Obituaries

Nov 6, 2016

Josiane Reine Ghislaine Mombaerts DeKarver, our beautiful and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 6, 2016 at the age of 68.

Josiane was born November 22, 1947 in Brussels, Belgium to Helene Mottier and Guy Mombaerts. She married Martin Lynn DeKarver on September 22, 1966 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They have had...

Nov 3, 2016

Frederick Victor Ferketic

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on 2-2-1942 and died at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, CA on 11-3-2016.

Preceded in death by parents Peter and Mary Ferketic. Survived by wife Christine; children Sherri (Genaro) Lopez, Machelle (Vincent) Griffin, Mary Ferketic, Fred (Starr) Ferketic Jr. and Michael Ferketic; grandchildren Trey, Cole and Drew Ferketic; siblings...

Nov 2, 2016

Michael Jens Solem passed away on Nov 2, 2016. Mike grew up in Azusa, California where his father was the mayor and he went to Citrus High School. He lived in the San Fernando Valley until last year.

He was 76 years old and married to his wife Marlene Solem for 32 years. They had 7 children...

Nov 2, 2016

In lieu of flowers, Joan's family asks that you please consider a donation to USC Keck School of Medicine, www.keck.usc.edu/giving.

Nov 1, 2016

Gavin, Mary Jeanne (McBride), November 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Gavin. Loving mother of Francis (Natalie), Lisa Sauerbaum (Richard), Michael and Tracey Dodson (Dustin). Also survived by devoted grandchildren Catherine, Elizabeth, Jeremy, Olivia, Wyatt and Avery; and brothers Edward (Kathy) and Michael (Anne).

Mary Jeanne, a native of Philadelphia, was an avid reader...

Oct 31, 2016

Nellie Joyce Whiting lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on May 09, 1933 and passed away on October 31, 2016.

Oct 30, 2016

Helen Louise Matthews Hamilton Born Dec. 11, 1925 – Died Oct. 30, 2016

Helen was born in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, and raised in the West Adams District next to Culver City where she attended Marvin Ave. Grade School and graduated from Hamilton High School, class of Summer 1944. Her mother was Erma Bloomquist...

Oct 27, 2016

George Charles Doxsee lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on June 22, 1924 and passed away on October 27, 2016.

Oct 27, 2016

Marillyn Marie Myers was born to Sophie Hinz Hallman and Jack R. Hallman of Los Angeles, CA on May 27, 1923. She was welcomed home by her very excited big sister, Mavis.

As a child she enjoyed school, attending gymnasium twice a week, playing with her "kitties" at home, and going to Cambria every summer with her...

Oct 26, 2016

Satoko M. Lewins lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 10, 1930 and passed away on October 26, 2016.

Oct 26, 2016

Edythe Maria Carnevale Laudati was born in Providence, R. I. on November 21, 1918. She married Hector Laudati, a prominent R.I. lawyer and Providence City Councilman and they had 3 children. She was an exceptional partner to her husband and a loving and devoted mother to her children. Edythe was very involved with charitable causes, notably the "White Sisters"...

Oct 24, 2016

Concepcion Diputado lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on May 14, 1933 and passed away on October 24, 2016.

Oct 23, 2016

David Belcher, a 27-year resident of Big Bear City, had many friends in the Big Bear area.

David passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 23, 2016 at 86 years of age.

David is survived by his wife of 67 years, Noralene Belcher. He is also survived by daughters, Denise Katzenberger, Jackie...

Oct 21, 2016

Gladys Julia Lavoie

A very gracious, loving, caring woman with a big heart. Touched so many lives with her love and caring ways. She was one to always remember birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, births and many more occasions. You were guaranteed that you would receive a card, gift or special treat for your special day.

Gladys'...

Oct 20, 2016

Jennifer (Jenna) Savage Spinelli, age 30, of Costa Mesa went to heaven on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Plantation, Fl. and moved to Mission Viejo, Ca at the age of 4. She attended Carl Hankey Elementary, Newhart Middle School, and was a member of the first graduating class of Tesoro High School. She graduated from Cal...

Oct 20, 2016

Arthur Jay Sagen passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 20, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 77. As he passed he was surrounded by his wife and several dear friends from the Vedanta Society, who chanted sacred Hindu mantras.

Jay is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter Kari Sagen Gritzan,...

Oct 19, 2016

Alice Martin March 22, 1925 – October 19, 2016

Alice Martin, daughter of Hachig and Emastouhi (Chakarian) Samuelian was born March 22, 1925, in South Boston, Massachusetts. As a teenager Alice moved with her family to Southern California. She worked at Continental Can Company and during the war became one of the original "Rosie the Riveters." She...

Oct 18, 2016

Eileen G. Potter lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on May 21, 1928 and passed away on October 18, 2016.

Oct 17, 2016

Anna Gullo LaBarbera March 18, 1924 – October 17, 2016

Anna Gullo LaBarbera, was born in Brooklyn, New York, the first child of Jim and Jennie Gullo. It was there on September 15, 1951, she met and married Vincent LaBarbera, and in 1952 Vince and Anna moved to Claremont, California where they lived for 45 years.

Oct 17, 2016

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation on Sheila's American Cancer Society Relay for Life page: https://is.gd/sheilasallstars

Sheila Boswell, aged 56, resident of Mission Viejo California, passed away peacefully on Monday October 17th 2016 after a 4 1/2 year long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hereford UK on Feb 28th 1960 she is survived by...