John Colegrove Sims, Jr
Sep 29, 2026
John C. Sims, Jr, born April 14, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, lifted off peacefully in his sleep on September 29, 2026. He was known by many family and friends as Jay, Pop to his kids, and Pappa to his grandchildren. Born to John and Gladys Sims, he grew up in Rockville Centre, New York with his parents and younger brother,...
Karl Arthur Nickel
Sep 28, 2026
Karl Arthur Nickel
July 13, 1942 – September 28, 2026
Karl Arthur Nickel, 84, of Lake Forest, California, passed away on September 28, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Inglewood, California.
Karl spent his entire career with Pacific Bell, staying with the company through its many mergers and name changes until his retirement. He took great pride in his work,...
Elisa Hernandez
Sep 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Elisa Hernandez
Elisa Hernandez, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27th. She was a longtime resident of the Laguna Woods community.
Elisa was a loving mother who cherished her family above all else. She found her greatest happiness in being surrounded by the people she loved and treasured the time spent together creating memories.
She loved working...
Richard Anthony Santoni
Sep 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Richard Anthony Santoni
Richard Anthony Santoni
Richard Anthony Santoni was born in New York on June 2, 1942, to Pacifico and Carmela Santoni. He joined his older siblings, Frank, Robert, and Lena. At the age of five, his family moved to Los Angeles, where Richard would build a life centered around faith, family, service, and his lifelong love...
Lila Paydarfar
Sep 23, 2026
Lila Yazdi Paydarfar passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Orange County, California, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old.
Born on March 6, 1935, in Qazvin, Iran, Lila was the daughter of Sadegh Yazdi and Massumeh Baigum Mortazavi. She grew up alongside her siblings Kazem, Ismail, Ebrahim, Mahin, Ali, and Mina. She was preceded in death...
Stuart Loren Grant
Sep 22, 2026
Stuart L. Grant, 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 22, 2026. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of family, friendship, service, professional accomplishment, and an unwavering belief in the power of a positive attitude.
Born on August 4, 1937, in Salem, Oregon, to Leonard and Hazel, Stuart grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He...
Josephine Rahmatulla
Sep 18, 2026
Josephine Rahmatulla1929 – 2026
Josephine Rahmatulla, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in September 2026 at the age of 97. Surrounded by her loving children and caregivers, she closed a remarkable chapter of a life defined by faith, family, compassion and quiet strength.
Jo, as she preferred to be called, was known for her warm and...
Patricia Ann Bradley
Sep 18, 2026
Patricia Ann Bradley, born June 12, 1943, in New York, NY, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Ivy Park, a senior care facility in Mission Viejo. Many friends, including her mother, knew her as Patty Ann. She was born to Robert and Margaret Hessler. Her one brother, Robert Hessler, is married to Cheryl, and she...
Robert Kim
Sep 13, 2026
Please join us in remembering Robert. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Dora Gonzalez
Sep 10, 2026
Obituary for Dora Galindo de GonzalezOctober 23, 1933 – September 10, 2026
Dora Galindo de Gonzalez, beloved mother, grandmother, and woman of profound faith, entered eternal rest on September 10, 2026, at her home in San Clemente, California. She was 92 years old.
Born on October 23, 1933, in Presidios, Durango, Mexico, Dora was the daughter of Abel and Elisa Galindo. She...
Steve Kwangsok An
Sep 6, 2026
Steve Kwangsok An passed away peacefully at home in Laguna Woods on September 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on December 13, 1947, in South Korea, he left this world surrounded by the love of his immediate family, who prayed, held his hands, and worshiped by his side in his final moments.
Steve lived with deep devotion, steady strength,...
Joy Ann Vogel
Aug 21, 2026
Joy Ann Vogel passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99. Born on May 10, 1927, in Tulare, California, in the heart of California's Central Valley and a fourth-generation Californian, Joy was the daughter of Evelyn "Evie" and Ralph "Kenneth" Sturgeon. She was preceded in death by her beloved older sister, Donna Sturgeon.
Joy's childhood was...
Michael David Wright
Aug 19, 2026
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Michael David Wright
The Intensity of Truth: An Actor of Fearless Humanity
April 30, 1956 – August 19, 2026
Michael David Wright, the magnetic and fiercely committed actor whose performances brought raw truth and aching humanity to some of film and television’s most complicated characters, passed away peacefully in California on August 19, 2026. He was 70...
Joe Tiao
Aug 19, 2026
Joe Tiao, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, California, due to complications from his hospitalization for pneumonia. He was 93 years old.
Born on October 18, 1932, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Joe’s life was a testament to perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. Embodying the principles of hard work...
Micaela Sanchez
Aug 15, 2026
Please join us in remembering Micaela. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Elke Albers Standish
Aug 12, 2026
With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we reflect on the life of Elke Albers Standish, who passed away on August 12, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California, after an unexpected, brief illness. Born on September 4, 1942, in Barsinghausen, Germany, Elke’s earthly journey lasted eighty-three remarkable years filled with adventure, kindness, and devotion to her community and those she loved.
Elke arrived...
Lorraine Marie Morales
Aug 12, 2026
Lorraine Marie Morales, beloved daughter of Santa Ana, California, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at her home in Dana Point, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 24, 1950, Lorraine’s life spanned nearly 76 years, during which she touched many lives with her kindness, strength, and unwavering grace.
Lorraine is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters, Michele and Adella;...
Carol Mary Reilly
Aug 10, 2026
Carol Mary Reilly, born on April 10, 1954, in Iselin, New Jersey, passed away on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a wife to Rich, a sister to her three siblings Joan, Lori, and Steve, a mother to her two children Erin and Chris, and a grandmother to her four granddaughters Annie, Melanie, Evie, and Olive....
Henrietta Olufemi Ulinfun
Aug 10, 2026
Mrs. Henrietta Olufemi Ulinfun, 90, of Irvine, California, formerly of Lagos, Nigeria, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Henrietta was born on September 10, 1936, in Sobe, Edo State, Nigeria. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Throughout her life, Henrietta was known for her kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and unwavering love...
Edward Neal Linderfelt
Aug 9, 2026
Edward Neal LinderfeltFebruary 7, 1939 – August 9, 2026
Edward Neal “Ed” Linderfelt, 87, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away on August 9, 2026.
Ed was born on February 7, 1939, in San Diego, California, the son of Hal Raymond Linderfelt and Pauline Ann Milhalik.
Ed attended Fairfield College Preparatory School and later studied at the University of Oklahoma before returning to Connecticut,...
