Obituaries

Sep 14, 2025

Carol Kelley Ray, 89, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Mission Viejo, California.

Carol was born on December 7, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Virginia Kelley. She grew up in the Pittsburgh suburbs with her siblings, Gloria and Charles Jr.

At the age of 17,...

Sep 13, 2025

Kimberly Ann Shabazian, born January 29th, 1954 in Los Angeles, passed away after 71 trips around the sun in Lake Forest, CA on September 13th, 2025, after being a long time resident of Laguna Beach.  Born to Evadean and Roger Smith (passed), she is survived by her husband, Steve Shabazian, daughter, Elizabeth Fuerstman, her two siblings, Steve Smith and...

Sep 12, 2025

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Sep 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Yulia Tjiauw

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Yulia Tjiauw, who left us peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 71.

Yulia was born on July 12, 1954, in Jakarta, Indonesia. From the very beginning, she lived a life defined by patience, quiet strength, and...

Sep 9, 2025

Carolyn Anne McGuire Gross

November 11, 1951 – September 9, 2025

Carolyn "Carrie" McGuire Gross passed into eternity on September 9, 2025 in Ranch Mission Viejo, California at the age of 73.

Carrie was born in Glendale, California, the daughter of Adeline and Ronald McGuire. Growing up...

Sep 7, 2025

Obituary for Jyotsna Jyotin Choksey September 13, 1940 – September 7, 2025

Jyotsna Choksey — lovingly known as "Didu" and "Miss Julie" — passed away peacefully on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and friendship that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She brought light into every room she entered, her sweet...

Sep 6, 2025

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Aug 30, 2025

Linda Dahncke passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Lake Forest, California, after a lengthy illness. She was 69.

Linda was born on October 22, 1955, in Downey, California, as Linda Lee Bell, the daughter of Irene S. Bell and Dr. Harold M. Bell Jr. She grew up in Tarzana and graduated from...

Aug 30, 2025

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Aug 29, 2025

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The world of international journalism has lost one of its most esteemed voices. Dr. Uwe...

Aug 27, 2025

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Aug 25, 2025

Kathleen Mary Schoeck (née Venuto), 74, passed away on August 25, 2025, following a courageous three-year battle with endometrial cancer, with her loving family by her side.

Born on May 20, 1951, in Vineland, NJ, to Peter and Helen Venuto, Kathleen was a bright student and proud member of the National Honor Society at Vineland High School....

Aug 24, 2025

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Aug 23, 2025

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Aug 22, 2025

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Aug 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Potter

Robert (Bob) Potter 79, of Mission Viejo, California and formerly of Dubuque, passed away peacefully after a valiant fight with cancer on August 22 in Mission Viejo, California. He was born on March 6, 1946, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Thelma and Arthur Potter. He grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and...

Aug 19, 2025

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Aug 15, 2025

In loving memory of Major Henry Smith III

Major transitioned on the 15th of August 2025 at the age of 83 at his home in Irvine, CA.  Our beloved Husband, Father and Veteran was called to eternal rest after a courageous battle with medical ailments this past year. He was a man of...

Aug 15, 2025

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Aug 14, 2025

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