreras Duran

Jan 25, 2024

In loving memory of Virgilio Duran Contreras, who lived a full 81 years of life, was born on June 29, 1942 in Magdalena de Araceo, municipal of Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato Mexico. Son of Maria Duran Patlan and Miguel Contreras Juarez. He is survived by his wife Teresa of over 60 years, his 4 children Miguel, Maria, Alejandro, and Yadira,...

Donato C. Pizano

Donato C. Pizano

Jan 24, 2024

Es con gran pesar anunciar el fallecimiento de nuestro padre Donato Pizano que fue a estar con nuestro señor el 24 de Enero 2024. EL nació el día 2 de Junio 1942 a sus padres Donato Pizano Mireles y Micaela Rodríguez en Zacatecas, México.

 

Donato le gustaba pasar su tiempo con sus hijos, nietos y hermanos.  Él fue la fuerza de nuestra familia, el que siempre buscaba a todos con sus llamadas y que siempre quería que...

Ralph Daniel Benavidez

Ralph Daniel Benavidez

Jan 21, 2024

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ralph Daniel Benavidez 37years old of Oxnard CA on January 21st, 2024. Ralph passed away in a fatal car accident in Washington State WA.

Ralph was born on July 18th, 1986, in Ventura CA to Elizabeth Bustos and Ralph Benavidez. He attended Elementary and high school in Oxnard &...