Eula Judith Tritch

Eula Tritch (née Eula Judith Jewel Starling) was born on December 31, 1928 in Maysville, Oklahoma, and passed away on November 16, 2025 in Fresno, California. The youngest of 13 children, she came to the San Joaquin Valley with her family when she was seven years old, settling near Porterville, California. After high school she worked as a telephone operator for several years and served as the vice president of her labor union. In 1953 she married Alfred Tritch, and together they raised five children in Terra Bella and later in Porterville.

As the children grew older, Eula returned to school and earned a Psychiatric Technician license and later an Associate of Arts degree from Porterville College. She worked at Porterville State Hospital until her retirement.

Eula was a talented quilt maker, creating dozens of beautiful patchwork quilts for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other special people. Her love of reading inspired her children to develop a strong love of reading and learning.

She is survived by her children, Marla Yoshida, Rebecca Southwick, Janel Ontiveros, Bruce Tritch, and Kerry Tritch, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Tritch.

Eula spent her life taking care of people, both at home and in her work. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 24th at 10 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 5435 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.