Bonnie Zrust was a devoted teacher to first graders in Torrance, and a gracious friend to know. She passed away in Rancho Palos Verdes, California in September of 2025. Bonnie was born in Minnesota, attended college in Arizona, began her teaching career in California, and added a masters degree in early childhood education at Pepperdine University. Most of her teaching...

Sep 3, 2025

Oscar Faofua Peniata, age 79, of Chino, California, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 3, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in the village of Mapusaga Fou, American Samoa, to Faofua and Tagisia Peniata, Oscar lived a remarkable life rooted in faith, family, and service. As a child, he experienced a miraculous healing that shaped his testimony and...

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....

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...

Sep 1, 2025

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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....