Richard Daryl Kovacs
Jan 17, 2014
Richard "Rick" Kovacs born October 31, 1953 passed peacefully in his sleep the evening of January 17th. Raised in Palos Verdes, Rick's residence grew to encompass the greater Southwestern coast and desert skies, highways, trails and campgrounds. He spent much of his time dirt biking, motorcycle racing, and flying out of Torrance Airport. As owner of Kovacs Paper Company, started...
Elsie C. Forgie
Jan 17, 2014
Elsie, the daughter of George and Flora Miller was born March 22, 1928 in Los Angeles, California and passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Friday, January 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by James, the love of her life and husband of 42 years; Elsie is survived by her two daughters, Cathleen and...
George H. Keens
Jan 17, 2014
George H. Keens, the son of Frank and Amy Keens, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2014 at the age of 98. He was born on October 7, 1915 in California and had been a long time resident of San Pedro. George is survived by his sons, David (Arianne) Keens and Thomas (Susan) Keens and grandchildren, Jenny (Bill) Franz and...
Fe B. Demandante
Jan 17, 2014
Fe B. Damandante, the daughter of Fausto and Magdalena Bataclan, passed away on January 17, 2014 at the age of 94. She was born on June 14, 1919 in the Philippines and had been a long time resident of Gardena, California. Fe is survived by her beloved children, Mary Ann (Martin) Sagarbarria, Eden (Danilo) Llamas, Magdalena (Wyatt) Leonardia, Clemente (Milagros)...
Patrick Eugene Formby
Jan 17, 2014
Patrick Eugene Formby, the son of Evelyn and Paul Formby, passed away on January 17, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born on November 11, 1927 in Floydada, Texas and had been a long time resident of Los Alamitos, California. Patrick was preceded in death by his loving wife Ellen. He is survived by his son Paul (MaryBeth)...
Ruriko Westna Watanabe Yatabe
Jan 17, 2014
Ruriko Westna Watanabe Yatabe (age 92) passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 17. She was a resident of Gardena for over 65 years. Ruriko was secretary/treasurer of the Gardena Valley News for over 40 years before her retirement. During WWII she was relocated to an internment camp in Amache, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her...
Cheryl Jeanne Harper
Jan 16, 2014
Born and raised in San Pedro, Cheryl went to be with her parents Mary Lou and Malcolm after a brave battle with melanoma. She attended Point Fermin Elementary, Dana Jr. High and was a S'70 graduate of San Pedro High School. She was a member of the Emanons youth club. In 1971 she married the love of her life Richard...
Pasi Hamalainen
Jan 16, 2014
Pasi M. Hamalainen, a gifted financial executive, devoted father and cultivator of many long-term friendships, died in his sleep on Jan. 16 at his home in Manhattan Beach, Calif. He was 46. Though he came from modest beginnings in Finland, Hamalainen earned an Ivy League education and parlayed it into a stellar career with Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), one...
Bernice Lee
Jan 15, 2014
Bernice was born in Shreveport, LA on April 22, 1921 and passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2014 at age 92. She was a longtime resident of San Pedro. She was the proud mother of 6, Grandmother of 9 and Grandma the Great of 4. Service will be Thursday Jan. 30th at 1:00pm in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes....
David C. Bursey
Jan 14, 2014
David C. Bursey, the son of the late Horace and Gavather Bursey, passed away on January 14, 2014 at the age of 73. He was born on January 21, 1940 in Louisiana and had been a resident of Riverside, California. David is survived by his beloved wife, Alice Bursey; siblings, Margie Jones, Theresa Bursey and Willie Bursey and a host...