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Juanita "Jennie" Flores

Juanita "Jennie" Flores

Jun 5, 2025

Juanita “Jennie” Flores, 79, of Oxnard, Ca peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her Husband and family.

Jennie was born in Oxnard, Ca to Dolores Hernandez and Florentino Neri. She met the love of her life, Anastacio “Sonny” Flores when she was 14 years old and he was 16 years old. Excited to start their new lives together,...

Ralph Bonilla

Ralph Bonilla

Jun 5, 2025

Ralph Armond Bonilla passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 67, in Ojai, California. Ralph was born on December 7, 1957, in Ventura and attended local schools, living in Ventura County his entire life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Erma Bonilla, his brothers Bobby Baca, Ricky Baca, Ronnie Bonilla, and his sister Annette...

JoDee Buchanan

JoDee Buchanan

May 27, 2025

JoDee was born on June 20th 1935 in Porterville California in Tulane County. Her parents were Lorie Coolidge-Richter and William Richter. She grew up in Northern California, not too for from San Francisco close to olive trees and grape vines. Later after her sister Lynda Lorie Richter was born, the family moved to Lindsay California. Although the second world war...

Helen Holm

Helen Holm

May 24, 2025

Helen Marie Holm, 79, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Moorpark, California, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, Helen lived a full life, traveling and living across the globe. Known for her sassy attitude, unwavering integrity and selflessness, she cherished moments with her family and friends above all.

Helen was a dedicated,...

Sarah Giroux

Sarah Giroux

May 22, 2025

Sarah Marie Giroux passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. She was a radiant soul who embraced life with open arms and an adventurous spirit. Sarah left this world far too soon, but her legacy of laughter, love, and fearlessness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on August 30, 1986, in Ventura, California, Sarah...

Aurora Olivera

Aurora Olivera

May 22, 2025

Aurora Olivera, our family matriarch, was born on April 28th, 1942, in Tijuana Mexico to Amelia Espinoza and Miguel Olivera Castillo. She moved to Oxnard, California in April of 1952. Aurora was a resident of Ventura County the remainder of her life. She passed away peacefully on May 22nd 2025, at her home in Oxnard. Above all, Aurora was a...

Mateo Magallanes

Mateo Magallanes

May 21, 2025



Mateo “Mattie” Magallanes was born May 1, 1971 in Zacatecas and passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025 at the age of 54. Mattie arrived with his family at a very young age growing up in Cabrillo Village in Ventura where he attended local elementary and middle schools and attended Buena High School.

Mattie was gentle, humble & kind. He loved...

Julio Salazar

Julio Salazar

May 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and dear friend, Julio Salazar, who left us on May 20, 2025, at the age of 35.

Julio was a man of faith-kind, respectful, and loving to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was always present for those he loved, always willing to...

Vilma Gacutno Latham

Vilma Gacutno Latham

May 20, 2025

It is with immeasurable sadness we announce the passing of Vilma Gacutno Latham (Vilma Modesto Gacutno), who unexpectedly departed this life on May 20th, 2025, at the young age of 63. Born on December 6, 1961, in Basey, Samar, Philippines, Vilma’s life was a beautiful testament of love, warmth, kindness, compassion, generosity, and selfless devotion to the care of others.

Vilma...

Amy Sue Wood Kline Gage

Amy Sue Wood Kline Gage

May 19, 2025

Amy Sue Wood Kline Gage died on May 19, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Fillmore, California. She was 81. Amy is survived by her beloved husband John, daughter Laura Kline Bartels and husband Bill; daughter Grace Kline; daughter Suzannah de Moll and husband Todd Hight; grandchildren Nico Kline Bartels; Hannah Kline Bartels; Matthew Kline Bartels;...

Patricia Soto

Patricia Soto

May 19, 2025

Patricia Ann Soto passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19th, in Fillmore, CA. Patty was born in Fallon, Nevada, on February 23rd, 1960, to Joe and Bonnie Farrell. The family moved to Camarillo, CA, in 1972, where she attended Monte Vista Junior High and Rio Mesa High School. She held many fond memories of her upbringing in Navy housing. On...

Ricardo Melendez

Ricardo Melendez

May 14, 2025

Surrounded by family, Ricardo Shadowdancer Ortega Melendez was gathered into the arms of his Creator, his beloved parents Simon and Margarita, and his Ancestors, as the sun set on May 14, 2025, in his homeland of Ventura, California.

A U.S. Air Force veteran and respected Chumash Elder, Shadowdancer was descended from thirteen generations of California Spanish and Mexican ancestry. He was...

Ralph Deguardi

Ralph Deguardi

May 13, 2025

Ralph DeGuardi, 87, of Moorpark, California, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born Rafaeli DeGuardi, known to his family as ‘Sonny’, on September 18, 1937, at home in Chicago, Illinois. He was the last and youngest child of Andrianna Lopes DeGuardi and Rosario DeGuardi. He is survived by his daughter Susan DeGuardi Pavone, grandson Kevin, daughter Diane...

Dorothy "June" Wise

Dorothy "June" Wise

May 11, 2025

Our dear mother Dorothy “June” Wise sadly passed away from heart failure on May 11, 2025 at the age of 90. She was a wonderful mother to her “two boys” and was always there when we needed her most offering support, wisdom, encouragement, advice and love in abundance. Mom was a friend to many a cherished member of the city...