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10A Thursday, September 8, 2016 tulareadvanceregister.com Times-DeltaAdvance-Register Alfaro, Robert M. 44, Visalia, Aug. 26, 2016. There will be no Obituary Policy The Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register report deaths and funeral information, at no charge. For a fee, obituaries can also include additional information and a photo(s) in print and online at VisaliaTimesDelta.

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Obituary notices are submitted for publication by the funeral home handling the arrangements. Although the Visalia Times-Delta Tulare Advance-Register regrets any errors that may appear in obituaries, accuracy for these notices is the responsibility of the funeral home. Requests for corrections should be directed to the appropriate funeral home. Thank you for choosing the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register Doneva Shepherd Kaserman April 10, 1921 Aug. 25, 2016 AUBURN Doneva Shepherd Kaserman, age 95, passed away Aug.

25, 2016 in Auburn. She was born April 10, 1921 in Wichita, KS, was adopted by Donald Eva Shepherd. She attended schools in Dodge City St. John, KS, graduating in 1939. She worked in St.

John Wichita. In 1946, she married John Edward Shepherd in Cheyenne, WY. They lived in Cheyenne Wheatland, WY until 1962 when they moved to CA. When he passed away in 1965, Doneva went to work at Bank of America in Visalia, transferring to Auburn, CA in 1973 when she married Edwin D. Kaserman.

She retired in 1982, filling her time with volunteering and RV travel. She is survived by her children: Pat Sikora (Bob) of Redwood City, Mike Shepherd Steve Pereira (Carla) of Chico, Donna Walsh (Bill) of Meadow Vista, and grandchildren Jason Shepherd, Tiffany Andrews, Joshua Sikora their families, nine great-grandchildren, nieces, Kathy Kelly Mary Jo Kahler, their families. She was pre-deceased by her parents, brother Sanford, daughter Terri, both husbands. Interment graveside services, Visalia Cemetery at 9:00 am Sept. 10, 2016.

Memorial services, Oct. 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at Parkside Church at 3:30 pm at Oakwood Village, both in Auburn. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Parkside Church Building Fund. services. Canales, Christine 59, Woodlake, Aug.

29, 2016. Private services. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millermemorialchapel. com. Arrangements untrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel.

DeSoto, Gloria L. 67, Porterville, Sept. 04, 201 6. Visitation will be held Sept. 12, 2016, 3PM to 7PM, with service at 6PM, Myers Chapel, Porterville.

Graveside service will be held Sept. 13, 2016, 1 1AM, Hillcrest Memorial park, Porterville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Eppler, Cecil Verdell 83, Visalia, Sept. 01 201 6.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 1 2, 201 6 from 5 7 pm at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1 1 20 W. Goshen Ave. in Visalia, CA. Arbor services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W.

McCabe Road in Santa Nella, CA. Remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Foundation. Miller Memorial Chapel, www.millerchapel.com Garfield, Patrick "Slider" 76, Tule River Indian Reservation, Sept. 06, 2016. Visitation will be held Sept.

9, 2016, 5PM, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mission, Tule River Indian Reservation with the Rosary at 6PM. Mass will be held Sept. 1 0, 201 6, 1 0AM, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mission, Tule River Indian Reservation. Interment at Lower Reservation Cemetery, Tule River Indian Reservation. Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral Cremation Service.

Hahn, Ronald Arthur 60, Tulare, Aug. 31, 2016. Services were held September 3, 2016 in Visalia, Ca. Sterling Smith Funeral Home. Hurd, John Wesley 78, Minneapolis, MN, Aug.

29, 2016. Visitation will be held Sept. 11, 2016 from 4PM to 7PM, Myers Chapel, Porterville. Graveside service will be held Sept. 12, 2016, 12PM, Woodville Cemetery, Woodville.

Myers Funeral Service Crematory. O'Neal, Thelma Maxine 82, Porterville, Sept. 03, 201 6. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com.

Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Tenpenny, John Wallis 80, Terra Bella, CA, Aug. 29, 2016. Graveside service will be held Sept. 14, 2016, Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, CA.

Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Tollison, Alice 98, Visalia, Sept. 04, 2016. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 3 6 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1 1 20 W.

Goshen Visalia, CA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1 1 20 W. Goshen Visalia, CA. Interment will follow at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1 300 W.

Goshen Visalia, CA. Miller Memorial Chapel, www.millerchapel.com Vasquez, Victoria Rose 36, Visalia, Sept. 05, 201 6. Visitation will be held at 4 PM till 7 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Visalia District Cemetery.

Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, www.salseranddillard.com Manuel Hernandez Rios December 9, 1926 August 30, 2016 WOODLAKE Manuel was born in Durango, Mexico to Fortino and Maria Rios on December 9, 1926. He passed away on Aug 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. In 1944, Manuel moved to Harlingen, TX where he met the love of his life Antonia Rodriguez while working at a restaurant. They were married February 23, 1949 and started their family shortly after. He loved his wife dearly and always took care of her.

They remained together for over 67 years of marriage. In 1962, he moved his family to California and eventually settled in Woodlake. He built his family their home with (through) the self-help program, many (of his) children helping with the build. Manuel continued to work on his house throughout the years with plans of painting his house this year. (There) they raised their ten children while he worked as a handyman.

After their kids had grown, they went on to become foster parents to over 180 children, some of whom remained in touch with them and are considered part of his family. Manuel enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest. He enjoyed going to Pismo Beach and walking along the shoreline of the ocean with his wife. He loved to cook breakfast for his family on weekends and piece together puzzles in the evenings. He loved Jehovah God and honored him every day.

He was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness on April 11, 1970 in Ventura, CA. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Salvador, two sisters Maria and Francisca, and his beloved son Gilbert Rios. Manuel is survived by over 180 family members (ranging) from children to great great-grandchildren, his sister (Maria) and many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his wife, Antonia. Three daughters: Irma (Jose) Sanchez, Araceli (Greg) Morentin, and Cindy.

Six sons: Jesse, Manuel, Joel (Evelyn), Ruben (Mary), Rudy (Michelle) and Danny. He also leaves behind his granddaughter Zulema (John) Price whom he lived with for many years. He will be greatly missed by all but we will always cherish the wonderful memories. There will be a memorial service for him on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Woodlake, CAat4PM. His viewing will be on Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 at 1PM at Salser and Dillard Memorial Chapel with services at 3PM.

A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com Jimmy Eugene Dennis October 26, 1946 September 02, 2016 TULARE On Friday, September 2, 2016, Jimmy passed peacefully in his home at the age of 69. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Naomi Dennis. He is survived by his loving sister Geneva Correia and brother Bob Dennis, his ex-wife Sandy Dennis and his 3 children; Randy (Guida) Dennis, Amy (Mark) Avila and Jamie (Sam) Arenas. Jimmy leaves behind his four precious grandchildren; Makayla Acosta, Seth Avila, Aubrie Arenas, Kalexto Arenas and another grandchild due in November. Jimmy also leaves behind his precious great grandchild Amenah Navarro.

Jimmy touched the hearts of many people with his sense of humor and his uplifting spirit. Graveside services will be held at Tulare District Cemetery, 900 E. Kern Ave on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 1886 W. Inyo Tulare. Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service Alves, Edward 89, Pismo Beach, August 30, 2016.

Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 8th, at Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 9th, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lemoore with burial to follow at Lemoore Cemetery.

Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel. Betry, Ethel Lucille 93, Porterville, Aug. 26, 201 6. Service will be held Sept. 9, 2016, 10AM, Henderson Avenue Baptist Church, Porterville.

Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Buford, Lucy Elizabeth "Beth" 91 San Jose, CA, August 29, 201 6. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service for mom at the Pavillion in The Visalia Cemetery on Friday, September 9th, at 1 1 :00 A.M., 1 300 W. Goshen Ave, Visalia Ca.

93291 The family invites you to join them following the service at The Vintage Press Restaurant on their patio, 21 6 Willis St, Visalia. Curiel, Cecilio 90, Visalia, Aug. 30, 201 6. Visitation will be held at 5 PM till 8 PM with a Rosary being prayed at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 201 6 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1 1 AM on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Salser and Dillard followed by interment at Visalia District Cemetery.

Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, www.salseranddillard.com Feller Ralph Harold 46, Tulare, July 1 4, 201 6. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at Tulare Cemetery, 900 E. Kern Ave, Tulare, CA on Friday, September 9, 201 6. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, wwwsalseranddillard.com Garfield, Patrick "Slider" 76, Tule River Indian Reservation, Sept. 06, 2016.

Visitation will be held Fri, Sept. 9, 2016, 5PM, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mission, Tule River Indian Reservation with the Rosary at 6PM. Mass will be held Sat, Sept. 10, 2016, 10AM, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mission, Tule River Indian Reservation. Interment at Lower Reservation Cemetery, Tule River Indian Reservation.

Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral Cremation Service. Kyle, Margaret Katherine 94, Exeter, Sept.1 201 6. Visitation will be held on Wed, Sept. 7, 201 6 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Thurs, Sept.

8, 201 6 at 6:00 pm at Calvary Worship Center. Burial will be in the Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Evans Miller Guinn Chapel.

Limbird, Grant Ellroy 99, Visalia, August 18, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 9, 201 6 at the Woodlake Cemetery at 10 am. McKinzie, Liddie 75, Pixley Aug. 30, 2016. There will be a Memorial Service at 1 1 :00 a.m, on Friday, September 9, 201 6 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel 1 32 W.

Kern Ave, Tulare. Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service. Nieves, Juana 79, Resident of Dinuba, Sept. 01 201 6. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Sterling Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba and a Funeral Service on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00 am at Cutler Spanish 7th Day Adventist Church with interment to follow at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba.

Sterling Smith Funeral Home Dinuba. www.sterlingsmithfd.com O'Neal, Thelma Maxine 82, Porterville, Sept. 03, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 9, 201 6 at 2:00 PM at the Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com.

Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Pinheiro, Virginia Delores 90, Tulare, Aug. 27, 201 6. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 8, 201 6 from p.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.

Recitation of the Rosary will be on Thursday, September 8, 201 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the old Tulare cemetery. Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.

Rios, Manuel Hernandez 89, Woodlake, August 30, 201 6. There will be a memorial service for him on Friday, September 9, 201 6 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Woodlake, CA at 4 PM. His viewing will be on Saturday, Sept 10, 201 6 at 1 PM at Salser and Dillard Memorial Chapel with services at 3PM. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, wwwsalseranddillard.com Ruiz Joey 41, Visalia, Sept.

01, 2016. A public viewing will be held Friday, September 9, 201 6 from 4 pm-8 pm at the Peers Lorentzen Funeral Home, 1 32 W. Kern Ave, Tulare, CA. The Ruiz family would like to extend an invitation to a celebration of life service to be held at the Bennett's Ranch 26801 Road 1 32, Visalia, CA 93277 on September 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service.

Saesee, Jasae 46, Porterville, Aug. 30, 201 6. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 3 7 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1 1 20 W. Goshen Ave.

in Visalia, CA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Visalia Public Cemetery immediately following services. Miller Memorial Chapel.

www.millerchapel.com Salmon, Sueleeka Evelyn 81 Bakersfield, Sept. 01 201 6. Graveside service will be held Thurs, Sept. 08, 2016, 1 1AM, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory.

Villarreal, Cristoval "Chris" 61, Visalia, Aug. 30, 2016. Visitation will be held at 4 PM till 8 PM with a Rosary being prayed at 6 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Visalia at 10 AM on Friday, September 9, 2016.

Interment will be at Visalia District Cemetery. Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. salseranddillard. com Lucy Elizabeth "Beth" Buford November 16, 1924 August 29, 2016 SAN JOSE, CA Lucy Elizabeth "Beth" Buford passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 29, 2016, at her home in San Jose, Ca. with family by her side.

She was born on November 16, 1924, the beloved daughter of Maggie Sweeney Dalton and Hugh Benton Dalton. Like her mom, she was a native Californian, and her dad was born in Kentucky. She was the eldest of two children. Her brother, Jim Dalton, predeceased in 1981. Beth is survived by her only child, Beverly Ashburn of Los Gatos, son-in-law, Tom Ashburn, granddaughter, Kimberly Ashburn Roa (Christian) of San Jose, grandson, Matthew Ashburn of Los Gatos, and great granddaughter, Whitney Elizabeth Roa of San Jose.

Whitney always put a big smile on "GG's" (Great Grandma's) face. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Bertha Buford (Winston predeceased), and Charles Buford (Bonnie predeceased), and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Mom was born and raised on the family ranch in Visalia, Ca. on Demaree Rd. She attended elementary school at Willow School which was located at the corner of her families ranch on Demaree and Riggin Rd.

The building still sits on that corner. She attended Redwood High School. She lived on the family ranch her whole life, until she met the "love of her Raymond Pierce Buford (predeceased, March 2014). They married on April, 14, 1947, and had a wonderful life together for 66 years, they were just one month short of 67 years. They made their home in Ivanhoe, Ca.

for most of those years, until they moved to San Jose, Ca. in 2004 to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. We were blessed to have them both in close proximity for 10 and mom for 12 years. She will be greatly missed by all of us for her happy, sweet, loving disposition, and her thoughtful, helpful ways. She was a homemaker all of her married life.

She got great joy and pleasure providing a home for her family. She kept an immaculate home and she was a great cook! Everyone who knew her, knew this about her. Mom was a sweet caring person who saw the good in everyone. She loved being around her family and friends. She loved family picnics, church potlucks, going out to dinner, and all social gatherings, even if it was just around one of her aunt's tables with her mom, everyone visiting, and drinking coffee or ice tea.

The "good old Mom dad were devoted Christians, it was a very big part of their lives. They attended The Church of Christ in Ivanhoe for many years. Mom taught Sunday school for several years, she enjoyed the children very much. From time to time she would take them for fun activities like skating the movies. She was also active in their weekly Ladies Bible Study.

For many years of their Christian life, mom dad would attend church on Sunday morning, go out for lunch, and then spend the afternoon visiting the elderly, and the sick in hospitals and nursing homes. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service for mom at the Pavilion in The Visalia Cemetery on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., 1300 W. Goshen Visalia Ca. 93291. The family invites you to join them following the service at The Vintage Press Restaurant on their patio, 216 Willis Visalia.

If you should wish, in lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to a charity of your choice, or, because of her great love for all animals, to The Valley Oak SPCA in Visalia, 29010 California 99, Visalia, Ca. 93277, or The Silicon Valley Humane Society, 901 Ames Milpi-tas, CA 95035, made in mom's name. Pearl Christeen James Nov. 06, 1938 Sept. 05, 2016 FARMERSVILLE Pearl Christeen James was born in Daisy OK on November 6, 1938 to Albert and Velma (Shields) McGill.

She passed away on September 5, 2016 in Visalia CA at the age of 77. She was a cook for the Farmersville School District for over 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lome James. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Jodie Faiman and husband Randy; her son Mark William James; grandchildren Jeremy (Hayley) Faiman and Katie (Ricky) Morley; sisters Mildred Rogers and Wanda Taylor. She is also survived by her greatgrandchild Blain James Faiman, Shane Timothy Faiman, Abigail Christeen Morley and Payton Rose Morley as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Calvary Worship Center, 3890 South Lovers Lane in Visalia. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Rosa Munoz Sept. 30, 1957 Sept.

02, 2016 VISALIA Rosa was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and sister who always put her family first. She lived a short but full life, touching so many lives along her path. She was full of humor and her personality was one that stuck with you forever. She enjoyed above everything spending time with her grandchildren and taking them on outings. She was loved by all who were lucky enough to know her and will be greatly missed.

Rosa is survived by son; Fernando Marcello Cantu of Visalia, daughter; Guadalupe Guzman of Idaho. She is also survived by brothers, Juan Munoz, Roy Munoz and Benny Munoz; sisters, Tammy Munoz, Viola Munoz and Donna Munoz and grandchildren; Fernando Cantu Noah Cantu and Raven Guzman. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at at Salser Dillard Funeral Chapel. Burial will be Private. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.

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