Edward Joseph Martinez Sr.

Edward Joseph Martinez Sr. was born October 31, 1923 in Piru, Ca. and died May 21, 2008 in Ventura Ca. surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Burial was at Bardsdale Cemetery on May 27, 2008 under the direction of Skillin Carroll Morturary.
He is proceeded in death by his parent’s Merced & Julia Martinez, his 3 sons Edward Jr., Kenny and Robbie Martinez.
His is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Helen his 4 sons, Vince (wife Chris) of El Monte, Johnny of Delano, Adrian (wife Marisa) of Fillmore and Marc (wife Stella) of Castaic. 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great grandchildren due in September. He is also survived by his 3 brothers Jesus (Chuy) and Salvador (Chavie) both of Piru and Manuel (wife Eleanor) of Fillmore, 2 sisters Lucy and Carmen both of Santa Barbara.
Edward was born and raised in Piru and was a World War II Veteran of the 82nd Airborne. He retired from the company Bermit, in Saugus. He had a love of garage sales and a passion for fixing televisions. He will be greatly missed!
The Martinez family would like to thank Ventura Convalescent Home “The Californian” & their wonderful staff, the Ventura Assisted Home Hospice, Dr. Snow of Ventura Community Hospital and her great staff. We would also like to thank the communities of Piru and Fillmore for all your love, support and prayers through this difficult time. Edward always cherished the memories he had growing up and through out his life.

Kurt Harold Ingalls

1956 – 2008
Kurt passed away after a lengthy illness on May 10, 2008 at his home in Taft, CA. Kurt had moved to Taft in 2007 to be near his daughter and grandchildren.
Kurt was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on February 29th, 1956. He moved to Piru, CA in 1963 where he spent his childhood and then joined the United States Marine Corp.
After returning home, Kurt was on a mission to find his career path. This path took him from being a roughneck in the oilfields of Northern and Southern California, to working with his hands as a carpenter and then onto being a successful realtor. However, in 1994 Kurt found his true passion working with his father on their citrus ranch.
Kurt loved farming, fishing, playing golf, making pottery, collecting unique pieces of artwork and was an avid reader. He also loved football, basketball and baseball. Those who knew Kurt know that he was kind and generous and that his heart was as big as his hearty laugh and sense of humor. Kurt was a special person who touched many hearts in his lifetime.
Kurt is survived by his daughter, Tara Waldrop and husband Scott, grandchildren Jordan, Sophia and Emma, brother Thomas Ingalls of Hawaii, sister Jennie Mann of Pennsylvania and many friends in the Piru and Fillmore area. Kurt was preceded in death by his loving parents Dave and Pauline Ingalls.
At Kurt’s request his ashes were scattered so that he will remain in the cycle of life.

Alberta Renee Ortega

Alberta Ortega, 44, of Piru passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 after a long illness. Alberta was born in Santa Paula and had been a Ventura County resident her entire life.
Alberta was a homemaker who loved music and Indian artifacts.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Eliza Carter and brother Mark Carter.
Alberta is survived by her husband Victor (Rusty) Ortega; sisters Lorie Ponce, Shelly & LaDawn and Kimberly Carter; brothers Allen and Eric Carter; brother and sister-in-law Debbie and Richard Alcozar; numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, family and friends.
A Rosary will be held Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. with Mass immediately following at San Salvador Mission Church in Piru, CA. Arrangements are under the directions of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 N. Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 805/524-0744.

Jane Robertson

“Guess what? I’m selling my house and moving to Bakersfield!” These are the words that greeted Jane Robertson’s family and friends almost 2 years ago. Despite having lived in Fillmore, CA for 81 years, Jane decided to begin a new chapter of her life in a retirement community in the San Joaquin Valley.

Jane was born to Lacy and Ressie Beem in 1926. She attended Fillmore schools graduating from FHS in 1944. She worked for a short time in a lemon packing house before marrying John Robertson.. They had 2 children, Gary and Linda. Jane was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed her children—attending their school and sporting events, baking cookies and just being a mom. She babysat for numerous children over the years and had remained good friends with them. She truly loved her “adopted” children: John McCoy, Erin Padgett and Jeremiah Allen who preceded her in death.

The move to Bakersfield was a good one for her. Jane moved to be closer to her brother-in-law, Larry Robertson and his wife Mae. Jane shared her mobile home with her brother Dale Beem and his wife, Elizabeth. They all had great times together planting roses, fruit trees and tomatoes, going out to dinner, and shopping. She was a voracious reader. She either had a book or a crochet hook in her hands. Everyone in the family treasures their handmade afghan.

Jane leaves her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Ray Johnson of Texas, and her son, Gary Robertson and his wife, Ann.

She will be missed by her grandchildren: Nathan (Erin), Sam (Erica), Phillip Johnson (all of Texas) and Miles Robertson of San Diego.

She also leaves her brother Dale (Elizabeth) and their children Robert and Michael (Becky) Beem. Janice, Gloria, GeorgiaLynn and Tommy will also miss their “Aunt” Jane.

Jane died Friday, April 25, in a Bakersfield hospital. A celebration of her life was held May 3, 2008 in Bakersfield.

Danielle (Dani) Lyn “Lil’ Crow Barrett

Danielle (Dani) Lyn “Lil’ Crow Barrett danced her way to heaven Thursday, May 1, 2008, after a tragic car accident. Dani was born August 1, 1991 in La Mesa, CA. She is part of both the Kumeyaay and Coushatta tribes, Being an enrolled member of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, San Diego, and has resided in Fillmore for the past 7 years.

Danielle attended, St. Bonaventure H.S. in Ventura, until this year when she started at Fillmore Community H.S. and attended dance class at Ventura College. She loved music(NOFX), dance, the beach, and camping at Hobson, Gerald, her new twin brother and sister, and all her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and kind heart plus her desire for peace amongst all. Oh Yeah and cute Little ducks.

She is preceded in death by Great-Grandparents Luke & Ad Sundquist of Fillmore and Woody & Jane Sampson, Granparents Bobby & Florence Barrett, Grandpa Wayne Sampson her Uncle Tim Sampson, and baby sister Evelyn Ruise.

She is survived by mother Carrie “Angel” Ruise, Rudy M. Padilla, siblings Anthony & Gianni Padilla, Proud grandmothers Roberta (Bobbie) Andrino, and Janet Sampson, grandparents Wes & Norma Ruise, Uncles Matt Rickard and Katie , Scott “Luke” Sundquist, & Marty Sampson, Aunt Mary Sampson father Bobby Barrett , wife Ana, ,Bros.Darren , Bo , and Ethen Barrett sister Olivia Barrett Step Dad Joey Ruise, & Tawney Osuna, Brother Joe Ruise Very .and Uncle Kristi& Greg Condon, cousins Amanda & Josh Condon, Grandma Dana Aunt Missy and Uncle Carlos,,Aunt and.Uncle Alan and Morena Barrett, Uncle Erik and Auntie Sandy, cousin Catrina Stahl, Auntie Joanne Hastings, cousin Danessa and Davina Uncles Man, Robert, John, Aunties Cheryl, Nita ,Eva, Barbara and Tom Jehling. Many cousins from Viejas and La Jolla Reservations(she loved you all) Also, Her Loving boyfriend Gerald Shafer and his family Gerald senior, Donna, Christina and Dominic Shafer. Many friends and loved ones especially Eric, Eddie,and Patty.

Everyone is invited to attend a memorial gathering in her honor on the beach at the end of Seaward Ave. in Ventura, this Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Danielle’s name to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Dept # 7924, Los Angeles, Ca. 90084-7924 or by calling (323)361-3850

Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA (805) 524-0744