Page 3 - Mid Valley Times 3-4-21 E-edition

Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, February 22
• Threats were reported in the 42800 block of Road 80 at 10:23 a.m. The suspect was last seen in a Black Challenger.
• A possible DUI was
The Reedley Police Department handled 585 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 91 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 91 police reports, made 23 arrests and issued 30 traffic ci-
Monday, February 22
There were 69 calls for service and four traf- fic citations were issued between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• A citation was issued for a dog at large in the 900 block of Church Av- enue.
• Officers conducted a field interview in the 1100 block of Academy Avenue.
• A citation was issued for a dog at large in the 1900 block of Geary Av- enue.
reported in the are of Road 80 and Avenue 400 at 1:17 p.m. A white low- ered Chevrolet pickup truck was swerving and last seen driving north on Alta Avenue.
• A man reported a per- son was driving behind him throwing items at
tations. There were five traffic collisions and two DUI cases, four fire calls and 21 medical aid calls.
Monday, February 22
• A disturbance was re- ported at 11:47 a.m. in the 500 block of East
• A vehicle burglary was reported in the 2400 block of 10th Street.
• Officers filed a gener- al incident report in the 1900 block of Sequoia Avenue.
• Officers responded to a violation of a restraining order in the 500 block of Faller Avenue.
• A person was arrested for public intoxication in the 800 block of Acade- my Avenue.
Tuesday, February 23
There were 72 calls
Arvi EdwArd Nurmi Jr.
APRIL 9, 1951 ~ FEBUARY 7, 2021
his vehicle on south- bound Alta Avenue near Union Drive at 2:30 p.m. • A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 6:33 p.m. in the area of Avenue 408 and Road 70. • A disturbance involv- ing four persons was re- ported at 9:58 p.m. in the
200 block of South Alta Avenue.
Tuesday, February 23
• A suspicious vehicle was reported with a per- son seemingly loading items in the 100 block of South College Avenue at 1:38 a.m.
Arvi Edward, AKA Sonny AKA Jr. Nurmi, was born on April 9, 1951 in Carmel Ca. On February 7, 2021, Heaven gained a new angel when Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by his family, after a very short battle with lung cancer.
Jr. grew up in Reedley
and attended local schools,
Riverview K-7, at which time the
family moved into town from
the family ranch that still bares
the family name. Jr. finished
grade school graduating from 8th grade at General Grant, he went on and attended Reedley High School where he was very active. He lettered in football, wresting and diving. He also was very involved in drama and was one way or another involved in the school productions of the plays.
Three days after graduation from RHS, Jr. entered into the United States Air Force and proudly defended his country for the next four years in Vietnam specializing in communications. After his honorable discharge, Jr. came back to Reedley, hung around a short time then relocated to the bay area and worked at High Tech Communications, for several years. Leaving the Bay area Jr. settled in Sacramento and worked for Coca Cola Bottling Co. on Stockton Blvd. until retirement in 2013.
Jr. moved back to Reedley at that time to manage his properties he had acquired over the years. Growing up on the west side of the River, Jr. was part of an exclusive group of boys called The River Rats, that he was proud of until the day he died. Hard work in the fields was a way of life. The rewards was the river, while growing up in Reedley.
Jr. was very active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Reedley Little League, Reedley Marlin Swim Club, and active member in his church Full Gospel Tabernacle.
The family traveled frequently during summers, from Hume Lake to their family home in Pacific Grove. Holidays were no exception, memorable Christmases spent with family in the Azores and traveling for several weeks through Portugal and the Azores.
It was a standing “don’t call” if Nascar was on, his devotion for Nascar took him to races and tracks all over the nation as he followed his driver. Jr. was also a proud member of the NRA and American Legion Post 35.
We the family would like to thank Clovis Community Hospital, 4th Floor Dr. and nurses for the dignity, compassion, and love they provided our brother until the end.
Jr. was predeceased in death by his paternal grandparents, Nel & Mary (Hongola) Nurmi; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Louise (Dutra) Casmero, parents Arvi and Kathryn (Casmero) Nurmi Sr.
He leaves behind very broken hearted siblings, Kay Nurmi DiMuro, Fresno; Tom Nurmi, Reedley; Mari Paul, La Mesa; one nephew Joseph DiMuro III (Tres), Fresno; nieces Rebeca Stump, Maryland, and Tricia Iste, Illinois.
Celebration of Jr 70th birthday and Life will be on Friday, April 9, 2021.
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Lights & Sirens
Manning Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 3:51 p.m. in the 100 block of North Haney Avenue.
• Officers responded to the report of robbery in the 2300 block of East
Washington Avenue at 5:09 p.m. Officers de- termined a man took a gaming device by force and fled the area. Detec- tives later identified and arrested the suspect, 25-year-old Kebree Pick- ering of Hanford.
Dinuba
• A backup camera assembly was taken from one of the vehicle parked in the 100 block of West Tulare Street at 12:28 p.m.
• A vehicle burglary was reported at 4:19 p.m. in the 900 block of Villa Av- enue.
Tuesday, February 23
• Officers attempted to a vehicle stop at 1:18 a.m., but the vehicle refused to yield to officers and a pursuit occurred. Af- ter officers stopped the vehicle, they arrested the driver, 20-year-old
cotics arrest in the 1300 block of Church Avenue.
Wednesday, February 24
There were 72 calls for service and seven traffic citations were is- sued between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Theft was reported in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 5:38 p.m. • A suspect in a blue co- lumbia jacket with faded blue jeans reportedly stole exercise equipment in the 900 block of West
See DINUBA onpageA5
Cameron Clark, for pos- session of narcotics and an outstanding warrant. • A disturbance oc- curred at 1:47 p.m. in the 500 block of East Aspen Avenue
See REEDLEY onpageA6
• A traffic collision oc- curred in the 800 block of Bethel Avenue. No in- juries were reported.
• Officers made an ar- rest in the 700 block of 7th Street for narcotics
See SANGER onpageA5
Reedley
Sanger
of Jensen Avenue.
• Officers investigated a fraud report in the 800 block of Academy Av- enue.
• Officers made a nar- cotics arrest in the 1200 block of Hume Drive.
• Officers made a nar-
James F. Huerta, a resident of Goshen, CA, age 64, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after losing his brief battle with cancer.
He leaves behind his high school sweetheart, Norma (Jeanie); children; Carolyn, James, Fabian and Rebecca, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Carolyn, brother, Samuel and wife Kathy, brothers, Joseph and John Huerta, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Huerta, brothers, Jacob, Jeremiah and Jesse.
James lived many years in the Salinas/Castroville area, and after retiring from truck driving he settled back into the area a few years ago. He was a truck driver and what he most enjoyed about this job was being able to take his wife, Jeanie, his children and grandchildren along for the long drives. While on these long drives they were able to explore and see amazing places. Anyone having the privilege of listening to him talk about these trips could feel his joy and enthusiasm in the times shared there with his loved ones.
He was a simple man, a very caring man and loving son who loved family, friends, outdoors, BBQ’s, sports and roosters. He was also one who had an opinion on everything (that will be missed). Although we will miss him dearly, we will forever cherish the countless memories with him along with his stories on how he viewed life.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., at Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel, 1700 West Caldwell Avenue,
Visalia, CA 93277. For more information, call: 559-625-8900.
Gideon H. Regier
April 17, 1927 - February 22, 2021
Gideon H. Regier was born in Aurora, Nebraska on April 17th,
1927. He was the 15th of 16 children born to Abraham
and Anna Regier. Gid even- tually moved to California
with his family in the hopes of finding additional opportunities.
In 1951, Gid met Norma Williams through mutual
friends. They married later that year and purchased a
home in Dinuba, starting a partnership that lasted nearly
70 years. Together, they had two children: a daughter, Mari,
and a son, Jarin.
After working for a number of local farmers,
Gid became a mechanic and worked for many years at Grow- er’s Supply in Reedley. He and his family attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Dinuba. They later became members of the Dinuba First Baptist Church.
In 1972, Gid and Norma accomplished a major goal of theirs in purchasing their own farm. He also opened his own business repairing tractors. He continued farming, with the support of his family, until his final harvest in 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Regier; children, Mari Findley and Jarin Regier; grandchildren, Brooke and Scott Findley and Ryan and Kaden Regier; sister, Irene Siering; and many extended family members.
While we mourn his loss, we rejoice that his suffering is no more and that he is now with the Lord. We look forward to the day when we will get to be with him once more in heaven.
A visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Wednesday, March 3rd at Dopkins Funeral Chapel in Reedley. A graveside service will be held
at the Reedley Cemetery on Thursday, March 4th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gid’s name may be made to Palm Village Retirement Community.
for service and seven traffic citations were is- sued between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Identification theft was reported in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• A sex offense was re- ported in the 1700 block
James
Flores Huerta
April 6, 1957 ~ February 10, 2021
Marty Jay Sherfield
September 8, 1962 - February 22, 2021
Marty was born on September 8, 1962 in Dinuba at the Alta
Hospital. He went to local schools, graduating in
1983. He worked for ABLE Industries for more than 25 years before retiring because of health issues.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jay and
Alyne Sherfield and his sister Brenda.
Marty is survived by his two sisters, Laura and Diana of
Dinuba and two nephews Patrick and David Swaim of Dinuba. His uncle and aunt, Coy and
Carolyn Weldon of Orange Cove and many cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at The First Baptist Church of Dinuba on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Masks are required.
Ruben
“JR”
Piseno November 20, 1938 ~
December 21, 2020
Ruben “Jr” Piseno was born in Dinuba, California on November 20, 1938, and passed away December 21, 2020.
Ruben was raised in Dinuba, married, and had children. He later moved to Seaside, California, where he lived with his partner, Joy, for over 30 years.
Together, they burned up the casinos in Coarsegold and Lemoore, never leaving with empty pockets, and more than happy to spread their luck around to friends and family who joined them.
Ruben was well known on the coast and in the Valley for his famous annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Shoot” golf tournament, where the prize for every hole won was a 20 pound turkey. The tournament always garnered a large turnout because participants knew Ruben’s generous nature meant that win, lose, or draw, they all went home with a turkey.
When Ruben wasn’t in a casino or on the golf course, he could be found at any one of his favorite watering holes, where he was affectionately known by friends as “The Glove,” in reference to the trademark golf glove he wore after an accident in his youth.
After decades of driving up and down the coastal corridor, often delivering crates full of strawberries and various gifts to family, Ruben decided to retire to Fresno in 2017 to be close to his daughters and grandchildren. After a brief illness, he passed away on December 21, 2020.
Ruben’s laughter, generosity, and good heart will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ruben was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margaret Piseno, of Dinuba; his brothers Augie “Scruno” Piseno, Michael Fabela, and Ricardo Favela; his son, Rick Piseno; and his longtime partner, Joy.
He is survived by sisters Gloria Garcia, of Sacramento; Henrietta Moreno, of Dinuba; and Emily Cavazos, of Visalia; brother Bobby Piseno, of Fresno; daughters Sylvia Moreno and Rosie Serbera, of
Fresno; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and two great- great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruben will be coming home to Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba, California, on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
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