Linda Diane Austin

Linda Diane Austin, of Clovis, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. She was 74 years old. Mrs. Austin was a business owner. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery. Mrs. Austin is survived by her two daughters, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother, six nieces and nephews. Dopkins Dinuba Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Norma L. Compean

Norma L. Compean, of Kingsburg, died on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. She was 71 years old. Mrs. Compean was a registered nurse. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at Wallins Parlier Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Parlier Cemetery. Wallin’s Parlier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Gonzalez

Daniel Gonzalez, of Del Rey, died on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. He was 65 years old. Mr. Gonzalez was a sales manager. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the New St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sanger followed by a burial at Sanger Cemetery.  Wallin’s Sanger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  .

Frank Martin

Frank Martin, of Fowler, died on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Farewell-Page Funeral Chapel in Selma. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at 9 a.m. at the Fowler Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Tedra; his one son; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Farewell-Page Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Abner Penner

Abner Penner, of Reedley, died on July 28, 2024. He was 95 years old. Ab owned Penner’s Conditioned Air in Kingsburg for many years. He excelled at sheet metal work. He was a faithful member of Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church.  

He is survived by his wife, Olene; his daughters, Penny Ayers (Howard) and Frieda Schnell; his sons Tim Penner (Sandy) and Gary Penner (Jackie); his brothers, John, Gene and Del; and his sisters, JoElla and Sheryl. 

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2024, at Reedley Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Palm Village in Reedley. The family wishes to thank the staff at Palm Village for the excellent, compassionate care he received there. Dopkins Chapel in Reedley is in charge of arrangements. .

Cedric John Riano

Cedric John Riano was born on June 28, 1926, in Dinuba, Calif., on his family’s property, where he lived his entire life. The second of three children, he shared a special bond with his twin sister, Natcha. After graduating from Dinuba High School in 1944, Cedric enlisted in the U.S. Navy, training as a copilot in the PB4Y-2 “Privateer” aircraft during World War II. This experience ignited his lifelong passion for flying. 

Returning to Dinuba after his military service, Cedric helped his mother run the family farm. He also launched a successful crop-dusting business, flying Stearman biplanes for 13 years before dedicating himself fully to farming. Introduced by friends, Cedric met Violet Mae “Love” Kisin, the love of his life. They married on Sept. 2, 1956, and enjoyed 66 years together until Violet’s passing in October 2022. 

Cedric was renowned as one of the finest farmers in the San Joaquin Valley, earning respect for his skill and dedication. His contributions were recognized when he was named grand marshall of the Raisin Day Parade. He was also a committed member of the local Rotary Club and Masonic Lodge. Cedric served as grand master of the lodge and was recently honored for 75 years of service. 

Though flying was a lifelong passion, golf was Cedric’s true love. A charter member of the Kings River Golf & Country Club since its opening in 1955, Cedric took pride in helping to construct the course with his D4 Caterpillar. His dedication to the game earned him a reputation as one of the region’s best players. Both he and Violet cherished the friendships they formed on the course. 

Cedric and Violet also shared a love for travel, visiting destinations like Russia, Spain, and Hawaii, and enjoying cruises to Alaska, Barbados, and Sydney. 

They were also long-time members of the Dinuba Presbyterian Church, where they made many close friends. 

Cedric passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Violet Riano, son Russell Riano, parents Hernando and Ida Riano, and siblings Blaine Riano and Natcha Anderson. He is survived by his children, Steve Riano and Lori Riano; grandchildren, Victoria Riano, Nicholas Riano, Connor Riano, Jill Chanley, and Griffin Chanley; nieces, Dawn Angelich, Kim Geist, and Kelly Nystrom Chambers; and brother-in-law, Larry Kisin. A memorial service will be held at his home for immediate family.

Osvaldo Manzanales Vasquez

Osvaldo Manzanales Vasquez has passed. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Church in Dinuba, followed by a burial at Smith Mountain Cemetery. Sterling & Smith Funeral Home in Dinuba was in charge of arrangements.

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