Ventura County Star Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Gilmer, Texas Henry G Cuevas, Jr. 1951 — 2024 Henry "Hank" Cuevas, Jr. passed from this life in Longview, Texas on March 19, 2024. Hank was born in Santa Paula, CA to Henry Cuevas, Sr., and Bruna Romero. He was very proud to be a twin to Claire Vera and adored his older sister, Lydia. Hank attended Catholic school where his favorite pastime was testing the nun's faith! He grew up in Santa Paula and became quite infamous for his adolescent tactics, which may be why he moved to Texas in the late 70's. He supported his family and worked as a switchman at Lonestar Steel, where his love of trains began. Hank was a proud father and loved all his children very much. He met the love of his life in 2003, and married Sandy in February of 2004.... Port Hueneme, California Marie Elizbeth Moore 1946 — 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Marie Elizabeth Moore on Friday, February 26, 2024. She was born October 30, 1946 in Boston, MA to James and Rose Lynsky. Marie began her working life in private industry as a bookkeeper for a number of years. She then began her long and very successful career at NSWSES Port Hueneme, rising through the ranks and retiring in 2004 after 27 years. She enjoyed a life of travel, adventures, and lawn bowling, making friends with all those she met. Marie is survived by her loving brother James; and sisters Barbara, Sandy, and Jamie. A celebration of life will be held mid-spring. "She longest lives who most to others gives,... Oxnard, California Dolores Gudalupe Ramirez 1940 — 2024 Dolores Guadalupe Ramirez, 83, passed away in Oxnard on January 27, 2024, from metastatic breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2019. Dolores, the tenth and youngest child of Manuel G. and Celsa B. Ramirez, was born in Oxnard on August 31, 1940 and was a lifelong Oxnard resident. She attended our Lady of Guadalupe grammar school when it was on Meta St. and then Santa Clara High School, where she graduated in 1959. She was an employee of the Department of the Navy at the Naval Base in Port Hueneme (NSWSES) as a Configuration Specialist for 30 years. She leaves behind her sister, Elvira Crutcher; brother, Sepherino (Helen) Ramirez; daughter, Lisa Brunelle; two fur-babies, Wilson and... Oxnard, California Ines Rangel 1936 — 2024 Ines Rangel, 87 of Oxnard, CA, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Oxnard. She was born on November 1, 1936 in Coeneo, Michoacan, Mexico and was a seamstress instructor by profession. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 N. A St., Oxnard. The funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Rd, Ventura. Rain may affect the feasibility of graveside services. A reception will be held at 1:45 p.m. at Lo Mejor de Jalisco, 271 E. Channel Blvd., Port Hueneme. Oxnard, California Alice June Frye 1927 — 2024 Alice June Frye of Oxnard, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2024. She was born June 24, 1927. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 N. A St., Oxnard. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15 at Bethany Chapel Assembly of God Church, 1076 Stroube St., Oxnard, with a reception immediately following. After the reception, the graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo. Full obituary is here: https://www.reardonfh.com/obituary/Alice-Frye Oxnard, California LoRena Marie Davey McDougal 1960 — 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LoRena Marie Davey McDougal on January 4, 2024. LoRena was born in Oxnard on September 11, 1960, to John and Mary Davey. She was the oldest and only daughter of five children. Influenced by her father, a teacher, she became a lover of the great outdoors, spending time with him camping and hiking. She also had many special memories with her grandparents William and Rose Haydock of Oxnard, and C.D. and Louise Davey of Camarillo. LoRena graduated from Santa Clara High School. After High School, she followed in her father's footsteps and attended the University of California at Santa Barbara to receive her bachelors in education in... Oxnard, California Angie Lamas Coronado 1943 — 2024 Angie Lamas Coronado died January 1, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born July 14,1945 in San Jose and was a lifelong resident of Oxnard/EL Rio. Angie was a homemaker, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #232 for 35 years and enjoyed playing bingo and visiting casinos. Our beloved mother was and forever will be the "Greatest and Best Mom" icon. She was full of love and compassion for all who came into her life. Anyone who knew her would say she was strong, feisty, loving, caring, forgiving, good-hearted and a very proud lady. Her family was her fortune and her legacy. Mom's grandkids would say, "She was the BEST gram in the world." You would never see Angie at the Eagles, bingo... Oxnard, California Angel Joseph Estrada 1934 — 2023 On Monday, December 18, 2023, Angel Joseph Estrada took his last breath at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oxnard on August 7, 1934 to Luis Delfino Estrada and Maria De Jesus Ortiz Estrada . Angel was one of 11 brothers and sisters who grew up in La Colonia en la calle Hayes and graduated from Oxnard High School in 1953 along with his loving wife of 72 years, Tila Santana Estrada. As a boy he loved to raise chickens and pigeons and ran through boyhood with his faithful dog, Boots. His first job was at the tender age of 10 at La Victoria market as the butcher's sidekick. Angel was a man of all seasons, touching everyone he met in his day-to-day work life as well as in... Oxnard, California Jose "Joe" Lucero Sr. 1948 — 2023 Jose "Joe" Lucero Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness. He was born November 26, 1948 to Valentin and Augustina Lucero in Oakland, CA and, when he was 5 years of age, his family moved to Ventura County. He worked for Seaboard Lemon Association (now Saticoy Lemon Packing House) for 35 years until retiring in 2010. Joe was a big sports fan, his favorite teams being the L.A. Lakers, San Francisco Giants, Denver Broncos, and the UCLA Bruins. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emily Lucero; daughters Vivian (John) Maestas and Michelle (Michael) Lucero-Lopez; grandchildren: Jonathan Ortiz, Yvonne and Yvette Lucero, Gabby... Oxnard Nellie Garcia 1940 — 2023 Nellie Garcia, 83, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home. She was born September 3, 1940 to Fermin Villavicencio and Angelita Marin in Oxnard. Raised in La Colonia, she was an advocate for her community. She believed anyone could overcome any challenge given the willingness to work for it. Nellie enjoyed baking for her family, sewing dresses for her granddaughter, keeping a beautiful garden, and most of all her tickies (lotto scratchers). She worked for the County of Ventura Child Protective Services for 30 years until retiring in 2000. Nellie is survived by her sons: Manuel G. Garcia, John J Garcia, Jim J Garcia; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was... Oxnard, California Manuel Simonet Chavira 2023 — 2023 Manuel Simonet Chavira Jr, 58, passed away among family on November 20, 2023, in Ventura. His last years, months, days, and hours were filled with kindness, gratitude, and thanksgiving. He was a gentle soul who was patient and kind to a fault. Manuel fought stage four cancer for the past 5 years. Retiring in 2019, to manage his treatment schedule and tend to his girls, Simonet and Pasirus. He loved to cook breakfast in the morning and was a savant at ordering take out, when the day was done. Born on June 8, 1965, at Balinda Hospital in Port Hueneme, California, Manuel was the beloved son of Jennie Simonet Chavira and Jose Manuel Chavira Sr, who preceded him in death, as well as his beloved... Santa Barbara Adolfo "Al" Escoto 1939 — 2023 Adolfo "Al" Escoto, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Santa Barbara, Ca surrounded by family. Al was the 4th of nine children, born to Manuel and Carmen Escoto in Santa Paula on December 28, 1939. "I was born next to City Hall, in my grandmother's house...and I was raised right next door to City Hall," Al told the Ventura County Star Free-Press in 1987. Al would spend most of his life in Santa Paula, building his family and becoming a pillar of the community. He graduated from Santa Paula High School, where he excelled in tennis and basketball, before attending Ventura College and later Cal Poly, Pomona. Al served in the... Oxnard, California Esther Vera Villica?a 1933 — 2023 Esther Vera Villica?a passed away on November 13, 2023 after a long illness. Esther was born on June 13, 1933 in Oxnard, and grew up on the Leonard Ranch on the corner of Victoria and Gonzalez Road. She attended primary, middle and high school in Oxnard, graduating from Oxnard High School in 1952. Esther met the love of her life, our father, Ramon Villica?a, her senior year in high school and married him, on January 2, 1956; our parents were married 68 years until our father's passing on January 4, 2023. Esther began her working career with the Oxnard Union High School District in 1962 as a Classified Clerk in the Human Resources division. Esther retired from OUHSD in 1990 after 28 years... Ventura, California Carolyn Hayden Grote 1923 — 2023 Carolyn Hayden Grote died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home, the Ventura Townehouse. She was born December 10, 1923 in Brockton, MA to Russell and Dorothy Hayden. Carolyn and her brother Russell were placed in a Methodist orphanage in Williamsville, NY when she was 8 years old as it was during the depression and times were hard. It was there that she became a Christian. When she was 13 and times got better, Carolyn and her brother went to live with her aunt, uncle, and father in Rochester, NY. Carolyn graduated from high school and went to work for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester. She married John Hempel in 1942 and they traveled to Fairbanks, AK, the Philippines, and many places in the... Oxnard, California Betty Louise Higgins 1934 — 2023 Betty Louise Hughart was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 23, 1934, to Otho William and Alice Mary Hughart. She was raised on a farm in southern Missouri, attended a one-room elementary school, was president of her high school graduating class in Houston, Missouri, and received her bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. Her first job was with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, but she soon moved to Washington D.C. to work at the Department of State as a field recruiter of secretaries for the Foreign Service. There she met the love of her life, Peter Higgins. They were married several months later by Cardinal Jose Garibi y Rivera at Peter's first... Escondido, California Meghan Marie Comstock 1991 — 2023 Meghan Marie Comstock passed away October 7, 2023 at the age of 32. Meghan was born February 9, 1991 in Oxnard. She graduated from Oxnard College and worked as a freelance computer repair technician. Meghan was an artist who enjoyed painting in acrylics as well as pencil. She enjoyed camping trips to the Sequoias with her father, brother, and sister. She also loved listening to music, playing the guitar, and attending family gatherings. Meghan is survived by her mother and stepfather Michele and Jason Gelsinger; father Jeffrey Comstock, siblings Marie (Cory) Vaughn, Katelynn Gelsinger, and Dustin Comstock; grandparents Henry and Marie Ruelas, Madeline Creeger, Judy Gelsinger, and John and... Simi Valley, California Alexis Evelyn King 1946 — 2023 Alexis Evelyn "Lexie" Panebouef King passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023 in the arms of her loving husband Jim. She was 77 years old. Services will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Friday October 27 th at 10:00 AM with an interment immediately following at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Lexie was born on May 16, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Evelyn LoBue Panebouef and Alexander Panebouef. She was a long time resident of Simi Valley, California where she practiced real estate for over 25 years. She was a past President of the Hospital Auxillary, a former Teacher's Aid and loved helping others. She is survived by Jim (her husband of 46 years) along with their... Denver, Colorado Randy K. Reed 1960 — 2023 Randy Keith Reed, 62, a resident of Denver, died Sep. 26, 2023. Lighthouse Family Mortuary is in charge of burial services. Randy was born on Nov. 21, 1960, in Danville, IL, son of Lona (Erwin) Reed and the late Kenneth Reed. He served in the Air Force as an SR-71 and U-2 technician from 1978-1982. He was a proud "Black Cat" and member of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Beale AFB, CA and served at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea. After his military service, Randy worked for many years in the Aerospace industry, servicing components for the NASA Space Shuttle Program. He was a big fan of the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs and Bulls. He was a Christian. Randy is survived by... Port Hueneme, California Ira D. Allums 1933 — 2023 Ira D. Allums, 90, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Port Hueneme after a lengthy illness. He was born June 12, 1933 in Dill City, OK and was a 53-year Ventura County resident, moving here from Plattsburgh, NY. Mr. Allums served in the U.S. Air Force until 1970, worked for Grumman Aerospace, retiring in 1987 and he enjoyed playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dolores; son and daughter-in-law Donnie and Sandy of Cedar Hill, TN; daughter Cherie Donaldson of Ventura; grandchildren: Keith Allums and wife Desiree of Santee, Kevin Allums and wife Nora of Waynesville, NC, Olivia Sugimoto and husband T.J. of Camarillo, and Victoria Gamper and husband Jake of Ventura; great...
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