Dr. Chong Chen
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,...
Mary Jeanne Hauenstein Deane
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...
Belinda Velasquez Catamisan
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,...
Gianfranco Marin
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...
Walter Maretzki
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...
Paul John Stanislaw Jr.
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...
Tristan Anthony Krogius
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...
Jill Marlene Blair
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...
Barbara K. Ayers
Jul 12, 2026
Laguna Woods, CA – Barbara Ayers was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1934, to parents John and Helen Kenney in Brooklyn, NY.
Barbara spent rnost of her life in New York with her husband of 64 years, Joe, and their two sons, David and Mark. After Mark...
Stephen Dale Warriner
Jul 11, 2026
Stephen Dale Warriner, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born on November 15, 1945 in Artesia, California to parents Alva Edwin Warriner and Jennie Vanderwall Warriner.
Steve grew up in Artesia enjoying many of the small town advantages. At 16, Steve gained his interest and knowledge...
Janet M. Robbins
Jul 9, 2026
Janet Robbins will be remembered as a kind, generous, and gracious woman whose life was centered on family, faith, and community.
Janet began her career as a teacher in Denver, Colorado, where she developed a lifelong love of skiing. She married Lee Robbins, and following his death in 1968, devoted herself to raising their three children. The family moved to California...
Edith Luisa Gnasso
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Edith Gnasso
June 1, 1933 – July 8, 2026
Edith Luisa Marvin Gnasso, a woman of profound faith, dedication, and grace, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 93. Known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her community and family, Edith leaves behind a legacy of love and quiet strength in her...
Taihi Paik
Jul 8, 2026
Taihi Paik, a longtime resident of Monterey and professionally known for her CPA practice in Carmel until her retirement, passed away of natural causes earlier this month in Irvine, CA. She was 98 years old.
Taihi was blessed with a large family, having 6 brothers and one sister. Although of Korean nationality, Taihi was born in Japan during the brief time...
