Carol Joyce Levenstein Torelli
Nov 7, 2025
Carol was born October 23, 1943, in Los Angeles to Fae and Ben Levenstein. She eagerly welcomed the arrival of brother Marc a few years later, and grew up alongside the beloved family dogs Bonnie, one of Lassie’s collie pups, and Buffy, a purebred rapscallion.
Carol graduated from Dorsey High School having been a member of the Pep Club, the Secretaries...
Anita Sun Tai Chau
Nov 6, 2025
Anita Chau, 84 years young, passed away peacefully at her home in Rolling Hills on November 6, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii with four amazing sisters, Anita survived Pearl Harbor as a newborn — a remarkable beginning to a remarkable life. She went on to achieve extraordinary things, becoming the first Asian American teacher at her first teaching...
William Thomas Pryor
Nov 5, 2025
In Tom's own words:
William Thomas (Tom) Pryor 1933-2025
Tom was born in Sioux City, IA. Parents were William Jackson (Jack) and Rosemary Louise Reichmann.
Growing up mainly in southern California, he went to Torrance High, El Camino college and U.C. Berkley (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
He Retired after 33 years with Northrop Grumman as Avionics Engineering Manager.
Tom married Janet Williamson in...
Emilia Frando Paino
Nov 4, 2025
Emilia F. Paino was born on September 24, 1965, and passed away peacefully at her home in Carson, California, on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Emilia was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born and raised in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, and migrated to the United States in 2016. For many years, she worked in...
Edward V. Ambrose
Nov 3, 2025
Edward V. Ambrose [July 5,1937 – November 3, 2025]
Edward V. Ambrose passed away peacefully in Gardena, California, on November 3, 2025. Born and raised in Dorchester, South Boston, Edward carried with him the values of hard work, resilience, and determination throughout his life.
A proud graduate of Kings Point, Edward served as a merchant marine before beginning a long career as...
Hernando Del Mundo Martinez
Nov 2, 2025
Hernando Del Mundo Martinez of Buena Park, California, was a beloved father, brother, and friend. Born on 17 April 1963 to Marcos Martinez and Petra Del Mundo Martinez, he was the youngest of seven children. Fondly called “Ado”, he was raised with his siblings in a warm and loving home near the seaside in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Ado’s spirit...
Bernabe G Cano
Nov 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bernabe, who left us on November 2, 2025, at the age of 81 in Westwood. Born on June 11, 1944, in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, Bernabe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Growing up among seven siblings, Bernabe developed a strong sense of family that stayed with him...
Sophia Ann Chow
Oct 30, 2025
Born on March 5, 1955, to Isabel and Joseph Chow, Sophia Ann Chow—affectionately known as Fi—was the youngest of four daughters and the cherished sister of Margery Werner, Janet Nakasone, and Lucy Nelson.
Raised in Gardena, California, just a short walk from Gardena High School, Fi and attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance. She graduated in 1973 before pursuing a...