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FD Lic. local CA Tax, and or permits. Does and I Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Visalia Times-Delta IN BRIEF Mexican may be deported after conviction MODESTO A Mexican man who was sent to prison for his role in the killing of a preschool-age girl is now fighting to stay in the country. Margarito Origel recently finished serving time in prison for participating in the beating death Megan Mendez, whose body was found buried in Origel's back yard in 2000. A Stanislaus County judge has assigned Origel a defense attorney to help him fight extradition to Mexico.

Origel, 51, is being held in a San Diego detention center run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He pleaded no contest to child endangerment in November 2002 and was sentenced to six years in prison. He was released early for good behavior. His wife, Josephine Origel, 50, pleaded no contest to murder and child abuse resulting in death, and was sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison.

The court now must decide if Origel was properly advised that a felony conviction could make him subject to deportation. The case is set to return to court on April 21. Car thief at North Kern prison dies DELANO An inmate at North Kern State Prison died early Sunday, but a cause has yet to be publicly released, authorities said. Greg Bandholtz, 52, 1 was serving a six-year sentence for stealing a car. He had just been taken to the Delano-area prison from Riverside County on Friday.

Bandholtz was being held in a cell in the prison's reception center when his cellmate alerted prison staff that the man needed medical attention. He was taken to Delano Regional Medical Center and declared dead a short time later. An investigation is ongoing. According to prison reports, Bandholtz's cellmate is not a suspect but is considered a "person of interest." The cellmate's name was not released. Police receive few tips in boys' disappearance LIVINGSTON Police a are receiving few tips in their weekold investigation into the disappearance of two young brothers.

Joel Lopez, 12, and Mario, 6, were last seen March 8 playing on a school yard in Livingston. Their foster parents reported them missing. Livingston Police Department Cmdr. Dan Shambaugh said authorities are concentrating their investigation in other areas, particularly Fresno, where the boys' biological parents last lived. The FBI is assisting with the case.

Authorities have not been able to locate the boys' father, Joel Hernandez Lopez, 45, or their mother, Ana Lopez, 42. Police haven't said they suspect the parents of taking the children, but said they simply would like to interview them. Officials: Defendant slashes own attorney SAN FERNANDO A defendant allegedly slashed his own attorney's arm with a razor blade during his murder trial Monday, officials said. Erick Morales, 27, was seated next to court-appointed attorney Linda Wieder when he lunged at her and slashed her right arm, said Deputy Ed Leonard. Wieder was treated at a hospital for a laceration, he said, but was otherwise uninjured.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen was in the courtroom when the attack happened around 11:30 a.m., officials said. Leonard said Morales will face an additional charge of assault. Wire reports Judge to hospitals: Start using nursing rules now The Associated Press SACRAMENTO California's 400 hospitals considered options Monday that include hiring 4,000 nurses or shutting down medical units after a judge ordered them to provide immediately one nurse for each five patients and quashed a second emergency order by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to delay it. OBITUARIES David Alexander Minister David Ellis Alexander, 83, of Porterville died Sunday, March 13, 2005.

He was a minister at First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Chapel, Porterville. Services 10 a.m. Thursday Nazarene.

at First Interment Church will of be the Vandalia Cemetery, Porterville. Joseph Francis (Frank) Arena Frank passed away in Fresno, March 12, 2005, at the age of 92. He was born on Aug. 12, 1912, in St. Joseph, to Joseph Sr.

and Bertha Arena. Frank graduated from Emanuel Arts High School and Woodbury College in Los Angeles. He worked for Zellerbach Paper in Oregon. After leaving Oregon he married Anita Johnson, who passed away in 1970. During World War II he was an inspector for Automatic Tool which manufactured war munitions in the L.A.

area. Frank was general manager and co-owner of Redbanks Fruit Packing in Woodlake until he retired in 1970. On Oct. 19, 1982, Frank married Evelyn Arden in Visalia. Frank was an avid golfer and loved to travel.

Frank survived by his wife, Evelyn Arena; his daughter, Barbara Ann McPheeters of Visalia; stepson, Herb Arden and wife, Esther of Fresno; grandchildren, Todd Zachary of San Antonio, Texas, Brian Zachary of Belle Mead, NJ, Michelle Ellis of Tulare, Kevin Zachary of Newhall, Steven McPheeters of Visalia, Kristina Arden of Tokyo, Japan and nine great-grandchildren. Frank was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia, after moving to Fresno he attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. A rosary will be held 7 p.m.

today at Stephens Bean Chapel, Fresno. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno. Remembrances may be made to donor's favorite charity. Earl Burke Farmer Earl Burke, 76, of Visalia died Fri- day, March 11, 2005.

Earl was born in Exeter 10, 1928, to Frank and Mary son) Burke. He married the Della Dotson on Oct. 27, Farmersville. The couple Woodlake they raised children. served in the Army from 1952.

He farmer for than 60 years had a garden enjoyed working Earl Burke He was a very caring and passionate person who left a legacy of love and devotion to his family. He was a loving husband and father, devoted grandfather, special brother and uncle. He will greatly be missed by his pet poodle, Katie, as well as his family friends. He was a member of the Calvary Holiness Church. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Judy Gressman, brother, Vernon Burke and two grandchildren.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Della Burke of Visalia; sons, Merle Burke of Visalia, Darrell Burke and his wife, Donna of Oregon, and Dale Burke of Visalia; brothers, Wally Burke of Pennsylvania, Harold Burke of Hawaii, Chuck Burke of Oregon and Paul Burke of Arkansas; sisters, Barbara Martin of Farmersville, Evelyn Visalia's Finest Tradition of Funeral Service Hadley 410 W. Conveniently SERVING Center Since Located ALL 1892 Visalia Downtown FAITHS 93291 FUNERAL CHAPEL (559) 734-6769 FO-169 The hospital industry and Schwarzenegger's Department of Health Services quickly promised to appeal the judge's order to a higher court today and ask it to immediately put the order on hold while being considered. "We will appeal and we will comply with the law," said DHS spokesman Ken August. He said Coburn of Visalia, Verna Johnston of Tulare and Ann Hale of Visalia; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m.

today at Calvary Holiness Church, Farmersville. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are by Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel. Richard Keith Carlson Richard Keith Carlson, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, entered life eternal on Saturday, March 12, at City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte.

He was born to Ivan and Alice Carlson on July 2, 1935, in Escanaba, Mich. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 1953 and attended Michigan State, graduating from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, in 1957 with a degree in commerce. He was an accountant for Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation in Lancaster, Ohio and transferred to their plant in San Leandro in 1959 then to Southern California in 1966. He retired in 1998 from Carlton Forge Works in Paramount and moved to Visalia from Downey. On Jan.

29, 1955, Richard and Donna (Knudson) were married in Athens, Ohio, and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. He is survived his wife, Donna; daughters Sue Carlson, Cathy Mitchell (Jim), and Marti Johnson (Jim); grandsons Christopher, James (JC) and (Richard) Calvin; his siblings Don of Santa Clarita, Barbara Douglas of Gladstone, Bruce and Bill of Escanaba, Jack of Kenosha, Dennis of South Haven, and Cindy Menard of Sault Ste. Marie, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and golfing buddies. A celebration of life service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church, 3830 W.

Tulare Visalia, CA 93277. The family requests that memorials be made to Christ Lutheran's Celebration of Life Fund or The American Cancer Society, 300 N. Willis Visalia, CA 93291. Arrangements are by Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary. Sylvain Doucette Truck driver Sylvain Doucette, 85, of Porterville died Wednesday, March 9, 2005.

He was an agriculture truck driver. Private family services were held. Interment was at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine. Arrangements are by Myers Chapel, Porterville. Frankie Henderson Lab technician Frankie Henderson, 84, of Selma died Sunday, March 13, 2005.

She was a lab technician. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Arrangements are by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Dalton Keeney Field supervisor Dalton Keeney, 77, of Corcoran died Saturday, March 12, 2005.

He was an agricultural field supervisor for 42 years. Visitation will be noon to 1:30 the agency would send information to hospitals Monday night or Tuesday regarding the need to implement the new staffing ratios and monitor hospital compliance. "We will respond to any complaints alleging a violation of the regulations in the same way we respond to all complaints," August said. p.m. Thursday at Corcoran's Funeral Home.

Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday at Corcoran District Cemetery. Leroy B. Marquez Jr. Self employed Leroy B.

Marquez 47, of Orosi died Tuesday, March 8, 2005. Mrs. Marquez was born in Dinuba and lived in Orosi. Survivors include a son, Mark Marquez of San Diego; a daughter, Vandee Marquez of San Diego; his mother, Stella Marquez of Orosi; a brother, Raul W. Marquez of Orosi; three sisters Darlene Alvarez of Orosi, Margie Riportella of Exeter and Josie Domingeil of Dinuba.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at Dinuba First Baptist Church. Interment will be at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba. Arrangements are by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Roxie Mello Health aide Roxie Kathleen Mello, 56, of Tulare died Sunday, March 13, 2005.

She was an Oak Valley School health aide for 15 years. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday at Tulare District Connie P.

Oliva Retired restaurant owner March 11, 2005. Mom loved her family. She enjoyed family gatherings. Mom was a great cook. She was best remembered for her enchiladas and chili verde.

She was a member of the World Wide of God. Mom Church our hearts saddened, but the memConnie ories and love she Oliva has left us will remain in our hearts Connie P. Oliva, 76, of Visalia formerly of Dinuba died Friday, Oliva until God reunites us in his heavenly kingdom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador T. Oliva; son, Salvador Peanut Oliva daughters Mary Enriquez and Sylvia Enriquez.

Survivors include sons Johnny Enriquez, Robert Enriquez, Joe Enriquez and Richard Enriquez; daughters, Elvia Enriquez of Bakersfield and Sally Oliva of Turlock; three brothers; five sisters; 27 grandchildren; 35 a dren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at noon today with service at 3 p.m. at Hadley Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Remembrances may be made to the family of Connie Hadley Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Daniel 'Pirate' Painter Auto body repair Daniel "Pirate" Painter, 44, of Visalia died Wednesday, March 9, 2005.

He worked in auto body repair. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Services, Visalia. John Pereira Dairyman John Victorino Pereira, 66, of Tulare passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005. He was born in Ribeira Seca Por- HERITAGE SERVICES 603 North Court Visalia 559-732-2273 (24-hours) Serving All Tulare Kings Counties Communities Traditional Funeral Service.

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Payments are Available. CA Se Habla 'A major disruption' California Hospital Association spokeswoman Jan Emerson said hospitals could have a hard time following the order, which "could be a major disruption of the healthcare delivery system." California hospitals are about 4,000 nurses short of meeting the new rules. tal, Soa Jorge, Azores, and came to this country on March 15, 1962. He arrived here on borrowed money with an American dream he wanted to start his own dairy business. In 1964, he married the former Odelta Anacelto.

He worked for Frank Barcellos for six years. He then became self employed as a dairyman in 1970. He and his family came to Tulare in 1980 and built a new dairy here. He also opened a Portuguese radio station, KIGS, in 1990. John loved singing, dancing and playing his guitar.

He had a great comedian-like personality. He helped many people get started in business and donated his help. He was a very giving person. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Tulare.

He loved socializing and playing cards with his friends. He loved his grandchildren and playing with them. Survivors include his wife, Odelta Pereira of Tulare; two sons John Pereira Jr. and his wife, Peggy, and Albert Pereira and his wife, Veronica, all of Tulare; two daughters Odette Luther and her husband, Randy, of Springville and Odilia Silva and her husband, Mike, of Tulare; a sister, Arnalda Borba of Tulare; three brothers Tiberio -Oliveira of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Jose Olgario PereiraPereira Oliveira of of the Azores and Leon Hanford; seven grandchildren John Pereira III, Malorie Pereira, Victoria Pereira, Emily Pereira, Meghan Pereira, Aundrea Luther and Eveone Luther; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m.

Thursday at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the rosary and Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 125 East Pleasant with burial at Tulare District Cemetery. Catherine Steiner Retired John Pereira Catherine A.

Steiner, 88, of Visalia died Saturday, March 12, 2005. She was retired. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Rosary will be prayed 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, at the chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Burial will be at Visalia District Cemetery.

Janice 'Tan' Thews Homemaker Janice "Jan" Thews, 72, of Visalia died Sunday, March 13, 2005. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Services will be 1 p.m.

Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be private. Condolences may be e-mailed to Services Today Guadalupe Cazares, 51, died March 11. 10 a.m. at St.

Rita's Catholic Church, Tulare. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Henry B. Costales 80, of died March 11. Mass 1 p.m.

at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Tulare. Many can't afford to pay high levels of overtime, which nurses can also refuse to work, Emerson said. The California Nurses Association said the judge's ruling will make hospitals safer and urged Schwarzenegger to stop "using taxpayer money to fight the order. Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.

Ena Lindsay, 97, died March 11. Services 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal. Church, Visalia.

Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Leroy Marquez 47, died March 8. Services 10 a.m. at Dinuba First Baptist Church. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba.

Mary Naylor, 81, died March 9. Memorial service 2 p.m. at Dinuba Presbyterian Church. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Connie Oliva, 76, died March 11.

Services 3 p.m. at Hadley Funeral Chapel, Visalia. Lonnie Walton Sr. died March 7. Graveside services 10 a.m.

Tulare District Cemetery. Miller's Tulare Funeral Home. Wednesday Fannie Aldridge, 98, died March 12. Graveside services 11 a.m. at Tulare District Cemetery.

Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Joseph (Frank) Arena, 92, died March 12. Graveside services 11 a.m. at Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno. Stephens Bean Chapel, Fresno.

Earl Burke, 76, died March 11. Services 10 a.m. at Calvary Holiness Church, Farmersville. EvansMiller Exeter Chapel. Felipe Espino 61, died March 11.

Mass 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cutler. Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Thursday David Alexander, 83, died March 13.

Services 10 a.m. at First church of the Nazarene. Myers Chapel, Porterville. Richard Carlson, 69, died March 12. Celebration of life 1 p.m.

at Christ Lutheran Church, Visalia. Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary. Frankie Henderson, 84, died March 13. Graveside services 10 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba.

Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba. Dalton Keeney, 77, died March 12. Graveside services 2 p.m. at Corcoran District Cemetery. Corcoran's Funeral Home.

Roxie Mello, 56, died March 13. Graveside services 10 a.m. at Tulare District Cemetery. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Janice "Jan" Thews, 72, died March 13.

Services 1 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia. on Nov. (Pierformer 1950, in moved to where their Earl U.S. 1950 to was a more and he in.

Friday John Pereira, 66, died March 122. 11 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Tulare. Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare.

Modena Valle, 62, died March 8. Memorial service 11 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Lovers Lane, Visalia. John Velasco, 68. Graveside services 2 p.m.

at Woodlake District Cemetery. Crippen Flynn, Redwood City. March 21 Catherine Steiner, 88, died March 12. Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. at St.

Mary's Catholic Church, Visalia. Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Obituary policy The Visalia Times-Delta reports deaths and funeral information at no charge in the newspaper's print and online editions. For a fee, obituaries can include additional information. Complete information is available from Visalia-area funeral homes or from the Times-Delta, 735-3270.

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