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Lawrence Ernest Soderlund
Sep 29, 2008
Soderlund, Lawrence E. 'Lance', 62, of Dana Point, CA, went to be with the Lord on September 29th, 2008. He passed away at the Wells House Hospice in Anaheim, CA, due to respiratory complications suffered from end stages of emphysema. Survived by former wife, Sharyn, and their son, Shane. Other adult children: sons, Jason, and Larry; daughter, Jill; 9...
Dorothy Isabel Schroeppel
Sep 26, 2008
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Schroeppel, nee Dressel, born in Collinsville, IL on June 29, 1921, died on September 26, 2008 in her home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Dorothy spent most of her life in Collinsville and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She was very active in the Collinsville Junior Service Club in the 1960s, and enjoyed styling...
Louis Brutocao
Sep 25, 2008
Louis Brutocao 1920 – 2008
Louis Brutocao, former Mayor of the City of Covina and prominent business and political leader, died Thursday evening, September 25. Brutocao was 88 years old. He had been diagnosed in March 2007 with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a highly aggressive brain cancer. He had exceeded expectations for both survival and quality of life, with...
Robert Merritt Ward
Sep 25, 2008
Robert Merritt Ward – Obituary March 21, 1929 – September 25, 2008
Robert Merritt Ward, a good and faithful servant, devoted to his entire family, respected business leader, dedicated philanthropist and a loyal friend to all who knew him, passed on to heavenly peace September 25, 2008. With the guidance and support of the incredible staff of...
Henriette Irene Dilallo
Sep 23, 2008
Henriette Irene DiLallo lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on October 15, 1913 and passed away on September 23, 2008.
Ann D. Hench
Sep 22, 2008
Ann Hench was born September 11, 1929 in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Cazenovia College and shortly thereafter married Robert Hench in Syracuse. In 1958, they moved to Los Angeles and then to Laguna Beach. Ann worked for Techtronix, TRW, Top of the World Elementary School, Thurston Junior High School and Laguna Federal Savings and Loan. Ann had...
Maureen Eleanor Smith
Sep 21, 2008
Maureen E. Smith, age 71, died at home in Laguna Niguel on Sunday, September 21, 2008, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born on December 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas and Marion Dunn Brennan. She attended Christ the King Grade School and graduated from The Academy of Our Lady, Long...
Stanley John Kudla
Sep 18, 2008
Stanley John Kudla lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on June 21, 1935 and passed away on September 18, 2008.
Mary Frances Simmons
Sep 18, 2008
Mary Frances Simmons, 84, was born December 31, 1923 in New Jersey and passed away September 18, 2008 at home in Lake Forest, CA. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard D. Simmons in 1995. A retired secretary who worked for the Corn Products Corporation CPC, Mary is survived by her son, Michael Jean...
Edward Del Canto
Sep 16, 2008
Edward Del Canto lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on October 18, 1934 and passed away on September 16, 2008.
Ingrid Alyce Anderberg
Sep 12, 2008
Ingrid Alyce Anderberg, resided in Laguna Hills CA, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 12, 2008. Ingrid was born September 10, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Axel William Bill Anderberg. She attended Marlborough School in Los Angeles. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from USC. She...
Aileen Golden
Sep 12, 2008
Aileen Golden lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on May 31, 1922 and passed away on September 12, 2008.
Laverne Marie Rovira
Sep 11, 2008
Laverne Marie Rovira, longtime resident of Stanton, CA, passed away peacefully in her home on September 11, 2008, surrounded by her husband and children. Laverne was born in 1931 in New Orleans, LA. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Walter S. Rovira, Sr.; her eight children: sons Walter, Jr., Glenn, Larry, Marcus, Ward, and Alan Rovira,...
Ernesto Tayag Gutierrez
Sep 11, 2008
Ernesto Tayag Gutierrez lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on January 31, 1946 and passed away on September 11, 2008.
Robert Arthur Claeys
Sep 7, 2008
Robert Arthur Claeys lives in , passed away at the age of 41. Born on June 27, 1967 and passed away on September 07, 2008.
Paul F. Droemer
Sep 6, 2008
Paul F. Droemer lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on October 27, 1917 and passed away on September 06, 2008.
Lori Goode-Banks
Sep 6, 2008
Lori Goode-Banks lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on April 16, 1945 and passed away on September 06, 2008.
Dorothy Agnes Brumbaugh
Sep 3, 2008
Dorothy Brumbaugh, was born Jan. 28, 1920 in Illinois and passed away Sept. 3, 2008 in Laguna Niguel, CA. A retired School Teacher, Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Andrea Gilbert Leon, Veronica David Hagen; son, Michael Diane Brumbaugh; sister, Bernadette Doherty; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be Monday 9/8/08 at 10:00 am at St....
Mary Cunningham Petzold
Sep 3, 2008
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Petzold announce her passing on Wednesday, September 3rd to go home to be with the Lord. Mary was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on June 6, 1907, daughter of John and Harriett Cunningham. She married Benjamin Petzold on September 29, 1926.
Mary was loved by all her family...
Thelma Ann Ellison
Sep 2, 2008
Ellison, Thelma A., 95, was born August 8, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA and passed away on September 2, 2008 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana to her entire family. She will be missed and loved by her family and friends forever. Thelma is survived by her sons, Robert and Richard;...
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