Obituaries

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...

Feb 3, 2014

Kevin J. Casagranda lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on October 01, 1969 and passed away on February 03, 2014.

Feb 2, 2014

Renee Cammie Atencio, 35, Mission Viejo, joined our creator on February 2, 2014.

She was born to Henrietta Atencio and the late Ralph Atencio on December 2, 1978 in Mission Viejo. The saying it takes a village to raise a family was certainly written for Renee as she was raised by Greg and Deby Welty along with...

Feb 2, 2014

Cleo May Powers lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on June 14, 1924 and passed away on February 02, 2014.

Feb 1, 2014

Rafaela De Lopez lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on August 26, 1924 and passed away on February 01, 2014.

Feb 1, 2014

Josephine Mary Young was born on March 10, 1919, and died peacefully on February 1, 2014, at the age of 94. She lived in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Josephine was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her Busia, the Polish equivalent of Grandma.

Josephine was born in Nokomis, Illinois, a small...

Jan 31, 2014

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:00am at The Bridge Church – Main Campus, 29582 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.

Graveside service will be Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00pm at Forest Lawn – Covina Hills, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724.

If sending floral tributes, the Nalezny family would...

Jan 29, 2014

Donald L. Pascual lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on April 29, 1927 and passed away on January 29, 2014.