Obituaries

Feb 23, 2014

Tjan Tsen lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on July 17, 1928 and passed away on February 23, 2014.

Feb 22, 2014

September 13, 1927 – February 22, 2014

A proud native Californian, born in San Pedro, California, Fern passed away peacefully at the age of 86 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.

For the past 26 years she was a resident of Los Ranchos Estates in Coto de Caza.

Fern is survived by...

Feb 20, 2014

REMEMBERING BURL DEAN SMITH

Burl Dean Smith was born on March 5, 1926 in Craig County, Oklahoma and passed away in Laguna Woods, California on February 20, 2014. He had careers in both opera and education.

As a young man Burl won the best actor award in the Pasadena Playhouse Tournament of One Act Plays....

Feb 20, 2014

Isabelita A. Pascual lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on June 18, 1931 and passed away on February 20, 2014.

Feb 20, 2014

Della Gertrude Boehner, 91, passed peacefully on February 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Mission Viejo, CA.

Della G. Boehner, born April 6, 1922 to Arch Wilber and Ruth Margaret Lambert in Yuma, Colorado. She graduated from Yuma High School in 1940 and attended Colorado State College of Education, now the University of Northern...

Feb 20, 2014

Bertha Arevalo Garcia, born August 10, 1939, went home to God on February 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband of 51 years Gonzalo, her daughters Lupe, Laura & Gabriela, her sister Carmen Suarez; and her grandson David. She was loved and many and will be forever missed. Bertha touched many people throughout her life. Below are some of...

Feb 19, 2014

James Edward Branch, 64 years old, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. His strength and courage was evident as he moved through his last days, and we all were comforted that his transition from this place of physical and emotional pain and suffering was peaceful.

Jim was born to Gordon and Gladys...

Feb 18, 2014

Ashot "Sam" Simonian, 89, passed in peace and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Newport Beach, California. He was born on February 24, 1924 to Taguhi Marcarian and Ferdinand Simonian in Tehran, Iran. He met and married Donna Mae Bauer in December 1953 and went on to have 8 children.

Feb 18, 2014

Diane "De De" Vogelsang, born June 22, 1936, went home to God on February 18, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband Peter; her children Lori, Lisa, John, and Krissy; and her sister Donna. Her grace and strength in her final days helped her loved ones transform the pain of their loss into a spiritual journey of unconditional love.

Feb 16, 2014

Nancy Jane Gillet (née Watson), 83, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2014 at her home in Irvine, CA.

She was born in Fitchburg, MA and a resident of Orange County, CA for 53 years; was married to the late Ralph A. Gillet for 47 years; and is survived by her 4 daughters and their families.

Feb 15, 2014

Thomas was born in Long Beach California to George and Irene Bartlow.

He worked for Toyota for 35 years. The last 20 years he worked for Puente Hills Toyota and had a wonderful working relationship with everyone employed there.

Thomas had a great love for antique clocks, cars old and new, mountain bike riding, deep...

Feb 13, 2014

Austin Ramirez was a bright, caring and talented young soul. He was born on June 16th, 1993 in Fullerton, California to parents Shelley Gose and Douglas Ramirez. Austin continued to reside in the Orange County area through school age and his early adult years. He attended Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills and finished his education at Community Day...

Feb 12, 2014

Mary Bush Moncure, 94, of Laguna Woods, CA, beloved mother and grandmother, died February 12 2014. She died of natural causes, after a prolonged convalescence following a series of heart attacks and strokes.

Mary was married for 29 years to Stoddard S. Waldron from July 1945 to June 1974. During her long marriage she devoted her care...

Feb 10, 2014

LEONA ROSE MURRAY SCHMIDT

Leona Schmidt, of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away quietly on Monday, February 10, 2014 at her home. Her passing followed several months of in-home Hospice.

She was born Leona Rose Murray in Junction City, KS, 3 September, 1933. She grew up in Wichita, KS attending Catholic grade and high schools.

Feb 9, 2014

Parks, Robert H. Ph.D.- Robert H. Parks, passed away on Sunday, February 9th in his home in Laguna Niguel, California surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He spent most of his life living in Westchester County, New York, Short Hills, New Jersey and New York City.

Robert was born on September 20, 1924 in...

Feb 8, 2014

Alice Katherine Kurin

Alice Katherine Kurin passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, in her Mission Viejo residence on Saturday, February 08, 2014.

Alice was born in the beautiful island of Samoa on August 31, 1935 to the late Vernon Walter MacKenzie and Mary Katherine Meredith MacKenzie. She was sister to Ethel Agnes Garcia...

Feb 8, 2014

HELEN GRACE HART – 94 YEARS

Helen Grace Hart passed away February 8, 2014 – resident of Hope, Idaho, but spending the winter in Southern California with family. She is survived by her two daughters, Rena Chaney of Laguna Niguel and Daralie Hamilton (Wayne) of Huntington Beach; three granddaughters: Carren Chaney (Diane Darling), Julie Leonard (Jeff), Dena...

Feb 6, 2014

Rosenbaum, Hazel Mae, 10/5/1924-2/6/2014, passed away.

Hazel was from a pioneer family of Orange County and a member of a historical family of San Juan Capistrano. She is survived by his husband, Melvin; 3 children Carol, Sallie and George; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held: Vigil will be at Serra Chapel, Mission...

Feb 5, 2014

Lifelong SoCal resident, marine activist, brand and manufacturing developer STEVEN ALAN FRY passed away in San Juan Capistrano, CA on February 5, 2014 with his devoted wife Irma Fry by his side, his courageous three-year battle with cancer finally over. On that day, the world lost an environmental visionary and outdoor recreation advocate whose passions fueled a lifelong drive...

Feb 4, 2014

Geraldine Ann Whiteside Hannigan, of Crestline, CA, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2014 with family and friends by her side. She was a most beloved and amazing Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

Celebration of Geri’s Life will be held at the Harborside Ballroom in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula) on February 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM – 400...