Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

On Saturday January 1, 2022, Mary Joanne Cimmarrusti, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away at the age of 90.  She was preceded in death by her husband Rocco (Rocky) Cimmarrusti, her parents William Porter and Anna Marie Parker, along with her older brother Eugene Parker.

Mary was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on October 8, 1931...

Jan 1, 2022

Parviz Ahmadi

We will have a Luncheon after the Service at Leila's Home

7 Vista Montemar

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Dec 31, 2021

Charles Gregg (note that Gregg is spelled with two "g"s!) Jorgensen was born at March Air Force Base in Riverside County, California on June 6, 1951. He was the first-born son of Charles K Jorgensen ("Chic") and Joan Louise Spitko Jorgensen.  Chic, having served as a Marine in World War II, was now serving a stint with the Air...

Dec 31, 2021

On December 31, 2021 Carol Ann (Schott) Catalano, known by the affectionate nickname, She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO), passed away, peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Mission Viejo, California.

Born April 3, 1943, in Rochester, New York, Carol Ann Schott, was the daughter of Albert and Margaret Schott. She was the youngest of 6...

Dec 30, 2021

John Anton Gocke, Jr. January 18, 1935 – December 30, 2021

John Anton Gocke, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and cowboy passed away on the afternoon of his 54th wedding anniversary in his home in Newbury Park, CA, surrounded by his wife, Pattie, and many family members both virtually and in...

Dec 30, 2021

TRISTAN E. G. KROGIUS

Tristan (Tris) Krogius, 88, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021.  He was born in Tammerfors, Finland and emigrated to New York with his mother, Valborg, a U.S. citizen and his brother, Henrik, in 1939 as a refugee from the Russian invasion of Finland.  His father, Helge, remained in Finland until...

Dec 30, 2021

Helen Vera DeSoto

Helen Vera DeSoto passed away peacefully on December 30 th , 2021, at the age of 95. Helen was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 5 th , 1926 to Geraldo and Maclovia Serrano. She was the second of five children. She met the love of her life Fred DeSoto from Los...

Dec 29, 2021

Lois Geraldine Richardson "Gerrie" age 83 of Laguna Woods, CA passed away in her home on Dec 29th 2021. Gerrie was born in Los Angeles, CA April 11th 1938. She was preceded in death by her father Allen Cate Richardson, her mother Lois Beatrice Richardson & her sister Madeline Sue Garner.

Her surviving relatives are many cousins...

Dec 27, 2021

On Monday December 27, 2021, Leah Michelle Ferguson, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at age 34 in Trabuco Canyon, California.  Although she fought very hard, she sadly lost her battle with drugs.

Leah was born on February 15, 1987 to Lee and Susan Ferguson of Mission Viejo, California. She grew up in Mission Viejo...

Dec 25, 2021

Janet Keane Panichi

May 9, 1943 – December 25, 2021

Janet Keane Panichi, an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, counselor, entrepreneur, volunteer, and dear friend, entered into glory early Christmas morning 2021 in her home after succumbing to complications of B-Cell Lymphoma of the brain. After learning of her diagnosis...

Dec 19, 2021

Raymond Robert Ruiz Sr. of El Toro, California passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 19, 2021 after winning a brief battle with Covid-19 and pneumonia. His family is saddened by his sudden loss but grateful to know that he lived a wonderful life for 89 years and has left us a legacy of deep faith and love.

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Dec 18, 2021

Pushpa Rani

Pushpa Rani (Chai Ji), 88, of Punjab, India, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 10, 1933 to Hans Raj and Parmeshwari in India.

Pushpa was preceded in death by her husband, Shiv Dass Sharma, and is survived by her three sons...

Dec 11, 2021

Alfred (Al) DiDomenico passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021. He was 89 years old. He was at home with his family in the Laguna Woods community he loved.

Al is survived by his wife Donna Anderson; his three children, Lisa Graham, Fred DiDomenico, and Renee Rios; and his two grandchildren Dalton Rios and Christian Graham. He...

Dec 10, 2021

John Stephen Laporte, 67, of Surprise, AZ, passed away on December 10, 2021 surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with neuroendocrine cancer. John was born on April 20, 1954 to Ewing E. Laporte and Cecelia Andreasen in Barstow, CA.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nancy Laporte, and his 5 children; Kim...

Dec 10, 2021

Daughter of the South, teacher, wife and beloved of many, Marina S. Wycoff died December 10th 2021.

After graduating from Seattle University, Marina became a Pan Am flight attendant in San Francisco where she met her husband Rod to whom she was married to for over 55 years. After having 3 children and moving around the country...

Dec 9, 2021

After a long and valiant battle with lymphoma, Pamela Gruwell Brown passed away at the age of sixty-eight on December 9, 2021.  She was at home with family.

Pam was the daughter of Elmo Gruwell Sr. and Betty Wolfe.  Pam is survived and sorely missed by her husband Richard; her children Becky, Chad, Mandy, and Torrie; and...

Dec 9, 2021

Rachel Ruelas was granted her angel wings on December 9, 2021 at the age of 75.

She was born September 10, 1946, in Silver City, New Mexico to Larry and Martha Dominguez.  Rachel moved to Azusa, CA when she was in middle school with her family.  After graduating junior college, Rachel met and married the...

Dec 7, 2021

Christian Scott San Filippo passed away on December 7, 2021, in Huntington Beach, CA, one day before his 28th birthday. Christian is survived by his 6-year-old daughter, Everly, his parents Scott and Kathleen, and sisters Cassidy and Audrey.

Christian’s most prized possession was his family. His love for his daughter, mom, dad, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and...

Dec 6, 2021

Thomas Christopher Basom

Taken from us too soon, Thomas Christopher Basom, aka Chris Basom, passed away Monday evening, December 6th of a sudden heart attack at the age of 62. He will be deeply missed by so many, as his positive impact on others and the community was widespread.

This comes as a...

Dec 5, 2021

Stephanie "Stevie" Ann Williams November 2, 1944 – December 5, 2021

Stephanie Ann Williams was born on November 2, 1944 to Nan and Irl Zimmerman, Jr. in Seattle, Washington. She grew up spending time with her devoted grandparents, Liz and Elwood Wegner.

She attended and graduated from the University of Washington attaining a...