Karen June Wulf, Beloved & devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, after a year & a half courageous battle with bone cancer. Born Karen June Gowens on August 17, 1949, she was the youngest child to Audie & Ethel (Azlin) Gowens & grew up in Firebaugh, CA. She later attended some college & graduated cosmetology school. After raising her two boys in Fresno & while raising her granddaughter Audie, she worked as a Macy’s cosmetic consultant for over 15 years. She had an eye for pretty, sparkly things & loved to go dancing!
Karen was preceded in death by her parents & eldest son, Ryan Wulf just 3 years ago. She is survived by her son, Corey Wulf; her granddaughter, Audie; and her brothers & sisters-in-law Wayne & Ellen Gowens; Ronnie & Joy Gowens; and nieces & nephews.
The family would like to thank the loving caregivers, friends & medical staff who took great care of her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Community Cancer Institute, at https://www.communitymedical.org/donate
She is eternally reunited with her parents and dancing with her son once again.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720, US, on October 5, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A graveside service will take place at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706, US, on October 6, 2026, at 11:00 am.
