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...
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...
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...
Mariano Cadiz
Aug 27, 2026
In Loving Memory
July 5, 1944 – August 27, 2026
With deep sadness and so much love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Mariano is survived by his wife, Lita; daughter, Mary Jane, and her husband, Michael, their children Austin, Madeline, Jessica; daughter, Michelle and her son Andrew.
He was fortunate to travel and experience different places, creating wonderful...
Concepcion Solis
Aug 27, 2026
Concepcion Solis (Concha)
February 11, 1937 - August 27, 2026
Concepcion “Concha” Solis, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called home by God on August 27, 2026, following a long struggle with dementia. Concha is survived by her husband, Alberto Sr.; her children Elsa, Elvia, Albert Jr., and Lourdes; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her extended family.
Although we mourn her passing,...
Tom Yankoff
Aug 25, 2026
Remembering Tom Yankoff
Tom H. Yankoff, age 79, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, walked into glory and the arms of Jesus after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's on August 25, 2026.
Tom was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Known for his leadership, spiritual mentorship, generosity, and devotion to his family, Tom maintained a strong sense of duty to provide and...
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,...
