Joseph P. Gargano, the son of Loreto and Vincenza Gargano, passed away October 31, 2011 at the age of 84. He was born April 21, 1927 in Coreno Ausonio, Italy and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Joseph is survived by his beloved family, wife; Heidi Gargano, 2 daughters; Lisa (Chris Conway) Gargano-Conway, Lauren Gargano, 2 grand-daughters; Mara...
Aiden Reupena Faataita'i, the daughter of Tiamapu Galea'i and Corrina Atuatasi, passed away October 31, 2011. She was born August 6, 2011 and resided in Garden Grove, California. She was also known as "Bam Bamz'. She is survived by her loving parents, and sister; Azariah Galea'i. Visitation will be held at New Hope Assembly of God Church on Friday, November...
Milton Leroy "Bud" Wegnes passed away peacefully October 30, 2011 at the age of 81. He was born February 2, 1930 in Warren, Pennsylvania and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Milton is survived by his beloved family, wife; Donna J. Wegnes and sons; Doug (Cheryl) Wegnes and Mike (Judy) Wegnes. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial...
Nettie S. Prager, the daughter of Samuel and Eva Sapadin of Russia, passed away peacefully October 30, 2011 at the age of 87. She was born January 28, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York and had been a resident of Riverside, California. Nettie is survived by her loving family, children; Joshua (Cindi) Prager, Michele "Michal" Prager, Simeon Prager and grandchildren; Kristen...
Helen Shizuko Watanabe, the daughter of Clarence and Shigeyo Ogata, passed away October 30, 2011 at the age of 79. She was born February 23, 1932 in Hawaii and had been a longtime resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Helen is survived by her loving family, children; Wayne (Vicki) Higa, Valerie (Alvin) Benipayo, Debbie Mancia, Craig Higa (pre-deceased), seven grandchildren,...
Dortha 'Dottie' Rochte, 94, peacefully went to meet her Lord on Sunday morning, October 30, 2011 after a brief illness. The eldest of four children, Dottie was born at the Anderson Family Homestead in Grand Township, Marion County Ohio, in the same farm house where her father was born. It was here where the roots of her Christian faith were...
Helen Paul (Leitch) Dec. 23, 1920 – Oct. 29, 2011 Helen went home to be with the Lord early on Sat., Oct. 29 at 90 years of age. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to San Pedro with her parents and sister, Margaret, in 1926. Helen attended Cabrillo Street School and graduated from San Pedro High School in...
Esmat Rafii Ashtiani passed away peacefully October 29, 2011 at the age of 90. She was born October 11, 1921 in Iran and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Esmat is survived by his loving daughter, Haleh Shahmiri (Ali Sadrpour). Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501 S.Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US 90275
Martha Burritt Hamilton passed away peacefully October 29, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born August 14, 1923 in Iowa and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Martha is survived by her beloved family, daughter; Lynn (Panompai) Sribour, grandchildren; Nora (K.C.) Charif, James (Titta) Hamilton, Kelly (Chris) Kramer, Megan Sribour, Joshua Sribour, great-grandchildren; Jared Hamilton, Amanda...
William Shockley Sims passed away October 28, 2011 at the age of 53. He was born June 3, 1958 in New York and had been a longtime resident of San Pedro, Californa. William is survived by his loving family, wife; Rain Owens, mother; Barbara Douglas and father-in-law; Michael Owens. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501 S.Western Ave....