Obituaries: Aug. 3, 2023
By Mid Valley Times Staff
5:03 am,
August 3, 2023
Raul Alberto Cabrera

Raul Alberto Cabrera of Dinuba, died on July 14, 2023. He was 96 years old. Mr. Cabrera was a forklift driver. A Rosary will be said on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna in Dinuba. A funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. with interment at Smith Mountain Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, two daughters, one brother, one sister, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carlos Alejandro Jauregui

Carlos Alejandro Jauregui of Reedley, died on July 9, 2023. He was 44 years old. Mr. Jauregui was a dental assistant. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel. A chapel service will be held on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Tri County Medical Transport with interment at Reedley Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Norma Herrera, four sons, his mother Maria Jauregui, two brothers and one sister. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Lira

Maria Lira of Selma, died on July 25, 2023. She was 89 years old. Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 from 9 to 10 a.m., a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church in Fowler. Wallin’s Fowler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Felipe Lopez
Felipe Lopez
1938–2023

Felipe Lopez born May 1, 1938 in Atoyac, Jalisco, Mexico to Juana B Lopez and Jose Lopez. 

Felipe is survived by his wife of 59 years Aurora Lopez. Together they built a beautiful life, having three children: Gloria Alma Lopez (spouse Jose) Johnny Lopez (spouse: Lucinda) and Joe Lopez (spouse: Gloria) five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings: Maria G. Acuna; Socorro Wong; Jesus and Juan Lopez; and many nieces and nephews. 

Felipe left July 11, 2023, leaving an imprint upon us, which will never be forgotten, until we meet again in heaven. We will continue to carry on his legacy of family unity, compassion for all, generosity, strong work ethic and ingenuity.

Linda Gayle Pesta

Linda Gayle Pesta of Reedley, died on July 20, 2023. She was 75 years old. Mrs. Pesta was a cafeteria worker. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba. Dopkins Dinuba Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Anita Maria Rodriguez Rios

Anita Maria Rodriguez Rios of Reedley, died on July 27, 2023. She was 66 years old. Mrs. Rodriguez Rios was a packer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dopkins Reedley Chapel and Rosary said at 5:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (old Church) with interment at Reedley Cemetery District. She is survived by her spouse, Lorenzo Rodriguez, four sons, two daughters and 15 grandchildren. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Calvin J. Rogers

Calvin J. Rogers of Sanger, died on July 23, 2023. He was 83 years old. A Chapel service will be held on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at 9 a.m. Wallin’s Sanger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Domingo Sepeda, Jr.

Domingo Sepeda, Jr., of Reedley, died on July 10, 2023. He was 43 years old. Mr. Sepeda was a forklift driver. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dopkins Reedley Chapel. A chapel service will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 10 a.m., with interment at Reedley Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, one daughter, his mother Amelia Garcia and two sisters. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Jorge Vega Torres

Jorge Vega Torres of Reedley, died on July 20, 2023. He was 67 years old. Mr. Vega Torres was a field worker. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dopkins Reedley Chapel. A funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s (old Church) with interment at Reedley Cemetery District. He is survived by his spouse, Amalia Rodriguez de Vega, three sons and 10 grandchildren. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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