Obituaries

Dec. 21, 1924 — March 22, 2025 Ralph Busby Ralph Thomas “Buz” Busby — the longtime co-partner in the well-known local business, Fluetsch and Busby Insurance — passed away last Saturday morning, March 22. He was 100.  “It was a peaceful passing,” said Doug Fluetsch, a fourth-generation partner in the ‘F&B’…

June 20, 1928 – March 17, 2025 Albert Bardini Albert Bardini, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, trusted friend,…

Nov. 19, 1964 — July 29, 2024 Michael Sullivan Bliss On the morning of Monday, July 29, Michael Sullivan Bliss passed away surrounded by family at his…

On Dec. 14th, 2023, surrounded by family, the world lost a beautiful soul. Melissa knew the Lord held open arms for her as she embraced her departure. Her legacy of gentle love will continue to shine for those who knew her. Melissa had a talent with art and loved mosaics. She cherished trees/nature and enjoyed flower gardening. If you…

Our father, Dominic Giampietro, lovingly passed away with family by his side at the age of 90 years old. Dad was born and raised in Los Banos, served in…

EDITOR'S NOTE: We regret that an obituary did not run correctly in this week's print newspapers. We are running it online in advance of the memorial…

Special services were held for Captain Bee Yang on June 30 in Fresno. He was honored for his role in the Vietnam War, where he acted as a liaison to the American troops, directed air strikes for US bombers, and helped rescued American pilots. In 1970, Captain Yang received the Purple Heart for his extraordinary acts of bravery in rescuing…

Sharon went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning in a peaceful sleep. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Mike, son…

Hilmar residents are mourning the loss of longtime resident and prominent community member, Vernon Wickstrom, who was called home to be with his Heavenly Father…

Margaret Peterson, 94, passed away peacefully on June 7, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 21, 1929, in El Nido, to Harold and Emma Dougherty. In 1951 she married the love of her life, Norman Peterson. Norman and Margaret moved to Merced where they later went on to have eight children. Margaret spent many years as an active…