Melvin Douglas Mayberry was born March 9, 1940 in Maine. He grew up with 8 siblings. Mel was married to Mary Ann and they had 3 children, Michelle, Melanie and Melvin II. After his children were grown, Mel and his wife were divorced. Mel worked in the auto industry for over 45 years. He was the manager of Del Amo...
Erlinda Gines Barnachea (July 7, 1948- November 8, 2018) Erlinda Gines Barnachea, daughter of the late Julio Gines and Lourdes Gines was born July 7, 1948 in Ilocos Narvacan, Philippines. Erlinda was the second oldest of 12 children. In 1974 she met the love of her life, Arthur Barnachea in Manila through one of her relatives. From the moment she...
Mary Ann Santos was born on February 8, 1928 at 3:15 PM. Her mother said she arrived “Just in time for tea.” She was raised in San Pedro, California by her parents Marko and Kethy Skorlich. On November 2, 2018 at 90 years of age, she passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother...
Maggie Poulsen passed away on November 2, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born August 16, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA and had been a long time resident of Lomita. Maggie is survived by her sons, Salvador and George Ortiz; grandchildren, Salvador, John, Anthony Ortiz; great-grandchildren, Serena, Jabez, Ozzy, Hope, Ava, Mia, Noah, and Emma Ortiz. A memorial...
Dena C. Kmieciak, 91, died November 2, 2018, wife of the late Stanley J. Kmieciak. She lived at 118th Place, Inglewood, CA for 56 years before moving to Moreno Valley, CA 10 years ago. Dena was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to George and Dena (Cardin) Lemoi. She is survived by three children: Bernice (William) Anderson of Torrance, Denise (Joseph)...
Marcelino Martinez Jr., 79, of Carson died unexpectedly October 31, 2018 following gallbladder surgery. Marcelino, who also went by Marty and Moose, was born February 17, 1939 to Marcelino and Maria Louisa Martinez. He grew up in Wilmington with his eight brothers and sisters. Marcelino graduated from Banning High School ('57) and spent two years in the U.S. Army as...