For The Madera Tribune Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen. Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen passed away on May 25, 2026, in Madera, CA. Born on May 9, 1950, in Sydney, Australia to Betty and Wayne Kilowsky, Cheryl was immediately adopted by Charles and Sadie Penn, for which she was forever grateful. Her parents gave her the best life possible in Vaucluse, a suburb of Sydney on South Head where Macquarie Light and the huge Southern Cross watched over her by night and the Pacific’s

For The Madera Tribune Vern Edwin Cochran. Vern Edwin Cochran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Fresno, California, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Madera, California, Vern was a lifelong resident of Madera County. He was known for his love of fishing, gold panning, cultivating cannabis, and for being a masterful storyteller whose presence brought warmth and laughter to those around him. He is

For The Madera Tribune Brian Roger Zabel. Brian Roger Zabel, the beloved son of Donald Arthur Zabel and Barbara Jean Rodgers, passed away on March 13, 2026. A graduate of Verdugo Hills High School, Brian spent his younger years in Tujunga, California, before moving to Madera, where he spent the last 35 years building his life. An animal lover and dedicated car enthusiast, he spent the majority of his life working as a mechanic, following in his father’s footsteps. Brian was p

For The Madera Tribune Donald Gene Tischmacher. Donald Gene Tischmacher, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2026. Don was born on Feb. 6, 1948, in Madera, California, to Jewel and George Tischmacher. He was the eighth of ten children. He was a proud graduate of Madera High School, Class of 1966. On June 29, 1968, Don married his high school sweetheart, Mildred Hernandez. Shortly after their marriage, he was drafted into the United States Army in October 1968 duri

For The Madera Tribune Patricia Angoria Bearden. Patsy’s life was one of generosity, strength, creativity, and love, a legacy that will continue to live on in the many lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving sons, Eric Bearden and Paul Jones; her beloved granddaughter, Ava Patricia Jones; her brothers Carl Spencer and Jody Lee; sister Robin Lee; and a devoted longtime friend, Bryant Hutchins. Patsy loved on everyone including a host of extended family m

For The Madera Tribune Marie Phyllis Bunch. Marie Phyllis Bunch passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 14, 2026. She was a kind and caring person who you could always count on for her words of encouragement. She was beautiful inside and out, and had a knack for teaching good morals. Marie was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in Oakland, California. She moved to Madera as a young adult, raised 2 children, ran her own business, and met the love of her life, Fred Young Bunch. They mar