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Deborah Kay Kirby-Felder

Deborah Kay Kirby-Felder

Mar 5, 2025

Deborah Kay Kirby-Felder, born on September 7, 1952 to parents Larry and Barbara Freeman, departed this Earth on March 5, 2025, after an 18-month battle with stomach cancer. She is survived by her two daughters, Megan Kirby and Ashley Zaldivar, as well as four grandchildren: Kayla, Skyler, Gabriel, and Jordan.

Born and raised in Glendora, CA Debbie...

Tana Seeley Kutz

Tana Seeley Kutz

Mar 5, 2025

TANA SEELEY KUTZ AT THE AGE OF 66 PEACEFULLY PASSSED AWAY FROM PNEUMONIA  AT IMMANUEL HOSPITAL IN OMAHA, NE WITH HER HUSBAND, FAMILY AND FRIENDS SURROUNDING HER.

SHE WAS BORN IN LOGAN, IOWA ON AUGUST  20TH 1958, THE FOURTH  CHILD OF DORRANCE AND ARLENE SEELEY.  SHE ATTENDED GRACELAND COLLEGE AND FROM THERE WENT INTO NURSING SCHOOL.  SHE...

John Joseph Chiumento

John Joseph Chiumento

Mar 4, 2025

In loving memory, we honor the life and legacy of John Joseph Chiumento, a man who was truly larger than life. John peacefully passed away in Orange County, California, at the age of 81.  Born on Saint Patrick's Day in Paterson, New Jersey, to Jenny Blanche Porter and Dominick Chiumento, and raised in Dansville, New York, John's life was...

Daniel Earl Skinner

Daniel Earl Skinner

Mar 3, 2025

Daniel Earle Skinner, 64, of Big Bear, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

Dan was a loving and devoted father to his three children: Amanda, Amy (Tanner), and Nolan (Rebecca) Skinner. For his love of the wilderness and skill as an outdoorsman, Dan was known affectionately by friends and family as...

James Graham Merwin

James Graham Merwin

Mar 2, 2025

James Graham Merwin, born January 1, 1944, in Fresno, California, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the "Canonshire," his beloved home in Laguna Beach. Born to William and Elizabeth Merwin, Jim has three siblings: Marta, Bob, and Margaret.

Jim attended University of Pacific as an undergraduate, and he went on to complete his post-graduate work...

Jiunnguo Albert Lin

Jiunnguo Albert Lin

Mar 1, 2025

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Britni Rochelle Wenck

Britni Rochelle Wenck

Feb 28, 2025

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Gladys Eugenia Tempestoso

Gladys Eugenia Tempestoso

Feb 28, 2025

Gladys Eugenia Tempestoso, born March 26, 1937, in Havana, Cuba, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 28, 2025. Parents Paulino and Isabel Mora of Havana Cuba and later Monterey Park, CA.  Gladys was the oldest of three children, a sister Irma Madic of Montrose, CA and brother Paulino (Piquiña) Mora of Miami, FL both still living. Gladys...

Sang Hoon Choi

Sang Hoon Choi

Feb 27, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the sudden passing of Sang Hoon Choi, who left this world at the age of 86. A man of exceptional intelligence, boundless energy, quiet strength, and an unshakable love for his family, Sang leaves behind a legacy of hard work, sacrifice, generosity, and devotion.

Born on May 21, 1938 in Ulsan Bangeojin,...

David Eugene Amette

David Eugene Amette

Feb 27, 2025

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Eugene Virgil Mcpherson

Eugene Virgil Mcpherson

Feb 25, 2025

On August 29, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio, Virgil Eugene McPherson became the sixth child of Arthur E McPherson and Emma L Scott McPherson. Siblings Irene and Dudley were already teens, and brother Charles had passed away, but Gene's closest-in-age sisters, Cora and Louise, doted on him and spoiled him as much as possible. They called him their little Buddy....

Donice Rae Walton

Donice Rae Walton

Feb 24, 2025

Donice Rae (Donnie) Walton, born February 22, 1944, passed peacefully Monday, February 24, 2025.

Widowed in 2003, she is survived by her daughter Tammy Majcherek, son-in-law Steve, daughter Stephanie Fortney; son Tim White, daughter-in-law Sandy;  and grandchildren Michael Majcherek (Heather), Christopher Majcherek (Andi), Derek Fortney, Blake Fortney, and Allyson White; great-granddaughter Cara Majcherek; along with sibling, Ron...

Jennifer Rankin

Jennifer Rankin

Feb 23, 2025

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Amir H Safai-Ellahi

Amir H Safai-Ellahi

Feb 22, 2025

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Donna Rose Drown

Donna Rose Drown

Feb 21, 2025

Donna Rose Drown, 93, passed away in Laguna Woods California on February 20, 2025. Donna grew up in Topeka Kansas, where she met her husband Roy Drown. They were married in 1950. All of her life she enjoyed music and singing. She was a member of several chorus and choir groups over the years. She was a dedicated wife...

Catherine Cynthia Escamilla

Catherine Cynthia Escamilla

Feb 19, 2025

Catherine (Cathy) Escamilla 1957 – 2025

On February 19, 2025, our beloved mother and grandmother, Catherine (Cathy) Escamilla, gained her wings and was reunited with her angels. She was 67 years old.

Born in Tucson, AZ, Cathy moved to Westminster, CA, at a young age. Though Southern California became her home,...

Wayne Laverne Corey Jr

Wayne Laverne Corey Jr

Feb 19, 2025

Wayne LaVerne Corey, Jr., born January 1, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home in Laguna Niguel, California. He was Tim to close friends and family. His parents were Wayne Sr. and Maxine, after whom his granddaughter is named. He had an older sister, Barbara (passed), and twin brother, James (Jim,...

Avelino Cruz Olivarez

Avelino Cruz Olivarez

Feb 18, 2025

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Helen Matthews

Helen Matthews

Feb 18, 2025

Helen Matthews was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on February 18, 2025 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.

She was born in Akron Ohio on March 2, 1936 to Greek immigrants and lived a life...

John Joseph Gately

John Joseph Gately

Feb 18, 2025

John "Jack" Gately July 31, 1943-February 18, 2025

John "Jack" Gately Jr. of Laguna Niguel CA, passed away on February 18, 2025. He was 81. Jack was born in Rhode Island to John and Ruth Gately and grew up in Oakland Beach. He attended Warwick High School, where he starred on...

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