Linda Wakeman
Sep 3, 2026
Linda Folts Malfanti Wakeman went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2026, passing away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 30, 1943, in San Francisco.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and Christine and Jennifer’s father, Robert Malfanti, who tragically passed away of a brain tumor in 1981....
Geraldine "Jeri" Gesto
Aug 29, 2026
Geraldine “Jeri” Gesto
Jeri Gesto, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at her home in San Clemente, California. Her three daughters and dear friend Bev were by her side.
Jeri was born on June 3, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. She married Joseph Gesto, in 1963, and together they built a beautiful life...
Lawrence Leavell
Aug 29, 2026
Lawrence Allen “Larry” Leavell
April 17, 1953 - August 29, 2026
Lawrence Allen "Larry" Leavell, of Lake Forest, California, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, at the age of 73. He was born April 17, 1953, in Marion County, Indiana, the third of seven children born to Wilbur Cecil "Bud" Leavell and Ruth Ann Cain. To everyone who loved him, he...
Concepcion Solis
Aug 28, 2026
Concepcion Solis (Concha or Connie)
February 11, 1937 - August 27, 2026
It is with love that we remember Concepcion Solis, affectionately known to us as Concha. She was a wife to her childhood sweetheart, Beto, for over 70 years and served as a great example to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. While she was born in Mexico, she proudly became a...
Gloria Jeanette Ravera
Aug 23, 2026
Gloria Jeanette Ravera
August 14, 1933 – August 23, 2026
Gloria Jeanette Ravera, 93, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at The Sea Bluffs in Dana Point.
Gloria was born on August 14, 1933, in Norwalk, California, to Louis J. Krukenberg and Ida E. (Gisler) Krukenberg.
Gloria lived a full and adventurous life. She was an avid traveler,...
Rachel Burton
Aug 22, 2026
Rachel Arreola Burton was born on April 19, 1929 to Maria Zubia and Ignacio Arreola in La Habra, CA. She was the last surviving sibling of eight. She enjoyed working at the telephone company and made some of her first life long friends there. She met Forrest Oliver Burton at The Biltmore dance club in Los Angeles and it was...
John Franklin Biggs Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
John Franklin Biggs Jr, a visionary builder and devoted family man who literally shaped the landscape of our communities, passed away on August 21, 2026 at the age of 94. Over a career spanning six decades, John operated as a premier general contractor who worked with Del E Webb in Arizona, Texas, California, and Washinton, Pope & Talbot in Washington,...
Frank Verdone
Aug 21, 2026
Frank Verdone, 92
February 12, 1934 – August 21, 2026
Mission Viejo, CA
Frank Verdone, 92, went home to our heavenly father on Friday, August 21, 2026, after a long illness of Alzheimer’s. He was the husband of Linda Verdone (deceased) for 63 years, father of Maria Lane, and late sone Peter (2008). Papa, Grandfather of Michelle, 29, and Joey, 27.
Born in Caltanissetta,...
Arnel Frank Sanderson
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Arnel Sanderson
Arnel Sanderson, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2026, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California, at the age of 82.
Born on June 14, 1944, in South Wales, Great Britain, Arnel lived a remarkable life filled with...
Franz Sanchez-Pacheco
Aug 20, 2026
En Memoria de Franz Sanchez-Pacheco
Septiembre 16, 1939 - Agosto 20, 2026
Franz Sanchez-Pacheco, amado hijo de Víctor y Etelvina Sanchez, partió de este mundo dejando un legado de amor, generosidad y trabajo incansable. Nació hace 86 años en Irupana, un pintoresco pueblo ubicado cerca de La Paz, Bolivia. Como el mayor de siete hermanos, fue una guía y un ejemplo para...
Ravindra Pradhan
Aug 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ravindra Trimbak Pradhan
It is with love that we remember Ravindra ‘Ravi’ Trimbak Pradhan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend.
Ravi was born on April 11th, 1932, in Mumbai, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, to Trimbak and Prabhavati Pradhan.
Ravi got his Bachelor of Commerce from Poddar College at age 19, and his LLB...
Michael Theron Imlay
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Theron Imlay, 80, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Altadena, California to Frances Jane(nee Anderson) Imlay and Charles Theron Imlay He grew up in Southern California graduating from Buena Park High School and CalPoly Pomona with a degree in Landscape Architecture.
He married Kathleen (nee Germer)...
Lisa Prukop Rosenberry
Aug 16, 2026
Lisa Michelle Prukop Rosenberry passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Irvine, CA, leaving behind a deep imprint of love, as well as cherished memories for all who knew her. She was 54 years young, and is survived by her son Hunter, husband Jed, and mother, Marilyn (her father, Nick, had passed just a month ago).
The only daughter of...
Nancy (Nana) Dorn
Aug 14, 2026
Nancy (Nana) Dorn
Nancy (Nana) passed away peacefully on Friday August 14. She lived in Mission Viejo for the past 40 years and enjoyed taking care of her yard, going for walks with her dog Lucy, getting to visit with family and friends, and watching the sunset at one of our many local beaches. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister,...
Dallas Wilson
Aug 13, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Dallas Wilson, on August 13, 2026, at the age of 91.
Dallas was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known for his kindness, intelligence, integrity, and strength. He is survived by his wife, Annette Wilson; his 4 children, Danielle Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Linda Woodward, and Karen...
Maria Esther Romero
Aug 13, 2026
Maria Esther Romero Cruz, a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Maria was a woman of extraordinary strength, courage, and devotion. She was funny, caring, generous, and, as those who knew her best would say, wonderfully stubborn. But above all, she was deeply devoted to her family and...
Suzanne Kesterson McWayne
Aug 13, 2026
Suzanne "Sue" Kesterson McWayne, 83, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Sue was born on November 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dorothy and Malcolm Kesterson. She grew up in Wyoming, Ohio, graduating high school from Ursuline Academy. She then attended the University of Cincinnati, earning an associate's degree, and began teaching...
Leonel R. Gutierrez
Aug 10, 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Leonel "Nel" Gutierrez
September 23, 1948 – August 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leonel "Nel" Gutierrez announces his passing on August 10, 2026, at the age of 77, in Irvine, California.
Leonel was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, where he completed his schooling at San Beda High School.
In the mid-1980s, Leonel immigrated to...
Kathleen Marie Jett
Aug 9, 2026
Kathy grew up in Southern California as the youngest of three children. She loved her older brother, Steve, and her older sister, Barbara, and had an idyllic childhood surrounded by her 14 cousins and a close-knit extended family.
She later found the love of her life and made a home in Mission Viejo with her best friend and husband, Norm. Together...
