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Michael A Logoluso, Sr. (75) passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on the morning of June 6, 2022. Michael was born in Madera, CA on March 6, 1947 to Tony M. and Maxine M. Logoluso where he was raised on the family farm with his younger siblings. He attended Ripperdan Elementary School and graduated from Madera High School in 1965. Michael attended Reedley College before farming full time with his father and later establishing his own farming operation. He enjoyed raising grapes for cannery, wine and raisins before retiring in 2012. 

Michael is survived by his two children, Michael A. Logoluso Jr. and his wife Kristi of Fresno, CA; and Michelle Hunter and her husband Scott of Atwater, CA. He is the grandfather to Macy and Morgan Logoluso; and Mitch, Zach and Ellery Hunter. He is also survived by his sister Suzanne Linder and her husband Milton; and brother Rick Logoluso and companion Palmira Braga, all residing in Madera, CA. 

Kaylee Evison (28) born on June 25 1993 and passed away on June 2 2022. Kaylee was born and raised in Madera, California. She is survived by her Mother Kristi Gonzales and Father Ronald Evison, sister Miranna Evison, younger brother Noah Evison and Grandmothers Pamela Lowery and Judy Counterman. She is preceded in death by her aunt Stella Gonzales. Kaylee leaves behind numerous aunts and uncles and cousins who love her dearly.

Anyone who knew Kaylee knows that she was an extremely talented and passionate makeup artist. Kaylee graduated with honors from Paul Mitchell. She was also in the works to getting her Esthetician license. You could count on all things beauty when it came to Kaylee. In her free time, she enjoyed going to concerts, her favorite city San Francisco, which she also did all throughout her childhood with her mother, Kristi. She also spent a lot of time with her family. She loved going to her aunt Jodi's and spending time with her cousins Breana, Tristan and Josh.

Frank and Arline Vincent recently passed away just months part. Frank Vincent was born January 30, 1937 to William Standley Vincent and Myrtle Braithwaite. Frank passed away March 22 in Madera, CA. His services were held April 2 at Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah. Arline Hall was born January 4, 1936, in Payson, Utah to James Armond Hall and Naomi Finlayson. Arline passed away May 6 in Madera, CA

Frank and Arline were married in Southern California in 1955 where they started their family and resided for a number of years. They and their children then relocated to Ohio but didn’t stay long as it was too far from family and nothing like Utah. So, they returned to Madera, CA for the remainder of their lives. Madera was home, where they finished raising their children and enjoyed many memories with their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Douglas "Doug" Gene Melikian (75), of Fresno, CA passed away on April 19, 2022 at St Agnes Medical center. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and his hilarious sense of humor. Whether you believed his stories, he truly brought life to the party.

Doug was born on February 1, 1947 to Buck and Mary Koligian Melikian who farmed in rural Madera County where he attended grammar school at Easton Arcola and graduated from Madera High School Class of 1965 shortly after, he attended Fresno City College. The Melikian Family were prominent members of the Madera Community where his father served on the School Board, and his mother was a member of the well known Koligian Family of Fresno. The Melikian Family were also members of St. Paul Armenian Church of Fresno.

Agnes Lucy Loquaci (94) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Agnes Lucy Loquaci, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully snuggled safely in her home surrounded by her family on April 23, 2022, 18 days after celebrating her 94th birthday.

Agnes was born in Fresno, Calif on April 5, 1928 to Albert and Lucy Bagdazian. Five years later her sister Margie was born. She grew up on a farm in Mendota, Calif. surrounded by cantaloupes and pomegranate trees. She attended Tranquility High School where she played the drums in the school band. After graduating in 1947, she attended business college in Fresno while living at the YWCA. Returning to Mendota to work for a CPA, Agnes met the love of her life – Edward Loquaci of Madera. They were married in 1950 and soon thereafter welcomed son Stephen in 1951, daughter Carol in 1952 and daughter Gail in 1961.

Elvis Wayne Scroggins (91), a native of Altus, OK and a resident of Madera for 24 years and a former resident of San Jose, CA, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Madera 2nd Ward and served in various areas in the church. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Navy.

Wayne drove truck most all of his life. He moved countless numbers families for Mayflower and finished his career with CTS Trucking. In all he spent 50 plus years serving people in the area of logistical cartage.