Peers-Lorentzen

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 &
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.

To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

David was born December 22, 1936 in Galeton, Colorado. He passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Pico Rivera, California at the age of 88.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30am Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel-Tulare, California. A Chapel Funeral Service will begin following the Visitation at 11:30AM.
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.

Doris Marie (Stockton) Garrison, a long-time resident of Tulare County, is now at peace in Heaven with her Lord and Savior.

Doris was born on January 25, 1926, in Weinert, Texas to Robert and Effie Ninnion (Chamberlain) Stockon. She was the ninth child born to what would become a family of ten girls. The family moved to California in 1936.

Doris met her husband, James Haley Garrison, at the old Greyhound Bus Station in Tulare where she was employed. Doris loved to dance and as James didn’t, she soon gave it up. After 46 years of marriage, James preceded Doris in death in 1993.

Doris was a homemaker raising two daughters until the early 1960’s when she started working in retail. She worked at a Five & Dime Trend O’ Fashion and the Vogue Shop where she retired after 25 years. 

Doris enjoyed meeting new people, waiting on her customers and loved Tulare’s Crazy Days, where Tulare Merchants dressed “crazy” She enjoyed having fun.

Though raised in a Christian home, Doris gave her life to Christ in her early twenties when a neighbor, Bertha Raney, invited her to a revival at the Church of God on Kern and A Street in Tulare. She was a member of the church for many years and left when she started attending the Assembly of God, until she was no longer able to drive.

During her many years at the Church of God, Doris was active in the women’s group “The Willing Workers.” Known for their fried apple pies, holding pie auctions in her back yard, vacation Bible School and Sunday School Secretary.

Doris loved God, her church and her family. Her hobbies included decorating, shopping, word search puzzles, crocheting and reading her Bible. She especially enjoyed hosting holiday parties in her home for the Prime Timers Group from the Assembly of God Church.

Doris is survived by daughter Sharron (Dennis) Stiffler of Bakersfield, two granddaughters Ashley McDonald, Bakersfield, Chrissy Walter (Alex Yanez) Visalia, and three great grandsons Rowen and Kade McDonald, Bakersfield, Archer Yanez, Visalia and many nieces and nephews. 

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, James Garrison (1993), daughter Beverly Diane Walter (2022), and nine sisters Alta (Polly) Brian (1998) Eula Dotson (1996), Myrle Nichol (1992), Lela Cody (1994), Neva Ludden (2000), Louise Bartelt (2000), Velma Cash (2001), Lucille Chandler (2010) and Wilma Mendonca (2021)

A special acknowledgement to Heights Street Skilled Nursing Staff for their kindness, gentleness and compassion in handling mom’s daily needs, and to Bristol and Hoffman Hospice Agencies – You were all angels. 

A Graveside service will be held at the Tulare District Cemetery on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 am. Condolences can be sent to www.plfuneral .com 

January 10, 1948 – March 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Paul Christiansen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather “Papa”, brother, and friend, who lost his battle with ALS and left us on March 3, 2025. He was 77 years old.

Born on January 10, 1948, in Seattle, WA, to Perry and Eileen Christiansen. He graduated from Marysville High School before embarking on a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force. Ronnie proudly served for 26 years as an Air Traffic Controller, where his commitment to service and excellence earned him the rank of Major. He earned a degree in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

He served his church, Tulare Bethel, proudly for decades as Head Usher and Board Member. Though he was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Audry Christiansen, and Don and Eileen Kalma, and Bonnie Kalma, his other mom whom he held dear, Ronnie’s legacy lives on through his family. He was also preceded by his brother, Alan Kalma, and his son, Joshua Christiansen, both of whom he loved deeply.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Dawn Bartholomew Christiansen, with whom he shared a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. Ronnie also leaves behind his children: son David (Rebekah) Christiansen, daughters Lisa Christiansen and Nichole (Will) Ballesteros, and his cherished grandchildren: Brett, Nathan, Eve, Madelyn, Velina, Skyla, Max, and Sebastian, to whom he was an unwavering presence, never missing a game or performance.

Ronnie is also survived by his brothers, Casey (Beth) Kalma and Perry Christiansen Jr., and his sisters, Shari Steffensrud and Robin Briganti.

Ronnie’s love for his family, his dedication to service, and his unwavering support for those around him will always be remembered. His sense of humor, his loyalty, and his deep love for the Lord are his legacy. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Instead of gifts, please donate to the ALS Association.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10am at Tulare Church of the Nazarene, with reception following. Rest in peace, Ronniebabe. You will never be forgotten.
To send condolences or sign the family guest book, please CLICK HERE to send. Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.