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Anthony M. Trifiletti

Anthony M. Trifiletti

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...

Melissa Rae Sutor

Melissa Rae Sutor

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...

Catherine J. Peverill

Catherine J. Peverill

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...

Matilda Rosas

Matilda Rosas

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

Joan Adele Burch

Joan Adele Burch

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...

Carol D. Redles

Carol D. Redles

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...

Dennis P. Flanagan

Dennis P. Flanagan

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...

Michael E. Towner

Michael E. Towner

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...

Frederick Willard Zens

Frederick Willard Zens

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...

Joan Mary Cierzan

Joan Mary Cierzan

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.

Lubomyra I. Kozbur

Lubomyra I. Kozbur

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...

Richard E. Friedman

Richard E. Friedman

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...

H. Rudolph Dettwyler

H. Rudolph Dettwyler

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...

Celeste Frazier

Celeste Frazier

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...

Herbert A. Winter

Herbert A. Winter

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...

John D. Benson

John D. Benson

Mar 21, 2013

John Danforth Benson of Lake Forest, CA passed away March 21, 2013 at the age of 65 at his home after a brief illness.

He was born in Albion, NY on April 16, 1947 to Mary Helen and M.D. "Bill" Benson. His family, which at this time included his younger brother Tom, moved to California when he...

Noel Collins Hagan

Noel Collins Hagan

Mar 19, 2013

Noel ("Bud") Collins Hagan, Jr., a resident of Laguna Woods, CA was born in Fresno, CA on May 8, 1925 and passed away at 87 years of age on March 19, 2013.

Bud is survived by his wife of 62 years, Regina Leona Hagan; his five children: Carolyn, Julie, Bill, Laura, and Rick plus his 12 grandchildren....

Eleanor L. Mclaughlin

Eleanor L. Mclaughlin

Mar 18, 2013

Eleanor Louise McLaughlin, DM 1915-2013

Eleanor McLaughlin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 18, 2013.

Eleanor was born in 1915 in Margate, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Atlantic City High School where she first met her future husband Jack McLaughlin. She worked for the Postmaster in Washington, D.C....

Miguel A. Sanchez

Miguel A. Sanchez

Mar 18, 2013

Please visit Miguel's memorial website at www.ilasting.com/miguelsanchez.php

Lou Ann Rosko

Lou Ann Rosko

Mar 17, 2013

Lou Ann Rosko, 82, died Sunday, March 17, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lou Ann was born April 3, 1930 in Nokomis, IL, the only daughter of Lucille and Herman Schaefer. She met the love of her life, Thomas Rosko, while in high school; they married in 1948 and enjoyed 64 years...

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