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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Light for cannon
Danny Jimenez / Photo Contributed
The newly-installed lighting system in front of the tank at the veterans memorial sec- tionof the Reedley Cemetery illuminates the memorial on the evening of Feb. 27.
Trio's team effort Feb. 27 illuminates vets' memorial at Reedley Cemetery
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Obituaries
Jose DeAnda
Jose DeAnda of Sanger died Feb. 15 in Clovis. He was 59.
Mr. DeAnda worked as a custodian.
He is survived by his wife, Guillermina De- Anda, two sons, three daughters, five broth- ers, five sisters and one grandchild.
A mass was held Feb. 25 at St. Mary's New Catholic Church in Sanger. Burial followed at Sanger Cemetery.
Dopkins Reedley Fu- neral Chapel handled the arrangements.
John Frank Camacho
John Frank Camacho
of Sanger died Feb. 18 in Fresno. He was 63.
Mr. Camacho worked as a field rep- resentative.
He is survived by his wife, Minerva Cama- cho, one son, one daugh- ter and two grandchil- dren.
A mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, at St. Mary's New Catholic Church in Sanger.
Dopkins Reedley Fu- neral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Severo Frausto
Severo Frausto of Dinuba died Feb. 19 in Visalia. He was 83.
Mr. Frausto worked as a farm laborer.
He is survived by four sons, three daugh- ters, many grandchil- dren and one brother.
Visitation was held on Feb. 19. Burial was at Smith Mountain Cem- etery in Dinuba.
Dopkins Dinuba Fu- neral Chapel handled the arrangements.
Petra Garza
Petra Garza of Reed- ley died Feb. 18 in Clo- vis. She was 87.
Mr. Garza worked in field labor.
She is survived by five sons, five daugh- ters, five brothers, one sister, 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, at Reedley Cemetery.
Dopkins Reedley Fu- neral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Jimmie S. Hawkins
Jimmie S. Hawkins
of Dinuba died Feb. 21 in Clovis. He was 79.
Mr. Hawkins worked as a deputy sheriff.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hawkins, one son, one daughter and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, at Dinuba First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Smith Moun- tain Cemetery in Di- nuba.
Sterling & Smith Fu- neral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mark Lindquist
Mark Lindquist of Squaw Valley died Feb. 25 in Squaw Valley. He was 69.
Mr. Lindquist worked as a truck driv- er.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Lindquist, one son, two daughters, eight grand- children and one sister.
No services are scheduled at this time. Dopkins Funeral Chapel handled the arrange- ments.
Robin Goon Nan
Robin Goon Nan of Parlier died Feb. 20 in Fresno. He was 71.
Mr. Nan worked as a bank supervisor.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Nan, one brother and one sis- ter.
A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. Sat- urday, March 6, at Dop- kins Reedley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mendocino Cemetery in Parlier.
Dopkins Reedley Fu- neral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Elias Reyes Rodriguez
Elias Reyes Rodri-
guez of Fresno died Feb. 21. He was 82.
Mr. Rodriguez worked as a farm la- borer.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Rodri- guez, and two sons.
No services were scheduled. Wallin's Sanger Funeral Home handled the arrange- ments.
MVT Staff Report
After five years of being in darkness, the cannon in the Veterans Memorial section of the Reedley Cemetery once again shines at night.
Thanks to the efforts of Reedley electricians Sergey Yanovsky and David Peters and the planning by Reedley City Council Member Matthew Tuttle, a new lighting system was put in place last week. By the evening of Feb. 27, the lights were shining on the cannon that is the centerpiece frontage ar- ea for the annual Memo- rial Day services.
Yanovsky, co-owner of Hidden Hollow Park north of Reedley and an electrician with the city, previously has been in-
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are here today, to honor their memories. I want to acknowledge the Be- jar family who are here, they have made the ulti- mate sacrifice.”
Bejar’s older sister,
Danny Jimenez / Photo Contributed
Sergey Yanovsky, electrician and co-owner of Hidden Hollow Park in Reedley, worked on wiring for the light on Feb. 27. Yanovsky and fellow electrician David Peters volunteered their services for the project.
volved in community action by setting up the lighting for Reedley's annual Christmas tree. In this instance, he and Peters helped install new
Maricela Bejar, spoke during this year’s cere- mony and told the crowd that they are grateful for what the department has done for them.
Maricela said this year it was her turn to say a few words about her brother and the de-
electrical wiring and lights in a three-sided area in front of the can- non. Tuttle also worked with the pair in digging areas around the work.
partment he worked for and the community he protected.
“Aside from the obvi- ous reason of us dread- ing public speaking, an- other reason to be hesi- tant to be the speaker is because the question comes up, what can we say? The question is al- ways, what can we say?” she said.
“The most we, the Bejar family can say is 'thank you', thank you to the Reedley Police De- partment and all those who make this ceremony possible.”
The ceremony in- cluded the lowering of the American flag and speeches from various local leaders.
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RobeRt Allen YARbRo
Robert was born in Reedley on
August 12, 1944 to the parents of James
Yarbrough and Leo Dorthey Yarbrough. He was
the youngest of five children. His older brothers and sister are James Yarbrough, Bud Yarbrough, Georgia Tuey, and Harry Yarbro.
Robert married his high school sweetheart Barbara Ann Hutchens in the fall of 1962. His dear wife went to the Lord in October 2018. Their first child, Jeffery Yarbro, in 1964 and their second child, Laura Ann Yarbro, in 1981. Robert started working as a sheet metal worker but then decided to start his own company in 1982 called ISC, INC which he ran along side his wife Barbara. Both Jeff and Laura have taken on the family business.
Robert is survived by both of his children, Jeffery, and Laura, three grandchildren, Kaci Merlo, Kodi Yarbro, Kyli Yarbro, and his great granddaughter Aria Merlo.
There will be a Celebration of Life at the home of Laura Yarbro, 40453 B Rd 40 Dinuba Ca 93618, on March 6th at 1 PM.
1944 ~ 2021
Oscar Ramirez Zuniga
November 20, 1941 - February 6, 2021
Oscar Ramirez Zuniga was born on November 20, 1941 in Matam- oros, Mexico. He grew up in Browns- ville, Texas and started his family in Dinuba, Ca.
He is survived by his three sons,
Anthony, (Becky) of Dinuba, Oscar, Jr. of Di- nuba and Victor (Rose) of Reedley and daugh- ter, Sandra of Dinuba. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Oscar worked 40 great years at Maxco Sup- ply in Reedley, after he retired.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support, we re- ceived in his final resting days at home. Oscar (Papa) will be deeply missed for his stories, smiles and kindness. Miss you but will always be in our hearts.
The Zuniga family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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