Catherine "Kitty" Burich
Sep 24, 2013
Catherine LaFontaine Burich, better known as "Kitty", past away at her home on September 24, 2013. She was born on April 3, 1926 to Burrel and Edith Payne, in Brawley California. Kitty came to San Pedro in the early 1940's where she had worked at the Globe Theatre, Shanghai Red, then was an operator for Magic Music, where she met...
Torayo Makita
Sep 24, 2013
Torayo Makita, the daughter of Torakichi and Natsu Watadani, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2013 at the age of 101. She was born on July 19, 1912 in Maui, Hawaii and had been a long time resident of Los Angeles, California. Torayo is survived by his loving children, Caroline (Frank) Young and Beatrice (Rupert) Yoshikawa; grandchildren, Greg, Lance, Eric...
William G. Klein
Sep 24, 2013
Bill went home to be with the Lord on 9/24/13. He was born 1/21/27 in Sacramento, California and lived there until 1975. He was promoted and transferred to Montreal, Quebec and lived there for four years. He moved to San Pedro, California in 1978 and retired in 1986 after 30 years with Carter-Hawley-Hale Corp. He married the love of his...
Janet Dolores Shour
Sep 23, 2013
Born in Point Marion, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 1929, Janet Shour moved to Los Angeles in 1950 and settled in the Harbor Gateway. In 1963 she graduated from the Harbor College nursing program and worked at Torrance Memorial Hospital for 25 years until she retired in 1991. Since her retirement, she has been a very active volunteer in the Harbor...
Gertrude Louise "Trudy" Hesse
Sep 22, 2013
Trudy passed away at her home in Torrance CA, September 22, 2013. She was born in Wadena, MN, September 6, 1925. The beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and dear friend to many, she is survived by her husband of 63 years, Maynard, daughter Kathleen (Perry Cockreham), son Mark (Vickie Loop), grandchildren Mitchell and Kaylie, and several nieces and nephews....
Janet Leland Desmidt
Sep 21, 2013
Janet Leland DeSmidt was born 10/22/34 in Los Angeles, CA, to John and Lucille Boghich. Peacefully at home, she entered Heaven's Gates 9/21/13 at the age of 78. Janet lived in Torrance the majority of her life. She leaves to cherish her memory her dedicated, loving husband of 60 years, Ronald, and their three children –Laurie (Anthony), Cape Cod, MA;...
Daniel A. Ontiveros, Jr.
Sep 21, 2013
Daniel A. Ontiveros Jr. passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2013 at the age of 38. He was born on June 7, 1975 in Lynwood, California and had been a long time resident of Lomita. Daniel leaves behind his beloved wife, Aimee; son, Ryan; siblings, Nani, Marcus, Dillon and Katie and parents, Daniel and Roberta. Services will be held on...
Victoria Louise (Ellars) Hahn
Sep 21, 2013
The angels called for Vickie to escort her to heaven on September 21, 2013. Beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, & friend. Vickie was a life-long resident of the San Pedro area. Born on February 3, 1947, is survived by husband Norman, mother Mary Kordich, sister Jessica Noble, brother Ken Kordich, nieces, nephews and many close friends. In lieu of flowers...
John Z. Nishimura
Sep 21, 2013
After spending the day with family and watching USC win, John Nishimura, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was preceded by his loving wife Helen, brother George, and sisters Toshi Kanamine, Michi Murayama, and Sumiye Hirai. He is survived by his sister Yoshi Miyawaki; children Bob (Mary), Rod (Marion), and Lori; grandchildren grandchildren, Erin Morinaka, Brandon Morinaka,...
Vera Margaret Gaudenti
Sep 20, 2013
Vera Margaret Gaudenti passed away peacefully on September 20, 2013 at the age of 88. She was born on June 24, 1925 in Pennsylvania and had been a long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Vera is survived by her loving sons, Alan (Yuni) and Robert (Christine); 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and brother, Mel Mansuette. Funeral Home: Green...