Joseph Lance Willis, known to all as Joey and the legendary "Uncle JoJo" to his niece and nephews, beautifully entered this world on January 8th, 1997. Happy, amazing, and shining from the very start. A true force of joy. Joey wasn't one to simply exist. He lived with a vibrant intention, making every moment hum with meaning. His superpower? Uplifting...
Flora Fujiko Arai passed away on April 23, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born to Mitsuzo and Fujiyo Yamada and lived in Compton, Rohwer (AR) and Hiroshima during her childhood. She was married for 65 years to Joe Arai, who predeceased her in 2020. She was a longtime resident of Gardena. Flora is survived by two daughters,...
Dr. Yep H. Wong passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 98. A graduate of Loyola High School and Loyola University in Los Angeles, and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Wong completed his internship and residency in General Practice at Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Wong practiced family medicine for more than 60...
Survived by: Wife, Dolores Canizalez, son, Abel Canizalez Jr, daughter, Claudia Canizalez-Mendez, daughter, Araceli Canizalez, Grandchildren: Christian Martinez, Adrian Sanchez, Julian Canizalez, Daniella Canizalez, Aria Mendez, Ciara Mendez. Daughter in law: Danise Canizalez, Son in laws: Arthur Mendez, Jude Moreno. Known as the best local mechanic in San Pedro. Business name: Abel’s Garage.
Vidya Devi Sircar (née Ramdhan) was born on September 18, 1944, in Number 60 Village, Berbice, Guyana, South America to parents Mangri and Pundit Ramdhan. She was the 7th of 9 children and grew up helping her parents on their rice farm and in their family store. Vidya enjoyed her early life riding her bicycle to and from school with...
Frank Gutierrez, 75, of Redondo Beach, passed away with his beloved wife Katrina and family at his side on April 16 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Frank was born on October 16th, 1948, in Lubbock, TX. to parents Frank and Lupe Gutierrez. As a youth, Frank moved to Carson, CA where he graduated from Carson High School...