Jessica Astorga August 31, 1987 – 2023 Jessica Donikowski Astorga was born to Marie and Rodolfo Astorga on August 31st, 1987 in Duarte, California. She grew up in Oakhurst, California as the eldest sister to Lyndsey and Marissa. Upon Rudy’s passing in 1990, Jessica and her sisters were provided for by her mom Marie and countless other strong resilient women. Upon ...
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Celebration of Life for Roger Gaston Mercier, Sr.
Roger Gaston Mercier, Sr. 1944 – February 6, 2024 Surrounded by his family, Roger Gaston Mercier Sr passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in La Canada, California after a short battle with a rare aggressive form of cancer. Roger was a son, husband, papa, teacher, coach, grandfather, and friend who will always be ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Stanley Whitson
Stanley Gerome Whitson August 28, 1928 to December 21, 2023 We lovingly remember Stanley Gerome Whitson, a beacon of joy and community spirit at Bass Lake, California. Born on August 28, 1928, in Bakersfield, Stanley’s journey led him to the tranquil beauty of Bass Lake following a distinguished career as an electrician. Stanley has been a part of the ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Jacob “Jake” Langley
Jacob Edward Langley August 14, 1985 – December 31, 2023 Jacob Edward Langley, 38, known to family and friends as Jake, passed away on December 31, 2023 in Oakhurst, California. He was born on August 14, 1985 in Riverside, California. The Langley family relocated to Oakhurst in July of 1994 and quickly became involved in local sports of all kinds. ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Mark E. Holland
Mark E Holland September 21,1978 – November 19, 2023 Beloved USFS Fire Captain/Patrolman Mark Holland passed away in a tragic accident on November 19th, 2023. Mark is survived by his parents Carl and Laura Holland, Sister Carla Holland-Shuster, Nieces Hayley and Alison Shuster, Nephew Travis Shuster. Daughters Sadie Burrough and Kamryn Holland. Step sons Skylar Neville and Tristan Killian. Fiance ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for David and Joyce Larson
David Arlo Larson December 17, 1935 – October 17, 2023 Flavia Joyce (McClain) Larson March 24, 1937 – June 26, 2023 Dave passed away on October 17th, 2023 in Fresno, CA. Joyce preceded him in passing on June 26th, 2020 in Ashland, OR. Dave was born in Silverton, OR, on December 17th, 1935 to Arlo and Mary Larson. Joyce was ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Richard Lamontagne
RICHARD EUGENE LAMONTAGNE November 11, 1936 – October 26, 2023 Richard Eugene Lamontagne was born on November 11, 1936 in Providence, Rhode Island to Eugene E. Lamontagne and Annette E. Lalime. He died on October 26, 2023 in Fresno, California. Richard studied at the University of Ottawa in Canada receiving his Bachelor of Theology and Masters degrees. He was awarded ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Norma Rogers Local Business Owner and Artist
Norma Rogers passed away at age 91 in July of this year. She was a business owner and artist. Norma was born in Pleasant Hill Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she met and married her husband, John Rogers. Shortly after graduating the young couple moved to Santa Monica, California where their first daughter Carol was born. ...
Read More »Heaven Gained a Woodcarver
Lawrence E. (Larry) Smith September 6, 1936 – July 1, 2023 On July 1, 2023, Oakhurst lost its resident woodcarver, and heaven gained an artist. Lawrence E. (Larry) Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11 am at Oakhurst Lutheran Church, where Larry ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Bill (William) Christian
William ‘Bill’ Gary Chrstian June 13, 2023 William ‘Bill’ Gary Christian passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Bill was born in Nogales, AZ and was raised in Riverside, CA where he graduated with a degree in music education. He served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter, parachutist and musician and was deployed during ...
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