Obituaries

Jan 8, 2006

Col. Edward L. Brady, USAF Retired. Ed Brady, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2006 with his family by his side. A native Californian who returned home in 1964 after serving 23 years in the Air Force, Ed started his second career at TRW, where he retired in 1985 as Business Manager for the Space and Electronics...

Jan 7, 2006

Frank 'Papa' A. Castaneda 91 was born December 3, 1914 in California, died on Saturday, January 7, 2006 in Portola Hills, California. A devoted father of Yolanda Castaneda and Celeste Spellmeyer; beloved brother of Sally Villareal. He is also survived by three Grandchildren.

A Vigil will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at...

Jan 6, 2006

Kathy, a long time resident of Chicago and most recently of Monarch Beach, California passed away at her sister Ann's home on January 6, 2006.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Nicky and Bill O'Donnell, and her sister Pat Seidenfeld. Kathy was born October 20, 1943 in Moline, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School....

Jan 4, 2006

Daisy Loretta Smith 86 was born November 20, 1919 in Ohio, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Laguna Woods, California. A devoted wife to Robert McIntosh Smith; a dedicated mother to her son Eric Smith.

A Private Interment will take place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery ~ San Diego, California.

Jan 4, 2006

Mary Katherine Kay Talcott of San Juan Capistrano, passed away on January 4, 2006 at the home of her son in New Hampshire. She was born April 8, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. She married the late Thomas D. Talcott on December 20, 1949. Together they raised four sons who survived her; David of Avondale, AZ, Stan of San Juan...

Jan 3, 2006

Daryle D. Enterline lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on June 11, 1930 and passed away on January 03, 2006.

Jan 3, 2006

BONIFACIO 'Bonny' L. FAJARDO, 69, was born February 12, 1936 in Philippines. Formerly of Rancho Santa Margarita, California passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in California. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Violeta Fajardo; loving daughters, Gina and her husband Robert of Las Vegas, Nevada ; Violeta and her husband Bill of Las Vegas, Nevada; Irene...

Jan 1, 2006

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claudia Ann Byington, age 57, loving wife, mother, grandmother and valued friend.

She left us on 01-01-2006 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer and related bone and brain cancers. The cancer was first diagnosed in 1991. There was a period of remission but the cancer...

Jan 1, 2006

Vera G. White, 92, was born April 14, 1913 in Texas, died on Sunday, January 1, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California. A devoted mother of of three children, Barbara Clary, Gloria Jean Pambrun and Dennis White; beloved grandmother of nine; loving great-grandmother of fifteen and a great-great-grandmother of four.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday,...

Jan 1, 2006

Lyta Lavonne Borland passed away on January 1, 2006. She was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 14, 1933 to Leon H. and Alvina M. Weyl. She lived in two small Nebraska towns until she was 5 years of age. Lavonne attended kindergarten at Alcott School before moving to Brush, Colorado. She attended first through fifth grade at Central...

Dec 30, 2005

Teresa Contreras De Hildalgo 85 Born December 31, 1919 in Colombia, died on Friday, December 30, 2005 in Garden Grove, California. She is survived by her beautiful family. Devoted daughters Lucila Hidalgo, Paulina, Hidalgo, Mercedes Hidalgo, Raquel Hidalgo; loving sons Jaime Hidalgo, Marcos Hidalgo, Alvaro Hidalgo, Luis Carlos Hidalgo, Luis Arturo HIdalgo; beloved sister Alicia Contreras; beloved brother Carlos...

Dec 29, 2005

Harold Arthur Raudenbush, 77, was born September 13, 1928 in California and passed away December 29, 2005 at home in Mission Viejo, California. An Accountant and Chief Financial Officer for Spaulding Equipment for 50 years, Harold is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughter, Linda Paschall; son, Mark Raudenbush; sister, Jean Albright and 5 grandchildren.

Dec 29, 2005

Thomas Died December 29, 2004. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl, daughter, Cindy, brother, Michael, father, Thomas, and 1 grandchild.

Dec 29, 2005

Leon Lee Hachey June 9, 1927 ? Dec. 29, 2005 Lee Hachey, 78, died suddenly of a heart attack in his Laguna Niguel home on Dec. 29.  He leaves his beloved wife of 28 years, Jeanne Nelson, his children Steve Hachey, Kris Van Allen and Cindy Hamilton and his grandson, Ian Rash. Lee brought his warm and vibrant life...

Dec 28, 2005

Susan G. Kotula, 87, was born June 2, 1918 in New York and passed away December 28, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California. Susan is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Kotula daughters, Susan Matos and Mary Jane Hunter; sons, Raymond Kotula and Robert Kotula; brother, Vincent Fanciullo; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Dec 26, 2005

Warren Seth 'Ben' Benson, 74, was born August 26, 1931 in Iowa and passed away December 26, 2005 at home in Mission Viejo, California. A retired City Manager for the City of Coronado, Warren is survived by his wife, Hazel; son; Erik Benson; daughters; Linda Kuzia and her husband, John; Nancy Gillis and her husband, Allen; sister, Margie O'Toole;...

Dec 25, 2005

Allan L. Bohn lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on August 10, 1916 and passed away on December 25, 2005.

Dec 25, 2005

Thomas Edward O’Leary, Sr., 46, was born September 22, 1959 in New York and passed away December 25, 2005 at home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. A Business Development Manager for Ryder Transportation Services, Thomas is survived by his daughter, Maurine Elise O’Leary; sons, Thomas Edward O’Leary, Jr. and Sean Conner O’Leary; mother, Dolores O’Leary; brother, Peter O’Leary.

Dec 25, 2005

Marilyn Joan Thrasher was born in Madison, Wisconsin and spent her youth in Rochester, Minnesota. After graduating high school she moved to San Diego, California where she was employed by Thrifty Drug Stores. She was married to Herb Abrams in 1958.  Herb's job as an aerospace engineer took the family to Nashville, Tennessee; to Ft. Worth, Texas, where son...

Dec 23, 2005

Clarence Douglas McKain 74 Born October 29, 1931 in Pennsylvania, died on Friday, December 23, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California. A devoted husband to Anita McKain; dedicated father of six children, Nancy McKain, Linda McKain-Bourland, Sharon Kozar, Douglas McKain, Michael McKain and Partrick McKain; beloved brother of four siblings, Edna Obringer, Lavern Gorman, Doris Zientarski and Floyd McKain; loving...