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Jan 3, 2024

Steven A. Chapman of Moorpark passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Linda, his three children Nathan, Conner, and Lauren, his mother (Karna), stepmother (Judith), sister and brother (Tanna and Cameron), in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephew, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father Edson.

Steve was born in...

Jan 2, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

Chuck Mattorano (aka Chuck Smart) of Camarillo, CA passed away at the age of 89 on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born on May 3, 1934, in Boulder, CO to Peter Mattorano and Jennie (Varra) Sankey.  

 

Chuck was raised in Louisville, CO and graduated from Louisville High School, Class of 1953.  Following graduation, he...

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 30, 2023

Oxnard, CA

Our Loving Dad (Papa), Macedonio Perea Pillado, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 surrounded by his family as he entered into eternal life with our Lord. He lived 92 wonderful years and we will forever miss our handsome, green eyed Cowboy. 

Macedonio was born on October 18, 1931 to Bonifacio and Refugio Perea of Jimenez, Mexico. He was the...

Dec 29, 2023

Esther Sandy Cordero 81 years old, passed away from cancer at home on December 29, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She fought and beat cancer four previous times. Esther was the wife of Ramon Cordero of Santa Paula for 56 years.

Born in Los Angeles, California to Ascension Mendoza and Lawrence Peters. She graduated in June 1961 from Santa...

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 25, 2023

Patrick Neal Bryan, age 71, of Moorpark, California passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and papa.  

  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Lee Bryan; his children: Becky Hayden and her husband, Seth, and Tim Bryan and his wife, Penny; his...

Dec 24, 2023

 

Albert Aguilar was a devoted partner, loving father, and pillar of strength. He departed this world on December 24, 2023. He lived a life rich in love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his family. He leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those whose lives he touched.

Born on May 2,1967 in Ventura County, Albert was...

Dec 17, 2023

Thanks to Brett's addictive personality you could never get enough of him. His enthusiasm for life was infectious. Like the mushroom who buys all the beer, he was the fungi to be around. Willing to try anything three or four times, he rewarded us with more admiration, angst, and appreciation than could fit into his 38 years. We never got...

Dec 16, 2023

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Esther E. Garcia, 79, of Fillmore, CA. Esther entered into eternal life with Christ on December 16, 2023 due to complications with her heart. Esther was born in Fillmore in 1944 to Cipriano and Soledad Garcia. Her cherished memories growing up as a young girl...

Dec 11, 2023

Aurelio Gomez passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023.

Aurelio was born in Los Angeles, California on March 14, 1937to Aureliano and Petra Gomez. Later moving to Santa Paula, Aurelio lived in various parts of the county. He worked for California State Parks and ultimately retired from the California Youth Authority.

He will forever be remembered for his love of his...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Thelma Tyler Coker (95), formerly of Santa Paula, passed away in her apartment at Fillmore Country Club in Fillmore on December 7, 2023.

Thelma was born in Marion, Kansas, on July 30, 1928 to Wilbur C. and Laura M. (Swisher) Tyler. Her family moved to Bakersfield during the Dust Bowl days and migrated to Santa Paula in 1941 where she...

Dec 7, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Beverly Jane Bell Vitale was born in Jamaica, New York November 8, 1940 to William R. and Ethel K. Bell.  She was the oldest of two children, her younger brother Ronald Bell was born 4 years after her.

Beverly graduated from Hofstra University, where she joined a sorority "Wreath and Foil", with whom she remained friendly over her lifetime.

Beverly...

Dec 1, 2023

John Y. Papillon, 89, CAMARILLO, CA

John Y. (Jean-Yves) Papillon passed away on December 1, 2023 at Atria Las Posas, Assisted Living facility following a long 21-year battle with cancer.

John is survived by Aline Papillon (Beauchamp), his beloved wife of 68 years, whom he met in 1954 in Montreal during her employment at a local Drug Wholesaler. They married...

Nov 29, 2023