Frank A. Logoluso (93) died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Fresno, California. He was the son of Pantaleo and Grazzia Logoluso, immigrants from Bari, Italy. He was the 9th of 12 children, and the youngest son. He farmed from an early age, and in 1946 began Logoluso Brothers with his four older brothers.
In the early 1970’s, he began Frank A. Logoluso Farms, which continues today, and includes the fourth generation of the Logoluso Family. He began with wine and raisin grapes, and diversified over the years to include table grapes, cherries, apricots, almonds, and pistachios. He was one of the first grape growers to obtain a cannery contract for Thompson seedless grapes in California. At his peak, he farmed over 10,000 acres in 4 counties in California.
Carolyn Chloe Felix (81) passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Carolyn is the daughter of Martin and Catherine Calaway. Carolyn was a long time resident of Madera, and was a graduate of Madera High School. Carolyn’s family ran their own business, Calaway's Drugs, for many years in Madera. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Ernest (Ernie) Donald Fernandez (93) went to be with the Lord January 18, 2018.Ernie was born in Livingston, California May 24, 1923; his parents were Cruz(born in Firebaugh, CA) and Francise Shiel (born in Hornitos, CA) Fernandez.
Steven “Todd” Bacon (50), a native and lifelong resident of Madera, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2018 at his Madera residence. The son of Charlotte and the late Chuck Bacon. Todd attended local schools and was part owner of the family business, “Bacon Estates”. 
James (Jim) Ernest Chastain (98), a native of Lebam, WA and a resident of Fresno, CA for 3 years, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Fresno. He was a retired aircraft mechanic and a member of Madera First Baptist Church. James was a member of the Senior’s Club in Madera and was a Chaplain for hospice as well as local hospitals such as Valley Children’s Healthcare and the Madera Prison.
