Sep 10, 2025

Early Life and Family Roots

Adell Billberry was born on December 4, 1935, in Red Hill Township, Arkansas, to Lineree and Eleanor (Foreman) Billberry. He spent his childhood on his grandparents’ small working farm, where grandparents A.D. and Annie Billberry, alongside his parents, instilled in Adell the enduring values of faith and family—values that stayed with him throughout his life.

During his...

Sep 10, 2025

Sep 9, 2025

Carmen Amanda Llamas (Mandy), 82, passed away at her home on September 9, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park on November 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Born on April 28, 1943, Mandy earned her Master's degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. She dedicated over 25 years to child welfare...

Sep 9, 2025

Yasunobu (Tom) Tamayose was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii. After a stint in the Army, he made his way to Oakland, CA where he graduated from technical school for airframe mechanics. He then moved to Los Angeles, and eventually settled in the South Bay with his wife Yaeko. Their first home in Gardena, and finally in Torrance. Not really...

Sep 8, 2025

Some 32 years ago, I made the decision to financially support cultural activities within Russia. Since then my complete raison d'etre has been and will continue to be the future benevolent projects supported by our Foundation. I've been a fortunate man throughout my long lifetime, yet my days of wine & roses have long since vanished. My only interest in...

Sep 8, 2025

June 26, 1965 – September 8, 2025 San Pedro, CA

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Diane Bebich, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who left us on September 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Melissa was born in San Pedro, California, on June 26, 1965, to Kathleen Harryman.

Melissa’s life was marked by...

Sep 7, 2025

Sebastian Gurrola Ruiz, 88, of San Pedro, California, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025.

He was born on January 20, 1937, to Ignacio Ruiz and Helen Gurrola, and grew up in Pico Rivera, where he spent much of his early life until starting his family with Carmen Ruiz in San Pedro, CA. Sebastian dedicated his career to Caltrans, where he...

Sep 7, 2025

Carmelo Rivera Hernandez, passed peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025, his 75th birthday. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to California at 11 with his five siblings and parents. Devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, cousin, veteran, and triathlete, Carmelo was known for his generosity, strong work ethic,  and great sense of humor.

Sep 6, 2025

Delia Sepulveda was born in East Los Angeles to Mike and Irene Medina. She has two sisters, Gloria and Helen, and a brother, Dicky. In her early adult years, she moved to San Pedro to live with her Nina, Aurora Puertas. While living there and hanging out with friends—cruising on Pacific Avenue—she met Benny Sepulveda. After dating for a while,...

Sep 4, 2025

Sachi Fujikawa, of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in Seattle, Washington, to Kentaro and Shizue, Sachi built a remarkable life marked by devotion to family and a deep love of learning.

She devoted more than 50 years to the insurance and newspaper industries, admired for her intelligence, creativity, and...