She made friends constantly, having had an easy way about her – never pretentious, just real and to the point. She was strong-minded and believed that nothing in life was impossible and instilled this in everyone she touched or came across.She enjoyed the simple things the most: cooking; family bbq’s; coaching her daughter and sons’ softball games; listening to oldies such as The Stylistics; watching her favorite soap operas, namely General Hospital; caring for her granddaughter, whom she was extremely proud of; and spending as much time as possible with her family, who meant the world to her. Juanita was beyond special and we will miss her dearly, but she will always live in our hearts and she will never ever be forgotten.A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, August 24, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 235 N. 9th St., Santa Paula, Father Thomas J. Dome C.R.I.C. officiating. Interment will follow at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services, Santa Paula. For further information, please call (805) 229-7054.Charles C. Chaney, “Bozo,” of Santa Paula, passed away on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Charles was born June 4, 1939 in Oklahoma.When he was young his family moved to Santa Paula, where he had been a resident for 70 years. He worked for the City of Santa Paula as City Inspector for 39 years.He will always be in the heart of his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy, and his two children and grandson, with whom he enjoyed camping, fishing and horseback riding. They will all miss him deeply. He was very active in the Life Way Baptist Church, and loved his church family dearly.Charles “Bozo” is survived by his wife, Dorothy Chaney; son, Kenneth Chaney; daughter, Gwen Chaney; grandson, Joshua Chaney; sister, Marie Hurt; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bozo had made many friends through his years in Santa Paula that will also miss him.Visitation will be held at Skillin Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., on Friday, August 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a funeral service at the Life Way Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug 22 at 11 a.m., Rev. Bob Walpole officiating. Graveside service will be at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Rd., on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 10 a.m.Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA 93060, (805) 525-3391.
Obituaries
August 21, 2009
Obituaries
Pablo Quintero Garcia
We are saddened to announce the passing of Pablo Quintero Garcia, 75, of Santa Paula, on Saturday, August 15, 2009, surrounded by his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.Pablo Garcia was born in Tijuana, Mexico on June 30, 1934, where he would meet his lovely future wife and the mother of his children, Maria Saldivar. Pablo made a living as a block mason; he loved what he did. One of the things he enjoyed the most was dancing to Cumbia music, traveling, camping, and barbequing.Pablo was a family man and took pride in his family, hoping one day they would carry on his legacy. His joy in life was spending every free moment with his wife, and spoiling his grandchildren, and great grandchild; it was something that always brought a smile to his face.Pablo Garcia is now reunited with his parents, Jose Francisco Garcia Sr. and Estefana Quintero de Garcia, and also with all of his thirteen brothers and sisters.He leaves behind His beloved wife Maria Teresa Garcia; sons Pablo A Garcia (Esther Moreno) and Jose L. Garcia (Catalina); daughters Norma A. Garcia (Adolfo) and Melissa E. Garcia; grandchildren, Thomas Fernandez Jr., Mary Ann Fernandez, Jose Luis Garcia Jr., Paul A. Garcia III, Marissa Garcia Jr., Julian Zepeda, Michael Zepeda, Rene B. Garcia, Celene M. Garcia, Sofia L. Garcia, and Destiny Zermeno; great-grandchild Harmony Fernandez; brother Fernando Garcia; sister Julieta; and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and cousins.A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Skillin Carroll Chapel in Santa Paula. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 21, officiated by father Charles Lueras, with burial following at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery in Oxnard.Arrangements are under the directions of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 738 E. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA 93060, (805) 525-3391.Juanita Saenz GonzalesJuanita Saenz Gonzales died on August 15, 2009 after a sudden and unexpected illness.She was preceded in death by her parents, Candelario and Herlinda Saenz. She is survived by her husband, Richard Gonzales; sons, Richard Jr. and David; daughter, Jennifer; granddaughter, Jenesis; brothers, Victor Saenz and David Solis; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Audelia Gonzales; and all of her in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.Those closest to Juanita knew her as Tiny. She was born in Ventura, California, and met the love of her life, Richard, when she was just 15 years old in Santa Paula, California. They eventually married and had their three wonderful children.She loved entertaining family and friends, and was always in charge of preparing her famous red chili, the hotter the better. She had a very distinctive and infectious laugh with a smile that could light an entire room, a fun way with words, and a heart of pure gold.
