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Guadalupe “Lupe” Gonzales Yturralde was called home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Artesia, New Mexico, to Francisco and Tiburcia Gonzales and was the fifth of seventeen children.

   Lupe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was the kind of person who made everyone who entered her life feel cared for and welcome. From a young age, she learned the value of hard work and the importance of always putting family first. She loved to dance and often reminisced about the many memories she made growing up in such a large and close-knit family.

On January 27, 1957, Lupe married the love of her life, Alfred Yturralde. They shared 43 wonderful years of marriage and together raised five children: Lisa, Jim, Kimberly, Frank, and Raquel.

      Lupe was a talented florist and proud business owner while also being a devoted wife and mother. In the 1970s, she opened Yturralde’s House of Flowers on East Inyo Avenue, across from the Tulare Cemetery. The flower shop quickly became her second home. She loved creating beautiful floral arrangements, but even more than that, she loved talking with her customers and getting to know the people she served.

  Through her business, Lupe formed countless friendships throughout the Tulare community. Her kindness and genuine care for others made her much more than a florist. Whether she was creating flowers for a celebration, comforting a family during a difficult time, or simply sharing a conversation with someone who walked through her door, Lupe had a special way of making people feel cared for.

  After her husband Alfred passed away in 2000, Lupe retired from her business and devoted much of her time to her family. Although she was proud of everything she accomplished throughout her life, nothing made her prouder than being a grandmother. She cherished every moment she spent with her grandchildren, and her home was always a place where family knew they were always welcome.

    Anyone who visited Lupe knew they could expect to be offered a soda and invited to sit and visit for a while. She loved talking with her brothers and sisters and always looked forward to the next opportunity for everyone to be together. Family remained at the center of Lupe’s life throughout all of her 93 years.

   Lupe was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Carrasco Gonzales and Tiburcia Nanez Gonzales; her beloved husband, Alfred Yturralde; her brothers, Daniel Gonzales, Catarino Gonzales, Felix Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, John Gonzales, Leo Gonzales, and Manuel Gonzales; and her sisters, Virginia Rodriguez and Anita Mendoza.

She is survived by her sons, Frank Yturralde (Jeaneane) and Jim Yturralde (Lori); her daughters, Lisa Richey, Kimberly Ford (Brian), and Raquel Pena; her brothers, Jesse Gonzales and David Gonzales; and her sisters, Pauline Salinas, Mary Gonzales, Kathy Gonzales, and Grace O’Keefe.

She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends who will forever cherish her memory. 

      To know Lupe was to love her. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, humility, and love. She will forever remain in our hearts until we are reunited with her again. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. May she rest peacefully in the arms of Christ. God bless her soul and God bless you all. Amen.

Services are as followed: Wednesday, September 16 Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel 132 W. Kern Ave., Tulare, CA

• Visitation: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Rosary: 6:00 PM

Thursday, September 17 Church service/Mass: 10:00 AM St. Rita’s Catholic Church (old location) 954 South O. St., Tulare, CA

Graveside service following mass: Tulare District Cemetery 900 E. Kern Ave., Tulare, CA 

Randy Lee Jarrard, age 70, of Tulare CA, passed away on August 23, 2026, in his hometown with loved ones by his side.
Born in Tulare, California on April 23, 1956, to Lovetta Moss and Richard Jarrard, Randy Lee Jarrard grew up in California and started working with his father at a young age as a Contract Painter for over 50 years. He was the oldest of his siblings.
He was a dad, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Randy did what Randy wanted to do, and he would tell you that himself. He loved Jesus and God and his family and wasn’t afraid to admit it. He liked music, the outdoors and sunsets. He once told me he would dream about flying quite often. A few days before he passed, he had me play “spirit in the sky” and he sang along with it. He is now flying with the spirit in the sky. I don’t know exactly what he would say if he were here, but I do know he would say, “lets rock n roll”. He will truly be missed.
Randy Lee Jarrard is survived by his fury friend Tippy, son Joseph Paul Jarrard, Daughter Mandy Ann Meraz, son-in-law Martin Meraz, brothers Greg Jarrard, James Jarrard, Jimmy Wilson, Richie Jarrard, Eric Jarrard,  Sister Renaye Roberts, Aunt Nancy, Grandson Gavin Jarrard along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Father Richard Jarrard, mother Lovetta Wilson, stepfather Ken Wilson, sister Lisa Wilson, brother Kevin Wilson, brother Mark Jarrard, two grandchildren Jeffrey and Amanda Jarrard, and many more loved ones.
There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be set for a later date.

A Contract Painter’s Poem
The ladder is lowered, and the brushes are dry, under a peaceful, wide-open sky. The exterior walls he protected with care stand strong in the sunlight and fresh air. He spent his life shielding the homes that we love, watching the weather change up above. With a scraper in hand and an eye for detail, he made sure the finish would never fail. From the highest gable to the lowest seam, he painted a brighter, more beautiful dream. He sealed up the cracks where the winter wind blew, leaving old timber looking like ew. The drop clothes are folded, the scaffolding down, his handiwork lives on all over the town. The colors stay bright though the seasons will fade, a lasting reminder of all that he made. His final contract is finished and done, resting at peace in the setting sun. 

In Loving Memory of Betty Jewel Harper • December 16, 1929 – August 24, 2026

Betty Jewel Harper passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, with her granddaughter by her side. Born to William and Millie Horn in Arkansas on December 16, 1929, Betty lived a life rich in faith, family, and hard work. In 1942, Betty and her sisters traveled from Russellville, Arkansas to Fresno, California, working in the local fields and orchards while living in old barns. That same year, she married the love of her life, James Vernon Harper. Together, they became successful business owners, operating Tulare County Concrete and Septic Tank Inc. for over 40 years. Following James’s passing in 1992, Betty resiliently continued to run the family business. She also loved tending to her garden alongside James, nurturing both her plants and her family.

Betty was a woman of deep and unshakeable Christian faith. Rather than attending just one church, she loved them all and often visited many different congregations. Everywhere she went, she was well-known and warmly welcomed. She was famous for singing worship songs all day and night, and she cherished every opportunity to pray with and for people. Her undeniable love for her family shone through the quiet times they shared together; she loved sitting out on the back porch snapping green peas with her grandchildren, playing tennis with friends and grandkids at local parks, and going to the lake where she taught her grandchildren how to water ski. She also had a deep passion for adventure, traveling to many different countries, states, and towns throughout her vibrant life. Remarkably, Betty held her pilot’s license and loved flying her family to destinations for go-kart races. Over the years, she grew her passion for aviation—initially flying her 1976 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, she later upgraded to a Cessna 400 four-seater plane bearing the tail number N3062F (3062 Foxtrot) and eventually went on to purchase a six-seater aircraft.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Vernon Harper; her parents, William and Millie Horn; her daughter, Glenda Allen; her two sons, Gary Harper Sr. and James Harper III; her siblings, Nellie Hoagland, Violet Pruitt, Hubert Horn, Vera Michaelis, Murel Horn, Leland Horn, and James Horn; her grandson, Michael Parr; and her great-granddaughter, Aryale Quinonez.

Betty’s legacy of love survives through her sister, Patricia Gray; her granddaughters, Tina Sunderland (Jim) and Chrissie Harper; her grandsons, Gary Harper Jr. (Jodie) and Danny Allen; her great-grandchildren, Vanidee Quinonez, Ashley Mullins, Branden Harper, and Gary “Boogie” Harper III; and seven cherished great-great-grandchildren.

Services

• Public Viewing: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home, 132 W. Kern Ave, Tulare, California.

• Graveside Funeral Services: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the South Tulare Cemetery, 900 E. Kern Ave, Tulare, California.

Services are under the care and direction of Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home.

In Loving Memory of Raymond Hernandez Avila

The world became a little less bright on August 7, 2026, our Raymond Sr., a gentle soul, kind-hearted, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 89. Raymond was born  April 7, 1937 to Joe and Aurora Avila in Tulare.  He was the eldest child with two sisters and one brother, raised in the Tulare community he loved.  Raymond was a proud and hardworking man who loved being a truck driver for Nielsen Freight Lines, Kern Valley Trucking and retired with DiSalvo Trucking at the age of 62. He worked hard to provide for his family and took great pride in his work and participated in truck rodeos that he enjoyed. After retirement, Raymond worked part-time driving trucks for FoodLink of Tulare County which he was so proud  knowing he was helping the ones in need.

Nothing was more important to Raymond than his family celebrations, family holiday gatherings and the memorable family camping vacations to Morro Bay.  He loved being outdoors, surrounded by the people he loved, with good food and a cold beer. Raymond always believed that food tasted like more, and somehow, food and beer tasted even better while camping. Those vacation trips created countless memories filled with laughter, stories, and family time. Raymond was also a great bowler and truly enjoyed his time with the Tulare Twiliters Bowling League. Aside from camping and bowling, Raymond enjoyed his trips with Lydia to Laughlin, Nevada.  These trips gave them the opportunity to get away together, relax, have fun going to see one of his favorite musicians, Freddy Fender in concert and enjoy each other’s company. Memories that will forever be cherished. Even though Raymond loved going to Laughlin, he faithfully played the California Lottery on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the same six numbers in hopes of winning BIG some day.

Raymond had a gift for making friends wherever he went. He never needed much time to strike up a conversation, share a laugh, or make someone feel like an old friend. Blessed with a personality and sense of humor touched many people throughout his life.

Raymond passed away leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard work and this unforgettable moment with the family, when he would fall asleep in his reclining chair watching television and when someone changed the channel while he was sleeping, he would wake up, look at the television, and say,”Hey, I was watching that!” It was a classic Raymond moment that will forever live on in the hearts of his family.

Although our hearts are heavy with his passing, we find comfort knowing that Raymond and Lydia are together again.  Their love continues beyond this life, and the memories they created together will live on through their family for generations to come.

He is survived by his children Raymond Avila Jr.(Martha), Diana Ocampo, Art Avila(Lisa), Alfred Avila(Kathy), Joe Avila, Robert Avila, and Rosemary Holland(Mike) all of Tulare. He also leaves his brother John Avila(Jane) and Laura Ortega(Domingo) of Tulare. His treasured 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, Malakai gave him such great joy. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, daughter, Elizabeth, son Freddy, sister Isabel Regalado and grandsons Zachary Avila and Angel Berumen.

The family is holding a private graveside service and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Maria Eduarda Co, age 65, of Tulare, CA. She passed away at Adventist Health Hospital in Tulare on August 7, 2026 after a courageous 7 month battle with cancer. 

Maria was born on June 14, 1961 in Faial, Azores, Portugal. She came to the United States at the age of 5. She spent her childhood growing up in Lawrence, Massachusetts and often reminisced about the great memories she made there. Her family moved to Tulare permanently in 1990. Shortly after, she began a 36 year career as an Electronics Technician at Voltage Multipliers, Inc. in Visalia. Our Maria had a love for music, especially disco. She was a happy, strong, supportive, lovable, funny, and caring woman. She loved her family more than anything and always took care of everyone. She was absolutely beautiful inside and out and will forever be cherished and missed. 

She is survived by her husband Ernesto Co, her daughter Sabrina Catanho and her partner Alex Ramirez, her stepchildren, including Chato Macias and her family, many step-grandchildren, her sister Sandra Diniz, her sister and brother-in-law Carla and Joe Mateus, her nephew John Pacheco, his wife Vanessa and their children Ivry and John, her nephew Mark Pacheco and his fiancé Crystal, and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Maria Luisa Diniz and her sister Maria Luisa Diniz. 

Please join us for her services as follows: 

Visitation and Rosary
Wednesday, August 19th 4-7pm
Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home
132 W Kern Ave, Tulare
Mass
Thursday, August 20th 10:00 am
St. Rita’s Catholic Church
954 S “O” St, Tulare 

Burial will follow at North Tulare Public Cemetery 
4572 “J” St, Tulare

Johannes “John” Prins of Pixley, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2026.

     Born July 7, 1951 to Adam and Margaretha (den Boef) Prins in Oud Gastel, Netherlands, John grew up on his family’s farm with his sister and his 2 brothers.  He married Anneke Blom on January 30, 1975.  John and Anne welcomed their two sons, Jurgen and Arie into the world in October of 1975 and November of 1976.  They worked on the family farm in Oud Gastel until September of 1979, when they took a leap of faith and moved with their young boys to Nova Scotia, Canada.  In Canada, they farmed and John did service and repair work in the winter months.  

     Anybody who knew John knew that he hated the cold as much as he loved to “take the bull by the horns”; so it’s not surprising that after one vacation to Southern California in 1986, he decided that that was the place to be!  In 1988, he and Anne sold their farm, packed their belongings and boys into a converted school bus and drove to Chino, California, where John did repair work for dairies in the area.  In Corona in 1989, J & A Enterprises was born and the rest is, as they say, history!  John made a reputation for himself as an excellent and reliable mechanic and taught his sons to be the same.  With John and the boys in the shop and Anne in the office, J & A thrived and grew! John loved his customers and many great memories were made at the annual J & A Customer Appreciation BBQ!

     In January of 1999, John saw an opportunity to expand J & A Enterprises and they began manufacturing their own feed boxes and wagons in Garden City, Kansas.  With Jurgen at the helm in Kansas and Arie holding down the fort in Corona, John could do what he loved most- getting out there and selling feed mixers!  Now, instead of the BBQ in Corona, customers would gather at the J & A booth at the Tulare farm show for a cold beer and a good look at that bright green J & A equipment!  John was always ready with stories and jokes and t-shirts, bags, cups, and pens…all in J & A green!  In 2003, J & A Manufacturing moved from Kansas to its current location in Pixley, Ca.  

     John was dedicated to his business and his customers for the rest of his days.  The only thing he loved more than his work was his family.  In recent years, you could never find a bigger smile on Opa’s face than when he was surrounded by his grandkids- and the louder they were playing, the better! He was so proud of them and all of their many accomplishments!  He loved his boys and was so proud of them, as well.  We are sure he is truly rejoicing at being reunited with Jurgen!

     John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and hard work.  He will be so greatly missed. 

     John is survived by his wife, Anne, of Texas, his son Arie (Erin) of Texas, and 9 grandchildren; Abbigail (Christian) of Minnesota, Arie of Arkansas, Willem of California, and Sara, Anna, Tommy, Alice, Heidi, and Claire of Texas.  Also by his sister Ank (Klaas) and brothers Ari and Wim of the Netherlands, as well as his beloved nieces and nephews in the Netherlands.

     He is preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Margaretha, and his son, Jurgen.  

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the chapel at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services at 132 West Kern Ave. Tulare, Ca.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 am at the North Tulare Public Cemetery at 4572 J Street Tulare, Ca.

A meal will follow the services at the International Agri-Center at 4500 South Laspina St. Tulare, CA.  All are welcome!

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to BreakthroughT1D.org, a type 1 diabetes research foundation.

Patricia Joyce Hailey Brown was born to Ezell Hailey and Thelma O’Keith Hailey on December 7, 1949, in Tulare California. She entered eternal life on June 16, 2026. 

Patricia had a successful academic career starting at Lincoln Elementary promoting to Cherry Avenue Junior High School. She then attended Tulare Union High School. After graduating, she attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California. Patricia continued college and graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, Fresno. 

Patricia married her high school sweetheart Dwayne Joe Brown. To this union, Kimberly La Shon Brown and Kya La Staciree Brown were born. The family lived in Tulare, Visalia, Frenso and Oakland. While living in Oakland, Patrcia and family welcomed her only grandchild, Maxwell Atticus Brown. 

The majority of Patricia’s career involved accounting. 

Patricia’s hobbies included cooking. She loved to test her cooking knowledge with learning different types of cuisine such as French and Chinese. She excelled at baking cakes and pies and always contributed to family gatherings with desserts. 

Patricia continued the family hobby of sewing and crocheting. Patrica was an avid quilter and would attend county fairs to study the work of other quilters. She could analyze a quilt in minutes, stating the type of square and pattern. 

Patricia returned to her childhood home of Tulare where she lived for the rest of her days. 

Patricia had a long history of advocacy and continued that activity with the Tulare County Alliance of African American Women.  

In addition to being survived by her daughters and grandson, she leaves behind three sisters: Ms. Sandra Stone (Sacramento, CA), Ms. Brenda Early (Goodyear, AZ) and Ms. Jaceita (Keda) Harris (McDonough, GA). She was proceeded in death by Mr. Ezell Hailey and Mrs. Thelma O’Keith Hailey and her brother Mr. Henry Eugene (Gene) Hailey.  Other surviving family members are Mrs. Eleanor O’Keith Smith, aunt, of Tulare, CA; Mr. Lawrence O’Keith, uncle, of Compton CA, Mr. Gary Cooper, cousin, of San Antonio, TX; Ms. Carloyn O’Keith, cousin, of Sacramento, CA; and Sheila O’Keith, cousin (Visalia) as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Patricia’s celebration of life will be held 11:00 am,  Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Claude Meitzenheirmer Community Center at 830 Blackstone St, Tulare CA 93724. 

Patricia will be laid to rest at a later time at the Tulare East Kern Cemetery with her mother and brother. 

Celebrating the life of Charlena Sue (Shelton) Idell, a beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Born on
June 26, 1941 in Houston, Texas. Charlena was the cherished daughter of
Wilton and Dorothy Shelton. Her journey through life was marked by her
unwavering love for her family and her deep faith in God, which guided her
and everything that she did. Charlena went peacefully to be with her Lord
and Saviour on July 29th, 2026.
Charlena married the love of her life Charles Don (Chock) Idell April 5,
1958. Together they shared 40 wonderful years raising two children, Sharla
(Idell) McCaskill and Shane Idell (Kristi) Charlena’s nurturing spirit
extended beyond her immediate family enveloping her grandchildren with
endless love and devotion. Known as Nenie to them. Grandchildren; Stephanie
Kirkland (Steven), Brittany Dunkin (David), Tiffany Mori, Stevi McCaskill,
Blake McCaskill (Pricilla), Taylor Tressar (Dallas) and Adrianna Gonzalez,
Great- Grandchildren; Kash, Sadie, Pablo, Melissadi, Weston, Paisley,
Maverick, Kimberly, Brodie, Brogan, Sawyer, Adriana, Addalynn, and Amberlyn.
As a child, Charlena grew up in Mountain Park Oklahoma. She was the oldest
of 11 children, surviving siblings include Larry Shelton and Ann of
Porterville, California, James Shelton of Lawton, Oklahoma, Shirlena Ayers
and Pat of Snyder, Oklahoma, Perry Shelton and Brenda of Altus, Oklahoma,
Anita Shelton of Mountain Park, Oklahoma, Janice Crume and Dennis of Snyder,
Oklahoma and Angela Shelton of Mountain Park Oklahoma, and many nieces and
nephews
Charlena’s professional life begin as a mental health technician at
Porterville State Hospital, where compassion and understanding made a
significant impact on the lives she touched. However, her most cherish role
was as a homemaker, dedicating herself to her family. She also played an
integral role as secretary and co-owner of the Moorehead and Idell land
leveling company. Her true fulfillment came from nurturing her children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren, making each feel uniquely special
and loved.
A devoted member of the New Life Harvest Church in Tulare. Charlena’s life
was a testament to her faith her love for Jesus was evident in her daily
actions and interactions characterized by her caring and nurturing spirit.
Her kindness and warmth left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Charlena was proceeded in life’s journey by her beloved husband Chock, her
parents, Wilton and Dorothy Shelton and her siblings Brenda, Joe Mack, and
Leslie. Her legacy of love and faith continues to thrive through her
surviving family members who carry forward her values and spirit.
A service to honor Charlena’s life and legacy will be held at New Life
Harvest Church 1518 W Inyo Ave Tulare, at 10:00 am on August 10th, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to come together and celebrate her remarkable
life filled with love and devotion. Burial will be at the Woodville cemetery
and a reception at Tipton Memorial (all are invited). In lieu of flowers the
family request donations be made to New Life Harvest Church in Tulare.
Charlena Idell’s life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and
family. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched
inspiring future generations with her unwavering devotion and compassionate
spirit.  “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN”

August 13, 1937 – July 22, 2026. Today we gather to celebrate the life of Pasco Curtis Bentley, who passed away at his home on July 22, 2026, at the age of 88.

Pasco was born on August 13, 1937, to Stella and Benjamin Bentley. Is preceded in death, his mother and father, Stella and Benjamin and his wife Patricia Ann Bentley. He was a devoted husband and a loving father. He is survived by his sons, Curt Bentley and Randy Bentley, and his daughter, Pam Cooke. He also leaves behind his granddaughters, Renee Bentley and Sarah Bentley, along with six great-granddaughters.

Pasco enjoyed woodworking and loved traveling. Some of his happiest moments were spent making memories with his family, especially taking his great-granddaughters to Knott’s Berry Farm. Those moments of laughter and togetherness are memories his family will always cherish. Although we mourn his passing, we are grateful for the love, guidance, and kindness he shared throughout his life. He will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Viewing will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 9 am to 10 am at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service, followed by a graveside service at 10:30 am at Tulare Public Cemetery on Kern. Reception is to immediately follow.