Fletcher L. Pugh
May 18, 2014
Fletcher had a zest for life and passed away at the VA Hospital, Long Beach, California. He was the youngest of ten children born to Stephen and Hattie Pugh in Grove Hill, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of forty six years, Teretha Pugh, two sons,...
Lawrence "Larry" Lepore
May 16, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" Lepore passed away after a long illness on the morning of May 14, 2014. Larry was born in New York on August 4, 1928 the third child of Vito and Rose Sciancalepore. He grew up in White Plains with his sister and brother, and joined the Army just after the war in October of 1946. He was reordered...
Maria Benjamina Cano Cristobal
May 16, 2014
Maria Benjamina Cano Cristobal, the daughter of Constantino and Jacinta Cano, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born on March 15, 1927 in the Philippines and was a long-time resident of Carson, California. She is survived by eight children, Federico (Julieta) Cristobal, Francisca (Dominador) Cristobal, Margarita (Lito) Dela...
Benjamin Ackerson
May 16, 2014
Benjamin Ackerson, the son of Ralph and Emily Ackerson, passed away on May 16, 2014. He was born on June 23, 1925 in Illinois and was a long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes. He is preceded in death by his daughter Carolyn Dawn Ackerson, and is survived by his Wife, Beverly, children, Deborah Sue Markow, Bradley Kent Ackerson, Laura...
Ronald Clark Tobin
May 15, 2014
Ron lost a long battle of prostate cancer in his home in San Pedro. He was born in Carson, CA, graduated from Banning Union High School and then returned to the Harbor area where he attended Harbor Jr. College. He was a long time resident of San Pedro, loyal member of ILWU Local 63 Marine Clerks Union and an active...
Francisca L. Pena
May 14, 2014
Francisca Pena, the daughter of Francisco and Teodora Tapia, passed away on May 14, 2014. She was born on December 6, 1938 in Mexico and was a long time resident of San Pedro. She is survived by her children Edwardo Pena, Salvador Pena, Laura (Nick) Costa, and her 3 grandchildren; Brittany Pena, Alyssa Hayano, and Ashley Hayano. Visitation will be...
Jeanne Grant Klemann
May 14, 2014
Jeanne Klemann, the daughter of Harry and Amanda Grant, passed away on May 14, 2014. She was born in Ohio on April 5, 1924 and had been a resident of Torrance, California. She is will be greatly missed. Jeanne is survived by her son, Grant (Gail) Klemann, and her grandchildren, Christina (Brent) Winter, Jody (Amy) Davis, Brian (Rachel) Klemann, and...
Kevin A. Comeaux
May 14, 2014
Kevin, the son of Rudolph and C. Patricia Comeaux, was born January 6, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in his home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Lomita, California. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Rudy Comeaux, Jr., and his step-son Shannon Weathington. Kevin is survived by his mother, C. Patricia; wife, Charlene; his...
Tom Takashi Sakurai
May 12, 2014
Tom Takashi Sakurai, son of Jerry and Haru Sakurai, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2014 at the age of 80. He was born on May 27, 1933 in Brighton, Colorado and had been longtime resident of Mission Viejo, California. Tom is preceded in death by his siblings, Peony Miyahara, Joe Sakurai, and Paul Sakurai. He is survived by his...
Ricardo E. Basallo Sr.
May 11, 2014
Ricardo, the son of Lucas and Gunigunda Basallo, was born March 21, 1921 in the Philippines and passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 in Torrance, California. Ricardo is survived by Rosalina, the love of his life and wife of 66 years; his five children, Erlinda Basallo, Eloisa (Joselito) Verceles, Ricardo Jr. (Belen) Basallo, Emelda Basallo, Edna (Amado) Sosa; eight...