Dorothy Breckheimer passed peacefully November 21th. Because of Dorothy's vibrant personality she will be sorely missed by not only her family but by her many friends. Dorothy was a long time resident of Torrance who originally traveled west from North Dakota. She was predeceased by her husband and her son and is survived by her daughter and youngest son. Dorothy...
Catherine C. Fieger, the daughter of Gus Politis and Kristina Derosa, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born on May 19, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York and had been a long time resident of Manhattan Beach, California. Catherine is survived by her loving children, Mark (Claire) Fieger, John (Jennifer) Fieger Caryn Fieger...
We grieve the sudden passing of David, at home the morning of November 19, 2012. David was born on June 1, 1970 and was a lifetime resident in the Walteria section of Torrance. He attended both South and Torrance High Schools, graduating in 1988. David enthusiastically participated in many sports. He was a talented motorcycle rider, skier, swimmer and skin...
December 23, 1920 - November 19, 2012 Miye Margaret Yamazaki was born at home, on Fedora Street in Uptown, in Los Angeles on Dec. 23, 1920 to Haruko and Goichi Yamazaki. Her birth was attended by, local mid-wife, Mrs. Nishimura. Miye and her siblings - Kazuko, Hiro and Yuri - grew up in the neighborhood where their father had a...
Rosa Lilia Baez, the daughter of Jose Garcia and Esferina Hernandez, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2012 at the age of 84. She was born on October 28, 1928 in Cuba and had been a long time resident of San Pedro, California. Rosa is survived by her loving children, Maria E. Baez, Pete Baez, Dino Baez and Irene Linkert;...
Passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 81. Surrounded by her loving Daughters she slipped away peacefully to join her beloved husband Steve. She was a native of New York and a San Pedro resident for 60 years. Theresa was preceded in death by husband Steve Stavros and love of her life. Survived by daughters Anette Stavros,...
Edward "Eddie" Villescas, the son of Joe M. Villescas and Lucy Porras, passed away on November 18, 2012 at the age of 60. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Long Beach, California and had been a life-long resident of Carson, California. Eddie is preceded in death by his mother, Lela Villescas and is survived by his beloved father,...
Alejandro A. Cuenca, the son of Agapito Cuenca and Maura Alcala, passed away on November 18, 2012 at the age of 92. He was born on December 2, 1919 in the Philipppine Islands and had been a long time resident of Wilmington, California. Alejandro is survived by his beloved children, Albert Cuenca, Sofia (Edgar) Baltazar, Roger Cuenca, Allan Cuenca and...
Laumua Ainuu, the daughter of Tanielu Taliulu and Penina Solomona, passed away on November 18, 2012 at the age of 70. She was born on May 28, 1942 in Western Samoa and had been a resident of Carson, California. Laumua is survived by her beloved children, Ralyn McManus, Tu'ufono Taliulu, Jr., Tuitufu (Louise) Taliulu, Amona (Dawn) Taliulu, Valila Auelua and...
Wengren, Timothy A. (62) passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Born on September 6, 1950 in Torrance, California, he was a resident of the South Bay area for 58 years. He was also a veteran of the Air Force, based in Wyoming for four years. Tim was self-employed, running his own air conditioning & refrigeration business locally for the...