Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Russell Elliott Nordstrom September 6, 1946 — March 26, 2025

Russell Elliott Nordstrom, beloved father, legendary trial attorney, and devoted surfer, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Russell’s life was defined by resilience, compassion,...

Mar 26, 2025

Yoshie Ishizuka McManus Born July 17, 1943 Died March 26, 2025

Yoshie was a beautiful, loving, loyal, tough and strong wife of 58 years to Raymond Dee McManus and dedicated mother of two—Gary Marshall McManus (58) and Roxanna Rae [McManus] Bryant (47) and grandmother to Jake, Stella, and Jensen.  Yoshie started her life...

Mar 24, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Annamarie Nagy, on March 24, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home in Irvine.

Annamarie was born in Hungary on June 8, 1934 to her parents, Anna and Bela Biro. She met her future husband, Huba Nagy, when...

Mar 22, 2025

Jerome Daleiden, age 93, of Lake Forest, CA, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025. Born August 10, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a cherished member of his community.

Jerome’s life was marked by his unwavering kindness and dedication to his family. He was a Korean War Veteran who...

Mar 20, 2025

David Thomas Randle September 22, 1961 – March 20, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we share that our beloved David Thomas Randle left this earthly realm after a long and brave fight against the symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy caused by recurrent concussions.  He was a Spartan warrior at heart and fought the...

Mar 19, 2025

A Life Well Lived With Energy, Music, and “No Fun Getting Old”

Victoria M. “Vickie” Hsiung (née Hsu), 84, of Orange County, passed away peacefully at 11:12 pm on March 19, 2025. Born in Taiwan on May 27, 1940, to Kungming Hsu and Wuhsia Yu, Vickie lived a life full of remarkable energy, generosity, and unmistakable humor...

Mar 18, 2025

December 13, 1923 – Jimmye Burke passed on the evening of March 18, 2025. It was a peaceful, painless, passing in Dana Point, California. She was one hundred and one years old. She is survived by three sons, daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister.

Jimmye Burke was born on December thirteenth in the year...

Mar 17, 2025

Lucia Zapanta Reyes passed away at the age of 88. Born on July 11, 1936 and passed away on March 17, 2025.

Mar 16, 2025

Thomas Kenneth Chronert passed away peacefully at age 88 on March 16 in Laguna Hills, California. He resided in Laguna Beach, CA for the past 38 years. As he would have wanted, his immediate family was at his side. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and unwavering commitment to his family, friends, religion, work, and passions.

Mar 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard, a beloved husband, father, brother, and son, who passed away on March 16 th , 2025 at the age of 64 years old. Born in Lima, Peru, Richard was a man of great integrity and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, unwavering love for his...

Mar 16, 2025

KAREN MARIE PRICE (JENSMA) September 2, 1942 – March 16, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Karen Price, on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Karen passed peacefully at her home in Mission Viejo.

Karen Marie Price (Jensma) was born in Artesia, California, on...

Mar 15, 2025

Don Lee Wilkinson was born May 11, 1936 in Compton, California to LaRue Dee Wilkinson and Viola Gill Wilkinson and passed away peacefully the evening of March 15, 2025 surrounded by family after the Lord wrapped His arms around him and took him home.

Don had two older siblings, Margaret Finnan and Jack Wilkinson, both deceased.

Mar 15, 2025

The perfect husband, father, son, brother and friend, Jeff Johnson, passed away on the evening of March 15 th surrounded by those he loved most-his wife, all six of his children and his sister Stephanie.

Born October 14 th , 1964, in Encino, California to Albert and Gayle Johnson. He happily and enthusiastically took upon himself the...

Mar 15, 2025

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Leslie "Les" Brown passed away March 15, 2025 after succumbing to Parkinson's disease.

Les was born May 29, 1944 in Sonora, CA and grew up in nearby Angels Camp – a historic California Gold Rush town and setting for Mark Twain's short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." Les...

Mar 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Leang, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, on March 15, 2025.

He is survived by Irene, his wife of over 50 years, and their three children Howie, Bobby, and Charlene, as well as their 4 grandchildren, Ally, Lucas, Charlotte, and Emmie.

Lawrence lived...

Mar 12, 2025

Jolie Ann Seeley

Jolie Seeley passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 in her home in Laguna Woods, California. She was 94 years old.

Jolie was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 27, 1930. She was a true joy to her family, co-workers, and many friends. She had an infectious laugh and beautiful smile...

Mar 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jack C. Evans

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack, a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, husband and friend, who peacefully departed this life on March 7, 2025 at the age of 87. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, generosity and unwavering strength.

Jack...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin Drum on March 7, 2025. He was 66 years old.

Born in Long Beach, California, to educators Dale and Jean Drum, Kevin grew up in nearby Garden Grove.  When in the 4 th grade, he participated in the first gifted program at Mabel Carver School. ...

Mar 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Harry Monds May 1, 1949 – March 7, 2025

Harry Monds, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Dunn, NC.  Harry spent his life dedicated to his family and friends. He served proud in USMC as Aviation Supply Officer...

Mar 7, 2025

VIRGINIA COREY BYRNE

A loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and true friend, our beloved Virginia Byrne passed away peacefully in Mission Viejo, CA, on March 7, 2025, at age 92, just shy of her 93 rd birthday.

Born Virginia Corey on April 28, 1932, in Westmoreland County,...