Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Richard C. Ciampa passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age of 82, in Lake Forest, California.  Despite removing a cancerous kidney in 2020, he passed of renal cancer that metastasized throughout his body.  Richard has been described as quick-witted, intelligent, and extremely family oriented.  Richard celebrated over 50 wonderful years with his wife Madeline before her passing...

Aug 28, 2023

Winona Lee (Penfold) Rednour

Winona Lee (Penfold) Rednour passed away on August 28, 2023, at her home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA surrounded by family following a long illness.

Winona was born on March 29, 1935, in Lawrence, KS. She attended Woodlawn Elementary in North Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School...

Aug 27, 2023

SANDY A. LACK

​The most beautiful person I’ve ever known.  A devoted wife and everyone’s best friend.  She dedicated herself to her family and children.  Sandy was the glue that held everyone together and somehow, she was the most caring listener and friend, always able to remember little details missed by most.  She loved gardening and...

Aug 27, 2023

Douglas "Kent" Dahlke passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 at his home in Dana Point surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years of age. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Dahlke and mother, Genevieve Dahlke. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Marks-Dahlke; children, Chad Dahlke and Britta Piek, husband Lucas; stepchildren,...

Aug 27, 2023

Harold Horchover left this world on August 27, 2023. His peaceful passing took place at home, surrounded by immediate family who held his hand, his shoulder, his knee, his foot…depending on where we happened to be stationed at his bedside. He was 82.

Harold had the extraordinary ability to make the rest of us better versions of...

Aug 26, 2023

Dr. Darrell John Burnett

Dr. Darrell John Burnett, aged 82, of Laguna Niguel, CA, passed away on August 26th, 2023.

He was born November 14th, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jule and Marian Burnett.

Darrell was known for his infectious sense of humor and love of games, always ensuring those in his company...

Aug 24, 2023

Gary Michael Caporicci

Born: November 15, 1944, to Shirley and Fred Caporicci, in Berkeley California.

Died: August 24, 2023, at home in Irvine, California with family.

Gary was a good man who loved his family, Catholic faith, and country.  He lived his life personally and professionally believing in hard work, honesty, integrity, and...

Aug 23, 2023

Stanley Lafe Kerlick, Jr. May 4 th , 1951 – August 23 rd , 2023 Laguna Niguel, CA

Stanley Lafe Kerlick, Jr was born in Oklahoma City on May 4 th , 1951, and went to be with Jesus on August 23 rd in Laguna Niguel, CA. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 21, 2023

Anne Joan Profet, born September 18, 1924, passed away on August 21, 2023, just short of her 99 th birthday.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a loving wife to Ted Profet, who preceded her in death in 1991.  Anne is survived by her four daughters, Mary, Linda, Sharon and Cindy, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Aug 20, 2023

Julia Burdick Monge

Julia Burdick Monge passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was 79 years old. Born and raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, Julia (or Judy as she was called by many) was the daughter of Winfield Newton Burdick II and Dorothy Ruth MacArthur. She grew up with a...

Aug 19, 2023

Alferetta Jane Adams,104, of Mission Viejo, California, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2023.

Alferetta, better known as "Jane", was born in the Town of Clayton, Wisconsin to Milo Jay Robinson and Inez Gibson (Tipler) Robinson on October 11, 1918.  Jane spent the first eight years of her life living on...

Aug 18, 2023

Yuichi Higuchi passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 28, 1938 and passed away on August 18, 2023.

Aug 18, 2023

Mike Lemp Jr.

Mike Lemp Jr. of Lake Forest, CA passed away on August 18, 2023 at the age of 81.

Mike leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Carole (Rogers), daughter Michelle, son Michael and daughter-in-law Amy, daughter Stephanie Burke and son-in-law Rory Burke, and son Christopher and daughter-in-law Sarah....

Aug 17, 2023

MARION RINDERER

Marion Frieda Rinderer (nee Michael) died at 11:40 pm on August 17, 2023 following a long struggle with dementia. She was 94 years old.

Marion was born on December 27, 1928 in Troy, Illinois, the youngest of three children of Fremont Jacob Michael and Louise Lena Siegrist Michael. She moved with...

Aug 17, 2023

On Thursday, August 17th, Charles ("Chuck") Wallace II suddenly passed away after battling cancer, among various other health complications, for the past several years.

Chuck was a faithful servant of God, he served in the United States Marine Corps, was a successful business owner, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Chuck is survived by his beloved...

Aug 16, 2023

Jean Marie Herber passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16 th 2023 at her home in Laguna Hills, California. She was 97 years old. A beloved matriarch, adored by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends for her kindness, sense of humor and positive attitude. Her family joked that they all hoped to inherit “Jean’s Genes” since she never...

Aug 15, 2023

Larry Fred Cortez of Irvine, California, passed away on August 15, 2023.

Larry was predeceased by his father, Manuel Senior, his two brothers Paul and Manuel Junior. He is survived by his mother Henrietta, his brother Michael, his wife of 34 years, Susan, and his 4 children, Heather, Michelle, Steven and Daniel.

A Celebration of...

Aug 13, 2023

Evelyn (Laura) Farid Fanous

28 December 1934 – 13 August 2023

Evelyn Farid Fanous was called home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 88, in Laguna Woods, CA, with her loving family by her side.

Evelyn was...

Aug 12, 2023

Douglas Farnham Sainsbury, a distinguished Vietnam Army veteran, passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on August 31, 1943, Douglas lived a life of service and creativity that touched the lives of many.

After bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War, Douglas transitioned into civilian life. He dedicated several years of...

Aug 12, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Ann Dodge December 26, 1934 – August 12, 2023

Patricia ("Pat") Ann Dodge, a longtime resident of Orange County, California, passed away suddenly and peacefully on August 12, 2023.  She was 88 years old.

Pat was born in Michigan, an only child to Larry & Marion Lemmon.  Pat grew up in Michigan on...