Our beloved father, grandpa and great-grandpa passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 with his family by his side. He was 91. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Owen moved to San Pedro, CA at the age of 3. He attended Los Angeles High and then Loyola University of Los Angeles. After graduating in 1942, Owen enlisted in the Navy, serving...
Sal T. Yan, the son of Jose and Romana Yan, passed away on December 31, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born on October 3, 1928 in Manila, Philippines and had been a longtime resident of Carson, California. Sal is preceded in death by his brothers; Manuel T. Yan, Jesus T. Yan and Jose Tecson Yan Jr. and...
Albert Jana was 89 years old when he passed away on Dec 30, 2011. He was born Nov 21, 1922 in the Philippines to Ramon and Petra Jana. A third generation military soldier, he served in the U.S. Army for over 30 years. Prior to joining the U.S. Army, he was in the Philippine Scouts. He escaped the Bataan Death...
Apolinario Agustin Acoba, the son of Claudio and Agapita Acoba, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2011 at the age of 82. He was born on August 14, 1929 in Kauai, Hawaii and had been a longtime resident of Carson, California. Apolinario is survived by his loving children; Elena A. (Sid Steketee) Acoba, Anna M. Acoba, Anita Linda Acoba, Laura...
Lucy Josephine Craig, the daughter of John and Maria Kruzich, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2011 at the age of 83. She was born on March 20, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Lucy is survived by her beloved children; Sharon Barrilleaux, Judy Hardie, Debbie Miller, John Craig, Bob Craig and Joyce Craig, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Home: Green...
Charles Edward Thonney, the son of Charles and Katherine Thonney, passed away on December 29, 2011 at the age of 67. He was born on October 19, 1944 in Missouri and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Charles is survived by his beloved mother: Katherine Calas and brothers; John D. (Loretta) Calas, Frank P. (Ronni) Calas Sr., James...
Williams, Robert D, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on December 28, 2011 surrounded by family. Robert was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1931 and was a direct descendent of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. He received a BSEE from Texas A&M in 1954 where he played saxophone as a member of the band. Robert loved jazz...
Dollita, the daughter of Samuel and Dorcus Josiah, was born in Georgetown, Guyana and passed away peacefully on December 28, 2011 in Torrance, California. Dollita was involved in the Health Care Industry as a Registered Nurse for 40 years. She is survived by her two devoted children, Denise Brathwaite and Michel and wife, Carlette Brathwaite; two grandsons, Edmund and Andrew...
May Go Lopez, the daughter of Jesus and Corazon Go, passed away on December 27, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born on May 11, 1951 in the Philippines and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. May is survived by her beloved husband; Fidel Tiozon Lopez, daughters; Maria Fidelis Lopez (Jimson) Bacolod, Adoree Daryl Go Lopez...
Olivia Loughry, 68, born August 12, 1943 in Zacatecas, Mexico, and immigrated to the US when she was 12 years old where she became a resident of San Pedro. She graduated from San Pedro High School and attended CNA Trade School later on to where she specialized on working with geriatrics. Soon, after she worked hard and became an Occupational...