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Scott Anthony Dwyer, 49, of Tulare, California entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.  Scott was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on April 14, 1975 to Robert and Jeanette Dwyer. He spent most of his childhood in Peru Indiana, where he enjoyed playing football and baseball in high school. In his free time, he took every opportunity to enjoy the many lakes Peru had to offer.

He is survived by his daughters Clair Danielle Dwyer, Avery Marie Dwyer, stepson Trent Dillard (Genesis), granddaughter Harper Dillard, mother of his children Lacey Dwyer, father Robert Dwyer, Mother Jeanette Dwyer, brothers Robbie Dwyer and Shaun Dwyer (Angela) nephews Tanner Dwyer, Dawson Dwyer, Nolan Dwyer, Wyatt Williams, Sawyer Williams, and niece Ainsley Williams.

In April of 2002, Scott joined the US Navy where he served proudly for 17 years. He was extremely proud of his military service and ended his career as a Chief Petty Officer. Throughout his years of service, he was on the USS Constellation and USS Abraham Lincoln.  He completed two tours in the Persian Gulf War during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Scott also assisted with a tsunami rescue mission in India.  He retired from the United States Navy in 2019 as a continuation of generations and traditions serving in the United States Military. 

As his cancer developed Scott found refuge in volunteering in his daughter’s classrooms, participating in school activities, and assistant coaching for the Tulare Force Soccer Team. Organizations like Happy Trails, ASPCA, and the local food bank, provided an outlet of fulfillment for him during his final years.

Services will be held on Friday, December 20^th, 2024, at 1:30 pm, located at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, 132 W. Kern Ave. Tulare, CA 93274.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Chrissy Page 59, of Tulare, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.  Chrissy was born July 13, 1965, in Tulare to parents, Sheryl and June Lambert.  She was a member of the riding groups Visalia Rockettes and Sierra Sundowners.  She attended Liberty Elementary School and Tulare Union High School after which she became a licensed hair stylist.  She married Hap Sweeney, they had two boys, Jared and Jace.  She went back to school to become a Registered Nurse. 

She worked at various local hospitals.  In Aug. 2005 she married Jimmy Page from Utah.  Chrissy was preceded in death by her father Sheryl Lambert and son Jared Sweeney.  She is survived by her husband Jimmy Page, son Jace Sweeney (Tanna), her mother June Canby (Steve), sister Lori Holik (Steve), stepsisters Brooke Brown (Shannon), Amie Canby, and many aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life for Christy will be held on Dec. 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm, located at 15946 Mills Drive, Visalia, CA. 

To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Sonia Quillin, joined her husband, Larry in heaven on December 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.  

Sonia was born June 24, 1966, the youngest child to Max and Sandy Prine.  She attended Pixley School and Tulare Union High School.  Sonia married Clyde Larry Quillin on September 18, 1999.  

Sonia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother Rockland “Rocky” Prine. 

She is survived by her brothers Brian (Teresa) Prine, Anthony (Naomi) Prine, and Tyler Prine,  as well as her stepchildren Evonne (Chris) Arend, Arlet (John) Jackle,  Joey (Shawna) Quillin.  She had 14 grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Sonia was a true outdoorsman, she loved fishing, camping, gambling, vacationing, and helping her husband farm and collective anything Betty Boop.  She will be greatly missed. 

A celebration of life will be planned in the Spring as she wants her ashes spread in the same area as her mother, among the California Poppies.  

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pixley Elementary School in honor of Sonia.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Delaney (Johnson) Benton went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2024. She was 100 years old. Her family is grateful to know that she is now at peace and in the presence of God. 

Pauline was born on June 21, 1924, in Smithville, Oklahoma.  She was the second of three children born to John Perrin Johnson and Josie Rosey Belle Johnson. She remembered going with her mother to church and sleeping under the pew on a quilt. She excelled in school, and her math skills were beneficial throughout her life.  When she was just sixteen, Pauline met and married her lifelong partner, William Joe Benton. He was working at a nearby Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, and they met through friends. Soon after, the couple moved to Tulare, California, with their first child, Joyce, before moving north to Oakland, California.  

In Oakland, while Joe worked in the shipyards building ships for WWII, Pauline cared for their daughter, Joyce, and their second child, Gerald, in a small apartment. On rare nights, they would leave the kids with a neighbor and go to the local dance hall to socialize.  After the war ended in 1945, the young family moved back to Oklahoma to help Joe’s parents maintain the family farm and find other work. They welcomed their third child, Linda, during this time.  As much as they wanted to remain close to their families, no work could be found, so they moved back to Tulare.  

Joe had established relationships in the agricultural industry before the war and was able to begin a long and successful career in farm and dairy management. Soon after, their last child, Gary was born. 

Pauline managed a busy household with four kids and a husband who worked “dairy hours”.She took her jobs as a wife, Mother, homemaker, and family financial manager very seriously, ensuring that the family home was always clean, meals were always homemade, money was frugally appropriated, and her children were well-behaved – or else!   In addition to her homemaking skills, Pauline was a prolific seamstress, quilter, and gardener. She often made dresses for her daughters and granddaughters (and their dolls), donated handmade quilts to various church functions, and even made some good money providing quilts, pillows, and other decor items to country music star, Kenny Rogers!  

A small but formidable woman, Pauline exemplified the work ethic and stoicism so common to her generation that had seen the Great Depression and a world war. What a blessing that whatever sorrows she carried through this life have been traded for the joys of Heaven.   Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Benton, her daughter, Linda House, and great-great-granddaughter, Aleana Lacey. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Coffman, sons Gerald Benton and Gary Benton, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
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Born on March 24, 1943, in Ixtlahuacán del Río, Jalisco, Mexico, Maria Refugio Gonzalez lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to both her family and her faith. It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Maria passed away on November 28, 2024, at the age of 81 in Visalia, California. Her life was a tapestry of warmth woven with threads of kindness and the lovely colors of a gentle spirit.Maria was truly a beacon of selflessness. Her smile and her laughter, which often filled the rooms of St. Rita’s Catholic Church, will always be cherished. Maria was a proud member of the Guadalupanas, and her faith played a central role in her life, guiding her actions and helping her contribute richly to her community.

Her family was the cornerstone of her world. Survived by her loving husband, Miguel Ramírez Gonzalez, Maria leaves behind a legacy that stretches far and wide through her seven children, Javier, Mario, Josefina, José Luis, Jesus, Miguel, and Angel. She embraced each one of her 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with the same nurturing and caring spirit that defined her character. Maria’s family is vast, beautiful, and ever-growing, nourished by her enduring love.To know Maria was to be touched by her amazing sense of humor. She had the unique gift of uplifting any gathering, making those around her feel at ease with her gentle laugh and kind-hearted teasing. Her generosity knew no bounds—whether through a homemade meal or a comforting word, Maria’s warmth was a testament to the deep love she had for those around her.

As we gather to remember Maria, we invite you to join us at her funeral service on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church. It will be a moment to celebrate a life lived with grace and love. Rest in peace, dear Maria —your spirit remains forever a guiding light for us all. Mama, tu amor y calidez continúan para hacernos sonreír. En nuestros corazones sigues viviendo en cada aspecto de la vida. Nos despedimos por ahora no para siempre, sino un tiempo. 

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Leandro (LJ) Marquez was born on May 6, 1947, in Selma, CA to Paul & Mary Marquez. He was the oldest of 2 sons. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for CalTrans.  Outside of work, he enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He was known to be a charmer and quite a storyteller. He could make you laugh for hours on end. LJ enjoyed camping, fishing, gambling, baseball games, and supporting his family in various sports and activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Henry, and daughter Louise Ann. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice (Mora) Marquez; 3 daughters Nanette Martinez (husband Marty), Betty Trujillo (husband Jerry), and Melissa Flores; 7 Grandchildren Ashlee Marquez, Edward, Samantha, Michael & Tommie Rose Trujillo, Anthony & Celeste Flores, and Jacob De Ochoa; 2 Great Grandchildren Levi Ramirez and Alaia De Ochoa; and 1 sister Linda (husband Ruben) Henthorne. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be missed by all who know him.

A Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 10:00 am at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Services will conclude at the Funeral Chapel.
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John was born in Los Angeles, California on October 26, 1938. He passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Tulare, California, at the age of 86. John was a proud Veteran serving in the United States Army and United States Navy.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chaple-Tulare, California.
A Chapel Service Saturday, December 14, 202,4 10:00 am Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel Tulare, California.
The inurnment will be private.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph liked spending his time with friends and family. Family BBQs were always a good time for playing cornhole, horseshoes, and darts and family game nights playing Left, Right, and Center. He was an avid SF 49er fan, SF Giants fan, and Chicago Bulls fan.  He liked drawing portraits of people. One of his best was a wall portrait of his Daughter Delilah. He also drew a door poster of Michael Jordan. Joseph liked playing Casino games on his phone and at local Casinos.  Liked fishing and played Little League Baseball, coached by his Uncles. Josephs’s first car was a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. He loved detailing his cars and keeping his stereos top-notch.  Loved his pets and always had a pit bull.

Joseph worked at Coelho Meats, Hanford for many years. Worked for the Transit Center in Visalia. Janitorial work at the Galaxy Theater. Had other multiple side jobs.  Joseph also worked Transporting and selling cattle with one of his good friends Stan.

Joseph is preceded in death by his Father Joe Russo. Joseph is survived by his Mother, Mary Hernandez of Tulare. Joseph had two sisters Elidia Russo and Laura Russo both of Tulare. His two Brothers Adrian Russo and Thomas Russo of Hanford.  Joseph left behind 4 Sons, Joseph Russo III, Joseph Matthews, Adin Russo, and Felipe Lopez all of Tulare. Daughters, Beighbi Jo Russo, Delilah Russo, Nevaeh Jo Russo, and Kalayah Jo Russo all of Tulare. Joseph also had two Grand Children Jarvis Roberts and August Russo of Tulare. Joseph is also survived by his girlfriend of many years Francis Ortega. Joseph had many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and lots and lots of friends. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Services will be held at Peers- Lorentzen Funeral Chapel 132 W. Kern Ave. Tulare. Held on Dec 6th. Visitation from 8:30 – 10 AM and Service will begin at 10 AM. Gathering for family and friends to be announced at service.
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Francisco was born in Visalia, California on September 16, 1991. He passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Porterville, California at the age of 33.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00pm Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare, California. A Rosary will begin at 6:00pm during the visitation.
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:30pm St. Rita’s Catholic Church-Tulare, California.
His Final Resting Place: North Tulare Public Cemetery-Tulare, California.
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