He was, ironically, the greatest man I have known during my life. He was born April 13, 1919, in Gainesville, a son of the late Benjamin and Lottie Bowen Gross. She married William (Bill) Hill on May 13th, 1941 in Ozark, Arkansas. Bill was also affiliated with the Masons of California over 53 years in Fillmore; Santa Paula; and Sacramento area. He was the true definition of someone who loved their job. Besides her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved stepfather, Basil Disney, as well as her son, James, and five brothers: Herbert, Patrick, Tony, Derek and David. At a time when most career options for women were limited to secretary, nurse or teacher, Janice became a primary grade teacher for nearly 30 years, mostly out at Piru School where she taught grades two through six. She demonstrated her unconditional love by showing up with reliable commitment and by opening her home and feeding those she welcomed inside. That future promise is what truly comforts our aching hearts and helps us to cope in the meantime. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Helen Cowells name to the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake 2265 Hwy 154 Santa Barbara, CA 93015. Dorothy Fillmore Millburn, 93, of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away June 1, 2013, after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 13, 1938, in Shinglehouse, Pa., a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Naomi Green Cross. He was born on September 4, 1961 Read More, Daniel Albert Edward 'Polock' Pelcher SHORT TRACT - Daniel Albert Edward "Polock" Pelcher, of 11879 County Road 15, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 21, 2022) in his home. He was born June 11, 1939, in Sugartown, a son of the late Lloyd and Ellen Myrick Davies. Arron is the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Diaz of Fillmore, California. Graveside services will be held at a later date. We will all miss her wonderful cooking, her smile, selflessness, and her never-ending love. It stings and leaves a gaping hole in your heart and the realization that everything you once had is gone. If you wish to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests they be made to the Fillmore High School Alumni Association or the Fillmore High School Sports Hall of Fame. She grew up in Monterey Park and El Monte. She passed March 2015 in Sacramento, Ca. She married Leonard Read More, Centerville --- Ervin A. Yoder of 10353 Rogers road entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, November 11, 2022 in his son's home. She was born on March 21, 1969 in Olean, a daughter of James Wilmot and Joan Zweemer. Tom always saw the potential in each new day. He always had a garden and mostly grew his plants from seeds. Coming to grips with that makes it easier to see them fall asleep in death. Former Police Chief of Fillmore passes. Box 8151, . Marilyn attended San Gabriel MissionSchoolinitially, and played with the Monterey Park Drum and Bugle Corps during her middle school years. Marilyn loved their home and was very proud of it. In my childhood I could see unjustified parental criticism fall upon him relentlessly and couldn't understand why. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert & Helen Horn and brothers Jim Horn and David Horn. Picking oranges and lemons was hard work, but dad never complained. Helen Jean Cowell (nee Abreu) (1933-2021), www.fillmorewomensserviceclub.com/contact. How Papa John loved being a grampa and a great grampa! The closure of all bowling alleys in 2019 for the COVID-protocols ended his bowling years. Local obituaries for Fillmore, Utah 30 Results Monday, January 23, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Charles Edward DeGraffenried Jr. Charles Edward DeGraffenried Jr. was born on October 1, 1943 to. Rejoice with us in Papa Johns promotion to Glory! Remaining single without children, his own family saw less of him. Even those who have fallen asleep in death will be resurrected or be brought back to life here on earth and to be reunited with their loved ones. Marilyn was always a fierce protector of her children and looked after them very well. He bowled regularly in the Orange County area. At the age of 83, Janice Kay Carruthers (nee Dunn) peacefully passed away February 7, 2023 following complications from a fall in early December 2022. He loved going to the beach but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated ROBERT REY GARCIA JR FUNERAL SERVICES, SANTA PAULA, CA 805.229.705. He lived an undeserved life of solitude but found great comfort in his Savior, Jesus Christ. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Suggestion Box | He attended the FBI Police Chiefs' Academy in Virginia February 1974 and became Chief of Police, City of Fillmore, January 1975 until he left in 1986. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Fillmore obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. She was born Nov. 11, 1950, in Fillmore, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Eldridge Mishic. As a family the Chessanis and Alcantars are comforted to know that she is now resting with her best friend and husband Uncle Art, and is joined by her parents in eternal life. OBITUARIES. Mark Your Calendars! Burial to follow at Bardsdale Cemetery in Fillmore. Despite valiant efforts at rehabilitation following hip surgery, her path led her home to eternal rest where she joins her son, Brian, who passed away in 2021 and her beloved husband, Don, lost to cancer in 2001. It is with a heavy heart we announce that Hector Martinez Nio, age 49, was suddenly taken from us on February 24th, 2022 after an unexpected battle with thyroid cancer. Dad loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild so, so much. She was born on September 18, 1945 in the Town of Allen, a daughter of the late Eli and Mildred Sweet Vincent. As a mothers heart has no limits Helens even greater joy were her great grandchildren, Peter and Julia De La Llave and Finley and Pippa Waldron. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. https://www.clnaturecenter.org She also lived a life of service to the Lord, who we know welcomed her into the gates of heaven with a warm embrace, where she rejoices in His love, and is now reunited with her sweet Bill. In 1955 they married and had 5 children. In his high school years he excelled in several sports, most notably at the time basketball. Sue enjoyed playing poker and watching Read More, Pike --- June Burger Duffy a former resident of Pike and Angelica passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 in the Wyoming County Community Hospital Read More, PIKE - June Burger Duffy, a former resident of Pike and Angelica, passed away Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) in the Wyoming County Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Warsaw. Hector will remain in our hearts forever. To sign the family's online guest book please visit our website: www.santapaulafuneralhome.com and locate Steve's name in "Recent Obituaries". The Family would like to specifically thank Mary Sawyer and Alice Rivera from ARC for their love for Arron. Words cannot express the passion and pride he had for his job. Virginia was headstrong and never complained in life. She was well travelled having visited six continents. He was born March 19, 1944, in Rochester, a son of the late Anthony and Edna Perlowski Pelcher. The joy of his life was always to visit with old friends, relatives and their families, many from his grade school years. Allen is survived by his wife Sandra Lynn Horn, his son Todd Horn and his wife Lori, his daughter Cheri Horn Harp and her husband Brian. Who Where Receive obituaries Susan Whitney Weidauer October 22, 2022 (69 years old) View obituary Lyle Osborne Evans August 28, 2022 (93 years old) View obituary She was a longtime Fillmore resident. Mothers Day will forever be marked in the hearts of those who knew and loved Virginia Chessani; not only for the loss that it now symbolizes, but for the tribute it has always paid to the mother and grandmother that Virginia was in her lifetime. Classified Ads | They had been married for 66 years at the time of Evas death in 2018. She is survived by a Son Dewey (Les) Tucker and Daughter Teresa Tucker Mills. When Virginia laughed so did those around her, as she would suddenly burst into tearful laughter at the most unexpected but humorous moments. She worked as an office manager at her families business for almost 30 years in Saticoy, CA. There is still a strong church among the Kalanguya people. A celebration of Papa Johns life will be held on March 30th at 2 pm at Chapel City Church (2310 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA). He learned quickly and became the ABC PACAF bowler of the year in 1960 after rolling a 707 series. Funeral Services: Perez Family Mortuary | 600 Central Ave | Fillmore, CA 93015 on March 3, 11:00AM Pacific. On Aug. 12, 1942, he married Read More, HUME - Karen Ann Cwiklinski, of 10393 County Road 23, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday (Feb. 24, 2023) in her home, with her beloved husband at her side. About Us After graduating from Fillmore High, class of 46, Jake spent 2 years in the U.S. Army serving in Korea, earning both the Bronze Star and UN Service Medal as a member of HV Mortar CO 223D. In high school Virginia worked as a carhop at the local A&W Root Beer Stand in Fillmore, California during its prime. She was born on Oct. 10, 1945, in Fillmore, a daughter of the late Wellington "Bus" and Sadie Cockle Hatch Sr. Lucy was a member of the Trinity Read More, HOUGHTON - Betty J Merriam, of 9597 Route 19, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday (Oct. 22, 2022) in her home. Marilyn worked outside the home as a bookkeeper and office manager, all the while raising the kids and running the household. She was particularly brilliant at naming them, believing their names should speak to their character and NOT be of human origin. Beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Fillmore; loving mother of Karen L. (Del) Dengate, Thomas (Jeanne) Fillmore, Kathy (Bill) Laboon and Kim (Duane) Dady; also survived by 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by a . Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Read More, Houghton --- Dona E. "Grams" Day of Houghton N.Y. and a former resident of Corning N.Y. passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of Read More, Fillmore --- Mark "Sparky" Alton Wright of 10987 Dugway Road passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Many pawprints graced both home and hearts because of Janices love of pets. "AJ" Gayhart of 7824 County Road 3 passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in his home. He was born on Read More, Jessica Ann Nendza Shiltz FILLMORE - Jessica Ann Nendza Shiltz, a former resident of Fillmore, passed away Saturday (Oct. 29, 2022) in West Columbia, S.C. She was born May 8, 1984, in Warsaw, a daughter of Leon John Nendza and Sandra Ann Horton. NEWSPAPERS. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Fillmore. Featuring obituaries, tributes, in memory of and death notices in Eastern Iowa. She continued to support her friends and local organizations through her administrative work for a local chiropractor, financial firm and law firm, as well as her volunteer work with the Fillmore Alumni Association, where she served as a board member and President. His hobbies were coaching, softball, water skiing, camping, fishing, hunting, traveling, tinkering on cars and around the house. In later years, John was wed to Claire Caudle of Santa Barbara. He shuttled back and forth over the old Conejo Grade between school and the ranch in a rattly Model-A our father bought for him. Levy, later becoming Wells Fargo. Virginia will be remembered by her family for her love of Chumash Casino. 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