Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

ROBERT F. NOVAK 1937-2022

Our beloved "Bob" passed away peacefully in his sleep September 14, 2022 at age 85 in San Clemente, CA. He was a devoted and loving husband to Judy Novak for 40 years, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal friend to many wonderful people far and wide. Bob's kind spirit, sense of humor...

Sep 14, 2022

Loydele dedicated her life to loving her family and her friends. She helped women & children in need through the Soroptimist International, Saddleback Valley chapter, and worked with the Lake Forest Garden Club learning about plants and garden care; mentoring young children & beautifying the local landscape.  She shared with teenagers the idea of “Dream it, Be it”, a program...

Sep 13, 2022

Donald A. West left this life on September 13, 2022.

He was born on December 15 th 1929 in Westfield, Massachusetts, the third oldest of 20 children to Albert and Emma West.

Don joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and spent 20 years of active duty. He served all over the globe...

Sep 13, 2022

September 13, 2022 Joyce A. Deffenbaugh passed away in her sleep comfortably in her own bed the way she wanted. She was 99 and just celebrated her 99th birthday on August 2nd. She leaves behind a Daughter, many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren and Nieces and Great Nieces Nephews and Nephew-in-laws. Joyce will be extremely missed by...

Sep 12, 2022

Nardo "Butch" Vizcarra Ramos left us on the afternoon of September 12, 2022 at the age of 76. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

To honor Butch's memory, we are holding a funeral service and celebration of his life on September 24, 2022, 2:00pm – 4:00 pm at...

Sep 12, 2022

Veronica Katherine Ellis (Vera) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100 in Coto de Caza, CA after a decade long battle with Alzheimer's.

Vera was born March 26, 1922 in Omaha Nebraska, the eldest of 5 children born to August and Lillian Rieser.  She spent her younger years in Omaha until her mid-...

Sep 10, 2022

Louis Junior Fischer was born at 6:31 pm at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA on Thursday March 9, 1933. His parents were the late Louis John Fischer, a Steam and Diesel Locomotive Engineer and Louise Vargas, a homemaker. Fourteen years after his birth, his parents would welcome his younger brother Daniel "Danny" Raymond Fischer. Together, they would grow up...

Sep 10, 2022

David George Braun, 66, of Dove Canyon, California, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Dave was born in Chicago on April 19, 1956, the youngest child of Walter and Lillian Braun. He was raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, with his two brothers, Walter and Donald, and his sister, Linda. He attended Miami University in...

Sep 8, 2022

James Michael Spitzer

On September 8, 2022, James (Jim) Michael Spitzer passed away. Jim is survived by his wife of 40 yrs., Sherry, his 3 children, 5 beautiful grandchildren, his 2 beloved nephews and 3 brothers. Jim through his careers was a Maintenance Technician, in Sales, and Marketing & Business Development. He loved gunsmithing, gardening and taking...

Sep 8, 2022

Rose Marie Busico, who lived in Laguna Niguel and Dana Point for 56 years, died peacefully at home on September 8. She was 87.

Though she loved California like a native, Rose was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. Her parents Dominic and Celestine immigrated there from Italy, and throughout her life Rose maintained the Italian traditions,...

Sep 8, 2022

Albert Gutierrez

Albert Gutierrez died September 8 th , 2022 at his home in Laguna Niguel, at the age of 90. He is predeceased by his wife, Raquel, and he is survived by his 5 children, 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

A Vigil Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 25 th at 2:00pm at...

Sep 6, 2022

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Sep 6, 2022

James Gilbert Marzo

James Gilbert Marzo was born Sept 23, 1931 in Altoona Pennsylvania to Antonio and Josephine Marzo. He was the youngest of ten children. He left Altoona when he was 16 years old and traveled with his sister Katie to Downey California After graduating from Downey High School, Jim enlisted in the United States Air...

Sep 6, 2022

Ruth Dirkes De Cou Dailey Spilsbury November 2, 1924 – September 6, 2022

Born and raised in Inglewood, CA Ruth was the 2 nd oldest of the six children of Gertrude and Franz Dirkes. Her siblings were Jack, Bill, Marialyce, Barbara and Jim, all of whom predeceased her.

At the age of 16, she enrolled...

Sep 6, 2022

Thomas Jeffrey Gurbach July 2nd, 1984 – September 6th, 2022

Thomas Jeffrey Gurbach, born July 2nd, 1984 in Torrance, California, passed away peacefully at age 38, on Tuesday September 6th, 2022 in Irvine, California. Tom is the beloved son of Thomas Gurbach and Debra Gurbach, cherished brother of David Gurbach and Noelle Gurbach, and loved relative of...

Sep 4, 2022

Gloria Uhler, the incredible love of my life, passed away at her home September 4, 2022. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by close friends and family. She knew that her suffering would soon be over and she courageously accepted it.

Gloria was born September 8, 1946 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where her older sister, Rose, still lives....

Sep 2, 2022

Richard (Dick) Dale Christy

Passed away September 2 nd , 2022. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, May 13 th , 1936.

Dick had 4 younger siblings. He joined the USMC and proudly served his country May 24 th , 1963. Thereafter, he and his brother Dan created a dynasty with the film industry, Christy's Editorial located...

Aug 31, 2022

Paul W. LaRoque June 11, 1972 – August 31, 2022

Paul passed away on August 31, 2022. Paul was born on June 11, 1972 to Fred R. LaRoque and Susan L. LaRoque in Falls Church, Virginia. Paul spent his childhood living abroad in Thailand and South Korea while his father worked for the U.S. Army overseas as...

Aug 30, 2022

Raul Hernan Zapata passed away at the age of 74. Born on June 25, 1948 and passed away on August 30, 2022.

Aug 28, 2022

Grace Angelica McTernan passed away at the age of 99. Born on September 02, 1922 and passed away on August 28, 2022.