Visalia, CA Obituaries

Betty Lou Lee was born on May 12, 1932 in Okemah, Oklahoma. She passed peacefully on February 6, 2026 in Visalia, California. Betty was married to Raymond A. Lee (deceased) on January 16, 1950. They w...

When I’m Gone When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember...

Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And n...

When I Must Leave You When I must leave you For a little while- Please do not grieve And shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you Through the years, But start out bravely With a gallant smile...

Creation's Flight With every changing of the season The sky has seemed to come and say Lift your thoughts towards the heavens Come and fly away Through life there is a beckon Toward a final flight T...

I Am Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free To follow the path God made for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To love, to l...

Creation's Flight With every changing of the season The sky has seemed to come and say Lift your thoughts towards the heavens Come and fly away Through life there is a beckon Toward a final flight T...

Juanita Antonia Sandoval was born on March 30, 1939, in Santa Ana, El Salvador. She passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 86. A visitation will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel, located at ...

Elwin James Didway, known as Jim Didway, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, comfortably at home with family by his side. Jim was born on March 31, 1954 in West Covina, Calif...

Leonard Junior Sackett, a beloved and adventurous individual, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on July 20, 1948, Leonard was a resident of Visalia, California, known for his hum...

Here She Comes I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand an...

No Time There’s no time for sad remembrances, because I’m home where I belong. I’ve conquered all my battles. I’ve even heard the trumpet’s song. I’ve climbed my highest mountain and I’ve reache...

Safely Home I am home in heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed. I am ...

Kathleen Eisele Murphy, affectionately known as “Kitsy,” passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Visalia, California, at the age of 76. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and fr...

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see, If the sun should rise & find your eyes filled with tears from me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you ...

To Laugh Often To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false ...

Footprints One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one ...

To Laugh Often To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false ...

Lowell was born on April 14, 1928, to F. Benjamin and Gladys Elizabeth Elliott in Dawn, MO. Near the time of Lowell’s birth, a baby named Corky was born in a popular comic strip. Lowell was given the ...

Our Lord Directs Our Way. God does not lead us year by year Nor even day by day, But step by step our path unfolds, Our Lord directs our way. Tomorrow's plans we do not know We only know this minute...

Kent Alan Woolley, born on May 8, 1939, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Visalia, California.

Pilo left this world bright and early on January 6th, 2026. His earthly story ended here with the sun shining outside and he in his home surrounded by his loving family. Pilo was a kindhearted soul,...

Phyllis Ramirez, a beloved and compassionate soul, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on July 16, 1954, Phyllis was a devoted and kind-hearted resident of Farmersville, California....

Patricia Ann Sturgeon, lovingly known as Patty Ann, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 96, following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Visalia, Ca, Patricia lived a vibrant life marke...

To Laugh Often To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false ...

To Laugh Often To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false ...

No Time There’s no time for sad remembrances, because I’m home where I belong. I’ve conquered all my battles. I’ve even heard the trumpet’s song. I’ve climbed my highest mountain and I’ve reache...

Jose Santos Santa Cruz Alvarado was born on November 1, 1948, in Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico. He passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family...

William J. “Bill” Richmond of Visalia, CA, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 82. Bill was born on October 28, 1943, to Vance and Flora Richmond in Gowanda, New York. He attended school ...

William Y Casillas, born on September 7, 1949, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a resident of Visalia, California.

Sabrina Lynn Johnson was the heart of every room she entered. She grew up in Woodlake, California, where her love for family, laughter, and togetherness began and never faded. Sabrina was full of lif...

Here She Comes I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand an...

Petra Dorado, a beloved, faithful, gentle, kind-hearted, and selfless woman, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 23, 1942, in Loving, New Mexico, Petra was the firstbor...

Deborah Kaye Longendorf died of Alzheimer’s on December 28, 2025 at Kaweah Health Hospital. She was born in Fresno on October 27,1953 to George and (Opal) Maxine Longendorf. She was a student at Del...

Upon the Seashore I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and w...

Yesenia "Yesi" Cano, a beloved, gentle, and brave soul, passed away on December 24, 2025 in Visalia, California, at the age of 50. Yesi was born on September 5, 1975, in Houston, Texas. Yesi touched ...

In Loving Remembrance As children, we can't comprehend or fully realize the meaning of our parent's love, how tender and how wise. The patience and forgiveness that are part of every day, the unexpect...

Ruth Juarez 63, of Visalia passed away December 20, 2025. Born in Tulare, California on July 11, 1962, to Amado and Eusebia Juarez. She is survived by her son Isaac Moses Juarez Garcia and her husband...

To Laugh Often To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false ...

To Those I Love When I am gone, release me, let me go. You musn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Just be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave ...

Sharon Marlene Sullivan, born on August 30, 1935, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 90. Sharon was a resident of Visalia, California.

Roberta "Robin" Jeanine Spencer, a resident of Yokuts Valley, California, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on October 6, 1959, in Exeter, California, Robin was known for her ge...

Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And n...

Our beloved Rodrigo “Rod" Jacobo passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday, December 17th with his family by his side. He was a loving husband to wife Cecilia and the most wonderful father to daught...

Reverend Kenneth Gordon Crabtree was born in the small town of Socorro, New Mexico, on July 23rd, 1938. He spent his early years in New Mexico until his family relocated to Durango, Colorado in the 19...

Velda Faye Sheppard (née Watts), age 92, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Fresno, California, following a short illness. She was born on August 10, 1933, in Longdale, Oklahoma. In 1945, ...

In Loving Memory of Ysidro Navarrette Duran Jr. October 22, 1944 – November 30, 2025 Ysidro Navarrette Duran Jr., of Clovis, CA, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed awa...

I Am Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free To follow the path God made for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To love, to l...

Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And n...

In Loving Remembrance As children, we can't comprehend or fully realize the meaning of our parent's love, how tender and how wise. The patience and forgiveness that are part of every day, the unexpect...