Peers-Lorentzen

Valentina Azevedo Bettencourt was born December 21st, 1943, to Venancio Correia Azevedo and Maria Beatriz Bettencourt in Cruzal, Santo Antão, São Jorge, Azores, Portugal.

She is preceded in death by both parents and two sisters. She was the 3rd child of seven; Octavio Azevedo, Horacio Azevedo, Isidro Azevedo, Laurentina Azevedo (deceased), Judite Azevedo (deceased), and Militāo Azevedo. She married Antonio Augusto Bettencourt on October 24, 1964, and was blessed with a daughter on September 30t,h 1965; who was her world!

She was a seamstress, and hairdresser and could crochet anything; her hands were magic! In 1976, she immigrated to the USA with her family and settled in Tulare, California, until her death on January 1st, 2025. She was a devout Catholic who loved Saint Christopher; her miracle Saint. She was a member of Saint Rita’s Catholic Church, but didn’t attend for the last few years because of her disabilities, but watched mass every Sunday on Youtube.

She worked as a calf feeder with her husband Antonio, until 1999. Her favorite job was being a child caregiver. She LOVED children. She never had biological grandchildren but was so blessed to have her “chosen grandchildren”, of which she loved SO much; Julia, William and Sophia Van Syoc. “Sophia Day” was what she always looked forward to, with all her heart!!

She leaves behind nieces, nephews, Godchildren, her beloved husband of 60 years and her daughter Angela Bettencourt. Valentina was a beautiful, kind soul, always with a warm and gorgeous smile on her face,of which we will dearly miss.

Rosary Mass Combination Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on South O St. Tulare, CA. To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Sammy was born in Corcoran, California on January 22, 1953. He passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Visalia, California at the age of 71.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 am, with a Rosary beginning at 9:30 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church- Tulare, California.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin following the Rosary at 10:00 am in the church.
Final Resting Place; North Tulare Public Cemetery-Tulare, California.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Francisca was born in Mexico on September 7, 1957. She passed away Monday, January 13, 202,5 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 67.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 20, 202,5 From 2:00 to 9:00 pm at Pentecostal Church of God, Earlimart, California. A wake will begin during the Visitation at 5:00 pm.
Graveside Service will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at North Kern Cemetery, Delano, California
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis was born on February 19, 1955, in California. He passed Friday, January 10, 2025, in Tulare, California at the age of 69. Curtis was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, January 22, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am Living Christ Church-Tulare, California. Final Resting North Tulare Public Cemetery-Tulare, California.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Neva Leona (Haining Murgalla) Gregory passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, after facing her final years with remarkable courage and resilience. Even at the end, she maintained a visible love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Our mother graced the world on a cold Sunday morning, November 1, 1925, as Neva Leona Haining. Born the youngest of eight in Agra KS to 2nd generation emigrants carving out a life on the farmland of the Midwest. She went on to become only the 2nd child in her family to graduate from High School. She would later be the first to graduate from college as she completed an AS degree with academic distinction from a local college in 1982.

Our mother was the living definition of resilience. She spent nearly a decade as a single mother going back to school in the 50s when the idea of a woman seeking educational advancement was not popular. She survived the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, the World War, and many, many other difficulties life would throw her way. She was the definition of grace under fire. She raised 4 children and was graced with 20 grandchildren, and nearly 30 great-grandchildren by the time of her passing.

She was strong, brave, kind, compassionate, and tough-minded. She loved puzzles, her family, nature, and opportunities to laugh.

A Celebration of Life service for close friends and family will be held at the Tulare Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Friday, January 24 at 10 am. Immediately following there will be a burial service at the Tulare District Cemetery. To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Juan was born in Tulare, California on March 16, 1989. He passed away Friday, December 20, 202,4 in Tulare, California at the age of 35. 
Graveside Service will be held January 16, 202,5 at 10:00 am North Tulare Public Cemetery-
Tulare, California.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Maria was born in Mexico on February 28, 1923. She passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Visalia, California at the age of 101.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel-Tulare, California. A Rosary will begin during the Visitation at 6:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:00 am St. Rita’s Catholic Church-Tulare, California
Final Resting Place- North Tulare Public Cemetery-Tulare, California.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Pendola Jr., 87, of Tulare, California entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  He was born on January 25, 1937 in Tulare, California.     

He was hard-working and dedicated.  He spent 40 years working for Rawson Drug and McKesson delivering goods to grocery stores in the Lindsay and Porterville area.  

His hobby was building “hot rods” and restoring antique cars.  He spent many hours at his shop working on building cars for others.  He was well known in the car world and met many friends through this.  He never had to look for work as everyone knew who Wayne was and where his shop was located. He bought his 1932 roadster when he was 17 years old and rebuilt it a few times.  He was very proud of that car. 

He was a member of the Valley Roadsters, The Horseless Carriage Club, and the L.A. Roadster Club for many years. Through those clubs he went on many roadster runs, even driving as far as Canada.  He felt that his car was made to be driven and not transported to the shows.

He was also a Band Booster when Sandy was in Jr. High and High School, driving the truck that held the uniforms and instruments and unloading them at all of the various locations the bands played.  

He was known for his positive attitude and his giving nature.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.  He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Pendola, and his daughter Sandy Roberts (Don), stepchildren Laurie Malcolm (Wayne) and Lisa Benton (Gary).  His brother Arthur Pendola. His grandchildren are Nickolas Roberts, Jaimee Roberts, Brittany Malcolm, Brandt Malcolm, Blake Colson (Brooke), and Chase Colson (Amy).  Great grandchildren Decker, August, Blake, Amelia, and Noah.

He was preceded in death by his mother Nora Strong, father Wayne Pendola Sr., and his sisters Joyce Montgomery and Beverly Jans.

A celebration of Life will be held at Tulare Church Of Christ, 500 No. Blackstone St. in Tulare, Ca at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  All are invited to a reception immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Inurnment will be held at a later date. If you are a car enthusiast and would like to drive your car to the church we would gladly welcome you.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy was born in Tulare, California on June 9, 1937. She passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Visalia, California at the age of 87.
A Funeral Service will be held on January 10, 2025, at 9:00 am United Methodist Church, Tulare, California. Final Resting Place; Tulare District Cemetery, Tulare, California.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.