Elda M. Werner
Jun 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Elda M. Werner. Elda passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the gentle care of the Torrance Memorial Hospice Team,...
Frank Scognamillo
Jun 21, 2026
Frank Scognamillo, owner and operator of Sunrise Marine Services, died on Sunday, June 21, at his home in San Pedro, California, surrounded by his family. He was 88.
Frank was known for his ability to repair just about anything and for his willingness to help others. This skill, born of necessity, became one of his greatest strengths and one of the...
Rose Taylor
Jun 21, 2026
Rose Taylor, born Rosie Chagenovich on January 29th, 1928 in Van Houten New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday June 21st, 2026. She was 98. A coal miner’s daughter, Rose moved from New Mexico to San Pedro in 1941. After marrying, she and her daughter Jody, toggled from Alaska and Arizona before Rose returned to...
Lucille Mary Brunskole
Jun 21, 2026
Lucille M. Brunskole, 100, resident of San Pedro passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, and a friend to everyone she met. She will be remembered for her positive outlet on life, strong will, generosity, and dedication to family. Lucy is survived by her daughter Darlene, granddaughter Jamie, great...
Valentina Peter Herman
Jun 21, 2026
Valentina Peter Herman (formerly Bier, Pereira, Skleminoff, and Beloshitskaya) passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 76.
She was born on April 20, 1950, in Korosten, Zhytomyr, Ukraine, to Petro Beloshitski and Nadia Beloshitskaya. She grew up in Korosten and then Kiev before emigrating to Los Angeles in 1975. Valentina studied Chemical Engineering at Irpensky Industrial College in...
Pauline Iyoko Hayakawa
Jun 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Pauline Iyoko Hayakawa, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully surrounded by her children in Torrance, California on June 21, 2026 at the age of 98. Pauline was born on July 14, 1927 in Brawley, California to Ayaka and Setsu Takahash, who immigrated to America from...
Ramiro Madrigal Escamilla
Jun 18, 2026
Ramiro Madrigal Escamilla February 7, 1943–June 18, 2026 Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather
It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ramiro Madrigal. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 83.
Our Lord has called His beloved child home to His celestial kingdom. Ramiro was preceded in death by his parents, Dimas...
Chef Andy Matsuda
Jun 17, 2026
Fumio Matsuda, celebrated by the culinary world as Chef Andy Matsuda, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy as the founder of the Sushi Chef Institute, a Sensei to many students, and a community advocate for Japanese cuisine and culture.
Chef Andy Matsuda was born near Kobe, Japan, in 1956. When...