Alyce Margaret (Kuehl) Richardson (December 1935 – March 2023)

Alyce was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. Her deceased parents were Harold and Ethel Kuehl. Her deceased brothers were Wayne and George Kuehl and a sister Marilyn (died from a car accident at the age of 4). Alyce lived in Davenport until the age of 12 when she and her parents moved to Monterey Park, California.
She attended Inez elementary school and Mark Keppel High School there and graduated from MK in 1950. One of her most proudest moments was receiving a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for not having missed a single day of absence during her 4 years at Mark Keppel. She was a very good tennis player as well!
Following graduation Alyce went to work for 10 years at the Bank of America where she work up to HEAD TELLER. In 1958, while still at the B of A, she married Charles Richardson and at her death she and Charles had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past January 5, 2023 reaching the very unusual time of 65 years, 2 months and 2 days!
That marriage produced three children, La Von (Richardson) Funk, Craig and Jeff. Those 3 children produced 7 grand children and those 7 produced 9 great grand children. She was very proud of that fact! At one time or another, she had met all 16 of her grand children.
When her husband Charles graduated from California State University in 1967, Alyce returned to school and earned a Associate in Science degree in nursing in 1970 from Mt San Antonio City College. That year she passed the State of California Nursing Exam and became a Registered Nurse.
She then went to work for Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, California where she worked there for 24 years retiring as Head Nurse of the hospital on the midnight shift. Each morning she reported to the CEO of QVH detailing any significant events that the entire hospital had experienced during her 7 PM to 7 AM shift.
She and Charles and daughter La Von (9 months old) lived in San Dimas for 9 months then moved to their first house which they bought in Covina in 1959 where they lived for 5 years. Then they moved into little larger house in West Covina, CA for 9 years. Their final moved was into a much larger house in Walnut, CA where the lived for 24 years.
When they finally retired, in 1996, they took up residence in Stormville, New York two properties away from Charles' brother and wife (Gerry & Barbara Richardson). They bought a very nice 2 acre and 3500 square foot house and lived there for 8 years. But, Alas, snow got the best of them and they moved back to California in August, 2004. They took up residence at the El Dorado Estates Mobile Home Park on November 14, 2004.

Their stay in NY was cut short after Alyce broke shoulder shoving snow. They both wondered why, while in there 70s, are "we fighting the snow issues"? So, they purchased a 2000 square foot beautiful modular unit and loved settling down in the quaint little town of Fillmore, CA. being near their daughter, La Von Richardson Funk who lives in Oakview, CA, their primary support person, who lives there with her husband Guy Funk.
Alyce was an accomplished crochet artist and earned many awards for her beautiful blankets that she produced. The ribbons she won still hang on her "I love me" wall! She made magnificent blankets for all her grand children, many for veterans and many for her good friends. Everyone showered her with admiring compliments over her beautiful blankets! She crochets right up until here death. Her coffin will be covered with one of her grandest works, the AMERICAN FLAG (which earned 1st place at the Ventura County Fair in 2010).
Alyce, with her husband Charles, were instrumental in establishing the new St. Lorenzo Catholic Church in Walnut, CA in 1984. The church there held it's very first service in a rented/converted to church facility warehouse. In 5 years the grandest of church buildings was dedicated and parishioners moved from the warehouse to the newly completed ST. LORENZO CATHOLIC CHURCH!
She and Charles are members of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Fillmore and have been for going on 19 years. On January 7, 2023 the parish priest Fr. Ponds celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Mass dedicated to them and said marriage prayers on their behalf. The congregation erupted with thunderous applause!
While in Fillmore, Alyce donated a lot of time to the Convalescent Facility there and was a member of the Club who raised money for the facility and residents who live there in Fillmore.
A rosary and viewing at the Perez Funeral Home, 600 N. Central Ave, Fillmore and will occur on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00PM. At 10 AM, the celebration mass for her will be on Friday, April 14 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1248 W. Ventura St., in Fillmore.
Burial services will be at the Bardsdale Cemetery following mass. Following interment attendees are invited to join the family at the church hall for food and a video remembrance of her life with family and friends.
Alyce was admired and view by her many friends and relatives for being a very kind, loving and sincere lady. She was a wonderful mother and wife. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Arturo Robles Lugo (April 1956-March 2023)

Arturo Robles Lugo passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 13th, 2023.

Art was born on April 6th, 1956, in Ventura, Ca. Art was preceded in death by his parents
Adolfo and Grace Lugo and his brothers Eddie Lugo and Frank Lugo. He is survived by his sisters Lupe Hernandez, Alicia Alverdi, Graciela Lugo, ex-wife Joyce Lugo, in Laws Raymond & Alma Ponce, Brothers-in-laws Fred, Lonnie, & Ray Ponce Jr. & Sister-in-Law Faith Lugo and his many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and a great, great niece and many, many friends, cousins and extended family. Art was a lifelong Ventura County resident. He grew up in Fillmore attended Fillmore Schools and graduated Fillmore High School in 1974 where he played Football. Art worked for several local business where he made many lifelong friends including Rockwell, Teledyne and most recently at the California Tactical Academy in Piru as Range Master. He had also been a Ventura County Volunteer Fireman for 30 years. Art was President of the Trout Slayers a Fishing Club, a brotherhood of friends really and they gave back to the community by supporting The Fillmore Flashes Booster Club by raising money with The Trout Slayers BBQ, at Elkins Ranch Golf Course helping with FHS Alumni Events like Casino Night & hanging banners at the field & around town. They would take their yearly trips to Lake Crowley in the Eastern Sierras. Art enjoyed BBQing, cooking, firearms, fishing, sports, photography and reading books. We will miss him dearly. Art’s celebration of Life will be held on April 14th, 2023, at 10am at San Salvador Mission Church 4045 E. Center St. Piru, CA 93040 Followed by a reception on church grounds. Art’s Burial will be on April 19th, 2023, at 11am at Bardsdale Cemetery in Fillmore, 1698 S Sespe St, Fillmore, CA 93015.

Ryan Eric Oge (August 1989- March 2023)

Ryan Eric Oge passed on March 29th, 2023. Ryan was born on August 4th, 1989 and is survived by his parents Marvin and Joy Oge who resided in Fillmore, CA for 18 years, brother Will Foster of Summerville, SC. Ryan’s wife Rebecca and son Simon Oge of Louisville,CO. Ryan graduated from Fillmore High School in 2007 and was on the Fillmore High School Swim Team. Ryan moved to Wyoming in 2009 to attend WyoTech and after graduation moved to Brighton CO where he worked for RTD until 2020. Ryan married wife Rebecca on December 31st, 2018. Ryan and Rebecca welcomed son Simon on August 9th, 2020. Ryan, wife Rebecca and son Simon moved to Louisville CO in 2021. Ryan was surrounded by many loved ones and friends upon his passing and will be forever in our hearts and memories

Viola Maxine Holley Merry (June 1931 – January 2023)

Viola Maxine Holley Merry (known to all as “Maxine”), age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Gig Harbor, Washington, after a short illness.
Maxine was born on June 5, 1931 in Wilson, Oklahoma to James Claudie and Gracie Ellen Taylor. James and Ellen Taylor, along with their five children, made the long trip to California in 1936 and settled in Fillmore.
Maxine attended schools in the Fillmore School District through high school; later attending Ventura College and obtaining her AA degree in 1993. Maxine was involved in many clubs during her high school years, including the Art Club, Stage Craft, Ushers Club, Junior and Senior Tri-Y, and Student Council Commissioner of Advertisement. During high school, Maxine started attending Fillmore Presbyterian Church where she met Bernard L. Holley. Maxine later married Bernard on July 21, 1948. They moved to their home on the Holley Ranch on Cliff Avenue, surrounded by orange and avocado trees and the beauty of the San Cayetano Mountain as their backyard view. Bernard and Maxine had four children, Janice, Patrick, Jeanne and Jonathan. During the years while the children were young, Bernard and Maxine took many trailer camping trips and trips to the beach. The family was very involved in the Presbyterian Church (later Fillmore Bible Church) and attended many church activities and participated in Sunday School and other weekday groups there. Bernard and Maxine were married for 43 years until Bernard’s death in 1991 from Parkinson’s Disease.
Maxine loved traveling and traveled to various countries through the years, Greece, Italy, Ireland, just to name a few, keeping photographs and journals from her travels. She also loved traveling to Hawaii. She traveled with groups of people she didn’t know, as well as with friends and family.
Maxine reconnected with Stanley Merry, a family friend and local Fillmore man and they married in 1999. Maxine and Stan did a substantial amount of traveling during their years together, locally, by air and many cruises. Both Stan and Maxine had homes in Fillmore; Stan in the Bardsdale area and Maxine on the Cliff Ave Ranch. Stan and Maxine split their time between the two homes until Stan’s death in 2007.
Maxine was always an avid reader. In her younger years, the gift of choice from her brothers was books! She loved literature of all kinds and read over 230 books in one year a few years ago. She made sure to reach 100 books read in 2022 by finishing a biography of Paul Newman on New Year’s Eve 2022! In addition to her reading, Maxine loved word games in the newspaper, and was always up for a Scrabble game with close friends or family. Maxine was devout in her Christian faith and her reading included religious devotional books and the Bible.
Maxine was quite artistic from a young age and continued her gift of drawing and painting throughout her adult life. Art was one of the classes she thoroughly enjoyed at Ventura College during her studies there and she produced some wonderful artwork during that time. Maxine used her art skills at church where the children would gather up front to listen to her presentation of a short message while creating chalk drawings to go along with the message.
Another skill of Maxine’s was cooking. Maxine cooked for the Rotary Club for many years to the delight of many members of the club! She also cooked for the Lion’s Club and other local organizations and private celebrations when requested. Maxine loved preparing food and inviting friends and family for dinners and also baking and taking food to friends and family, whether needed or not, just because that’s who she was! During her last year, while living in Gig Harbor, WA with her daughter and son-in-law, she got very involved in watching The Great British Bake Off with them and enjoyed that thoroughly.
Maxine loved flowers and maintained roses, annuals and perennials in her yard. She loved seeing the hummingbirds and kept them well fed. Maxine also enjoyed the other wildlife that came to “visit” now and again; deer, coyotes and an occasional bear! She created beautiful flower bouquets to keep in her house, for other people and for the church.
Maxine was a member of the Ventura County Garden Club and the local PEO Chapter in Fillmore for many years. The meetings, outings and friendships were such an important part of Maxine’s life in Fillmore.
In 2022, Maxine made the decision to sell the Cliff Avenue Ranch and move to Gig Harbor, WA to live with her daughter, Jeanne and husband, Robert. Maxine came to enjoy all aspects of the Pacific NW, including the weather! She loved that she could look out any window of the house and see flowers. She continued to keep in close touch with family and friends through e-mail, phone calls and her lovely cards and notes. Maxine enjoyed her time with the WA family (even the resident dog and cats), going on outings to local nurseries, getting acquainted with the local library, going to a live production in Seattle, and trying new restaurant foods.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents James Claude and Ellen, and her brothers, J.C. and Boyce (“Cotton”) and her sisters, Geneva and Kathy.
Maxine is survived by her children, Janice Holley, Jeanne Gleim (Robert), and Jonathan Holley. Her son, Patrick preceded her in death in 1974. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Maxine was dearly loved by all her family, friends and acquaintances and she will be greatly missed.
If you wish to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests they be made to the Ventura County Library (Fillmore branch) or the Fillmore High School Alumni Association.

Raul P. Medina (November 1958 – February 2023)

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Raul Medina (Raulie) who passed away on February 20, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on November 21, 1958, in Santa Paula, California to Jennie & Felix (Chapo) Medina.

Raulie lived in Fillmore most of his life and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1977 where he played sports and made many lifetime friends. He graduated from Ventura College and attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Raulie enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Rams and the Dodgers. He loved spending time with his friends and family. Raulie was a friendly guy well known in Fillmore and Piru. He enjoyed spending the last few years living with his mom in his childhood home in Fillmore and chatting with the many friends and cousins he grew up with in town.
Raulie had a big heart and a great sense of humor. He was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about history and politics. His kindness and carefree spirit will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Raulie was preceded in death by his father Felix Medina and son Michael Medina. He is survived by his mother Jennie Ponce Medina, son Christopher Medina, daughter Alyssa Medina, 3 grandchildren, Sister Nora Casarez (husband Steve) brother Danny Medina (wife Nadine) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at San Salvador Mission, Piru Ca. 4041 Center Street, Piru. Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am with mass immediately following at 9:30 am. Committal and Interment will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery.

Armando Tello (1939-2023)

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Armando Tello born October 21, 1939 in Mezquital Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico.
He passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by family, his wife Beatriz Jimenez Tello, Married 57 beautiful years, sister Armandina (husband Richard Gurrola) Armando’s sons, Armando Tello (wife Stephanie) Eddie Tello (wife Xochilt) Daughter Christina Tello, Ruben Espinosa (son in law), grand children Moneh (husband Juan Villa), Krystal, Trusten, Gabrielle (fiancé Ramon Flores), Christopher, Mayra, Isela, great grand children David, Lilyana, New born Aayla Ray. Preceded in death by His Father Juan Tello and mother Irene Tello both also of Zacatecas, Mexico, brothers Juan, Jose, Mauro, Salvador, sisters Eva, Maria.
Our Dad enjoyed people, he would love to talk to anyone and everyone, before you knew it they would have a big smile or laughter, our father was quite a character. He worked for Robinson & Lamey for 25 years in when they closed shop. Our Father then opened his own business in Fillmore, Moorpark, Santa Paula. He opened Tello’s Mexican food in Moorpark, a few years later he opened Armando’s Super Antojitos Mexican Food in Fillmore, 6 years later he opened Armando’s Mexican Food in Santa Paula, our father got to serve Our 40th President of The United States of America, Ronald Reagan by making our president authentic cooked Mexican food, he would send the food to Ronald Reagan Santa Barbara Ranch or The White House. What an honor for us.
Services March 16th are as following:
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Fillmore
11:45am Rosary
Immediate following is Mass
Immediate following is Fillmore Cemetery (1698 S. Sespe St. Fillmore)
Following will be private gathering for few family and close friends of our father.

Alfonso “Poncho” Barragan (1968-2023)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, son, brother, father, tio, grandfather and friend Alfonso “Poncho” Barragan. He passed in the early morning of March 4, 2023 in Panorama City. Poncho was born on May 9, 1968 in Ayumba, Michoacan to Alfonso and Josefina Barragan. He was the eldest of four children. He came to the United States when he was 11 years old. He was raised in Piru, California and attended Piru Elementary School and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1987. After high school he attended ITT Technical Institute where he studied and graduated with a bachelor degree in telecommunications.
He had a great work ethic that began when working with his parents in the fields during summer breaks. He also worked at the family restaurant “Poncho’s Place” with his parents. He last worked for Cal OES for 16 ½ years.
In February of 2002 he was blessed with his one and only daughter Ariana. And just recently in November of 2022 he became a grandfather to his one and only granddaughter, Aurora, who is 3 months old.
Some of his passions included fishing and CB radios (his CB handle “KG6LYN”)
Poncho is survived by his only daughter Ariana, her partner Isaac, his 3 month old granddaughter Aurora, his girlfriend Patricia, his parents Alfonso and Josefina, his brothers Sal (Aude), Jose and sister Sandra. His nieces Bryanna and Caitlyn and nephews Robert, Joe, Alex, Ricky, David and Patrick.
We will all miss his beautiful soul and love him forever.
Mooshi Mooshi Poncho – Until we see you again
Services will be as follows at San Salvador Mission in Piru, CA.
Rosary will be recited on March 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass – March 18, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Piru Cemetery.

Joseph Wayne Wheatley (1964-2023)

A Loving Father, Grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2023.
Wayne was born in Santa Paula, California on February 5, 1964. As a child, he lived in Fillmore, California with his mother, Shirley, father Glenn, and his sister Rosie, and brother, Larry Wheatley. Wayne had many aunts, uncles, and cousins in his family who will always remember him as Waynie and Uncle Waynie. He was also known as Big Wayne by many of his friends. He will be missed dearly.
Wayne loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, playing pool, drawing, fishing, and cooking. He loved his family and spoke very highly of his mother, Shirley.
Wayne had a big heart and if he could, he would always help his family and friends when needed.
Wayne held different jobs during his life. In his younger years, Wayne was employed at Magic Mountain. He also worked at Thatcher's Glass, Starving Students Moving Company, and Rasmussen Construction Company. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a big man with a big heart
Wayne is survived by his son, Joseph Wheatley, his grandson, Vincent Wheatley, granddaughter, Aleigha Wheatley, sister Rosie Spiller, and brother, Larry Wheatley.
Wayne, you will be missed forever until we meet again in Heaven.

Antonio Reyes (1950-2023)

Antonio Reyes 72, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed awayat home on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his wife of 50 years and his 5 children.
He was born in Las Varasin the state of ChihuahuaMexico and was a resident of Fillmore CA, where he worked for 35 years at Sunkist Lemon Association. After his retirement in 2013, he enjoyed trips to the casinos, family life and loved riding his bike around town visiting with friends.
He is survived by his wife Graciela Reyes, children Jorge, Javier, Lily (Diaz), Gabriela and Alex Reyes. Granddaughter Zoe Arriola Reyes. Brothers Jose Reyes, Jesus Reyes and sister Rita Nunez along with nieces and nephews.
Antonio is preceded in death by his father Jesus Reyes Sr, his mother Deonicia Reyes, sister Maria Reyes, and brothers Pedro and Pablo Reyes.
Funeral services for Antonio will take place from 4pm to 8pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Perez Family Funeral Home 600 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015. Burial at 11am on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Bardsdale Cemetery 1698 South Sespe St, Fillmore, CA 93015.

Frank Carrillo (1945-2023)

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of our father Frank Carrillo of Fillmore, CA at the age of 77. Frank (Pancho) passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family after battling a short illness. He was retired from the United States Army where he served from 1963-1968 as a Tank Driver stationed in Germany. Outside of his military service Frank worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Local 12 Operating Engineers for the majority of his career. Frank was most proud of being a father and grandfather. He also loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, barbequing and relaxing at the beach with his fiancée Sylvia. To know Frank was to love him. He was a very kind hearted person with a huge heart and a radiant and infectious smile.
Frank is survived by his children, Melissa Guerra, Frank Carrillo Jr. (daughter in law Lisa Lankford Carrillo) and Melanie Carrillo; grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Reanne and Nicholas Guerra, Jordan and Kayla Carrillo, Jada and Trevor Plummer and Joselyn Montano; sister Elizabeth Carrillo Acebo; Fiancée Sylvia Rodriquez as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Frank is preceded in death by his father and mother Everardo (Eddie) and Mary Villa Carrillo, brother’s Richard, Danny, Albert and Jess Carrillo.
Funeral services for Frank are scheduled for 11 am Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Perez Family Funeral Home in Fillmore CA; followed by a Celebration of Life at Britt Park in Fillmore (Piru). Interment will follow Friday March 17th at the Bardsdale Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Margaret (Maggie) Ann Kemp (1971-2022)

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our daughter, sister, sister-n-law, loving Aunt, and friend.
Maggie unexpectedly passed away on October 6, 2022 from an unknown and brief illness.
Margaret Ann Kemp was born on August 3, 1971, in Oxnard, California to John and Elizabeth (Michel) Kemp. Maggie spent the majority of her young life on the Michel Ranch (located near Fillmore) surrounded by family, love, and orange trees. Maggie attended the local public schools in Fillmore where she graduated in 1989.
In 2003, Maggie graduated from CSUN (California State University Northridge) with her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduating she accepted a teaching position at CLU (California Lutheran University) Early Childhood Learning center located in Thousand Oaks. Maggie spent seventeen years at CLU forming relationships with colleagues and teaching young children. 2020 was a big year for Maggie, she began her master's program and accepted a teaching position with Standford University in their Early Childhood Development center where she later became their assistant director.
Maggie was an avid traveler and runner whose adventures took her throughout the United States and beyond. She visited Australia and New Zealand, with each destination leaving her with lasting memories and incredible life experiences. She participated in full and half marathons, and if possible a family member would travel with her. Maggie loved sea otters, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Seahawks, knitting, anything California and collecting Starbucks Where Are You mugs from all of her running destinations. She especially loved spending time with her family and being Auntie Maggie.
Maggie's defining features were her strong faith in the Lord, who constantly guided her throughout her life, her kind and beautiful smile that would light up a room, her love of all things family and her encouraging, optimistic and positive attitude.
Maggie is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Harold and Bernice Michel, along with paternal grandparents John Kemp Sr., step grandfather Howard Buchheim and Norma (Kemp) Buchheim. She is survived by her parents John and Elizabeth Kemp; sister Sarah Kemp; brother Jacob and sister-n-law Nichole, their son Peyton and daughter Emmalynn. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Please join us in honoring and celebrating the life of Margaret (Maggie) Ann Kemp in Fillmore, California on Thursday March 30, 2023, at 11:00 am at Bardsdale Cemetery located at 1698 South Sespe Street Fillmore, California. Reception immediately to follow at the Fillmore Historical Museum Train Depot located at 350 Main Street Fillmore, California. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in Maggie's name to the Fillmore High Scholarship Foundation 559 Sespe Avenue Fillmore, California 93015.

Janice Kay Carruthers (1939-2023)

Some people leave us early, others after a long, full life.
At the age of 83, Janice Kay Carruthers (nee Dunn) peacefully passed away February 7, 2023 following complications from a fall in early December 2022. Despite valiant efforts at rehabilitation following hip surgery, her path led her home to eternal rest where she joins her son, Brian, who passed away in 2021 and her beloved husband, Don, lost to cancer in 2001. Now, she is reunited with them again, forever.
Born in 1939 in San Bernardino, Janice was the first college graduate in her family. At a time when most career options for women were limited to secretary, nurse or teacher, Janice became a primary grade teacher for nearly 30 years, mostly out at Piru School where she taught grades two through six. Known as a tough but fair teacher dedicated to creating learning experiences, she fostered the nickname ‘La Bruha’ (The Witch) – largely due to her car’s license plate frame that read: “My other car is a broomstick.”
As well as being a devoted wife and mother, Janice felt a family wasn’t complete without its four-legged members. Over the decades, she made sure the family had a menagerie of pets – mostly cats and dogs. She was particularly brilliant at naming them, believing their names should speak to their character and NOT be of human origin. So, there was a cat named ‘Tuffer’ who ended up being the neighborhood badass; a mixed mutt named ‘Bushes’ who was found abandoned as a puppy in the bushes of the riverbed; a Dachshund name ‘Schnitzie’ relating to the breed’s German origin; a gray tabby cat named ‘Pewter’ and a dog named ‘Ticky’ because her tongue ticked when she panted. Many pawprints graced both home and hearts because of Janice’s love of pets.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Carrie Carruthers and sister, Judy Gregg.
Funeral Services: Perez Family Mortuary | 600 Central Ave | Fillmore, CA 93015 on March 3, 11:00AM Pacific.

Sharon Ann Horn Villasenor (1949-2023)

Sharon Ann Horn Villasenor, our original "Sweet Cheeks" passed peacefully with the love of her life, David Villasenor by her side on February 4, 2023. She was born to Robert and Helen Horn in Santa Paula California on July 25, 1949 and spent all but 2 short years of her life in the town she utterly adored, Fillmore, California.
Sharon graduated from Fillmore High School, class of 1967 and after graduating, she traveled to Oahu Hawaii for six months and stayed with her brother Bob's family returning home to attend Sawyer Business College where she met her husband of nearly 50 years, David Villasenor in 1972, they wed on July 7, 1973. Sharon worked for Frank's Cleaners and ultimately worked for herself as one of the best seamstresses in Fillmore. She was an Elvis fan, loved the Statler Brothers and was deeply devoted to her husband David and her Fillmore family. The family is touched by the outpouring of love, fond stories from the entire community of Fillmore.
Fillmore was the place Sharon loved and was a beloved administrator for over 16 years on the Fillmore Friends and Classmates facebook page for the Fillmore Alumni Association. Her daily quips, messages, reports and new member welcomes were followed by nearly 2500 members. She always started the day with a "good morning" and ended with "sweet dreams" to all -- and of course we all loved her humor and food critics!
Sharon was preceded in death by her Mom and Dad (Helen and Robert Horn) and brothers, Allen, Jim and David. In addition to her husband David, surviving siblings are Robert (Bob) and Steven Horn. Sharon will be missed deeply and more importantly she will be remembered for her big heart, her love and devotion for David, her family and the Community of Fillmore.
Rest in Peace Sweet Cheeks, you will be missed.
The family wishes to thank all of Sharon's special caregivers in the final days allowing her to pass with grace and dignity. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Fillmore Alumni Association in honor of our Sweet Cheeks. The Villasenor and Horn families will announce details of services to be held in the near future.

Carolyn Sue Kitchens (1942-2023)

Carolyn Sue Kitchens, 80 passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on January 29, 2023. She was born on March 24, 1942 in Fillmore, Calif. Upon graduating from F.U.H.S. in 1960 she married her husband Don. While living in Fillmore she worked as a seamstress, a real estate agent, and managed “Don’s Floor Covering”, the family business,
In 1978 the family moved to Bishop, CA where they built their dream house in the mountain community of Aspendell. While in Bishop she worked as an Emergency Room Tech; operated a bed and breakfast; ran a fishing resort for a couple seasons; and volunteered working with the school ski program at Mammoth Mountain.
In 2001 Sue and Don retired and moved to Klamath Falls, OR to be closer to their grandchildren. Sue spent her retirement years sewing, knitting, gardening, golfing, and canning jams from their many fruit trees.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Don Kitchens; daughter, Karri (Raul) Mirande, son, Kelly (Laurie) Kitchens; grandsons, Maxwell, Mitchell and Ryan, granddaughters, Kate and Mady; sister, Sandy (Alan) Horn, brother, Fred (Joanne Vest) Chisholm; numerous nieces and nephews and many other friends and family. Private services will be held.

Jose Vasquez (1936-2023)

Jose Vasquez peacefully departed on January 25, 2023, at 86 years old.
Born in El Paso, Texas - on May 4, 1936, to Jose & Paula Vasquez, he was the third child of a family of twelve.
Jose lived a beautiful life as a loving son/brother and was an excellent father/husband.
He attended Jefferson High School - where he played varsity basketball and graduated in 1954.
That same year, after graduation, he enlisted in the military and joined the Marines.
He was very proud of serving his country and shared many memories about his time on active duty.
Experiences he often spoke of were about a special mission in which he partook for three years.
In 1957 he started working for Phelps Dodge until 1961.
He married his only sweetheart Maria del Carmen Sanchez.
They met at Mount Carmel Church when he was just seventeen.
A year later, Jose continued his education and went to College in Big Spring, Texas.
In 1965 he and his wife moved to California, where he began to work for General Motors. He worked ten years for this company until he decided to work for RTD, which later became MTA. He stayed working with MTA for twenty years until his retirement.
Once retired, he and his wife decided to live in San Fernando, California - leaving their Fillmore home to their son Jose Juan.
Jose was very gentle and considerate, especially with the elderly and children. He read plenty of books and scripture to keep his mind well-informed on just about any subject, which he later shared in interesting conversations. He was devoted to the Catholic Church and served in many ministries such as altar server, and ministry of the Eucharist. He and his wife would prepare couples for marriage and assisted priests whenever they needed a helping hand.
In his heart, he adopted a loving family: Alma Rios and her six children Michael, Maria, Vanessa, Araceli, Enrique, and Keily who accompanied him his wife, and son from the very first day he entered the hospital until his departure.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents Jose & Paulita Vasquez, brother Jose Carmen, Sister Cecilia OSF, Sister Carolina OSF, and Sister Carmen. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Carmen, son Jose Juan, Sister Isabel, brothers: Patricio, Ernesto, Arturo, Fidencio, Javier, Alexandro, and numerous nephews and nieces, which he all cherished dearly.

David “Bozo” Ortiz (1956-2022)

David George Ortiz also known as Bozo passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022 in Bellevue, Nebraska after a battle with cancer. Bozo was born on August 17, 1956, in Santa Paula, CA to Virginia and Fred Ortiz. Bozo grew up in Fillmore where he attended school and graduated in 1975. Bozo was active in sports in high school and continued his love of the game long after. He loved to coach, umpire and play slow-pitch softball. His dream was to play just one game with his children but played until he couldn’t physically play anymore. Bozo had a big heart and loved everyone. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his four grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Colleen Ortiz, his children Sandra Gutierrez, Jaymee Whitlock (and her husband Robert Whitlock), Jennifer Walker, Staff Sargent David Ortiz Jr, Samantha Ortiz and his grandchildren Isaak Gutierrez, Jakob Gutierrez, Harley Whitlock, Nikolas Gutierrez and Clint Walker Coyle. His siblings Patricia, Linda, Julia, Frances, Ramona, Fred, Richard, Fernando, Robert and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Fred, baby Larry and grandparents. We will be having a Celebration of Life on February 25,2023 12:00pm at the Piru Community Center, 802 Orchard Street, Piru CA.
Please join us in celebrating Bozo!

Roger Laurin Baker (1936-2023)

Roger Laurin Baker, age 86, passed away on January 27, 2023 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Roger was born on October 8, 1936 in Hollywood, California, to Theodore and Isabel Baker. Roger grew up in Fillmore where he worked at his father's dealership, Ted Baker Buick on Central Ave. After graduating from Fillmore High, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the General Motors Institute. He then went on to work with Buick Engineering and later the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. He spent many years at the GM Desert Proving Ground in Mesa, Arizona, prior to finishing his career at GM in Flint, Michigan. Roger was a member of the Central Christian Church in Mesa, Arizona, a member of the Buick Retirees Club, and also a member of the Mastersingers of Flint, Michigan. Roger was a man of God, full of character and good humor. He will be remembered for his deep, loud laugh and love for his family, including his pet Dachshunds. He survived by his wife of 58 years, Suzanne P. Baker; sister, Kathleen E. Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stanley W. Baker; and sister, Carol B. Wahl. Inurnment will be held mid-February at Bardsdale Cemetery in Bardsdale, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Genesee County Humane Society in Burton, Michigan, in memory of Roger. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.hillfh.com for the Baker family.

Frank Hernandez (1959-2022)

Frank Hernandez (Frankie) passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born on Jan. 31, 1959, in Santa Paula, California to Virgina Garcia and Frank Hernandez Sr. who passed away before Frankie was born. When Frankie was 2 years old, Virginia married Oscar Carrillo who loved and raised Frankie as the eldest of 4 sons.
Frankie lived in Fillmore most of his life and graduated from Fillmore high school in 1978 where he excelled as an athlete in football and enjoyed participating in FFA. He was a sharp dresser and voted “best dressed” of his senior class.
Frankie enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Rams and the Dodgers. He loved spending time with his dog Charlie and playing his guitar. Frankie was a friendly guy well known in Fillmore and Santa Paula. He looked forward to visiting his mom in Fillmore and chatting with the many friends and neighbors he grew up with on Lora Lane. He had a big heart and a sincere love of the Lord. Frankie kept a bible close at hand and enjoyed talking about his faith with those who shared his love of God. His kindness and carefree spirit will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Frankie was preceded in death by his father Oscar Carrillo, brother Alex (Beetle) sister in-law Arlene Carrillo and nephew Alex Jr. He is survived by his daughter Alicia Deckers (husband Zack) 4 grandsons, mother Virginia Carrillo, brothers Felix Carrillo, Tommy Carrillo (wife Kimberly), and nieces Marissa, Sonia, Sierra and Savana (Michael).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1045 W. Ventura Street in Fillmore. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am with mass immediately following at 10:00 am. Committal and Interment will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rescue Mission of Ventura County.

Wanda Seigler (1930-2022)

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Wanda Seigler on December 26, at age 92. Wanda was born on October 28, 1930 to Winnie and Noble Brehm in Santa Paula, CA and was proud to be a life-long member of the Ventura County community.
In 1955, Wanda married her true love and soul mate, Jake Seigler. They shared 67 years of love, laughter and adventure that included fishing, travel, camping, the Los Angeles Dodgers and raising a family including son Richard (Clara), daughter Mary Ann (Clint) and granddaughter Angel. She is survived by her sister Jean Jones.
One of Wanda's passions was her love of photography, leaving the family a treasured legacy of the rich life she shared with friends and family. She was also known for her expert skills in food preservation with specialties in canned pickles, fruit preserves, jams and jellies. Candy making was another favorite hobby and she also baked a delicious lemon pie, Jake's favorite.
Wanda also volunteered at Santa Paula Memorial Hospital for over 20 years and she loved the many friendships made while participating there and in local garden clubs, book clubs and her favorite weekly Fillmore exercise group.
Wanda's warm smile, sense of humor and quick wit will be missed but always remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Wanda is now with her love, Jake, who passed April 27, 2022.
A remembrance gathering is planned from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on February 18th at the Fillmore Historical Museum Train Depot, Main Street, Fillmore.
In lieu of flowers you are invited to make donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, or an organization of your choice.

Angela Rangel (1949-2022)

Angela Rangel was a beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly to be with the Lord on December 22, 2022, at the age of 73.
She was born on June 22, 1949, in Santa Maria De Los Angeles, Jalisco, Mexico to Isidoro Hernandez and Guadalupe Ramos. She was the fourth child out of ten children. At the age of seven, her family relocated to Tijuana Mexico.
Her sister, Manuela, recalls our mother as a happy child who liked to be around her family, as well was a hard worker.
At the age of 19, Angela chose to be brave by being the first to venture to America to help her parents provide for the family - first to San Diego then to Ventura County with her loving cousin Fita, the wife of Jesus Rangel. Shortly after, Angela met Jesus’s brother Ramiro Rangel, whom she later married on July 22, 1972. Angela and Ramiro had 5 children.
Angela displayed a life that loved the Lord and worshipped him with her whole heart. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and would do anything for them.
Angela will be remembered as strong and independent, never holding back from speaking her heart so as to love all unconditionally. Angela daily recognized the very many blessings from God, including having much love from her husband & family.
Angela enjoyed spending time at church and being with her family and friends. She also enjoyed outings to Chumash Casino and sending beautiful messages through phone calls, text and social media to family and friends.
Angela worked hard as a homemaker and as an employee in the community. By example, she taught her family “where there is a will there’s a way”. Though Angela did not drive, by her love & determination, she managed to find a way to get wherever she could to be productive and a blessing. Even with her limited English, she always found a good job. And after all of these years Angela still managed to use much of her wages to support her family in Mexico who never ventured to California as she had. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Angela is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ramiro; her children Ramiro Jr, Rosario, Imelda, Sandra (George), Marcos (Amber); 15 grandchildren, Aime (Austin), Brianna (Richard), Javier (Marina), Rafael, Cristopher, Jacob, Angel, Julian, Hasmin, Cesar, Gabriel, Natalie, Ramiro, Sophia and Marcos Jr.; 7 great grandchildren, Dexter, Everly, Hazel, Briella, Eden, Lorena and Javier Jr. Her siblings Juan, Sabino, Manuela, Refugio and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Isidoro and Guadalupe Hernandez; her brothers; Pedro, Gabriel, Luis, Jorge, and her sister Benita Hernandez.
Vigil Service and Prayer, will be held on Friday January 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Perez Funeral home located at 600 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA. A Rosary and Mass will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 9:30 am at St Francis of Assisi Church located at 1048 Ventura St., in Fillmore, reception to follow at St Francis of Assisi Hall.
Our family would like to thank every single one of you that prayed for us and continue to do so, and for the love and support from all of you during this difficult time.