Nita Hastings-Perkins

"When a person dies, they only appear to die; they are still very much alive in the past.. .All moments, past, present, and future, always have existed and always will exist." At ninety-two years old, Nita Hastings-Perkins passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009, where she joined her first husband, Charlie Hastings, in heaven for what would have been their 71st wedding anniversary. Nita was born in Kansas on October 18th, 1917. Her family then moved to Colorado where she was raised for most of her life until she moved to Santa Paula as a sophomore in high school. Not long after, she met Charlie Hastings, a local of Fillmore and married him on June 10 , 1938. The two were married for 25 years when Nita was widowed. Her second husband Ed Perkins also preceded her in death as did her parents, grandparents, and sole granddaughter, Deanna. Nita was a caring mother, a wonderful grandmother, and an adoring great-grandmother. She was deeply loved by her two children, Nancy Bowlin and Michael Hastings, and will be sorely missed by her two grandsons, Chip Bowlin and Derek Hastings and their families. Nita will live on in the countless memories that her loved ones will always hold close to their hearts. A memorial has been planned for later this summer. Any donations may be made to the Fillmore Historical Museum or a charity of choice.

Adolfo Ortiz Lugo

Adolfo Ortiz Lugo, age 89, of Fillmore/Sylmar, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009. He was a resident of Ventura County for over 67 years.

Adolfo is preceded in death by his wife, Grace Robles Lugo, and his son, Edward Lugo. He is survived by his children: Lupe Hernandez, Alicia and husband Raymond Alverdi, Frank Lugo, Graciela Lugo, Arturo Lugo, and daughter-in-law, Faith Lugo; 14 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:30a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore. Interment will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery in Fillmore.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South “A” Street, Oxnard, California. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.

Ricardo Briseno

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ricardo “Looney” Briseno on Monday morning, June 8th 2009, as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Ricardo was born on January 26, 1982 in San Diego, California. He was a life time resident of Fillmore, where he attended San Cayetano and Sespe Elementary schools, as well as Fillmore Middle school and Fillmore High School, where he made many lasting friends. He enjoyed playing AYSO soccer and Fillmore Raiders Football. Some of his favorite past times were playing darts, listening to old school music, as well as oldies. His favorite rapper was Lil One. He also enjoyed gambling at the casino and watching sports on television. His favorite team was the New York Yankees. His dream was to attend a game at Yankee Stadium. He would always tell a story with a straight face, making it difficult to know if it was true or just a joke. In 2004 he met Yvette Ledesma and together they were the loving parents of two children. Ricardo referred to his son, Ricardo Jr. as his “pride” and his daughter, Inez as his “joy.” In spite of the challenges he faced in his young life, he was able to accomplish much. He has left a lasting mark on those whose lives he touched and he will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his loving companion, Yvette Ledesma, son, Ricardo Jr., daughter, Inez Marie, Yvette’s parents Monica and Miguel Martinez and her grandparents, John and Cornelia Hernandez, who were very fond of him. He is also survived by his mother, three sisters and his maternal grandmother, “Mama Lucita,” as well as numerous friends.

“If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that could come true, We’d pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday and you!
A thousand words can’t bring you back, we know because we’ve tried. Neither will a thousand tears, we know because we’ve cried.
You left behind our broken hearts, and happy memories too. But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you!” Author Unknown
Services were under the direction of Garcia Mortuary. Please remember Ricardo in your prayers.

Ricardo Briseno
As we mourn our beloved son, brother and father Ricardo Briseno, we reminisce of his life.
He came from a family of five including mother Concepcion Enriquez, sisters, Brenda, Carla and Lisa. He was born in San Diego, CA on January 26, 1982 and died on June 08, 2009 in a horrible car accident.

As we remember his life, our thoughts go back to when he was a little boy. We remember him always a practical joker, making people laugh. He was a kindhearted since the beginning of his life. As he grew up he enjoyed being with his friends, he then became a father to Ricardo Jr. and Ines Marie. Fatherhood became his number one priority. His pride in his kids was shown to everyone. So now as we find ways to cope with this sudden loss, we want him to know he will forever be missed and kept in our hearts and prayers. Ricardo, We love you!
The Enriquez Family

Visitation hours will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 4:15pm to 9pm with a Vigil Service at 7pm at Faith Community Church, 355 “D” Street, Fillmore, California. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1048 W. Ventura Street, Fillmore, Ca. Interment will follow at Bardsdale Cemetery, 1698 S. Sespe Street, Fillmore, Ca.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services, Santa Paula, California. For further information, please call (805) 229-7054.

Robert Bert Crum

DOB: 09-22-1935 DOD: 05/25/2009
Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
Basic Airman for USA Air Force
Medals: Korean Service MedalcUN Service Medal & National Defense Service Medal.
Fathers Name: Leroy W. Crum
Mother's Name: Helen Beatrice Crum
Mother's Maiden Name: Brush
Robert B. Crum, known as Bob for may of the residents in Fillmore, passed away May 25, 2009. Bob was a long-term tenant at the Fillmore Sr. Apartments on Santa Clara St. His sister, Wanda E. King of Rocky River, OH, survives him.
Thank you to all the residents of Fillmore, CA that made it possible for Bob's Cremation. Special Thanks to Super A Foods, Estrella Market, Margaret's Cocina, La Fondita and Bautista Medical Group.

Elias Martinez Lemus, 23, California, MO passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009. He was born June 22, 1985 in Purandiro Michoacan, Mexico to Miguel Martinez and Martina Lemus Corona who survive of Fillmore, CA. He was employed at Cargill and was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in California, MO. Other survivors include; two brothers, Miguel Martinez Lemus and Mauricio Martinez Lemus both of Fillmore, CA; three sisters, Maribel Martinez Lemus, Guadalupe Martinez Lemus, and Maria Del Carmen Martinez Lemus all of Fillmore, CA; maternal grandfather, Jose Guadalupe Lemus of Armadillo, Mexico; paternal grandmother, Tomasso Arroyo of Armadillo, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his fiancé, Marisol Cardoso; maternal grandmother, Maria Corona and paternal grandfather Aurelio Martinez Ceralla. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church in California, MO. Burial will be in Annunciation Catholic
Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the church with a Rosary at 7:30 PM. Memorials are suggested to The Family of Elias Martinez Lemus c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 South Oak Street, California, MO 65018. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California, MO.

Queline Blanche Hampton

10/21/1931-06/02/2009

Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend lost her battle with Cancer on June 2, 2009. She leaves behind her husband, Billy Wade of Fillmore, her daughters Michelle Pele, husband David, Brenda Hampton-Ortiz, husband Eddie, of Fillmore, son Nathan Hampton, wife Wendy, of Texas, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Originally from Kerman, CA she was a teacher for 57 years, she retired in Fillmore, CA attended church, shopped yardsales and enjoyed her luncheons with the Heritage Valley Red Hatters. A memorial is scheduled for Tuesday June 9th at 10am at the Kerman Funeral Home located at 538 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA followed by her burial at Fresno Memorial Gardens.

Theodore Breshears

Theodore Breshears born in Fillmore on March 4, 1934 passed away peacefully in Albany, Oregon on April 8, 2009 after a short battle with brain cancer. Ted served in the Navy for 6 years. In 1969 he remarried to Martha Marino and moved to Oregon. He retired in early Winter 2007 from Long Haul Trucking. He loved fishing and camping.
Ted is survived by his wife Martha, two daughters from previous marriage, Melissa and Andyce and his two brothers, Nathan and Ernie. At the coming Family Reunion in August the family will have a Memorial Service.