James Eugene Leaf
Sep 3, 2021
James Eugene Leaf, age 85, passed peacefully in the early hours of September 3rd with his family by his side. James was born July 2nd, 1936 in Dayton, OH to Daniel & Mabel Leaf. He was one of seven siblings. His family ended up moving to California where he took up a permanent residence in the Torrance area in 1967...
Barbara Lee Cardella
Sep 1, 2021
Barbara Cardella passed on September 1, 2021, at 83 years of age. She received the Lord in her early years, and for some time attended her community church. She loved socializing and talking with people. She received fulfillment in helping others. She completed 12,095 hours of volunteer service at Torrance Memorial Medical Center over 36 years. She was President of...
Ralph Patalano
Aug 31, 2021
Ralph passed away quietly in his sleep on August 31, 2021. Ralph was a loving brother, uncle and companion to Rita. Ralph loved spending time with his large extended family and friends and was simply a gentle loving soul to all. Ralph was born and raised in San Pedro, and lived in San Pedro his entire life. Ralph went to...
Paul "Nacho" Garcia
Aug 30, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother Paul at the age of 89. Paul was born in Douglas, Arizona to Francisco and Julia Garcia. He attended Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School, graduated from San Pedro High school, and attended Harbor College. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 as an Aviation Ordnanceman...
Tú Thi & George Hideo Kamon
Aug 28, 2021
Tú Thi Kamon, 75, of Kiến An, Vietnam passed away May 2, 2021. George Hideo Kamon, 75, of Santa Maria, California passed away August 28, 2021. Both passed peacefully of natural causes. George and Tú Kamon met in Vietnam where Tú was born, and George was stationed as a member of the U.S. Army. Once married, the two lived in...
Marie Faith Perrakis
Aug 28, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY MARIE FAITH PERRAKIS 1943-2021 Marie Faith Perrakis was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 28. Born on February 16, 1943 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, Marie was the youngest child of two children. Marie and her beloved older sister Joyce moved to California when she was three years old. Marie spent many of her childhood years...
David Wayne Massingale
Aug 27, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Wayne Massingale who left on August 27th, 2021 at the age of 55 while in Boise, Idaho. David was born on January 16th, 1966 in Gardena, California to parents Jerry Wayne and Marcie Lynn Massingale. He was one of 3 siblings; brother to Bradley Scott and Amy Lynn....
Hans Mueller
Aug 26, 2021
It is with tremendous sadness that Jewel Steele announces the passing of Hans A. Mueller; her life partner of 35 years. Born March 7, 1931, in Zürich, Switzerland, Hans was a butcher by trade, working at the family business. Yet his real passion came from figure skating. Starting off on roller-skates, Hans swiftly transitioned to figure skating, where he became...
Giovan Giuseppe Sasso
Aug 26, 2021
Giovan Giuseppe Sasso was born April 25, 1932 to Luigi and Rosaria Sasso on the beautiful island of Ischia Italy. He was the middle child to two sisters and four brothers. At the age of 18, he met Adele Amalfitano and they happily got married 8 years later on October 27, 1958. While Giuseppe made his living as a carpenter...
Kevin Powell
Aug 25, 2021
Kevin Leslie Powell, son of Carolyn and Leslie Powell, was welcomed into the family by his older sister, Kimble Powell, on September 23, 1966. At an early age, Kevin demonstrated an advanced intellectual acumen, a keen intuitive nature, a passion for “fixing” things, an interest in motor vehicles, and a restless energy. Kevin started his formal education in Montessori schools...