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Obituary: Lawrence F. Lihosit

Long time Madera resident Lawrence F. Lihosit, 75, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maggie, their sons Zeke and Anson, as well

Obituary: June Marie Stephenson

June Marie Stephenson, 97, passed away on Oct. 17, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. June is survived by her son, Steve (Martha) Stephenson of West Des Moines; daughter, Lisa Goss of

Obituary: Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson, age 74 passed away at her home in Madera, CA, on Oct. 23, 2026. Patricia was born in Tulare, CA, on Oct. 5, 1952, to the late Roy

Obituary: In Loving Memory of Betty Lou Montgomery

Betty Lou Montgomery passed away peacefully in Fresno, California surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. Betty Lou was born in Fresno on July 13, 1931, to F.

Obituary: Robert Steven Arias

Robert Steven Arias passed away on Oct. 10, 2026. Born in Madera, California, to Raymond and Juanita Arias, Robert was the youngest of three siblings; Raymond and Patty Arias. He graduated

Obituary: In Loving Memory of Ramon Villafan Martinez, March 18, 1935-Sept. 27, 2026

Ramon Villafan Martinez, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2026, in Madera County. He was born on March 18, 1935, in La Jolla,

Obituary: Ignacia Ybarra

Nacha was born July 31, 1930, in Tempe Arizona to Luis and Rosa Gloria. She was an only child but was always surrounded by her aunts, uncles, and many cousins. The

Obituary: Eddie Rincon

Eddie Rincon, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 51, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 27, 1975,

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