Wife of Allen J. Haizlip Mother of Portia Haizlip and Patrina Haizlip-Payne Sunrise: 5/6/29 - Sunset 4/23/2021 Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am with a Celebration of Life Ceremony to begin at 11:30am at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South A Street in Oxnard. Interment to follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road in Ventura. If attending, please observe current COVID-19 regulations - masks must be worn, and social distancing guidelines will be observed. To view the livestream and sign the family's online guestbook, click on Elnora's name located below "Obituaries" at www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com. Funeral arrangements are under the...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our father, John V. McGarry. John died peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2021 at the age of 90. Born at St. John's Hospital on Feb. 8, 1931 to the proud parents of James and Amanda McGarry, John lived almost his entire life in Oxnard. Graduating from Santa Clara High School in 1948, John attended Ventura J.C. before enlisting in the Air Force. He met Jean Bellavance while stationed at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, where she also served. John and Jean were married in October of 1954 at Santa Clara Church in Oxnard. After his discharge from the service, John went on to finish college, graduated with a B.A. from Sacramento State...

Myra Garcia (Ms. Garcia) peacefully passed on April 11, 2021 at the age of 42 years due to many health conditions. Two of the many medical conditions were endometrial cancer and sepsis. She was born on November 30, 1978 in Port Hueneme, CA to Jose V. Garcia and Rosa V. Garcia. She was the most caring and loving sister to Janet Rodriguez and Yvonne Garcia. Myra became a wonderful and affectionate wife to Isael Delgado on July 7, 2007. She was also the best sister-in-law to Eduardo Rodriguez. As a child, Myra loved playing teacher with her sisters. This led Myra to follow her passion of becoming a teacher. She received her bachelors in Liberal Studies from CSUN in 2001. Shortly after, she...

Felix S. Galindo passed at the age of 82 on March 31, 2021. He passed away of cardiac arrest. Felix was born in Jalisco, Mexico on May 9th, 1937. He immigrated to the United States in 1958. He was employed at the Colonial House in Oxnard. He later moved to San Diego where he was manager at the legendary Imperial House Restaurant until his retirement. He loved music and entertaining. Greeting one and all with a welcoming smile. His parents Felix and Andrea Galindo preceded him in death also sister Socorro, nieces Therese Garcia and Juliana, and nephew Rudy. He is survived by daughter Rosa (Brian) husband McGowan and granddaughters Sophia and Emily. His siblings Manuel, Amador (Mary),...

On April 9, 2021, Kevin Craig Hurlic transitioned to his heavenly home. Kevin was born to Patricia Zink and Joseph Hurlic on March 23, 1957. Kevin was a devoted husband to his wife Bonita Reynolds of 34 years. He was an amazing father to his beautiful children, Keven, and twins Kellie, and Keith. Kevin was a resident of Ventura County for over twenty years. He efficiently cared for his loyal clients and was a highly respected Service Sales Manager at Ventura Toyota and a thankful recipient of the President's Award in 2017. He was a dedicated family man, brother-in-Christ, mentor, confidant, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Bonita of Ventura County, and three children Keven...

The heavenly gates opened and requested the presence of our beloved son, brother, uncle, father, Grandfather Frank (Frankie) Samora on April 8, 2021. Frankie was born in Port Hueneme on November 11, 1973 to Frank and Alice Samora. He attended Oxnard High School and graduated in 1992. Growing up Frankie enjoyed playing baseball in La Colonia, practicing karate at Flores Bros. Karate Studio and perfecting his dancing skills through break dancing. His favorite pass time was fishing with his dad, brother and nephew. Frankie is preceded in death by his father Frank Samora. He is survived by his mother Alice Samora. Sisters, Diane Olmos (Andres), Yvonne Martinez (Tommy), Sandy Reutter (Paul) and...

Elias Gutierrez went to be with our lord on March 22, 2021. Born to Dolores Alcaraz Gutierrez and Salvador Gutierrez on September 13, 1931 in Panindicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Prior to immigration to California in 1945 he had been an electrician, restaurant proprietor, soccer player and soccer coach of his team "Amor y Paz". Between 1945 and 1991 he worked in various aspects of the agricultural industry until his retirement in 1991. He was a happy person and friendly, most of the time. A major stroke and cancer affected him until his last day. He is preceded by his wife of 62 years, Josephina, and his son Jose Luis. He leaves daughters Georgina Gutierrez of Oxnard and Anabel Gutierrez of...

Ricky Canley was born on May 29, 1954 in Santa Barbara, California. He was the fourth child born to L.V. & Louise Canley. Ricky accepted Christ at an early age. He attended and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1972. He met and married Jasmine Young. To this union, they had four daughters, Andrea Dantzler (Dee), Adara Philpot (Romell), Ariana Canley (Anthony), Aliyaha Canley (Will), fifteen grandchildren. He has six siblings. Ricky worked for Pepsi Bottling Company for 27 years, where he was respected by his colleagues and was an exceptional employee. After he retired, if you asked him what he wanted to do, he'd respond "Not a damn thing after getting up at 4AM." He thoroughly...

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Fred Tena (born Federico Tena), loving man to all his family and friends, passed away and went on to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 66. Fred was born on November 18, 1954 in San Benito, Texas to Carmina Villegas Silva. Fred was raised in Oxnard, CA when he was around 3 years of age. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Pineda, which everyone knew her by Mama Lupe. Her tough hand of a loving grandmother is what helped mold and shape Fred's character of a hardworking, respectful person with morals and scruples, along with his wonderful, decent, funny, honest, layback, loving natural personality of a man. He had a solid...

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Fred Tena (born Federico Tena), loving man to all his family and friends, passed away and went on to be with The Lord at the age of 66. Fred was born on November 18, 1954 in San Benito, Texas to Carmina Villegas Silva. Fred was raised in Oxnard, CA when he was around 3 years of age. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Pineda, which everyone knew her by Mama Lupe. Her tough hand of a loving grandmother is what helped mold and shape Fred's character of a hardworking, respectful person with morals and scruples, along with his wonderful, decent, funny, honest, layback, loving natural personality of a man. He had a solid foundation in his...

Stevie Varela was born on March 16, 2000 in Ventura, California to Steve & Michelle Varela of Oxnard, California. Stevie passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the age of 20. He was proceeded in death by his grandfathers, Butch Towers and Bill Varela, as well as his beloved pets, Scruffy and KittKatt. Stevie was an avid lover of sports and during his young life had played basketball, and baseball. As he grew older, his love for basketball never diminished. Stevie found pleasure on the basketball court, a place where father and son spent so much time together. For the better part of Stevie's 4th through 8th grades school years, his father coached him in the art of basketball. Stevie...

Our loving daughter Therese Garcia of Ventura, California passed at the age of 49 on March 06, 2021 after a brave battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. She went peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Therese attended Our Lady of Assumption Grammar School, St. Buenaventura and Ventura High Schools, and Ventura College and Simi Valley Adult School. She was a loving and joyful person to all she encountered. Therese was employed by Verizon and later worked as a cashier for Smart and Final in Santa Barbara. Therese leaves behind her mother and father, Stephen and Gloria Garcia. Sister, Rita and brother-in-law Matt Forest, nephews Chase and Vonn. May she rest in peace. We would...

On Friday, March 5, 2021, Hilda O. Patron, went to her heavenly home. A loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 73. Hilda was born on May 20, 1947 in San Marcos, Sinaloa, Mexico to Teodoro Osuna Sanchez and Josefina Gonzalez de Osuna. On April 17, 1964, she married Bernabe A. Patron. They were blessed with 5 children: Rafael, Patricia, Concepcion, Hilda and Alicia. Shortly after arriving to California they set roots in Santa Paula and raised their family. Hilda with her husband welcomed 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Hilda lived out her later years surrounded by loved ones in Oxnard. Hilda loved gardening, cooking, animals, and her family above anything...

Aurelia Connie Carrillo Martinez "Queenie" due to natural causes our beautiful Mom/Nana went to be with our Lord and Savior at the well lived age of 83 on February 28, 2021. She was born and raised in Oxnard, CA. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and nana. She worked for Stanley and Head Start Preschool, but what she loved doing most was caring for and feeding her family and loved ones. She was a selfless soul who sought out ways to do for others. She volunteered countless hours as a Spanish translator, helping those in need of assistance understanding and completing documents all while still preparing everyone's favorite meals. She will be remembered for always being one of...

Abel A. Estrada passed away on February 26, 2021, in Oxnard, Ca at the age of 62 years old. Abel was born on June 9, 1958 in Ventura, Ca. Abel was raised and lived his entire life in Oxnard, CA. Abel graduated from Channel Islands High School in 1977. He worked various jobs throughout his life. Abel was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou Estrada, sister Martha Sedillo Baldonado and brother Albert Estrada. Abel is survived by his father Arthur Estrada, his daughter Diana Estrada and one grandson, Noah. He is also survived by his two sisters Linda Sedillo and Lydia Estrada Arreola and brother-in-law, Edward and many nephews and nieces. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, Visitation...

Ernest Mendoza, at the age of 77, passed away on February 20, 2021 at Santa Paula Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1943 in Santa Paula, CA to the late Carlos Mendoza and Rose Allen. Ernest was a 1961 graduate of Santa Paula High School. Upon graduation, on August 23, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Lupe Ulloa, in Exeter, CA. In March of 1966, he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, CA. In 1967, they welcomed their first-born child Thomas and in 1969, their second son Patrick arrived. He later attended California State University, Northridge where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Education and also received a...

JoAnn Marie Seeley of Santa Paula passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, February 15th, President's Day, in the home of her son, Andrew, where she was being cared for by family. She passed away surrounded by the prayers and good wishes of her family and many friends. JoAnn was born on July 7, 1940, and raised in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, area, the daughter of Wesley Howard and Bernice (Rice) Shaffer. Sadly, her parents lost two sons in infancy; though she never knew them, JoAnn always felt connected, especially to her older brother, John. She received a B.S. in Medical Technology from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 1961, and earned a Master's Degree in Administration...

Lydia Merrill of Oxnard, CA, 77, died of natural causes on February 13, 2021. She was born on July 7th, 1943 to Primo and Delphina Alviso in San Jose, California. She has two sisters, Antonia, her husband, Alex Gomez, Delores, her husband, Keith Wall, one Brother, Joe, and his wife, Jackie Alviso. Lydia and her siblings were raised in Tulare, California. In 1960, she married Rufus Lopez, they had three children Barbara Lopez, Paul Lopez and Eddie Lopez, all of Tulare, California. She is preceded in death by her son Eddie and her husband Richard Merrill, married in 1978 of Oxnard, California. Richard and Lilly welcomed all family members into their home to visit and stay to enjoy the...

Peter Rivera Perez was the first born of three children to parents Jose and Georgina Perez. Peter and his siblings grew up in a wonderful and close-knit family in Oxnard, California. His grandparents, aunts and uncles all lived within a three-block radius, giving way to days filled celebrating family, music, dancing, food, faith, and love of life. Peter always stood out with his red hair, just like his great-grandfather. His childhood, filled with family and pride of his Mexican culture, led he and his siblings to dance Mexican Ballet Folklorico at various events throughout the region. Not a Cinco de Mayo went by that they were not performing from dawn to dusk. Peter was the first of the...

Adrian Sapien 25, of Ventura CA passed away suddenly on February 4th, 2021. Alongside him was his beloved fianc?e, Breann Hayes, who also gained her wings that day with him. He is also proceeded in death by his mother Betty Sapien, Grandfather Adrian " Chuco" Garcia, brothers Angelino & Joshua Garcia, aunts: Ruth Garcia, Luciana Ortiz. He is survived by his mother Gina Garcia, grandmother Virginia De La Torre, Aunts Yvette Garcia, Ursula Palmer, Lynette McCarthy, sister's & brother: Rosie "Pelon" Hernandez, Carlos Garcia, Angelica Garcia, Marissa "Raul" Garcia. Nieces & nephews: Brianna Gutierrez, Joesph & Isaiah Hernandez, Daniel & Serenity Garcia, Xavier Moreno,...

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Vicenta "Chenta" Mora Robles. Vicenta passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 with her daughters at her side. She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy (husband Peter) Hernandez, Patti (husband Ramon) Urrutia, nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two brothers Magdalena and Isidoro Mora, also numerous nephews and nieces. Vicenta is preceded in death by her husband Billy Robles and her two sons, Larry and Johnny Robles. Vicenta was born on January 22, 1935 to Teodoro and Jessie Prado Mora. She attended our local schools in Santa...