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John Arby Gilchrist
Aug 7, 2018
John Arby Gilchrist lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 62. Born on July 28, 1956 and passed away on August 07, 2018.
Natalia E. A. Stephanie C. Catilini
Aug 7, 2018
Natalia Stephanie Catalini was born as Stephanie Elizabeth Khan on July 11, 1982 in Long Beach, California.
She was a a charismatic, fun loving Orange County girl who loved to live life to the fullest. She traveled the world, visiting six of the seven continents during her lifetime.  During her time here, she tried her hand at...
Jack Dean Keller
Aug 6, 2018
Jack Dean Keller was born on September 25, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on August 6, 2018 in Laguna Woods, CA. His family moved to Long Beach, CA when Jack was 4. He graduated from David Starr Jordan High School and attended Long Beach City College.
He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Myrna...
Sharon Ann Eaton
Aug 5, 2018
Sherry Eaton, a 46-year resident of Laguna Niguel passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday August 5 th at home with her daughter by her side. She was 73 years old. She had been battling AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) for the last year with an original diagnosis 10 years ago. Sherry was born 3/9/45 in Binghamton, NY to Roy...
Candace L. Schmitz-Fitzwilliams
Aug 5, 2018
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Candace's name to the Hospice Foundation of America, www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=691 .
Joseph Peter Bonafede
Aug 4, 2018
Joseph Bonafede, 86, of Chino Hills, CA passed away on August, 4, 2018 from kidney failure.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Antoinette Bonafede and sister Agatha Carciapollo. He is survived by brother, Russell Bonafede; daughters Josepha Bonafede and Annalisa Gilmartin; son Joseph Bonafede and grandchildren Nick, Alec and Mia Gilmartin....
Madeline Agnes Coulson
Aug 3, 2018
Madeline Agnes Coulson lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on June 01, 1932 and passed away on August 03, 2018.
Margaret Louise Raymond
Aug 3, 2018
Margaret Louise Raymond, born May 6, 1928, was called to be with our Lord on August 3, 2018… She will always be remembered as the perfect hostess at her dinner parties and friends' gatherings… We remember her countless hours of volunteering in the Ladies Guild at Our Lady of Lourdes, as well as serving as the church's seamstress… Lord, please...
Thomas Dearmin
Aug 3, 2018
Thomas Dearmin lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 60. Born on October 25, 1957 and passed away on August 03, 2018.
Joan Richards
Aug 1, 2018
Joan Richards was born on March 19, 1924, on the feast of St. Joseph, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the second of five children of Charles and Augusta Tanke, who had emigrated from Austria. Joan attended Bushwich High School in Brooklyn and worked in various retail and administrative jobs before heading west.
At the age of...
Richard Philip Giles
Aug 1, 2018
Richard Philip Giles lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on April 17, 1936 and passed away on August 01, 2018.
Justin Michael Vandervort
Jul 31, 2018
Justin Michael Vandervort
A native of California, SSgt Justin Michael Vandervort passed away on the afternoon of 31 July 2018 in Prüm, Germany. Justin was born 18 July 1989 in San Bernardino, Calif.
The 29-year-old was an avid fly fisherman; the water was where he belonged. His passion for fly fishing was beyond...
James Albert Jaap
Jul 31, 2018
James Albert Jaap lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 78. Born on April 24, 1940 and passed away on July 31, 2018.
Cheryle Ann Cochran
Jul 30, 2018
Cheryle Ann Cochran lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on December 28, 1931 and passed away on July 30, 2018.
Margarita Servin
Jul 30, 2018
Margarita Servin lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on March 04, 1936 and passed away on July 30, 2018.
John Mrgan
Jul 29, 2018
John Mrgan lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 66. Born on December 01, 1951 and passed away on July 29, 2018.
Allen Wayne Coate
Jul 29, 2018
Allen Wayne Coate, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 29th, 2018 in Vancouver, Washington surrounded by family and friends. Allen was hard working and passionate in caring for his family, friends and projects. He will be forever missed.
Allen was born on April 14th, 1933. Parents were Harold and Arlene Coate in Kokomo, Indiana. Allen served...
Richard Eugene Peck
Jul 29, 2018
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Richard Eugene Peck
Richard Eugene Peck died peacefully on July 29, 2018 at the age of 87 in Laguna Woods, California.
Dick was born in Farmington, Michigan on June 5, 1931. After graduating from Monroe High School, Dick joined the United States Navy and served four years during...
Erik Real
Jul 28, 2018
Erik Real lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on July 24, 1974 and passed away on July 28, 2018.
Donald Roy Pike
Jul 28, 2018
Don Pike
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul, and Earth is the poorer. Don Pike was an exceptional man. Humble when he had the right to boast, oblivious of his physical gifts and without doubt a man loved by many.
His life began in Denver, Colorado, in 1929, but the next 88 years...
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