Obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

Michael Guy Gordon, age 89, passed on Thursday July 18, 2024 at Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California, surrounded by the love of his immediate family.

Mike was born in New York City, and lived on both coasts before settling in California in 1995. Mike is predeceased by his daughter Gail Bauer and is survived by...

Jul 18, 2024

Shanti Kadambi Gopalan

(January 18, 1941 – July 18, 2024)

Shanti Gopalan reminded us each day that there is an abundance of simple pleasures around all of us. She saw enchantment in birds, grace in vegetation and blooms, majesty in vistas, transcendence in nature’s murmuring silence. All of this inspired her paintings and ...

Jul 18, 2024

Helene N. Pham passed away at the age of 84. Born on February 10, 1940 and passed away on July 18, 2024.

Jul 13, 2024

Gowri Jagannath, of Mission Viejo CA, left her mortal body to be with God on July 13, 2024 at the age of 75 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Rajalakshmi and Narasimhan Mahadevan, and her brother Balu. Gowri is survived by her beloved soulmate and husband of 40 years, Kuthur "Jaggu"...

Jul 13, 2024

Gene Allen Nuziard

Gene Allen Nuziard, a devoted husband, respected leader, and community-minded individual, passed away peacefully on July 13th, 2024. A man of exceptional character and unwavering dedication, Gene touched the lives of countless people. Gene lived by the motto, "There's a time to learn, a time to earn, and a time to return," and he...

Jul 12, 2024

Kuei Chih "KC" Chou Cheng of Laguna Woods, CA passed away on July 12, 2024, after a short illness at the proud age 100 (born 10-11-1923).

She was born in mainland China and moved to Taiwan after WWII, where she raised her children. She Immigrated to Northern CA and later to Southern CA.

She loved...

Jul 11, 2024

Joseph C. Ditto "Joe", 89, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at his home in Laguna Niguel, California after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Carolyn, and family in his final moments.

Joe was born August 26, 1934 in Elkhart, Indiana to George Alfred Ditto and Orpha Elizabeth (Yoder)...

Jul 9, 2024

Ryan Sherwood Gourley May 16, 1953 – July 9, 2024

Ryan Sherwood Gourley of Laguna Beach, California passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on May 16, 1953 in Lynwood, California, son to Betty and Donald Gourley.

Ryan was a gifted painter and extraordinary artist whose creativity, ingenuity,...

Jul 6, 2024

Gilberto Montes Silvestre passed away at the age of 49. Born on January 18, 1975 and passed away on July 06, 2024.

Jul 6, 2024

Lee W. Keeler passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2024, after a brave month-long battle. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mabel and Lily; brothers Allan (Linda) and Robert (Linda); brothers-in-law Mark (Teresa), Neil, and Paul Campbell; as well as nieces Jamie, Whitney, Molly, Alex, Shannon, Amy, Sarah, and Lauren; nephew David; and extended family....

Jul 4, 2024

Walter A. Hoffman, 98, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great -grandfather, WWII veteran, pastor, Bible teacher, evangelist, and friend, was promoted to glory on July 4, 2024. His wife of 77 years, Pearl ("Pat") was by his side as he entered the arms of the Lord. Along with Pearl, Walt leaves behind four sons: Jay (Emily), Jeff (Marcy), Phil (Terry),...

Jul 3, 2024

John was tragically taken from us on 07/03/24.

John was born in Long Beach to Al and Tina Correa. He and his sisters, Elaine and Julie, grew up in their family home and all attended Emerson Elementary, Stanford Junior High, and Millikan High School. John was a gifted athlete from the very start. His dad, Al, coached...

Jul 1, 2024

Beverly Fountain Turner August 23, 1928 – July 1, 2024

Beverly Fountain Turner passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving children, Janet Martin, Nancy Rozan, and Michael Turner. She was just two months shy of her 96th birthday. Beverly was beloved by all who knew her. She was a loving grandmother to Laura...

Jul 1, 2024

Sudhakar Manchireddy, age 70, of Whittier CA, passed away on July 1, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Kavitha, and his two children, Brinda and Sohan. He was able to rest peacefully with the presence of close family and friends for his final moments.

Sudhakar was born in an Indian village called Eliminedu on January 22,...

Jun 29, 2024

In Loving Memory Of MARGARET LILIAN SIMKINS September 28 th , 1943 June 29 th , 2024 Celebration of Life – July 19 th , 2024

Margaret/Peggy was born in Milwaukee, WI and was the sister of Paul Meigs. Her parents, Purdy and Lois Meigs, resided in...

Jun 29, 2024

Herdie James Collier, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 29 th , 2024. Known as Jim or Butch to his family and friends, he was born June 2, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Herdie Collier, Sr., and Minnie (Wessels) Collier. He graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1965.

In the...

Jun 29, 2024

Mason is officially 6 months old. While he's unaware of the massive losses that have hit our little family in such a short amount of time, I want him to always know about the precious people who were once in his life.

His beautiful baby cousin Salem Charlee was his first friend. She was so much smaller...

Jun 29, 2024

Hazel Jo Connally-Benson July 15, 1929 – June 29, 2024

Hazel Jo Connally-Benson passed away quietly on June 29 th in Lake Forest, California, having been surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Percy Joe and Maxine Florence, Hazel grew up in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Texas, in simple family accommodations that...

Jun 28, 2024

Herbert and Suzanne Marbach, of Manhattan Beach, Fallbrook & Laguna Niguel, both passed peacefully in June 2024. Their funeral was held on their 63 rd wedding anniversary as they were inseparable partners in life’s grand adventure.

They are survived by a large family who love them and are deeply missed by all who knew them.

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Jun 27, 2024

Kathryn “Toddy” Kennedy, 87, passed away peacefully in Rancho Santa Margarita, California in the presence of her family on June 27, 2024.  Beloved wife for fifty-nine years of Francis W. Kennedy.  Loving mother of Elizabeth (Mike) McCarthy of Vienna, Virginia and John (Pam) Kennedy of San Diego, California. Predeceased by her beloved son Andrew P. Kennedy.  Devoted “Grammie” to...