All Obituaries

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...

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...

To View Livestream, Please click on Link below https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/harold-ceja   Harold Ceja, a beloved resident of Oxnard for over 65 years, passed away at the age of 88. Harold was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but Oxnard was truly his home. He worked hard throughout his life, starting as a produce field worker, and later driving trucks for various companies. His dedication and work ethic were inspiring. But Harold's impact on the community extended far beyond his...

Stanley Harrison Garrow, of Ojai, passed away on March 17, 2024 after a brief illness. Stanley was born on December 29 1926 in Springfield, Vermont, the son of Floyd and Sarah Garrow. Stanley graduated from Plattsburgh High School in New York after which he joined the army and served in France and Austria just after hostilities ended in 1945. After his service he earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Denver. He then worked on the Talos Missile...

Guillermina “Mema” Calderon, passed away to be with her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2024, at the age of 87 years. Guillermina was born February 10, 1937 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Digna Guerrero. In 1967, Mema moved to Oxnard, California with her three children seeking a better life for her family. Oxnard was where she met her husband, Ignacio Calderon. They had a son, Ignacio Jr. in October 1969. Guillermina resided in Oxnard with her family for 57 years. She worked for...

Ken Gardiner, 66, passed away on March 14, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Ken was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to New York as a young child. His family moved to the West Coast and he spent the rest of his life living in Southern California. Ken was diagnosed with type I diabetes as a child and spent his whole life having to live with that difficulty. Despite his health issues, he enjoyed playing soccer all throughout his young adulthood. Once he became a father, his first son and him...