Obituaries

Apr 5, 2013

Ernst Joseph Scipio 6/16/1924 4/5/2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a great soul and spirit, Ernst Joseph Scipio on Friday, April 5th, 2013 with his loving wife and family by his side. He truly passed peacefully after a brief hospitalization at Saddleback Memorial Hospital. "Ernie" lived a full and vibrant life...

Apr 4, 2013

Robert E. Koedel went home to the Lord: April 4, 2013.

Robert E. Koedel, 61, of Trabuco Canyon passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 surrounded by his family. Bob fought a strong, courageous, and brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born April 22, 1951, the beloved son of Frederick H. and Ethel G...

Apr 4, 2013

Basil Joseph Piazza lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on January 28, 1929 and passed away on April 04, 2013.

Apr 3, 2013

Richard "Dick" Shannon May 13, 1928 April 3, 2013

Richard Wallace "Dick" Shannon of Laguna Woods passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013. Dick was born on May 13, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA to Wallace and Vinnie Patin Shannon. Dick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan McGreevy Shannon, his sons Kevin and Dennis,...

Apr 3, 2013

Ella Mae Thompson lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on November 06, 1914 and passed away on April 03, 2013.

Apr 2, 2013

A native of Los Angeles, Anthony Martin Trifiletti enlisted in the United States Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Because of his exceptional ability as a signalman, Mr. Trifiletti was assigned to the staff of Commander In Chief of the Pacific, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at CinCPAC headquarters on Oahu.

After discharge from the Navy, Anthony...

Apr 1, 2013

Melissa Rae Sutor, age 28, of San Juan Capistrano, passed away on April 1, 2013 in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Melissa was born on September 24, 1984 in San Clemente, California. She is the beautiful daughter of Raymond and Terri Sutor and sister of Ashley Sutor.

She graduated Valedictorian from San Clemente High School in...

Apr 1, 2013

Catherine "Jan" Peverill passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2013 at the age of 78. Jan is survived by her husband William LeRoy Peverill, her children William and Sandy, her grandchildren Jessalyn, Colton, McClinton, Jordan and her great-grandchildren Elliot, Hudson and Owen.

Jan was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne...

Mar 31, 2013

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Saddleback Valley 23521 Paseo de Valencia Suite 100 Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Mar 30, 2013

Joan Adele Francis Burch 4/29/1923 – 3/30/2013

Joan was born in Newton Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Leona Francis. Upon her graduation from high school she came to Los Angeles to continue her art training at the prestigious Otis Art Institute.

In June 1946 she married Robert Kendall Burch and together they reared daughter...

Mar 30, 2013

Carol Duane Link Redles April 20, 1932 March 30, 2013

Carol "Duane" Redles, nee Link, of Lake Forest, CA, formerly of Naples, FL, and Dresher, PA passed away on March 30, 2013 surrounded by her children, Rich, Lynn and David.

"Duane" was born and raised in Beach Haven, New Jersey and was the daughter of...

Mar 30, 2013

Dennis Patrick Flanagan May 18, 1947 – March 30, 2013

Dennis Patrick Flanagan of Rancho Santa Margarita passed away March 30, 2013. Dennis was born on May 18, 1947 in San Francisco, CA a fourth generation San Franciscan to Jack Code Flanagan and Clara Ehrman Flanagan. Dennis is survived by his brother Tim Flanagan of Rancho Santa...

Mar 29, 2013

Michael "Mickey" Towner passed away on March 29th at 84 years old. He is survived by his ex-wife Jean and their 8 children Bob, Sallie, Leslie, Jim, Pat ,Vince (Steve), Anita and Lynn as well as 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mickey was born in Chicago Illinois to Edith and Harold Towner. After Mickey was born the...

Mar 27, 2013

Frederick Willard (Will) Zens

Will Zens was born on June 26, 1920 in Milwaukee WI to Frederick Henry and Leona Zens. He was the eldest of four children, lived through the great depression, and served in the U.S. Army/Air Corps during WWII. While a cadet, he married the love of his life Janis Elblein. Shortly after getting...

Mar 25, 2013

Joan Mary Cierzan lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 12, 1928 and passed away on March 25, 2013.

Mar 25, 2013

Lubomyra (Luba) Irena Kozbur of Lake Forest, CA died March 25, 2013 at age 81. Luba was born May 26, 1931 in Lviv, Ukraine.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Nestor. She is also survived by her children, Askold (Marta), Irysa (Val) and Borys (Lynn); brother-in-law, Taras (Xenia); 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many...

Mar 23, 2013

Richard Elliott Friedman passed away at the age of 64 on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at his home in Laguna Hills. He is survived by his wife, Lyn; two sons, Ryan and Jody; daughter-in-law, Samantha; three grandsons, Elliott, Jonah, and Jude; and brothers, Randy and Rory.

More than anything, he loved to provide for his family. He...

Mar 22, 2013

H. Rudolph (Rudy) Dettwyler April 13, 1924 March 22, 2013

Beloved father of Daniel Dettwyler and Judy Finkbiner, son-in-law Jim Finkbiner, and grandfather of Kelly Finkbiner.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, resided in Southern California for 60 years.

Rudy loved boats and spent more than 45 years in yacht sales. He was awarded as...

Mar 21, 2013

Celeste Frazier, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and sister slipped quietly into eternity to be with our Lord after a short illness, she was 89.

Born in Rome, Italy, raised in an Italian orphanage, and prompted by her sister, she crossed the Atlantic to America on a steam ship in 1948. It was there...

Mar 21, 2013

Herbert Winter, 87

Herbert Alex Winter ("Opa") passed away peacefully at his home in Laguna Hills, California on March 21st, 2013. Herbert was born in Essen, Germany to Paula and Johann Winter on April 2nd 1925. He married Helen Finch in Munich on August 6th, 1952 and immigrated to the United States to complete his education and...