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The Reedley Exponent A2 Thursday, May 23, 2019
Vernon Schmidt to speak at Memorial Day ceremony May 27
By Jon Earnest
jon@midvalleypublishing.com
Vernon Schmidt, a World War II veteran and commander of the Ex-POWs Chapter 1 in Central Cali- fornia, will be the guest speaker at the 2019 Memorial Day observance at Reedley Cemetery on Monday, May 27.
For the second straight year, the ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. in the veterans section of the cemetery, lo- cated at 2185 S. Reed Ave. The time change was made so that the weather would be slightly cooler for elderly veterans who host the event and are standing in the sun.
Schmidt, a 93-year-old Fresno resident, was a member of the U.S. Army’s 90th Infantry Division in Eu- rope during World War II. He served under Gen. George S. Patton and was at the Battle of the Bulge.
Schmidt is a lifelong member of Veterans Post 3225 in Clovis. In ad- dition to his work with the Ex-POWs
Obituaries
Marty Yarbrough
Marty Yarbrough of Orosi died May 3 in Kings- burg. He was 57.
Mr. Yarbrough worked
Memorial Day flowers now can be placed
The event includes the tradition- al wreath-laying ceremony at the Unknown Soldier Tomb by a variety of veterans and community service groups. There also will be a military rifle salute.
Volunteers are needed to help put the 700 flags to be displayed at the cemetery before and after the ceremony. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the cemetery pavilion at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, to help remove covers on flagwells at indi- vidual gravesides and also Saturday, May 25, to put up the flags that will be on display through the ceremony.
Volunteers also are requested to help take down the flags beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 27.
After the Memorial Day cer- emony at the cemetery, the public is invited to attend a Memorial Day commemoration in front of the Viet- nam Veterans memorial in front of the Reedley Police Department, 843 G St. The brief ceremony will begin at about 11 a.m.
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Ruben J. Perez
July 6, 1945 - May 15, 2019
Ruben J. Perez, 73 of Reedley, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. Ruben was born
in Reedley, on July 6, 1945, to Joe and Conception Perez. He was raised in Reedley and went into e Army as an Engineer where he spent three years. He then went into law enforce- ment where he spent the next 30 years and retired from Reedley Police Department as a Sergeant. Ruben enjoyed his
work as a police o cer and was very involved in the Reedley Vietnam Veteran Organization.
Ruben was preceded in death by his wife Nancy in 2011.
He is survived by his daughter Tracy Santos from Kingsburg, sons Joseph Perez from Clovis and Jeremy Perez from Visalia, six grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, one daughter-in-law, one son-in- law, and one granddaughter-in-law.
Ruben was hard working, loving, caring, and would do any- thing for anybody at the drop of a hat. It was truly a blessing to know this man, our dad. He will be dearly missed by many. Heaven needed a hero and God chose my Dad.
Visitation will be held at the New St. Anthony’s Church on Wednesday, May 22 from 5 p.m. -8 p.m. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on ursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m.
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People wishing to take flowers early to the Reedley Cemetery for Memorial Day can now do so.
The Reedley Cemetery District began allowing flower placement for Memorial Day starting on May 22. District trustees stressed that no mylar balloons are allowed, and will be removed without exception.
William Conrad, Reedley Cem- etery manager, and grounds crews will be at the cemetery in the
chapter, he was one of the veterans who went on the Central Valley Hon- or Flight in 2014.
The annual ceremony begins with the presentation of colors by the Reedley High School Navy Ju- nior Reserve Officers Training Corps
morning on Monday, May 27, with maps to assist in finding locations of graves.
Trustees ask anyone wishing to take home silk flowers, potted plants or wreaths that they brought for the holiday pick them up no later than Wednesday evening, May 29. Lawns will be mowed and watered on Thursday, May 30, and all flowers and decorations will be removed and disposed in the trash. Regular mowing will resume on Wednesday, June 5.
(NJROTC). Flags representing all branches of the military will be pre- sented along with U.S. and California flags. The Reedley High jazz band will perform military songs during the presentation of colors along with a rendition of “Echo Taps.”
Bailey Miller / Photo Contributed
Veteran Vernon Schmidt is pictured in 2017. The93-year-oldveteranfromFresno will be the guest speaker at the 2019 Me- morial Day ceremony at Reedley Cemetery on Monday, May 27.
in general labor.
He is survived by his
parents, one brother and one sister.
No services were scheduled.
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Members of the Khi-Rho Youth Group along with St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and St. La Salle Catholic School leaders gathered for a group photo at the 40-year anniversary celebration on May 11.
Khi-Rho Youth Group marks 40-year anniversary
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The Khi-Rho
Group from St. Anthony of
Padua Catholic Church cel- ebrated its 40th anniversary on May 11.
The youth group was
founded in May 1979 by Fr. Juan Nacauili. The name Khi- Rho is the Greek symbol for Christ. The group’s purpose is to serve God through the church, the community and to build fellowship among the youth.
The event began with aMassat5p.m.inthenew church, followed by din- ner at St. La Salle Carholic School. Joe Ibanez, a former member, presented the group with a new Khi-Rho city sign to replace the old one that was on Dinuba Avenue near the Department of Motor Ve- hicles.
The other sign, which was located by the Manning Bridge, had been thrown away when they renovat- ed that area. Sandy Tellez Freedenburg, a former mem- ber, was in Kettleman City at Bravo Farms when she saw the group’s old Khi-Rho sign on a small building that looked like a chapel. Some- one had found it and hung it there.
The evening featured a slide presentation of the past 40 years of group activities. There were about 150 in at- tendance, including several original members. The cele- bration concluded with a DJ and dancing.
The Khi-Rho Youth Group expresses their ap- preciation to Msgr. John Esquivel for his encourage- ment and loving support. The group also expressed appreciation to the Sisters of Divine Zeal, Knights of Co- lumbus, and all those whose hard work made the 40-year milestone and anniversary celebration possible.
In a statement from St. Anthony’s Church, Esquivel also praised the group.
“On behalf of the Parish, we say thank you for all that the Khi-Rho youth group has done over the years,” Esquiv- el said. “A special thank you for all the work that they did in making the 100th anniver- sary celebration of our Par- ish a huge success.”
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