Joaquina J. Martinez
Sep 23, 2011
Joaquina J. Martinez passed away peacefully September 23, 2011 at the age of 82. She was born August 16, 1929 in Jerome, Arizona and had been a longtime resident of San Pedro, California. Joaquina is survived by her beloved family, husband; Jesse Martinez, son; Harry Martinez, daughter; Sonia (Alex) Benitez, and grandchildren; Jesse Robert Martinez and Allison Benitez. Funeral Home:...
John Richard Doll
Sep 23, 2011
John Richard Doll passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. To all that knew him he was full of life, humor, optimism and of a giving spirit. John, the second son of Barnabus Joseph and Marie Doll, was born August 2, 1923 in Marion County, Indiana. He served in the Army during WW II. While serving, he met his first wife...
Salvatore Manzella
Sep 22, 2011
Born January 5, 1925 in Trappeto, Italy, the San Pedro resident and retired fisherman passed away on September 22, 2011. He is survived by his loving sisters: Felicia (Paolo) Lo Grande, Serafina (Giuseppe) Cusumano and brother Giuseppe (Giovanna) Brunone along with several nieces, nephews and many cousins Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 3 to 8pm at...
Myung Ja Oh
Sep 21, 2011
Myung Ja Oh passes away September 21, 2011 at the age of 73. She was born May 20, 1938 in Korea and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Myung is survived by her beloved family, husband; Pil Oh, son; Bob (Susie) Oh, and brother; Sang Hon Lee. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501 S.Western Ave....
John Charles Schmoegner
Sep 20, 2011
John Charles Schoegner passed away September 20, 2011 at the age of 72. He was born June 13, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and had been a longtime resident of Harbor City, California. John is survived by his loving family, Frieda Schmoegner, Siglinde Kingstro, Silvia Polk, Cynthia (Russell) Johnson, Winston Kingstro, Nicole Goodman, Kasey Polk, Dakota Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Jett Johnson,...
Geraldine S. Medrano
Sep 20, 2011
Geraldine S. Medrano (Rusk) known as Jerry to her family and friends, passed away September 20, 2011 after a lengthy and courageous struggle with cancer. Jerry was born March 22, 1938 in Starkville, Colorado was raised inTorrance where she graduated from Torrance High School(1956), attended El Camino College and Dominguez Hills University. She has been a resident of Harbor City...
Marie Wells
Sep 20, 2011
Marie Wells passed away peacefully September 20, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born June 15, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana and had been a longtime resident of Huntington Beach, California. Marie is survived by her beloved husband, Felix R. Wells and is preceded in death by her daughter, Elsie Wells. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel...
Peter B. Valdez
Sep 20, 2011
Peter, the son of Juan and Andrea Valdez, was born on November 19, 1929 and passed away peacefully on September 20, 2011 surrounded by his family. Peter was born in Douglas, Arizona and moved with his family to the Harbor Area at the age of 10. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was...
Bonnie M. Whitaker
Sep 19, 2011
Bonnie, the daughter of Lorenzo and Bernice Jansen was born May 11, 1931 in Wharton, Texas and passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2011 in Torrance, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William E. Whitaker. Bonnie is survived by her 2 sons, Ronald and James Whitaker, and a host of family...
Billy J. Hurd
Sep 18, 2011
Billy, the son of Daniel and Pinky was born September 27, 1939 in Woodland, Texas and passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2011 in San Pedro, California, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Local 63 Marine Clerks union over 35 years. Billy graduated San Pedro High School and attended Harbor Jr. College. He is...