Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Veldon Michael Reyes was born on February 18, 1946, in Whittier, California, to Michael Jauregui Reyes and Elnora Ruth Maddux Reyes. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 22, 2026, in Newport Beach, California.

Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Married to his...

Feb 22, 2026

Sang Ming Liu January 11, 1938 – February 22, 2026

It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father on the morning of February 22, 2026. He left us peacefully after a short illness, closing a long chapter of a rich and fulfilling life.

My father was a...

Feb 22, 2026

Doris Margaret Koch

Doris Margaret Koch (née Fella), passed away on February 22, 2026, in Dana Point, California. Born on April 14 th , 1929, in Brooklyn New York, Doris was a beacon of strength, resilience, and steadfast stoicism.

After her mother passed away when she was three, she went to live with her grandparents...

Feb 21, 2026

Patrick Wayne Francois 1947 – 2026

Patrick Wayne Francois, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Patrick was born in San Antonio, Texas. As a young boy, he lived in many parts of the world, including London, England; France; Portugal; Japan; and the United States. He attended high school in Brea,...

Feb 16, 2026

James LeRay Goodfellow passed away peacefully on 16 February 2026 with loving family by his side.  James was born on 22 November 1935 in Bingham Canyon to Fern May (Bell) and Daniel Glen Goodfellow.

He spent his growing up years in Utah, Montana, and Alaska which shaped his lifelong love of nature.  He and Judy took their...

Feb 16, 2026

Patricia Buckley November 11th, 1941 – February 16th, 2026

Patricia Mary (Tallman) Buckley passed away on February 16, 2026 at 84 years young. While her passing was unexpected, she did not suffer. She was just three days shy of celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, James Robert Buckley — a milestone that...

Feb 15, 2026

Mary Jo Sarrao 1941-2026

Mary Jo was born in Needles, California to Joe and Margaret Gintz and grew up in San Bernardino, California. After graduating from Immaculate Heart College, Mary Jo returned to San Bernardino and began her teaching career and volunteering as a Religious Education teacher at her local Catholic Church.

While teaching and...

Feb 15, 2026

Ramona Hefty, longtime resident of Laguna Niguel, born on April 7,1928 in Brawley, California passed away February 15, 2026.

Ramona was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family, leaving us with wonderful memories.

A rosary and mass were held at St. Timothy Church. A private gravesite was held in Brawley, California.

Feb 14, 2026

Barbara Ann Sweet December 12, 1942 – February 14, 2026

Barbara Ann Sweet, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Orange County, California. She was 83 years old.

Born on December 12, 1942, in Blackpool, England, Barbara carried her British roots with her throughout her life. Her...

Feb 10, 2026

Betty was born in Alabama to Roy and Ruth Kelly, the 2nd of 7 children. She was raised in Crafton, Pennsylvania. Betty left Crafton at age 20 and moved for a job in Los Alamos, New Mexico. There she met Leonard Romero at a community dance. They married in 1952 and moved to southern California in 1954. Initially settling...

Feb 9, 2026

Karen Charon (née Frazer), 83, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born and raised just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, she moved to the West Coast in the late 1960's and married David Charon in 1969. Together they had two children and settled in Mission Viejo, CA. Though their marriage ended in divorce, Karen's resilience and...

Feb 7, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" Greene passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026. She was 72 years old.

Born on March 23, 1953, in California, Debbie spent her entire life in the state she loved. She built a life centered on faith, family, and quiet strength. A devout Catholic, her faith guided her daily life and was a...

Feb 7, 2026

Eiden Abram Abdavi Azar was born on June 24, 1991, in Mission Viejo, California, and passed away at the age of 34 on February 7, 2026, at his home in San Clemente, California. His passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed.

Eiden...

Feb 6, 2026

Manoucher "Michael" Razban, born January 10, 1937 in Mashad, Iran, passed away on February 6, 2026 in Lake Forest, California. He is survived by his son Kevin and daughter Katy; Kevin's wife Erin and their sons Brandon and Cameron; and Katy's husband Scott Shumaker and their children Jessica, Rachel, Theresa, and Garrett. He is also survived by Rachel's husband...

Feb 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mary E. Howe 1932 – 2026

Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1932 to Artur and Olimpia Rapozo, Mary grew up as the seventh of eight children in a tightknit, Portuguese family. From the beginning, she carried with her a deep sense of loyalty, humor, and warmth that made everyone around her...

Feb 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jason Edman Portillo

Jason was born on February 9, 1975, in Panorama City, California to Fred and Karen Portillo. He attended El Dorado High School in Placentia, California. He spent 12 years living in North Carolina where he built a life centered around love, laughter, music, and family before eventually settling in Fallbrook,...

Feb 5, 2026

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Dora Maria Molina Flores, 65, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous one-year battle with stomach cancer.

Born on January 26, 1961, Dora was a woman defined by her tireless work ethic and her profound faith. A deeply devoted Catholic, she lived her life...

Feb 5, 2026

Brian William Gogan

Brian Gogan, passed away peacefully, on February 5, 2026 after a brief illness. Brian is survived by his wife Linda Gogan; his two daughters Margaret Fitzgerald (Tom) and Jacqueline Myers (Stan); stepson Michael Meier (Sandy) and six adoring grandchildren, Brian Fitzgerald, Caite Fitzgerald, Matthew Fitzgerald, William Fitzgerald, Eric Myers and Kyle Myers; his siblings...

Feb 4, 2026

Mary Jo Dupree Di Giuro at age 94 ½ years old passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 in Laguna Woods, CA.  Mary Jo is remembered for her generous spirit, her wonderful sense of humor, her sweet southern accent, beautiful blue eyes, and of course, her love and caring for her family and friends. Mary Jo is survived by...

Feb 4, 2026

Brandon Edward Pugh

Brandon Edward Pugh, lovingly known as 50 Shots Beats , passed away tragically, leaving behind a legacy as a talented music producer with over 12 years of experience. His passion for music resonated through his work, which can be found on platforms such as Apple Music, SoundCloud, Tidal, Amazon Music and Spotify. ...