Our Obituaries
Daniel Pavich
August 22, 1922 - April 12, 2018
Daniel Pavich was born August 22, 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away on April 12, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona at age 95. While he was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his heart and soul were forever drawn to California as soon as he met Desa Pecel, who was to become his wife and companion of 69 years until her passing on August 1, 2017. Danny was everyone's favorite Kum, Uncle, friend,...
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Sheila Baker
July 10, 1945 - April 11, 2018
Sheila Liston Baker, 72, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018 in Sequim Wa. Sheila was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to John and Margaret Wylie. She loved to travel, dance, buy, fix up and decorated homes with her true love Craig Baker. They were happily married for 28 years! Sheila worked at the Department of Ecology for 20 years . Sheila is survived by her husband Craig Baker, children Debbie...
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Richard Anthony Lucassen
May 2, 1945 - April 9, 2018
Richard Lucassen passed away at his home peacefully on 4/9/2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lucassen, and his parents. He was born in San Francisco Ca. In 1945. He ran his own Air Conditioning business until his death. He is survived by his only son Glen Lucassen, his wife Michele Lucassen, and two grandchildren. He is back with his lifetime partner, his wife, but he will be...
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Jean Wilson Fulton
October 20, 1931 - April 6, 2018
Jean W. Fulton
San Marcos, CA
In the face of physical challenges, Jean W. Fulton radiated grace and charm. She built a life complete of family, friends, generosity and faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jean (Wilson) Fulton was born October 20, 1931 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones April 6, 2018. She was born in Oklahoma City to...
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Murray Arden Anderson
January 13, 1928 - April 5, 2018
MURRAY ARDEN ANDERSON
January 13, 1928 - April 5, 2018
About a week after his cherished wife of 67 years passed away, Murray Arden Anderson, of Oak Harbor, Wash., joined her on April 5, 2018. He was 90.
Murray, who had Alzheimer's, passed away peacefully at the Regency on Whidbey memory care facility in Oak Harbor, where his wife, Jean Anderson, died eight days earlier. A blind date in...
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Evelyn Hetherington
February 22, 1929 - April 3, 2018
Evelyn Grider Hetherington formerly of Clarkston, WA, passed away peacefully April 3, 2018 at Sullivan Park Care Center, Spokane, WA where she was a resident.
Evelyn was born February 22, 1929 in Lewiston, ID. The daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Rooke) Franklin, she married Clyde A. Grider at St. Maries, ID January 31, 1948. They later divorced. She married Joseph Hetherington in 1977. She...
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Thomas Richard Jiannino
September 12, 1949 - April 2, 2018
Thomas Richard Jiannino, resident of Ellensburg, WA. Passed away on April 02, 2018 at home in sleep. Born September 12, 1949. He received several medals for his service of tours in Vietnam. He was a generous soul who would help anyone in need. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved his faith. He was Preceded in death by his Father Slyvester S. Jiannino, Mother Agnes Jiannino, Brother Dennis...
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Jean Carol Anderson
December 7, 1930 - March 28, 2018
JEAN CAROL ANDERSON
Special-needs children and their families lost a champion when Jean Carol (Brattain) Anderson, 87, passed away March 28, 2018, at the Regency on Whidbey memory care facility in Oak Harbor.
Jean, who had heart conditions and dementia, died peacefully with one of her daughters, Crystal Bedford, who was able to fly to Washington earlier in the day, at her side.
In an era...
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David Ross Brown
September 20, 1931 - March 19, 2018
David Ross Brown,86, 630 Mac Duff Street, Anaheim, Ca. 92804, passed away March 19, 2018 at Anaheim Regional Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
David was born September 20, 1931 at Meadville, Pa., son of the late Oliver and Florence Brown. He married Evelyn Griffin Brown, who survives him. They were married 65 years.
David graduated from Meadville High School in 1949, joined...
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Paul LoGrasso
October 11, 1946 - March 4, 2018
Paul LoGrasso, age 71, passed away peacefully at home the morning of March 4th, 2018 after a short battle with an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Paul was born on October 11th, 1946 in Serradifalco, Sicily. He came to the United States with his family at the age of 9 and was raised in Rochester, New York. At the age of 17, Paul opened his first business before selling it to serve in the U.S. Army....
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Melissa` Jane Kent
June 9, 1988 - March 4, 2018
Melissa received her angel wings after a valient battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and the Lord supported her in her struggle and gave her peace. Melissa touched everyone she met with her generous, loving spirit. Words cannot express our sorrow and pain. Melissa was a strong, resilient woman. She inspired us all to be the best versions of ourselves, to love each other unconditionally...
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Jack Francis Vaughen
February 15, 1928 - February 25, 2018
Jack Francis Vaughen died February 25, 2018. Although his health had been poor for five years following heart valve replacement surgery and advancing Alzheimer's, Jack had continued to live happily in his family home in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, with his wife of 62 years, Carol, who had become his caregiver. Then last August, a fall left Jack unable to walk and necessitated a move to a...
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Douglas Walter Westwood
November 27, 1948 - February 25, 2018
Douglas Westwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 25, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Independence, MO on November 27, 1948 to Donald and Lillian (McCarty) Westwood. Doug served from 1968-1971 in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division with the dubious distinction of having survived five helicopter crashes. While he was able to leave Vietnam, sadly, his wartime...
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Bonnie May Faul
April 26, 1932 - February 24, 2018
IN LOVING MEMORY
FAUL, Bonnie May, Born on April 26th, 1932, of Puyallup, WA passed away into the arms of her Angels on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 with her family by her side. She was a graduate of Orting High School. She loved gardening and doing flower arrangements for special occasions. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kenneth Faul, Daughters Janice Mitchell (Todd), Tamyra...
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John Herbert Bingner
January 9, 1926 - February 21, 2018
John Herbert Bingner, 92, of Oroville, Washington, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. He was born January 9, 1926 in Ojibwa, WI to John and Grace Bingner(Lucas). He was raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He later married Alma V. Gyland in 1995, and they lived together in Oroville, Washington.
John served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII aboard the...
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Robert Garcia
September 28, 1934 - February 15, 2018
Robert Garcia of Buckley, WA died on February 15, 2018. Born on September 28, 1934 to Daniel and Nicholasa Garcia who preceded him in death. Robert attended Wapato high school and later served 10 years in the USAF. Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, playing his horn and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Joyce of 51 years, son Michael David Garcia...
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Darlene Mae Gerhart
July 14, 1935 - February 13, 2018
Darlene, 83, died on February 13, 2018 and joined "Daddy and Jesus" in heaven. Darlene was born on July 14, 1935 in Decatur IL. She moved to AZ at 10 years old with her parents David and Jesse McDaniel. She was married in 1954 to David Gerhart. They lived in Tucson, AZ where Darlene worked for Roy H. Long Realty for many years. In 1982, she and David relocated to Mesa, Arizona. At that time,...
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Margaret Jean Potter
May 14, 1931 - February 10, 2018
Margaret Jean (Elton) Potter, daughter of Robert William and Ethelda Lillian Elton, all of Yakima, Washington, passed away the morning of February 10, 2018 in Yakima. She was 86 years old. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Brown, as well as her grandchildren, Galadriel Jeanne Brown, Angel Palachuk, Ali Palachuk, Patrick Brown, and Margaret Rose Laura Brown. Her daughter, Joyce Hill and...
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George Andrew Yocky
August 25, 1968 - February 8, 2018
THE OBITUARY OF GEORGE ANDREW YOCKY
George Andrew Yocky, 49, of Westminster, California passed away on February 8, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services, Fountain Valley. A Memorial Service was held on February 22, 2018 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Fullerton, California.
George was born in Garden Grove to William and Nancy Yocky on August 25, 1968. He was the youngest of five...
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Ellen Doris Burruss
February 6, 1931 - February 7, 2018
Ellen Doris Burruss (Sutten)
February 6, 1931 – February 7, 2018
Ellen Doris Sutten was born on February 6, 1931, in Sunnyside (Outlook), Washington to Wellend and Cecil (Conley) Sutten, the fourth of 5 children.
Her family relocated when she was a small child to Benton City, Washington. She started and finished her formal education at Kiona Benton schools, graduating in 1950. She was a...
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Gloria Medina
April 13, 1944 - February 5, 2018
Gloria Medina, beautiful loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many has entered eternal life on February 5, 2018 after losing her battle to cancer. The memories we'll hold near and dear to us are those of her singing and sewing. Those of you who were blessed to be a part of her life knew how much she loved to sing and would spend every opportunity she could in her...
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Elizabeth Howell
December 30, 1920 - February 3, 2018
Elizabeth (Betty) Howell
In the early morning hours of February 3, 2018 the bright light that was the life of Betty Howell dimmed, at the age of 97, and peacefully passed away. We say dimmed, not died, since she will remain in the minds and hearts of many family and friends forever.
Her love for fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting, huckleberry picking and the outdoors led her to Alaska for...
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Richard John Schimberg
April 20, 1927 - January 25, 2018
Col. Richard "Dick" J. Schimberg, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2018 at the age of 90 in San Diego, California. Richard was born in Fargo, North Dakota on April 20, 1927 and spent his childhood in Eugene, Oregon.
Richard was a well-respected officer in the U.S. Air Force who served multiple tours, including...
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Brian Michael Rudy
December 7, 1940 - January 25, 2018
Brian Michael Rudy was born on December 7, 1940 in Highland Park, Michigan and passed away on January 25, 2018 in Hidden Valley Lake, California.
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Ninfa V Santana
April 1, 1923 - January 23, 2018
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ninfa Santana passed away on January 23, 2018, at the age of 94. She was born in Juchitlán, Jalisco, México to Genaro and Elvira Vásquez on April 1, 1923. She was the wife of Enrique Ramos Mendoza, whom she married in 1939, and preceded her in death in 1952. In 1958 she married José B. Santana, who also preceded her in death in 1986. She...
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STANLEY IRA ARENBERG
April 3, 1933 - January 13, 2018
Mr. Stanley Ira Arenberg was born April 3, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on January 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Stanley was a resident of Los Angeles at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Northwestern University with 3 degrees - BA in accounting, JD in law, and an MBA. He practiced estate planning law for 50 years, was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed playing softball and...
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Tomoko Aramura Millspaugh
October 1, 1929 - January 11, 2018
Tomoko was born on October 1, 1929 and passed away on January 11, 2018. Tomoko was a resident of Palm Springs, CA.
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Vera Allen Brewster
January 19, 1941 - January 8, 2018
Vera Allen Brewster, 76, of Cathedral City passed away January 8, 2018. She was born January 19, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Anna (Bandura) and Alex Allen. In 1947, her family moved to Los Angeles. She graduated from Montebello High School and began her career working for Rockwell. She moved to Palm Springs in 1985 where she remained until her death.
A beloved mother,...
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Douglas Orville Gray
January 19, 1937 - January 8, 2018
Douglas "Doug" Gray passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side on January 8, 2018. Doug was born January 19, 1937 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. He was one of ten children born to Fleetwood and Bernice Gray. On September 21, 1957 he married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Keyes in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Together they had 3 children.
After a...
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Laurence Isidor Zipp
November 13, 1924 - December 31, 2017
Laurence Isidor Zipp November 13, 1924- December 31 2017
Another survivor of the Great Depression, WW II, and Korean war has passed.
Youngest son of John Joseph Zipp Sr. and Bertha Othilla Schilling's 9 children. He attended St Georges Grade School
and Cleveland High. A fixture in the Burien area, he will be missed. His exploits as a Submariner in WWII provided him
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Violet Marie Smith
March 27, 1944 - December 31, 2017
We are saddened to announce the passing of Violet M. Smith. Born in Julietta Idaho to Lawrence and Eva Slead on March 27, 1944 and passed with her family by her side December 31, 2017 at the Hospice House in Spokane. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a caring person that would take care of all she knew. She loved gardening, camping, bird watching and...
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William Harry Martin
October 10, 1932 - December 27, 2017
William Harry Martin was born October 10, 1932, in a big brick house in Booneville, Missouri. He left to Heaven on December 27th, 2017 in Kennewick, Washington. Beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, loyal friend. "Bill" lived a very full and wonderful life. He grew up to be a great man, so smart and wise and so selfless. Bill served our country in the US Army Coast Artillery until he...
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Marc Alan Stiner, Sr
March 31, 1952 - December 24, 2017
Marc passed away December 23, 2017.. He is predeceased by his father and his brother Gary. Father to Marc Jr., Tammy, Troy and Clay; grandpa to Tristen, Liev and Greyson; son to Jeri Roberts (Gary) and brother to Joanna ,Joyce and Judi, all of Tucson. Marc was a resident of Tucson for 62 years and graduated from Sunnyside High School. His profession was in the construction industry doing...
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Walter William Nellis
September 11, 1967 - December 24, 2017
Walter William Nellis, 50, is survived by his wife Jennifer Nellis, his two children, Walter "Nolan" Nellis 17 years and Grace Nellis 16 years, his father Walter E. Nellis, his mother Karen Nellis, and his sister Carolyn Nellis. Walter graduated Indio HIgh School in 1986 and worked in retail before becoming a HVAC technician and contractor. Walter was a generous and kind man, with a boisterous...
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James Francis Hackett
January 7, 1930 - December 24, 2017
James Francis Hackett
January 7, 1930-December 24, 2017
Beloved father James (Jim) Francis Hackett passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at Franke Tobey Jones Healthcare Center in Tacoma, Wash.
Born on January 7, 1930, in Arlington, Mass., to James Paul and Rosanna (O'Rourke) Hackett, Jim was the eldest of four.
Jim graduated from Watertown High School in 1947 and enlisted in...
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Lisa Marie Lochridge
January 20, 1966 - December 23, 2017
Lisa Marie Lochridge (Heath). Born January 20th, 1966 in Albany NY. Died December 23rd, 2017 in Spokane WA. Loving wife Mother and friend to many. preceded in death by her mother and father, Virginia and Gerald and her sisters Patty and baby Jerry. She is survived by husband of 28+ years Bud Lochridge, sons Jeremey and Jared of Spokane WA. Sisters Diane Thompson, Nancy Camley, Virginia Snipes,...
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Mary Ann Banyi
December 5, 1931 - December 22, 2017
Mary A. Banyi left peacefully to meet her maker on December 22, 2017. She is loved and missed by her daughter, Donna Wood; her grandson, Brian Wood; her granddaughter and her husband, Colleen and Chris Faidley, and their children, Mormor's great-grandchildren, Cameron and Jocelyn; as well as extended family members and friends. Mary was a lovable and well-liked person and a hard worker. She...
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Charlene Lavern White
April 16, 1960 - December 15, 2017
Charlene Lavern White passed away December 15, 2017 at home. She was born on April 16, 1960 to Donald and Patricia Todd in Spokane, WA. She was married to the love of her life, James White for 33 wonderful years. Charlene was preceded in death by her father, Don Todd, and her sister, Theresa Duncan. She is survived by her husband, James R. White, mother, Patricia Todd, aunts and uncles, Bob,...
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James Angelo Vitakis
March 25, 1941 - December 13, 2017
James Vitakis was born on 3/25/1941 and passed on 12/13/2017
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Ladd E Wood
March 13, 1934 - December 11, 2017
In Loving Memory
Ladd E Wood
Mar 13, 1934 ~ Dec. 11, 2017
Ladd E Wood passed away on December 11, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1934 in Port Angeles, WA. He was a loving husband, father,...
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Ted Raymond Grinnell
August 8, 1972 - December 3, 2017
Ted Raymond Grinnell was born on August 8th 1972 in Seattle, Washington.. His mother Shirley Anne Marie and Fred Erwin Grinnell were residents of Washington during his childhood. When Ted became a teenager, he followed his father on an adventure to Alaska. He lived in Wasilla, Alaska until he became 18 and joined the Navy. While in the Navy, when he was 21, he met Anabel Garcia and fell in love....
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Mercedes Walls
November 5, 1924 - November 24, 2017
Mercedes Walls was born on 11/5/1924 and passed on 11/24/2017
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Emilia Ruth Kalil
January 18, 1931 - November 24, 2017
Emilia Ruth Kalil was botn on January 18, 1931 and passed away on November 24, 2017. Emilia was a resident of Orange, California at the time of her passing
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Hugh Lennox Ross
February 23, 1937 - November 20, 2017
Hugh L. Ross died November 20, 2017 at Lakeside Park, Oakland, California, after living with vascular dementia for some years. He is survived by Min, his beloved and devoted wife of 47 years, sister Helen Ross (Federico Allodi) of Toronto, nephew Martin Ross of New York and niece Francesca Allodi-Ross of Toronto. He was predeceased by his older brothers Jim and Andrew.
Born in Montreal,...
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Thomas Leslie Boyd, Sr.
February 10, 1936 - November 8, 2017
Lt. Col. (Ret) Thomas L. Boyd Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully Nov 8 in Spokane Valley, WA. He was born Feb 10, 1936 in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Boyd is survived by his wife, Diane; four children, Derri (Ervin) Petty, Terri (Alfred) Schmidt, Marty Leishear, and Tom Boyd Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 3 siblings Bob (Joanne) Boyd, Allen (Cathy) Boyd and Cherie (Brian)...
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Lars Walter Andreasson
August 12, 1932 - November 5, 2017
Lars was born in Gothenburg, Sweden where he was educated and studied interior and furniture design and building techniques, excelling in his studies. His interest and admiration for wood in particular lasted his entire lifetime.
As a teen-ager he was interested in coming to the U.S, even considering signing on as a mate on a ship to fulfill his dream. However, the chance to emigrate to U.S...
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Pat Warfield
August 13, 1926 - November 2, 2017
Pat passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was a truly loving, caring, curious, strong woman. She was deeply loved, and will be deeply missed.
Pat is survived by her four children: Bill (spouse Claudia), Chris, Pack (spouse Susan), and Kit (spouse Nancy.). She is also survived by her seven granddaughters and their families: ...
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Mark Anthony Allwein
July 1, 1959 - October 29, 2017
Services will be held at Allwein's Residence, 32368 Bryant St., Wildomar, CA 92595, November 25, 2017 Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Mark Anthony Allwein was born on Hawthorne, CA to Mr. & Mrs. James and Janice Allwein. He went to Mt. San Jacinto College and graduated Degree in Mathematics. He worked on cable company such as Charter, Timer Warner for almost 30 years.
He survived by his loving wife...
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John Harvey Frykman
April 19, 1932 - October 21, 2017
Dr. John Frykman was born on April 19, 1932 and passed away on October 21, 2017. He was a resident of Emeryville, CA at the time of his passing.
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Lawrence Mitchell Lozo
August 22, 1935 - October 20, 2017
Lawrence "Lonnie" Lozo passed away Friday October 20, 2017 at age 82 in Laguna Hills, California, surrounded by his loving family.
Lonnie was born on August 22, 1935 in Windsor Vermont. Lonnie served in the US Navy from 1953 through 1957. In his civilian life, Lonnie was a Mason during his years in Vermont and Connecticut, and Property and Maintenance Manager in Southern California. Football...
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Rita Fordham
December 11, 1923 - October 14, 2017
Rita lived a happy and charmed life. She died peacefully at the age of 93 in her Los Angeles home surrounded by her family. In her last days, she was visited by, and said goodbye to, all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with a steady stream of friends and relatives.
Rita was the only daughter of Rose Farber and Paul Pascal. Rose and Paul were just teenagers when they...
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Aileen Lois Pickering
December 1, 1925 - October 11, 2017
Ms. Aileen Lois Pickering was born on December 1, 1925 in San Pedro, California and passed away on October 11, 2017. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of Palm Desert, California
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