Mary Theresa Sharp
Mar 31, 2017
Mary T. Reitz Sharp, long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, passed away on Friday, March 31. Born on June 17, 1925 in Nebraska, one of twelve children born to Henry and Elizabeth Reitz. She married Jay T. Sharp in 1944 and remained married to him for 68 years, until his passing in 2012. She worked for the Naval Shipyard...
Irvin Roy Lowery
Mar 31, 2017
Born on October 20, 1928 in Ohio, the Torrance resident passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017. He served in both the Navy and the Army before beginning his career. The retired supervisor for Garrett-AiResearch is survived by his loving family including his wife Louise and his children Keith, Craig, and Colleen. A celebration of his life will be held...
Dorothy Day-Elmore
Mar 31, 2017
Dorothy Day Elmore passed away on March 31, 2017 in Bellingham Washington at the age of 80. She was born on January 17, 1937 in Galena Kansas to Anna May Houston and Newton Jasper McGuire. Dorothy was a beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt, sister and friend. She lived a full life of love and laughter and will be deeply...
Caterina "Cathy" Pena
Mar 28, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and dear friend Caterina "Cathy" Peña (Cracchiolo). Cathy passed away unexpectedly; at the age of 55; on March 28, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cathy was born on August 14, 1961 in Trappeto, Italy to Giuseppe and Vincenza Cracchiolo. Her...
Jose Y. Lauchengco, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
José Yujuico Lauchengco, Jr. of Hollywood, California passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2017. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth, and their four children Birthe, Martina and her spouse Chris Jones, Duane and his wife Pamela, and Lance and his wife Susan Riggs; grandchildren Christian, Connor, Heather and Ethan Lauchengco, Anya...
Arthur Robert Riss
Mar 27, 2017
Arthur Robert Riss passed away on March 27th 2017 at the age of 78. He was born on April 8, 1928 and was a resident of Redondo Beach, California. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Hugo) Carvallo and 2 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at Green Hills Memorial Park. Funeral...
Eugene Byrd
Mar 26, 2017
Eugene Byrd, passed away at home in Los Alamitos, CA on March 26, 2017 at the age of 87. "Birdie" was born in Long Beach, CA and was a proud graduate of Mary Star of the Sea class of 1944 and of San Pedro High School class of 1947. He spent many years in the fishing industry with Ocean Fish...
Susan C. Peterson
Mar 25, 2017
Susan Carole Peterson was born July 20 1943 at San Pedro Peninsula Hospital. She entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2017. She was pre-deceased by her parents: Lillian Larson ( 2001) and Karl (Brud) Peterson (1997). She is survived by Aunt Florence (Dollie) Larson, many cousins including, George (Mary, daughter Lindsey); Robert Larson of San Diego CA; Stanley Forsstrom...
Ioanniki "Niki" Vlachos
Mar 25, 2017
Ioanniki 'Niki' Vlachos MacDonald died of a progressive case of old age. Born in Mytilene, Greece on December 12, 1924, Niki and her siblings: Yiannis, Kiki, and Efstratios Vlachos loved their island of Lesbos. She was raised in a suburb of Athens, Greece and a survivor of the German occupation of her beloved city. After the war she immigrated to...
Douglas V. Luden
Mar 24, 2017
Douglas V. Luden was born January 23, 1949 to Albert K. and Betty J. Luden in San Pedro, CA. He was the younger brother of Charol Luden Tedesco. He passed away quietly at home after a valiant struggle with a long illness on March 24, 2017. He attended Leland Street School, Dana Junior High and San Pedro High School. As...