Obituaries

May 9, 2026

David Nelson Jacobson passed away on May 9, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 82.

Born on July 9, 1943, in Milford, Massachusetts, David grew up in a large and loving family before proudly serving in the U.S. Navy. During his service in Vietnam, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal...

May 9, 2026

May 7, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Rybus passed peacefully on May 7, 2026, after fighting a 3.5-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. His daughter, Olivia, was by his side during his final week.

A USC graduate who grew up in Los Angeles, Joe lived more life than most people imagine possible. He spent his adult years in Orange County, where he raised his family and...

May 6, 2026

Mohammad Kazem Khashayar, also known as Shahpour, was born on September 5, 1933, to Mousa and Fatemeh. He lost his father at a very young age and was raised primarily by his devoted mother. From an early age, he learned the values of hard work, discipline, and perseverance, always striving to support his family and make the most of every...

May 5, 2026

Rita Sophia Bartleson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into eternal life at the age of 95.

Born in Freeport, Minnesota, Rita was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Bohnen. She moved to California at the age of 20, where she later met and married the love of her life, Jim Bartleson, in 1957. Together they...

May 5, 2026

May 4, 2026

Laura Zane Collings LittleJune 30, 1940 — May 4, 2026

Laura Zane Collings Little, who introduced three generations of Orange County students to Hawthorne, Fitzgerald, and Steinbeck, while teaching them how to handwrite a proper thank-you note, died on May 4, 2026, at 85, with her son Robert Collings Little by her side.

Born in Minnesota in June 1940 to Dr. and...

May 4, 2026

William P. Condon, Jr. (“Bill”)

William P. Condon, known to most as Bill or Billy, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was 58.

Born on September 09,1967, Bill grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey, where he formed the foundation of the lifelong friendships he treasured so deeply. He went on to attend St. Anselm College,...

May 2, 2026

May 1, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Mary Frances “Fran” Karnazes was universally revered and cherished. A public middle school teacher, world traveler, and founding member of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Southern California, she was widely loved — being named St. Basil’s Mother of the Year in 2017 and still receiving cards and letters from former...

May 1, 2026

In Loving Memory ofMan Lie Priscilla Ku

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Man Lie Priscilla Ku on May 1, 2026, in Irvine, California, at the age of 63.

Priscilla was a gentle yet resilient woman. Throughout her life, she carried herself with grace, kindness, and inner strength, always placing the needs of her family and...

Apr 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Bell. He passed away on April 30, 2026, in his home in Laguna Niguel, California. He was born in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 1962, and grew up in Huntington Beach and San Juan Capistrano, California.

Michael will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the lasting...

2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Behrooz Azarian.

Behrooz was born on May 27th, 1953 in Esfahan, Iran and was the eldest child of Mr. Mohamad Taghi and Mrs. Esmat Azarian. He is survived by his sisters Behnaz and Behrokh, his brother in laws Mahmood Hashemian and Mehran Pooladi-Darvish, and his nieces and nephews:...

Apr 28, 2026

Erla Mae Wolfsen Marley CurtinOctober 3, 1931 – April 28, 2026

Erla passed peacefully in her sleep on April 28, 2026 at the age of 94 in San Clemente, California. She was born on October 3, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Floyd and Madge Wolfsen. She attended North Hollywood High School, and was a member of Job’s Daughters. Erla graduated...

Apr 28, 2026

Mary Ida Trujillo, 93, affectionately known as “Tiny,” of Mission Viejo, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28.

Tiny was born on August 31, 1932, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Evelyn Nelson. In the early 1960s, she met the love of her life, “Leo” Trujillo, at the Shed Dance Club in Downey, CA. The two were married in...

Apr 27, 2026

Rose A. de Guzman

Nov. 1, 1927 – April 27, 2026

A kind, gentle, thoughtful & generous soul loved by everyone

Rose was a dedicated wife, a mother who wanted only the best for her children, an affectionate grandmother, a thoughtful aunt & a loyal friend.

Her kind, gentle, soft-spoken demeanor and the elegance in which she carried herself in any fashionable outfit she...

Apr 27, 2026

Clarence Joseph (“Joe”) MaurerHastings, Michigan

Clarence Joseph (“Joe”) Maurer, age 93, of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at The Meridian of Laguna Hills, in Laguna Hills, CA. He had been on hospice care since September 11, 2025. Joe was born on December 19, 1932, the son of Lawrence and Gertrude (Lennon) Maurer.

After graduation from Nashville High School,...

Apr 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved father and devoted husband. He was a man whose kindness touched everyone around him, known for his gentle nature, endless patience, and the warm, beautiful smile he carried through life.

A funeral service will be held at El Toro Memorial Park located at 25752 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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