Obituaries

David Mark Slusser

David Mark Slusser, a long time resident of Porterville passed away on November 3, 2009. A graduate of Porterville Union High School who completed early to join the John Strong Circus as a professional entertainer performing magic tricks as HI-HO... Full story

Julian Joe "Goof" Palomino Jr.

Julian Joe Palomino Jr. was born on April 25, 1990 in San Jose, CA to Julian and Alice Palomino. He passed away on November 13, in Porterville, CA. When Julian was 2 years old his family moved to Porterville, where he was educated and graduated... Full story

Frank Allen Peterson

Frank Allen Peterson passed away in a quiet sleep November 13, 2009.  He was a native of Strathmore attending local schools and the business college in Fresno.  He was a general contractor and co-owner of Alinda Irrigation, designing and... Full story

Donald Lee Fulbright • 1932 - 2009

On November 6, 2009, at the age of 77, Donald Lee Fulbright passed away in the presence of his family due to an illness complicated by respiratory problems.  He was a local orange grower born and raised in Lindsay, California. Don grew up on a... Full story

Mitchell "Greg" McCurry

Born in Port Huenume, CA on April 19, 1959 and passed away in Visalia, CA on November 9, 2009. He was raised in Lindsay, CA, but move to Visalia. He was a hard working landscaper whose passions in life were his family and Harleys. He was a long... Full story

Roy Eldon Sanders

Eldon passed away peacefully on November 11, 2009 with his family at his side after a brief but tough battle with leukemia. Born in Clinton, Oklahoma on July 7, 1937 to Roy and Thelma Sanders, Eldon moved with his family to Porterville in 1949. He... Full story

Felomina Garcia Marron

Felomino Garcia Marron, a resident of Porterville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.  He was born in the Philippine Islands on January 17, 1927.  He was 82. Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel on Sunday, November 15th from... Full story

Jerome "Jerry" L. Fiala

Mr. Jerome “Jerry” L. Fiala of Visalia and former resident of Porterville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 86.  Mr. Fiala was born on August 10, 1923 in Spencer, Nebraska to Joseph and Vlasta... Full story

Alfredo T. Avalos "El Chavalon"

Alfredo was a 70 year resident of Porterville area.  He was born in Chavinda, Michoacan Mexico on March 27 1920, his parents were Jose Maria Avalos and Maria Tijero.   He had two sisters and 1 brother all from Mexico.  He married... Full story

Howard Kauffman Kirkpatrick

Howard Kauffman Kirkpatrick, a resident of Lindsay for over 50 years passed away on November 5, 2009 at the age of 81. Howard was born in Pasadena, California to A.F. and Maurine Kirkpatrick in 1927. He developed an early passion for horse racing... Full story

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