Donald Lee Stansbarger
Mar 7, 2025
After a brief illness Don passed away peacefully on March 7th in Carlsbad CA, with his beloved wife of 38 years Ann by his side. Don was born in Kansas in 1938. In 1958 Don realized his two dreams of becoming a US Marine and moving to California. In the Marines Don served proudly in the Force Recon Battalion. Don...
Ben T. Goto
Mar 6, 2025
Ben Tokiyuki Goto (1931-2025) Ben Tokiyuki Goto of San Pedro, California, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Stockton, California, Ben later moved with his family to Denver, Colorado. There he attended East High School before serving in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, he pursued higher education and graduated from the...
Marijan Katnich Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
Marijan (Mutt) Katnich Jr. was born on May 5, 1938 to Mary and Marijan Katnich Sr. He passed away on March 5, 2025. A lifelong resident of San Pedro, California, Mutt attended Leland Street Elementary, Dana Junior High, San Pedro High, and Harbor College. Mutt married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Sestich, on August 30, 1958. They were blessed with...
Debra R. Fournier
Mar 4, 2025
In life, many of us emphasize external recognition and awards. For Debi Fournier, her focus was her family and friends. Each and every day, she was a consistent and unique light of stability and happiness, ever willing to support and help those around her achieve his or her goals. Her life was one of love, kindness, positivity/optimism, perseverance, toughness, and...
Mary Rose Pasic
Mar 4, 2025
With sadness, we share the passing of Mary Rose Pasic, a beloved aunt, sister, daughter, educator, and friend. Born on October 19, 1937, in Crested Butte, Colorado, to Rose (Kuretich) and John L. Pasic Sr., Mary Rose moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1950, where she built a life dedicated to learning, leadership, and love. Mary Rose attended...
Dennis D. Lane
Mar 2, 2025
Dennis D. Lane passed away on March 2, 2025 at the age of 82. Dennis was a life-long resident of San Pedro. He grew up on 11th Street, the son of Harry and Josephine Lane. He attended San Pedro schools including San Pedro High School and was a proud member of The Sires social club. Dennis served his community as...
Joyce Rowena (Brady) Whitehurst
Mar 2, 2025
Joyce Rowena Whitehurst (Brady), 89, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2025, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California surrounded by her children and their spouses. Born on February 4, 1936 in Springfield, Vermont, Joyce was a woman of deep faith and boundless love. She cherished her family, friends and her relationship with Jesus. Her warmth and kindness touched the...
Peggy Lue Ward
Mar 2, 2025
Peggy Ward passed away 3/2/25 at home with her family. She was born 10/24/39 to Leon and Mary Frances Hale in Tennessee. Peggy lived in Manhattan Beach, CA for over 55 years. She was a devoted wife to Joe Ward for 65 years and a dedicated mother to Jamie Kuhn of Acton, CA and Kim Taylor (Steve) of Manhattan Beach,...
Joyce Brown
Mar 1, 2025
Joyce Brown (née Wixom) passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the age of 85 in Costa Mesa, California. Born on August 24, 1939, in Redding, California, Joyce graduated from Torrance High School (California) in 1957. She dedicated 28 years to the sportswear manufacturing industry, employed in various roles including seamstress, silk screener, embroiderer and manager of the shipping...