Peggy Mitchell, the daughter of James and Lila Vanzant, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born on October 20, 1930 in Winchester, Tennessee and had been a long time resident of Carson, California. Peggy is survived by her loving sons, Frank Mitchell and Houston (Diana) Mitchell; granddaughters, Hannah Noelle Mitchell and Katielee...
Pete D. Rivera passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 91. A proud native son of San Pedro, CA., Pete was born to Andre`s and Maria (Diaz) Rivera October 23, 1921. Pete grew up in the Barton Hill area of San Pedro, where he made life long friendships. After high school Pete started his full time career...
Lorraine Erickson, born June 7, 1924 in Los Angeles, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in Torrance at the age of 88. Lorraine grew up in Los Angeles and Huntington Park before moving to Gardena where she raised her family and lived for the past 63 years. In 1941 she wed John Erickson and they were married for 53...
Hon Sun Lee, the son of Kong and Yat Lee, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born on December 18, 1928 in China and had been a long time resident of Carson, California. Hon is survived by his loving wife, Martha L.L. Lee; daughter, Linda (Michael) Tem; grandchildren, Matthew Tem and Ashley...
Born in Apia, Samoa and a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes for the past 38 years, Vini passed away suddenly at home. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Brian, her children Mayon Leamy, Anne (Ed) Robinson, Robin (Kris) Leamy, and nine grandchildren: Suzanne, Rachael, Brian and James Robinson, and Michael, Brandon, Ryan, John and Katherine Leamy. Services...
Dr. Douglas George Dethlefsen, of Rancho Palos Verdes, was born on April 21, 1923 in Watsonville, California. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend who entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the age of 89. Doug is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 44 years, Middy; and...
Anne "Nancy" Rodin passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Anne was born June 30, 1928 in Pleasantville, New Jersey to Charles J. Hutton and Mary Ellen Meahan Hutton. She attended Sisters of Notre Dame High School in Moyland, PA and the University of Pennsylvania, followed by nursing training at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, Lansdowne, PA, graduating in 1949. Her career as...
Mary Catherine Cunningham, the daughter of Peter and Anne O'Donnell, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born on May 15, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts and had been a long time resident of San Pedro, California. Mary is survived by her beloved children, Mary A. Cunningham and Kieran (Emily) Cunningham; grandson, Stephen Cunningham;...
Dr. Alfred Kingsbury Corwin passed away peacefully in his home on October 29, 2012. He was born on November 5, 1923, in Columbus Ohio, to Katharine Webb Howe and Charles Mathias Corwin. The family moved California in 1926, and settled in Manhattan Beach, CA. There he enjoyed life at the beach with his brother, Chuck, fishing, swimming, body surfing, and...
Hilda E. Aho, the daughter of Squire and Alice Shaw, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2012 at the age of 97. She was born in Canada and had been a long time resident of San Pedro, California. Hilda was a San Pedro Emblem Club Member #451 and a Charter Member for many years. She is survived by her long...