Mary is survived by daughters Judy Miller and Jane Blenker; granddaughters Shellie Avila (husband Tony), Kelly Miller and Jamie Schmitz; grandson Robb Blenker (wife Teresa); and great-grandchildren Steven, Lauren and Kevin Avila, Cory and Ryan Schmitz, and Jason and Andrew Budyach.We will celebrate Mom’s life by acknowledging her deep Christian faith and patriotism. Mom, we will all carry you in our hearts forever!Visitation will be Friday, April 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Skillin Carroll Mortuary, with funeral service at Skillin Carroll Mortuary at 11 a.m. Private burial will be at Eternal Valley, with Dr. Phillip McKinley officiating.Memorial donations in honor of Mary can be made to First Christian Church, 829 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, CA 93060.Arrangements are under the care of Skillin Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, 525-3391.
Obituaries
April 23, 2008
Obituaries
Allison Whittaker
Allison Whittaker, 31, of Simi Valley, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008 in Simi Valley. She was born December 1, 1976 in Santa Paula.She is survived by her children, Codi, Jordyn and Vincent, and their father Brad of Fillmore; mother and stepfather, Vickie and Lee Phillips of Louisiana; father and stepmother, Larry and Patricia Essick of Germany; brothers and sisters, Travis Phillips and Amanda Domingue of Louisiana, and Markus, Chris and Katie Essick of Germany; grandparents Dave and Pat Drake of Fillmore; fiancé Angelo Lombardi and his children Elizabeth and Grace of Simi Valley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Services will be private.Mary Elizabeth WilksMary Elizabeth Wilks, 96, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008. Mary was born March 14, 1912 in Marlin Texas. She came to Ventura County 50 years ago from Newhall, CA.Mary was an RN and later a school nurse. Her activities were with the church, DAR and Ebell. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and loved to travel.She is preceded in death by her husband Wann L. Wilks, sister Virginia Walters, and her parents.
