Portrait of Douglas "Doug" Lombardi

Douglas "Doug" Lombardi

, California

Douglas “ Doug” Lombardi, 84 a lifelong resident of Fresno passed from this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in the comfort of his home following a long and challenging illness. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Carla, nephew Tim Patterson, his wife Tammy, their daughter Lexi, and one of Doug’s sweet caregivers, Chanta.  Doug was born in Fresno to Floyd and Ann Gamber Lombardi. He was a feisty Italian brother, proud of being 100% Italian and having been raised on the west side of Fresno. He proudly served his Country in the Navy on the USS midway. He was a wonderful father and family man, who was a strong practicing cradle- Catholic, who loved GOD and his S.F. Giants and Forty-Niners!Returning to Fresno he began his career in the Building Trades spanning 60 years building homes, remodeling all types of structures, commercial and residential.…

Portrait of Martha P Rodriguez

Martha P Rodriguez

, California

In Loving Memory of Martha Peña RodríguezNovember 25, 1932 – October 8, 2026Our beloved mother, Martha Peña Rodríguez, age 93, was gloriously called home to the house of our Eternal Father on October 8, 2026.Martha was born in Amacueca, Jalisco, Mexico, to Lorenzo Peña and Francisca Pinto. She was the third born of six siblings. Having lost her mother at a young age, Martha experienced many hardships early in life that shaped her into the strong, resilient, and devoted woman she became. She found strength in her faith and considered becoming a missionary. God had other plans for her.In 1961, Martha married the love of her life, Tomás J. Rodríguez. Shortly after, the newlyweds immigrated into the United States in pursuit of building a better life for their future family. Along their journey, they encountered many wonderful people who welcomed and helped them establish their roots in Madera, California. This…

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