Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Nieves Baliclic Galapon, a longtime resident of Porterville, CA passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Nieves was born on April 28, 1949 in the Philippine Islands.

In 1969, Nieves came to the United States where she worked as a seamstress at Catalina Sportswear, until she retired in 2009. She enjoyed dancing, karaoke, taking care of her grandchildren, and spending time...

Oct 2, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

Verna Jean Best Verna Jean Best passed away September 30, 2023. Going by her middle name, Jean was 89 years old.

Jean was born in Neosho, Missouri, but moved to California as a pre-teen, she attended Porterville High School, married and moved away only to return years later in 1992. Jean spent her remaining 31 years in Porterville. Jean is now...

Sep 28, 2023

Lois Darlene Schapp Hockenberry, age 87, a homemaker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 27, 2023

Diana J. Hedges, age 79, a Home care provider and resident of Lindsay, California, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Diana, better known to many as "Mom Diana", was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, wife and friend.



Diana had a heart of gold and an endless giving heart. She fed those in need, specifically serving both in Lindsay &...

Sep 26, 2023

Jimmie Fay Leinweber, age 87, a Truancy Officer and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 26, 2023

Ronald Thomas Loveall, age 85, a U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate and resident of Alpaugh, California, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

No services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 25, 2023

Clarence Freeman White, age 93, a Night Watchman and resident of Springville, California, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Private services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 24, 2023

Bonnie Christine Robbins, age 84, a bookkeeper and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 23, 2023

Moises Palomares Ramirez, age 57, a field worker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at family residence, Porterville, California beginning Monday, October 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM through the night.

A Rosary will be held at family residence, Porterville, California, Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Sep 20, 2023

Jill Dori Mallory, age 70, a Licensed Vocational Nurse and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Private services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 19, 2023

Samuel Lee Redleaf, an infant, the child of Mark and Stephany Redleaf of Porterville, California, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

A Chapel Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Interment...

Sep 19, 2023

Robert Francis Parker, age 88, a Forest Ranger and resident of Porterville, California, peacefully passed away in Porterville, CA on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Robert was born in Porterville, CA on June 20, 1935 to George Washington Parker Sr. and Annie Potter. He attended schools in Terra Bella and Porterville. After graduating from Porterville Union High School, he served in the...

Sep 19, 2023

Elisa Aguirre Perez, age 69, a Homemaker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at family residence in Porterville, California starting on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM through Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne's Church in Porterville on...

Sep 16, 2023

Wanda Pauline Leach was born September 23, 1930 in Roswell, New Mexico to Charlie Wesley Holbrook and Emil (Thomas) Holbrook. Wanda departed this world on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home in Porterville, California; just seven days shy of her 93rd birthday.

Wanda spent much of her early life in Oklahoma, but attended high school in Wasco, California before...

Sep 15, 2023

Sep 15, 2023

Erika F. Schock, age 91, a Farmer and resident of Lindsay, California, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at Patty's (Erika's daughter) residence on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Interment to be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be...

Sep 15, 2023

Marilyn Hintze, age 83, a Business Manager and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.

No Services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Sep 15, 2023

Nicolas Ceballos Andrade, age 88, a Farm Laborer and resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at the Family Residence in Terra Bella, California on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 3:00 PM through the night. A Rosary will be held at the Family Residence in Terra Bella, California on Monday, September...

Sep 14, 2023

Anthony Villarreal, age 57, a Cabinet Maker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

No services to be held.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com