Obituaries

Fermin Zavala

Fermin Zavala

Dec 7, 2023

Fermin Zavala, age 62, A Farm Laborer and resident of Strathmore, California, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A Rosary will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Sunday, December 17,2023 at 6:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will...

James William Tilden

James William Tilden

Dec 7, 2023

James William Tilden, age 61, a Public Transportation Driver and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

No Services will be held.

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

John Nelson Smith Jr.

John Nelson Smith Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

John Nelson Smith, Jr. entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2023 at his lifelong home in Ducor, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents John (Jack) Nelson Smith and Idella F. (Wilson) Smith.

He was educated at Ducor School and continued his education at Porterville Union High School where he graduated with honors in 1962. During the summer...

Dianne June Martinez

Dianne June Martinez

Dec 7, 2023

Dianne June Martinez was born on July 26, 1942, to Jack and Roxie Ellen Bunce in Porterville, CA. She was 81 years old when she passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her brother Wayne Bunce and sister Darlene Achterberg. She leaves behind her brother...

Esperanza Rodriguez Becerra

Esperanza Rodriguez Becerra

Dec 6, 2023

Esperanza Rodriguez Becerra, age 78, a citrus packer and resident of Delano, California, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Reception Hall, Porterville, California on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A Rosary will be held Myers Reception Hall, Porterville, California on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

A Mass of...

Douglas Jackson Mead

Douglas Jackson Mead

Dec 6, 2023

Douglas Jackson Mead passed away on December 6, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by loved ones including his care providers, Heaven and Lynette. He was born to Jackson Hewett Mead and Adeline Endean Martin on February 1, 1938, in Doctor Miller's hospital on Main Street, in Porterville, California. Adeline came to the US by steamer from...

Mary Lou Duffy

Mary Lou Duffy

Dec 4, 2023

Mary Lou Duffy, age 85, a homemaker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.

MaryLou was born on July 25th, 1938 to Russell & Virginia Duffy in Cummings, Iowa. Mary Lou loved her family dearly. Her children were the light of her life and her relationship with her sisters was cherished. She was an amazing...

Nola Bea Benton

Nola Bea Benton

Dec 3, 2023

Nola Bea Benton, age 94, a homemaker and resident of Fowler, California, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

A Graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville, California on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

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

Ernesto Empleo Tuzon

Ernesto Empleo Tuzon

Nov 30, 2023

Ernesto Empleo Tuzon, age 73, a Seafood Processor and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Friday, December 15, 2023...

Donna Nilene Shamley

Donna Nilene Shamley

Nov 30, 2023

Donna Nilene Shamley, age 76. a Civil Engineering Firm Manager and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 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.

Barbetta Jane Nairn

Barbetta Jane Nairn

Nov 28, 2023

Barbetta Jane Nairn, age 97, a receptionist and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 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

Francisco Baylon

Francisco Baylon

Nov 28, 2023

Francisco Baylon, age 57, a resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. A Service will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Monday, December 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Interment to be private.

Arrangements...

Rudy Macias Flemate

Rudy Macias Flemate

Nov 27, 2023

Rudy Macias Flemate, age 89, a Healthcare Supervisor and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held at St. Anne's Cemetery in Porterville, California on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:00...

Stevan Paul Dunlap

Stevan Paul Dunlap

Nov 24, 2023

Stevan Paul Dunlap, age 74, a resident of Springville, California, passed away on Friday, November 24, 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

Dana Jay Sunalp

Dana Jay Sunalp

Nov 23, 2023

Dana Jay Sunalp, age 41, A Medical Office Manager and resident of Fresno, California, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences...

Antonia Aguilar de Jacobo

Antonia Aguilar de Jacobo

Nov 22, 2023

Antonia Aguilar De Jacobo, age 82, a Retail Business Owner and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at...

Kenneth Wayne Rowe

Kenneth Wayne Rowe

Nov 20, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Rowe, age 67, an Automotive Service Advisor and resident of Lindsay, California, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church in Porterville, California on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Interment to be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, CA...

James Terry Sinyard

James Terry Sinyard

Nov 20, 2023

James Terry Sinyard, age 88, a Teacher and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Monday, November 20, 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

Darlene Bunce Achterberg

Darlene Bunce Achterberg

Nov 20, 2023

Darlene Bunce Achterberg, age 79, a legal secretary and resident of Visalia, California, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Graveside service will be held at Vandalia Cemetery in Porterville, California on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 1:00...

Bede Oliver Vanderhorst

Bede Oliver Vanderhorst

Nov 20, 2023

Bede Oliver Vanderhorst, age 28, a resident of Fresno, California, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM. A Mass of...

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