Protacio "Prots" Merza September 11, 1940 - December 2, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Protacio "Prots" Merza, a devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend. Prots passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Harbor City, California, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Early Life & Education Born on...
LeAnn Marie Simpson was born in Santa Monica Hospital, on July 28th, 1952. She was born with some birth defects, which impacted her entire life. She was epileptic, and suffered grand mal seizures. She was also unable to walk for the first 4 years of her life, due to her hip sockets now being developed. The most impactful thing in...
Maria Teresa (Terri) Galicia Kendrick, age 78, of Rolling Hills Estates, California, passed away peacefully November 29, 2024 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She died from brain hemorrhaging related to a fall and the complications of an immune disorder she had borne for more than a decade. The funeral at 10AM, December 17, 2024, at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church...
RIP ~ LAUREN SJOBLOM ~ 1990-2024 Our Little Lindy Girl I'm absolutely heartbroken to share the news that our dear Lauren Sjoblom passed away November 26, 2024.* I know she really was our entire swing dance community's "Little Lindy Girl," and she was an enormous part of my life and my heart. When she was 10 years old, she started...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose Villalobos, beloved father of two children, cherished friend, and devoted son & husband, who left us at the age of 78. Jose was born in the beautiful region of Jalisco, Mexico, and showed incredible courage when he immigrated to the United States in 1974. He initially made his home in Tijuana...
Rocky Lamb Nelson, 84, of Huntington Beach, California went to heaven and reunited with his beloved wife, surrounded by lots of love and family on November 25, 2024. Rocky was born in California in June 1940 to John Karl and Rheon Nelson. He graduated from Banning, California High School and thereafter entered and honorably discharged from the United States Army....
Silvia Elena Ortiz, born December 25, 1954, in Lima, Peru, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Silvia’s life was a testament to love, hard work, and resilience, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The fourth of seven sisters and four brothers, Silvia was the cherished daughter of Manuel and...
Beloved mother and grandmother, Lily Wong, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was 86 years old. Lily was married to William Wong, who in 1979, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Bennett (61), and his wife, Mary (59). She is also the grandmother to Bennett and Mary’s 3 children, Christopher (31), Matthew (27) and...
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear beloved sister, Mary Ann Polendey. Mary Ann passed on November 21, 2024. She is the third child of seven born to David and Cristituta Polendey on December 18, 1955 in Manila, Philippines. She is survived by her companion Ben Granados, and her siblings; George (Florinda), Eugene (Rita),...
Jules Harper Watson is so loved still even in her departure from earth. We miss you, Jules. Jules was so strong ,very alert and active. Jules loved music and she loved using her voice trying to talk and sing that’s how she got her name Jukebox aka JuJu. Jules showed her strength through trying to crawl at 6 months, she...