Obituaries

Obituaries throughout California. Fresno, Tulare, & Kings County.

Donaciano "Chano" Mendez

Donaciano "Chano" Mendez

May 2, 2024

Donaciano "Chano" Mendez passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 82. Chano, sometimes also called "Don," was a long-time resident of Selma, California. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and grew up in Fabens, Texas.Chano's past-time was going to the Selma swap meet and to yard-sales. He would fix up discarded furniture and appliances and made various...

David Soto Cuevas

David Soto Cuevas

Apr 29, 2024

On April 29, 2024, David S. Cuevas went to be with the Lord, at the age of 90. He was born to Ysaias Cuebas and Eugenia Soto on January 2, 1934, in El Centro, CA.  

David was a masonry for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, playing the guitar, watching wrestling and spending time with family and his wife...

Robert Lee Alves

Robert Lee Alves

Apr 29, 2024

Robert Lee Alves age 79 passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Kingsburg California on July 25, 1944, to parents Bill and Opal Alves.Robert was a proud resident of Selma and graduated from Selma High School in 1962.He is survived by his son Robert (Bobby) Lee Alves JR., his daughter in...

Nazario Noel Posada Martinez Jr

Nazario Noel Posada Martinez Jr

Apr 19, 2024

Nazario “Noel” Posada Martinez, Jr., age 82, passed away on April 19, 2024, in San Mateo, California. He was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and spent his life dedicated to hard work and providing for his family. He grew up in McAllen, Texas and he was very proud of his Texan roots. With that, he was a die-hard Dallas...

Mark Shafer

Mark Shafer

Apr 8, 2024

Mark V. Shafer, aka "Bubba," went home to God on 4/8/2024. He is survived by his parents: Brenton and Victoria Shafer, his sister's: Denice and Sonja, his nieces: Sabrina, Katie, Selena, and Jena, his nephews: Joshua, Aaron, and Travis, as well as his great nephews and nieces. Bubba was a friend to many, and his presence on Earth will be...

Anita Lopez Villanueva

Anita Lopez Villanueva

Mar 7, 2024

On March 7th our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Friend passed away peacefully into God's graces as she was surrounded by family.She will be forever cherished and remembered by her children Maximiliano, Nancy and Maria; her grandchildren Priscilla, Eric, Joshua, Jonathan, Anthony and Marcos; her great grandchildren, Hailey, Emily, Jarred, Joseph, and her great great granddaughter Alina. A warrior...

Jimmy J. Quintana

Jimmy J. Quintana

Mar 3, 2024

Jimmy J. Quintana Sr., Peacefully passed away and entered the gates of Heaven on March 31, 2024. He was 69 years young. He was born in Five Points, CA on January 5, 1955. Jimmy was the third child out of 7 boys, and 4 girls, of Ismael and Solia Quintana.

Jimmy Served in the United States Marine Corps., and from then...

Joanna Lee Castiglione

Joanna Lee Castiglione

Mar 1, 2024

A native of Fresno, Calif., Joanna Lee Castiglione was born Dec. 22, 1946 to Gloria and Albert Castiglione, members of a larger Italian farming and packing family. She went to Madison Elementary and graduated from Central High School in 1964. Early in life, she left home to become a professional singer who toured the country and made records with a...

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