Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Forever in our hearts, Jon Michael LaVine, 78, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra LaVine; his son, Jon LaVine; his daughter, Jacqueline LaVine Lloyd; his son-in-law, James Lloyd; and four grandchildren: Ryan, Jacob, Jourdan, and Jillian.

Jon was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota and was a...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard Frank Kahl passed away peacefully in hospice care in Laguna Hills, California, on June 28, 2023. He was a native New Yorker born in Queens, New York, on August 2, 1927, the third child of Mary Kahl (née Robinson) and Frank Kahl. Richard grew up in Springfield Gardens, New York, where he graduated high school. Shortly...

Jun 27, 2023

In Loving Memory Mary Lou Sheppard 4/13/33 – 6/27/23

Born in Cooperstown, New York Resident of Mission Viejo, California since 1968.

Married to her sweetheart, John Sheppard for 67 years.

Survived by her husband John, daughter Cindy, son-in-law Darrel. Grandchildren: Cheri, Mimi, Chris and Sammy. Great Grandchildren: Breeanna, DJ, Athena, Cruz, Kerenza, Eila, and Odina....

Jun 27, 2023

Thomas Neil Kranig passed away on June 27, 2023 in Mission Viejo, California. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Corning, California.

He was the beloved husband of Betty Kranig of Mission Viejo, California; beloved father of Brad Kranig of Huntington Beach, California, Renee Crivelli-Kranig of Mission Viejo, California and Brent Kranig of Pacific Grove, California;...

Jun 26, 2023

Julia Ann Skeens Klein passed away at the age of 62 on Monday, June 26, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Julia (Julie) was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Skeens, and by her grandson, Andrew Beckstead.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Klein, her three children, Jill (Ben) Beckstead, Marshall...

Jun 23, 2023

Richard M. Peters

Richard "Dick" Peters passed away on June 23, 2023 in Newport Beach, CA at the age of 91.

Dick was born in Chicago, Illinois, and attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. He was drafted in the Korean War and served honorably. He had a 35-year long career as...

Jun 21, 2023

It is with faith in the enduring power of the Risen Jesus, that I want to thank you all for your support and for coming today to celebrate our loving mother on behalf of myself and my three sisters.

Words cannot completely capture the inner beauty of Mom and the legacy she leaves behind in her children,...

Jun 20, 2023

Con Joseph Giacomazzi (October 23, 1939 – June 20, 2023)

After numerous health challenges over the last several years, Con Giacomazzi took his last breath on the morning of June 20, 2023, and passed away peacefully to be with our Lord.

Con was born on October 23, 1939, in Salinas, California. As an only child,...

Jun 20, 2023

Carolina Belzano (née Marin), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on January 21, 1939, in the Italian colony of Tripoli, Libya. Carolina was the daughter of Roberto and Maria Marin.

Carolina faced numerous challenges throughout her life, bravely battling chronic illness for 17 years....

Jun 20, 2023

When you visit Marisol's house, the first thing you see is a sign saying "Look for Angels in your life, they are everywhere!" One had to look no further than Marisol to know she was the angel in everyone's life as she spread her kindness, generosity, and compassion.

Marisol was a dedicated and loving mother to her...

Jun 19, 2023

ROGER L. WHEELER, 84, of Irvine, California passed away peacefully in his home on June 19, 2023 with Elaine, his loving wife of 52 years at his side. He was born September 11, 1938 in Bluffton, Indiana and grew up on a farm in Strattanville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Varion and Lillian Wheeler. He was preceded in...

Jun 19, 2023

Leona Duminska Poczatek, a beautiful, devoted, beloved and loving wife, mother of two, grandmother of three, sister of two, aunt, teacher and friend of many was born in Greenpoint, the Polish section of Brooklyn, New York on May 13, 1940. She took her last breath on Monday June 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM as she was joined with Jesus....

Jun 19, 2023

Nargish Khushrow Dastur, aged 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19th 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in India on August 1st, 1941; daughter of Piroja and Jehangir Sadri. She was the second child of four, a brother Jimmy and two sisters, Arnavaz and Freny. She married her husband, Khushrow Dastur at a...

Jun 19, 2023

Mary Maxine Murphy, beloved mother and wife passed away peacefully, Monday, June 19, 2023 at the age of 94. Mary was born in Los Angeles, California on February 21, 1929 to George and Florence Berry. She is preceded in death by her two brothers George Berry and Patrick Berry. She graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1947 and...

Jun 18, 2023

Christopher Patrick Miller, 46, of Ladera Ranch California passed away on June 18, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.  He was born on February 14, 1977, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the beloved husband of Angie Miller, and a devoted father to his daughter Cady and son Nick. In addition, he leaves behind a family who...

Jun 17, 2023

Darren Gray

Alas, the sun shone brightly on Saturday, June 17. A brilliant day for a karate belt test and scout hike. So, after cooking breakfast for everyone, Darren Gray and the family departed for a full morning of activities. It was while hiking Black Star Canyon with his children, that he lost his life doing something he immensely...

Jun 15, 2023

Priscilla Ann Draper passed away peacefully surrounded by family and her devoted caregivers on June 15, 2023, after her long journey with dementia.  She was 83 years old.  Priscilla was born on November 6, 1939, in Glendora, California to Audrey and Philip Blake, and was the younger sister of Barbara Oberle who pre-deceased her.

She attended Citrus...

Jun 11, 2023

Patricia (Patty) Ann Zimmer (née McCarthy), aged 68, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 29, 1954, to Mary and Denis McCarthy, the second daughter of seven children. Growing up, she moved around frequently as her dad was in the U.S. Air Force, relocating every...

Jun 10, 2023

John David Donahue, age 50 of Rancho Santa Margarita passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023 at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita.

John is survived by his daughter McKenna and her mother Tara Donahue, his parents Joan and Jay Donahue, his sisters Denyse and Kelly and his long-time partner, Tara Crawford.

A funeral mass...

Jun 9, 2023

Lyliane Marie Marcelle Bellis October 20, 1930 – June 9, 2023

Lyliane (Lylou) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1930 in Hanoi, French Indochina, she was preceded in death by her parents Marcel and Georgette Trimbour, and brothers Phillipe, Joeseph, and Roger.

While experiencing a colorful cultural life...