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Jose Heredia Flores

Jose Heredia Flores

Sep 16, 2025

Jose H. Flores passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with the love of his family surrounding him.

He was born in Camarillo, California, on December 7, 1940, to Estanislao and Maria Flores. Jose was dedicated to his role as a custodian at St. John’s Seminary for 37 years. Jose was a man of many interests, including fishing,...

Jose "Meño" Manuel Cabrera Sanchez

Jose "Meño" Manuel Cabrera Sanchez

Sep 16, 2025

Hoy recordamos la vida de Jose Manuel Cabrera Sanchez — un hombre de fe, de amor, de trabajo duro y de una fuerza tranquila. Aunque nuestros corazones están llenos de tristeza, también encontramos consuelo al saber que Manuel está ahora en paz, en la presencia de Dios.

Manuel fue un hombre cristiano y devoto, alguien que vivía su fe con humildad...

Maria Hinojosa

Maria Hinojosa

Sep 8, 2025

María Carmen (Godínez) Hinojosa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, tía, and friend, died at the age of 89 on September 8, 2025 surrounded by her children and family. María was born to Agustín and Petra Godínez in Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico on May 6, 1936.

She moved to Moorpark, California with her family in the early 1950’s, and held a variety of...

Ricardo Ramirez Contreras

Ricardo Ramirez Contreras

Sep 6, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Family Member, and Friend.

Tu Memoria Vivirá para Siempre y Los recuerdos son el legado más hermoso que nos deja quien amamos. Que Dios cuide el alma que se ha ido y consuele a los que quedan. 

Kenneth J. Baum

Kenneth J. Baum

Sep 1, 2025

Kenneth J. Baum, 78, of Ventura California, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.

He was born on December 6, 1946, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to Kenneth W. and Ida Baum. Kenneth grew up in Pennsylvania before proudly going into the service in September 1964. Serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, reflecting his lifelong passion...

Maria Ruano

Maria Ruano

Aug 29, 2025

Maria Ruano was born on July 18, 1957, in Gabriel Lopez, Zacatecas, Mexico, and passed away surrounded by her family’s love at home in Moorpark, California, on August 29, 2025, at the age of 68.

Maria faced great loss at a young age, losing both parents as a teenager. Through immense strength and faith, she built a life centered on love,...

Sharon Snow Bennett

Sharon Snow Bennett

Aug 28, 2025

Fillmore, California

Sharon Snow Bennett, 88, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters.

She was born in Hollywood, California in 1937. Sharon was a proud Fillmore granddaughter of the pioneering Youngs of Bardsdale and Snows of Sespe. While she grew up in Glendale, California, she spent many weekends visiting her grandparents and extended family in Fillmore...

Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Aug 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share that Patricia Navarro, went home to be with the Lord on August 14th, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Pat was born on November 25, 1957, in Casa Grande, Arizona, to Dora and Pancho Orozco. She was the oldest of four siblings—Junior, Sylvia, and Ralphie—and shared a close...

Chester G. Wong

Chester G. Wong

Aug 14, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution towards one of the following organizations:

• Stand to Reason http://str.org/donate

• Godspeak Calvary Chapel: https://pushpay.com/g/godspeak

• Or an organization of your choosing

Jaime Garza

Jaime Garza

Aug 7, 2025

Jaime Garza, 60, passed away after a brief battle with cancer, on August 7, 2025. He was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Losing him so quickly to his illness was devasting and heartbreaking for his family and friends.

Jaime was born at Saint John’s Hospital in Oxnard on October 11, 1964 to Flavio and Eva Garza....

Kraig Himle

Kraig Himle

Aug 6, 2025

Kraig Himle, an Ojai native who never met an engine he couldn’t improve, or an afternoon he couldn’t interrupt with the roar of horsepower, revved his last engine on August 6, 2025. Born on May 2, 1966, Kraig left us at the age of 59, no doubt racing ahead to make sure the garage in the great beyond meets his...

Leandra Martinez

Leandra Martinez

Aug 5, 2025

Leandra Martinez passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 96. She shared over 50 cherished years of marriage with her husband.

Leandra is lovingly remembered by her three children: James J. Martinez of Nevada, Elizabeth Stage (John) of Santa Paula, and Debi Billen (Scott) of Idaho.

She was a devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren: Leslie Martinez (Peter), Robert...