Katherine Elizabeth Strong
Jun 28, 2022
Katherine Elizabeth Strong was born April 6, 1933 in Shelby Mississippi. She was the only child of Robert Lewis, Jr. and Lizzie B. Collins (both deceased). Katherine was raised by her Grandmother Lena Collins. The family relocated to Chicago, Illinois where Katherine attended Betsy Ross Elementary School and DuSable High School. Through the years she took courses at Wilson College,...
Lemuel Juan Matias
Jun 27, 2022
LJ was loved by many for his kind soul and his joyful personality that lit up any room he entered. If you were ever in need of help, LJ was always there if you needed him. He was a longshoreman and had so much passion and love for his trade. As many of you know, LJ was a car enthusiast,...
James (Jimmy) Carlen Higgs
Jun 25, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce that Jim left our world on June 25, 2022 at the age of 85. He entered this world on July 4th 1936 with red hair and tipping the scales at 11 lb. 2 oz. and 23-½” long. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and June Higgs and sister Sharon. He...
Esperanza Fernandez Barretto
Jun 23, 2022
Esperanza “Ching” Fernandez Barretto, 94 years old, of Carson, California, passed away at 11:45 am, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 17, 1927, in San Narciso, Zambales Philippines to Pascual and Lauretta Fernandez. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Philippine Women’s University. After graduating, she taught English Language at St Columban’s...
Rebecca Sue Kendrick
Jun 22, 2022
Beckie Kendrick beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister lost her battle with cancer and gained her standing in the heavenly congregation. She is survived by her husband, Bill Kendrick, daughter Kelly Garcia, Son Timothy Kendrick, and five granddaughters, Lily, Mia, Emilia, Everly and Madeline, brother Scott Pettit, and sister, Jackie Cathey. Beckie was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard...
Antonia Buono
Jun 22, 2022
1941-2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Antonia Buono our loving mother, grandmother, sister and wife. Antonia (aka Antonietta) was born April 12, 1941 in Ischia, Italy and entered eternal rest on June 22, 2022 in the comfort of her home. Antonia moved from Italy in 1973 after becoming the second wife to Nicolaniello Buono....
Pierce Kay Fong
Jun 22, 2022
Pierce K. Fong was born on April 8, 1929 in San Francisco (SF) where he lived until well after he was married and his kids were in school. He was the sixth of ten children born to Fong Man Ho and Kwai Jang Leong and was the third of four sons. He went to school at Commodore Stockton Elementary, Francisco...
Jason Sheng Day
Jun 21, 2022
His Legacy… Jason Sheng Day, 81, passed away June 21, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1940, in Taichung, Taiwan to Ming-Duen Day and Momo Hong Day. Jason married Susan Chu Day on September 15, 1967 in Taipei, Taiwan. He was a pioneer in the Import/ Export business between Taiwan and the U.S. when many products were “Made in...
Refugio R Valdez Sr.
Jun 21, 2022
Jose Refugio Romo Valdez, first-born son of Teodora Romo Valdez and Federico Cornejo Valdez, transcended to his heavenly Father’s realm of absolute freedom and peace on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Refugio, or as he was called lovingly, Cuco, was born in Santa Maria de en Medio, Jalisco, Mexico. He grew up in both Mexico and the United States, with his...
James Estreller See
Jun 20, 2022
James Estreller See a.k.a Ji-meh, I-meh, Jimmy, a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend & Pastor. He passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. He is turning 80. James was born in Manila, Philippines on August 9, 1942 to Eduardo & Soledad Estreller-See. Grew up in a Catholic background, studied at Xavier...