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  Fernando Edward Holguin, 55 of Lancaster, CA, passed away June 5, 2026. Fernando was born April 26,1971 in Santa Monica, CA. Fernando enjoyed fishing, camping and being around friends and family. He was an NA member and tried to help people when he saw they were struggling with addiction. He accomplished his goal of getting a Truck drivers license. Fernando was full of life. He loved to eat especially at functions his friends attended.  

              ‘Gone, But Not Forgotten’   Don’t think of her as gone away Her journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of her as ...

With profound love and heartfelt remembrance, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mozelle Floyd Hicks, who peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of family and friends. Mozelle Floyd Hicks was born on November 24, 1934, in Wharton, Texas, to Lillie Mae and Charles Floyd. She was the third of nine children born into a close-knit and loving family. At an early age, Mozelle accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and her unwavering faith remained the foundation of her ...

VELMA VIOLA TAYLOR- MCCRARY "COOKIE" WAS BORN IN HARLAN COUNTY KENTUCKY, ON FEBRUARY 11, 1951, TO WILLIAM ROY TAYLOR AND IVITA MAE TAYLOR. SHE WAS THE FIRST BLACK HARLAN MUSETTES IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR THAT LATER TOURED IN EUROPE, AND SANG AT THE VATICAN IN ROME, ITALY. SHE WON EVERY TALENT SHOW SHE ENTERED DURING HER TENURE AT HARLAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL. COOKIE WAS MULTI-TALENTED, ALSO PLAYED THE CLARINET IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR THE HARLAN HIGH SCHOOL DRAGONS. HER VOICE ...

Far above the storm clouds gathering Far above that midnight sky Looking out just past the rainbow Where eagles dare not fly. Out among the ashes Of heroes long since past I will take my place among them When that final die is cast. Let not your heart be troubled That’s what I’ve always heard But I stood for what I believed in With these my final words. For in this life but few things matter In this short time that we have here Leaving nothing behind but our honour The thing ...

Afterglow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. -Helen Lowrie Marshall

Maricela Lopez was a devoted wife, loving mother of five, proud grandmother of three, and talented artist whose creativity and faith touched countless lives. She found joy in creating art, spending time with her family, and sharing her love with those around her. Her strength, kindness, and beautiful spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered.   Feel No Guilt in Laughter Feel no guilt in laughter, she’d know how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile that she is not ...