Melissa Diane Bebich
Sep 8, 2025
June 26, 1965 – September 8, 2025 San Pedro, CA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Diane Bebich, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who left us on September 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Melissa was born in San Pedro, California, on June 26, 1965, to Kathleen Harryman.
Melissa’s life was marked by...
Sebastian Gurrola Ruiz
Sep 7, 2025
Sebastian Gurrola Ruiz, 88, of San Pedro, California, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025.
He was born on January 20, 1937, to Ignacio Ruiz and Helen Gurrola, and grew up in Pico Rivera, where he spent much of his early life until starting his family with Carmen Ruiz in San Pedro, CA. Sebastian dedicated his career to Caltrans, where he...
Carmelo Hernandez
Sep 7, 2025
Carmelo Rivera Hernandez, passed peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025, his 75th birthday. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to California at 11 with his five siblings and parents. Devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, cousin, veteran, and triathlete, Carmelo was known for his generosity, strong work ethic, and great sense of humor.
Delia Medina Sepulveda
Sep 6, 2025
Delia Sepulveda was born in East Los Angeles to Mike and Irene Medina. She has two sisters, Gloria and Helen, and a brother, Dicky. In her early adult years, she moved to San Pedro to live with her Nina, Aurora Puertas. While living there and hanging out with friends—cruising on Pacific Avenue—she met Benny Sepulveda. After dating for a while,...
Sachiko Fujikawa
Sep 4, 2025
Sachi Fujikawa, of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in Seattle, Washington, to Kentaro and Shizue, Sachi built a remarkable life marked by devotion to family and a deep love of learning.
She devoted more than 50 years to the insurance and newspaper industries, admired for her intelligence, creativity, and...
Bonnie Jean Zrust
Sep 3, 2025
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...
Oscar Faofua Peniata
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...
Robert Grier Parke, Jr.
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....
Anthony Padillo Polanco
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...
