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William F. Herdrich
Nov 25, 2013
William Frank Herdrich, 84, of Laguna Niguel, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013.
He was born October 29, 1929, in McHenry, Il. Bill married Joan Samp on July 24, 1954. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1961.
Bill served as a pilot...
Clara F. Balaam
Nov 25, 2013
Clara Fujita Balaam, 79, of Laguna Niguel passed away peacefully early Monday morning on November 25, 2013 from respiratory failure. Fu, as she was called by many, was born in Pahala, Hawaii on July 2, 1934. She was the youngest of 5 children. Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii she lived in California, Texas, Washington, and...
Jessica Anne Kampczyk
Nov 25, 2013
To my loving daughter, my final words… Eulogy: November 30, 2013
It is with a deeply broken heart that I speak to all of you today. This is probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I thought a lot about how I was going to get myself through this. I started looking at Jessica's...
Joseph Elliot Patrick
Nov 22, 2013
Joseph Elliot Patrick of Irvine, California, passed away quietly at his home early in the morning of November 22. He was 67.
Joe, as he was known to his friends, grew up on Pea Ridge near Creswell, NC. He graduated valedicatorian from Creswell High School in 1965. He graduated from East Carolina University (ECU) in 1969 with...
Alice G. Watkins
Nov 21, 2013
Alice Geraldine Wyrick Watkins February 9, 1924 ~ November 21, 2013
Shorty was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on February 9, 1924 to Elmer and Mary Wyrick. She was the oldest of their five children; Shorty, Fern, Marvin, Benny and Bobby. Elmer gave nicknames to all of them, and her's was Shorty. That is what family and friends...
Jacobus “Jack” Huiberts
Nov 21, 2013
Huiberts, Jacobus 'Jack', passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2013 at the age of 59. He was born in Orange, CA on February 20, 1954.
He is survived by his wife Marion, son Brendan (daughter-in-law Tatum), daughter Ashley, son Shane, mother Margaret and brother David.
A memorial service will be held at St. Margaret's Episcopal...
Mary Redwitz
Nov 19, 2013
Mary Redwitz, a long-time Laguna Beach resident, died peacefully at home November 19th, 2013. She was 87 years old.
Beloved mother of three children, Randy, Tom and Ellen, Mary was the quintessential 'Mom' and completely focused on the well being of her family. Her life's passion was insuring her family was happy, and she did an excellent...
Lajuana Jean Adams
Nov 19, 2013
Lajuana Jean Adams lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on July 16, 1926 and passed away on November 19, 2013.
Jamie Jo Nelson
Nov 18, 2013
Jamie Jo Nelson lives in , passed away at the age of 56. Born on September 03, 1957 and passed away on November 18, 2013.
Roger L. Gordon
Nov 17, 2013
Roger L. Gordon lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on August 18, 1933 and passed away on November 17, 2013.
Julianne Owens
Nov 17, 2013
Julianne Owens passed away at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, Albany, Oregon, on November 17, 2013.
Julie spent her childhood in Maysville, Missouri, and moved to Columbia, Missouri in 1959 with her parents, Lee and Harold Owens. She attended Jefferson Junior High School, Hickman High School, and Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She then attended the University of Missouri...
Harold C. Jaffke
Nov 16, 2013
Harold Carl Jaffke Jr. ("Whitey")
Resided in Mission Viejo, California for 40 years. Died November 16, 2013 at the age of 73 as a result of a traffic accident.
Harold was born October 13, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Harold Carl Jaffke Sr. and Hermina Jaffke. He was the youngest of four children and the...
Helen M. Csillik
Nov 16, 2013
In Loving Memory Helen M. Csillik June 21, 1929 ~ November 16, 2013
Wife of John T. Csillik for 52 years and mother of Judith Stout, passed away on the morning of November 16, 2013 due to complications after an angiogram. Her heart was too weak to see her through the recovery, but her heart was full...
Margot Alberg
Nov 15, 2013
The last of four children born to Elizabeth and Frank Villeneuve, Margaret (Margot) S. Alberg passed away peacefully on November 15, 2013, fittingly surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born on September 30, 1931, Margot was raised in a loving home in Syracuse, New York with her sisters Mary Junod, Sister Doris Villeneuve, and brother Alfred (Fritz) Villeneuve,...
Ming Chiu Madden
Nov 15, 2013
Ming Chiu Madden lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on June 09, 1941 and passed away on November 15, 2013.
Clara L. Barnes
Nov 14, 2013
Clara L. Barnes lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on October 18, 1924 and passed away on November 14, 2013.
Carol Ann Sudek
Nov 14, 2013
Carol Ann Sudek was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on January 31, 1947 to Lucille and Jake Sudek. Growing up, she lived many years in Tacoma, WA. Carol had a sweet and pleasant disposition which helped her adapt to living all over the country as her dad was transferred with his job. She came with her family to Orange...
Catherine Bellini
Nov 13, 2013
Catherine Bellini lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on June 17, 1941 and passed away on November 13, 2013.
Darlene Palermo
Nov 13, 2013
Darlene Palermo lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on December 26, 1945 and passed away on November 13, 2013.
Harriet E. Mccusker
Nov 12, 2013
McCusker, Harriet Elisabeth Arvan
Died at age 91, peacefully in her sleep November 12th at her home of 49 years in Capistrano Beach. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Knearl McCusker; beloved daughter, Suzanne McCusker-Brunet; and sister, Eleanor Heim. Beloved mother of Michael McCusker (Diana), Janine McCusker, Marianne McCusker-Stellar, Dianne McCusker-Leauber, and Donn McCusker (Summer Lixia)....
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