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Empty Saddles - Obituaries



Fred O'Dell, 1928-2023

SHANDON, CALIF. – As some of you already know my amazing, funny, loving, talented Dad passed away at age 95.


Wallace Eugene Evans

Santa Cruz Sentinel

APTOS, CALIF. – Wallace Eugene Evans was born August 9, 1933 and died August 27, 2023.


Jeff Moore, Sept. 14, 1937 - Aug. 31, 2023
Imperial Valley (CA) Press

Geoffrey (Jeff) Allan Moore was born in Los Angeles on September 14, 1937, to Dr. Clare and Evelyn Moore and grew up in Alhambra, Calif. He graduated from Alhambra High School in 1955, then went on to earn his college degree from University of California, Davis, graduating in 1960. After college graduation and serving in the Army and National Guard, a livestock supply salesman job brought him to El Centro in 1962. Jeff went on to manage a feedyard, followed by a position buying and selling cattle which then became his life’s career.


Rick Rosaschi on AQHA Super Horse Look Whos Larkin.

Sept. 8, 1954 – October 1, 2023

“The journey is the reward,” and what a journey it has been.
On October 1, 2023, Richard (Rick) Woodrow Rosaschi with his loving wife by his side; along with numerous close friends and family, lost his battle with cancer. There are no words to describe this amazing man. He was a true leader, inspiring and motivating to all those he met. He was always willing to go above and beyond to help others achieve their goals. He built trust and above all, led by example.


Bob Wiley

The Porterville Recorder


Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced that retired Tulare County Sheriff Bob Wiley passed away on August 19 at the age of 87.
Wiley served as the county’s sheriff from 1967 to 1991 and the Bob Wiley Detention Facility north of Visalia in named in his honor.