Visalia, CA Obituaries

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...

Cathrine Jennie Botello, born on March 29, 1955, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. A woman of deep faith, Cathrine was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, where she found comfort and st...

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...

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...

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 n...

John Stanley Martin was born on July 27, 1952 in Delano, CA to Winford Stanley Martin and Barbra Hill Martin. He was the third child among his siblings. A loving father, papa, and friend, John entered...

Betty Jo Maness was born at home on a cold winter night on December 28th, 1933. Word had been sent to the local doctor that he was needed at the Wallis home in Seminole, Oklahoma where her long life o...

Born on August 1, 1938, in Oakland, California, Frank grew up with a boundless curiosity, a generous heart, and a sense of humor that could brighten any room. He was a steady source of love and encour...

Ruth Grace Kimball, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 17, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1948, in Visalia, Califor...

Lee Edward Francis Coelho, a passionate advocate for workers, devoted family man, and lifelong enthusiast of Corvettes, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada. He was 76. Le...

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 ...

Bruce Edward Bardini, age 69, passed away on November 19, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Bruce was the eldest of five children born to Jack and Sallie Bardini in Merced, California. After his ...

Togetherness Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. . . . Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the same eas...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Frank was born August 2, 1947 in Vernon, Texas to Benjamin and Mary Ann Barker. After a brave battle, Frank passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, November 5, 2025 in Visalia, CA due to complicati...

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...

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 ...

Amir Ali, born on January 1, 1938, in Pakistan, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Amir Ali was a resident of Visalia, California.

Irene Marie Garza passed away unexpectedly, yet surrounded by family, on November 1, 2025 on the second anniversary of her husband’s death. She was 72 years old and a lifelong resident of Visalia. I...

Randy Paul Jones passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 46. Randy was born on March 21, 1979. He was a resident of Tulare, California.

Kathleen Michelle Condie was a woman who lived fully, loved deeply, and reflected God’s joy in every part of her life. From her first days in Fresno, California, on July 16, 1959, to her final, peacef...

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 ...

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...

My mom Ruby Castro Meeske went to her loving father in Heaven on October 14, 2025. She was 72 years old. Ruby was survived by her husband Kenn G. Meeske and her Kids; Ruby Garcia (husband David), Pete...

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...

God’s heavenly angels took Rueben (Bobo) Christopher Garcia home on October 15, 2025 at age 71. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rueb...

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 ...

Today we gather together with family and friends to bid farewell to our beloved Thomas Ray Roland. Tom entered eternal rest at the grand old age of 92 on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Visalia, Californ...

Clarence Hill’s long and productive life was full of family, travel, farming, gardening and socializing with his numerous friends. He had many varied business interests, but whenever there was an inq...

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...

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...

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...

Afterglow I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles When life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways. Of happy times and laugh...

Ellen Marie Logan (née Pearson) February 25, 1949 – October 1, 2025 Born to Albert and Joyce Pearson, who were in her heart and mind to the very end, she always loved outings and adventures with her c...

Remember Me In Quiet Days Remember me in quiet days, while raindrops whisper on your pane. Remember in your memories have no grief, let the joy we knew remain. Remember me if once you wake, to ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Fill Not Your Heart Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leavin...

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 ...

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...

Jacob “Jake” Romero was born and raised in Visalia, California. He attended Veva Blunt Elementary, La Joya Middle School, and graduated from Redwood High School before going on to earn his degree from...