For The Madera Tribune The Quintero family gathers around photos of Ralphie after his funeral on March 4, 2021. Maybe you’ve seen her...

For The Madera Tribune From left, Tami Jo Nix, Ellen Beach, Farin Martinez, Wendy Alexander and Tyler Takeda gather for lunch at Black...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo From left are Madera Tribune Sports Editor Tyler Takeda, Tribune columnist Tami Jo Nix and...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo Tami Jo Nix, 69, passed away Monday in Madera. Tami Jo Nix, 69, died May 5, 2025 in...

Courtesy of Tyler Takeda A trip to Disneyland with the Madera Tribune crew in February of 2023. From left are Helen Takeda, Mickey Mouse,...

Remembrances for Tami Jo Nix can be sent to nancys@maderatribune.net . The Madera Tribune has lost another cherished member of our...

Courtesy of Karl Raschdorf Bates and wife Freda. Unorthodox, ‘Wild-West’ lawman wears a new badge The inimitable Ed Bates, Madera...

It is with profound respect and a heavy heart that I share the passing of retired Madera County Sheriff Edward Bryant Bates, who died...