All Obituaries

Daisy was born to Felipe and Maria Gonzales. Daisy had 10 siblings and was married to Lorenzo Telles who passed away February 9, 2018. They had two children, Larry and Anthony Telles. Larry has lived with Daisy in Hanford, California for the past 3 years. Daughter in Law Theresa Scianna of Prather, Anthony and his wife Tifini are residing in Fresno California. Daisy has 8 Grandchildren Tribecca and her husband Frankie Villagomez, Christian, Tara, Ryan, Tyler, Tayah, Brayden, and Trayce. ...

Maria Elza Linhares was born on March 9, 1931 Terceira, Açores. She passed away February 19, 2026, in Hanford, California. Maria Elza  immigrated to the United States with her husband Francisco V. Linhares and her son from Terceira, Açores, Portugal, in 1977, at the age of 46, and made her home in California. She lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished. Maria’s life was a ...

Celina Mateus,78, of Hanford, California, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born Almagreira, Lajes do Pico, Azores, Celina carried her deep love of her family, faith, and tradition throughout her life. Celina enjoyed crocheting, baking, singing, and playing card and board games. She especially cherished spending time with family and friends and found great comfort in prayer. Her kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew her. She is survived ...

Jose Jess “Joe” Maciel, born in Guadalajara, Mexico, to Epitacio Rodriguez and Victoria Maciel, passed away peacefully at his home in Hanford, California, on February 17, 2026, at the age of 80. He moved with his family to Hanford at the age of 8. He graduated from Hanford High School in 1964. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy on July 3, 1962, and served honorably until his retirement on December 31, 1984. While stationed in San Diego, Joe earned his ...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Juana Maria Angela Meza, who entered eternal rest on February 17, 2026, at the age of 54, after bravely fighting cancer with strength, dignity, and grace. Born on June 8, 1971, and raised in Hanford, California, Juana was a woman whose heart was as beautiful as her smile. Hanford was not just her hometown — it was the place where she built her life, raised ...

Johnnie Leslie Fagundes III, lovingly known as “Senior,” passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by the love of his family. Johnnie was born on August 9, 1929, in Hanford to John and Mary Fagundes, and he remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He attended Wayne Grammar School and Hanford High School. From an early age he developed a deep connection to horses — a passion that stayed with him throughout his life — and ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Oscar R. Casarez, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on February 10, 2026, in Hanford, California. Oscar was born on August 27, 1939, in Hanford, California, to Rosario Casarez and Josephine Renteria. He married the love of his life, Barbara Araujo, on August 15, 1959. They shared nearly 60 years of marriage until her passing on January 24, 2019. Oscar ...

Reynold Anthony Gaitan, affectionately known as Rey, passed away just shy of his 91st birthday. Born in Hanford, California, on March 25, 1935, to Jess and Minnie Gaitan, Rey was the fifth of six children. He attended St. Rose McCarthy School and graduated from Hanford High School in 1953. Following graduation, Rey began a lifelong career working alongside his parents at Deluxe Tailors and Cleaners. It was at the family business that he met the love of his life and longtime partner, Yvonne ...

Qloun Cho Poon, a resident of Madera, CA passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.  Qloun was born in Stockton on March 15, 1928, to Cho Yee (father) and Sam Shee (mother), both from Canton, China.  Qloun was one of nine brothers and sisters and one stepsister – Jim, Alice, May, Young, Dick, Mon, Chung, Rosie, and Shirley.  She was the 3rd eldest sister. Qloun graduated from Stockton High School and Stockton Jr College.  Qloun also attended UC Berkeley and ...

Dr. Leopold Edmund Wierzbicki, 94, of Lemoore, California, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.  Born on Sunday, November 15, 1931, in Olkowicze, Poland. Leopold was born to Heronim and Urszula (née Horodecka) Wierzbicki in a village in what is now Belarus (before the borders of Poland were moved after WWII).  When his parents were born in the 1890’s, Olkowicze was officially part of the Russian Empire.  Leopold’s parents were proprietors of the bakery ...