Obituaries

Jeanette Mae Montagna (81)

Jeanette Mae Montagna (81) passed away on November 8, 2018. Jeanette was born on December 10, 1936. She attended Easton Arcola elementary, graduated from Madera High School in 1954, and worked as Office Manager for Oberti Olive for 45 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, gambling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jeanette is survived by her husband of 60 years Mario Montagna, her two daughters Gina and her husband Kerry Near, and Susan and her husband Mark Noel, her son Phillip Montagna, her grandchildren Brooke, John, Kristyn, Alex and Ariana, and her great-grandson John V. Jeanette also leaves behind her brother Louis Pentorali, sister-in-law Kathleen Montagna, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Co-Owner of Perlongo Bakery Passes: Josie Perlongo 89

Josephine “Josie” Perlongo (89) was born November 20th, 1928 and passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2018. She and her family lived in Madera for over 50 years. Josie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother “Nonni”. She was the co-owner of Perlongo Bakery with her husband Sal for 30 years, who preceded her in death in 2005.

The Perlongo family would like to thank Melisa Solis for her compassionate care of our mother, Father James Catalano for his friendship and weekly visits, Hinds Hospice and all of their dedicated nurses, aides, social worker, and chaplain. Many thanks, to all of the wonderful family and friends that gave support during her illness.

Perry Fick (56)

Perry Fick (56) passed away suddenly on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Turlock, California. Perry was born in Oakland, Ca to Perry and Judith Fick on January 28, 1962. Perry was a lifelong resident of Madera, where he worked as a Journeyman for Hy Power Hydraulics. Perry’s love for his job led him to purchase the company and move his family to Turlock just a few short months ago.

Perry was an avid member of the Madera Golf Club, and he also enjoyed camping and water skiing. Perry was one of the founding members of the Madera Youth Football League as well. Perry loved having his whole family together, and his grandchildren meant the world to him.

Brenda Cheryl Rollins (66)

Brenda Rollins (66) passed away peacefully in her Madera home on Sunday, October 28, 2018. She was born in Madera on May 12, 1952 to Daniel “Bud” and Betty Leach. She met her husband Carl Rollins during high school and they married on September 12, 1970. They had two sons, Mark and Rob Rollins. She worked for Chicago Title for 40 years and was a member of Valley West Christian Center. Brenda was an amazing wife, mother, sister, nana, and friend.

Her parents, Bud and Betty Leach, preceded her in death.

Local Baseball Legend is Safe at Home: Eddie Chapa Passes at 88

MADERA - Local baseball legend Eddie Chapa passed away yesterday. The Chapa family said, "Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and coach Eddie Chapa has reached home plate at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family."

Eddie was born to Bertha and Teodoro Chapa on July 21, 1930 in Laredo, Texas. He came to Madera with his dad at an early age of 16 to look for work in May of 1947. They started working in the fields picking peaches, grapes and potatoes.