The following is a collection of obituaries gathered from published newspaper articles, online funeral home postings and unpublished articles.
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Cabello Family - Descendants of Anacleto Cabello and spouses
CABELLO FAMILY OBITUARIES
The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They have been preserved to honor the memory of each family member.
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The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They have been preserved to honor the memory of each family member.
NOTES: in many obituaries surviving family members are included. In some cases, pictures were added to the obituary,
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Juan de Dios Cabello - 2007
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At rest in Mtn. View, April 4, 2007. Age 102 Yrs. Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, the man who could be seen walking around town in sharply creased tan khakis, a cotton button-up shirt and his favorite cowboy hat sitting slightly to one side atop his head. He had sparkling hazel-brown eyes that complimented the contagious smile on his face.He was born March eighth, nineteen hundred and five Juan De Dios Cabello in Sabinas, Mexico. He never had formal education but learned the value of hard work at the tender age of fourteen in the coal mines of Mexico, and never stopped. He was a carpenter, railroad laborer, cowboy and cement mason. He married his wife Loreto and started his family in Texas but moved to California when it was determined he could get a better education for his only son, Ruben. He had also heard that the streets were paved with gold. They settled immediately in Mountain View. To his family he will be remembered as a kind and loving man. To me he is that and the best knee tickler this side of the Pecos. We'll miss you Juanito.
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Frances Garcia Cabello (Ruben Cabello's Wife) - 2014
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December 3, 1934 - September 26, 2014
Our mother was born in Texas December 1934. She lived on a family ranch until they moved to CA. She spent most of her childhood surrounded by family in Hanford until they relocated to Sunnyvale where she met and married our father Ruben. They made a life for themselves in Mtn. View with their four children. She loved family, friends, being a teacher, playing and watching sports and always trying something new. She was someone to laugh with, dance with, travel with, cook with, create with, cry with, and share your secrets with. We love you Mom! We'll miss you. Visitations will begin Weds. Oct 1st, at 5 p.m. with a Vigil at 7 p.m. at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View. Funeral Mass will be held on Thurs. Oct 2nd at 12 noon at St. Joseph Church, 582 Hope St., Mtn. View. |
Patricia "Trish" Cabello Dowd (Rubens Cabello's Daughter) - 2020
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Trish Cabello Dowd lived life to the fullest. She left us way too soon. She was born to Ruben & Frances Cabello October 8, 1962. She passed away suddenly on February 6, 2020 at her home in San Jose, CA.
Trish grew up in Mountain view where she attended Saint Joseph Elementary School (class of 1976); Saint Francis High School (Class of 1980) and San Jose State with a BA in Business (Class of 1986). She worked at Lam Research in Fremont for 28 years as a senior quality manager. She loved reading, scrapbooking, traveling, going to movies, wine tasting and most especially spending quality time with her family and friends. She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She is preceded in death by her mother Frances. She is survived by her loving husband Dean and daughter Kaila; father Ruben Cabello; brothers Ricky Cabello & David Cabello (Suzanne) and sister Leticia Macias (Jeff); Sister-in-law Jill Dowd Carte (Rob); as well as her nieces and nephews- Amanda Cabello Torres (Rich), Ruben Cabello, Lorenzo Cabello, Vanessa Cabello, Juliana Cabello, Logan Macias, Dylan Macias, Brittany Carte & Katie Carte; plus grand niece and nephew Jiana & Markos Torres. There will be a celebration of her life at a Mass at Saint Joseph Catholic Church located at 582 Hope St, Mountain View on Saturday February 29 at 11am. Reception immediately to follow at Fiorello’s Restaurant at 638 El Camino Real, San Jose, CA. To remember Trish please make a donation in her name to Saint Jude’s Hospital at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?cID=14262&pID=24671&frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=mem-lp Since this obituary was written, it was reported by President Biden that Patricia Cabello Dowd was the first American of 1,219,487 to have died as a result of the Corona (Covid 19) virus pandemic. As of April 13, 2024 over seven million (7,010,681) people died as a result of the pandemic worldwide. |
Francisca Cabello Zapata - 2013
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Gently passed away April 16, 2013. Native of Del Rio Texas. Born to Maria Sanchez and Anacleto Cabello. Wife to Casimiro M. Zapata (deceased) for 50 years. Survived by her son Antonio (Linda), grandchildren Julie (Jody) and James Zapata. One sister Victoria and first cousin Raymond Moreno. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister. She will be missed. Always loved. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5-8PM with Rosary at 7PM at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara. Mass will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10AM at St. Clare Parish, 941 Lexington St. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
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Antonio Miguel Zapata - 2017
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Antonio Zapata Jan.12, 1947 – May 13, 2017 Resident of Mountain View The only son of Casimiro Miranda Zapata and Francisca Cabello Zapata. Tony was born at Palo Alto Hospital in 1947. He married Linda Gail (Smith) Zapata in 1967. She passed in 2015. Tony and Linda were high school sweethearts who never left each other’s hearts. Proud parents of James Casimiro Zapata and Julia Ann Zapata (Jody Ervin).
Visitations will begin Weds. May 17 at 5 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thurs. May 18th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mtn. View. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. |
Martinez Family - Descendants of Adolfo Martinez and spouses
MARTINEZ FAMILY OBITUARIES
The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They are included to preserve the memory of each family member. Notes: An asterisk symbol (*) denotes an unpublished obituary. Pictures or additional pictures may have been added. Click on the descendant name to view the obituary, click again to hide the obituary
The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They are included to preserve the memory of each family member. Notes: An asterisk symbol (*) denotes an unpublished obituary. Pictures or additional pictures may have been added. Click on the descendant name to view the obituary, click again to hide the obituary
Francisco Zuniga Martinez* - 1980
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Unpublished Obituary - as found in the Book "In Search of a Better Life" page 64.
Francisco learned to play the guitar, in his youth, from a Spanish guitarist in Del Rio, Texas. He often played a “balsecito” (waltz) composed by his teacher. To his immediate family, he was better known as Pancho. In the early 1950s, Francisco and friend Alberto decided to enter the entertainment field and were billed as “Alberto y Pancho.” They played venues from San Jose to San Francisco. They became well known and were asked to join a group of performers on tour in California. The promoter of the group was Guillermo Arcos and the act was named “UNA NOCHE de FIESTA EN JALISCO.” The headliner was the very talented singer Carmen (Carmencita) Lardizabal. Accompanied by “Alberto y Pancho” and baritone Tomas Cornejo. Rounding out the group were backup singers and internationally recognized dancers Hermanas Alvarez. In 2024, Francisco’s daughter Irene, recognized the name Carmen Lardizabel, she said that Carmen was related to her ex-husband. Francisco left the glamour of the stage as an entertainer and pursued a career as a plumber. He was a journeyman plumber for 25 years and a member of the “Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local Union 467.” One summer Francisco took the family to work in the fields to pick green beans while his Local Union was on strike. I’ve never worked so hard for so little pay. Field work offered never-ending rows of beans, huge containers to fill, boring work, and the start time was day-break. My father’s words to me were “Do well in school so you don’t have to work like this” (In Spanish, of course). Lesson learned! Ester Cabello Castaño (Ignacio’s daughter) told me that when she and her husband bought their first house, Francisco asked her if there was anything they needed. Ester said she would like a sink with hot water in the garage. Francisco took a weekend to install a sink and attach it to the hot water heater. In 2024, Ester told me that she is still grateful. We spoke Spanish at home, we frequently drove to San Francisco to the Tower Theater to watch movies from the “Golden Age of Mexican Cinema*,” we went to Charreadas at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco. The family listened to my father play the guitar and sing the old songs with his brothers and friends. All this gave us an appreciation of Mexican music & culture. As Anna and I began to enjoy baby boomer music, I heard my father play a song in English with uncle Adolfo “Just Because”, and later he played the 1957 song “Pretty Baby.” As the years went by he continued to surprise us by increasing his repertoire including the 1967 song “Somethin’ Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra. My father loved my wife Janet (an accomplished singer/performer with music album credits), they would both play their guitars as he accompanied Janet in song. My father taught me to throw a football with a tight spiral, how to use a fishing pole, how to ride a bicycle, how to ride a motorcycle, how to barbecue, how to drive a car, how to make drawings/diagrams, how to make a snow cone (raspado); of course, he also taught me some plumbing skills. Most importantly, the aggregate of all these moments in time taught me to love our extended family the Cabellos, Sanchez and Martinez. *The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema 1936-1956. The Mexican film industry emerged with superb quality films producing commercial films and with the start of WWII, as filming materials became scarce due to rationing, movie production slowed. The Mexican film industry found new sources of materials and equipment and secured its position in the production of quality films worldwide. |
Jose Jesus Zuniga Martinez - 2009
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Jose was born in Del Rio, Texas to Adolfo and Josefa Zuniga Martinez on May 12, 1922. In 1942, Jose was drafted to the U.S. Army and served in World War II. Jose was assigned as Sergeant to the 693rd Ordinance Battalion in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater from Dec. 1944 to Mar. 1946 as an ammunition non commissioned officer in charge of the ammunition crew, including a stay at Okinawa, Japan before being honorably discharged. He married Petra Torres in February of 1943. They relocated to Toppenish, Washington and after 4 years of service he was able to come home and start their family. Jose and Petra were blessed with 8 children and in 1966 moved to Moses Lake and called it home. Jose owned and operated his own service station "Joe's Time Station" on West Broadway from the late 60's until the mid 70's.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Petra; children Olga Hernandez, Moses Lake, Jose Jr. (Josie), Moses Lake, Gloria (Juan) Rodriguez, Moses Lake, Ric (Angela), Mt. Vernon, WA, Frank (Linda), Moses Lake, Hilda (Alejandro) Morales, El Paso, Texas, Elizur (Prajedes), Salem, Oregon and Domingo "Mingo" (Evelyn), Moses Lake; 36 grandchildren; 77 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Paula Sanchez, Toppenish, Washington; three brothers, Adolfo, Moses Lake, Joe, Yakima, Washington and Rudy, Royal City, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, two grandchildren and one great grandson. A special "Thank You" to the staff at Sacred Heart Medical Center for their caring and kind hearts in caring for our "welito." |
Adolfo Zuniga Martinez - 2010
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Adolfo was born in Del Rio, Texas on July 4, 1926 to Adolfo and Josefa Zuniga Martinez; such a fitting birth date for his celebratory personality. At an early age Adolfo's family moved to the Yakima Valley where he later met his loving wife Katherine Cerna. Adolfo and Katherine were married in 1948 and grew inseparable for the 62 years thereafter. In 1960, they moved their family to Moses Lake and worked until their retirement.
Adolfo always enjoyed spending time with his family; his children and grandchildren were of the utmost importance to him. His home was always open, where guests were provided a good meal and strangers left as friends. He was a talented musician and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing songs in Spanish. He was known to be a hard worker, a gifted cook, baker, carpenter and was able to fix just about anything. Adolfo will always be remembered for his quick-witted humor and positive approach to life. Family and friends couldn't wait to be greeted by him, as they were sure to get a laugh. Even during his illness, his positive outlook never escaped him. Adolfo is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Katherine and dear family; sons, Tom (Arlenne), Alex (Debbie), Art (Brenda), Roger (Eileen), all of Moses Lake, one daughter, Teresa Senn of Seattle; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Joe of Yakima and Rudy of Royal City. He was preceded in death by his loving son Rick, his parents, two brothers and two sisters. |
Jose Zuniga Martinez - 2017
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Jose was born on July 28, 1929 in Del Rio, Texas, to Adolfo and Josefa Martinez. He as raised and educated in Del Rio, Texas.
Jose's family moved to Washington State in 1940. Jose married Josie Gonzales in 1952 and settled in Toppenish, W A. They were married for over 60 years. Together they raised ten children, After getting married he moved to Mount Vernon to work as a chicken rancher. Later he moved his family to the Yakima Valley. He worked as a farm worker and eventually became permanently employed at Clayton Farms in Toppenish. He worked for 30 years growing corn, asparagus, wheat and mint. He enjoyed teaching his children how to irrigate the fields with him. A special thanks to the Clayton family in Toppenish for everything you did for dad. Dad was an excellent chess player and enjoyed teaching his many grandchildren how to play. He also enjoyed listening to Tejano music. Every Sunday he would play his Tex-Mex music loudly in the house. Jose is survived by his four daughters: Gloria (Sergio) Mariscal of Sumas, Monica Martinez of Seattle, Veronica Ruiz of Union Gap and Jesuscita Josefa "JJ" Magallen of Yakima. Five sons: Joseph (Rachel), Gabriel (Norma), Mario and Marquez "Marcos" all of Yakima and David Martinez of Portland, Oregon. He had many grandchildren, great-children and nieces and nephews and one brother, Teodulo "Rudy" Martinez of Royal City. Jose was preceded in death by his wife Josie, his son Ruben (Cheryl), his parents Aldolfo and Josefa Martinez, brothers Francisco, Aldolfo, and Jesus Martinez. Sisters Maria Morales, Paula Sanchez, and Enedina "Ene" Vijarro. |
Teodulo Zuniga Martinez - 2017
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February 17, 1933 – March 30 2017
Teodulo Rudy Martinez, 84, of Royal City peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2017. Born in Del Rio, Texas on Feb. 17, 1933 Rudy was a true Texan, and was rarely seen without wearing one of his many cowboy hats and cowboy boots. A very quiet man with a big heart, he was always willing to help anyone in need and over the years opened his home to many of his acquaintances that needed a place to stay. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Isabel on Dec. 31, 2015 and survived by his five children Cande/Minerva Martinez of Royal City, Dorothy Butcher of Wasilla, Ted Jr. Martinez of Orting, Wash., Irene/Thaddeus Pfeiffer of Tacoma, Wash. and Melisa/Felipe Araujo of Othello, Wash., 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and prayers during this time. |
Paula Zuniga Martinez Sanchez - 2010 (married to Juan Sanchez)
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Our most loving, kindhearted mother and grandmother, Paula Martinez Sanchez, passed away February 1, 2010 in the loving arms of her family.
She was born April 2,1924 to Adolfo and Josefina Martinez in Del Rio, TX. She married Juan Sanchez, then later migrated from Texas to the Yakima Valley in 1941. Mom was a loving person who took care of all her children and grand-children. She was often known as the neighborhood babysitter. Our mother was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Aloysius Church in Toppenish. Her hobbies of crocheting, quilt work, and cooking for family wedding receptions were some of her greatest skills. Our greatest memory of her was her Sunday meals she would prepare for the entire family with warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Come springtime she would proudly prepare her garden for her beautiful roses. Paula is survived by her seven children, Ernesto and Linda Sanchez; Frank and Irma Sanchez; Esmeralda Lopez; Epifanio and Jeannie Sanchez; Andy and Inocencia Sanchez; Juan and Mary Sanchez; and Nora and Alex Moreno. Also, survived by twenty grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grand-children; and fifteen great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Jose Martinez (Yakima); Adolfo Martinez (Moses Lake); Rudy Martinez (Royal City); and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one great- granddaughter. Our family would like to thank Dr. Sauerwein, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospice, and Toppenish Nursing Home and Rehab. And a special thanks to all the friends and extended family for all the loving support during our mothers illness. Viewing will be held from 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm. on Thursday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm. on Thursday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Toppenish. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 5, 2010 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com. |
Teresa Garcia Martinez* - 1991 (wife of Francisco Martinez)
Obituary located in Sanchez Family
Petra Arteaga Torres Martinez - 2013 (wife of Jose Jesus Martinez)
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Petra T. Martinez, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully Friday, December 20, 2013 at home surrounded by family. Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on at 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 27, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Felipe Pulido, celebrant. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L. N.E., Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserchapel.com
Petra was born in Del Rio, Texas to Francisco and Petra Arteaga Torres on February 23, 1925. She married Jose Jesus Martinez in February of 1943. They relocated to Toppenish, Washington after 4 years of Jose’s US Army service, they were able to come home and start a family. Jose and Petra were blessed with 8 children and in 1966 moved to Moses Lake and called it home. They owned and operated the service station “Joe’s Time Station” on West Broadway from the late 60’s until the mid 70’s. She is survived by their 8 children; Olga Hernandez, Moses Lake, Jose “Joe” Jr. (Josie), Moses Lake, Gloria (Juan) Rodriguez, Moses Lake, Ric (Angela) Martinez, Mt. Vernon, WA, Frank (Linda) Martinez, Moses Lake, Hilda (Alejandro) Morales, El Paso, Texas, Elizur (Prajedes) Martinez, Salem, Oregon and Domingo “Mingo” (Evelyn) Martinez, Moses Lake; 37 grandchildren; 88 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death in death by her husband Jose, her parents, her 7 siblings, one son-in-law, Ramiro Hernandez; 2 grandchildren and one great grandson. |
Katherine Cerna Martinez - 2021 (wife of Adolfo Martinez)
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Katherine Cerna Martinez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on May 30,2021 at the age of 96.
Katherine was born May 20 th, 1925 in Lompoc, California to Tomas and Felicitas Ortiz Cerna. She was raised in Wyoming in a family of 16 children. Her father Tomas and mother Felicitas were from Mexico and made a living farming. The family moved to various states during her childhood looking for work until they planted their roots in the Yakima Valley. Katherine then worked in her father’s gas station/convenience store in Toppenish where she would eventually meet the love of her life, Adolph Martinez. In 1948 Katherine eloped with Adolph when she was 23 years old. She bore her first child Tom the day after her 24th birthday. Five more children were born to Adolph and Katherine including Teresa, Rick, Alex, Art and Roger. The family moved from Toppenish to Moses Lake in 1960 where Adolph gained employment farming for John Pritchard. In addition to raising her six children and being a mother to numerous others, Katherine also worked in the Potato Industry. In 1969 she began working at Sunspice where she worked as Head Grader until her retirement. Katherine treasured her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and could be often found in the kitchen making masa for tortillas and helping the grandchildren roll them out. She loved keeping her hands busy and could always be seen either cooking, cleaning, knitting or crocheting. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful crocheted handiwork, her delicious homemade fresh tortillas, and her bowlful of tacos at her sons’ and grandkids’ ballgames. After Adolph’s passing, Katherine went to live with her son Alex and daughter in law, Debbie where she was greatly loved and cared for right up to her passing. All her children and grandchildren would visit her often. She is survived by her four loving sons, Tom (Sharon Holmes), Alex (Debbie Doran Martinez), Art (Brenda Dodgen Martinez) and Roger (Eileen Englar Martinez), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph and her two children Rick Martinez and Teresa Senn, a great granddaughter, Blakely Quinn La Grave and a great grandson, Landon Edward St. Marie. A very special thank you to Katherine’s excellent caregivers Lea Bolyard, Katie Flick, Sarah Williams, and her niece Gloria Rodriguez for loving and caring for Katherine as if she were their own mother/grandmother. The family greatly appreciated the amazing care they gave her. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 4th, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837. Rosary will be outside at 9:00 am, followed by Mass at 10:00 am. Burial will be at Pioneer Memorial Gardens, 14403 Road 2 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837. A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge, 814 N. Stratford Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. |
Josephine Gonzales Martinez - 2014 (wife of Jose Martinez)
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Josephine Martinez, 85 of Union Gap, Washington, died September 11, 2014 in Union Gap.
Josephine (Josie) was born on August 26, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, to Jesus and Jesucita Gonzales. She was raised and went to school in Denver. As a young girl she enjoyed spending time with her grandmother Gorgita Orneles in downtown Denver, Co. Together they saw many midnight movies. She got a pleasure walking downtown Denver with her brother Lucio to buy comic books. Josie moved to Washington State in 1953 from Colorado. Her family lived in a farm labor camp in Crewport until she got married. She worked as a farm laborer for Golden Farms and many other farms in her younger years. Her experience as a farm worker included cleaning sugar beets, twining hops, irrigating corn, picking potatoes, apples and cherries. Josie married the love of her life Jose Martinez in 1952, they lived in Bellingham, WA but settled in Toppenish, WA. They were married for over 60 years. Together they raised ten children in Toppenish. She loved and enjoyed every minute of her life being a mother and spending time with her children. Josie would stop her chores when the kids came from school to play baseball. Josie attended all of her children's baseball games and wrestling matches. Besides raising her children she help raised a number of grandchildren. Josie also took care of her father, Jesus Gonzales,during his last years. She enjoyed also being a big little sister to her two younger sisters Pauline and Lupe. She liked traveling and spending time with her brothers and sisters going to Las Vegas, and California and annually they would get together at Yakima State Fair. Josie is survived by her husband, Jose, four daughters: Gloria (Sergio) Mariscal, Monica Martinez, Veronica (Lupe) Ruiz, Josefina Josefa "JJ" (Raul) Magallen, six sons: Joseph (Rachel) Martinez, Gabriel (Norma) Martinez, Ruben (Cheryl) Martinez, David Martinez, Mario (Toni) Martinez and Marquez "Marcos" Martinez. She had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Lupe (Joe) Hernandez. Josie was preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Jesucita Gonzales, brothers Fidencio Gonzales, Delfino Gonzales, Augustine Gonzales, Simon Gonzales, Lucio Gonzales and Pauline Martinez. |
Isabel Gomez Martinez - 2015 (wife of Teodulo Martinez)
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Isabel Martinez, 78, of Royal City entered into eternal rest December 31st on New Years Eve 2015 after losing a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She died peacefully at home in Royal City with her family by her side.
Born in Denver Colorado on 11/19/1937 to Agapito and Vicenta (Facio) Gomez. She was married Teodulo Rudy Martinez 12/3/53. Isabel and her family moved to Royal City in 1967 where she lived to raise her five children. Isabel attended all the city’s churches and was a lifetime member Saint Michaels Parish. She volunteered at the food banks and taught catechism regularly. Family and friends could often be found visiting at her kitchen table while enjoying delicious meals she had prepared. She was larger then life with her unruly wit and strong love for her family. Roses were her favorite flowers and she kept many in the front yard. At family gatherings Isabel loved to dance with her husband Rudy until the early morning. Isabel is survived by her husband Rudy, and her five children; Cande/Minerva Martinez, Dorothy Butcher, Ted Jr. Martinez, Irene/Thad Pfeiffer, and Melissa/Felipe Araujo; 13 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. The service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 8, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake, WA. In lieu of flowers please make a tribute/memorial donation in honor of Isabel Martinez to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org. |
Francisco "Frank" Martinez Sanchez - 2022 (son of Paula Sanchez)
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It is with sadness we announce the passing of Frank M. Sanchez. On December 1, 2022 Frank left this life to join his love, Irma. Frank was born April 17th, 1941 to Juan and Paula Sanchez in Eagle Pass, Texas. Family was always important to him. At a young age Frank worked to help support his mom, brothers and sisters. His biggest priority was keeping his siblings in school while he worked in the fields. Frank worked in the hops and grapes for many years, before leaving to work for the Toppenish cemetery up until his retirement.
In 1967 Frank was drafted into the army. When he returned home he met the love of his life, Irma. They eloped in 1970 and then later married in a church ceremony surrounded by family. Frank would tell everyone she kidnapped him, but Frank and Irma were inseparable. They had one son, Steven. Steven and Frank would spend hours working together in their woodshop. Frank loved being near home surrounded by family. He also loved being a grandpa. Frank is survived by his son Steven (Kindra), his sisters Nora (Alex) and Mary, brothers Ernie (Linda), Andy (Tencha), Johnny (Mary), and Epi (Jeannie), grandkids Elyse, Jace, Avery, Caitlin and numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family members. We would like to thank Marilynn who took excellent care of him after Irma’s passing. |
Maria Irma Moreno Sanchez - 2022 (wife of Francisco "Frank" Sanchez)
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Maria Irma Sanchez passed away August 16, 2022 in Toppenish, WA with loved ones near. She was born November 16, 1942 to Augustina and Francisco Moreno in Edinburg, Texas. Irma moved to Washington after high school. She started working at the El Ranchito in 1967. She worked there for 47 years where she held numerous positions from tortilla making, to cooking, and ending her career as the account manager.
She met the love of her life, Frank Sanchez, in 1969. After 6 short months, they eloped. On May 1st of 1972, they welcomed their son, Steven. Family was very important to Irma. She loved everyone who stopped by for a visit and insisted that they leave with a full stomach. Irma especially loved being a grandma to her 4 grandchildren. She would go out of her way to do anything they needed. She even learned how to work Zoom so Caitlin could attend her preschool class during COVID. Grandma was Caitlin's favorite person, always wanting to be by her side. The parents of Sophia and Caitlin are very grateful for the years Irma took such special care of them. They were loved and cherished by her. She was a member of St Aloysius Catholic church where she volunteered each week. She is the godmother to many children. Irma had extra love to give. She opened her heart and home to foster children for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents Augustina and Franscico Moreno, brother Frank Moreno, and sister Imelda Moreno. Irma is survived by her husband Frank Sanchez, son Steven(Kindra), brother Alejandro Moreno(Nora), and sister Angie Perez. Grandchildren Caitlin(5), Avery(13), Jace(17), and Elyse(19). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. We would like to thank the staff at HeartLinks Hospice. We are grateful for the help and guidance we received from December. We would also like to thank Marilynn James-Teeias for all the help taking care of Irma during her last days. |
Andres Martinez Sanchez - 2023 (son of Paula Sanchez)
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July 9, 1948 ~ July 19, 2023 (age 75)
Born on July 9, 1948, he was the fifth child born to Juan and Paula Sanchez of Toppenish, Washington. Andy had six siblings: Ernie, Frank, Mary, Epi, Johnny, and Nora. He spent his formative years in Toppenish, where he like many others before him left school in pursuit of work. He met and fell in love with Inocencia (Perez). They were married on September 30, 1967. As the years passed and their love grew, so did their family. Together, they welcomed three beautiful children, Michael, Monica, and Rebecca (Freddie). Andy spent his years watching his family grow and supporting them in every aspect of their lives. He was the proud grandpa to ten grandchildren: Shanthel, Brittnee, Natashia (Gabriel), Jordan, Samuel, Anthony, Arianna, Kaylee, Diego, and Mateo and eleven great grandchildren: JayJ, Aneisa, Zaniah, Lailani, Triton “TJ”, Damian, London, Samuel “Bubby”, Kaylani, Dominick, and Mia. He was a man of few words, but with a heart full of love and a lifetime of laughs. A devoted family man, Andy enjoyed following and supporting his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids in their athletic and academic achievements. His work ethic has and always will be an influential part of his legacy. Andy worked for 33 years at the Safeway plant and was forced into early retirement due to plant relocation to Canada. Not being able to stand retirement for very long, Andy began working at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where he received fulfillment through serving his community and establishing relationships with parishioners and priests throughout the years. In December 2022 he officially retired after nearly 20 years of service due to his declining health. In addition to his work at the church, Andy would also spend time volunteering at the Grandview Food Bank, where he did so for 12 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank, and his daughter Monica. Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Recitation of Holy Rosary at 4:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Grandview, WA with Burial to follow at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, WA. Those wishing to sign Andres online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. |
Teresa Cerna Martinez Senn - 2018 (daughter of Adolfo Martinez)
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Teresa M. Senn, 67, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Teresa was born on June 10, 1950 in Toppenish, Washington, daughter of Adolfo and Katherine (Cerna) Martinez. She graduated from Moses Lake High School and had worked for Boeing Employees Credit Union before moving back to Moses Lake. Teresa enjoyed cooking and playing cards. Survivors include her significant other, Tony Fielding; mother, Katherine Martinez; four brothers, Tom (Sharon Holmes) Martinez, Roger (Eileen) Martinez, Alex (Debbie) Martinez and Art (Brenda) Martinez; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Adolfo Martinez and brother, Rick Martinez |
Ruben Henry "Rick" Martinez - 2009 (son of Adolfo Martinez)
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Ruben H. “Rick” Martinez, 58, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home Sunday, September 6, 2009 after a long illness. Rick was born September 1, 1951 in Toppenish, WA to Adolfo and Katherine (Cerna) Martinez. Rick attended schools in Moses Lake and from High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 18. He served for a year in Vietnam and was later Honorably Discharged in 1972, earning several medals. Rick loved to work on vehicles, hunting and fishing. He was known for his big heart and always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. Rick loved it when his family and friends would just drop in and visit with him and we all will certainly miss those visits. He will especially be missed by his two sons Derek and Jeremy. Rick and Diane met in Chanute, KS and lived there until they moved to Washington state so Rick could be closer to his family. Rick has also left numerous family and friends in Kansas who have been touched by his life and they will greatly miss him. Rick is survived by his dear family: sons Derek and wife Daphne Martinez, Jeremy Martinez, life partner and mother of his two sons Diane L. Pefley, parents Adolfo and Katherine Martinez, brothers Tomas and wife Arlenne Martinez, Alex and wife Debbie Doran-Martinez, Art and wife Brenda Martinez, Roger and wife Eileen Martinez all of Moses Lake, WA and sister Teresa Senn of Seattle; 3 grandsons Little Derek, Dreyton and Darius Martinez with one more grandson Davin, to arrive very soon, along with several nieces, nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, along with many, many friends. Viewing and visitation with Rick’s family will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, September 12, in Carver Family Funeral Home, 1217 E. Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2009 in Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, 431 E. Brown Ave., Moses Lake with Pastor Ryan Simmons officiating. Burial and concluding services will immediately follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden. Dad, we will miss you more than you know, and will love you always and forever, Derek and Jeremy
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Alicia Sanchez - 2023 ( Grand daughter of Paula Sanchez)
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On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Alice Sanchez, our beloved Tia, sister, daughter, cousin, niece, and friend passed away at age 66.
She was born in Yakima, WA to Ernesto M. Sanchez and Geneva (Vicky) Sanchez on September 7, 1957. Alice attended Toppenish High School and graduated in 1975. Alice is survived by her parents Ernesto M. Sanchez (Linda), and C Sanchez, sister Cindy Alaniz (Israel), brother Ernie Sanchez Jr., nephews Kyle, and Lance Alaniz, and niece Marisol Sanchez, whom she refered to as her kids. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Aloysius Church at 11 AM. |
Janie Vijarro - 2021 (2nd wife, married to Tranquilino Vijarro; 1st wife, Enedina Martinez)
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Valley Hills Funeral Home
After a month-long fight with Covid-19, Janie Ibarra Vijarro was called to be with her heavenly father on January 16, 2021. Janie was born April 18, 1948 in Uvalde, Texas to Alfredo and Guadalupe Ibarra. It was here that Janie lived for 35 years and had her four children, Robert, Joanne, Daniel, and Laura. While she didn't call Texas home anymore, it still held a special place in her heart as she had countless family and friends there. Janie moved to Washington state on March 25, 1983. It was here in Washington that she laid down her roots. While she worked at the Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic for over 20 years, it wasn't until she started selling real estate that she found her calling. She loved helping people and this was one of her ways she was able to do so. Janie was married to Tranquilino Vijarro and together they made a life in Toppenish and later in Zillah. Combined they had 12 children, 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. To say her life was blessed with love is an understatement. She made sure each of her children and grandkids felt loved and cherished. And she did have a knack at spoiling her grand babies. Janie could be found talking on the phone, showing houses, picking up grandkids from school, cheering them on on the sidelines, at Starbucks getting her Caramel Macchiato or at McDonald's picking up her sweet tea or a chocolate dipped cone. No matter what she was doing or where she went, she always wore a smile on her face. Janie sat on the Toppenish Food Bank Board, was an active member at St. Aloysius Catholic Church and was an Associate Member of the Sisters of the Holy Name. She had a passion for the church and living and breathing its teachings. She knew that our time on earth is limited and our true life begins in heaven. Janie is preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Guadalupe Ibarra, her brother, Santiago Ibarra, sisters, Maria Elena Rodriguez and Guadalupe Lopez, and her son, Victor Vijarro. She is survived by her husband, Tranquilino Vijarro, her children, Robert Terrazas (Meme) of Zillah, Joanne Fernandez of Toppenish, Daniel Terrazas (Cheryl) of Waxahachie, Laura Terrazas (Mike) of Moxee, Hector Vijarro (Chana) of Bend, Ramiro Vijarro (Kim) of Spokane, Inez Vijarro of Yakima, Eddy Vijarro(Cindy) Clarkston, Rita Vijarro (Shaunda) of Yakima, David Vijarro of Seattle and Lucy Walden (Tom) of Anchorage. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when COVID restrictions are lifted. |
Sanchez Family - Descendants of Maria Aurora, Eulalia and Refugia Sanchez and spouses
SANCHEZ FAMILY OBITUARIES
The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They are included to preserve the memory of each family member. Notes: An asterisk symbol (*) denotes an unpublished obituary. Pictures or additional pictures may have been added. Click on the descendant name to view the obituary, click again to hide the obituary
The following obituaries are have not been edited, they appear as written for publication. They are included to preserve the memory of each family member. Notes: An asterisk symbol (*) denotes an unpublished obituary. Pictures or additional pictures may have been added. Click on the descendant name to view the obituary, click again to hide the obituary
Jose Manuel Ramirez - 2020 (Son of Refugia Sanchez)
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On Monday, July 27th, 2020, Jose Manuel Ramirez, loving husband and father of five, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Mountain View. He was 91.
Jose was born on January 7th, 1929, in Texas, to Juan and Maria Del Refugio. He moved to Mountain View, CA, in 1944 and became a carpenter, and he was known for his skill and work ethic. He was drafted during the Korean War and served two years in the United States Army, from 1952-1954. He then returned to the US and began building his home, completed in 1955, where he raised his family and lived for the rest of his life. He married Gloria on January 10th, 1959, and that year also completed work helping construct St. Athanasius Church on Rengstorff Ave. Jose had a passion for fishing, camping, and cooking, and was known for his amazing home-cooked meals. He lived a life of service, volunteering for his church on the building and maintenance committee, hospitality committee, and as an usher. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2356, and the Knights of Columbus, and was often seen by his grandchildren serving food or helping coach basketball free throws at St. Joseph Mountain View Catholic School. A proud, lifelong member of the Carpenters Union Local 217, he regularly volunteered at the annual Summer Picnic. His sharp wit and mischievous grin will live on in our memories. Jose is survived by his wife Gloria, his children Maria, Raul, Gloria, Anita, and Christina, his sister Dolores, his grandchildren Johnny, Lucas, Jesse, Mellisa, Marcus, and Amanda, as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. |
Gloria Olivo Ramirez - 2024 (wife of Jose Manuel Ramirez)
Center - Gloria High School
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Gloria Ramirez passed away on July 25, 2024, at her home in Mountain View. She was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Manuel Ramirez, her parents Epifanio and Eva Olivo, and her siblings Arthur Olivo and Ida Sallas. She is survived by her siblings, Robert Olivo and Dolores Olivo; her five children, Maria, Raul, Gloria, Anita, and Christina; her grandchildren, Johnny, Lucas, Jesse, Marcus, Mellisa, and Amanda; and her great grandchildren, Angel, Abagail, Joshua, and Jackson.
Gloria was born on October 28, 1930, in Colorado City, Texas. Her family moved to Brawley, California, in 1935. She attended Brawley High for two years. Her family then moved to Mountain View in 1947, and she graduated from Mountain View High in 1949. Gloria’s faith was always important to her, so at age 21 she joined the Helpers of the Holy Souls Convent in San Francisco. From there she traveled to St. Louis and New York with the nuns. She left the convent after 5 years, returned to Mountain View, and met and married Jose Manuel Ramirez. Gloria was a founding and active member of St. Athanasius Parish on Rengstorff Avenue. She was a bilingual teacher’s aide at Northwood School in San Jose. She was a wonderful, compassionate person who gave us many years of warmth, joy, and affection. Please celebrate her life with us. |
Teresa Garcia Martinez* - 1991 (daughter of Refugia Sanchez and wife of Francisco Martinez)
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She never knew her grandparents and barely knew her father as she was eight years old when her father died. Finally making contact with her father’s sister Anita Garcia Lay in the 1970s, she found some sense of satisfaction in knowing about her ancestry. Living in the Tiny House, she lived in close proximity to her mother, brother and two sisters. Her eldest sister Loreto lived in the same town but they could only visit on weekends or holidays.
The Tiny House did not have a telephone for a long time until a phone line was attached to the big house in what was then called a party-line, it was a second phone on the same telephone line. It was then that mom was able to call Loreto as often as she wanted. Her call however could be interrupted by someone in the big house who also wanted to make a call. My mother didn’t have interest in making friendships but loved to be around family and looked forward to family gatherings and didn’t mind being the center of attention. She lacked the talent to play a musical instrument, sing a song or tell a good story but she could recite a story with a punchline (tell a joke). To family members that is how she is remembered. Her upbringing taught her to be a minimalist and in her early married years there was no room for collections created by hobbies. This trend continued throughout her life. Even unused kids’ toys would be considered disposable. Her one interest was in nurturing house plants, specifically the African Violet, she would be delighted to see one or more flourish under her care. Although, the Gardenia was her favorite flower. At home we spoke Spanish, when I first went to school, I didn’t understand English very well. Mrs. Stevenson asked her students to bring a paper sack to school, all I understood was to bring something to class but didn’t know what to bring. My mother helped me create a project using iron-on stencils and water colors. She sent me off to school with the project we created and also with wilted lettuce and other vegetables for our classroom mascot, a rabbit named Portola. I turned in my project that I thought my teacher wanted as well as a paper sack with vegetables. The paper sacks were used to make Halloween masks. I remember that she took me to several appointments with an allergy doctor in San Jose about 13 miles away. We would walk quite a distance: down Gabriel Ave. to Ortega, Ortega to the railroad tracks, then take a “locals” shortcut through open fields to Castro City Market, cross the railroad tracks to Evelyn Rd. and to the Greyhound bus stop. We would then travel about an hour on the bus then change to a city bus to get to our destination. She would always pack a lunch that I would eat on the bus, a deviled egg sandwich. My brothers and sisters brought her joy as family was very important to her. I remember on two occasions when I was sure that I brought her true joy, when I returned from Vietnam and when I announced my engagement to Janet. All of her mothering must have finally felt worthwhile. |
Aurora Garcia del Real* - 2004 (daughter of Refugia Sanchez)
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Aurora was undoubtedly named after Refugia’s sister Maria Aurora. Everyone knew her as Lola. Lola loved children, she was a very likable person because she was kind and gentle. She was very photogenic and always the best looking lady at the dances. According to Ruben Cabello, men at dances were afraid of asking her to dance for fear of rejection. After all she could have her pick of anyone.
The few pictures used in the book “In Search of a Better Life” were selected to fit the story but there were so many pictures of her to choose from that I decided to include them in a special section of the ancestry website at MMPublishing depress the button above labeled “LOLA.“ She was 36 years old when she married Alberto Del Real. Alberto was a World War II Veteran who was working as a forklift operator in a cannery where Lola was working. Growing up, I would always receive a card from her for every occasion. When I was in the military, she would send me soft green socks, especially welcomed during monsoon season. Alberto and Lola attended all of the family events and on several occasions lived in one of Juan Cabello’s apartments. Lola was very close to her sister Loreto and seemed to enjoy living with family. Janet and I visited Alberto and Lola in their home at a time when they lived close to our house in Sunnyvale. She gave us a free standing display cabinet that we now are using to display items for our 50th anniversary. |
Benjamin Sanchez Baez - 2009 (son of Maria Aurora Sanchez)
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Apr. 17, 1908 - March 23, 2009 Resident of Fremont Benjamin S. Baez, Age 100, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 23, 2009. Benjamin was born on April 17, 1908 in Leon Guanajuato, México. He married the love of his life, Hermalinda Bonilla, in November 1939 in Del Rio, Texas. They were married for 61 years, until her death in 2001. The couple and their four young children, Irma, Magdalenda, Hermalinda and Benjamin Jr. moved to Texas in 1948. A few months later, they moved west and settled in Fremont, California. One of Benjamin's first jobs in the Bay Area was in construction. He was one of the workers who helped build the General Motors Plant in Fremont. Benjamin also worked for the Frank E. Booth Cannery in Centerville, Leslie Salt Company, and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. Benjamin got the biggest joy in life from his four children, nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was blessed by a love or reading, particularly the newspaper, which he read without ever needing glasses. Benjamin also loved boxing, walking, bicycling, driving around town in his El Camino and traveling with family and friends to Mexico and Canada. He was a masterful magician who loved making money appear out of his grandchildren and great grandchildren's ears. Benjamin did have one vice. He loved to drink a half-glass of beer at bedtime. Maybe that's why he never had to take any medications. In addition to his wife, Benjamin was preceded in death by grandson Sammy Ayala in 1972 and son-in-law Jerry Escobedo in 1994. He is survived by his daughter Irma and her husband Sam Ayala of Roseville, Magdalenda and her husband David Lozano of Fremont, Hermalinda and her husband Manfred Pleger of Fremont and Benjamin and Virginia Baez of Wallace, as well as sisters Francisca Zapata of Mountain View and Bertudes Flores of Ceres. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 11am - 3pm at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward. A celebration mass will take place on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 37891 Second Street in Fremont. A graveside service will immediately follow the mass at Chapel of the Chimes. Chapel of the Chimes 510-471-3363
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Mar. 28, 2009. |