Peers-Lorentzen

Was beautifully welcomed into this earthly world on June 21, 1934, and guided by the hands of Angels into her heavenly kingdom on March 20, 2025

Our beautiful beloved mother Alicia lived 90 years by Gods Grace. She was the eldest daughter of Joe and Dominga Castellanoz.  Life long resident of Tulare, CA. She loved kittens and puppies and fragrances of her floral garden. She liked to hum and sing a favorite tune now and then. 

Married Juan “John” Arriola which soon gave her a son Reynaldo who sadly passed on his second day.  MariaElena was born, John next, then a few years later Teresa. Regarded as Castellanoz Family Matriarch Alicia was a no nonsense disciplinarian, though she was much respected by the family.  Capturing a smile so illusive when caught was a magical moment.  Agriculture work throughout the state was hard on the strongest man let alone a young teenager.  Yet she did it. Assisting her mother raise her 13 younger siblings was a task when it came to bathing in a small metal tub.  Diapers were hand washed. 

Not being able to finish high school she received her diploma and nursing certificate in her married years. A Tulare City School English as a Second Language teacher aide she spoke Spanish and fluent Portuguese. 

A proud grandmother to Vincent Grijalva, Corrinne Grijalva, John Jr  Arriola,  Michelle Smith,  Richard and Brandon Mills. 

Loving Great grandmother to Trinity, Breanna,  Britney,  John Jr,  Mariah,  Christian, Ethan,  Aria,  Ryker.  Surviving siblings: Ray, Peter, Luis, Jesse.  Mary, Reina, Gloria, Lucianna.  Departed siblings: Lusio, Angel, Lupe, Joe, Frank, Lucio.  Viewing at Peers Funeral Home April 8th   4:00-7:00 pm, Rosary at 6:00 pm  Funeral Mass at Old St Rita’s Church April 9th 10:00 am  Fr Ivan officiating  Burial at North Tulare Cemetery. Reception following.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tristan Mateus Avila on April 1, 2025. Tristan was born on July 22, 1997 to Manuel and Odete Avila in Tulare, CA.

Tristan brightened the lives of those around him with his infectious smile, his generosity, and his ability to make friends in every corner of life. He attended Sundale Elementary School and later graduated from Tulare Union High School. He also enjoyed playing baseball and soccer growing up. Following high school, Tristan pursued his interest in Diesel Mechanics at Reedley College. Ultimately, his true passion was in fabrication, and he channeled that enthusiasm into launching his own small business, Avila’s Metal Works. He enjoyed taking trips to the desert and Pismo Dunes to ride dirtbikes and quads, and loved wakeboarding on the lake. He was usually in his shop working on one thing or another, and was very meticulous with his work.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Abel Alves, grandparents Manuel and Ludevina Avila, aunt Manuela Avila, uncle Narciso Avila, great aunt Marcolina Lima, great uncle Joaquim Lourenco, great uncle Antonio Coelho, and several young friends.

He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Odete Avila; sister, Justine, and brother-in-law, Royce; godfather, Joe Martins and wife Dina; godmother, Ludevina Simon and husband Robert, cousin, Ashley Simon and her husband Kevin; uncle, Andre Alves and wife Gina; his beloved godson, Brady; his loyal dog, Diesel, and countless friends and family members. Tristan’s vibrant spirit will be deeply missed, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of the many family members and friends who loved him.

Funeral/Service Details:Visitation is on Thursday, April 10th at 4pm, with a rosary at 6pm located at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. The service will be held on Friday, April 11th at 10am at St. Aloysius Church followed by a graveside service at North Tulare Public Cemetery.

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Albert “Beto” Lemus Jr., 83, of Tulare, California, passed away on March 30, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Sacramento, California.

Albert lived a rich life, marked by hard work, humor, and deep devotion to his family, country, and community. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Klondike and remained actively involved with the ship’s reunion organization, traveling across the country to visit military sites and reconnect with fellow servicemen.

He was an active member of the Tulare community. Albert was the Post 56 Provost Marshal and Honor Guard Member, and he was preparing to be inducted as the chaplain for the Masonic Lodge. He also served as secretary on the board of the Aging Committee and at one time was a member of the Tulare County Grand Jury.

Bowling was one of Albert’s lifelong passions. He competed in leagues for decades and regularly traveled to Reno, Las Vegas, and the Central Coast for tournaments. In recognition of his dedication and skill, he was inducted as a lifetime member into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 2023.    

 Albert was the heart and anchor of his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His sense of humor and love left a mark on all who knew him. His loss leaves a deep void in the lives of those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by both parents; his beloved wife, Carol Jean Lemus; and his children, Bonnie May Pantlik, Debra Louise Smith, Edward Albert Lemus, Christopher Martin Lemus; and his long time companion, Evelyn Mae McGregor.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise Sarina (Steve Sarina); his son, William Pantlik; three siblings; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and his best friend and loyal dog, Simone.

We invite you all to join us in honoring him at his funeral on April 18th. 2025

Visitation: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  • Service Begins: 10:00 AM • Location: Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home 132 W. Kern Ave • Tulare, CA 93274

Reception to follow at: Tulare Veterans Memorial Building 1771 E. Tulare Ave • Tulare, CA 93274

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Tulare AMVETS Chapter 56 in honor of Albert. Contributions can be sent to 240 E. King Ave, Tulare, CA 93274.
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In Loving Memory of Romelia Hernandez
December 6, 1964 – March 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Romelia Hernandez, who left this world on March 30, 2025. Born on December 6, 1964, in Tulare, CA, Romelia lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.

She was an incredible mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—always putting others before herself with a heart as big as her smile. Romelia’s love for Mickey Mouse, sporting events, and traveling reflected her joyful spirit, while her passion for fashion, crafting, and all things festive made every moment with her feel like a celebration. She had a way of making people feel special, whether through her thoughtful gestures, warm presence, or the boundless love she shared so freely.

Romelia’s legacy is one of selflessness, fun, and deep devotion to her family and friends. She taught us how to cherish the little things, find beauty in creativity, and embrace life with open arms. While our hearts ache in her absence, we find comfort in knowing that her love will forever surround us.

We invite all who knew and loved Romelia to join us in honoring her life:Viewing &
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Gary Tuttle was born Saturday, March 18th, 194,4 at 3:22 am

A Pisces, born in the year of the Wood Monkey. He had a good run living 8 decades, 1 year, 13 days.

Gary was born and raised in Hanford, and (when his son would ask for a ride to school) would jokingly claim he had to walk every day to school regardless of the weather. Of course, the High School was only 3 doors away, as he lived down the block from Hanford High East Campus.

After High School, he went away to Los Angeles to attend UCLA where he met his future wife, Karen, who wanted nothing to do with him. While at UCLA, Gary was drafted and sent to Fort Ord where he spent the 2 years of his term “Protecting the virtue of the ladies of Seaside”, and was never involved in combat.

When his service was over, he returned to UCLA where he completed his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering science, and Karen decided he wasn’t so bad after all. They were married in 1969 and his death marked the end of 55 years, 6 months, & 18 days of marriage.

He spent a lot of time camping, hunting (ducks, geese, doves, pheasants, deer as a youth), and fishing (mostly lakes and streams).

As a youth he’d been into scouting, something his two sons did as well, to varying degrees. Gary had even been a den leader (or assistant) for his younger son’s group.

As a hunter he’d taught a couple of gun safety classes, and was a staunch supporter of waterfowl conservation with groups like California Waterfowl Association & Ducks Unlimited. Even chairing the local Tulare DU Chapter, and helping to organize, promote, & operate several sponsor dinners & youth events in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s. He’d celebrate his father’s birthday with the opening of Dove season, then travel to Tule Lake on the California/Oregon border to hunt ducks & geese. In the 2010’s he began traveling to Hanna, Alberta, Canada to open goose season there before returning to hunt in California.

Fishing was predominantly Lake and River fishing with the south fork of the Kings river, Pine Flat Lake, Mammoth Pool reservoir, Silver Lake as his most frequent locations to dip in a line.

It was along the south fork of the Kings River, in California at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park (originally Sequoia National Forest) where he spent the most time camping and fishing. Even working a couple of summers as a teen at the community store in the late 50’s early 60’s. His father took the family to Cedar Grove starting in the late 40’s, early 50’s, where they would usually camp with the same group of other campers making life long friends, affectionately known as the Roaring River Rejects, which later grew into the Friends of the South Fork Kings River (a conservation minded group focused on the stewardship of the south fork Kings River watershed).

As part of work Gary had traveled around the world a couple of times visiting job sites. But International travel was never his interest, he preferred just hopping in the truck & trailer and traveling North America. Upon retirement, he & Karen set out across the country from California to the Eastern seaboard and up to Maine before returning out west.

Gary worked as a Mechanical Engineer for his career predominantly with Waterman Industries in Exeter, California for 29 years, 10 months, before a financial restructure forced him out, designing water & wastewater control valves for agriculture & waste water. Then 3 years for Golden Harvest in the same field.

Genealogy had been Gary’s hobby since at least the 1970’s, and with retirement, was able to invest quite a bit of time into researching his ancestors and relatives. Regrettably, having never truly learned to use computers, Gary’s foray into online genealogy was with quite a bit of assistance from his wife and older son.

Over all Gary was in good health for most of his life.

He suffered from allergies every spring.

In the late 90’s he had suffered from a stroke, which he mostly recovered from with only slight weakness in his left hand remaining.

He had a couple of kidney stones, one of which never passed and inhibited one of his kidneys.

In 2021 he suffered from a heart attack and had a double bypass.

His health began rapidly declining after Thanksgiving 2024, when he complained about pain and swelling in his lower legs in early December it was discovered he had a couple of blood clots. As stroke scare just after New Years 2025, discovered two more clots in his heart. More clots were discovered and dispensed with at the end of January.

But he was doing well, moving about on his own taking care of himself.

3 weeks ago he had a stroke.  Two days later (3/12) he went into the ER where it was discovered he had stage 4 cancer with masses on the pancreas and liver.

He returned home 2 weeks ago for home hospice care, where his wife and both sons took care of him until his passing March 30, 2025.  He is survived by his wife, Karen, his older son, Michael, and his younger son, Myron, and his wife, Erin.
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It is with profound love and gentle sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlotte Irene Hargis on March 26, 2025 in Tulare, California at the age of 84. She graced our lives with a luminous spirit that touched everyone she met. 

Charlotte was born on November 25, 1940 in Louisiana and lived a childhood of outdoor adventure in Northern California. A devoted wife, Charlotte supported her husband, Harvey S. Hargis, in all of his endeavors. Together, they made their home in Tulare where they raised four children, imbuing them with the same principle, strength, and dedication that defined her every day. Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents William and Iona Burns, husband Harvey Hargis, daughter Cynthia Cebelak, grandson Sean Hargis, sisters Grace and Audrey Singleton, and half brother Robert Bryant. 

Her legacy lives on through her surviving children—two daughters, Rhonda Adams and Norma Scalia, and son, Troy Hargis—and the 7 grandchildren and their children, as well as her sister Darolyn Gaylor, brother Sam Burns, half sister Sherry Kelly, and half brother Gaylan Bryant, who continue to honor her memory with every smile, every story, and every act of kindness. A woman of unwavering faith, she volunteered in the church and was a pillar of her community, always ready to offer a helping hand or a word of wisdom. 

Charlotte celebrated life with a vibrant energy that was as infectious as it was inspiring. Whether it was summer concerts, scenic drives through the countryside, trips to the coast, walks in the park, board games with the grandkids, or making a spontaneous run for ice cream, she embraced every moment with passion and gratitude. She especially loved family gatherings—a time when her radiant laughter and generous heart brought everyone closer together. 

She was a compassionate soul, a strong and determined woman with an appreciation for beauty and an endearing sense of humor. In her own words, “Don’t be sad when I go. Know that I got my wings, that I am soaring high and am with my Father in heaven.” These words now echo as a comforting promise to all who loved her. 

We celebrate a life beautifully lived—a life filled with faith, joy, and a boundless love for family. We take solace in the belief that she now soars on angel wings, embraced by eternal love and light, watching over us until we meet again. 

May her memory forever be a blessing, and may the legacy of her spirit inspire us to live our lives with the same passion and love that she so generously shared.
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Bobby was born in Hanford, California on March 11, 1941. She passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Tulare, California at the age of 84.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00am at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel-Tulare, California. 
A Chapel Funeral Service will following her viewing statring at 10:00a.m.
Finale Resting Place: Tulare District Cemetery-Tulare, California.
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Mary Rose Dominguez, age 92, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born April 28, 1932, to Paul and Eulalia Guerrero in Apache, Oklahoma. She attended Tulare Union High School, class of 1949. After high school, she attended Federico Beauty College. On September 24, 1950, Mary married her high school sweetheart, Joe O. Dominguez.

In her early years of marriage, with Joe being deployed in the Korean War, Mary worked in a hair salon, was courageously employed as a police dispatcher, and started her lifelong endeavour of helping others by working as a therapist at Kings Mental Health.

Mary, more commonly known as Rosie to all her loved ones, enjoyed a faith-filled life of playing board games such as Skipbo, Scrabble and challenging herself with crossword puzzles. Some of her greatest memories are vacationing with her family at Camp Fresno, Dinkey Creek, and the Central Coast. Rosie could often be found listening to Andrea Bocelli, watching Christian-based television shows, or enjoying a good baseball game with her Giants. 

Rosie is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Eulalia Guerrero; her husband, Joe Dominguez; brother Armando Guerrero; brother John Guerrero; daughter Deanna Stanley, and sons Steven Dominguez and David Dominguez. She is survived by her son Dan Dominguez, wife Gina; son Michael Dominguez, wife Barbara; son John Dominguez, wife Lucy; son Mark Dominguez, wife Teresa; and daughter Lisa Costa, husband Douglas, sister Celia Quintero, husband Al. She also leaves behind the love of 24 Grandchildren, 40 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. 

Viewing will be held on April 1, 2025 at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel in Tulare, Ca from 4:00-7:00 P.M. A rosary will be held in her honor at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel on April 1st, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.  A catholic church service will take place April 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 A.M., at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 954 S. O. St. Tulare, California. Interment will follow at North Tulare Cemetery.
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Josephine was born in Sacramento, California on November 11, 1931. She passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Visalia, California at the age of 93.
Graveside Service will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm North Tulare Public Cemetery, Tulare, California.

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Virginia Bennett, of Tulare, California, passed away March 21, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born to Theodore “T.A.” and Emma McMaster, and was raised and educated in Chowchilla, graduating from Chowchilla High School in 1950. She married Lewis Bennett in Chowchilla in 1953. After marrying, the couple returned to Tulare to make their home.

Virginia was the wife of a dairyman and farmer for over 40 years. She raised their seven children, then worked as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) for 15 years, including at a convalescent hospital. After retirement, she became a Pink Lady at the Tulare District Hospital for 10 years. She was a member of the Tulare First Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was a member of Daughters of the Nile as well as a member of Order of Eastern Star No. 94, South San Joaquin of Tulare for over 50 years serving as Worthy Matron in 1975 and 2003, Grand Representative to Arkansas in 1988 and 1989, and as Deputy Grand Matron in 1993.

Virginia is survived by seven children, Louisa Bowron (Art), Tulare; Bonnie Groshelle, Kalispell, MT; Patricia Shaw (Gene), Tulare; Michael Bennett (Crystal), Tulare; Barbara Weeks, Woodlake; Carl Bennett (Michelle), Tulare; and Harold Bennett, Tulare; as well as 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Bennett; brother, Richard McMaster; son, Edwin Bennett; and great-grandson, Forrest Groshelle.

Viewing will be Sunday, March 30th, 4-7 p.m. at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service, 132 W Kern Ave, Tulare. Graveside services will be held on March 31st, 10 a.m., Tulare Public Cemetery, 900 E Kern Ave, Tulare, CA. Remembrances may be made to American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, or Valley Oak SPCA.
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