Obituaries

Jul 7, 2022

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Jul 7, 2022

Richard Maximilian Lehn

Richard Maximilian Lehn passed away on July 7, 2022 in Newport Beach California due to health complications. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Clarice D. Lehn and children: Richard Anton Lehn (Cari), Jacqueline Lehn Dupont (Marc Carlson) and Mark Jonathan Lehn (Svetlana) and stepchildren Tom Beckes (Sue) and Bob...

Jul 6, 2022

Donald F. Hughes

Donald Francis Hughes, a resident of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away at peace on July 6, 2022, on his 91 st birthday.

Donald was born July 6, 1931, on Staten Island, New York to Frank J. and Eleanor M. Hughes.  As an infant, he moved with his parents to California...

Jul 5, 2022

Charlene Bottner January 9, 1936 – July 5, 2022

Charlene was born to David and Yetta Nessanbaum.  She graduated from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles—went on to do many other things, get her MFCC and ran Le Club Gymnastic center for a short stint all while raising her family.

Charlene met her husband, Irving (now deceased),...

Jul 5, 2022

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Jul 5, 2022

Mary Margaret De John

On Tuesday, July 5th, Mary Margret De John passed away at the age of 62 after battling Cancer for eight years. She left her husband, Steven Wangelin, and her two sons, William and Zackary, too soon.

Mary was born on September 24th, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to...

Jul 4, 2022

A visitation will be held in Sumit's honor. Please find details in the events tab of this page. There is no formal dress code and casual attire is suggested. Thank you for supporting the family during this time.

Jul 4, 2022

On July 4 th 2022, Shao Pen Wang (王绍本), loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at age 82. Shao Pen was born on January 28, 1940 in Harbin, China to Xiao Shun Wang (王孝顺) and Xiu Fang Meng (孟秀芳). He was only nine years old when Mao announced the dawning of New China and was recruited, at age...

Jul 3, 2022

Ram Ramchandani, age 78, of Foothill Ranch, California passed away suddenly on July 3, 2022 in his home from coronary disease.

Ram was born in October 1943 in Indonesia to Vimla and Jairamdas Ramchandani. Ram was the third child with two older sisters, Gunn and Padma, and a younger brother, Puran. As a child, Ram enjoyed reading...

Jul 2, 2022

Rudolph "Rudy" Soto

Rudolph Soto, "Rudy", 81, born on August 24, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 2, 2022. Rudy was a beloved husband, father, grandpa & "Bapa", brother, coach, trainer and friend.

Rudy served in the Army's 82 nd Airborne Division, Special Forces. He...

Jul 1, 2022

We have planned a special reception following Steve's memorial. Please be sure to look at the instructions in the last paragraph of this page.

William Stephen Cowdrey

William Stephen Cowdrey, "Steve", passed from this world to be with God on July 1, 2022.  He has resided in Laguna Niguel with his wife, Jerry,...

Jul 1, 2022

Demetra Ann LaPorte, 88, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2022.

Demetra was born on a farm in the small town of Milan, Tennessee on March 4, 1934. Parents, William Charles and Annie Pearl Hammonds relocated to Chicago in her early years. She was affectionately known by her brother Darrel as...

Jun 27, 2022

Eric Mario Del Prado passed away at the age of 46. Born on August 15, 1975 and passed away on June 27, 2022.

Jun 27, 2022

Max R. Chance Sr.

May 13, 1925 -June 27, 2022

Born May 13, 1925, Max R. Chance passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 27, 2022, after sustaining an injury he could not recover from.

His is predeceased by his brothers Harvey and A.C. (Spark) and sisters Louise...

Jun 26, 2022

Our dear "Grandpa" Abeita, who so loved being part of the Special Olympic family, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.

It gave Ray great joy to cheer on his beloved grandsons, Kevin and Andrew, the amazing Corona-Norco Dragon teammates, and all the hard-working athletes.

He attended over 14 years of tournaments and each time he...

Jun 26, 2022

Cheryle Diane Webster passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 while surrounded by her family, after a long battle with dementia. She was 78.

Cheryle (Sherrie) was born on October 18, 1943 to her parents Steven and Grace Belany in Akron, Ohio. She grew up with siblings Steve, Susan and Sandy.  She moved to and spent most...

Jun 25, 2022

Stefan Samskey

Stefan Samskey, 35, born November 30th, 1986 in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away the night of June 25th, 2022 in Aliso Viejo, California. While walking home, Stefan was unexpectedly taken from us while crossing the street.

Stefan was preceded in death by his Babka (grandmother) & Dziadek (grandfather), Josephine and Steve...

Jun 24, 2022

Eugene F. Minder, residing in Lake Forest, California, passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 91. Gene was born in Akron, Ohio on September 23, 1930, to Fred and Ruby Minder. After graduating from the University of Akron, Gene moved to Phoenix in 1959 where he later met Barbara Hussong, whom he married six months later....

Jun 24, 2022

BETTY JEANNE MCCLINTOCK

Betty Jeanne McClintock passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 89 in Costa Mesa, California.

Betty Jeanne was born near Williamsport, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1932 to Mary Elizabeth Spotts and Miller Vance McClintock; she was their only child.  In 1950 she graduated from Williamsport High School...

Jun 23, 2022

Lyn G. Bockmiller "Pops" went to be with his wife Rosie in heaven on June 23rd after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Pops died peacefully and was in no pain.

Pops was born in Cleveland Ohio on February 2nd 1937 to parents Dorothy Francis Martens and Frederick Anthony Bockmiller. He is survived by his...