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Anthony was born in Tulare, California on November 15, 1994. He passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 in Tulare, California at the age of 29.
Rosary will be Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:30pm Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel -Tulare, California.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 19, 2024 9:00am St. Rita’s Catholic Church-Tulare, California. Services conclude at the Church.

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David was born in England on November 24, 1936. He passed away Friday April 5, 2024, in Pixley, California at the age of 87.
Service will be held at a later date.

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TULARE – Birthplace: Lynwood, CA
Most recently lived in Tulare, CA
Garyalynn’s highlights:
Career: Administration Asisstant.
The best thing about Garyalynn: Garyalynn was a class act, with an inane ability to make
people feel heard and loved.
Garyalynn’s parents: Lee and Maxine White of Tulare. Both deceased.
Survived by: Husband Willie (83), son Randy (56) wife Angie (58), and daughter Jani (54),
also grandchildren Kevin (28) with wife Dani, Rubie (21) fiancé Alex, Kelsey (22), and great
granddaughter Laila (5). She is also survived by a sister Diana (74), her husband Chris (72),
and their kids Alissa, Garrett, and L.C.
Garyalynn’s pets’ names: Binky, Muffin, Maple, and Layla.
High school: Garyalynn graduated from Tulare Union High in 1960, after just turning 17,
due to skipping a grade earlier in elementary school.
After high school, Garyalynn married Willie Wilhelm and moved to Goleta Beach, CA as
Willie went to work with SCE. As some may know, they had two preemie babies together
who passed away soon after birth, before adopting Randy and Jani in 1968 and 1970,
respectively. Throughout their years, Garyalynn made sure Jani got to tumbling and dancing
classes on time, while also keeping score for Randy’s football, baseball, and basketball
games (which Willie coached).
In 1976, the family moved back to Tulare to be with family and friends. After a few years,
Willie and Garyalynn bought Eastside Liquor and Deli. Willie retired from SCE, to devote all
of his time to the store and Garyalynn went to work for Tulare City Schools. She continued
to work in some capacity for the school district and county office for over 30 years, while
also being Eastside Liquor’s account/bookkeeper for many of them! As Garyalynn and
Willie grew older together, they both retired to make time for many, many, adventures to
unknown places. They visited destinations such as Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Colorado, The
Panama Canal, Tahoe, Washington DC, and Alaska. Throughout Garyalynn’s life, her
unwavering love of her husband Willie, her family, God, and country are what make this
special lady hum along. Rest peacefully now sweet girl as your battles have ended, but your
legacy of Love and sacrifice shall forever endure.
Favorite bands and musical artist: Elvis, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Bee Gees, Luke Bryan
and Jason Aldean.
Favorite place in the world: The mountains, oceans, and Mexico! Anywhere on earth with
good friends, family, and her dog Layla.
Favorite TV shows: Blue bloods, Yellowstone, Longmire, and any house renovation show.
Favorite sports: Any sport her kids or grandkids were playing.
Interesting facts about Garyalynn: Garyalynn had an inane way about her that would make
you feel safe, heard, and above all else, Loved. Garyalynn loved her church. Until unable to
do so, she enjoyed her Sunday morning service and the camaraderie of her church family.
She loved spoiling her dog, Layla.
Services have been entrusted to Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service. A church service will
take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at United Methodist Church, Tulare,
CA. Following with a burial at Tulare District Cemetery on Kern Ave, Tulare, CA.

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Graciela was born in Raymondville, Texas on March 2, 1961. She passed away at her residence in Tulare, California on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 63.
Visitation will be held on April 16, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at New Life Worship Center (1902 PROSPERITY, TULARE, CA), Tulare, California. A Church Funeral Service will begin following Visitation at 10:00 am.
The Final Resting Place will be Tulare District Cemetery, Tulare, California.

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Maria was born in Mexico on February 6, 1966. She passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Tulare, California at the age of 58.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:00am St. Rita’s Catholic Church-Tulare, California.
Rosary and Visitation will be Friday, April 5, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm with Rosary beginning at 4:00pm, Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel-Tulare, California.
Burial to follow at Cemeterio Municipal de Capilla de Milpillas – Mexico.

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Caroline “Kitty” West, 91 of Tulare, California, earned her heavenly wings on March 25, 2024. She was born to Gus Carinelli and Jacqueline Kennedy on January 12, 1932, in Madera, California.
She attended schools in Tulare and married the love of her life, Navyman Robert Wayne West on August 9, 1952. They were blessed with two children, Jo Anne Holland, born in Port Hueneme, California and Andy Jay West, born in Tulare.
Kitty worked as a bookkeeper for many years in the agriculture industry and made many friends along the way. Not only was she quite the bookkeeper, she was also handy around the company yard and could drive a forklift to load and unload as well as most if not better! The family always enjoyed boating and skiing on Lake Kaweah. The family houseboat was a place where all were welcome to float around or go for a speedy boat ride. Kitty was a special mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as a great friend who always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She attended many swim meets, football games, volleyball matches, and soccer games for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Later in life, she became known as the “BINGO QUEEN” among her many friends at the casino in Lemoore and earned a seat at the head table!
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in heaven by her husband Robert “Bob” West and her son-in-law Robert “Bob” Holland. She is survived by daughter Jo Ann Holland of Montana, grandchildren Kari Holland-Barnhart (Mike), and Brian Holland (Kari), great-grandchildren Morgan Anne Hernandez, Brennen Wayne Holland, and Jordan Holland all of Montana as well as son Andy West (Pam) that live in Tulare.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Peers-Lorentzen, 132 W. Kern Avenue, Tulare. The chapel service is on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM also at Peers-Lorentzen with interment at the Tulare District Cemetery following the Chapel service.

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Bernice was in born Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 18, 1944. She passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Visalia, California at the age of 79.
A Church Service will be held Tuesday April 2, 2024 10:00am, Tulare First Assembly of God, Tulare, California. Interment to be private at a later date at Bakersfield National Cemetery- Arvin, California.

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Margie R. Williams Holland Routh, 94, of Farmersville, CA, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Visalia Post-Acute Care (Redwood Springs), Visalia, CA, surrounded by her children. She was born on October 24, 1929, the very day the stock market crashed, signaling the start of the Great Depression. She would later say that her birth changed the world! In fact, it did, in so many beautiful ways. Born in Russellville, AR, she was the third daughter of the late Harold and Delphia Tate Williams. The family moved from Arkansas to Casa Grande, AZ, where she graduated from Casa Grande High School in 1947. She was a member of West Visalia Church of Christ, Visalia, CA, where she used her rich alto voice to sing praises to her Lord and Savior. She retired from K-Mart after working many years as a cashier and bookkeeper.

 Margie lived for many years in Tulare and Farmersville, CA, where she formed many friendships and lasting relationships in those communities. She was always ready with a big smile or a kind word, and had a great sense of humor, which was passed down to her from her father. She was not a woman of great stature, but she had the biggest heart. If you knew Margie as a friend, you knew a true friend, one who would help without needing to be asked, and pray without needing to know what to pray for. She loved unconditionally.

 She had three children by her first husband, Herman Holland: Larry Holland (Tammie) of Middleburg, FL, Sandra Schafer (George) of Visalia, CA, and James Holland (Mary) of Merced, CA. She had eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers (Lyle, Lealus Jay, Donald, Harold Wayne, and Larry) and two sisters (Lorene Smith, and Virgie Posey).

 A graveside service will be held at Tulare District Cemetery on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice. 

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Sandy was born in Los Angeles, California on October 4, 1968. He passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Visalia, California at the age of 55.
No Services are planned at this time.

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Melvin was born in California on April 22, 1941. He passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Tulare, California at the age of 82.
Private Services will be held at a later date.

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