Louis R. Schelske
Sep 10, 2014
Louis R. Schelske, the son of Adolph and Esther Schelske, passed away on September 7, 2014 at the age of 80. He was born on July 26, 1934 in South Dakota, and was a longtime resident of Torrance, California. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Schelske, and is survived by his daughter, Michelle (David) Livergood, and grandchildren,...
George Valdez
Sep 10, 2014
George Valdez was born in Torrance, California on April 10, 1951 and passed away August 8, 2014. He was raised in San Pedro, but also spent many years in Woodlake, California. He loved the outdoors, gardening and fishing. Wherever he went he quickly made friends and didn't hesitate to help them whenever they needed something. George is preceded in death...
Peter Schafer
Sep 10, 2014
Peter Schafer, the son of Phillip and Amalia Schafer, passed away on September 9, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born in Russia on June 28, 1932 and was a longtime resident of Hawthorne, California. He is survived by his wife, Anna Schafer, children, Annamarie (Mark) Bauer, Erika (Glenn) Hatzenbuhler, Peter Karl Schafer, and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services...
Joe E. Avila
Sep 9, 2014
It is with great sadness the Avila family announces the passing of our beloved Joe E. Avila on September 9, 2014. He was born March 7, 1926 in Visalia, California to Nicolas and Crispina Avila. He was the eleventh of twelve children. The last remaining child, Rito Avila, of Huntington Beach and a large family survives him. Joe was an...
Raymond R. Schwecke
Sep 8, 2014
Born October 8, 1926 in Streeter North Dakota, the La Habra Heights resident passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014. The Army veteran is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Schwecke and his children, Linda (Larry) Lewis and Rodger (Georgeanne) Schwecke along with his sister, Viola Kozlow. His grandchildren: Michelle Clough, Cheryl (John) Engelstad, Adam (Stephanie) Lewis, John Lewis, Randle...
Carmen S. Nolasco
Sep 7, 2014
Carmen S. Nolasco passed away at the age of 98 on September 7, 2014. She was born in Mexico on September 24, 1915, and was a longtime resident of Carson, California. She is survived by her children Gloria Flores, Jose Luis Nolasco, Maria Rodriguez, Carmen Pena, Pedro Nolasco, Jesus Nolasco, and granddaughter, Gloria Toria. Visitation will be held Thursday September...
Michael P. King
Sep 6, 2014
Michael King died peacefully at home with his loving wife and family at his side on September 6, 2014. He was born on September 13, 1935 in San Pedro, California, and served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He was a proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. His biggest joy was spending time with his wonderful...
Wilbur H. Wacker
Sep 5, 2014
Pastor Wacker, the son of Henry and Nettie Wacker, was born November 29, 1929 in Edgemont, South Dakota and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley after 43 years of marriage and by his brother, Grant Wacker. Wilbur is survived by Denise, his loving wife...
Victor L. Sylvia
Sep 5, 2014
Victor L. Sylvia passed away on September 5, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 18, 1932 and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his children, Tom Sylvia, Ellen Sylvia, and Michael Sylvia. Services will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park on Thursday, September 25,...
Paolo Violante
Sep 4, 2014
Paolo, the son Michele and Marietta Violante, was born April 4, 1925 in Mola-Di-Bari, Italy and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in San Pedro, California. Paolo is survived by Ida, the love of his life and wife of 65 years; his four devoted children, Michael (Rosa) Violante, John (Toni, former wife) Violante, Maria (Sal) Pesce and Vito...