It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather on Monday, September 15, 2014. Raymond was born on a farm near Willis, Kansas. He attended a one room schoolhouse along with brother (Lloyd) and sister (Gladys). As a child, he contracted polio, so his career moved away from farming to becoming a teacher....
Nelda Sue Whitecotton, the daughter of Conklin and Anna Rogers, passed away on September 14, 2014 at the age of 81. She was born on February 8, 1933 in Oklahoma, and was a longtime resident of San Pedro, California. She is survived by her 4 children. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 22nd at Green Hills Memorial Park...
Beverly Ann Talor, the daughter of Frank and Winifred Curran, passed away on September 13, 2014 at the age of 75. She was born on April 21, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and was a longtime resident of Buena Park, California. She is survived by her children, Frank Engelke, Susan Stoll, Holly Baker, Kristine Santa, grandchildren, Stephanie Fairfield, Stacee Sosa, Adam...
Lolita Fernandez Idio, the daughter of Pedro and Carmen Fernandez, passed away on September 12, 2014 at the age of 83. She was born in the Philippines on September 1, 1931 and was a longtime resident of Long Beach, California. She is survived by her children, Angel (Mae) Idio, Eddie (Lilia) Idio, Pricilla (Manuel) Torres, Jose (Lita) Idio, Florida (Dennis)...
William R. Singer III, the son of William Singer Jr. and Ruth Shimer, passed away on September 12, 2014 at the age of 72. He was born on December 4, 1941 and was a longtime resident of Huntington Beach, California. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann Singer, children, Michael (Laurie) Singer, Michael (Jill) Roy, David Roy, Donna (David)...
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 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, 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...
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...
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...