Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

James Aloysius Smyk, born April 7, 1947, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on April 11, 2022. Jim was the ultimate family man and a fierce friend. He was strong and confident, caring, funny, and loving. He was an amazing teacher and knew everything, or could fudge knowing it. He always had a lesson to teach, a joke...

Apr 10, 2022

Mattie Robinson Sherman, 87 years of age, passed away at her residence in Laguna Woods, CA on Palm Sunday, April 10 th , 2022.

Mattie was born on November 19, 1934 in Clayton, Alabama to Alto & Edna Robinson. She grew-up in a house that still stands today on West Louisville Avenue, where she was raised with...

Apr 10, 2022

A memorial service for Wanda Nell (Miller) DuBose of Laguna Woods, CA and formerly of Lubbock, TX will be held at Mission Viejo Church of Christ in Mission Viejo, CA on Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 AM, officiated by Minister Ed Bush. A reception will follow from 11:00 AM to noon. Wanda passed away following a brief illness on Sunday,...

Apr 8, 2022

This April, the Foley family lost their patriarch and loving father and grandfather, Terrence "Terry" Foley. Terry passed away in his bed at home from age related illness and was surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. Terry was a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and lived until he was 20 years old. He was...

Apr 7, 2022

Jennifer Kourembis, 99, of Laguna Woods, CA died peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Athanasios and Eleni (Vroustouris) Kourembis. She graduated from Lowell High School and Lowell Commercial College. She embarked on her career in Lowell and soon accepted a position at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Her...

Apr 2, 2022

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Apr 1, 2022

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Apr 1, 2022

Joan Marie Reynolds passed away at her home in Laguna Woods on April 1, 2022. She was 82. Joan was born Joan Marie Mulvihill on January 31, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey. Daughter of Francis Mulvihill and Annette (Rondeau) Mulvihill, she had an older brother, Frank. In her younger years, she enjoyed ice skating, horseback riding and creative writing. Joan...

Mar 31, 2022

Vaneza Smith-Restua Banzon, born April 23, 1978, in Bulacan Philippines, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA. Vaneza is lovingly known as mommy to her husband and son, Auntie Dai to her niece and nephews and Ne' to her siblings. Born to Lilian Smith and Victor Restua Jr (both passed), she has two siblings...

Mar 30, 2022

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Mar 29, 2022

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Mar 29, 2022

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Mar 28, 2022

Sophie (Maykowski) Dresel, 91, died peacefully on March 28, 2022, in Dana Point, CA. She leaves her children, Barbara Dresel and Donald Dresel, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two siblings and many other family members and friends who love her. Born and raised in Pennsylvania in the Shenango Valley, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Milewski) Maykowski, Sophie moved to California...

Mar 28, 2022

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Mar 26, 2022

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Mar 25, 2022

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Mar 19, 2022

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Mar 18, 2022

Sandra "Sandi" Sue Boyer, 72, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, passed away on March 18, 2022. Born on April 17, 1949, in Muncie, IN, Sandi was the daughter of the late Donald Rogers and Ardis (Porter) Rogers. Sandi is survived by her husband Charles "Bob" C. Boyer III; daughters Caren (Joe) Katuin, Jennifer Weaver and Lisa Boyer; grandchildren Maya Cotton,...

Mar 18, 2022

Stephen Lawrence Layne, affectionately called Steve by his family and friends, transitioned from this life into the arms of our Lord on March 18, 2022, in Laguna Woods, CA after a long illness. He was 84 years old. Steve was born on August 10, 1937, in Glendale, CA to Florence and Edward Layne. He was predeceased by Florence and Edward...

Mar 16, 2022

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