Palm Memorial Worden Chapel
Palm Memorial Funeral Chapels offer several locations for California families to plan their funeral arrangements. We have a simple goal: to continuously provide services to meet the individual needs of every family we serve and to ensure they are comfortable and secure with the choices they make. To us, what we do is more than just a business; it's a commitment to care. Palm Memorial Funeral Chapels serve families of all faiths and cultures. Our bilingual staff members are ready to help you with all of your final arrangement needs. At our Palm Memorial Funeral Chapels, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. And for those thinking about planning their arrangements in advance, we offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. For a list of all locations, visit www.palmmemorial.com.
PALM MEMORIAL WORDEN FUNERAL CHAPEL
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Palm Memorial Worden Funeral Chapel serves the families of Chowchilla and the surrounding communities. As the only funeral home in Chowchilla, our staff takes great pride in providing professional, caring service at an affordable price. We offer a lovely chapel that seats 150 guests, an arrangement room and a visitation room.
Our Obituaries
Helen Louise Ralls
July 16, 1926 - May 14, 2013
Helen Louise Ralls, 86, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013, in Fresno.
Helen was born in Dodge City, Kansas, where she attended school through the 8th grade. Her fondest memories center on time spent with her beloved Grandma Barney. At 10, Helen was already babysitting for the local doctor and working as a cashier in her Aunt Lillian's Red Bird Café.
In the 9th grade, Helen...
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Wanda Lee Pettitt
August 8, 1936 - May 10, 2013
Wanda Lee Pettitt passed away peacefully in Madera, CA at the age of 76. Wanda was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Cleburn Cates on August 8, 1936 in England, AR. She was the yongest of 9 children. She graduated from England High School in 1955. Later that year she married Audice Lee Pettitt. They came to California to farm with his father, Orval Pettitt. She was a people greeter for Wal-Mart for 16...
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Elsie Lorraine Ramirez
August 10, 1920 - May 10, 2013
Mrs. Elsie L Ramirez, 92, of Chowchilla, CA, died May 10, 2013, in Madera, CA, born August 10, 1920.
Deacon Tony Dimaggio officiating.
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Jacob Schuh, Jr.
May 21, 1928 - May 7, 2013
Jacob Schuh Jr., age 84, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Chowchilla, CA. He was born on May 21, 1928 in Elk Grove, CA USA to his parents, Mr. Jacob Schuh Sr. and Mrs. Christine Schuh.
Jacob was the youngest of seven children. He married Dorothy Harris in El Nido, CA on November 27, 1948. They had three children. He attended Fresno State College. He worked in Civil...
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Mildred Louise Birch
July 20, 1927 - April 30, 2013
Mildred Louise Birch, age 85, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Madera, CA. She was born on July, 7 1927 in Seminole, OK, to her parents, Mr. Edward Saulisbury and Mrs. Minnie Saulisbury.
Mildred was the third of five children. She married William H. Birch. They had two children. She attended local schools, graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1945.
She was a...
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Drakkar Lloyd Ernest Lewis
August 9, 1994 - April 21, 2013
Drakkar Lloyd Ernest Lewis, age 18, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Madera, CA. He was born on August 9, 1994 in Oakland, CA to his parents, Mr. Kevin Thrower and Mrs. Raelena Lewis.
Drakkar was the oldest of three children. He attended Chowchilla High School and graduated in 2012. He was a current resident of Chowchilla, CA for 17 years. He was a student at...
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Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Kusa
February 24, 1943 - March 24, 2013
Gerald "Jerry" Kusa, age 70, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Fresno, CA. He was born on February 24, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, Joseph and Elsie Kusa.
Jerry was an only child. He married Barbara Houdek in Cleveland, Ohio on April 20 1963. They had 3 children. He attended Cleveland State and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor's in Business. Jerry was a...
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Alice Margaret Sandlin
November 5, 1924 - March 20, 2013
Alice Margaret (Henderson) Sandlin, age 88, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Chowchilla, CA. She was born on November 5, 1924 in Oklahoma to her parents, Mr. Marvin Henderson and Mrs. Jimmie Henderson.
Alice was the second of eight children. She had seven children. She was a current resident of Chowchilla, CA for fourty-two years. She enjoyed quilting and...
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Ronald Albert Silva
February 2, 1947 - February 27, 2013
Ronald Albert Silva, age 66, of Chowchilla, California, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Merced, California. He was born on February 2, 1947 in Merced, California to his parents, Albert George Silva and Vernie Colleen Silva.
Ronald was the youngest of two children. He was a current resident of Chowchilla, California for 66 years. He was employed by Orchard Supply Hardware in...
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Viola Allyne Clark
July 12, 1920 - February 12, 2013
Viola Allyne Clark, age 92, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Avalon Health Care in Chowchilla, CA. She was born on July 13, 1920 in Ozark, AR to her parents, Walter Earp and Mildred Earp.
Viola was the oldest child. She married Elbert Clark in Ozark, AK on November 7, 1936. They had 3 children. She was a current resident of Chowchilla for 32 years. She was a...
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Frank Hijos
February 18, 1921 - February 6, 2013
Frank Hijos, Jr., age 91, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Chowchilla, CA. He was born on February 18, 1921 in Chowchilla, CA to his parents, Mr. Francisco Hijos, Sr. and Mrs. Mercedes Hijos both of Spain. Frank was the oldest of two children.
He served in the U.S. Army for two years. A veteran of World War II, he earned three Bronze Stars, the American...
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Israel Mendoza
May 3, 1978 - January 28, 2013
Israel Mendoza, age 34, of Chowchilla, California, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 in Sacramento, California. He was born on May 3, 1978 in Madera, California to his parents, Mr. Alfredo Mendoza and Mrs. Gloria Mendoza.
Israel was the fifth of six children. He married Karen Richardson in Chowchilla, California on March 6, 2004. They had two children.
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George R. Renfroe
December 30, 1926 - January 8, 2013
George R. Renfroe, age 86, of Merced, CA, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Merced, CA. He was born on December 30, 1926 in Van Buren, AR to his parents, Mr. Earl Renfroe and Mrs. Myrtle (Gardenhire) Renfroe.
He married Dorris Devaurs in Reno, Nevada on July 31 1947. They had 2 children. He attended Chowchilla High School and graduated in 1944. He served in the Navy, in the Pacific...
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William Fletcher Smith, Jr.
March 10, 1923 - January 5, 2013
William Fletcher Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home, on January 5, 2013; in his favorite chair. William F. Smith, Jr. was born on March 10, 1923, in Fairbanks, LA to William F. Smith, Sr. and Margie Coreine Smith.
During his youth Bill was active in F.F.A., participating in activities with his father and in high school worked as a clerk in a local grocery store.
Bill met...
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Lee Bennett, Jr.
February 7, 1927 - October 26, 2012
Lee Bennett, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 26, 2012. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Lee was born on February 27, 1927, in Celina, Texas where he spent his early years. In 1935, he and his family moved to Chowchilla, California. He attended Wilson Grammar School and graduated from Chowchilla Union...
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Pete Rios, Jr.
April 5, 1994 - October 15, 2012
Pete Rios, age 18, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away on Monday, 10/15/2012 at Madera, CA. He was born on 4/5/1994 in Madera, CA to his parents, Mr. Pete Rios Sr. and Mrs. Lori Martinez. Pete was the second of 10 children. He attended Chowchilla High School. He was a current resident of Chowchilla Ca for 18 years. Pete was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church. He enjoyed football and boxing....
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Verga Lorene Dumas
August 3, 1916 - October 15, 2012
VERGA LORENE (BUFFINGTON) DUMAS, age 96, long-time resident of Chowchilla, California, died Monday, October 15, 2012.
Lorene was born on August 3, 1916 in Romance, Arkansas to Earl Barnett and Luvena (Prothro) Barnett.
She was preceded in death by her sister Irene Miller, her brother EJ Barnett, her first husband William S. (Bill) Buffington, and her second husband Jim Dumas.
Lorene is...
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Gail Carolyn Goble
August 16, 1927 - September 25, 2012
Mrs. Gail Carolyn Goble, 85, of Chowchilla, California, died September 25, 2012, at Madera, California, born August 16, 1927. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Gamboni of Chowchilla, California; sons Richard Cleverdon of Arizona & Michael Pearce of Oklahoma; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Walter Columbus Walter
May 22, 1925 - September 23, 2012
Walter Columbus Walter, 87, of Chowchilla died Sunday. Walter was survived by his brother John Walter of Texas.
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Kenneth Franklin Collier
January 16, 1934 - September 6, 2012
Kenneth Franklin Collier was born in Ravis, Oklahoma in 1934 to Frank and Ethel Collier.
As a young child Ken made the move with his parents to California, eventually settling in Chowchilla. Ken assisted his father in running the family dairy farm and attending Chowchilla High School where he graduated in 1952 followed by a 4 year service in the UnitedStates Navy.
Ken married Charline...
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Dorothy Mae Seals
June 8, 1925 - September 3, 2012
Dorothy M. Seals passed away peacefully on September 3, 2012 at her home in Chowchilla at the age of 87. She was born June 8, 1925 to Mose and Emily Evans on the ranch they homesteaded in 1916.
Dorothy's father bought a piano for her at age 5 and thus began a life long dedication and love of music. She played the piano/organ since age 10 at church. She also played the tuba, French horn, violin...
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Edward Elmer Thiel
June 26, 1930 - August 27, 2012
Edward Elmer Thiel- was born June 26th, 1930 in Fresno, California. He was extremely proud of his heritage. He was a great-grandson to German immigrants: Peter and Magnalina Thiel who landed in the late 1800's in Wisconsin. Ted and Ann Jordan of Le Grand also were maternal great-grandparents, a grandson to 1916 North Dakota immigrants to Chowchilla. Peter and Lousia Thiel, and Otto and Gurtrude...
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Calvin Eugene Ross
November 27, 1958 - August 26, 2012
Calvin was born on November 27, 1958 and passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
Calvin was a resident of Chowchilla, California.
He was survived by his daughters Tina, Shannon & Tanya Ross all from Chowchilla, CA and Tammy Ross of Fresno, CA.
Calvin belonged to E Clampus Vitus and the Bill Valley Horseshow League.
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Larry Lee Lucas
November 11, 1945 - August 12, 2012
Mr. Larry Lee Lucas, 66, of Chowchilla, CA, died August 12, 2012, at Chowchilla, CA, born to Ralph and Audry Lucas November 11, 1945. He is survived by his wife Ronnie Lucas of Chowchilla, CA; sons Gary Lucas of Chowchilla, CA, Reverend David Lucas of Chowchilla, CA, Ryan Lucas of Clovis, CA; sisters Sandy Kline of Sacramento, CA, Sharon Boyajian of Simi Valley CA and six grandchildren.
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Elena Mireles Espitia
February 9, 1935 - August 11, 2012
Elena Mireles Espitia, 77, known affectionately to her family as "La Bebita", passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The longtime Huron/Coalinga resident went to meet her beloved maker with her loving family by her side at the Avalon Care Center in Chowchilla, CA.
Elena was born February 9, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Higinio and Elena Mireles. She and her family have been involved...
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Jannell Cindy Cook
August 26, 1957 - July 25, 2012
Jannell Cindy Cook passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
Jannell was born on August 26, 1957 to Norma Jean Davison Asbury and William J. Asbury III in Merced, CA. She grew up in the Le Grand area attending local schools. She was active in 4-H, FFA and was a Past Honored Queen of the Job...
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Mary Curutchet Bump
January 17, 1925 - June 20, 2012
Mary Curutchet Bump was born January 17, 1925 to Bernard and Grace Curutchet and entered into peace June 20, 2012 in Chowchilla, CA.
Growing up in the Dairyland area, she attended the local elementary school and Chowchilla High School. During her school years, Mary was active in various school sports including girls' softball which she enjoyed very much and spoke of often.
It was while...
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Hallan Jerome Breashears
April 19, 1953 - June 13, 2012
Hallan Jerome Breashears, born April 19, 1953 to Hallan and Mary Breashears passed away June 13, 2012 in Merced.
Hallan was a truck driver.
He was preceeded in death by his parents Hallan and Mary Breashears and his son Hallan David Breashears.
Hallan was survived by his wife Debbie Breashears of Merced; daughter Kristiana Joyce Crow of Oklahoma; sisters Pam Douglas, Patricia Breashears,...
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Myra Ellen Bertrand
June 6, 1935 - May 25, 2012
Myra E Bertrand, 76, of Chowchilla, CA, passed away May 25, 2012, at Chowchilla, CA. She was born June 6, 1935 to Ernest and Jessie Smith in Phoenix, Arizona.
Myra is survived by her husband Tom Bertrand of Chowchilla, CA; daughters Vickie Cagle of Prundale, CA, Renee Nelson of Virginia Beach, VA; sons Frank Cagle of Prunedale, CA, Drakkar Lewis Bertrand of Chowchilla, CA, Orin Bertrand of...
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Herbert Fred Schuh
February 3, 1914 - May 21, 2012
Elder Herbert Schuh went to be home with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2012, at his home in Chowchilla.
Bro. Herbert was born to Jacob and Christina Schuh in Neeley, Idaho. He was the eldest of nine children.
When he was nine years old the family moved to California. In 1928, the family moved to the El Nido area where they began a dairy and farming operation. He attended Chowchilla High...
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Edward Ray, Jr.
February 26, 1921 - May 17, 2012
Edward Ray, born in Le Grand, CA on February 26, 1921 to Frank and Marie Ray. He attended Dairyland School and graduated from Chowchilla Union High School in 1940.
He met the love of his life, Odessa Fay Snider and married her June 30, 1942. As a young married couple he was a farmer and dairyman. Their first son Glen was born on February of 1945. Then in August of 1948 their son Danny was born...
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Bobby Wayne Allen, Jr.
November 12, 1970 - May 5, 2012
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Allen. He is survived by father Bobby Allen, Sr. of Chowchilla, CA; sister Kimberly Herring of Chowchilla, CA; brothers Kevin Allen & Chris Allen, both of Chowchilla, CA; four nieces; three nephews and one great-niece.
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Thomas Alton Dean
December 26, 1932 - April 26, 2012
Thomas Alton Dean was born in Oklahoma City, OK, December, 26th 1932. He entered into rest April 26, 2012 in the Fresno CA VA Hospice Care after a battle with Cancer.
He is survived by 6 children and 5 step-children, Judy and husband Mern Shephard of Wisconsin, Tom Dean Jr., Glen Dean both of Chowchilla, CA, David and wife Dawn Dean of Utah, Gary and wife Tawnya Dean, Timmie and wife...
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Herbert Henry Martens
August 28, 1943 - April 21, 2012
Herbert Henry Martens, 68, of Chowchilla, CA died April 21, 2012, at home. He was born to parents Henry and Edith Martens on August 28, 1943.
Herbert was a farmer.
A graveside service will be held at Chowchilla Cemetery on Friday, April 27 at 10am.
Deacon Tony Dimaggio will be officiating.
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Mary Ellen Vann
November 2, 1930 - April 19, 2012
Surrounded by her family and friends, Mary Ellen Vann passed away on Thrusday, April 19th, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California. Mary was born on November 2, 1930 in Stigler, Oklahoma. When she was four years old Mary moved to Chowchilla, California with her parents, Bill and Allie Welch, and later married her deceased husband, Chester Vann (48 years). Mary had resided in Madera...
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William Charles Bonfantini
September 20, 1939 - April 3, 2012
William Charles Bonfantini, 72, of Chowchilla, CA, died April 03, 2012, at Chowchilla, CA, born to parents Alexandro & Margaret Bonfantini on September 20, 1939 in Lodi, CA.
William was a cattle rancher all his life.
William is survived by sons Bart Bonfantini of Salinas, CA, Bret Bonfantini of Hollister, CA & Benn Bonfantini of Las Cruces NM; and sister Karen Neal of Modesto, CA.
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Nancy Elaine Morrison
July 29, 1960 - March 30, 2012
Nancy E Morrison, 51, of Madera, CA, died March 30, 2012, at Sacramento, CA, born to Carl & Betty Swayze in Parsons, Kansas July 29, 1960.
Nancy is survived by her husband David Morrison of Fresno, Ca.; daughter Shanda Morrison of Madera, Ca.; son Justin Morrison of Kansas; mother Betty Swayze of Kansas; sisters Carol Williams, Glenda Swayze & Carla Shores all from Madera, Ca.; brother Larry...
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Lauri Maria Leaym
May 1, 1960 - March 16, 2012
Lauri Marie Leaym was born May 1, 1960 to Janet Ledbetter (Leaym) and Bruce Leayn in Fresno, CA. She lived in Madera, CA all her life.
She went to school in Coarsegold & North Fork and later attended Yosemite High School. She loved the outdoors, riding horses, quads, camping, fishing, and hunting. She loved to have a big garden. She was a hard worker and she liked to help people. She was...
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Lana Kay Seymour
November 8, 1945 - March 12, 2012
Lana Seymour passed away March 12, 2012, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Lana was born Nov. 8, 1945, to parents, Eddie and Katy Thompson.
She graduated from Chowchilla Union High School Class of 1963. She went on to beauty college in Merced and worked as a hair dresser in Chowchilla for over 40 years. Lana married the love of her life, Glenn Seymour, on March 2, 1969.
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James Robert Gilliam
December 11, 1921 - March 12, 2012
James was born December 11, 1921 in Blythe, CA to Robert and Mattie Gilliam and passed away March 12, 2012 in Selma, CA. He is survived by daughters Trudy Childers of Santa Clara, CA. & Ginger Wilkins of Selma, CA; brother Melvin Gilliam of Chowchilla, CA.
He served in the U.S. Army and received many honors and was a member of the VFW Post 9896 in Chowchilla, CA.
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James Pierce Looney
July 28, 1925 - February 22, 2012
Mr. James P Looney, 86, of Chowchilla, CA., passed away February 22, 2012, in Chowchilla, CA., born July 28, 1925 in Washington state.
A Rosary will be held Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:30P.M. with a Funeral Mass the next day, Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:00P.M. Both services will be at St. Columba Catholic Church located at 213 Orange Avenue in Chowchilla, CA. The interment will...
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Mildred Bernice Hudspeth
November 30, 1928 - February 12, 2012
Mrs. Mildred B Hudspeth, 83, of Madera, CA, passed away February 12, 2012, at Madera, CA, born November 30, 1928.
Mildred is survived by Daughter Arlene & her husband Gary Hebden of Spokane, WA; Son Norman & his wife Lori Hudspeth of Chowchilla, CA; Sister Marlene & her husband Manuel Guaderrama of National City, CA; six Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.
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Herrlyn Josephine DeMoura
December 6, 1915 - January 25, 2012
Herrlyn Josephine DeMoura, born December 6, 1915 in Hollister Ca. to Frank & Mary Ray, passed away on January 25, 2012 in Chowchilla, Ca.
Herrlyn is survived by her daughter Lorraine Pettitt of Nevada; son Richard DeMoura of Davis, Ca.; sister Ester Danelli & brother Edward Ray both of Chowchilla, Ca.; three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Monday, January 30, 2012 at...
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Victor Luis Mendez
July 28, 1939 - January 25, 2012
Victor was born in Mexico on July 28, 1939 to Francisco and Avelina Mendez and passed away in Chowchilla, Ca. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel in Chowchilla, Ca. The Funeral Mass will be the next day Friday, February 3, 2012 starting at 10:00...
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Harold Eugene Alford
December 11, 1951 - January 23, 2012
Harold Eugene Alford born December 11, 1951 in Merced, Ca. to Robert Lee & Annie Mae Alford and died January 23, 2012 in Chowchilla, Ca. He is survived by his Wife Roberta Mae Ledbetter of Chowchilla, Ca.; Son Joe Alford of Merced, Ca.; Sisters Anita Chastain of Chowchilla, Ca. & Thelma Quillin of Fresno, Ca.; and Brother Jerry Alford also of Fresno, Ca. Harold had 4 grandchildren and 5 great...
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Minnie La Vern Thorne
September 5, 1922 - January 7, 2012
Minnie La Vern Thorne passed away on January 7, 2012 in Madera, Ca. Minnie was born to Elmer and Effie Wells on September 5, 1922 in Braden, Ok.
She is survived by daughters Nacy Hull and Dora McEuen, both of Chowchilla, Ca.; granddaughter Crystal Lairmore of Chowchilla, Ca.; great grandchildren Kieth Lairmore Jr., Kathie Dunnigan and Kalen Lairmore.
A Visitiation service will be held on...
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Dale Bennett
January 21, 1948 - January 4, 2012
Dale Bennett passed away on January 4, 2012, in Fresno, California at the age of 63. Dale was born to Harry and Lillian Bennett on January 21, 1948 in Merced, California. He attended Bethel and Dairyland Elementary schools in the Chowchilla area and graduated from Chowchilla Union High School in 1966.
He served for two years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S. Navy...
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Helen Rose Dill
January 28, 1920 - October 7, 2011
Helen Rose Dill, born to Harry and Ruth Caplener January 28, 1920 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas passed away on October 7, 2011 in Fresno, California.
Helen is survived by her son, Donald Dill of Oregon City, Oregon; daughters Carol Van Curen of Fresno, California & Ann Hugart of Exeter, California; sisters Margaret Davis of Atwater, California, Janice Lopez of Concord, California & Joanna...
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Raymond Joseph Rezendes
September 14, 1937 - September 27, 2011
Raymond Joseph Rezendes born to Joe Clarence Rezendes and Lillian Carmen Lopes on September 14, 1937 in Palo Alto, California entered into rest in Fresno, California September 27, 2011.
Raymond was survived by his wife Maria Rezendes of Chowchilla, California; daughter, Diana Starn of Atwater, California; son, Ray Rezendes of Chowchilla, California; brother, Richard Rezendes also of Chowchilla...
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Maria Rosario Brasil
July 12, 1924 - September 14, 2011
Maria Rosario Brasil was born to her parents, Jose Jacinto Torres and Maria Rosario Jesus, on July 12, 1924 in Vila do Topo S. Jorge, Azores and passed away September 14, 2011 in Los Banos, California.
Maria is survived by her daughter Ida Bettencourt of Turlock, California; her sons Horacio Brasil of Chowchilla, California and Lizuarte J. Brasil of Modesto, California.
A Visitation is...
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Pamela Kay Moffet
April 13, 1956 - June 6, 2011
Pam passed away suddenly on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the age of 55.
She was born in Madera, CA April 13, 1956 to Kenneth and Margaret Dickerson. She resided in Chowchilla, CA most of her life. She graduated from Chowchilla Union High School in 1974 and worked as an administative assistant at Bright's Nursery in Le Grand, CA.
Pam is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Raymond...
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Lugene Harding Nelson Davis
October 11, 1926 - May 24, 2011
On October 11, 1926 Rev. Lugene Hardin Davis (Buddy) was born to Lucy Davis and Lawrence Davis as the seventh of ten children in Imperial Valleym, Ca. He was know to his family and friends as Buddy Davis. He was a very hard working individual and loved to sing. He resided at Fairmead, Ca. since childhood. He was first married to Evelyn Edwards at the age of 21 with whom he had seven children with...
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Sadie Lee Whatley
August 16, 1917 - May 3, 2011
Sadie Lee Whatley, 93, died Monday, May 3, 2011, at her home in Chowchilla, CA. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family.
She was born August 16, 1917, in Stigler, Oklahoma, to Frank and Bessie Packer. She was baptised in 1962 by Troy Welch
Sadie married Doc Whatley in 1936 in Oklahoma and moved to California in 1948.
Her interests included family, gardening, quilting, and...
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Elmer August Schuh
January 5, 1925 - March 27, 2011
Elmer August Schuh, 86, a long-time resident of Chowchilla, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2011, in Merced.
Elmer was born in Elk Grove, California, to Jacob and Christina Schuh. He was one of eight children.
Elmer grew up in El Nido where he attended a one-room school house and later went to high school in Merced. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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William "Buster" Dickerson
December 9, 1915 - January 30, 2011
Floyd "Buster" Dickerson was born to Albert and Bertha Dickerson on December 9, 1915 in Atlas, AR. Buster went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 30, 2011 in Browns Valley, CA.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Allie, and his son Wendell.
He is survived by his son Herman Dickerson; daughter Ilene McDaniel; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;...
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Francis Anthony Zwinge
March 8, 1928 - November 4, 2010
Francis Zwinge, age 82, died peacefully Thursday, November 4th at his home.
Chowchilla is the town where Francis was born in 1928 and where he happily chose to live the rest of his life.
In 1951 he married his wife Marjie with whom he built a very loving home and a successful business. Francis and Marjie's son Bruce was added to their family in 1957.
Through the years Francis was...
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Gary Gene Saldana
June 12, 1950 - October 3, 2010
No services scheduled at this time.
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Thomas Clifton Nevatt
February 5, 1951 - October 1, 2010
Pastor Mac Hill officiating. Luncheon and Rembrance to follow.
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Pete John Batchkoff
September 9, 1957 - September 30, 2010
PETE JOHN BATCHKOFF (09/09/57 – 09/30/10)
Pete was born on September 9, 1957 at the Japanese Hospital in Los Angeles, CA., but grew up in Chowchilla, CA. After a brief 53 years, he was taken to be with Jesus on September 30, 2010.
Pete graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1975 and spent most of his adulthood working in the laboratory for Anderson Clayton. He was a unique man,...
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Alison Adelcie Thiel
February 14, 1958 - August 7, 2010
Alison Adelcie Handy Thiel, Born Feb 14, 1958 to Arthur Harry Handy and Marjorie Jane Handy and departed: Aug 7, 2010 at age 52. She was married May 30, 1981 to Douglas Thiel, a marriage which lasted for 29 years.
Preceded in death by her parents; her father in 1989 and her mother in 2001
She is survived by her husband Doug Thiel, one son, Robert Douglas Thiel, one daughter, Amy...
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