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10A TIMES-DELTA ADVANCE-REGISTER Obituary Policy The Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register report deaths and funeral information, at no charge. For a fee, obituaries can also include additional information and a photo(s) in print and online at VisaliaTimesDelta.com TulareAdvanceRegister.com and on legacy.com Complete information about how to publish a death notice or obituary is available from Visalia- and Tulare-area funeral homes or from the Visalia Times-Delta Tulare Advance-Register by phone at 559-735-3333, by fax at 559-735-3398, or by email at visaliatimesdelta.com. Obituary information and photographs submitted for publication in the Visalia Times-Delta Tulare Advance-Register may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic, other media platforms. Obituary notices are submitted for publication by the funeral home handling the arrangements. Although the Visalia Times-Delta Tulare Advance-Register regrets any errors that may appear in obituaries, accuracy for these notices is the responsibility of the funeral home.

Requests for corrections should be directed to the appropriate funeral home. Thank you for choosing the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register Our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Dewey R. Utsler passed away on May 14, 2015. Dewey was born March 25, 1936 in Exeter, California to his parents Dewey M. and Annie Mae Utsler.

Dewey grew up on the shores of the Rogue River in Oregon and after his death, his mother moved he and his sister Loda back to Exeter, California. Dewey graduated from Exeter High School in 1955. Shortly thereafter he married Sally Kimbell. They settled in Exeter and began their family. Dewey was a successful commercial and residential painting contractor for over 50 years specializing in the application of industrial and commercial grade coatings.

Dewey was President and CEO of Utsler Enterprises, Inc. until his retirement in 2012. Dewey is survived by his wife Leslie Lowery-Utsler and children Larry Utsler and wife Janelle, Alan Utsler, Elizabeth Utsler, and Mike Utsler and wife Merritt. Also, siblings Loda Gann and husband Denzel, Stephen Coale, Doris Weaver and husband Glen, Mary Dillon and husband Jim and Kay Gates and husband Ron. Dewey is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and son Mark Utsler. Please join us for visitation at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel in Exeter on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in honor. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, 1:00 pm at the Visalia Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. evansmillerguinnchapel.com and the family respectfully suggests donations in lieu of be made to The American Heart Association.

Dewey R. Utsler March 25, 1936 May 14, 2015 VISALIA, CA Lois Sheesley, loving sister, aunt, and friend to many, and an educator to countless students died at the end of a long productive life on May 5th, 2015. She was born Lois Esther Sheesley to Clayton arid Mary Sheesley on March 9th, 1931 in Tulare, California and died at the age of 84. She grew up in Visalia and graduated from Visalia Union High School in 1949, where she was a very active in student activities and leadership. She remained close friends with many of her High School classmates who were known as the 49ers.

Lois graduated from the College of the Sequoias in 1951 where she excelled in many art classes. After C.O.S. graduation, she trans- fered to California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She worked in the Bay Area for a few years prior to starting teaching Art and Crafts at Mt. Whitney High School in 1959.

After three years at Mt. Whitney she taught for 27 years at Lindsay High where she taught classes in the Art Department as well as being Lindsay High Yearbook Advisor. While teaching at Lindsay, Lois met Carol Jones who moved in with her. She and Carol also a Lindsay High teacher, became such great friends that they remained housemates until death. Carol blended in so well with the Sheesley clan that everyone considers her part of the family.

Lois retired from teaching at Lindsay High School in 1989 and Carol retired in 2004. Lois is survived by her brother Gene (Anna) of Visalia and Bob (Vicky) of Fresno and Sequim, Washington, cousins Frank Selover (Bonnie) of Lindsay, Marv Waterman of Six niece and nephews Steven, Scott (Lianna). Brian (Joni), David, Dana Rethwisch (Michael), Donald (Diane). Thirty two nieces and nephews from Jones extended family also affectionally referred to her as their aunt. A Celebration of Life Service honoring life will be held at Salser Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 East Caldwell at 1:00 p.m.

on Saturday, May 23rd. In lieu of the family suggests that contributions be made to your local humane society or your favorite charity. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www. salseranddillard.com Lois Sheesley March 9, 1931 May 5, 2015 LINDSAY, CA Mervin Carey Schmidt was born February 16, 1935 in Southern, CA to Nellie and Irvin Schmidt. He attended Van Nuys High School and one semester of Jr.

College before serving in the Air National Guard. He worked as a cable technician and repair person for in Southern California as well as in Oregon. He enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening, and doing many jigsaw puzzles. He also enjoyed traveling in his 5th Wheel RV, and was a big Dodger Fan. He often helped out at Grace Lutheran Church as well as helping his neighbors.

He truly was one of the good guys having lived an incredible life. He is survived by his wife LaVerne Ann Schmidt of 60 years. Sons John Schmidt of Acton, CA and Robert Schmidt of Lafayette, TN. Daughter Linda (Schmidt) Perkins of Sacramento, CA. He was a triplet to his brother Gene Schmidt of Granada Hills, CA and sister Carol (Schmidt) Brown of Glendora, CA.

He has 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Irvin H. Schmidt and mother Nellie (Carey) Schmidt. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 1111 South Conyer Street, Visalia, CA. A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.

salseranddillard.com Mervin Schmidt February 16, 1935 May 7, 2015 VISALIA, CA Psalm 119:50 comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my Celebration of Life Iva A. Leal passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and dear friends on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Iva was born in Tulare, California on August 10, 1923 on a small dairy that her father, Gabriel Azevedo owned. At the young age of 3 years old, her parents moved back to Sao Braz, Terceira where she resided until the age of 25 when she and her sister Mary Avila returned to the United States and lived with her brother Gabriel Azevedo in Traver, California. A few weeks later her future uncle went to go pick her up and she moved to Tipton, California on the ranch and dairy she resided on for 66 years.

On February 3, 1951 she married Armando B. Leal (deceased) at St. Catholic Church. They had three children and is survived by daughter Iva M. Sousa (husband Deoclesio), daughter Mary Jane Pharis (husband Mike) and son Armando B.

Leal (wife Jennifer). Nine Grandchildren that she absolutely adored, Cory, (wife Debbie) Dustin, Daniel, Derek, Allison, Bryson, Christopher, Sarah and Elizabeth, and two precious Great-Grandchildren Jax and Jace. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law Fatima Azevedo and Rosa Freitas, numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren and loving friends. Iva lived her life with great faith serving Jesus Christ throughout her life. Her example of compassion, understanding, forgiveness, giving and loving is a true testament to the woman that everyone loved and will miss terribly.

She was known to make the best sweet bread, delicious pancakes, sweetest ice tea and gifted so many with her handful of quarters. The family would like to thank the following that showed so much love to their mother during these past few years they are: Odette Martinho, Laura Santos, Connie Garcia, Bernie Mederos, Zita Pacheco. The family at Gentiva especially Irene, Pat (Nurse), Jack, Kathy and Monica you will always remain in our hearts and circle of family. The many many family and friends that visited with her in the last week. The following services will be held to celebrate her life at St.

Catholic Church with a Rosary on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Mass on Friday, May 22, 2015 at St. Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with resting place at Tulare District Cemetery. In lieu of donations may be made to the following: St.

Building Fund St. Altar Society Foundation of Central California P.O. Box 3438, Fresno, Ca. 93650 Arrangements are entrusted to Tulare Funeral Home. Iva A.

Leal August 10, 1923 May 16, 2015 TIPTON, CA Adair Robert Zane 71, Springville, May 16, 2015. Service will be held May 22, 2015, 11AM, Lighthouse Chapel, Springville. Interment at Crabtree Cemetery, Springville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Aguilar Manuela Serna 93, of Tulare, passed away May 16, 2015.

There will be a Rosary at 10:00 am, May 26, 2015 at St. 954 S. Tulare. Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, www.sterlingsmith.com Brown Barbara May 81, Porterville, May 18, 2015. Visitation will be held May 21, 2015, 4PM to 7PM, Myers Chapel, Porterville.

Graveside service will be held May 22, 2015, 10AM, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Cook Lamonte 58, Hanford, May. 5, 2015. Service will be held May 22, 2015 at 11:00 am at the AME Zion Church, 309 S.

Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230 Sterling Smith Funeral Home. www.sterlingsmith.com Cruz, Jr. Pedro Zane 56, Lindsay, May 18, 2015. Visitation will be held May 21, 2015, 4PM to 7PM, Porterville. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Following cremation at Myers Funeral Svc. Crematory, interment to be private. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Grube Robert Ralph 71, of Tulare, passed away, May 18, 2015. There will be a graveside service at 1:30 pm, Friday, May 22, 2015, at North Tulare Cemetery, 4572 No St, Tulare.

Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, Hogue Vallie Lorene 89, of Lindsay, passed away May 16, 2015. Graveside Service will be Thursday, May 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Lindsay Strathmore Public Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20, from 2-7PM at WebbSanders Funeral Home. Webb Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of all Hurt Ima Mae 74, of Visalia, May 21, 2015.

Visitation will be held May 20, 2015, 4PM to 7PM, Webb Sanders Funeral Home, Lindsay and then on May 21, 2015, 11AM until service time at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel in Chowchilla. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12PM. Interment will follow at Chowchilla Cemetery. Webb Sanders Funeral Home. Mata Elvira G.

89, Cutler, May 16, 2015. Visitation will be held May 20, 2015, 4PM-8PM with Rosary at 6PM, St. Church, Cutler. Services will be held May 21, 2015, 10AM, St. Catholic Church.

Arrangements By Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Sprague Miriam E. 100, of Rivers, passed away on May 15, 2015. At her request, there will be no services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com.

Services entrusted to Evans Miller Guinn Welzbacker Darrell Arby 80, of Visalia, passed away on May 18, 2015. Visitation will begin at 4 PM till 7 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Visalia District Cemetery. A memorial tribute may be ered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Death Notices Obituaries Visalia Times-Delta Tulare Advance-Register obituaries also appear on www.VisaliaTimesDelta.com www.TulareAdvanceRegister.com and on Legacy.com, the largest provider of online obituaries. When words fail, let us help. Visit our complete list of death notices and sign our guest book at legacy.com/visaliatimesdelta.com Alvarado Emilio Gonzalez 59, Porterville, May 12, 2015. Visitation will be held May 18, 2015, 4PM to 7PM, with Rosary at 6PM, Myers Chapel, Porterville. Mass will be held May 19, 2015, 9AM, St.

Church, Porterville. Interment Woodville Cemetery, Woodville. Myers Funeral Service Crematory. Burdge Johnny Ray 80, Visalia, May 14, 2015. Visitation will be held May 19, 2015, 5PM to 7PM, Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.

Service will be held May 20, 2015, 2PM, Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Condolences: www.smithfamilychapel.com Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com and the family respectfully suggests donations in lieu of be made to The American Heart Costa Clarence Joseph 84, of Tulare, passed away on May 9, 2015. There will be a viewing held on May 19, 2015, 12-8pm. at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Home, 132 W. Kern Tulare.

Funeral arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service. Flores Dora 69, Dinuba, May 13, 2015. Visitation will be held May 19, 2015, 1PM-8PM, with Rosary at 6PM, Dopkins Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held May 20, 2015, 10AM, St. Catholic Church, Dinuba.

Interment at Smith Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements by Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Garcia Ricardo Ray 54, Porterville, May 14, 2015. Visitation will be held May 18, 2015, 2PM-6PM followed by rosary at 6PM, Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Mass will be May 19, 2015, 9AM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Burial at Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel. com Arrangements entrusted to Evans Miller Guinn Chapel. Garcia Ezekiel B. 50, of Orange Cove, passed away on May 12, 2015..

Visitation will be held May 20, 2015 from 5:00 8:00 pm at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church. Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm May 20, 2015 at St. Isidore the Farmer Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am.

May 21, 2015 at the church with burial at Smith Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements by Dopkins Funeral Gonzalez Aurora G. 80, of Orosi, passed away on May 12, 2015. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 from 4:00 PM 8:00 PM at East Orosi La Paz Mennonite Church. Service will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at East Orosi La Paz Mennonite Church with burial at Smith Mountain Cemetery.

Arrangements by Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Hurt Ima Mae 74, Porterville, May 21, 2015. Visitation will be held May 20, 2015, 4PM to 7PM, Webb Sanders Funeral Home, Lindsay and then on May 21, 2015, 11AM until service time at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel in Chowchilla. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12PM. Interment will follow at Chowchilla Cemetery.

Webb Sanders Funeral Home. Mata Elvira G. 89, Cutler, May 16, 2015. Visitation will be held May 20, 2015, 4PM-8PM with Rosary at 6PM, St. Church, Cutler.

Services will be held May 21, 2015, 10AM, St. Ca tholic Church. Arrangements By Dopkins Funeral Chapel. Mathews Melvin R. 61, Porterville, May 13, 2015.

Graveside service will be held May 19, 2015, 10AM, Lindsay District Cemetery, Lindsay. Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral Chapel. Pena, Jr. Alfonso R. 24, Porterville, Visitation will be held May 19, 2015, 4PM to 7PM with Rosary at 6PM, Myers Chapel, Porterville.

Mass will be held May 20, 2015, 11AM, Holy Cross Church, Porterville. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville. Myers Fuenral Service Crematory. Utsler Dewey R. 79, Visalia, CA, May 14, 2015.

Please join us for visitation at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel in Exeter on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in honor. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, 1:00 pm at the Visalia Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com and the family respectfully suggests donations in lieu of be made to The American Heart Services Bigger, faster and more extreme are what count when it omes to roller coasters. an amusement ark to do with aging coasters when those record-breaking rowd pleasers from years ago are being overshadowed by scream machines? Acoaster makeover, of course. Ahandful of roller coasters a re reopening this year after ndergoing extensive rehabs ow that innovations in the design of coaster tracks and trains a re allowing theme parks to re- vive older rides saddled with shorter lines and soaring maintenance costs.

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