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Sidney Dechter

Sidney Dechter

Sep 4, 2013

Sidney (Sid) Dechter, born May 22, 1929, passed away September 4, 2013 at age 84, in his home in Lake Forest, CA. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine (Peil) Dechter; five children, eight grandchildren, and two great grand-daughters; as well as many life long friends. Sid was born and lived in Chicago, IL until 2012 when...

Larry Norman Stuefloten

Larry Norman Stuefloten

Sep 2, 2013

Larry was born on November 11, 1937 and passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. Larry was a resident of Mission Viejo, California.

Reto Murl Edinbyrd

Reto Murl Edinbyrd

Sep 1, 2013

Reto was born on February 7, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Reto was a resident of Lake Forest, California.

Eshragie Jahangosha

Eshragie Jahangosha

Aug 30, 2013

Eshragie was born on December 24, 1915 and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013. Eshragie was a resident of Laguna Niguel, California.

August Maurice Berman

August Maurice Berman

Aug 29, 2013

August was born on January 25, 1924 and passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013. August was a resident of Laguna Niguel, California.

Raymond Lester Jacobs,

Raymond Lester Jacobs,

Aug 28, 2013

Raymond was born on February 26, 1928 and passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Raymond was a resident of La Quinta, California.

Dean Echols

Dean Echols

Aug 28, 2013

In Memory of Rev. K. Dean Echols At 3:45am on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, Dean Echols, born September 11, 1924, passed from this world into the loving arms of God having completed his course in faith. Dean is survived by wife Mally C. Echols, daughters Marjorie F. Echols and Shoshana Anne Simon (William), sons Thomas D. Echols (Louise), Peter H....

Grace E. Tedesco

Grace E. Tedesco

Aug 27, 2013

On August 27, 2013, Grace Tedesco passed away peacefully of Natural Causes. Born Grace Garone on December 29, 1923, she was the last surviving Sibling that included her Sister's Mildred and Virginia and Brother's Anthony, Eugene and Rocco. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Grace was afflicted with Glaucoma at a young age and ultimately lost her eyesight in...

Virginia Booth Smith Hearn

Virginia Booth Smith Hearn

Aug 26, 2013

HEARN, Virginia Booth Smith 103, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away in her home on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born October 9, 1909 in Rochester, N.Y., daughter of Grace Ann Cole Booth and Joseph Elmer Booth. She attended school at the Rochester Conservatory of Music and Margaret Hall (KY) prior to moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1937 with...

Helen Doumas

Helen Doumas

Aug 26, 2013

Helen Doumas Doumas, Helen born October 23, 1921 went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2013 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by husband, Speros A. Doumas: parents Pasquale and Anna Stellini; siblings Vincent Stellini, Lucy Burdick and Thomas Stellini. Helen was survived by son Speros A. Doumas II and wife Callie; daughter...

G. Jane Oelschlaeger

G. Jane Oelschlaeger

Aug 25, 2013

Gleneva Jane Oelschlaeger passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Lake Forest, CA, at the age of 92. Jane, as she was known to her friends and family, was a native of Kansas. She was born to Edward Hilderbrand and Eva Behler Hilderbrand in Everest, KS on May 12, 1921. After graduation from Everest High School, she moved to...

Donald M. Raiche

Donald M. Raiche

Aug 22, 2013

RAICHE, DONALD JOSEPH MARCEL, age 88, peacefully passed away on August, 22, 2013, at A Mission Home (a residential care home for the elderly) in Mission Viejo, California. On September 28, 1924, he was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, to parents, Henry and Alda. He is survived by his brothers, William and Russell, and predeceased by his sister, Estelle. Don...

Joseph D. Clutts, Jr., Master Sergeant

Joseph D. Clutts, Jr., Master Sergeant

Aug 22, 2013

Another honorable veteran of the USMC who graced us on earth has passed on. Joseph D. Clutts, Jr. passed away in his sleep during the morning of August 22nd, 2013 at the age of 77. He lived a very full life. Joe's dedication to the USMC filled his every pore – Proud to be a Marine, Joe was deployed to...

Maria Elvira Ramires

Maria Elvira Ramires

Aug 21, 2013

Maria Elvira Ramires passed away peacefully on August 21, 2013 at the age of 94, with her family at her side. Maria was born on January 23, 1919, in Mazatlan, Mexico, to Pedro and Elvira de la Vega. She was the sixth of seven children. After her mother's passing, she went to Los Angeles to visit relatives, where she was...

Ann Gilda "Jill" Hall

Ann Gilda "Jill" Hall

Aug 20, 2013

Ann was born on August 14, 1920 and passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Ann was a resident of Mission Viejo, California.

Maureen Clarke Olsen

Maureen Clarke Olsen

Aug 16, 2013

Maureen Olsen, 47 On Friday, August 16, 2013, God reclaimed an angel after a courageous battle against cancer. Maureen (Mauri) Rose Clarke Olsen, of Laguna Beach, California passed away with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport...

Audrey Anne Conlin

Audrey Anne Conlin

Aug 14, 2013

Audrey was born on October 19, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Audrey was a resident of Dana Point, California.

Mildred Louise Perry

Mildred Louise Perry

Aug 12, 2013

Mildred was born on October 26, 1927 and passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013. Mildred was a resident of Dana Point, California.

Eldon Leroy Foltz

Eldon Leroy Foltz

Aug 10, 2013

Eldon Leroy Foltz, 94 yrs., long-time resident of Laguna Beach, CA died peacefully and surrounded by the love of his children and family in the comfort of the family home. Born in Fort Collins, CO on March 28, 1919 to Leroy Stewart Foltz and Emily Louise (Proctor) Foltz, Eldon grew up in East Lansing, Michigan where his father was Professor...

Wayne E. Jones

Wayne E. Jones

Aug 9, 2013

Wayne E. Jones, age 77, of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 from amyloidosis, due to his exposure to agent orange in Vietnam. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Flippin, KY to the late Mr. and Mrs. Rual Jones. He was a retired Sergeant Major in the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the Marine Corps...

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