OBITUARIES

Raul Estrada

82, El Centro

Gloria Hale

77, Imperial

Francisco Zarate

40, Brawley

GLORIA HALE Apr. 13, 1941 - July 11, 2018

Gloria Hale, 77, of Imperial passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 of Cancer/COPD.

Gloria dedicated her life to helping those with developmental challenges for 25 years with the Arc. It is there where a “wing” was named after Gloria recognizing her devotion and love for those she loved so dearly. Gloria gave her life to Jesus and walked with the Lord everyday ministering to those with heavy hearts. Gloria gave of herself in everything she did because that’s what God wanted her to do.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Earl Hale and grandson, Ryan Michael Hale.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Billie Lee Hale; son, Mark Anthony Hale; daughter, Elaine Marie Cassel; son, David, Michael Hale; sisters, Madeline Muller and Marylin Portschy; brother-in-law, Donald Hale; sister-in-law, Felica Hale; nieces, Sylvia Muller Nelson, Linda Muller, Janet Muller, Valerie Muller, Charlene Portschy, Ann Marie Kendall, Darlene Hale, Melissa Hale Alvarado, Teri Silva; nephews, Richard Kendall, Jon Silva, Clem Muller Jr., Rodney Portschy and Franklin Portschy; grandchildren, Christopher Robert Cassel, Regina Leanne Hale and Kameron Leigh Hale; great- grandchildren, Athea Rose Hale-Peterson.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Christ Community Church in El Centro and will be officiated by Pastor Walter Colace.

RAUL ESTRADA Aug. 25, 1935 - July 8, 2018

Raul Estrada, 82, of El Centro passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

He was born on August 25, 1935 in Puruandiro, Michoacan and later married Alice Estrada on October 18, 1957 in Orosi, CA. Raul immigrated to the United States on March 13, 1957. Became a farm labor contractor during the era of Cesar Chavez and then founded Las Palmas in Calexico in 1967.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Estrada; children, Larry Rodriguez, Daniel Estrada, Joseph Estrada, Andres Estrada, Guadalupe Estrada, and Brenda E. Martinez; grandchildren, Vanessa Cota, Lupita Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, Eliana Rodriguez, Daniela Estrada, Raquel Estrada, Daniel Estrada, Jesse Estrada, Joana Estrada, Jessica Estrada, Aryanna Estrada, Jonah Estrada, Aaron Estrada, Andres Estrada, Adrian Estrada, Alec Estrada, Julio Cesar Martinez, Christian Martinez, Kevin Martinez, and Brenda Martinez; great-grandchildren, Sasha Cota, Evelyn Cota, Avelino Cota, Joseph Rodriguez, Leo Kingston Gonzalez, and Apollo Ray Gonzalez; brother, Gregorio Estrada; sister, Tedoroa Valerio and Familia Rosales.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6 p.m., with Rosary being said at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 135 Fourth St. Calexico, CA 92231. Mass will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 135 Fourth St. Calexico, CA 92231. Friends and family are welcome to join a gathering at Las Palms Swampmeet in Calexico after mass.

FRANCISCO “CHICO” SOTO ZARATE Jan. 11, 1978 - July 8, 2018

Francisco Zarate, 40, of Brawley passed away on July 8, 2018 in San Diego, California.

Francisco was born on January 11, 1978 in El Centro, CA, and raised in Brawley, CA, and lived in the Imperial Valley his whole life. Francisco attended school in Brawley and graduated from B.U.H.S. in 1996. He worked as a plumber for the last 10 years. His hobbies included playing softball, riding ATV’s, R.C. Cars, music and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesus and Elena Soto; paternal grandparents, Jose and Antonia Zarate and father, Joe R. Zarate Jr.

Francisco is survived by his mother, Mary Helen Soto; 2nd mother, Rosa D. Moreno; brother, Joseph Soto Zarate; nephew, Joseph Iroquoi Zarate; wife, of 18 years, Jeanette Garcia; children, Bobby (Azahares), Janessa (Mario), Jonathon, and Victoria; grandchildren, Sean Leo and Brian Donnie; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley at 6 to 9 p.m. Mass will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley at 10 a.m.