Jun 16, 2026

Gary Greene, 92, died on June 16 in his Palos Verdes garden, active to the end.

Born January 20, 1934, in Yakima, WA, to Tom Greene and Aileen Grafton, he spent his first years on a farm. He graduated from Inglewood High School in 1952 and studied chemical engineering at UCLA, earning a bachelor’s and a master’s.

He married high school sweetheart...

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Javad Aghili, a distinguished civil engineer and celebrated maestro of traditional Iranian coffee shop painting, passed away on June 15, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of professional achievement, artistic mastery, and deep personal warmth. Born on March 2, 1936, Mr. Aghili’s life was marked by his intelligence, generosity, and artistic passion, qualities that touched all who had the privilege...

Jun 15, 2026

Arlene Castro Provisor, 45, of Torrance, California, passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, California

Arlene was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1980 to Fernando and Araceli Castro. For the first part of her life, she lived on the island of Oahu, while her father served in the United States Navy.

Growing up, Arlene was very studious and was always on...

Jun 14, 2026

Please join us in celebrating Lee’s nine decades of a life well lived. Lee was born in Chicago to immigrant Jewish parents who moved to Los Angeles in 1944, and by mid century transformed their family into proud financially successful Americans.

Lee’s youthful aspirations included being a cowboy (of course), food critic (who knew Duncan Hines was a person?), and greeting...

Jun 14, 2026

Pedro “Pete” Moreno Jr. was born on November 17, 1964, in Torrance, California, where he would go on to build a life defined by faith, family, and an enduring passion for everything he loved, rooted in the historic Pueblo “La Rana” neighborhood where he grew up and where his deepest family ties were formed. He passed away on June 14,...

Jun 13, 2026

It is with profound shock and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bonnie Ann Foltman Keilbach, age 70, of Rye, NY and San Pedro, CA on June 13, 2026. Born on October 13, 1955 in New Rochelle, NY, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Barney and Dorothy Foltman. She was a vibrant person and full of life....

Jun 11, 2026

Sheila Mae Clements (nee VanSickle) was born on October 23, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys and John VanSickle. She grew up on First Street in San Pedro with her older sister, Gretchen. As a teenager, Sheila was involved in Job's Daughters, sang with her family in the St. Peter's Episcopal Church choir, and spent time at the family's...

Jun 11, 2026

Longtime Torrance resident Mary Stephens passed away peacefully on June 11 at the age of 95. Always energetic, Mary enjoyed excellent health throughout most of her life, but battled dementia for several years before her death.

Mary Belle Hoofnagle was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 11, 1931, to Minford and Mabel Hoofnagle, both of German ancestry. The third of six...

Jun 8, 2026

Noel Rillera, 71, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center.

Born on July 30, 1954, in Baguio City, Philippines, Noel was raised in Manila and lived a life defined by kindness, dedication, humor, and an unwavering love for his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose generosity and guidance touched countless lives.

Noel...