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A2 | Thursday, May 30, 2019
Late Spring deluge
It's been an unusually wet May in the Valley. With Summer less than a month away, enough rain fell over this past weekend to flood many parts of Dinuba. The above photo was taken Sunday afternoon near the intersection of East Tulare and K streets.
Obituaries
Javier Godinez
Javier Godinez, a resident of Orange Cove, died May 21, 2019. He was 72.
He was a field laborer.
Services were held on Saturday, May 25 at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church in Orange Cove.
Surviving family members include his wife, five sons, two daughters, 16 grandchildren, four great grandchildren.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Irma Yolanda Gonzalez
Irma Yolanda Gonzalez, a resident of Dinuba, died May 25, 2019. She was 48.
She was a homemaker.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m. at the family home. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.
Surviving family members include her husband, three sons, two daughters, two brothers, six sisters and a grandchild.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
News
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or explosions, were heard in the area.
• An unwanted person was reported in the 600 block of North Alta Avenue at 6:55 p.m. A subject reportedly had a large pile of trash and cardboard in an alley there, where he was also sleeping.
• An assault was reported in the 1100 block of Golden Way at 9:23 p.m. The incident reportedly happened at the downtown entertainment plaza.
Saturday, May 25
• An unknown subject was attempting to get into a residence in the 400 block of South L Street at 5:26 a.m.
• Trespassers were reported in the 42000 block of road 80 at 11:50 a.m. Subjects were reportedly living in tents there.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 3:27 p.m. The suspect was described as female and wearing a black tank top and blue shorts.
• A public disturbance was reported in the 500 block of West El Monte Way at 5:48 p.m. A female wearing a green shirt was reportedly in possession of a knife.
Sunday, May 26
• A public disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of East Park Way at 3:52 a.m. A family who had reportedly been drinking got into a physical altercation.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 4:40 p.m. Tools were reportedly stolen by a subject wearing a black hoody.
• A shoplifter was detained in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 6:36 p.m.
• An assault was reported in the 1600 block of Magnolia Way at 6:38 p.m. The altercation was reportedly between family members.
• Possible domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of West El Monte Way at 7:29 p.m. The incident reportedly involved a white vehicle in a parking lot.
Lights &Sirens
Rick Curiel | The Sentinel
Sentinel staff report
Dinuba Police and Fire incident calls in the last week.
Monday, May 20
• A woman advised police at the Dinuba Police Department at 2:40 a.m. that she was parked and when she left she could hear someone in her vehicle's trunk.
• Vandalism was reported in the 100 block of North L Street at 8:14 a.m. Graffiti was discovered throughout the alley and parking lot.
• Suspicious circumstances were reported in the 1100 block of North Villa Avenue at 9:12 a.m. Drugs were reportedly being sold out of an apartment unit there.
• A downed power line was reported near the waste water plant at 6:49 p.m.
• A male subject with a tool was trying to attack another subject in the 300 block of East Tulare Street at 7:50 p.m.
• A fire was reported in the 1600 block of North Crawford at 9:02 p.m. A bonfire was sighted near Nebraska Avenue.
Tuesday, May 21
• A prowler was reported in the 1100 block of Burns Avenue at 2:25 a.m. A subject was reportedly in the backyard of a residence and was trying to enter a shed.
• Someone entered the Dinuba Police Department and advised officers that they received a package full of marijuana. It was reported at 9:22 a.m.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the 500 block of North Alta Avenue at 10:36 a.m. A female subject was seen there tampering with electrical wires behind the KRDU radio station.
• A suspicious subject was reported at Roosevelt Park at 4:07 p.m. A subject wearing
a gray shirt, black hoody and gray shorts was believed to be in possession of a stolen bike.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the 1500 block of East Bolinger Way at 5:51 p.m. A male subject in a red sweater and dark pants was believed to be casing the area.
• An assault was reported in the 900 block of Vermont Avenue at 9:42 a.m. A woman reported that her 16-year-old daughter was slapped in the mouth by her dad.
Wednesday, May 22
• Two coyotes were reportedly chasing other animals west of Lavendar Avenue. It was reported at 7:30 a.m.
• Graffiti behind the Vocational Center was reported at 8:04 a.m. • A suspicious subject was reported in the 400 block of West Ventura Street at 11:58 a.m. A male subject posing as a PG&E worker was trying to get into a
residence.
• A theft report was made in
the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 2:26 p.m. The suspect was described as wearing olive green pants and got into a gray Nissan Altima.
• A theft report was made in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 3:04 p.m. The suspects were described as male and female, the male wearing a gray and white shorts and a gray shirt and the female wearing a black tank top.
• A bike was reported stolen in the 1100 block of Magnolia Way at 5:48 p.m.
• An unkown male subject was seen in the 1500 block of Magnolia Way with a stick and yelling. It was reported at 10:55 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
• A suspicious subject was
reported in the 1400 block of North Crawford Avenue at 9:46 a.m. A female was seen following a male subject with a knife. The female was described as wearing shorts and a teal colored shirt.
• A reckless driver was reported in the area of Road 80 and Avenue 384 at 4:16 p.m. A silver Susuki was reportedly switching lanes back and forth.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the 300 block of Villa Avenue at 5:29 p.m. A male subject wearing a black jacket and red shoes was yelling in the alley way.
• Suspicious subjects were reported in the 600 block of North Alta Avenue at 5:41 p.m. Two females were believed to be staying in the old KRDU building.
• Water was reportedly leaking from a sidewalk in the area of Kamm and Crawford avenues at 6:10 p.m.
• Possible drug dealing was reported in the 500 block of California Avenue at 8:52 p.m.
• A female subject could be heard yelling from an apartment in the 900 block of West El Monte Way at 11:05 p.m.
Friday, May 24
• A noise complaint was reported in the 1600 block of East El Monte Way at 5:30 a.m. A loud banging noise was heard coming from behind United Market.
• A vehicle struck a sheep and possibly a dog in the area of Crawford and Nebraska avenues at 2:10 p.m.
• An ongoing problem with trespassers was reported in the 1100 block of East Sierra Way at 2:24 p.m.
• Domestic violence was reported in the area of Kamm and College avenues at 3:43 p.m. A female was reportedly hitting a male in a vehicle in the area.
• A group of about six juveniles were reportedly trespassing in a vacant building in the 300 block of South O Street at 5:22 p.m.
• Shots fired were reported in the area of Griggs and Alta avenues at 5:40 p.m. Three shots,
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“ ere are going to be both the smooth rock and rough rock situations. at’s where creativity and prayer
come in. One ows to the other.”
Sister Miriam Mendez, OSB, was born into eternal life at 4:23 a.m. on May 26, 2019.
She was 73 years old and had been a Bene- dictine sister for 13 years. Sister Miriam
will be remembered for her dedicated and creative work in the Monastery’s Archives and Book and Gi Shop, and her love of family and Benedictine life.
Sister Miriam was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 24, 1946. She grew
up in San Leandro, California. Before moving to Idaho, she lived in Dinuba,
California where she raised her children, worked as a hospice nurse, and was a very
involved member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. As her children transitioned into
their adult lives Miriam Mendez felt change on the horizon. She realized she was “a 53 year-old divorced mother of three with a Benedictine soul.” She began to explore Benedictine life and discovered St. Gertrude’s. She made First Monastic Profession in 2006 and dedicated herself through Final Monastic Profession in 2009.
She became the manager of the St. Gertrude’s Book and Gi Shop, expanding the shop’s o erings of handcra ed goods, books, and religious items. She sold handcra ed rosaries and established an online presence.
In 2016 she began a new ministry as the Monastery’s archivist. She embraced the role by taking online courses in archives and databases. She responded to research inquiries, created a digital database on each sister, and worked to eliminate duplicate documents as well as number and identify historical photos. Her most recent project was gathering materials to celebrate the upcoming 2020 centennial of the laying of the cornerstone of the St. Gertrude’s chapel.
In addition, she taught herself how to knit and crochet, making cra s for Raspberry Festival, the Book and Gi Shop, and her grandchildren. She also created stained glass art, enjoyed photography and literature, and recently took an online drawing class.
She loved living Benedictine community life. “ e wonderful thing about this life is living in community. e hardest thing about living in this life is community,” she said. She kept a pair of rocks on her
windowsill: a rough rock and a smooth rock that she made smooth by rubbing it against the rough rock. “ ere are going to be both the
smooth rock and rough rock situations. at’s where creativity and
prayer come in. One ows to the other.”
Sister Miriam is survived by her three children Alicia Mendez-Stevens, Olivia Mendez-Alm, and Robert Mendez; her sister Margaret Goldsmith; grandchildren Noah Alm, Samantha Alm, and Madeleine Stevens; and her Benedictine sisters. e Rosary Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1 — both will take place in the Monastery of St. Gertrude Chapel. A reception will follow. Memorial gi s can be made to the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho, 83522.
George Margosian
May 27, 1936 ~ May 18, 2019
George Margosian passed away on May 18, 2019 at the age of 82 after a strong ght against kidney disease. George loved his life and his family. He held on and wouldn’t give up because he didn’t want to leave us. Our lives will never be the same without him.
George was born in Visalia, California on May 27, 1936 to Setrag and Annig Margosian. He was the youngest of 3 children and graduated from Dinuba High School with the Class of 1954. He was a diversi ed farmer for most of his life, with ranches in Exeter, Monson, Dinuba, Cutler and Visalia. His love for the soil was evident in all the crops he grew and he was respectfully known as the “King of Pomegranates” by the farming community. He continued farming up until to the day he passed.
George met the love of his life, Rose Marie Kevorkian, at an Armenian Youth Group spaghetti dinner at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Yettem. They married on December 8, 1962 in Yettem, and have spent the last 56 years raising their family together. George was a member of the St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Yettem, Triple X Fraternity-Sequoia Chapter, and the Tulare County AGBU. One of George’s favorite pastimes was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his friends all over California. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie, Daughters Melissa and husband Pierre Pilavian of Clovis, CA, Tina and husband Darrell Peters of Visalia, CA. Four Grandchildren, Alik and Arlen Pila- vian, Karnig and Melina Peters. Sister in Law Lucille Margosian, Nieces Sharon and husband John Kaprielian, Karon Penny, and the Late Aron Margosian and their families.
Over the past 3 years, George enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in Shaver Lake. He loved summers on the lake with his grandchildren going as fast as possible on his pontoon boat which had the big- gest engine available. He left us with many memories that will last a lifetime.
The family would like to thank Dr. Yang, and Dr. Bhajal for doing their best to keep George with us for as long as possible. Thank you to the staff at DaVita Dialysis in Dinuba. You made his 3 times a week visits go by as quickly as possible and you all became his friends which meant so much to all of us. Staff at Visalia DaVita, thank you for your kindness and patience. A special thank you to the Kaweah Delta CVICU - Dr. Marks for his compassion during this dif cult time and RN’s Christian, DeDe, Heather, Michelle and Mary for taking such excellent care of George in his last days. You became part of our family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 27, 2019 from 5-8 pm with a Home Service at 7 pm at Dopkins Funeral Chapel 189 S. J St., Dinuba, CA. Funeral ser- vices will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, 14395 Ave. 384, Yettem, CA. Burial will follow immediately at Visalia Public Cemetery District, 1300 W. Goshen Ave. Visalia, CA.
In lieu of owers, the family requests that Remembrances be made to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, P.O. Box 367, Yettem, CA 93670
Tributes and condolences may be made to www.dopkinschapel.com
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