Wallace S. Nishimoto
Feb 14, 2026
Wallace “Wally” Nishimoto passed peacefully on Valentine’s Day. He was 98 and had resided for many years in South Bay, CA. A proud graduate of Hilo High, he was a World War II veteran and a private accountant by training. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Fuyuko (Emoto), and survived by his children Mary Nishimoto, Joan Kaneshiro, and David...
Mare Elakovic
Feb 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mare Elakovic
October 4, 1959 – February 12, 2026
Mare Elakovic, 66, left this world on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the loving embrace of her family.
Mare was a devoted wife and mother whose family was the centerpiece of her life. She expressed her love through quiet acts of kindness, unwavering strength, and a fierce loyalty that ensured...
Norma Barreda Hernandez
Feb 11, 2026
Norma B. Hernandez was born in Nogales, Arizona, on October 27th, 1925. She peacefully passed in her sleep on February 11th, 2026, in Torrance, California.
At age five, the family settled in Ensenada, Mexico, where she went to school. She played drums in the High School band and met her future husband, Miguel Hernandez, during this time. As a teenager, our...
Bobby G. Stells
Feb 11, 2026
Bobby G. Stells was born on July 26, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his parents, Mr. Mack Stells and Mrs. Allie V. Stells, both now deceased. As a young adult, he joined the United States Navy, where he served and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1968. Once his service was completed, he made California his permanent home and received...
Lucy Carrillo
Feb 9, 2026
Lucy Carrillo was a devoted wife for 54 years and a loving mother to four sons. She was loved by many and has left an indelible mark in the hearts of many. She is survived by her husband Ralph, the love of her life, her children Ralph Jr. (Maria) Carrillo; Steve (Cher) Carrillo; Mark (Selena) Carrillo and Moses (Brisa) Carrillo;...
Jerome Joseph Margetich
Feb 9, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Margetich passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Redondo Beach, California. He spent his childhood in San Pedro, and made his home in Fountain Valley for 50 years. Jerry was a fan of golf, the LA Rams, UCLA sports, and he had a lifelong love of dogs. He cherished traveling with his wife and their close friends,...