Velma Louise Mccard
Dec 26, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the untimely passing of our beloved matriarch Velma Louise McCard. She was taken from us very unexpectedly early Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at the age of 83. Velma was born in San Pedro, California on October 13, 1939 to Arthur and Lucille Patton as one of five children. She...
Alfredo V. Franco, Sr.
Dec 24, 2022
Alfredo Franco Sr., died peacefully on December 24, 2022, at the age of 91. Alfredo was known to many as Fred but his younger siblings, nieces, and nephews fondly call him “Diko.” Diko was delivered from a Chinese word that means older brother. He was born on January 13, 1931, to Pio Franco and Geronima Viray of Pampanga, Philippines. He...
Louise C. Nichols
Dec 23, 2022
Louise Canterbury Nichols was born July 25, 1926 in Evansville, IN to Richard and Mary (Stinchfield) Canterbury. Louise went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022 at her residence of 55 years in Torrance, CA. Louise attended Rheinlander Grade School and Reitz High School in Evansville, where she graduated with honors in 1944. As a teenager she...
Rafayate Ali
Dec 22, 2022
Rafayate (Leo) Ali passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born in Trinidad, West Indies, on July 31, 1931, immigrated to the United States in 1978 and became a long-time resident of Torrance. Leo worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for over 50 years. He is remembered for his kindness, joy of cooking,...