John Francis Carroll
Dec 7, 2023
John Francis Carroll, JD, passed away peacefully in his home in San Pedro on December 7, 2023. He was the youngest of four children, born June 3, 1929 in Belfast, Ireland. John was what the Irish call a shanachie—an incurable storyteller with fantastic tales of places he’d been, things he’d seen, and people he’d met. He often liked to say...
Robert Alphonse Schmit
Dec 6, 2023
Robert Alphonse Schmit October 4, 1926 - December 6, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert A. Schmit, M.D. He was with his children as he passed away with incredible dignity on December 6, 2023. Robert was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in October 1926. He was from a large family; he was the...
Thomas James Pierry Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Thomas James Pierry Jr., of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 86. He is survived by his daughter, Shawn, son, Tom, grandchildren, Amber and Daniel, and great grandchild, Aubrey. Thomas was born August 21, 1937 to Thomas Sr. and Elizabeth Pierry in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from...
Eduardo Flores
Dec 5, 2023
Eduardo “Eddie” Flores was born on August 22, 1946 in San Pedro, Ca. and passed on December 5, 2023 at his home in Artesian, Ca. Eddie was born to Manuel and Concepcion Flores and was 1 of 14 children. He had 10 sisters and 3 brothers all of whom he loved so much. He grew up in San Pedro and...
Elroy Webb
Dec 5, 2023
Deacon Elroy Webb, age 85, of Harbor City, California passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Elroy was born in Minden, Louisiana. Elroy is survived by his three children Pamela, Arnold, Patrick Sr., Bonus son Gregory and sisters Gloria and Mary. On Friday, December 29, 2023, services will be held at New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 402 E. El...
Lenore Carole Dollinger
Dec 5, 2023
Lenore Levy Dollinger was born in Norwich, CT in 1938 and went to East Hartford High School. She excelled in every athletic sport known to the school, and ranked scholastically very high in her class. She chose Nursing as her life profession, and her high school teachers convinced her to attend UConn instead of a hospital nursing school. She chose...
William David Garay
Dec 4, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William David Garay on Dec. 4, 2023 from complications of diabetes. William was born on May 18, 1964. He graduated from Holy Trinity Elementary School, Mary Star of the Sea High School, Harbor College and U.C.L.A. He taught school in Gardena for the LAUSD. He traveled extensively to Hawaii,...
Barbara Jene Brannon
Dec 3, 2023
Barbara “Bobbie” Brannon, 101 of Torrance, CA passed away peacefully at home on December 02, 2023. Barbara was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 05, 1922 to Clarence and Effie West. She graduated from Gardena High School. On February 23, 1947 she married L.B. “Bill” Brannon and raised four daughters Dianna, Peggy, Beverly and Pamela. Barbara was active on...