May 4, 2026

Luzviminda Santos Bertulano, lovingly known as “Vemie” or “Luz,” was born on September 8, 1947 in Parañaque, Philippines to Criselda and Vinancio. She was the third of four siblings. During her time in the Philippines, she received a teaching degree. In 1974, she came to the United States by way of her father and first came to Virginia. In 1977,...

May 9, 2026

Orlando Ortega, lovingly known as “Arman” or “Orlie” by those closest to him, was born on March 4, 1954, in Manila, Philippines, and passed away on May 9, 2026. He was the second child and eldest son among seven siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Ortega, who also passed away at the age of 72, while...

May 21, 2026

Rancho Palos Verdes, California — Carole Ortale Curtis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 15, 1944, Carole spent most of her life in Rancho Palos Verdes, where she created a life defined by warmth, grace, creativity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved....

Apr 27, 2026

Akiko Otsuka, the daughter of Genichi and Naka Motoike, wife of the late George Otsuka, passed away on April 27, 2026 at the age of 90. Akiko is survived by her children, Derek and Scott, and her grandchild, Ryan. 

May 19, 2026

Sylvia Ponce December 5, 1931 – May 19, 2026  

Sylvia was  a proud lifelong resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 at the age of 94. Sylvia Is now reunited in heaven with the love of her life Victor Ponce, who preceded her in death in 2007. Sylvia was the beloved daughter of Lucy Gonzales and...

May 13, 2025

Apr 27, 2026

Olga Heidi Barragan, loving wife, daughter and mother, left this Earth on April 27, 2026.

Olga, “Heidi” was born on October 26, 1966 to her parents, Maria and Salvador Robledo. Heidi lived 59 beautiful years and was surrounded with love by those she cherished most in her final moments.

Heidi’s passion for life and the special love she gave will be carried...

May 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sandra Evelyn Mills

Sandra Evelyn Mills, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in Long Beach, California, at the age of 89.

Sandra was born on April 8, 1937, in Machiasport, Maine, where she developed a lifelong love for the ocean, ships, and lighthouses. As a young girl her family moved...

May 21, 2026

In Loving Memory

Tony S. Montoya

May 22, 1933 – May 21, 2026

Antonio (Tony) Montoya, beloved husband and father, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 92 in Torrance, California

Born on May 22, 1933 in Tulare California to Faustino and Maria Salazar Montoya, he grew up in Tulare and had to leave high school in the ninth grade to financially...

Apr 19, 2026

Arthur Duggan passed away on April 19, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born in San Pedro on May 20, 1935 and spent most of his life in Los Angeles with his last 32 years in San Pedro.

He became a Master Picture Framer who ran Azteca Picture Frame Company for over 50 years with the blessing of the...