Robert Grier Parke, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Robert Grier Parke, Jr., known affectionately as Bob, was born on March 28, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at Torrance Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Bob was born to Robert and Peggy Parke in Ohio in 1945 and moved to California with his parents as a young boy....
Anthony Padillo Polanco
Sep 2, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Padillo Polanco was born on December 18, 1977, in Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Philippines, to Arnulfo Polanco and Laura Padillo. In 1973, the family immigrated to the US. They settled and continue to build life in Carson, California. Eight years later, their family grew with the arrival of Tony’s younger brother, Allen.
Tony married his beloved wife, Annabelle Santos, in...
Jose Manzano
Aug 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jose Manzano Somera
Jose Manzano Somera was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He cherished traveling with his beloved wife, loved to cook, found joy in walking his dog and caring for his family.
As a proud Filipino Scout, Jose bravely served alongside American allies in World War II, later receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for his service.
He...
Sterten Locklin McDonald
Aug 31, 2025
Sterten Locklin McDonald,”Stu”, much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 96 years old on August 31, 2025 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Born in Oakland, California, to Helen and Robert McDonald, Stu was especially close to his younger brother, Robert who survives him.
Stu attended the University of California, Berkeley and...
Wendy Gorton
Aug 30, 2025
It is with love and remembrance that we announce the passing of Wendy Gorton, who left this world peacefully at the age of 80. Born in England, Wendy immigrated to the United States as a young child, where she grew up building a life rooted in strength, independence, and kindness. She embraced her adopted country while cherishing her English roots,...
Sung Young Oh
Aug 30, 2025
Sung Young Oh, a deeply beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, California, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after a battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family, held in love and comfort during his final hours, having clung to life with remarkable strength and spirit.
Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1940, Dr....
Arthur Masaaki Shimohara
Aug 30, 2025
Arthur Shimohara passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025, at the age of 72. Born and raised in Gardena, California where he also passed. He was known as Art, Arthur, Mas, Dad, and sometimes as Charlie Brown. He was a beloved husband and father. He was known by his friends and co-workers as a kind man, wise, charismatic, and thoughtful....
Lynn J. Scollo
Aug 29, 2025
Lynn Jean (Carney) Scollo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at the age of 80.
Born on November 28, 1944, in San Marino, California, to Aileen and Eugene Carney, Lynn grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her younger sister, Carol. She attended Henry E. Huntington Middle School and San Marino High...
Evelyn Flores
Aug 28, 2025
Evelyn Flores, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 28, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada November 10, 1926 and was a longtime resident of Wilmington, California. She is survived by her two sons, Theodore Flores, his wife Ida, their children, and Ben Flores, his wife Maria, and...