RUBEN ANTHONY GUTIERREZ Apr. 8, 1981 - Sept. 12, 2021 Ruben's last wish was to spend his last days at home. He died peacefully in his room with his Mom and Aunt by his side. Ruben was an exceptional guitarist and had played with the band "Please Mr. Gravedigger and the band "As I... Read More

Ruben's last wish was to spend his last days at home. He died peacefully in his room with his Mom and Aunt by his side. Ruben was an exceptional guitarist and had played with the band "Please Mr. Gravedigger and the band "As I Lay Dying". He was also a very talented artist who could... Read More

ARTURO ANTUNEZJan. 14, 1941 - Sept. 3, 2021Arturo Antunez, 80, of Calexico, CA passed away September 3, 2021 as a result of COVID-19 complications. Arturo not only served in the U.S. Army, but he also served his community of Calexico at Antunez Shell for over 40 years. He is survived... Read More

ARTURO ANTUNEZ Jan. 14, 1941 - Sept. 3, 2021 Arturo Antunez, 80, of Calexico, CA passed away September 3, 2021 as a result of COVID-19 complications. Arturo not only served in the U.S. Army, but he also served his community of Calexico at Antunez Shell for over 40 years. He is survived... Read More

JUDE MICHAEL PADILLA May 20, 1992 - Aug. 20, 2021 Jude M. Padilla, 29, of Brawley passed away August 20, 2021. He was born May 20, 1992 in Montclair, CA. Jude is survived by his mother, Maxine Alanis; brothers, Richard and David; sisters, Erin, Loren, and Juline; father, Jude Padilla... Read More

JUDE MICHAEL PADILLAMay 20, 1992 - Aug. 20, 2021 Jude M. Padilla, 29, of Brawley passed away August 20, 2021. He was born May 20, 1992 in Montclair, CA.Jude is survived by his mother, Maxine Alanis; brothers, Richard and David; sisters, Erin, Loren, and Juline; father, Jude Padilla... Read More

JOSEPH J. TORNEROJune 8, 1962 Sept. 13, 2021Joseph J. Tornero, AKA Big Joe and Joe Big 5 was called home on September 13, 2021 when he went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ.He was born June 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA to Emma Peres and Luis Tornero. He was raised in Los Angeles... Read More

JOSEPH J. TORNERO June 8, 1962 Sept. 13, 2021 Joseph J. Tornero, AKA Big Joe and Joe Big 5 was called home on September 13, 2021 when he went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ. He was born June 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA to Emma Peres and Luis Tornero. He was raised in Los Angeles... Read More

RICHARD ROSS VERBRUGH July 12, 1942 - Aug. 12, 2021 Richard Dick Ross Verbrugh passed away August 12, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Dick was born on July 12, 1942, in San Diego to Albertus and Helena Verbrugh. Dick participated in the ROTC program in high school and later dedicated... Read More

RICHARD ROSS VERBRUGHJuly 12, 1942 - Aug. 12, 2021 Richard Dick Ross Verbrugh passed away August 12, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Dick was born on July 12, 1942, in San Diego to Albertus and Helena Verbrugh.Dick participated in the ROTC program in high school and later dedicated... Read More

JOSE JOEY PITONES III Apr. 10, 1971 Aug. 14, 2021 On Saturday, August 14th, Joey gained his angel wings in Imperial, CA at the family home. Family and friends have been shocked and saddened at the untimely death of such an amazing and charismatic man. Anyone who knew Joey, knew he... Read More

JOSE JOEYPITONES IIIApr. 10, 1971 Aug. 14, 2021On Saturday, August 14th, Joey gained his angel wings in Imperial, CA at the family home. Family and friends have been shocked and saddened at the untimely death of such an amazing and charismatic man.Anyone who knew Joey, knew he was... Read More

NOLAND E. INGRAM Sept. 3, 1944 - May 29, 2021 Noland Ingram, 76, of Imperial, CA was born September 3, 1944 in Brawley, CA and passed away on May 29, 2021. Noland was an avid sketch artist, gardener, and woodworker. He graduated Brawley Union High School and served in the US Army... Read More

NOLAND E. INGRAMSept. 3, 1944 - May 29, 2021Noland Ingram, 76, of Imperial, CA was born September 3, 1944 in Brawley, CA and passed away on May 29, 2021.Noland was an avid sketch artist, gardener, and woodworker. He graduated Brawley Union High School and served in the US Army where... Read More

AGUSTIN LIZARRAGA ORTIZ Apr. 15, 1942 Sept. 1, 2021 Agustin Lizarraga, 79, of Calexico passed away September 1, 2021 in San Diego. He was born April 15, 1942 in Mexicali, MX and was later married to Maria Victoria Lizarraga. Viewing will be Wednesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at Frye... Read More

AGUSTIN LIZARRAGA ORTIZApr. 15, 1942 Sept. 1, 2021Agustin Lizarraga, 79, of Calexico passed away September 1, 2021 in San Diego.He was born April 15, 1942 in Mexicali, MX and was later married to Maria Victoria Lizarraga.Viewing will be Wednesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at Frye Chapel... Read More

GARY D. STANFORD Sept. 2, 1960 Aug. 24, 2021 Gary D. Stanford was born September 2, 1960 to Jason and Lavail Stanford, in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating high school, Gary joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country from 1979-1983. In 1985 he married Tunisia Thompson... Read More

GARY D. STANFORDSept. 2, 1960 Aug. 24, 2021Gary D. Stanford was born September 2, 1960 to Jason and Lavail Stanford, in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating high school, Gary joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country from 1979-1983. In 1985 he married Tunisia Thompson... Read More

HAROLD DEAN CARTER Sept. 15, 1942 Sept. 8, 2021 Harold Dean Carter passed away on September 8, 2021. Harold was born September 15, 1942 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Willard and Artie Carter. His family moved to the Imperial Valley arriving on Harold's first birthday. He grew up in El... Read More

Harold Dean Carter passed away on September 8, 2021. Harold was born September 15, 1942 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Willard and Artie Carter. His family moved to the Imperial Valley arriving on Harold's first birthday. He grew up in El Centro attending Imperial Valley Schools, achieving... Read More

DIXIE FREEMAN JOHNSON Oct. 10, 1940 July 15, 2021 Dixie Johnson, 80, of The Villages, FL passed away July 15, 2021 following an illness. She was born October 10, 1940 in Texas. Dixie was the proud creator of Dixie J Designs, with worldwide sales. She was a member of Thirsty Thursdays... Read More

Dixie Johnson, 80, of The Villages, FL passed away July 15, 2021 following an illness.She was born October 10, 1940 in Texas. Dixie was the proud creator of Dixie J Designs, with worldwide sales. She was a member of Thirsty Thursdays Bridge Group and well known for her gourmet cooking... Read More

CAREY B. LINCOLN Jan. 25, 1967 Sept. 5, 2021 A memorial service will take place Saturday, September 25 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial for Carey Lincoln, 54, of Brawley who passed away September 5, 2021. Carey was born January 25, 1967 in El Centro. He grew up and attended school... Read More

A memorial service will take place Saturday, September 25 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial for Carey Lincoln, 54, of Brawley who passed away September 5, 2021.Carey was born January 25, 1967 in El Centro. He grew up and attended school in Imperial where he graduated in 1985. Carey... Read More

Agustin Lizarraga, 79, of Calexico passed away September 1, 2021 in San Diego.He was born April 15, 1942 in Mexicali, MX and was later married to Maria Victoria Lizarraga.Viewing will be Wednesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley. Mass will commence... Read More

CHERYL CHRISTINE (KNECHEL) BEYER May 1, 1951 Aug. 30, 2021 Cheryl Beyer passed away peacefully in her Heber home on August 30, 2021, of lung failure due to OCPD, at the age of 70. Cheryl was born and raised in Calexico, CA. As a child Cheryl had many wonderful memories growing up... Read More

ROGELIO V. DE LA ROSA Aug. 27, 1936 Aug. 17, 2021 Rogelio De La Rosa, 84, of Imperial passed away August 17, 2021 of natural causes in his home. Rogelio was raised in Calexico, CA and graduated from Calexico High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 as a machine... Read More

ROGELIO V. DE LA ROSAAug. 27, 1936 Aug. 17, 2021Rogelio De La Rosa, 84, of Imperial passed away August 17, 2021 of natural causes in his home.Rogelio was raised in Calexico, CA and graduated from Calexico High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 as a machine... Read More

NANCY LOUISE GASTON Nov. 24, 1940 Sept. 13, 2021 A Celebration of Life will be held October 30 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial for Nancy Gaston, 80, who passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A lifelong valley resident, Nancy was born in Holtville and raised with her brother... Read More

NANCY LOUISE GASTON Nov. 24, 1940 Sept. 13, 2021 A Celebration of Life will be held October 30 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial for Nancy Gaston, 80, who passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A lifelong valley resident, Nancy was born in Holtville and raised with her brother... Read More

ADRIANA (ZARAGOZA) RAMOS July 20, 1969 Sept. 5, 2021 Adriana passed away unexpectedly at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego with her family at her side, on Sunday, September 5, 2021, (not COVID-19 related). Adriana was unique with a memorable and pleasant smile. She was a hard worker... Read More

ADRIANA (ZARAGOZA) RAMOSJuly 20, 1969 Sept. 5, 2021Adriana passed away unexpectedly at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego with her family at her side, on Sunday, September 5, 2021, (not COVID-19 related).Adriana was unique with a memorable and pleasant smile. She was a hard worker... Read More

SHIRLEY LOUISE AXLER Nov. 20, 1926 Aug. 25, 2021 Shirley Louise Axler, age 94, of Brawley passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1926 in Brawley, California, the daughter of Herman and Jennie Jeska. She was the oldest of 9 siblings and graduated from... Read More

SHIRLEY LOUISE AXLER Nov. 20, 1926 Aug. 25, 2021 Shirley Louise Axler, age 94, of Brawley passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1926 in Brawley, California, the daughter of Herman and Jennie Jeska. She was the oldest of 9 siblings and graduated from... Read More

CHARLES THOMAS Oct. 31, 1953 July 9, 2021 Charles Thomas (Big Charles) was born to the parents of the late McKinley and Eleanor Thomas on October 31, 1953, in Bakersfield, CA. He departed this life on July 9, 2021, in Patton, CA. The Thomas family moved to the Imperial Valley in 1957... Read More

CHARLES THOMASOct. 31, 1953 July 9, 2021Charles Thomas (Big Charles) was born to the parents of the late McKinley and Eleanor Thomas on October 31, 1953, in Bakersfield, CA. He departed this life on July 9, 2021, in Patton, CA. The Thomas family moved to the Imperial Valley in 1957... Read More

JESSIE R. GARCIA Aug. 18, 1944 Aug. 16, 2021 Jessie R. Garcia, 76 of Brawley, California passed away on August 14, 2021, due to a tragic accident. She was born on August 18, 1944, to Benny and Mary Romero. She attended Brawley Elementary Schools and Brawley Union High School. Jessie... Read More

JESSIE R. GARCIAAug. 18, 1944 Aug. 16, 2021Jessie R. Garcia, 76 of Brawley, California passed away on August 14, 2021, due to a tragic accident. She was born on August 18, 1944, to Benny and Mary Romero. She attended Brawley Elementary Schools and Brawley Union High School.Jessie... Read More

NINFA CARDENAS ABATTI June 10, 1950 Aug. 23, 2021 Ninfa Abatti, 71 years old, was born June 10, 1950 to Rosa Chavez in Durango, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States when she was a teenager and years later became a US Citizen. After years of battling health complications, she... Read More

Ninfa Abatti, 71 years old, was born June 10, 1950 to Rosa Chavez in Durango, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States when she was a teenager and years later became a US Citizen. After years of battling health complications, she lost her battle on August 23, 2021. She married... Read More

MARIA ROSARIO AGATEP Dec. 13, 1928 Sept. 6, 2021 Maria Rosario Agatep, also known as Nana Chayo, was born on December 13, 1928 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico to Ernesto and Francisca Gerardo. She was the second of five children. She married Lucas R. Agatep in 1961. Rosario passed... Read More

Maria Rosario Agatep, also known as Nana Chayo, was born on December 13, 1928 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico to Ernesto and Francisca Gerardo. She was the second of five children. She married Lucas R. Agatep in 1961. Rosario passed away at her home in Westmorland on September 6, 2021... Read More

DONALD EDWARD LUCKY CHURCHWELL Donald Edward Lucky Churchwell was as kind-hearted and empathetic as he was strong and hard working, and in his absence he leaves a seemingly endless list of friends, family, coworkers, students and acquaintances who will treasure his memory. He lived... Read More

Donald Edward Lucky Churchwell was as kind-hearted and empathetic as he was strong and hard working, and in his absence he leaves a seemingly endless list of friends, family, coworkers, students and acquaintances who will treasure his memory. He lived a life rich with love, and had... Read More

Maria Rosa Cruz, 89, of El Centro, CA passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, due to a short battle with cancer, on Friday, August 6, 2021.Rosa was born on July 5, 1932, in Guadalajara, Mexico. After she migrated to the U.S., for work she became a sitter for the... Read More

MARIA ROSA CRUZ July 5, 1932 Aug. 6, 2021 Maria Rosa Cruz, 89, of El Centro, CA passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, due to a short battle with cancer, on Friday, August 6, 2021. Rosa was born on July 5, 1932, in Guadalajara, Mexico. After she migrated to the... Read More

DANIEL MENDOZA III Dec. 11, 1966 May 30, 2020 Daniel Mendoza, 53, of Corona passed away May 30, 2020 as the result of COVID-19. He was born December 11, 1966 in Fort Sill, OK and was married to Lupe Mendoza on September 30, 1989. Danny was a dedicated husband and father. He was a... Read More

Daniel Mendoza, 53, of Corona passed away May 30, 2020 as the result of COVID-19.He was born December 11, 1966 in Fort Sill, OK and was married to Lupe Mendoza on September 30, 1989. Danny was a dedicated husband and father. He was a hard working man who loved his career, having worked... Read More

JOSEPH ANGELO PRINCIPE Dec. 7, 1932 Sept. 1, 2021 Joseph Principe of Brawley, California passed away on Sept. 1, 2021. He lived a full 89 years of life and was a beloved family man, devoted husband and kind soul. Joe enjoyed riding his bicycle, collecting postcards of the Imperial... Read More

Joseph Principe of Brawley, California passed away on Sept. 1, 2021. He lived a full 89 years of life and was a beloved family man, devoted husband and kind soul. Joe enjoyed riding his bicycle, collecting postcards of the Imperial Valley, playing his harmonica, listening to public... Read More