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Esperanza Zaragoza De Mejia
Feb 19, 2026
Esperanza Mejía nació el 1 de octubre de 1952 en Briseñas, Michoacán. Fue la tercera hija de Francisca Zaragoza y José Ponce, y precedida en muerte por sus hermanos María Zaragoza de Sainz y Juan Zaragoza. Le sobreviven su amado esposo, Enrique Mejía, y sus hijos: Juan Alberto Mejía, Luis Fernando Mejía, Lilia Angélica Martínez, Sandra Esperanza Guerrero, Georgina Ramírez,...
Raquel Contreras
Feb 18, 2026
Raquel Contreras, aged 43, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born in Ventura, California to Josefina Contreras and Arturo Contreras. She spent her childhood in Santa Rosa Valley and went on to graduate from Fillmore High School. Rachel continued to build a life in Fillmore where she spent 20 years...
Matthew Dylan Lopez Israel
Feb 7, 2026
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend, Matthew Dylan Lopez Israel, age 22 years old, passed on Saturday February 7th, 2026. Matthew was a bright light in this world, known for his smarts, big heart, kindness, loyalty to friends and passion for travels, basketball, football, soccer,...
Yvette McCrory-Toves
Feb 5, 2026
Known to her family and close friends as “Betsy”, Yvette Marie McCrory-Toves, 63 of Fillmore, CA was called to the Lord on February 5, 2026. Born to Henry and Gracie (Bustillos) Hurtado on February 28, 1962 in Santa Paula, CA. Yvette grew up in the company of her many aunts, uncles and cousins in Ventura County, CA. Yvette attended St....
Tony Diaz
Feb 3, 2026
The world turned another page as a member of the Greatest Generation passed away. Anthony “Tony” Diaz (1929-2026) was born in the outskirts of Santa Paula, affectionally known among the latino community as “Tijuanita”. He joined his familia in 1929 at the beginning of The Great Depression, and with a new mouth to feed his family continued to harvest the...
Sandra Barragan
Feb 3, 2026
Sandra was born the daughter of Jesus and Maura Barragan on November 26, 1990, in Ventura, CA. She graduated from Fillmore High School, class of 2009. Sandra deeply loved her family, she was a very loving daughter, sister, aunt, and sister-in-law. Her unconditional love has left a void in the hearts of those who love her. Her happiness was contagious—she...
Lucila Rivera
Jan 29, 2026
Pico Rivera, CA
Lucila Rivera, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1940, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Amado and Maria Diaz. Lucila (Lucy) came to the United States from Mexico in the 60’s. She then married, moved to New Mexico, and had a daughter and a son. After the passing of her husband, Pete,...
Gilbert Herrera
Jan 29, 2026
Siempre en Nuestros Corazones
Gilbert Herrera
Nos reunimos hoy para celebrar la vida de Gilbert Herrera, un hombre dedicado a su familia, a su trabajo y a servir a los demás con responsabilidad. Honramos su memoria y el amor que compartió con todos los que lo conocieron.
Gilbert nació el 5 de febrero de 1949, hijo de Margarito Herrera y Antonia Rocha. Se...
Robert Matela
Jan 27, 2026
We honor and celebrate the life of Robert Montayre Matela – a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Robert passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 82 in Camarillo, California. Though his passing was sudden, his family finds comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the loving presence of the Lord.
Born on September...
James David Robillard
Jan 27, 2026
James David Robillard
(1926-2026)
Jim was a man of great faith who served the Lord all the days of his life. He was born in Los Angeles to his caring and devoted parents, Margaret and David Robillard. Jim also had an older sister, Mary Margaret.
Jim died peacefully at home in Ventura, California at the age of 100. Just five days before joining...
Alice Guevara
Jan 25, 2026
After 94 years, our beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and “Mother Dear,” Alice Salas Guevara, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 25, 2026, surrounded by her family at her bedside.
She was born in Santa Paula in 1931 to Concepcion and Juan Salas, who taught her about God, family, and hard work. She was one of 10...
Sze Yin Kwan
Jan 24, 2026
Sze Yin Kwan was born in 1938 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 24, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in China, Sze Yin was the eldest son in his family. From a young age, he carried great responsibility, helping his father work to support the family and ensuring his younger siblings could continue their...
Donna Jean Fagnant
Jan 20, 2026
Donna Jean Fagnant died peacefully from complications following long term health issues in San Diego, CA on 20 Jan 2026 at the age of 89.
Donna is survived by her children from marriage, Susan Walker, Mark Mitchell, and Kathy Wilhelm. She has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her husband James G. Fagnant of Camarillo, CA.
Donna was born on...
Margaret Wolfe
Jan 19, 2026
Margaret Ruth Wolfe (Maggie) Class of 1975 lived in Leisure Village in Camarillo California with her husband James Thompson where she peacefully passed away on January 20, 2026.
Maggie was born on August 9,1953 in Quito, Ecuador to her parents Galen and Mirna Flory Wolfe who were missionaries at that time. Maggie grew up in Hereford, Maryland then went to Bridgewater...
Peter Sanchez
Jan 19, 2026
Peter Adam Sanchez, 44, of Oxnard, California, passed away on January 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Peter is survived by his devoted wife, Stefanie Sanchez, and his three beloved children, Olivia, Elijah, and Ellie Sanchez, who were the center of his world. Being a husband and dad was Peter’s greatest joy, and everything he did was...


