Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert, Jr.

Surrounded by his family and close friends, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor Charles Albert, Jr., Central District of California, died on May 5, 2025. He will be long remembered for his keen intellect, kindness, inclusiveness, passion for the law, and profound commitment to public service.

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May 3, 2025

Lisa Montgomery October 24, 1963 – May 3, 2025

Lisa Marie Montgomery (née Rosko), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 3, 2025. She was 61 years old.

Born on October 24, 1963, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Lisa was the cherished daughter of Thomas and Lou...

May 3, 2025

As a neurodivergent and fiercely independent person living in a world that mostly values conformity, Anjali’s life was an ongoing crusade for acceptance and inclusion. She showed us the powerful impact of a nurturing environment at home, within institutions and in the community in promoting self-determination, by harnessing the unique and innate strengths in each of us. She was...

May 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edward Thornfield, a devoted husband and the ultimate hero to his three boys, who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025.

To his colleagues at the Long Beach Police Department, he was Officer Thorny , a trusted and tireless public servant for twenty years. To...

Apr 29, 2025

Oliver William Vaughan October 22, 1934 – April 29, 2025

Ollie (as he was known to his friends) passed away on Tuesday April 29 in Mission Viejo. Ollie was born in Lemoore, California to Cecil and Ruth Vaughan and grew up on the family ranch there. At 17 he signed up to enter the Navy as soon...

Apr 25, 2025

Cara Walker Smith – a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and to many, a friend, passed away on April 25 th at her home in Costa Mesa after a 15-year battle with lung disease, and ultimately, lung cancer. Living a life with lung disease did not stop Cara from being a bright light of warmth to all...

Apr 24, 2025

Debra (Debbie) Helaine Kirkman, born Debra Helaine Dietrich on March 3, 1954, in Whittier, California, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2025. She resided in Mission Viejo, California, where she battled, with amazing grace, pancreatic cancer for nearly two and one-half years.

Debbie graduated from Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California, and continued her...

Apr 24, 2025

Eliza was a talented nurse who was very generous, creative, religious, and had a strong sense of integrity. She was adventurous in loving to travel, and inquisitive in wanting to learn new skills.

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Eliza “Elsie” Macapobre Simsuangco of Trabuco Canyon, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 years after a...

Apr 23, 2025

Melvin Reznicek

Our beloved father, Melvin Reznicek, passed away peacefully into the hands of God on April 23 rd at the age of 95 in Orange County, CA. A man of deep, unwavering faith in God, he joins his wife of 64 years Rita, his daughter Kathy, and a score of brothers and sisters who are rejoicing...

Apr 23, 2025

Barbara A. Caronna, age 89, of Laguna Woods, CA passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her children, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, CA following a short period of declining health.

Born on January 9,1936 in Waltham MA, the first of two children to John and Cleophas McHugh. Barbara had many fond memories of her...

Apr 23, 2025

Angeline Harris passed away at the age of 94. Born on April 08, 1931 and passed away on April 23, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025

Ann Lois Olver passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 19, 1939 and passed away on April 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025

Elanne Sue Schultz (née Scott) August 21, 1928 – April 22, 2025

Elanne Sue Schultz, lovingly known as "Sue," passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, in Temecula, California, at the age of 96. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, Sue lived a full and inspiring life grounded in love, faith, service, and family....

Apr 20, 2025

Harry W. Stone

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of former Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Harry W. Stone, a steadfast leader, a devoted public servant, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was 84 years old. Harry's life began in September of 1940 in Burbank, California where he attended...

Apr 19, 2025

Carole Ann (Rogers) Lemp passed away on April 19, 2025 in Lake Forest, CA at the age of 83.

Above all else, she cherished being a mother, grandmother, aunt and mother-in-law. Family was always the center of her world.

Carole was born in Toledo, OH and spent a happy childhood with her parents Clifford and...

Apr 18, 2025

Dr. Eva Wessell passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 85 years old. Eva is survived by her husband, Earl Wessell, and daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Cliff Batcheler; and her granddaughter. Eva was very close with her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She frequently saw them even though they spanned the...

Apr 17, 2025

With great sorrow and heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved brother Joselito Garvilles Tacloban April 17, 2025.  Joselito “Joe” was born on April 6, 1971 on the island of Guam.  He was a Marketing Data Analyst, formerly with KB Homes and Taco Bell Corporation.  He never married but had two sweet Yorkshire terriers whom he loved,...

Apr 16, 2025

Glenna Berry-Horton

Glenna Berry-Horton, also known as Glenna Luschei, died peacefully and surrounded by family in Newport Beach, California on April 16, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 11, 1934. The oldest of four children growing up in Onawa, Iowa, she was a renowned musician, writer, and equestrian....

Apr 16, 2025

Minda Sue Hoffman 2/2/1963 – 4/16/2025

Announcement of Death

Minda Sue Hoffman (nee Rufus/Gates), 62 (San Clemente, CA) passed away peacefully entering eternal rest with the Lord on April 16, 2025 (Mission Viejo, CA) following a faithfully inspired graceful and courageous lengthy period with lung cancer. Minda was born February 2, 1963 (Hillsboro,...

Apr 16, 2025

Emily Davis Wetherby passed away at the age of 86. Born on June 17, 1938 and passed away on April 16, 2025.