Ventura County Star Memorials and Obituaries

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Oxnard, California Augustine Zuniga Avila 1932 — 2024 Augustine Zuniga Avila, known affectionately as Gus, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Augustine was born April 13, 1932, in Garden City Kansas. He moved to California in 1939 with his family and lived in Los Angels before moving to Ventura County where he was a resident for 81 years. Gus attended Oxnard High School and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He married his wife, Rachel in 1959 and had three children, Augie (Brenda) Avila, Lisa(Larry)Foster, and Patrick Avila. He had six grandchildren, Kristina (David), Anthony (Cynthia), Thomas, Matthew (Elianna), Lucas and Michael and seven great-grandchildren, Dominic, Noemi, Anthony...

Oxnard, California Barbara A. Partee 1942 — 2024 Barbara A. Partee, 82, died on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Oxnard. She was born January 31, 1942 in Imperial and was a 50-year Ventura County resident, moving here from San Pedro. Barbara worked as a personnel manager for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2002. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and watching the kids prosper. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Sandra Lin and Roberta Sue; son Russell Dale; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lamon A. Partee and sons Nicholas Paul Partee and David Allen Partee. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard.

Oxnard, California Lawrence "Larry" Foster 1964 — 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Lawrence "Larry" Foster, who left us on May 18, 2024 at the age of 59. He will be missed by all who knew him. Larry was born on December, 9 1964 in Hawthorne and was raised in Gardena where he spent his formative years. He attended Leuzinger High School in Lawndale California and later became a Business Research Analyst for IBRC-Xerox where he worked for 28 years. He continued his career with Amazon as an Area Manager in logistics. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work and dedication. Larry enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball. He enjoyed sharing stories, playing darts and...

Oxnard, California Jess P. Cirino 2024 Jess P. Cirino On May 9th, 2024, Jess P. Cirino 92, a loving, gentle, generous, kindhearted, devoted family man peacefully passed into the arms of our heavenly Lord. The love of his life, and wife of 67 years, Mary Lou was by his side. Jess was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 23, 1931 to parents Frank and Isabel Cirino. He lived a humble childhood as the son of a railroad worker and dedicated his adult life to serving his church, family and community. Jess proudly served in the U.S. Army as an ambulance medic and boxer. He was merited with a good conduct award and honorable discharge. After serving in the military Jess attended the University of Arizona, was a proud U of A Wildcat and...

Madison, Wisconsin Ilona M Smith 1939 — 2024 Ilona Maria Smith, age 84, passed away on Saturday May 4th, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on June 17th, 1939, In Greenland Michigan, the daughter of Bertha Helen (Uotila) Smith and Oiva Raymond Smith of Mass City, Michigan. Ilona graduated from Mass High School in 1957. She furthered her education at Michigan State University, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduation Ilona drove out west, eventually settling in Ventura, California where she lived with the love of her life Richard undefinedDickundefined Zizic, her partner for about 60 years. Ilona had a few employers, with the latest being the County of Ventura, working as a...

Oxnard, California Adrian Leo "AD" Synegal III 1942 — 2024 Adrian Leo "AD" Synegal III, 81 of Oxnard, CA peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family and loved ones during the early morning of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Throughout his life family and friends continually acknowledged and honored that everyone was blessed and fortunate to have had such a compassionate, exceptional, fierce, patriarch, supporter, and mentor. Adrian "AD" was a father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, community volunteer, and friend who was born in New Orleans, LA on Dec. 5, 1942. His father, who was serving in the US Navy, experienced an untimely death during the summer of 1952, after which the family relocated to Tuskegee, AL. Adrian attended St. Joseph's...

Port Hueneme, California Sally Marie Alvarado 1936 — 2024 Sally Marie Alvarado passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home in Port Hueneme. Her son Paul and daughter Lisa were at her side. Born September 26, 1936 in El Rio to Jose and Leonor Padilla, she was the 9th in a family of eleven children. Sally worked for the El Rio School District where she tested students' English language proficiency, helping hundreds of children to increase their English language abilities. Sally was an accomplished artist, winning a number of ribbons for her porcelain dolls at the Ventura County Fair. She was well known for her paintings, sewing and needlepoint. After viewing an exhibit at The Getty on Roman era mosaics, she made, painted and fired her own...

Oxnard, California Salvatore J. Penza 2024 Salvatore "Sal" Joseph Penza passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 13, 2024. Sal was 93 years old at the time of his passing, having lived a full, accomplished, and extraordinary life. Throughout his life and up until the very end, Sal maintained a devotion to family and God, a love for food, a thirst for knowledge, and a spry sense of humor. Sal was born on May 15, 1930, in the South Bronx, New York City. The son of Italian immigrants, he resided in the Italian section of the Bronx. Being raised in an immigrant family, Sal spoke only Italian growing up. He learned English from radio shows and others he worked with doing odd jobs in the city. His father passed away...

Oxnard, California Mary Carlyle 1925 — 2024 It is with great sadness in my heart that I announce the passing of my mother, Mary Carlyle affectionately known as Gramma Mary. She passed peacefully in her sleep April 6, 2024. The saving grace for me is that God took her quickly and without pain. I want to extend an enormous THANK YOU to Rose Reid, my mother's care giver for almost 2 years. She took care of her as if she were her own mother and I love her so much for that. I was always at ease about my mother because I knew she was getting the best care possible. Mary graduated from Oxnard High in 1943. She worked at Pt. Mugu base for many years. When she married Jim Carlyle, they moved to Sacramento and bought a bar. They lived there...

Gilmer, Texas Henry G Cuevas, Jr. 1951 — 2024 Henry "Hank" Cuevas, Jr. passed from this life in Longview, Texas on March 19, 2024. Hank was born in Santa Paula, CA to Henry Cuevas, Sr., and Bruna Romero. He was very proud to be a twin to Claire Vera and adored his older sister, Lydia. Hank attended Catholic school where his favorite pastime was testing the nun's faith! He grew up in Santa Paula and became quite infamous for his adolescent tactics, which may be why he moved to Texas in the late 70's. He supported his family and worked as a switchman at Lonestar Steel, where his love of trains began. Hank was a proud father and loved all his children very much. He met the love of his life in 2003, and married Sandy in February of 2004....

Thousand Oaks, California Lucille Ault Ballard 1925 — 2024 Lucille "Lucy" Ballard, 98, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, CA. She was born August 17, 1925, in Glencoe, OH, the daughter of Ralph and Della Ault. She was a resident of Thousand Oaks for 62 years. After graduating from East High School in Baltimore, MD, Lucy completed nurse's training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Her nursing career began in Tacoma, WA where she worked at Tacoma Indian Hospital. Lucy later went to Albuquerque, NM to work in the VA Hospital, where she met and married her husband of 60 years, Roy "Jake" Ballard. In 1968 Lucy re-started her career as a nurse at the California Lutheran University Student Health Service. In 1996, she became an...

Port Hueneme, California Marie Elizbeth Moore 1946 — 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Marie Elizabeth Moore on Friday, February 26, 2024. She was born October 30, 1946 in Boston, MA to James and Rose Lynsky. Marie began her working life in private industry as a bookkeeper for a number of years. She then began her long and very successful career at NSWSES Port Hueneme, rising through the ranks and retiring in 2004 after 27 years. She enjoyed a life of travel, adventures, and lawn bowling, making friends with all those she met. Marie is survived by her loving brother James; and sisters Barbara, Sandy, and Jamie. A celebration of life will be held mid-spring. "She longest lives who most to others gives,...

Oxnard, California Dolores Gudalupe Ramirez 1940 — 2024 Dolores Guadalupe Ramirez, 83, passed away in Oxnard on January 27, 2024, from metastatic breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2019. Dolores, the tenth and youngest child of Manuel G. and Celsa B. Ramirez, was born in Oxnard on August 31, 1940 and was a lifelong Oxnard resident. She attended our Lady of Guadalupe grammar school when it was on Meta St. and then Santa Clara High School, where she graduated in 1959. She was an employee of the Department of the Navy at the Naval Base in Port Hueneme (NSWSES) as a Configuration Specialist for 30 years. She leaves behind her sister, Elvira Crutcher; brother, Sepherino (Helen) Ramirez; daughter, Lisa Brunelle; two fur-babies, Wilson and...

Oxnard, California Ines Rangel 1936 — 2024 Ines Rangel, 87 of Oxnard, CA, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Oxnard. She was born on November 1, 1936 in Coeneo, Michoacan, Mexico and was a seamstress instructor by profession. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 N. A St., Oxnard. The funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Rd, Ventura. Rain may affect the feasibility of graveside services. A reception will be held at 1:45 p.m. at Lo Mejor de Jalisco, 271 E. Channel Blvd., Port Hueneme.

Oxnard, California Alice June Frye 1927 — 2024 Alice June Frye of Oxnard, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2024. She was born June 24, 1927. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14 at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 N. A St., Oxnard. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15 at Bethany Chapel Assembly of God Church, 1076 Stroube St., Oxnard, with a reception immediately following. After the reception, the graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo. Full obituary is here: https://www.reardonfh.com/obituary/Alice-Frye

Oxnard, California LoRena Marie Davey McDougal 1960 — 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LoRena Marie Davey McDougal on January 4, 2024. LoRena was born in Oxnard on September 11, 1960, to John and Mary Davey. She was the oldest and only daughter of five children. Influenced by her father, a teacher, she became a lover of the great outdoors, spending time with him camping and hiking. She also had many special memories with her grandparents William and Rose Haydock of Oxnard, and C.D. and Louise Davey of Camarillo. LoRena graduated from Santa Clara High School. After High School, she followed in her father's footsteps and attended the University of California at Santa Barbara to receive her bachelors in education in...

Oxnard, California Angie Lamas Coronado 1943 — 2024 Angie Lamas Coronado died January 1, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born July 14,1945 in San Jose and was a lifelong resident of Oxnard/EL Rio. Angie was a homemaker, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #232 for 35 years and enjoyed playing bingo and visiting casinos. Our beloved mother was and forever will be the "Greatest and Best Mom" icon. She was full of love and compassion for all who came into her life. Anyone who knew her would say she was strong, feisty, loving, caring, forgiving, good-hearted and a very proud lady. Her family was her fortune and her legacy. Mom's grandkids would say, "She was the BEST gram in the world." You would never see Angie at the Eagles, bingo...

Oxnard, California Angel Joseph Estrada 1934 — 2023 On Monday, December 18, 2023, Angel Joseph Estrada took his last breath at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oxnard on August 7, 1934 to Luis Delfino Estrada and Maria De Jesus Ortiz Estrada . Angel was one of 11 brothers and sisters who grew up in La Colonia en la calle Hayes and graduated from Oxnard High School in 1953 along with his loving wife of 72 years, Tila Santana Estrada. As a boy he loved to raise chickens and pigeons and ran through boyhood with his faithful dog, Boots. His first job was at the tender age of 10 at La Victoria market as the butcher's sidekick. Angel was a man of all seasons, touching everyone he met in his day-to-day work life as well as in...

Oxnard, California Jose "Joe" Lucero Sr. 1948 — 2023 Jose "Joe" Lucero Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness. He was born November 26, 1948 to Valentin and Augustina Lucero in Oakland, CA and, when he was 5 years of age, his family moved to Ventura County. He worked for Seaboard Lemon Association (now Saticoy Lemon Packing House) for 35 years until retiring in 2010. Joe was a big sports fan, his favorite teams being the L.A. Lakers, San Francisco Giants, Denver Broncos, and the UCLA Bruins. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emily Lucero; daughters Vivian (John) Maestas and Michelle (Michael) Lucero-Lopez; grandchildren: Jonathan Ortiz, Yvonne and Yvette Lucero, Gabby...

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