Obituaries

Aug 9, 2026

Aug 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dr. Zuxun Zhang

December 24, 1931 – August 6, 2026

Dr. Zuxun Zhang passed away at the age of 94 in Orange County, California, on August 6, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1931, in Shanghai, China.

Zuxun attended Aurora University School of Medicine (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine), graduating in 1953. He then moved...

Aug 1, 2026

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to either the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano or the Leonard Cancer Center at Mission Hospital.

Jul 30, 2026

Jul 30, 2026

Arlene Catherine Krizman of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born in 1928 to Albert and Clara Grosdidier and grew up with six siblings on a farm south of Eudora, Kansas. After graduating from Kansas State University with a major in English and Theatre, she moved to Kansas City...

Jul 29, 2026

Dorothy Stauber passed away at the age of 100. She was born on November 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. She died on July 29, 2026. She leaves two daughters, Karen Nackoul and Beverly Stauber and two granddaughters, Alessandra Nackoul and Olivia Nackoul.

Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She very much enjoyed dancing throughout her life beginning with Ukrainian...

Jul 29, 2026

Roland Dean Olson, 97, of Irvine, California passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, VaLoye Roos Olson, children: LeAnne (Larry) Herdman, Karen (Stephen) Bills, Shauna (Brett) Woolley, Melanie (Kenneth) Wilhelm, Eric (Jennifer) Olson, Cheryl (Glen) Knutti, and Robin (Austin) Peterson, as well as 37 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. His priorities in...

Jul 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Peter DuChateau, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who left us on July 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Born in California on August 1, 1966, Jeff was the youngest of six boys.

Jeff was a proud resident of Lake Forest, CA, graduating from El Toro High School in 1984....

Jul 26, 2026

Andrea Virginia Soto-Williams

Andrea Virginia Soto-Williams, 46, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, in El Toro, California, after a courageous 14-year battle with cancer. Throughout her illness and treatments, Andrea showed remarkable strength, courage, and resilience that inspired everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born in San Clemente, California, Andrea attended Mission School in San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Santa Margarita...

Jul 25, 2026

Jul 22, 2026

Dr. Chong Chen

September 10, 1943 – July 22, 2026

Dr. Chong Chen entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2026, at the age of 82.

Chong was born on September 10, 1943, in Taipei, Taiwan, and grew up in Tainan and Kaohsiung,Taiwan. A physician by training and a caregiver by nature, he lived his life with quiet devotion,...

Jul 22, 2026

Mary Jeanne Hauenstein Deane

December 4, 1943 – July 22, 2026

Mary Jeanne Hauenstein Deane, 82, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 22, 2026, in Laguna Hills, California. She was born on December 4, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Howard and Evelyn (Neiboer) Hauenstein. Mary grew up in East Grand Rapids and graduated from East Grand Rapids High School...

Jul 17, 2026

BELINDA VELASQUEZ CATAMISAN

The second of 3 children to Bayani & Cleotilde, Belinda Velasquez Catamisan was born on January 31, 1952 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. People fondly referred to her as Bely, Atching Bely, Ate Bel. Surrounded by numerous first cousins on her paternal & maternal sides, Bely’s younger years were spent between her birthplace and her father’s hometown Ternate,...

Jul 17, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gianfranco Marin, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on July 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on July 4th, 1937, in Libya, Gianfranco lived a life distinguished by his unwavering kindness, humility, and an uncanny ability to forge friendships wherever he went.

Gianfranco...

Jul 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Efren L. Malagon, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on July 16, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on June 18, 1930, in Mexico, Efren lived a life filled with love, joy, and dedication. A ranch worker, he devoted countless hours to the agriculture industry,...

Jul 16, 2026

Walter Maretzki entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83.

Walter was born on October 3, 1942, in Germany, to Jakob and Alma Maretzki. He was the youngest of twelve children and was raised in a close-knit family whose love and devotion to Christ and one another shaped his life. At an...

Jul 16, 2026

Paul John Stanislaw passed away on July 16, 2026 after a four-year battle with Parkinson’s. His wife of 47 years Cindy, daughter Logan, dear friend Amber Dello Stetto, and caregiver friend Charlton Miller were with him at his passing. Eldest son of Julia and Paul Stanislaw of Warren Ohio, Paul was a force of nature, always the first to find...

Jul 15, 2026

Tristan was born and raised in Dana Point, California. He spent his early years playing in the streets of Monarch Bay. He loved building skate ramps with neighborhood friends and body boarding in the waves at the beach club. As Tristan got older he joined the Mammoth snowboard team and spent many winter days there, staying at his Grandma and...

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Jill Marlene Blair (née Azadian), a devoted sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 74, in Mission Viejo, California.

Jill built a successful career as a Quality Control Manager in the electronics industry, where she was respected for her dedication, precision, and strong work ethic. Outside of her professional life, she found...