Allene Marie Turk
Fillmore
Our beautiful mother Allene Marie Turk passed away on November 16, 2009 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Turk.
She is survived by her children Michael (Jenni) Turk, Debbie (Johnny) Perkins, Susan Leon (Ross Wileman), her sisters Jean Haase (Harvard), Mary Stray (Gary) her precious grandchildren Michael Patrick (Sara) Turk, Courtney and Kiel Perkins, Brandon and Stefanie Leon and great grandchild Cali Kay Leon, All of whom were the joy of her life. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Treacy Villa for their constant love and care throughout her stay. A graveside service will be held at Bardsdale Cemetery in Fillmore on Friday, November 20th 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Bertha Romero Tapia
On October 26, Bertha Romero Tapia, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Bertha was born August 23rd in Nayarit, Mexico to Dolores Villela and Felipe Romero and had been a resident for more than 45 years. She spent her live being a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a great friend. Bertha loved to play Bingo and loteria with her friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Felipe Tapia and daughter, Rose Marie Mendez; sisters, Graciela and Sylvia Romero; grandson, Ismael Uriostegui.
She is survived by her son, Frank Tapia (wife Lisa); daughter, Nancy Tapia, granddaughters; Bianca, Susy, Patty, Krystle , Desiree, and Gissel; grandsons, Ramiro, Frankie, Erik, and Anthony; great-grandsons, Ricardo and Julian; sisters, Rosa Romero and Eva Ortiz; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends specially by long time friend Socorro Manzano Martinez and family.
Visitation will be from 4pm to 9pm with a Prayer Service at 7pm at Faith Community Church, 461 Central Avenue in Fillmore on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 9:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,
1048 W. Ventura St., Fillmore. Interment will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery, 1698 S. Sespe St., Fillmore.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services in Santa Paula. For further information, please call (805) 229-7054.
Benjamin Hubert Burson
April 16, 1923 to October 10, 2009
Benjamin Hubert Burson “Ben”, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Ventura Convalescent, after a lengthy illness. He was 86 years old.
Ben was born April 16, 1923, in Santa Paula, Ca. to Helen and Carl Burson. He grew up in Fillmore attending the elementary schools and graduating Fillmore High School in 1941. After graduating he served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII.
After serving In the Army he returned to work for his parents on the Burson Ranch on Guiberson Rd. After his parents died and the ranch was sold he moved to Brookings, Oregon and built a home with his wife, Pat Neal Burson, and grew blueberries.
When his health started declining he moved back to Ventura County and lived until his death.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Carl Burson, his first wife Elsie, his second wife Pat Neal Burson and his friend Sara McCormick who brought laughter back into his life.
Ben leaves his children: Patty Reynolds (Garry) of Hillsboro Tx, Beverly Stith (Mark) of Tollhouse, Ca., Bill Burson (Sharyn) of Fillmore Ca., Mike Burson of Hillsboro Tx., David Burson (Debbie) of Mt. Shasta Ca., and Deborah Burson of Mt. Shasta Ca. 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grand children. His brothers Stowell Burson, Carl and Rita Burson and sister Mildred Mosier and Dorothy Alice Oppenheimer (Peer), and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for him during his illness both at Cypress Place and the Ventura Convalescent.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. 1139 Del Norte Rd. Camarillo Ca 93010. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Dr. Ventura Ca 93003.
Delbert Gunter
Fillmore, CA
Long time Fillmore resident, Delbert Gunter passed away Monday September 28, 2009 at the age of 80. Mr. Gunter had just been diagnosed two weeks ago with lung cancer.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis, sons Scott & Stacy of Fillmore, son David of Newalla, OK, daughter Kim of Thousand Oaks, 3 sisters and 2 brothers all of OK.
The family is honoring Mr. Gunter's wishes for no type of service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary 600 N. Central Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015
Beatrice Louise Webb
Beatrice Louise Webb 1926 - 2009 Graveside Services for Beatrice Louise Webb will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Park, 2739 Panama Lane. Reverend Bob Winter will officiate. Bea was born February 22, 1926 in Summers, Arkansas and left to be with the Lord on August 25, 2009. Bea's family moved to Fillmore, California when she was a small child. After attending local schools she married Eugene King in 1941 and had two sons, Ralph and Paul. Sadly, she was widowed at the age of 20. Bea then met and married Jim Webb in 1947 and had another son, Steve. In 1953 the family moved to New Cuyama, California where Jim worked for Richfield and she enjoyed being a housewife. In 1960, the family moved to Bakersfield. After her boys were grown she went to work for JC Penney's and then the Kern County Department of Human Services. Bea retired as a Supervisor from the Department in 1985, after 18 years of service. Nothing was more important to Bea than home and family. She was an excellent seamstress and cook. No one will ever forget her sugar cookies. Her home was beautiful, as was Bea. Her house was always the gathering place for family during the holidays. Bea never had a bad word to say about anyone and was always optimistic. In retirement, she stayed active and was always on the go. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, bingo and attending Bible Study. She was also involved in several organizations including the Woman's Club of Bakersfield, the Kern County Retirees Association, Community House and the USS Enterprise CV-6 Association. On August 25, 2009, after a nine year battle with cancer, Bea passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orvil and Marie Engledow; sister, Peggy Schiffel; and husband, Jim. She will be deeply missed by her survivors who include her sister, Helen Conaway; her sons, Ralph King and wife Janet, Paul King, Steve Webb and wife Sarah; 4 grandchildren, Jason King, Randy King, Paul Wayne King, Jennifer Webb; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Alexis, Julia and Joshua King. The family would like to thank Optimal Hospice and extend a special thank you to Elva Castro with Interim Assisted Living for the exceptional care she gave to our mother in her final days. Visitation was held September 1, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Greenlawn Southwest. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary
Peggy Button
Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2009, in Torrance, CA. She was born Peggy Joe Blythe, on Aug. 29, 1932, in Coweta, OK. As a young child Peggy moved with her family to Fillmore, Calif and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1951. After High School Peggy joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Knox, KY until 1954. Peggy was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. Peggy is survived by her three children, Robert Button of Las Vegas, NV; Joyce Button of Weehawken, NJ; and Carol Button of San Pedro, Calif; grandchildren Frank, Katie and Alexandria; sisters, Willa Chambers of Moses Lake, WA; Bernice Michael of Fillmore, Calif; and Mary Pervis of Libby, Mt. A memorial service honoring her life is planned for early November.
