Obituaries

Richard John Kroll

Mar 8, 2026

Richard John Kroll lived a life guided by faith, animated by a spirit of adventure, and devoted above all to family. A proud patriot, accomplished attorney, and lifelong aviator at heart, he approached the world with curiosity, conviction, and compassion.

Born March 10, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, Richard passed away on March 8, 2026, just two days...

Samir Faraj Khalaf

Mar 7, 2026

Samir Faraj Khalaf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, just one day shy of his 88th birthday. Born on March 8, 1938, in Baghdad, Iraq, Samir lived a life defined by resilience, generosity, and devotion to his family and community.

In Baghdad, Samir attended medical school for three years before...

Linda Rae Perez

Mar 6, 2026

Linda Perez, beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home in Mission Viejo on March 6, 2026 with her husband, Ruben by her sid e .

Born on June 9, 1959, in Ohio, Linda's family moved to Orange County, California, when she was just two months old, and she would remain in Orange County...

Mark Henry Shaheen

Mar 5, 2026

Mark Henry Shaheen, age 37, of Laguna Hills, California, passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

He passed away in the hospital after facing complications with an infection in his lungs. Born with cystic fibrosis, he navigated lifelong health challenges, but was blessed with a double lung transplant in 2024; a gift that brought...

Donna Maria Engler

Mar 4, 2026

Donna Maria Engler

Donna Maria Engler, born on February 19, 1951, went home to the house of the Lord on March 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy defined by a kind heart and a deep commitment to the people she held close.

Donna was a woman of unwavering faith, strength and compassion. She had...

Joseph Casey Fitzgerald

Mar 3, 2026

Joseph Casey Fitzgerald

Joseph Casey Fitzgerald, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Laguna Niguel, California, surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born in Lockport, Illinois on August 12, 1933, to Joseph & Nell Fitzgerald and was the 2 nd of four boys (Jim, Denis and Chuck).

He lived in...

Amy Marie Ladwig

Mar 2, 2026

Amy Marie Ladwig (nee Ashyk), age 67, peacefully entered eternal rest on March 2, 2026 at Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA. Although her physical body gave out, her spirit remained a tower of strength, anchored by her faith. Amy had a captivating smile, huge heart and relentless optimism.

Amy was born in Elyria, OH to Stanley and Mary Lou Ashyk....

Brayden R Krenek

Mar 2, 2026

In Celebration of Brayden R Krenek: Architect of Worlds and Gentle Giant

Brayden, a warm and loving soul whose imagination knew no bounds, has passed away, leaving a deafening silence in the home he filled with life. Known for his gentle nature and his long and skinny stature, Brayden was a young man who literally and figuratively...

Rosalind Joy Fuchs

Mar 1, 2026

Rosalind passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning on March 1st at the age of 83. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her. She was known as Roz to most people she knew.

Roz shared a beautiful 57-year marriage with her devoted husband, Hilly. Their love story began...

Calene Susan Dugard

Mar 1, 2026

Calene Dugard passed away in her sleep on March 1, 2026 after a four-year battle with thymic cancer. She is deeply missed.

"Callie" was born Calene Susan Johnson in Orange County, California, where she lived almost her entire life. She was a cheerleader and award-winning public speaker at Villa Park High School. Calene was also the beloved...

Steven Alcaraz Aguilar

Feb 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Steven Alcaraz Aguilar

Steven Alcaraz Aguilar, age 21, passed away in Newport Beach, California. Steven lived in Laguna Hills, California, and was born in the city of Apple Valley, California.

Steven was a loving son, brother, godfather, and friend whose joyful personality touched everyone who knew him. He loved singing, dancing,...

Kay Bowden

Feb 27, 2026

KAY BOWDEN January 1, 1957 – February 27, 2026

Sonda Kay Johnson Bowden "Kay," 69, passed away Friday, February 27. Born on January 1, 1957, in Dunn, North Carolina. Kay was the beloved daughter of Hubert and Sallie Johnson, of Angier, North Carolina. She graduated from South Johnston High School, Benson, North Carolina, in 1975....

Susan Joan Bennitt

Feb 26, 2026

Susan Joan Bennitt August 8, 1939 – February 26, 2026

Susan Joan Bennitt passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of February 26, 2026. Susan was born in Escanaba, Michigan on August 8, 1939 to Mary Florence and Robert Solomon Trottier.

As a young adult, Susan and her best friend Kay moved...

Gerrie Sears

Feb 25, 2026

Geraldine Power Sears, age 89, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 25th, 2026 in her home in San Juan Capistrano, CA. She was born on July 15th, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Gerald Mathias Power and Elizabeth Sarsfield Power.

Known affectionately as 'Gerrie,' she was raised in Chicago where she cultivated a lifelong...

Denis Richard Tintle

Feb 25, 2026

Denis Tintle April 3, 1946 – February 25, 2026

Denis Tintle, 79, of Dana Point, California, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2026, surrounded by loving family.

Born on April 3, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Denis was the fourth of eight children born to Raymond and Esther Tintle. Growing up in a...