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William Harvey Cherry
Oct 5, 2026
William Harvey “Bill” Cherry
January 2, 1949 – October 5, 2026
William Harvey “Bill” Cherry, beloved husband, father, friend, physician, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in Irvine, California, surrounded by family.
Bill was born on January 2, 1949, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, to Harvey Herschel Cherry and LaPrele Bluth Cherry. He grew...
BJ Chammas
Oct 3, 2026
BJ was born on June 28, 1935, in North Carolina, and she carried that Southern warmth with her everywhere she went. Her love for God as a Southern Baptist shone brightly in her life, and her voice, which could soften even the hardest of days, was a gift to all who had the pleasure of hearing it. With a smile...
Lucie Marie Gregoire
Sep 30, 2026
Lucie Marie Gregoire
July 13, 1947 – September 30, 2026
Lucie Marie Gregoire, 79, of Coto de Caza, California, passed away on September 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. She faced her illness with strength, grace, and the fighting spirit that those who knew her came to expect.
Lucie was born on July 13, 1947, in...
Chanderkanta "Kanta" Lamba
Sep 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Chanderkanta “Kanta” Lamba. Passed away September 30, 2026
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Chanderkanta Lamba, known by her preferred name, Kanta. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a spirited presence in the communities she called home.
Kanta was born in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India, into an aristocratic Zaildaar family, to...
Rick Phillips
Sep 30, 2026
Rick was born on July 26, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa.
He spent his high school years in Cortez, Colorado where he earned his varsity letter in three sports: football (playing center at only 150 lbs.), wrestling and a middle-distance runner in track and field. Rick graduated from Biola College and went on to earn a master’s degree in education from...
Andrew Laurence Scott
Sep 29, 2026
Andrew Laurence Scott
December 17, 1948 – September 29, 2026
Andrew Laurence Scott, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at 7:29 p.m., surrounded by his family and enveloped in love. He was 77 years old.
Born on December 17, 1948, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Andy spent his early years in the Midwest before moving with...
Alice Raquel Profeta
Sep 29, 2026
Raquel Alicia Torres Profeta (Alice), 90, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on September 29, 2026. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Alice was born in New Jersey, February 7, 1936. She lived in New York until she moved to Bakersfield, California in 1960, where she raised three children with her husband, Bill....
David James Brown
Sep 28, 2026
David James (DJ) Brown
David James Brown, 79, of Laguna Beach, California passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, David was a devoted husband and loyal friend.
Born on December 4, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Warner Frank and Esther Montague (Smithdeal) Brown, he was raised in Erie where he graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965. In...
Karen Elizabeth Norton
Sep 27, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Ulwick Norton
Resident of Irvine, California
Karen Elizabeth Norton (Ulwick), age 76, passed away peacefully at home September 27 following a brief illness.
Karen had a life filled with family, service and a love of people. When her children were young, Karen devoted herself to being a loving stay-at-home mother.
She also volunteered through her Catholic church supporting the spiritual growth of...
Pamela Jean Maxwell
Sep 27, 2026
Pamela Jean Maxwell
May 1, 1946 – September 27, 2026
Pamela Jean Maxwell passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on May 1, 1946, in Whittier, California, to Merwin and Alberta Woods Maxwell, Pam was preceded in death by her parents; wife, Kathy Martin; older brother, Michael Maxwell; and her beloved uncle, Tom Woods. She is survived by her loving nephews, Mike...
Bruce MacVicar
Sep 27, 2026
Bruce MacVicar was a devout Catholic, beloved husband, cherished friend, proud veteran and a man whose generosity and kindness touched many lives.
Bruce earned a degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and later served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. These experiences helped shape a life dedicated to serving others…a commitment that remained with him throughout...
Anthony Francis DeLorenzo
Sep 24, 2026
Anthony F. DeLorenzo
March 17, 1942 – September 24, 2026
Anthony Francis DeLorenzo (Tony), of San Clemente, California, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old.
Tony was born on March 17, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey, to Frank and Sadie DeLorenzo. He was preceded in death by his...
Sally Weiss
Sep 23, 2026
Sally Sparkman Weiss began her time on this earth August 3, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, nestled in a comfy, quilt-lined dresser drawer. As her parents didn't expect twins, they hastily put twin #1 in the cradle and #2 — Sally — in the dresser drawer. Fortunately, older twin Daisy adored her sister and was never tempted to close the drawer.
Sally...
Daniel Patrick Kearney
Sep 23, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kearney went to heaven on September 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband and father, Dan was also a loyal friend, dedicated coach, selfless volunteer and the best dog daddy ever to his Bernedoodle “Steeler.”
Dan was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 14, 1970 to John and Donna (Tosic) Kearney. The middle son of...
Vincent William Mattero, Sr
Sep 22, 2026
Vincent William Mattero Sr. passed away on September 22, 2026, at his home in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 88, with family by his side.
He was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on January 1, 1938, to Thomas and Katherine Mattero and had four brothers: James, Thomas, Gerald, and Michael. After graduating from Central High School in Superior, Wisconsin, Vincent...
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