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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...

Dec 22, 2025

Sylvia Atkinson passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, just two days before her 86th birthday.

She was born on December 24, 1939, in Gibraltar to Ernest and Juanita Gonzalez and later lived in England, where she met and married her husband, Robert Atkinson. Together they shared 65 years of marriage, first in England and later in...

Dec 21, 2025

Scott “Cliffy” Burkholder, age 64, of Moorpark, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1961, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Scott grew into a man defined by intelligence, integrity, curiosity, and an enduring love for both family and adventure. He made Moorpark his home, where he built a life rich in purpose, connection, and laughter.

After graduating...

Dec 20, 2025

Ignacio Zendejas Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Raised in Somis, Ignacio built a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and humble service to the Lord. He lived with a steadfast devotion to God, and now rests peacefully in His presence, joyfully reunited with his beloved son, Abraham Levario Zendejas.

Ignacio is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Sotelo...

Dec 19, 2025

Sandra Lee Bryan, age 72, of Moorpark, California passed away peacefully on December 19, at home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nana.

She is survived by her children: Becky Hayden and her husband, Seth, and Tim Bryan and his wife, Penny; her grandchildren Kira and Emma Bryan; and her siblings Bob Niles, Patti Phillips, and Bill Niles; and...

Dec 15, 2025

Forever in our hearts. Forever missed

Dec 14, 2025

Alex Polo, born March 10, 1961, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, and came to the United States at just two years old. As an adult, he proudly became a citizen of the United States, a milestone that reflected his deep commitment to the life he built here. Alex dedicated his career to...

Dec 13, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas Daniel Segovia, Sr. On December 13th, 2025, in Oxnard, CA, “Baca,” as we lovingly called him, was called to be with the Lord with his dedicated and beautiful wife, Mary, by his side. His beloved children, along with his extended family and friends, were with him until he took...

Dec 12, 2025

Raul Bravo, 96, of Ventura, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1929, in Santa Paula, California, the third of five children of Magdalena and Leopoldo Bravo.

As a boy, he worked many jobs including as a migrant farmworker locally and in the California Central Valley before joining the U.S. Army. He served...

Dec 11, 2025

Virginia “Virgie” Ayala, also lovingly known as “Grandma Birdie,” age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fillmore, California, surrounded by loved ones.

Virgie was born on September 16, 1941, in Oxnard, California and resided most of her life in Fillmore, California. She lived a life rooted in love, family, and laughter. For many years, she worked at Camarillo State...

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

With grace and strength, Ellen Dewey passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by love. She lived a life defined by devotion to family, generosity to others, and an unwavering sense of independence that inspired all who knew her.

A loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured great-grandmother, Ellen was the heart of her family. Her love was steady and...

Dec 10, 2025