Obituaries

Mar 30, 2009

On Monday, March 30, Cordelia Bordwell died peacefully with her family at her side.  Her granddaughter Deborah sang ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ to her minutes before she entered God’s presence.

Cordelia Bordwell, nee Cordelia Reed, was born June 1, 1906 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Merle and Goldie Reed.  For the first 16 years of her life, she...

Mar 29, 2009

Lynn was always bothered by extensive obituaries for people who died. He said there was no point in talking about where a person lived and what he had accomplished. The only words he wanted written were: Lynn Sims, Child of God. That said it all for him.

But the rest of us selfishly need to know a...

Mar 28, 2009

Edmund Peter Coony passed away on March 28, 2009 at the age of 86. He was born in Alhambra, California on August 8, 1922 to Charles S. Coony and Agnes Coony. Ed served his country in the United States Army during both World War II as 1st Lieutenant Field Artillery Unit Commander in the 244th Field Artillery Battalion Germany...

Mar 26, 2009

Trovato, Frank 87, died March 26, 2009 in Mission Viejo, CA. Beloved husband of Dolores; loving father of Doug EileenTrovato; brother of Isabelle Griffiths and Anthony Trovato deceased. Grandfather of David Bridgette Trovato and Leslie Kevin Padgett and great-grandfather of Sophie and Nate Padgett. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Memorial Service on Friday,...

Mar 24, 2009

Jose Ramon Lopez, the third of eight children, was born on March 15, 1952 in Mascota, Mexico to Jose and Concha Lopez. After spending his first 13 years in Mascota, he and his family made the move to Dana Point, California. He attended San Clemente High School, graduating in 1971. He was both a wrestler and cross-country runner. His...

Mar 23, 2009

Minnie Marie Landry passed away peacefully Monday March 23, 2009 at her home in Laguna Woods following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family and will be dearly missed by all.

Minnie was born in Victoria, Texas on July 20, 1923, the daughter of Fidencio and Corina Canchola, one of a large family of 8...

Mar 22, 2009

Benjamin Flaviano Santos lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on March 30, 1931 and passed away on March 22, 2009.

Mar 22, 2009

Helen J. Grable lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on January 11, 1934 and passed away on March 22, 2009.

Mar 21, 2009

Richard A. Morelli, 84, was born September 12, 1924 and passed away March 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan; daughters, Debi Krug, Joan Karen Hodgman and Linda Ward; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be Wed., 3/25/09 at 9:00am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Laguna Woods, CA. Burial to follow...

Mar 21, 2009

Christopher Barnes, 53, passed away on March 21, 2009. He was born April 14, 1955 at Sculthorpe Air Force Base in the United Kingdom. Christopher graduated from University High School in 1973. He graduated from University California Irvine in 1976 with a degree in Fine Arts. Christopher learned to fly at El Toro Marine Base and received his pilot’s...

Mar 20, 2009

Nancy Marie Biram, 73, Nancy was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1935 to her parents Lucille L. and Stanley H. Siemann and died on March 20, 2009. Nancy is a longtime resident of Laguna Niguel.

She is survived by her mother Lucille and brother Robert S. Siemann. She is preceded in death by her father,...

Mar 19, 2009

McDonough, James Beauchamp, 84, native of Los Angeles, son of the late James Hanlon McDonough and Stephanie Beauchamp McDonough, born February 9, 1925, died March 19, 2009. He was a WWII veteran, a successful financial specialist, and a great boat and car enthusiast. He was always an optimist, proud of his family and his financial success and in his...

Mar 17, 2009

Craig M. Gahring, 57, was born October 15, 1951 and hit a home run to heaven on March 17, 2009. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson H.S., Class of 1969. He was a Locomotive Engineer with the Union Pacific Railroad and an avid softball player. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Susan; daughters and sons-in-law; Pamela and Mike Brandt,...

Mar 17, 2009

Yoshiko Asano Davies Oster was born Feb. 18, 1933, and lived on Shikoku Island, Japan. She emigrated to the United States in 1958. In 1966 she married R. Thomas Davies. Upon the death of Mr. Davies in 1986, she became president and CEO of Greentree Labs in Santa Ana, CA until her retirement. In 2000 she married William E....

Mar 16, 2009

Born July 13, 1923 ~ Riga Latvia Died March 16, 2009 ~ Irvine, California

Rita is survived by her daughter, Ilga Berzins and her sister, Melanie Berzins.

She fled the Russian occupation of Latvia and landed at New York City to start a new life. She lived in Indianapolis, IN, Santa Barbara, CA and finally...

Mar 14, 2009

Dorothy Margaret Conroy lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on August 26, 1926 and passed away on March 14, 2009.

Mar 14, 2009

Mary Kathleen Brown June 19, 1951 – March 14, 2008.

Mary Kathleen was born in Kansas City Mo in 1951. She was raised by two loving parents Richard James and Jean Bridgett Collins. She has three brothers and two sisters.  Her family eventually moved to California where she grew up. As a young lady she met Jerry...

Mar 14, 2009

Beatrice Louise Lombardi lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 22, 1919 and passed away on March 14, 2009.

Mar 13, 2009

Larry A. Craig Lt. Col., USMC ret, 3/3/47-3/13/09.

Beloved son of Bert and Jean, brother to Brian Kathee, Diane Bill, Ken, Chuck. Leaves cherished & devoted bride, Deon M. Craig, brother- and sister-in-law Bill & Lisa Branch, niece Catherine, sister-in-law Lise Branch, nephew Austin.

USMC 1968-1988.  Attorney 1988-2009. An honorable, devoted, honest, caring friend with...

Mar 12, 2009

Donley L. Brady, 86, passed away March 12, 2009 in Capistrano Beach, CA. He is survived by his children Phil, Trisha, Chris and grandchildren, Ryan, Conor, Sean, Chris, Rose and Colin. After serving in the Navy during WWII, Don graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1949, JD. He was a Chevrolet and Mazda dealer in El Monte...