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Raul Garcia

Raul Garcia

Jan 7, 2026

Raul Garcia, age 61, passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer on January 7th, 2026.

Raul was born in Teocuitatlan de Corona, Jalisco, Mexico, to José de Jesús Garcia Mendoza and Estela Martinez Nuñez.

Raul is survived by his loving wife, Norma; his two sons, Raul and Ivan; and his daughter, Nesly.

Raul was the...

Ignacia " Nacha " Valdez

Ignacia " Nacha " Valdez

Jan 6, 2026

Ignacia (Nacha) Mendez Valdez, 84, of Oxnard, California, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2026, called home by her Lord and Savior.

Born on July 31, 1941 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Nacha lived a life anchored in faith and guided by grace. She walked humbly with God, loving deeply and giving freely, her life a quiet testimony to His...

Raul Casares

Raul Casares

Jan 6, 2026

Raul "Rudy" Casares

Raul Casares, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2026. He had been challenged by multiple chronic illnesses for many years, among them Parkinson's Disease. His deep love for his children was the driving force behind his longevity.

Raul was born in Tulare, California, to parents Jose Casares and Guillerma Hernandez Casares. Raul's mother passed away when he was...

Eric Paul Quintero

Eric Paul Quintero

Jan 3, 2026

Eric was born in Oxnard, CA, on September 6th, 1989, to Cornell and Linda Quintero. He lived in Oxnard for most of his life and for a few years in Simi Valley, CA. Eric was a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Simi Valley. To know Eric was to love him. He was a patient, gentle person with a...

Maria Guerrero Cervantes

Maria Guerrero Cervantes

Dec 31, 2025

Mom,

You were funny, stubborn and one of the most generous people I’ve ever known. You had a goofy sense of humor, but you couldn’t stop people from laughing because it was so genuine. Sometimes you would just break out and dance for no reason at all which made it fun to be around you. Your stubbornness was not a flaw...

Cynthia Rivera

Cynthia Rivera

Dec 30, 2025

Cynthia Anne (Morales) Rivera

1949-2025

Our dear sister, Cynthia, died on December 30, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

Cynthia was born in Santa Paula, California on March 12, 1949, to the union of Ernest C Morales and Porfiria Herrera. When Cynthia was three years old, the family moved to Montalvo, California, where she grew up with her four sisters.

Cynthia graduated from Buena...

Gustavo Valencia Chavez

Gustavo Valencia Chavez

Dec 30, 2025

Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Gustavo Valencia Chávez, conocido con cariño como “Jimmy”, quien perdió la vida a causa de un trágico accidente en el campo.

Gustavo fue un católico devoto, un mexicano orgulloso y un hombre que se distinguió por su trabajo duro, su fe, su alegría y el inmenso amor por su familia. Como trabajador del campo,...

Edward Portnoy

Edward Portnoy

Dec 29, 2025

Edward B. Portnoy, MD, age 76, of Westlake Village, California, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Portnoy was a beloved and dedicated physician who practiced internal medicine in Westlake Village, California, for more than 45 years. Over the course of his long and distinguished career, he touched countless...

Thomas Dakin III

Thomas Dakin III

Dec 22, 2025

Thomas Richard Dakin III passed away on December 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 27. Born on September 22, 1998, in Ventura, California, Thomas lived a life full of curiosity, laughter, and love. His heart was as big as his imagination. He viewed the world through an artistic lens with an appreciation for the beauty in...

Sylvia Atkinson

Sylvia Atkinson

Dec 22, 2025

Sylvia Atkinson passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, just two days before her 86th birthday.

She was born on December 24, 1939, in Gibraltar to Ernest and Juanita Gonzalez and later lived in England, where she met and married her husband, Robert Atkinson. Together they shared 65 years of marriage, first in England and later in...

Scott Burkholder

Scott Burkholder

Dec 21, 2025

Scott “Cliffy” Burkholder, age 64, of Moorpark, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1961, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Scott grew into a man defined by intelligence, integrity, curiosity, and an enduring love for both family and adventure. He made Moorpark his home, where he built a life rich in purpose, connection, and laughter.

After graduating...

Ignacio Zendejas Jr.

Ignacio Zendejas Jr.

Dec 20, 2025

Ignacio Zendejas Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Raised in Somis, Ignacio built a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and humble service to the Lord. He lived with a steadfast devotion to God, and now rests peacefully in His presence, joyfully reunited with his beloved son, Abraham Levario Zendejas.

Ignacio is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Sotelo...

Sandra Bryan

Sandra Bryan

Dec 19, 2025

Sandra Lee Bryan, age 72, of Moorpark, California passed away peacefully on December 19, at home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nana.

She is survived by her children: Becky Hayden and her husband, Seth, and Tim Bryan and his wife, Penny; her grandchildren Kira and Emma Bryan; and her siblings Bob Niles, Patti Phillips, and Bill Niles; and...

Alex Polo

Alex Polo

Dec 14, 2025

Alex Polo, born March 10, 1961, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, and came to the United States at just two years old. As an adult, he proudly became a citizen of the United States, a milestone that reflected his deep commitment to the life he built here. Alex dedicated his career to...

Thomas “Baca” Segovia

Thomas “Baca” Segovia

Dec 13, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas Daniel Segovia, Sr. On December 13th, 2025, in Oxnard, CA, “Baca,” as we lovingly called him, was called to be with the Lord with his dedicated and beautiful wife, Mary, by his side. His beloved children, along with his extended family and friends, were with him until he took...

Raul Bravo

Raul Bravo

Dec 12, 2025

Raul Bravo, 96, of Ventura, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1929, in Santa Paula, California, the third of five children of Magdalena and Leopoldo Bravo.

As a boy, he worked many jobs including as a migrant farmworker locally and in the California Central Valley before joining the U.S. Army. He served...