Peers-Lorentzen

Juanita was born on August 15, 1939, in California.  She passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Tulare, California at the age of 86. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00am  Tipton-Pixley Cemetery-Tipton, California

Archie O. Hawkins promoted to Glory on June 30, 2026. Archie was born to Blanchie and Archie Hawkins on September 30, 1939 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. Archie grew up in the countryside near the banks of the Mississippi River. In school he excelled in sports, especially basketball, and developed many lifelong friendships. At an early age Archie was called to Christian ministry. He was ordained as a minister to fulfill his life’s mission in service to God’s people. Archie graduated from Wayland Baptist University (College) in Plainview, Texas. While a student, he worked several jobs to support himself and simultaneously began his service in churches. Archie pastored in Texas, New Mexico, and ultimately in California, where he expanded his service to others as a funeral director for many years.

Archie is predeceased by his parents and siblings, sister Viola Borrow, brothers Frank (Betsy) Hawkins, Ben Hawkins, Guy (Mary Ruth) Hawkins, and Pete Hawkins. 

Archie is survived by his wife Christine Lawry-Hawkins, daughters Kennette (Rick) Tuttrup, Kyla (Mike) Fox, grandchildren Kellen (Abigail) Rogers, Ryan (Robin) Rogers, Curtis (Danica) Rogers, Tannisse Tuttrup, and Aubrey (John) Gaytan, great grandchildren Paul and Mark Rogers, Emma Rogers, and Peter Gaytan, sister Mary (Charles) Barnard, sisters-in-law Patricia Hawkins, Elaine Gilden, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Services will be at Peers-Lorentzen Chapel, 132 W. Kern Ave, Tulare, California, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Visitation will be at 9:00 am with services beginning at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Tulare District Cemetery, 900 E. Kern Ave. Tulare, California.

Mary W. Fagundes, born September 23, 1952, in Porterville, California, to Antonio Menezes and Querobina Menezes, passed away on July 3, 2026.

Mary grew up in Artesia, California, before later making her home in Tulare, where she started and raised her family. She worked at Tulare Western High School for 39 years, where she became a familiar face and part of the community for generations of students and staff. Above all, Mary was extremely dedicated to her children, and her love for them was at the center of her life.

Mary was kind, loving, and always ready for a good conversation. True to her Libra spirit, she was social, charming, and had a way of making people feel seen and heard. She never met a stranger, adopted everyone as her own, and could strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen — and even a few who maybe didn’t have a choice. She loved flowers, coffee, reading the newspaper, and if it wasn’t the newspaper, it was listening to the news. Mary was also an adventure seeker who loved to pick up and go, especially for a good drive.

In the later years of her life, Mary faced many physical challenges with incredible strength. After suffering a stroke, she lost movement on her right side and her ability to speak. She also endured the loss of both legs. Though her body changed, the love, spirit, and presence that made Mary who she was never left her. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now whole again — walking freely, speaking joyfully, and at peace.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Querobina Menezes; her father, Antonio Menezes; her step-mother, Maria Menezes; and her beloved daughter, Savannah Fagundes.

Mary is survived by her children, Charmaine Fagundes, Toby Fagundes, and Roxanne Santos; and her grandchildren, Tyler Fagundes, Jewels Fagundes, Tobias Fagundes, Austyn Santos, and Sutton Santos.

Mary will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the joy of knowing her. Her family takes comfort in imagining her in heaven, reunited with loved ones, surrounded by flowers, drinking coffee, catching up on the news, talking again, walking freely, and probably enjoying a cigarette again.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Services. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will follow the Mass at North Tulare Public Cemetery.

Charles “Charlie” Garcia, 80, of Tulare, California, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2026, at Adventist Health Tulare.

Charlie was born on March 27, 1946, in Tulare, California, to Jose Ruiz Garcia and Lydia Cota Garcia. He was raised alongside his eleven siblings in a close-knit family and attended Tulare Union High School. Charlie later worked as a skilled cement mason. 

He is survived by his siblings: Gloria E. Cordova, John P. Garcia, Lidia Huerta, Ronald R. Garcia, Robert C. Garcia, Caroline C. Munoz, David Garcia, Sandra R. Sepeda, and Rick Garcia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph C. Garcia and Larry Garcia.

Charlie was a devoted father to Charlene A. Herrera, Charles B. Garcia, and Raquel J. Joaquin. He is also survived by his eldest son, Doug Alviso. Nothing brought Charlie greater happiness than his family. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren and a beloved great-grandfather to two twin boys. His greatest joy was simply being with his family—sharing stories, laughing together, and creating funny memories that will be cherished forever.

In his younger years, Charlie was an outstanding baseball player and pitcher whose talent earned him recognition on a local Tulare radio station. He was also an exceptional pool player and horseshoe pitcher, earning front-page photo and recognition in the Tulare Advance-Register with a photograph of him pitching a horseshoe during a tournament.Another favorite pastime was whittling and handcrafting little wooden sailboats, creating treasured keepsakes and gifts that reflected both his creativity and generous spirit.

Music was one of Charlie’s greatest joys. He especially loved bubblegum oldies and never tired of listening to his favorite songs on cassette tapes , MP3 player and later on his Alexa. He was also an incredible dancer whose smooth moves and natural rhythm made him the life of the dance floor. Handsome, stylish, charismatic, and quietly confident, Charlie was known as quite the ladies’ man in his younger years. It was his dancing skills and his smile that first caught the attention of Bernadette, the mother of three of his children.

Charlie faced life’s challenges with remarkable strength. Even through years of health issues, he rarely complained. Instead, he chose gratitude, laughter, and love, always finding something positive in every situation. His family will forever remember his signature sayings: “Oh boy!” “Give me some skin!” “Go head on, mijito!” “Go head on, mijita!” and “I’ll be darn!” while smiling ear to ear. They will also remember his warm handshakes, hugs with a pat on the back, affectionate nicknames, and the genuine way he made everyone feel welcomed, loved, and important.

Although health issues made it difficult for Charlie to attend church regularly in his later years, his faith never left him. As a young man, he attended Tulare Apostolic Church led by his grandfather, Reverend Epifanio M. Cota and his grandmother Guadalupe H. Cota. This is where the foundation of his relationship with God was established. Sundays still remained special to him, and he often asked Alexa to play praise and worship music. In the days leading up to his passing, Charlie was lovingly captured on video praising the Lord and joyfully singing “When the Saints Go Marching In.” That precious memory has become a lasting source of comfort and peace for his family, knowing that his heart remained steadfast in his faith until the very end.

Charlie will be remembered for his loving heart, gentle spirit, infectious laugh, resilience, and deep love for his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. He taught those around him that no matter how difficult life became, there was always a reason to laugh, and be thankful for another day.

Though our hearts are broken, we are forever grateful for the eighty years we were blessed to share with him. His love, laughter, generosity, perseverance, and faith left an everlasting imprint on the lives of everyone who knew him. His legacy will continue to live on through his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family, and the countless friends whose lives he touched.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, 132 W. Kern Avenue, Tulare, California. Interment will immediately follow at Norh Tulare Public Cemetery,4572 J Street, Tulare California. Family and friends are warmly invited to celebration of life reception at the TDES Hall, 515 N. I Street, Tulare California.

Vera was born in San Diego, California, on  July 10, 1960.  She passed away Monday, June 28, 2026  at her residence in Tulare, California, at the age of 66. Private Services will be held at a later date.

October 11, 1942 – June 29, 2026

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Ribeiro was born in Lompoc, California, to William and Elizabeth Oden. She was raised in Tulare, with a brief time spent in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1960.

Peggy devoted more than three decades to Bank of America, where she worked as a teller and became a familiar, welcoming face to generations of customers. She looked forward to Friday nights at Vejar’s, where her favorite meal was the chili verde burrito. Peggy also loved Neil Diamond, a good cup of coffee, and skiing at Mt. Bachelor.

Known for her kindness, warmth, and quiet strength, Peggy earned the respect of her colleagues and the love of her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Louie, for more than 48 years and found her greatest joy in being a mother and grandmother. She treasured every moment spent with those she loved, and her gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the CNAs and nurses at Tulare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care, kindness, and dignity they provided Peggy throughout her journey.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Louie Ribeiro; her children, Sean Barnes and his partner, Anita Morphew; Shannon (Barnes) Salsa and her husband, George; Michael Barnes and his wife, Lisa; and her cherished grandchildren, Ryan Barnes, Nathan Toomey, and Delaney Toomey.

Funeral Services: Friday, July 10, 2026
Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel
132 W. Kern Avenue
Tulare, California

Viewing: 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Chapel Service: 10:00–11:00 a.m.

A graveside service will immediately follow at Tulare District Cemetery.

Ethel was born in Oklahoma on December 12, 1944.  She passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Tulare, California at the age of 81. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am North Tulare Public Cemetery, Tulare, California

Alberta Nancy Fletcher 11/10/1922 – 06/24/2026 Alberta Nancy Clanton Fletcher died peacefully in her home on June 24, 2026, at the age of 103, surrounded by family. Her life was a remarkable journey filled with purpose, unwavering dedication to her family and friends, and the values she held dear. Her optimistic outlook and radiant smile helped her form deep, lasting relationships. She was born and raised in Norwalk on a farm her parents, Ina & Allen Clanton, started in 1917. She attended public schools and met her future husband, Lynn, at Excelsior High School. They married in January 1942, but the honeymoon was brief because Lynn was in the Army and was shipped overseas for three years during WWII. Upon his return, they started their family and raised their three children, Ed, Nancy, and Rob, on the family farm, which later expanded into a dairy farm. Alberta was a devoted wife and mother, never missing a dance recital, Little League game, or school play – no matter how big or small the part her children received. Both she and Lynn were community-minded. Alberta served as PTA President for the Carmenita School, and Lynn served on the school board for many years. She cherished family and friends and always hosted dinners for special occasions. A wonderful cook, she was most famous for her apple pies, and there was always a pot of coffee on for friends stopping by. During the early 1960s, they opened their home to host the first foreign exchange student at Artesia High School, Ulrik Rabben. During that year, he not only saw California but also became a valued member of the Fletcher family. To this day, Ulrik, his wife Else, their daughters Elisabeth and Ellen (who considered Lynn and Alberta their grandparents), along with their 7 grandchildren, remain very close. In 1974, they sold the dairy farm in Cerritos, relocated their dairy to Tulare, and bought 160 acres of farmland on Ave. 200. After the family was settled, Alberta focused on integrating into her new community. She volunteered for the World Ag Expo for 30 years, and her love for quilting led her, along with two other friends, to start the Tulare Quilt Club. She was also a member of the Porterville Quilters. Alberta and Lynn loved to travel, especially on cruise ships, and they spent many years exploring the world. Alberta had a long life enriched by children and friends. She and Lynn were happily married for 68 years and built a deep community together. Through all these activities, the family remained most important. She never missed a birthday or special event in their lives. Alberta is survived by her children: Ed (Denise), Nancy (David), and Rob (Kathy), as well as seven grandchildren: Michelle Surkan (Michael), Jill Espinola (Kevin), Neil Fletcher (Sara), Todd Fletcher (Jane), Mark Fletcher, Kim Fletcher Baker (Chris), and Greg Fletcher (Jaqui). She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren: Lucinda Surkan (Sage), Rowan Surkan, Tessa Espinola, Kai & Liv Fletcher, Emma & Aurora Fletcher, Sadie Fletcher, Rylie Baker, and Brittani Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Fletcher (2010). The family is very grateful to her team of caregivers, Monica, Samantha, and Saleana from Amdal-In-Home, who helped the family so much with their professionalism, compassion, and attentive care of Alberta over the past 5 years. The family also wishes to thank Paige of Healthcare California Hospice and her excellent team for their comfort to our family and capable assistance in keeping Alberta comfortable and helping us care for her during the past month. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the local charity of your choice in her memory.

Reynaldo was born in Durango, Mexico, on July 9, 1952.  He passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Visalia, California at the age of 73.

Visitation will be held at the family home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. If you need the address to the family home, please contact the family.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 am St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Tulare, California. Service will conclude at the church.