Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

After living an active life for 91 years, John (Jack) Beckman died after an extended illness on Tuesday, March 20 in Laguna Woods, Calif. His wife of 61 years, Josephine (Jo), was by his side in life and in his passing.

Jack was the last living member of his siblings, and leaves behind his wife, son Paul...

Mar 20, 2018

Cheryl Lanterna passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 20, 2018 after a short but courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Middletown, Connecticut on July 11, 1948, graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, and went on to receive a degree from the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore. She began her career...

Mar 20, 2018

Ramesh Parekh of South Florida passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 from health complications. He was surrounded by his loving family as he transitioned on to his next adventure.

Ramesh was born on December 22 nd , 1932 in Kampala, Uganda to Maganlal and Manchaben Parekh. At a very young age, he started working with his...

Mar 19, 2018

Biagio “Benny” Lamberta lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 18, 1935 and passed away on March 19, 2018.

Mar 18, 2018

Emelina Gutierrez October 27, 1926 – March 18, 2018

Emelina and her husband Jose Manuel emigrated from Havana, Cuba. They lived in many areas in the U.S. finally settling in Southern California to restart Jose’s career as a telephone technician and raise their family. Much of their life they lived in west Los...

Mar 17, 2018

A brilliant star was extinguished from life all too soon when precious son, brother, and friend of many left to join our Lord & Savior in heaven.  Michael J. Fickling was born October 16, 1952 in Newport Beach, California, grew up and was schooled in Laguna Beach, CA,  graduated from Laguna Beach High School.   On Dec. 14, 1990, Michael...

Mar 17, 2018

Betty Lou Phillips lives in Coto de Caza CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on April 29, 1932 and passed away on March 17, 2018.

Mar 17, 2018

Steven P. Werner

Steven “Steve” P. Werner, 49 of Mission Viejo, California, passed away at home with family by his side on Saturday, March 17, 2018.  He was born November 26, 1968 in Connersville, Indiana to Jerry and Donna (Borchelt) Werner.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gina, and children Sloane and...

Mar 16, 2018

James Sydney Burnett lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 75. Born on April 29, 1942 and passed away on March 16, 2018.

Mar 16, 2018

Dr. Chia Ven Pao, a mathematics professor at NC State Univ. for over 40 years, passed away on March 16, 2018. He was 84. Dr. Pao is survived by his wife Mei-Shan, his three sons, Gene, Bing, and Phil, and his six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Thursday, March 29 at...

Mar 14, 2018

William Allan Keating Jr. passed away on March 14 th 2018 at the age of 12.  Will is survived by his parents, Bill and Gina Keating, and his loving sisters, Julia and Abigail.  Born October 05, 2005 in Worcester Massachusetts, Will resided in Holden, MA until he moved to Laguna Niguel, CA in 2012.

Will’s passion for...

Mar 14, 2018

Nell Parker Wynkoop, 95, of Manhattan Beach, California, passed peacefully on March 14, 2018.

Nell was born in Long Beach, California, on June 13, 1922. An alumna of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Nell married Glenn Lee Wynkoop on August 25, 1941. She was widowed after 32 years of marriage. Nell enjoyed the beach, sewing, golfing, entertaining...

Mar 14, 2018

William R. Austin entered into rest on March 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Toby, and sons Gary (Jeanette) and James (Terri); brothers-in-law, Dan (Pam) Leimel, Steven (Della) Leimel, Jerry (Sherri) Leimel; and sister-in-law, Susan (John) Colianni.

He served in the US Navy during World War II from 1943-1946. Bill was a Real Estate Broker...

Mar 13, 2018

Dane Alan Clark

Born June 26 1947 – Died March 13 2018

Born in Silver City New Mexico, Resided in Laguna Hills California

US Army Veteran, Served in Vietnam war from 1968 – 1969

Was an avid cyclist and music lover

Survived by wife Roberta;...

Mar 13, 2018

Joe Rosolanko, at 85 years of age, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday March 13, 2018.  He was born in Old Forge PA on January 16, 1933 to Charles and Mary Rosolanko.  Joe served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957 and thereafter achieved a degree in mechanical engineering. His 45 year long career started with Newark...

Mar 11, 2018

Joseph A. DeGrace, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2018 after nearly 100 years of life. Joe was born in 1918 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to James and Anne (Leger) DeGrace, one of 6 siblings. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He was a mechanical engineer, working at...

Mar 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that on March 10, 2018, Bill White, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away at the age of 85. Bill will be remembered dearly by his wife of 60 years, Ruth, and their children, Steve, Scott (Molly), Mark (Alyssa), grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Brooke, Joe, Emma, Chase and Brenden.

One of six...

Mar 9, 2018

Russell Knox Boyd passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, March 9, 2018, in Phelan, California at the age of 91. Knox Boyd is survived by his companion Linda Salter; two of his sons, Michael Leslie Boyd, and Jeffery Lynn Boyd and two daughters Heidi and Taina Boyd as well as 14 grandchildren and 16...

Mar 9, 2018

Barry Samuel Protage December 27, 1938-March 9, 2018

Barry died on March 9, 2018, surrounded by his family.  From his very beginning he was a gift to this world.  He was 11 weeks premature and critically ill, and he was given the then-experimental drug penicillin, which helped him survive and thrive and live...

Mar 9, 2018

Judy Burris lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 19, 1933 and passed away on March 09, 2018.