Obituaries

Feb 25, 2016

Karl Forman Weber passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the age of 86 surrounded by his family.

Karl was born in Los Angeles on February 18, 1930. He was one of five children belonging to parents Karl A. Weber and Mary Noyes. He went to Loyola High School and Loyola College, both in Los Angeles....

Feb 24, 2016

Charles W. Johnson lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on March 08, 1932 and passed away on February 24, 2016.

Feb 24, 2016

MELFI, Charles P. 1934-2016

Charles P. Melfi, 81, of Irvine, CA, was born in Fulton, NY, on August 7, 1934 and passed away in Irvine, CA on February 24, 2016.

He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and worked as an engineer for The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA. He began his...

Feb 23, 2016

Doris was born on January 28, 1942, in Camden, N.J. She left to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Doris had a gentle, beautiful spirit and we were all blessed to have her presence in our lives. Teachers in the Fountain Valley School system, where Doris worked at Fulton Middle School, would tell you she was...

Feb 23, 2016

Everett Hylton, age 88, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather.

A California native, Everett was born and raised in Vallejo, and at 17 joined the Navy as a medic. After the war he attended college at USC, and in 1952, met and married his wife of 63 years, Odessa.

He began his professional career at...

Feb 22, 2016

Katherine A. Hile June 13, 1918 – February 22, 2016

Katherine A. Hile passed after a few years of suffering but a long and joyful life.

She was truly a pioneer in every way. She loved to travel, beginning with driving her mother across country when she graduated from high school in 1936. She had...

Feb 21, 2016

Billy Dean Lewis

Strong Determined Integrity Inspirational Wisdom Reliable Analytical Motivational Mentor Visionary

Billy, or Grand D, as he was known to his grandchildren, was a loving husband and father. He was born on February 6, 1936 in Freestone County, Texas. He was one of 12 children born to Ottis Lewis Sr. and Ever Jones-Lewis,...

Feb 20, 2016

Charles H. Clarke passed away on February 20 after a brief illness. He was 91 years old and is survived by many loved ones, notably, his partner of 35 years Patricia Young and also her daughters Christine and Tracy, his sister Aileen and his nieces, nephews, granddaughter and many, many friends.

Charles grew up in Brooklyn NY,...

Feb 20, 2016

Tillie Cheney lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on October 06, 1923 and passed away on February 20, 2016.

Feb 17, 2016

Austin Thomas Boyd, 22, of Rancho Santa Margarita. Following a long struggle with mental illness, Austin went home to be with Jesus who he loves so very much. Son of Chris and Nancy; brother to Noelle, Christopher and sister-in-law Taisiia, as well as his loving extended family including grandfather Edward; uncles: Matt, Gary, Rick, and Paul; aunts: Anne, Beth,...

Feb 17, 2016

Everett Eugene Manning March 11, 1942 – February 17, 2016 (age 73)

Everett passed away at his home Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Laguna Niguel, California.

He was born March 11, 1942 in Iowa.

Everett was loyal, patient and the epitome of a family man that loved his wife of 50 years, son...

Feb 17, 2016

Maria Carey March 9, 1963 – February 17, 2016

Maria peacefully passed away at home February 17, 2016 in San Juan Capistrano after she fought a hard battle with cancer.

Maria is survived by her spouse of 30 years, Dorothy Romano; her mother Jo Ann; niece Louisiana; her Uncle Gordon and Uncle Gene; numerous cousins,...

Feb 16, 2016

Deirdre Clare Reilly, 56, of Aliso Viejo. Following a long struggle with cancer she died peacefully on February 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Daughter of Dolores F. Reilly and the late Dr. Philip J. Reilly of Sacramento, Deirdre is survived by her mother; siblings: Chris, Paul, Seana, Mary, Tom and Conn; sisters-in-law, Suzanne, Bridget, Paula; as...

Feb 15, 2016

Edmund “Eddy” Pelico, “ageless”, a valley full time resident for over 32 years, formerly of Rhode Island. He was co-founder of E&E Pel’s Italian Ices. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; proud papa of Stephen Marandola, Lori Marandola Dias, and Dr. Michael Marandola of San Juan Capistrano and their amazing spouses, Susan, Joseph, and Daria; loving papa...

Feb 15, 2016

William (Bill) James Hawkinson (11/15/1928 – 2/15/2016) was born to Marie (Sandvik) and Godfrey Hawkinson of Crosby, North Dakota. He lived in Crosby through high school where he excelled in academics, sports and student government.

Declining a full scholarship to the University of North Dakota, Bill instead moved to Chicago for a brief period to pursue a...

Feb 15, 2016

Thomas C. White, 72

Thomas "Tom" White, 72, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away from natural causes on Monday, February 15, 2016. He was born December 17, 1943 to John and Martha (Stars) White in Louisville, Kentucky. Tom served in the US Army-National Guard. Tom was well respected in the sporting goods industry for more than 45...

Feb 14, 2016

Trisha Marie Stauffer January 13, 1965 – February 14, 2016 Costa Mesa, Orange County, California Died at home due to natural causes

Daughter of Richard P. Roy and Valerie Ann Luvano Mother to Brittney and Brandon Stauffer Loving owner to Oreo and Polly

Administrative Assistant for Medical Device Companies Was currently employed by Johnson &...

Feb 13, 2016

Eleanor Bernardene Chubeck, age 93, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Orange County, California. She was residing with and lovingly cared for by her niece, Laurie Johnston, and her husband, Steve Johnston, at the time of her death. She enjoyed a joyful family life with her great nephews, Garrett (11) and Caden (6), and...

Feb 12, 2016

Ralph L. Michael, one of the last remaining members of the "Greatest Generation", passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 12. Ralph was born on January 17, 1927 in Lavoye, Wyoming to Ralph and Lucille Michael. He graduated from Brea-Olinda High School in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving until 1946. He then attended...

Feb 11, 2016

John Frederick Debs went to his Lord on February 11, 2016, age 78, after a brief illness.

Born in Los Angeles, Fred lived a larger than life role, bringing joy to everyone he met. He knew no strangers.  His intelligence and wit were staggering – he spoke seven languages, had vast encyclopedic knowledge of diverse subjects from...