Jill Marlene Blair
Jul 15, 2026
Jill Marlene Blair (née Azadian), a devoted sister, aunt, caregiver, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 74, in Mission Viejo, California.
Jill built a successful career as a Quality Control Manager in the electronics industry, where she was respected for her dedication, precision, and strong work ethic. Outside of her professional life, she found...
Barbara K. Ayers
Jul 12, 2026
Laguna Woods, CA – Barbara Ayers was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1934, to parents John and Helen Kenney in Brooklyn, NY.
Barbara spent rnost of her life in New York with her husband of 64 years, Joe, and their two sons, David and Mark. After Mark...
Stephen Dale Warriner
Jul 11, 2026
Stephen Dale Warriner, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born on November 15, 1945 in Artesia, California to parents Alva Edwin Warriner and Jennie Vanderwall Warriner.
Steve grew up in Artesia enjoying many of the small town advantages. At 16, Steve gained his interest and knowledge...
Hayley Nicole Jorgensen
Jul 9, 2026
Hayley Nicole Jorgensen, the love of our life, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32 on July 9, 2026. She is survived by her husband Forrest Jackson, parents Dave & Denise Jorgensen, sister Taylor Falke, brother-in-law Garrett Falke, and many relatives and friends.
Hayley would light up a room with her smile, and she had a way of making everyone...
Janet M. Robbins
Jul 9, 2026
Janet Robbins will be remembered as a kind, generous, and gracious woman whose life was centered on family, faith, and community.
Janet began her career as a teacher in Denver, Colorado, where she developed a lifelong love of skiing. She married Lee Robbins, and following his death in 1968, devoted herself to raising their three children. The family moved to California...
Edith Luisa Gnasso
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Edith Gnasso
June 1, 1933 – July 8, 2026
Edith Luisa Marvin Gnasso, a woman of profound faith, dedication, and grace, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 93. Known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her community and family, Edith leaves behind a legacy of love and quiet strength in her...
Taihi Paik
Jul 8, 2026
Taihi Paik, a longtime resident of Monterey and professionally known for her CPA practice in Carmel until her retirement, passed away of natural causes earlier this month in Irvine, CA. She was 98 years old.
Taihi was blessed with a large family, having 6 brothers and one sister. Although of Korean nationality, Taihi was born in Japan during the brief time...
Jerry Taylor Hoffman
Jul 6, 2026
Jerry Taylor Hoffman
May 3, 1959 – July 6, 2026
Jerry Taylor Hoffman, (né Gerald Taylor Root) was born May 3, 1959, in Whittier, California, at Los Angeles Maywood Hospital. He was the fourth child of Fred and Betty Root, delivered — like all six of Betty’s children — by their beloved Dr. “Aunt” Evelyn Burkholder.
As a boy, Jerry loved wearing his...
Michael John Rizzo
Jul 6, 2026
MICHAEL RIZZO, NATIVE ISLANDER, FDNY, KOREAN WAR VETERAN
Mike was born in Bulls Head (Graniteville) on April 27, 1932. After residing in Willowbrook for more than 60 years, he spent his final years at The Esplanade, only two blocks from where he grew up. Mike passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026.
Mike attended PS 22 and McKee Vocational High School. In...
Paul James Gifford
Jul 3, 2026
Paul James Gifford, 66, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, MN on September 22, 1959, to James and Marian Gifford, the family soon settled in Los Gatos, CA and Paul always considered himself a “native Californian.” He attended Los Gatos schools, graduating from Los Gatos High School in 1977. He attended...
Barbara Pauline Leikam Bayers
Jul 3, 2026
Barbara Pauline Leikam Bayers, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California.
Born on April 23, 1940, in Cologne, Minnesota, Barbara lived a life marked by adventure, curiosity, courage, deep faith, and an unwavering love for her family. Life’s most fulfilling calling for her was in helping others, and nowhere was that more evident than in...
Hue Minh Nadeau
Jul 3, 2026
Hue Nadeau, born in Saigon, Vietnam, passed away on July 3, 2026, in San Marcos, California, at the age of 88. She was a woman of warmth, grace, and quiet strength, whose presence brought light and comfort to all who knew her.
Hue devoted much of her life to the noble profession of education, serving as a dedicated educator for more...
Anthony Jay "Tony" Abeyta
Jul 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Anthony Jay "Tony" Abeyta
Anthony Jay Abeyta, affectionately known to family and friends as Tony, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and unwavering love for those closest to him.
Tony will be remembered as a consistent and dependable man with a sharp wit and an independent spirit. He was an avid reader, especially of murder mystery...
Dale Ronald Nethery
Jul 2, 2026
Dale passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2026. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Claudia and Todd Maloney, along with many family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter or charity of your choice.
