Mary Varela Russell
Apr 25, 2022
On April 25, 2022, our beautiful, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, “Nana”, Mary Varela Russell, passed away peacefully after returning to her hometown of San Pedro CA. Born on February 1, 1925 to Francisco and Guadalupe Covarrubias in Kingman, Arizona she was raised along with eight brothers and sisters. She came to San Pedro in the early 1950’s after marrying...
Peter Bartlett Balch
Apr 24, 2022
Peter Bartlett Balch, 60, of Rolling Hills, passed away on April 24, 2022 in Torrance, CA. Peter was born in Exeter, CA to Bertram S. Balch, Jr. and Verna B. Balch in November, 1961. As a child, Peter lived in Iran; Bryn Mawr, PA; New York City; Darien, CT; and Rolling Hills, CA. He went to high school at Miraleste...
Maria Turrell
Apr 24, 2022
Maria Lourdes Turrell, 97, of Torrance, California passed away at her home on April 24, 2022. She was born in Cuba in the city of Santiago province of Oriente , on October 8, 1924, daughter of Alicia Brea and Emilio Lamadrid. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Prieto and Melania Alonso l, her granddaughter, Elyse Alonso, and son-in-law Richard...
Helen Andrea Fortin Von Sprecken
Apr 23, 2022
Helen Andrea Fortin Von Sprecken passed away on April 23, 2022. She was 89 years old. Helen was born on September 22, 1932 to Paul and Carla Fortin in a small home in Torrance. She had one brother, Eddie, who was 2 years older. When Helen was in elementary school, the family purchased a home in historic Torrance and enjoyed...
Dave Randall Mull, D.C.
Apr 21, 2022
Dr. Dave R. Mull was born in Norfolk, VA to Noel and Arnold Mull, while Arnold was in the service. The family moved back to Wilmington CA where Dave attended Gulf Avenue Elementary School, Wilmington Junior High School and Banning High School. Growing up Dave developed a passion for motocross, desert riding and sailing. Dave spent his professional life as...
Rose Sarukian
Apr 21, 2022
Rose was born in Gardena, CA and graduated from Gardena High School. She was employed by Swank Jewelry and Rose Marie Reid Swimsuits. Rose retired as Administrative Assistant to State Senator Ralph Dills, Gardena. Rose leaves her niece Diana Cauble, great nephew David Cauble and his son Zachary; great niece Chrissy Cauble and her daughter Geneva Williams. Rose was preceded...
Samuel Wing Fay Chew
Apr 21, 2022
Samuel W.F. Chew passed away in hospice care at Cedars-Sinai on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born on April 28,1934 to Sing Kwai and Tsung Tin Chew in Los Angeles, CA and is survived by his wife, Mona C. Chew, three daughters, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren. We will be honoring Sam and thanking...
Dolores Scocchio
Apr 20, 2022
Dolores Elizabeth Del Bello-Scocchio was born June 4, 1932 in San Pedro. She passed away April 20, 2022 with her family by her side. Dolores lived and raised her family in San Pedro. She has gone to be with her beloved Roger.
Ralph Ishmael
Apr 20, 2022
Ralph James Ishmael passed away peacefully April 20, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born July 18,1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Ralph and Ruth Ishmael. Ralph (or "Jim" to many) graduated from Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. Soon after graduation he moved to California. He had a love for cars from a young age and California...