All Obituaries

Josefina Romero Ortega, 81 of Planada CA, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday April 17th. Josefina was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on August 13, 1942, and immigrated to the US in 1978. She dedicated her younger years to caring for her home, family, and her children, although throughout the 80s she worked seasonally alongside her family harvesting grapes. In the late 90’s and in 2000, she worked in tomato packing plants. Working for Bianchi and Sons and later for Central...

Leroy Murray 71 or Merced, passed away at Doctors Medical Center on Monday, April 15th, he has lived in the Merced area his entire life. Attending area schools, working 30 years providing security services. He is survived by his 2 daughters Sarah and Rebecca Murray, as well as his extended family...  A time for viewing and visitation will be held at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Merced on Wednesday, May 1st from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  

Brian Keith Porter, age 52, of Merced, California, passed away on April 12, 2024 unexpectedly. He was born on November 10, 1971, at Merced Medical Center. Brian was a kind and fun-loving person with a positive attitude. Despite his circumstances, he never failed to show love and kindness to others. He was a faithful Pittsburg Steelers fan and enjoyed watching football. He also loved to fish. Brian will be remembered most for his compassionate heart and friendly smile. He is survived...

Misa comenzará a las 10:00 am de la manana el dia 4/26/2024, Despues de Misa una visitacion en la capilla de la funeraria de Wilson en Atwater, Ca de 11:00 am- 1:00pm.

A graveside service will be held at the Winton Cemetery District on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM. See address and detiles below.

Cheryl Ann Grant ~ 69 of Atwater, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. Cheryl lived in the Atwater area for over 30 years. She is the daughter of Robert Mitchell and Lucy Mitchell (Foutenot). Visitation will be Monday, April 22nd from 10:00am to 11:00am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 11:00am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. With burial to follow at the Winton Cemetery District.  Details & addresses can be...

A Viewing will be held on 4/18/2024 at the Wilson Family Funeral Chapel in Atwater beginning at 2-5 pm, with a Chapel blessing starting at 4 pm. For the Internment, family must be contacted for further information. 

Los servicios se llevarán a cabo en el Cementerio de Merced a partir de las 10 a.m

Rafaela Ochoa Mendoza ~ 84 of Merced, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center on Monday, April 1st after a brief stay.  Rafaela and her husband Rafael have lived in the Merced area for 35 years.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16th from 300pm to 6:00pm. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 6:00pm, at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Merced. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00am at Sacred Catholic Church. With burial to follow at Merced District...

Jessie Maria Zarate ~ 96 of Planada, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, March 24th. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 11th at 9:30am at Apostolic Tabernacle in Merced. We will depart at 11:00am for her Graveside service at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband at 12:30pm. Her family & friends will return to the church for lunch.  See below for details, addresses and/or directions.