Hilda was born in Hoquiam, Washington, on November 4, 1924, where she lived with her parents, Bob and Mary Morris and older sister Angie (Devlahovich) until she was 8 years old. At that time the family moved to San Pedro. Hilda graduated from San Pedro High School in 1942. Hilda married John Resich, Sr. on April 28, 1946. They spent...
Bob R. Kursar, the son of Anthony and Jerka Kursar, passed away on April 3, 2013 in San Pedro, California. He was born on August 5, 1934 in Prvic Sepurina, Croatia and had been a long time resident of San Pedro, California. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Blanka Kursar; children, Kathleen Kursar, Melinda (Patrick) Speers...
Esther Peterkovich, 89, daughter of Stanley and Katrina Kuklik, unexpectedly joined her husband John in Heaven peacefully during the night of April 3, 2013. Esther was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1923. She met the love of her life in 1942 just before he was deployed to the Pacific Theatre by the U.S. Marines. Their love resumed after...
Freda France was a resident of San Pedro for the past 31 years. She taught primary grades at Hawthorne Christian School in Harbor City and St. Peter's Episcopal School in San Pedro. Freda passed away on Monday, April 1 of natural causes. She is survived by a son and daughter, five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...
Ina L. Sarver, the daughter of Henry and Ina Ruggles, passed away on April 1, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born on August 28, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan and had been a long time resident of Palos Verdes Estates, California. Ina is survived by her beloved husband, Harvey Sarver; children, Stephen Philip Sarver and Patricia Lycan and...
Our beloved Janet Louise Neuman went home to be with the LORD on March 31, 2013 after a long, valiant battle with respiratory illness. Janet was born on August 9, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clifford and Frances Ackerknecht. She moved to southern California with her family when she was a teenager. She is survived by her husband of...
Deborah R. Lord passed away on March 31, 2013 at the age of 57. She was born on July 14, 1955 in San Pedro, California where she was a life long resident. Deborah is survived by her beloved mother, Ruth Lord; brother, Anthony (Pamela) Lord; niece, Natalie Lord and cousin, Mary Ann Gambo. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial...
Janet Marilyn Moylan, nee Sheperd, passed away peacefully on March 29, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Janet moved to Torrance in 1976 with her husband Jim and four sons. She was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Martyr parish for 37 years. With her quiet strength, she made a difference in the lives of...
Isagani P. Pasco, the son of Jacinto and Consuelo Pasco, passed away on March 27, 2013 at the age of 80. He was born on June 14, 1932 in the Philippine Islands and had been a resident of Carson, California. Isagani is survived by his beloved children, Merlita (Renato) Crisostomo, Marty (Nina) Pasco, Manuelito (Angelina) Pasco, Medie (Maria) Pasco, Marissa...
Last Monday, our mother, Gloria Cortopassi, decided that she had had enough - and let me tell you, when Mom was done with something, that was the end of the discussion. Therefore, she thanked the doctors and nurses for their effort, changed out of the hospital gown into something a little more dignified, and went straight up to that big...