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Celebration of Life for Jessica Astorga

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 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. ...

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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 ...

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Celebration of Life for Melissa Napier

Melissa (Monday) Napier January 21, 1952 – August, 2023 Melissa (Monday) Napier, who graced the world with her warmth and indomitable spirit, passed away at the age of 71 in August 2023. She was surrounded by family during her final moments. Melissa was born in Mooresville, Indiana, on January 21, 1952, to Richard and Geraldine Monday. In the late 1950s, ...

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Celebration of Life for Dr. Roger Murphy

Roger Anthony Murphy May 31, 1941 – August 21, 2023 Roger Anthony Murphy was born May 31st, 1941. He met his future wife and life partner, Naomi Ebbin, at Spring Valley High School in upstate New York. They married in September 1965 and he graduated from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in May 1966. In 1968 they drove west to ...

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Celebration of Life for John Mathew van Deursen

John Matthew van Deursen October 10, 1944 – August 18, 2023 John van Deursen was born on October 10, 1944 in Asten, The Netherlands to Henricus and Petronella van Deursen. The family immigrated to Niagara Falls, New York in 1953, but later returned to The Netherlands where he served in the Dutch military at age 17. After one year of ...

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Celebration of Life for JoAn Marie Morris Foster

JoAn Marie Morris Foster June 04, 1939 – August 23, 2023 JoAn Marie Morris Foster of Ahwahnee California, age 84, passed on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California. JoAn was born June 04, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. She was the middle child of 5. She Graduated Sierra High School in Tollhouse, California in 1957 ...

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Celebration Of Life For Sam Krucki

Beloved by family and cherished by friends, Samuel Lee Krucki passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2019. His loss has had a profound impact on those who knew and loved him. Sam was born on February 22, 1997 in Fresno, California, to Micheal Allen and Launa Lee Krucki. He grew up in Oakhurst, California where he lived with his grandpa ...

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Celebration Of Life For William “Bill” Reetz

Beloved father, grandfather and friend William (Bill) Reetz, 75, passed peacefully on July 23, 2019, at his cabin in Cedar Valley, Oakhurst, CA. Born on December 3, 1943 to Maurice and Margaret Reetz, Bill graduated from Fresno State and, in the foothills, was a member of the local Mason Lodge and Rotarian group. Bill proudly owned and operated the local ...

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Celebration Of Life For Roberta Lee Gonzalez

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Roberta Lee Gonzalez passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2019. Born to Eugene and Winette Scott on October 10,1957, Roberta served Oakhurst and the surrounding communities for 30 years with her warm and friendly nature and her passion for developing relationships. She is survived by her children Melissa Gonzalez, Elizabeth Pond ...

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