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Obituary: Raymond Smiley

Raymond Smiley, was born to Grady and Lenora Smiley, on July 13, 1951. He started his schooling with Dixie Land Elementary School, and went to Madera High School, where he met

Obituary: Leona Carol Pistoresi

Leona Carol Pistoresi, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 24, 2026, at the age of 84 following a brief illness. Born to Lawrence (Pat) and Juanita

Obituary: Patricia Louise Rollins

Lovingly known as Aunt Patty, Grandma, and Mom, Patricia Rollins went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Pat was born on Oct. 6,

Obituary: William “Gary” Morgan

William “Gary” Morgan, of Madera, CA, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on May 6, 1931, in Raven’s Branch, Tennessee, to William A. and

Obituary: Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Fernandez, 73, of Madera, CA, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. Lawrence was a resident of Madera, where he built a life centered around hard work, creativity, and family.

Obituary: Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen

Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen passed away on May 25, 2026, in Madera, CA. Born on May 9, 1950, in Sydney, Australia to Betty and Wayne Kilowsky, Cheryl was immediately adopted

Obituary: Vern Edwin Cochran

Vern Edwin Cochran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Fresno, California, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Madera, California, Vern

Obituary: Brian Roger Zabel

Brian Roger Zabel, the beloved son of Donald Arthur Zabel and Barbara Jean Rodgers, passed away on March 13, 2026. A graduate of Verdugo Hills High School, Brian spent his younger

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