Obituaries

Oct 19, 2005

Barbara Ruth Banford, 71, was born August 27, 1934 in Utah and passed away October 19, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California. Barbara is survived by her husband, Mariner Keith Banford; son, Kevin Keith Banford; daughters, Kelie Anne Nolan and Kristy Kay Banford; brother, Raymond Couch and 8 grandchildren.

Oct 19, 2005

Helen Donahue, 86, born May 17, 1919 in Nevada, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California of Pneumonia. She is survived by loving daughter Denise Pardue; beloved son Douglas Donahue.

Celebrating Her Life on Saturday, November 12, 2005 ~ 12:00 Noon at Pardue's Home, 24911 Calle Carmel, Laguna Hills, California 92653. 949 588-1544

Oct 17, 2005

Robert Hirohazu Tashiro, 77 was born April 16, 1928 in California and passed away October 17, 2005 at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He is survived by his loving daughter Mari Saunders; loving son Steven Tashiro; beloved sisters Yoneko Yamamoto and Eiko Yanagisako; 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved by many and he will...

Oct 17, 2005

Henry F. Brien, 53, born March 6, 1952 in Louisiana, died on Monday, October 17, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California of Hypertensive Heart Disease. He is survived by his loyal and cherished wife Linda Sue Taylor Brien; loving daughters Erica Leigh Brien Salisbury and Jennifer Marie Brien; beloved sisters Susan Aimee Brien Delahoussaye, Noby Brien Barnidge, Dayna Brien Waters,...

Oct 16, 2005

Virginia Beatrice Leverenz, 79, was born March 7, 1926 in Polaski, Iowa and passed away October 16, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California. Virginia is survived by her husband, Clayton Earl Leverenz; son, William Leverenz; brother, Tom Bridges; sister, Mary Knox.

Oct 15, 2005

Corey was a voracious reader, student of philosophy and religion and valued intellectual exercise. He was a poet who loved music. He is survived by his parents Tom and Faye Witzel; brothers Craig S. and Colin T. Witzel and grandmother Madelyne Ellzey; and good friends Daniel, Pierre and Ramy.

Oct 13, 2005

Mary Noreen 'Burns' Randle 85 born May 24, 1920 in Ireland, died Thursday, October 13, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California of Lung Cancer.

Mary was a devoted mother of Patricia Ann Flanagan, Robert M. Randle; beloved sister Christine Troxel. She was loved by all and she will be dearly missed.

Oct 12, 2005

Cecil Steward Colee, 79, born August 22, 1926 in Florida, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California of Metastatic Hypernephroma.

Cecil was a WWII Veteran, a Commander in the U.S. Navy who's career spanned 26 years.

Cecil was a devoted husband of Marilou Martin Colee. Life will not be as lively without him....

Oct 12, 2005

Matthew Robert Hubbard, 14, was born October 8, 1991 in California and passed away October 12, 2005 at his home in Aliso Viejo, California. Matt was a 9th grade student at Aliso Niguel High School. He is survived by his devoted father, Bill Hubbard and his step-mom, Lisa; mother, Julie Nelson and his step-father, John Nelson; loving brothers, Andrew...

Oct 12, 2005

Mary Sather 83 born February 11, 1922 in Germany, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California of Intracerebral Aneurysm.

Mary was a devoted and loyal wife of Norbert Sather. Life will not be as lively without her. She is also survived by her loving daughters Mary Ann Zeis, Catherine Santoni and Lindi Burgess; loving sons...

Oct 10, 2005

FLAME: RIP Legendary photo editor Larry 'Flame' Moore passes away LARRY 'FLAME' MOORE Surf photographer, photo editor

June 17, 1948 – October 10, 2005

Larry 'Flame' Moore was a pivotal figure in surf photography, for both his style and longevity.

As a photographer and editor at Surfing Magazine for more than 30 years,...

Oct 9, 2005

Bernard W. Wright 88 born March 17, 1917 in North Dakota, died Sunday, October 9, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California of Cancer. He is survived by his loving sons Norman Wright, Donald Wright and Bill Shannon; beloved sisters Dorothy Wanzek and Maxine Dorsey. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His generous heart and helping hands...

Oct 9, 2005

Minerva P. 'Manang' Tambo, 37, born March 22, 1968 in Philippines, died on Sunday, October 9, 2005 in Los Angeles, California of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Minerva was an Irvine residence and lived her life as a constant role model and example of how to live with grace and joy.

Minerva was a devoted and loyal wife of...

Oct 8, 2005

JoAnn M. Olsen lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on August 15, 1931 and passed away on October 08, 2005.

Oct 8, 2005

Beatrice Cowles 86 born April 1, 1919 in Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2005. She grew up in Chickasha, OK where she met and married ?Frank? in 1942 and moved to California in 1944.

Her love of travel led her to a profession as a Travel Agent. She also accompanied her husband, after his retirement from...

Oct 5, 2005

Michael Louis Descak, 53, was born March 30, 1953 in California and passed away October 5, 2005 in Irvine, California. Michael worked as a Procurement Administrator for Northrup-Grumman for 20 years. He is survived by his parents, Louis and Ethel Descak and his fiance, Gloria Platts.

Oct 4, 2005

Lauren Erica Herzog, 18, was born March 16, 1987 in California and passed away October 4, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California. Lauren is survived by her parents, Jay Herzog and Cathy Wellington; sister, Holly Herzog; brother, Adam Herzog; grandparents, Madolyn Hufnagel, John Wellington; Renee and Hillard Herzog; great-grandparents, Stanley and Jen Chiarenza.

Oct 3, 2005

Chang Rim Paik lives in and passed away on October 03, 2005.

Sep 30, 2005

Lucille Mary Rea, 86, born May 29, 1919 in Illnois died Friday, September 30, 2005 in Anaheim, California . She is survived by her loving daughters, Karen Duhamell, Lynette Holmes and Patricia Di Girolamo; beloved sister, Georgette Malinoski. She is also suvived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lucille was loved by all and she will be dearly missed....

Sep 29, 2005

Laura Grace Draney, 91, passed away September 29, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California. Laura is survived by her loving sons, Terryl