Obituaries

Jun 12, 2021

Peter Hermann Piel April 29, 1950 – June 12, 2021

Peter Hermann Piel, age 71, passed away in Mission Viejo on June 12, 2021.

He was born on April 29, 1950, in Dormagen (Zons) Germany, in the area between Cologne and Duesseldorf were he resided and worked. Peter, born deaf and...

Jun 8, 2021

Fierce competitor and lover of life, John Donald Eppich returned to Our Lord on June 8th, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife Mary Eloise Eppich and all six children Don, Teri, Kevin, Kristin, Kathy and Keith. John was born on December 11, 1936 and spent his childhood in Walpole, MA as an only child. Being a very social guy,...

Jun 8, 2021

Lillian Martin, 81, of Mission Viejo, passed away on June 8th at home after a long illness.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughters, Teresa Martin of Bellflower and Karen Martin of Mission Viejo.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation in her name to the St. Vincent De Paul...

Jun 7, 2021

Elizabeth "Estelle" White passed away on June 7, 2021 in her home that she shared with her son Jay. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 13, 1928 to Obadiah Parker and Vernell Hebb Parker. Her mother passed away during her childhood and her and her siblings, Mary Adelaide, Roland, and Jerome were raised in Baltimore by her...

Jun 7, 2021

Catherine (Kay) C. Sylvia 1923 – 2021

Catherine passed away on June 7th peacefully in her home in Laguna Woods, Ca. with her daughter by her side. Catherine was born on July 3rd 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.

After graduating high school Catherine married a horse racing jockey Earl Sylvia in...

Jun 7, 2021

Louis Sarrao 1938 – 2021

Louis Sarrao, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2021 with his loving wife, children, and grandchildren by his side after a 4-year battle with Sarcoma.

Lou was born on June 26, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the youngest of 2 children born to...

Jun 5, 2021

Stacy Richard Ausness lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 73. Born on July 08, 1947 and passed away on June 05, 2021.

Jun 4, 2021

ARNELD RAYMOND PARKER SR. 11/12/30 – 6/4/21

Arneld Raymond Parker (Arnie) was born on Nov. 12, 1930, in New Orleans, LA., to May and Richard Parker.  He grew up in a family of six boys, Sherwood, Arneld, Richard, Raymond, Kevin, and Kenneth.  His father was a chauffeur and built homes in his neighborhood...

Jun 4, 2021

John Lawrence Joswick, "Jos" was born on September 23 rd , 1928 in Minnesota to John and Hildagard Joswick. He passed away on June 4 th , 2021 at the young age of 92.

Preceding him in death are his wife Marie Ann Joswick, his two daughters Judie Reeder and Pam Thompson and his Granddaughter, Heather Risteen....

Jun 3, 2021

Remember me in your heart: Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the times we loved, The times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

– Margaret Mead

Survived by:

Wife – Chandra Rao

Brother – Mahesh...

May 31, 2021

Pete Nickerson

Some of you may have already heard about the passing of one of our members, Pete Nickerson. There will be a memorial for Pete on June 24 th , his birthday, at Red Hill Lutheran Church, 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin CA 92780 at 11 am.

Sue Nickerson would like to...

May 30, 2021

Mildred was born on September 12 th , 1919, in Detroit Michigan to William and Rhoda Pether. She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Cooley High School and married her childhood sweetheart (Stewart) June 28, 1941 at Emanuel Episcopal Church in...

May 26, 2021

George John Juskaitis (Jurgis Jonas Juškaitis) was born on Dec. 4, 1940, in Varlaukis, Lithuania to Stefa and Jonas Juskaitis. After the Soviet invasion in 1944, his family fled Lithuania and, for over a year, desperately tried to reach the parts of Germany occupied by Western powers. They ultimately made it to the displaced person camp in Hanau, Germany,...

May 23, 2021

United Methodist minister, accountant, woodworker, husband, father and grandfather, Jerry Dale Carter, 74, of Lake Forest, CA, died of natural causes on May 23, 2021.

Carter, a Vietnam War veteran, had a long career as an accountant and later in life became an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church.

He was born on April...

May 23, 2021

Willard (Bill) Paul OIson August 6, 1939 – May 23, 2021

Bill loved the Lord and was very active in his church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was an encouragement to all. His gentle and kind spirit will live in our hearts forever.

Dr....

May 22, 2021

We gather together not to mourn a loss, but to celebrate the life of Rosalinda Casanova, a very loved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. "Lulu" as she was known by many, was the daughter of Filiberto and Maria del Refugio Casanova. She was born on June 17, 1969 in Santa Ana, CA. Lulu was the youngest of 9 children,...

May 21, 2021

Bruce Edward Houghton of Lake Forest, died Friday, May 21, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 59.

Bruce was born on November 10, 1961 in Inglewood to Edward Stearl Houghton and Diane Leah Lokenvitz. He grew up in Fullerton moving to Lake Forest in 1977. He worked in both the Restaurant industry and the...

May 19, 2021

Arthur Stevens Cook (aka “Art”), born in Fargo, North Dakota, peacefully went home to the Lord surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 85. Raised in La Crosse Wisconsin, Art and his wife Pat of 62 yrs moved to California in 1959.

Art was born to Burton and Mary Cook (née Wadden)...

May 18, 2021

Francis Bernard Drass (aka “Terry”) born in Altoona, PA on November 15, 1946 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 18, 2021. Raised in Ohio, Terry and his wife moved to California in 1975 and he was a resident of Laguna Niguel, CA since 1988. He was 74.

Terry received both his undergraduate...

May 16, 2021

Efat Kooshki lives in Tustin California, passed away at the age of 92. Born on July 25, 1928 and passed away on May 16, 2021.