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000009 TIMES-DELTA ADVANCE-REGISTER WEEKEND, AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 5A Progress seen at Sierra fire, but smoke spreads By Gosia Wozniacka Associated Press FRESNO Nearly a third of the huge forest fire burning in and around Yosemite National Park was contained Friday and some small communities in the mountainous area were no longer under evacuation advisories, but smoke descending down into Continued from page 4A Services Saturday Glenn E. Mittel passed away Aug. 19, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel 127 E. Caldwell Ave Visalia, CA on Aug.

31st 2013 starting at 6 p.m. to celebrate the life of Glenn E. Mittel. In lieu of flowers, the Mittel family has asked that donations be made to South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay Oregon, 97420. Condolences may be e-mailed to anddillard.com Orval Alfred Peterson, 94, of Exeter passed away Aug.

25, 2013. Graveside service with military rites Aug. 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. Exeter Cemetery. Celebration of Life service Aug.

31, 2013 at 6 p.m. Exeter Seventh Day Adventist Church. Visitation Aug. 30, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

at Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Condolences: www.smithfamilychapel.com Legacy.com offers you a full listing of local funeral homes OBITUARIES Christine Espinola Christine Espinola, known simply as Chris to her family and friends, was born to Henry and Joe Ann Miller on April 18, 1961 in Tulare, California. She passed away unexpectedly in Exeter on August 26th at the age of 52. She attended schools in Visalia, and was blessed with a baby girl, JoeAnna, at a young age who was the joy of her life. Chris was a telephone operator for Ability Answering Service in Visalia for over 33 years.

In October of 1984, Chris met the love of her life, Michael, when the two were set up on a blind date. They married on April 4th, 1987 in Reno, Nevada. During their earlier years of marriage, Chris, Mike and JoAnna along with best friends Vicki David Taylor enjoyed many vacations together. There were many fond memories of camping on the beach at Oceano, trips to Yosemite, San Francisco, and to Las Vegas. One of Chris' favorite pastimes was playing the slot machines! When she did win, she always shared her winnings with her loved ones.

One of the best days in Chris' life was when her granddaughter Sydney was born. She was so proud of Sydney and loved spending time with her, and enjoyed attending her activities for school and dance. Another highlight in Chris' life was just a few years ago when she became acquainted with her half-siblings: 5 sisters and 1 brother. She cherished their get-togethers over the last few years. Chris is survived by her husband Michael, daughter JoeAnna (Jeff) Todd, granddaughter Sydney Reynoso; best friend of 37 years Vicki Taylor; sisters' Gwen Hurst, Kiera Farrar, Jennifer McMillion, Kendra Albanese, Katlyn O'Dell; brother Timothy Miller; Mother-in-law Mary Espinola; Brothers and sisters in-law Gabe (Kathy) Espinola, Tom (Teri) Espinola, Louis Espinola, Daniel Espinola, Geraldine (Dane) White, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Christine will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd 2013 at Exeter Public Cemetery at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Smith Family Chapel. Online condolences: www.smithfa milychapel.com Missed an Obituary? Go to Legacy.com to locate it San Joaquin Valley becoming a problem. Nearly 5,000 were battling the sign of progress some pected to be released home, said Daniel spokesman for the Department of Fire Protection.

"We continue to Services Saturday John Stephen Miscik, 92, of Visalia, passed away on August 13, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Aug. 31, 2013 at 12 noon at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave. in Visalia.

Tributes and condolences may be made at www.mi llerchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Visalia, (559) 732-8371. cities was firefighters blaze, but in a were exto go Berlant, California Forestry and gain the upper hand, but there's still a lot of at 32 percent. work to be done," he said.

Winds The 2-week-old blaze burning dense smoke in the Sierra Nevada northeast into the Lake of Fresno has scorched 315 vada but a square miles of brush, oaks and them west pine, making it the largest U.S. quin Valley wildfire to date this year and the Regional fifth-largest wildfire in modern authorities California records. tion for San Containment was estimated Merced, OBITUARIES Inez Maxine MorganBassette, 79, of Visalia, passed away on August 23, 2013. Visitation will be held on Aug. 30, 2013 from 3 6 p.m.

at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave. in Visalia. Graveside services will be held on Aug. 31, 2013 at 9 a.m.

at the Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Ave in Visalia. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.c om. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Visalia, (559) 732-8371.

David Andrew (Andy) Crouse This world was blessed with the arrival of David Andrew Crouse on December 26, 1944, in Visalia, CA. He was born to David and Evelyn Crouse. He ascended to Heaven to greet his heavenly father on August 28, 2013. Growing up in the Taurusa area, Andy attended Elementary school and was involved in 4-H. He graduated from Redwood High School in 1962.

He excelled in FFA and farm related projects; orchestra and band. During his senior year, Andy achieved the honor of FFA State Farmer, as did his father before him. He also played football and ran track. He went on to graduate from College of Sequoias. While attending COS, he started driving school bus for Visalia Unified School District, where he met Ginger Shaw, the love of his life.

They were married in 1965. They had a blessed, happy life with 4 beautiful children and 6 grandchildren. He always introduced or referred to his wife as his During Andy's childhood and young adulthood, the Ivanhoe Presbyterian Church played a large role in his life. He served as a deacon and sang in the choir. In his adult years, he joined Ivanhoe Church of the Nazarene, serving as adult Sunday school teacher, pianist and board member.

He so loved his church family. Our family will be eternally grateful for the gentle, loving care from the wonderful nursing staff at Kaweah Manor Convalescent Hospital. They are truly angels. Andy is survived by his spouse, Ginger Crouse of Visalia. Children: Lori Crouse of Visalia, Marty (Gigi) Crouse of Visalia; Melanie (Greg) Pryor of Georgia, and Kim (James) Cooper of Nevada; Grandchildren: Jonah and Rachel Pryor, Lauren and Brooklyn Cooper and Thomas Andrew and Caitlin Crouse; Mother, Evelyn Crouse of Visalia, Brothers; Tom (Peggy) of Virginia; Dan (Jamie) Crouse of Oregon; Bob (Judy) Crouse of Visalia; Tim (Betsy) Crouse of Washington.

Sister, Jackie (Bill) Montgomery of Three Rivers. We will meet again, my darling Andy, and walk the streets of Gold together. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 4 7 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013, also at Millers Memorial Chapel of Visalia. A private will immediately follow at Visalia District Cemetery. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel. com.

Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Visalia, CA, 93291 (559) 732-8371. Services Sunday Jose Olivera Vicente, 89, a farm laborer of Visalia passed away Aug. 23, 2013. Rosary will be held at 6 PM on Sept.

1, 2013 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 6:30 PM on Sept. 1, 2013 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be at 4 PM till 6 PM on Sept. 1, 2013, Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in Mexico. Condolences may be e-mailed to anddillard.com had been blowing plumes northeast Tahoe area and Neshift Friday brought down to the San Joafloor. air pollution control issued a health cauJoaquin, Stanislaus, Madera, Fresno and George E. Rush, age 95 of Visalia passed away August 24, 2013. A Memorial Service will held at St.

Paul's Anglican Church, 120 N. Hall, Visalia, on Aug. 31, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, or the Visalia Rescue Mission, P.O.

Box 109, Visalia, CA 93279. Memories and words of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.hadleymarcom.com. Funeral services Doris Mae (Beegle) Archer Doris Mae Archer went to be with her Lord in Heaven on August 18, 2013 with her family by her side. Doris was born in Seattle Washington on December 19, 1920 to Burton and Gladys Beegle. In her early years Doris traveled with her family to Panama where they served as Missionaries for about 5 years where her younger sister Jean was born.

The family returned to Seattle where Doris grew up attending Seattle Pacific Elementary Training School, High School and then graduated from Seattle Pacific College where she earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in teaching. During this time she met the love of her life Wayne A. Archer (living) a love that has surpassed 76 years. The two built a wonderful family, and had three sons together Darryl, David and Stephen Archer. Doris loved teaching, she taught first grade for over thirty years and also loved teaching Sunday school for many years more.

She had many hobbies; Doris was a beautiful painter, she loved to crochet, sew, bake and especially grow flowers in her numerous gardens over her lifetime. Doris was known for her generous kind and loving heart, guaranteed to always be there for you with a big smile and open a arms. Doris was loved by everyone who knew her and will be dearly missed by all those whose hearts she had touched. Doris is preceded in life by her parents Burton Linton Beegle, Gladys Juliett (Smith) Beegle, brothers Dewey and Keith Beegle and one sister Jean Beegle Yardy. She is survived by her loving husband Wayne Arby Archer.

Three sons; Darryl Archer and wife Helen of Sun City West AZ. David Archer and wife Pamela of Dewey AZ. Stephen Archer and wife Charlotte of Visalia CA. Doris also leaves behind eight grandchildren; Elizabeth Curtiss, Tony Archer, David Jr. Archer, Shawn Archer, Caleb Smith, David Linton Archer, Brittany Archer Christopher Archer.

She was also blessed with four great grandchildren; Matthew Curtiss, Samuel Archer, Sidney Archer and Lelia Smith. A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Valley Chapel 33350 Globe Drive, in Springville CA, 93265 on Saturday, September 7th 2 p.m. The Archer family wants to extend their thanks to all those who prayed for and supported Doris, Thank you all, Heaven has just gained a new angel. Condolences may be e-mailed to Missed an Obituary? Go to Legacy.com to locate it SAVE UP TO $299 OFF YOUR ENROLLMENT FEE! "Exercise needs to be a way of life and part of your normal everyday Dr. Roger Sebert (pictured right) OB-GYN Member of TLC Medical Advisory Board EXPERIENCE THE $100 MEDICAL FITNESS DIFFERENCE Total Enrollment As the only medically based fitness facility in Visalia, for Single, Couple we have educated, certified and experienced fitness Fomily Memberships.

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Evacuation advisories were lifted Thursday, in Tuolumne City, Soulsbyville and Willow Springs but remained in place for other communities. Services Saturday Dorothy Davis, a Tulare res- 2013 at the age Services ident passed away, Aug. 30, will be at 2 pm, Aug. 31, 2013 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Private interment will be at Mt.

View Cemetery in Oakland, CA Mike E. Coz Mike Coz, 87, of Visalia peacefully released his last breath Monday August 26, 2013. He was proud to be a native Visalian born to Miguel and Lupe Coz. When WWII broke out in the Pacific he rushed to duty as a Navy Armed Guard gunner on the Merchant Marine ship SS Exchange. After the war he married his childhood sweetheart Alice, moved back to Visalia and started as a Photographer's Apprentice at Albert's Studio.

From there he became manager of the Photo Department at Main Drug Store for over 30 years. Then in 1977 he started his own business, Mike's Quality Cameras, which he operated until he semiretired in 1987. Mike was always very active in the Downtown Visalia business community. Mike and Alice loved to travel both in the USA and abroad. While raising a family they all often camped in the Sierra or Central Coast.

Or they would spend weekends boating and water skiing in his homemade power boat. During their empty nest years they traveled abroad to Europe, Asia and Mexico. After retirement they then explored the American Southwest in their fifth wheel and reconnected with extended family along the way. He will be remembered for the warmth of his smile, his gentle manner and kindness. He is survived by his wife Alice, daughter Pam Coz-Hill with husband Del, son Robert Coz, Grandson Morgan Coz, great granddaughter Addison Coz, in-laws, and numerous nephews and nieces.

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