Irene M. Valdez

May 8, 2012

Irene M. Valdez, passed away on May 8, 2012. She was 83 years old. She resided in the South Bay for nearly 70 years. She was born to Augustine Hermenegildo and Maria Gonzales on November 28, 1928 in Alhambra, California. She attended San Gabriel Mission School and later moved to Torrance where she attended Torrance High. On August 9, 1951...

Miyoki Tanaka

May 7, 2012

Miyoki Tanaka passed away peacefully on May 7, 2012 at the age of 93. She was born on September 28, 1918 in Long Beach, California and had been a life long resident of West Covina, California. Miyoki is survived by her loving son, Keith (Louise) Tanaka; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501...

Elton P. Barnett

May 7, 2012

Elton P. (Barney) Barnett passed away May 7, 2012 at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 26, 1921. He grew up in nearby Denham Springs and was a member of large family- 3 brothers, 4 grandparents, 19 uncles and aunts and 40 first cousins. Barney was valedictorian of the Denham...

Marc Frederic Beguelin

May 7, 2012

Marc Frederic Beguelin, the son of Marc and Ida Beguelin, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2012 at the age of 84. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Washington and had been a long time resident of Torrance, California. Marc is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn Beguelin; son, Aaron Beguelin and is survived by his...

Ann Blaney Bloom

May 6, 2012

Ann Blaney Bloom, the daughter of David and Ethel Blaney, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born on November 3, 1929 in California and had been a life long resident of Torrance, California. Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth Bloom; children, Carolyn (Gregory) Peterson, Richard (Suzanne) Bloom and grandchildren, Amanda,...

Mamie M. Bisazza

May 6, 2012

Mamie, the daughter of Andrew and Frances Zankich was born March 6, 1927 in San Pedro, California and passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012 in Norwalk, California. Mamie is survived by her son, Robert and his wife, Imelda Bisazza. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes....

Gilbert M. Lara

May 6, 2012

Gilbert M. Lara, the son of Manuel and Audrey Lara, passed away on May 6, 2012 at the age of 78. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Los Angeles, California and had been a life long resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife, Evelia Lara; son, Emery (Diana) Lara; step-granddaughter, Anissa (Patrick)...

Russel Elwood Schatz

May 5, 2012

Russel Elwood Schatz, the son of Samuel and Marguerite Schatz, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2012 at the age of 90. He was born on February 27, 1922 in Pennsylvania and had been a long time resident of Lomita, California. Russel is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Schatz; children, Judy Groff, Joan Schatz (Rugere De Partee), Robert Schatz...

Dirk N. Perper

May 5, 2012

Dirk, the son of Dalton and Elfie Perper was born on May 18, 1928 in New York City and passed away on May 5, 2012 in San Pedro. Dirk is survived by Joanne, the love of his life and wife of 60 years; three children, daughters Karen and Ellen and son, David and one granddaughter, Gwen. The Memorial Service for...

Lorene M. Allen

May 5, 2012

Lorene M. Allen, the daughter of Joshua and Dorothy Pendarvis, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2012 at the age of 85. She was born on August 3, 1926 in Hardy, Arkansas and had been a long time resident of Downey, California. Lorene is survived by her beloved children, Patsy Rudd, Dorothy Foral, William "Tony" Allen and is predeceased by...