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FD Lic. local Wednesday, December 10, 2003 Visalia Times-Delta DEATHS Church, Visalia. Burial will be at Visalia District Cemetery. Adrian Aguilar Child Adrian Isaiah Aguilar of Visalia was born on Dec. 23, 2001, with a life threatening disease.

Adrian lost his battle on Dec. 8,2003, at the age of 2 years. Adrian brought great love and pleasure to his family and will be missed by his loving parents, Javier Aguilar and Andrea Montoya; Adrian his brother, Eric Aguilar Aguilar; grandparents, Irene Cardona, Linda Montoya and Julian Montoya; his aunts, Cristina Saldana, Irene Chavez, Yolanda Aguilar, Cindy Sanchez, Virginia Montoya, Paula Marquez, Marcella Cabrera, Juanita Cabrera, Crystal Rodriguez; his uncles, Jose Chavez, Angel Montoya, Fonzie Montoya, Manuel Rodriguez and Jessie Saldana; numerous cousins and extended family. Visitation will be noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W.

Goshen Visalia. Evening services will be 5 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at St.

Mary's Catholic Vel Bowman Husband, Dad, Bapa Longtime resident of Visalia Vel Bowman passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. Vel lived a long and happy life and was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Lillian, and grandson, Aaron. Vel and Lillian owned and operated The Gallery Antiques for many years. He i is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Pat and Chuck Watkins, Judy and Chuck Fell, Nancy and Jim Whitt; grandchildren, Tony, Shannon, Ethan and Annie; great-grandchildren, Alex, Nicholas, Tucker, Cyrus, Madlyn and Anson.

A celebration of his life will be at a later date. Michael Churchill Painter Michael Joe Churchill, 49, of San Diego died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. He was a painter. No services at this time.

Arrangements are by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Condolences may be e-mailed to Josie Cruz Homemaker Josie Cruz, 60, of Exeter died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m.

Sunday at Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel. Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Exeter.

Burial will be at Exeter District Cemetery. Alice Dudukian Legal secretary Alice Dudukian, 81, of Visalia passed away on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Visalia. Alice was born in Fitchburg, on Nov. 1, 1922, to Nicholas and Anne Hagopian.

She graduated from Cliffside Park High School in New Jersey in 1940. She moved to Pasadena in 1952, where she met and married Mr. Richard Dudukian in Fresno in 1954. The couple made their home in Fresno until 1971 at which time they moved to Visalia. Alice was a member of St.

Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Yettem where she was a member of the Ladies Society. Richard and Alice also belonged to the Mr. and Mrs. Club of St. Mary.

She volunteered at Sister Ursula's Kitchen and she enjoyed reading and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Richard Dudukian of Visalia; children, Richard Dudukian of Huntington Beach, Debby Bagdasarian and husband, Sam of Fresno, Judy Skaff and husband, Michael of Exeter; five grandchildren, Dana, Gina, Nicholas, Adrienne and Kevin. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. today at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W.

Goshen Visalia. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Yettem. Burial will be at Ararat Cemetery, Fresno.

Remembrances may be made to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, P.O. Box 367, Yettem, CA 93670. David Enns Business owner David Herman Enns, 79, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003.

He owned and operated a country grocery store, Kings River Grocery. Visitation was held Monday at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Reedley Cemetery. Cyndy Flores Cyndy is survived by husband, Tony; two children, John and Marissa; her parents; a brother, Steve Chedester; grandparents, Richard and Bobbie Nelson. Cyndy Memorial serFlores vices will be 3 p.m.

Thursday at Calvary Chapel of Visalia. Marie Hickey Homemaker Marie Hickey, 91, of Dinuba died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m.

Thursday at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Theodore 'Ralph' Hooper Sr. Foreman Ralph Hooper, born May 10,1924, in Luvaca, went home to the Lord, Dec.

6, 2003, in Visalia. Ralph spent most ofhis life in Los Altos and worked as a foreman for both Sondgroth and Freeman Construction. Ralph and his wife, Evelyn, raised their family and lived in their Los Altos home for 48 years, before moving to Visalia in 1998. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn Hooper; his daughter, Doralyn Hooper, his daughter-in-law, Sheree Hooper; grandchildren, Eric and Adriana Hopper, Sam and Wayne Fletcher; his brother, Joseph Hughes Hooper and many nieces and nephews. Ralph will be dearly missed by his family, friends and neighbors, who have been touched by his life.

Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Theodore Ralph Hooper last month. Ralph's son, Ted Hoop- Blessings to you and yours during this holiday season. Smith Family Chapel 505 E. Pine St. Exeter 559-592-9119 Leamon Sandi Smith www.SmithFamilyChapel.com FD434 HERITAGE SERVICES FUNERAL 603 North Court Visalia 559-732-2273 (24-hours) Serving All Tulare Kings Counties Communities Traditional Funeral Service.

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We Help Lower Your Funeral Costs! Protect your family with Pre-Planning. Payments are Available. CA Se Habla er, passed away Nov. 3, 2003, Pancreatic cancer. A broken hearted father and son are again sharing the joy of each other's spirit.

A memorial service for both will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Services will be officiated by Pastor Daniel Sanchez. Burial will be private. Jaynie 'Stern' Horne Administrative assistant She was a graduate of Bethany Bible College.

She was a pianist: and active in music ministry at her church. She lived in Orange County for 10 years with her husband, Mike. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Horne of Visalia; daughters, Cindi Stern of Fresno and Beth Blechinger of Beaumont; a son, Todd Horne of Long Beach; a sister, Nettie Lawson of Visalia and her parents, Arnold and Virginia Lawson of Visalia; six grandchildren. Memorial service will be 2 p.m.

Friday at First Assembly of God Church at Walnut Ave. and Demaree Visalia. Private graveside service was held at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Arrangements are by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Jaynie (Stern) Horne, 56, of Visalia passed away Monday, Dec.

8, 2003. She was an administrative assistant for Southern California Gas. Born in Fresno, Jaynie grew up in Orosi and graduated from Dinuba High School in 1965. As a child, she accompanied her parents, in Jaynie 1955, on an overHorne seas missionary trip to Jamaica. Peter Maldonado Painter Peter Maldonado, 62, of Corcoran died Sunday, Dec.

7, 2003. He was a painter. No services at this time. Arrangements are by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Condolences may be e-mailed to Mildred Mason Bookkeeper Mildred Alberta Mason, 90, of Porterville died Tuesday, Dec.

9, 2003. She was a bookkeeper. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Chapel, Porterville. Services will be 1 p.m.

Friday at the First Congregational Church. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Verna Miranda Homemaker Verna Irene Miranda, 83, of Tulare died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003. She was a homemaker.

Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Mass will be 2 p.m.

Friday at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Tulare. Interment will be at North Tulare Cemetery. Heriberto Mendez Laborer Heriberto R. Mendez, 58, of Porterville died Monday, Dec.

8, 2003. He was an agriculture laborer for 20 years. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Iglesia Emmanuel. Wake service 6 p.m.

Thursday at Iglesia Emmanuel. Mass will be 9 a.m. Friday at the St. Anne's Church, Porterville. Interment will be at Woodville Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Myers Funeral Service, Porterville. Shashikant Patel Motel clerk Shashikant Patel, 40, of Pixley died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. He was a motel clerk for the American Motel. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

today at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Burial will be held at a later date in India. Arrangements are by Goble-Miller Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Dolly L. Perry Homemaker She was a homemaker and past member of the Moose Lodge.

Her hobbies included bowling, fishing and camping. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Eugene Perry of Visalia; stepson, Steve Perry and wife, Irene of Visalia; two daughters, Kathy Hughes and husband, Steve of Gridley, and Mary Jo Mayes of Pine Bluff, son, Joe Angleastro and Debbie Sexton of Carlsbad; two brothers, Norman Rudd of Ripley, Ohio and Archie Rudd of Central City, Iowa; one sister, Ruby Gee of Maysville, also survive her; 10 grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters: Bob, Dorcy and Marjorie Rudd; Bea Minges, Roxie Appleman, Francis Mulligan and Agnes Fetters. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Visalia District Cemetery, conducted by Chaplain Kent Mishler.

Dolly Louise Perry went to meet the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. She was 82. Dolly was born on Dec. 12, 1920, in Maysville, where she was raised and educated.

She served in the WAC during WWII with service time in Japan. Dolly Dolly received Perry an honorable discharge in 1943. William Phillips Laborer William Phillips, 52, of Corcoran died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. He was a laborer.

No services at this time. Arrangements are by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Condolences may be e-mailed to Jalser Villard FUNERAL CHAPEL FD-1781 127 E. Caldwell Visalia (Caldwell at Court) 635-1144 Visalia's only locally owned and owner operated full service chapel As we prepare for this holiday season the staff and their families at Hadley Funeral Chapel would like to invite you and your family to join us for a very special Memorial Service. Our "Hope for the Holiday's" service will be held Monday, December 15 at 6:00 PM at our Visalia Chapel and Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 PM at our Farmersville Chapel.

There will be a special ceremony during the service and families present may place an ornament on a tree to honor the memory of their loved one. Afterwards, the ornaments may be taken home and be used during the family's personal holiday time. 410 W. Center INDEPENDENTLY St. Visalia, CA OWNED 93291 FUNERAL CHAPEL (559) 734-6769 FD-169 Convenient downtown parking Bobby Lee Richardson Bobby Lee Richardson, 72, of Star, Idaho entered into heaven on Friday, Dec.

5, 2003. He passed peacefully from his home. Bob was born April 26, 1931, in Hemet to Virgil and Leona Richardson. He graduated from Woodlake High School in 1950. He then entered the naval branch of the Armed Services where he spent four years during the Korean War.

After his military service he went to work for Wheeling Pacific where he became the manager of the Los Angeles division. He later retired from that company and relocated to Visalia. He enjoyed his retirement there until he moved to Star, Idaho in 2000, to be near his children. He enjoyed many hobbies and interests throughout his life but had a particular passion for golf. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jeri; three brothers, Flavious Richardson, Roy Loy, Joe Loy, and one sister, Imagene Moody.

He was a loving father to two sons and their wives, Michael and Sue, Steven and Gina, and one daughter and her husband, Kimberly and Gregory Harp. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Steven, Jacob, Mason and Taylor. He also had several great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother, and one brother, Fudge. He kept his optimistic attitude and sense of humor through a long courageous battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at the Meridian Cemetery on Franklin Road in Meridian. A reception will immediately follow the graveside services at Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel, 3629 E. Ustick Road, Meridian. Dorothy L.

Smith Retired Ivanhoe Rancher Dorothy passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, after several years of ill health. Dorothy lived and worked as a dental assistant in Southern California where she met and married Elmer Smith. They soon moved to Ivanhoe and began citrus and olive ranching. Her passions included, her fam- ily, their ranch, her church, gar-' dening, dogs and many friends.

As; a music lover she belonged to the Tulare County Symphony League and also served as president on the, Tulare County Symphony Association Board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Smith, and two brothers. Dorothy She is survived Dorothy Smith by son, Chris, Smith and wife, Gloria of Visalia and daughter, Judi Cumley and husband, Gary of Wisconsin; three granddaughters; a grandson and three great-granddaughters. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Community Church in the student center, followed by an intimate gathering of family and close friends at Dorothy's home in Ivanhoe.

Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Remembrances may be made to the Kaweah Delta Foundation, 400 W. Mineral King Visalia. Jaynie George 'Al' Van Camp Grocery store owner George "Al" Van Camp, 80, of Porterville died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003.

He was a grocery store owner. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. today at St. Anne's Church, Porterville. Burial will be at St.

Anne's Cemetery. Arrangements, are by Myers Funeral Service, Porterville. Ruby Williams Clerk Dolly Perry Ruby Lorene Williams, 78, of Porterville died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003. She was a municipal court clerk.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Myers Chapel, Porterville. Chapel service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville.

Services Today Anna Chastain, 96, died Dec. 4. Services 11 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. See With the Holiday Season upon us, the Dignity Funeral and Cremation providers of Tulare and Kings Counties would like to take this opportunity to give back to the community in which we live and raise our families.

Dignity Memorial providers nationwide are known for their practice of stepping forward to assist families in need. During the months of December and January, we are extending our tradition of helping the Central San Joaquin Valley communities the following way: We are offering 1 to provide our funeral and cremation service charge, in the event of a tragedy involving the death for any reason of a child under the age of 18, or the death of persons of any age who die from accidental causes. Charges would apply only for any selected merchandise or cemetery property. We realize that this is an extremely sensitive issue, and hope that it is received in the spirit with which it is intended. For additional information on this matter, please contact your local Dignity Memorial Providers for more information about the Dignity Memorial network and its community programs which may also be found at www.DignityMemorial.com.

We pray for a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season for all. Meet Dignity Miller Memorial Chapel 1120 W. Goshen, Visalia 732-8371 FD-65 Goble Miller Funeral Chapel 144 S. Street, Tulare 686-1768 FD-423 Evans Miller Exeter Chapel 425 N. Kaweah Ave.

Exeter 592-5161 FD-1058 People's Funeral Chapel 5011 N. Douty St. Hanford 584-5591 FD-269.