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Twyla Kay Zerwas
Sep 20, 2026
Twyla Kay Zerwas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at the age of 82 in Laguna Niguel, California. Born on May 28, 1944, in Illinois, Twyla was a beacon of compassion and selflessness throughout her life.
Twyla's career spanned years as a dedicated registered nurse before she found her true calling as a...
Ana Karina Orosco Martinez
Sep 18, 2026
Ana Karina Orosco Martinez
November 28, 1989 – September 18, 2026
Ana Karina Orosco Martinez, 36, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and loving mother to her four-legged daughter, Camila.
Her life was filled with love, strength, and compassion.
Ana was intelligent, resilient, brave, adventurous, and hardworking. She was everyone’s biggest supporter and always made sure the...
Carolyn Mary Zaremba-Campbell
Sep 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Mary Zaremba-Campbell, who left us peacefully on September 14, 2026, just days shy of her 79th birthday. Born on September 20, 1947, in New Jersey, Carolyn lived a life defined by kindness, warmth, and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her....
Nancy Irene McHugh
Sep 13, 2026
Nancy Irene McHugh
1941 – 2026
Nancy Irene McHugh, 85, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away on September 13, 2026.
Nancy was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. She was a hardworking legal secretary, a devoted homemaker, a loving mother and wife, and, without much question, the boss of the McHugh family.
Nancy shared her life with her beloved husband, (Bud) Marvin Page McHugh....
Theodore Bartholomew "Ted" Fliller
Sep 10, 2026
Theodore Bartholomew "Ted" Fliller passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 30, 1936, in New York to Theodore Joseph and Patricia Marie Fliller, Ted lived a life marked by faith, family, and service to others.
Ted earned degrees in liberal arts and electrical engineering from Marquette University and later completed his Executive MBA at...
Mehdi Rotabi
Sep 8, 2026
The journey of a life started in Kermanshah, Iran, and expanded through his love for education and philosophy that drove his inner desire for growth. At the young age of 14 he left home to go to school 300 miles away in Abadan, this would be his gateway to the world. His journey was accompanied by an amazing Wife Shahla...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ellen Breazeale
Sep 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Breazeale
Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Breazeale is lovingly remembered today by her closest family and friends. Beth was born on August 15, 1957, in San Angelo, Texas, to Bob Breazeale and Delores Breazeale. She passed away September 8, 2026 in her beautiful home in Lagua Woods.
Beth attended San Angelo public schools and was an active member of the San...
Janie Stowe
Sep 8, 2026
Janie Marie Stowe, 79, of Coto De Caza, CA, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at Saddleback Memorial ICU after a long battle with bone marrow cancer, and heart and kidney failure.
Janie was born on April 27, 1947, in Altadena, CA to Richard Otho Norton and Alice Marie Sealy. Raised in Riverside, CA she met her husband, Wayne, at a...
Christopher Evan Pappas
Sep 6, 2026
Christopher Evangelos Pappas, 57, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2026. He was born in Long Beach, California, the son of Catherine and Dino Pappas. Chris and his younger sister, Tina, grew up in the Orange County suburb of Laguna Niguel, just miles from the beach on a quiet, palm tree-lined cul-de-sac. Always proud of his Greek...
Michael Anthony Bowley
Sep 5, 2026
Michael Anthony Bowley, 80, passed peacefully on September 5, 2026, after an extensive battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in the Philippines, Mike was the eldest of four children of Alfred and Juliana Bowley. His parents and brother, Richard, preceded him in death. He is survived by his two brothers, Charles Bowley of Highland, California, and Alan Bowley of Fort Worth, Texas.
Mike was...
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....
Nyla Jones
Sep 2, 2026
Nyla Joyce Barbour Morrison Jones, lovingly known as "Nyla B," was born December 14, 1934, in Lockeford, California, to Roswell Powell Barbour and Mary Cristine Andersen Barbour. Raised in Lockeford and Lodi, Nyla's California roots ran deep. Through her father, she was a descendant of California pioneers in the Donner Party, a family history stretching back generations in the state...
Joseph Carl Blum
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph Carl Blum
Joseph “Joe” Carl Blum passed away on August 30, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, family member, and friend whose life was defined first and foremost by the love he had for his family.
Of all the roles Joe held throughout his life, none meant more...
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...
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