Obituaries

Apr 7, 2017

Mohamad Ali Sadri, 96, was born March 21, 1921 in Tehran, Iran and passed away April 7, 2017 in Laguna Woods, California.

Mohamad earned his Doctorate Degree and worked as the General Manager of a large petrochemical division in Iran.

Mr. Sadri is survived by his wife Papoor Sadri; his son Sasan Sadri; his daughter...

Apr 7, 2017

Harold Ralph Crookes was a son, brother, husband, friend and most importantly Father. Harry was born January 30th, 1946 in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Canada in 1951 and to the USA in 1954. Known as Harry & Har by his beloved family. His friends and trusted co-workers called him Hal.

Harry-Har-Hal graduated from University of Michigan...

Apr 7, 2017

Carol Ann Vukich, 79, died peacefully at home in Mission Viejo, California on Friday, April 7, 2017.

Carol was born June 8, 1937 in Hollywood California and grew up in the San Fernando Valley where she attended Bellarmine – Jefferson High School and Glendale College.

She was a model and a flight attendant on Hacienda...

Apr 7, 2017

Jane Gannon, a 30-year resident of Orange County, passed away peacefully at her home in Aliso Viejo at the age of 92. She is survived by her sister-in-law Grace Gannon of Henderson, NV and eight nieces and nephews; Michael Bremner of Canoga Park, CA, Martin Bremner (Bebeth) of Tucson, AZ, Stacy White (Sean) of Acton, CA, Mary Taylor of...

Apr 7, 2017

Melanie Joy Zahradnik, 41, was born August 14, 1975 in Massachusetts and passed away April 7, 2017 in Mission Viejo, California.

Melanie is survived by her life partner Javier Jiminez; sons Anthony Zahradnik, David Abella and Fabian Zahradnik; mother Susan Zahradnik; father Richard Zahradnik; sister Jen Zahradnik and her life partner Chad Walters; brother Ryan Zahradnik and...

Apr 7, 2017

Bella DeGruccio was born Isabella Rose Santoro on May 29, 1922 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. She was the third youngest of ten children born to Italian immigrants. Bella grew up in a brownstone with ‘railroad car’ rooms – a kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms. A bathroom was added later off the kitchen. At five,...

Apr 6, 2017

Kha Nguyen was born on May 25th, 1952 in Vietnam. He spent four years studying mathematics in Japan during his early 20s before earning his bachelor’s in electrical engineering at the University of Florida. He moved to California where he met his wife Jennifer. He worked for almost forty years as an electrical engineer, earning awards and patents among...

Apr 6, 2017

On April 6, 2017 Jennie Mangiola passed away after several years of chronic illnesses.

She was the devoted wife to Dominick ‘Mick’ Mangiola (d. 1993). She is survived by three sons – John, Mark and Paul; eight grandchildren – Dominick, Sarah, John, Heidi, Jean Marie, Nicole, Joey and Jack.

Jennie was born in Brooklyn, NY...

Apr 6, 2017

Connie R. Gonzalez lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 04, 1931 and passed away on April 06, 2017.

Apr 4, 2017

William Howard Rowe (60), of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, died suddenly of natural causes on the 4th of April, 2017 while away on business in Chicago, IL. He was born Nov. 24, 1956 in San Francisco, California.

He was a “larger than life” presence in the world, and left a space that will never be filled. Bill...

Apr 4, 2017

Molly F. Ho lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on April 08, 1925 and passed away on April 04, 2017.

Apr 2, 2017

Joyce Louise Brockett (Hamm)

Joyce Louise Brockett (Hamm) was a native of Southern California, born in 1924 and raised in Alhambra. Her early years were spent with her father and brother, Dick. At the age of 18 Joyce’s brother Joe was born bringing great joy into the family.

Joyce completed her nurse’s training with the...

Apr 2, 2017

Lisa M. Brander August 15, 1966 – April 2, 2017

Lisa Brander (nee Lach) passed away suddenly on April 2, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Michael and Alyce Lach. In the early years, her parents moved several times, finally settling in Irvine, CA in 1977. Lisa graduated from Irvine HS where she played varsity...

Apr 2, 2017

Kingsley, Nancy Fitzgibbon

Age 81 of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away at home on April 2nd, 2017 after an extended illness. She was surrounded by family and friends.

Nancy was born in Dubuque, IA on Nov. 28th, 1935, one of thirteen children.

She was predeceased by her late husband...

Apr 2, 2017

Allan Cressler Villarosa was born June 29, 1942 in Pennsylvania and passed away April 2, 2017 Laguna Hills, California. He was 74 years old. Allan is survived by his wife Marcia; son Marshal and his wife Lisa; daughter Michelle Mills; sisters Gladys Strey, Dolores Bigby and Diane Gilmore; brothers Arthur, Daniel and William Villarosa; four grandchildren.

Apr 1, 2017

Barbara Ann Wilkins-Lindsey

Sunrise: June 20, 1962 — Sunset: April 1, 2017

Barbara Ann Wilkins-Lindsey, 54 was born June 20, 1962 in Farrell County, Mississippi to the late John Taylor and Fannie Mae Wilkins. She was the youngest of three children, James Earl Wilkins and Debora Jean Wilkins (Pentecost).

Barbara confessed a hope...

Mar 31, 2017

Ingrid Goschi-Carlton lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on March 11, 1969 and passed away on March 31, 2017.

Mar 31, 2017

Billye Lee Campbell was born on October 7, 1931 in Dustin, Oklahoma and passed away March 31, 2017 at her residence in Dana Point, California. She was 85 years old. She worked at American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 8 years and then returned to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Billye...

Mar 31, 2017

Scott A.L. Weiss lives in , passed away at the age of 31. Born on February 27, 1986 and passed away on March 31, 2017.

Mar 28, 2017

Travis R. Craig lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on February 09, 1942 and passed away on March 28, 2017.