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Mary Beth Adkins
Jan 15, 2019
Mary Beth Adkins, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 15 th , 2019 from heart failure. She was born February 13 th , 1934 in Dallas Texas to Walton Sneed and Julia Taylor. She married the love of her life, Joel Adkins, who proceeded her in death in 2007.
Mary Beth was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mary...
Frances Norton Kopp
Jan 14, 2019
Frances Norton Kopp, age 81, of San Clemente, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, 11:54 PM, January 14, 2019, at Saddleback Hospital. The cause of death resulted from a complication during a surgical procedure.
She was born December 24, 1937, in Laguna Beach, a daughter of the late John and Marion Sheelar Norton.
Frances Norton Kopp...
Ryan Lyle Rooks
Jan 14, 2019
Ryan L. Rooks, 50 of Mission Viejo, Ca. lost his courageous battle against Stage 4 Osteosarcoma and passed away on January 14, 2019 at the hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ryan was born in Bellflower, Ca. on May 12, 1968, son of Cherie Rooks and the late Richard Rooks. He is survived by his spouse Summer Hansen-Rooks, who...
Wadad Massamiri
Jan 12, 2019
Wadad Massamiri lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 28, 1937 and passed away on January 12, 2019.
Donald Charles Buckley
Jan 12, 2019
Donald Charles Buckley was born in Chicago in 1924, one of two brothers, to James and Claire Buckley. His father was a U.S. Congressman and his mother had French-Canadian roots, so he spent many of his childhood summers with his relatives in Berchier sur Mer (Quebec). While attending Loyola University in Chicago he met Regina Bukowiecki. They...
Henry Forrest Bunch
Jan 12, 2019
Henry Forrest Bunch lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 79. Born on April 24, 1939 and passed away on January 12, 2019.
Albert Michael Beuerlein Jr.
Jan 10, 2019
ALBERT "AL" MICHAEL BEUERLEIN, Jr.
On the night of January 10, 2019, Al passed away peacefully after an extended battle with cancer and resulting pneumonia at about 10:45pm. He was at home and surrounded by his adoring wife, four loving sons, and a granddaughter, all praying together as he took his final breaths. Al was...
Diana Michelle Fusco
Jan 10, 2019
Diana Michelle Fusco, beloved mother, grandmother (Yia-Yia), sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019. Diana passed away peacefully at home after a valiant struggle against cancer. Although we are heartbroken that she is no longer with us, we are rejoicing that she is free from pain and is enjoying a reunion with those who have...
Ronald L. Conrad
Jan 9, 2019
Ronald L. Conrad passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 after a several years long battle with cancer and the aftermaths of surgery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Christian, Amy, Ryan, Matthew and his wife Alison; and his grandchildren, Madison, Cameron, Skye, Katherine, Sydney, William, and Kennedy.
Ron was...
Thomas Earl Myers
Jan 9, 2019
Thomas E. Myers 02/06/65 ~ 01/09/19
Born in Inglewood, CA
Resided in Mission Viejo, CA
Thomas E. Myers was a selfless, dedicated and loving husband, son, brother, nephew and friend. He married the love of his life Margie (Margarita) Myers on May 24, 1998 and they spent a short 21 years...
Ralph Oscar Schulte
Jan 8, 2019
Ralph Oscar Schulte passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019 in Mission Viejo. Ralph was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 1, 1925, the fourth of five sons to Erma and Christopher Schulte. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, their 12 children, 32 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Ralph attended St. Mary’s High School in St....
Robert Leroy Mcdill
Jan 8, 2019
Robert L. McDill passed away Tuesday morning on January 8, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family. Memorial services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) in his name are suggested.Katherine “Kay” Ann Mccraw
Jan 7, 2019
Katherine Ann McCraw, known to everyone as Kay, passed away on January 7, 2019 at the age of 74.
Kay was born on August 2, 1944, in Florida to Charles Michael (Mike) Crowell and Lillian Margaret Crowell.
In 1963, Kay graduated from Raymondville High School in Raymondville, Texas. She went on to marry her high...
Maxine Caroline Razzano
Jan 7, 2019
Maxine Caroline Razzano lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 05, 1934 and passed away on January 07, 2019.
Patrick Joseph Hoolihan
Jan 7, 2019
Patrick Joseph Hoolihan lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on August 11, 1930 and passed away on January 07, 2019.
Archie Young Cooper
Jan 7, 2019
Archie Young Cooper lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on September 17, 1926 and passed away on January 07, 2019.
Marguerite May Dundee
Jan 7, 2019
Marguerite (Mickey) May Dundee
On January 7, 2019, God was blessed with another Angel. She passed away at the age of 89 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She will be greatly missed by her three daughters, Diana, Kimberly, and Judie; her three sons-in-laws, Cary, Michael and Mark; and nine beautiful grandchildren, Barrett...
Elmer Thomas Biggerstaff Jr.
Jan 6, 2019
Elmer Thomas Biggerstaff Jr. was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. At the age of 86, Elmer met his loving wife, Marian of 60 years, in heaven on January 6, 2019.
Elmer was born on January 24, 1932 to Anna Mae and Thomas Elmer Biggerstaff Sr. in Newton, North Carolina. On December 28,...
Dorothy Adams Heacock
Jan 6, 2019
Dorothy Adams Heacock
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the peaceful transition at her home of Dorothy Adams Heacock. She was born in Dallas, Texas on June 26th, 1919, the only child of Bryan and Lura Adams for whom the Bryan Adams High School in Dallas is named. She...
Maxine Gertrude Jones
Jan 3, 2019
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