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Henry Wright Croom

Henry Wright Croom

October 8, 2013

Henry Wright Croom, 64 passed away October 8, 2013 in Redlands, California, after a long illness. He was born in Charleston, North Carolina to Jim and Iris Croom. Henry was a good man, a good husband, and father. He was a friend to all. He will always be remembered. A memorial Service will be held Sunday 5:00pm held at The...

Louis T. Marracci, Sr.

Louis T. Marracci, Sr.

October 4, 2013

Louis T. Marracci, Sr., 92 Former resident of Lafayette/Walnut Creek, California and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and all around beautiful human being passed away from a stroke on Friday, October 4th, 2013, Orange, Ca. He is Survived by his daughter-in-law Susan S. Marracci, grandchildren Thomas K. Marracci and Joanne I. Marracci, and great-grandchildren Marcus A. Marracci, Matthew _. Marracci, and...

Helen Jacovides

Helen Jacovides

September 28, 2013

Our Beloved Helen (Eleni) Jacovides, 81 passed away peacefully September 28, 2013 in Arcadia, California. She a was loving mother to Nicholas. She gave so much in her humble life. Helen was a simple lady who gave much, but did not ask for much in return. She is preceded in death by her husband Christos in 2002. Trisagion service will...

David Harold Johnson

David Harold Johnson

September 10, 2013

David Harold Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born in Minnesota to Harold and Mildred Johnson. He was a very giving man, who loved life, and loved his family. He is survived by his 3 children, Gregory Johnson, Gina Johnson, and Gary Johnson, with numerous grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held...

Helga Elisabeth Metzler

Helga Elisabeth Metzler

August 15, 2013

Helga Elisabeth Metzler, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family August 15, 2013 in Irvine, California. She was born in Vienna, Austria to Anton and Elisabeth Adamczyk. She has lived a long and great life building a family and a wonderful life. She was a long-time resident of Orange County for many years. She is survived by her...

Harry Chris Markos

Harry Chris Markos

August 14, 2013

Harry Chris Markos passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the age of 85 at his home in Glendale, California where he lost his battle with cancer. Harry lived in Glendale, California, Queens, New York, and Sotira, Greece, the latter where he was born on August 18. 1928. Harry was the second oldest of 4 brothers.

Harry married...

Nickolas George Kotsiomitis

Nickolas George Kotsiomitis

August 11, 2013

Nickolas George Kotsiomitis, 75 passed away August 11, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in La Mirada, California, after a valiant battle with illness. He was born Greece to George and Kathy Kotsiomitis. He was well-known for the Restaurant Business and created a chain of Restaurants. He is survived by his wife, Athanasia, his loving children; Katherine and her husband, Theodore Exarchoulakos,...

Richard William Story

Richard William Story

August 10, 2013

Richard William Story "Rick" 55, passed away tragically in an auto accident, August 10, 2013. Rick was born June 7, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Antoinette Story. Rick was a fun, loving man, with a personality that would not stop. He loved life, he loved people, and he just was an all around friend. Rick graduated from Marina...

Christos S. Contogouris

Christos S. Contogouris

August 9, 2013

Christos S. Contogouris, 77 passed away from this life August 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, Ca. Chris was born July 13, 1936 in Greece to Spridon and Maria Contogouris. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a well-known developer in the Los Angeles area. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia, of over 60 years, sons,...

Lester Edward Rodieck, Sr.

Lester Edward Rodieck, Sr.

August 5, 2013

Lester Edward Rodieck, Sr. (1926 – 2013) Les passed away peacefully on August 5, 2013 in Villa Park, Ca. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Marilyn, sister Bertha M. (Rodieck) Clark of Gilroy, Ca. and three sons and their spouses, Barry (Mary), Charles (Charlee) and Eddie (Colleen). Six grandchildren, Brad, Marc, Trisha (Simmons), Erin...

Steve Kaheem Taylor

Steve Kaheem Taylor

August 3, 2013

Steve Kaheem Taylor; the beloved son of Steve Taylor and Victoria Baines Taylor was born April 13, 1993 in Lynwood California. Steve was the youngest son of five siblings. He accepted Christ and was baptized at age 14 at North Long Beach Church of Christ. Steve graduated from Polytechnic High School and was an outstanding academic student. He loved the...

Matthew B. Bollinger

Matthew B. Bollinger

August 1, 2013

Matthew B. Bollinger, 42 passed away surrounded by his loving family August 1, 2013. Matthew was a life time "Californian", and was proud of it. He is survived by his loving wife Shannon, both parents, John and Catherine Bollinger, along with his 7 siblings. Funeral service will be held, Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:00am. Interment will be held later...

Georgia Hellis Stavrakes

Georgia Hellis Stavrakes

July 27, 2013

Georgia Stavrakes February 15, 1930 ~ July 27, 2013 Surrounded by family, Georgia Hellis Stavrakes, nee' Xakousti Hellis, 83 of Placentia, California departed this life into His eternal loving embrace on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born on February 15, 1930 in Pyrgos, Greece to Nikos and Dionysia Hellis. Her father died suddenly and so at age 5, little...

Shirley Ann Sadefur

Shirley Ann Sadefur

July 25, 2013

Shirley Sandefur, 68, passed away peacefully from natural causes in San Juan Capistrano, California. She was born in Texas to loving parents. She was a English Literature who gave much to her students, and the community. She is survived by her daughter, Apple Sandefur, and her loving grandson. She will be missed by her many friends and family. Memorial Services...

Sandra M. Bartlett

Sandra M. Bartlett

July 23, 2013

Sandra Marantz Bartlett 1948-2013 Orange, California Sandra Marantz. Bartlett, 64, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on July 23, 2013, under the care of hospice, family and friends. She was a beautiful woman with a generous and compassionate spirit who will be missed by all who loved her. Sandy was born on October 28, 1948, in Hollywood,...

Richard Lyle Spivey

Richard Lyle Spivey

July 22, 2013

Richard Lyle Spivey, born May 14th, 1955, passed away July 22nd, 2013. Rick is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Jessica and Katie, mother Lorna Deshane (Ray), brothers Fred (Monae) and Mike (Debi), many cousins, aunts and uncles, and countless friends.

Rick was predeceased by his father, Vernon. He followed after his Grandfather and Father and made...

Gregory Mcnally

Gregory Mcnally

July 20, 2013

Memorial Services for Greg, will be held at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary at 3500 Pacific View Drive in Corona del Mar on Monday, July 29th, 2013 at 10am. Chapel service with Graveside Burial to follow. Anyone that would like to celebrate Greg's life and to say goodbye is welcome.

Juan Castillo Hernandez

Juan Castillo Hernandez

July 14, 2013

Juan Castillo Hernandez, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded my his loving family in Tustin, Ca July 14, 2013. He was born to Juan and Dolores Hernandez in Arnero, Tolima, Columbia. He was a hard working good, Honest man, who look care of his family his entire life, without any conditions, and gave out his pure love for them. Memorial services...

Norma Lee Lowe

Norma Lee Lowe

July 10, 2013

Norma Lee Lowe, 72, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on July 10, 2013. She was born in California and was proud to be a life long Californian. She was a great Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She loved her family, and she will never be forgotten. She is survived by her Husband Jess"Leon" Lowe, Daughter, Renee L...

Donna K. Hughes

Donna K. Hughes

July 9, 2013

Donna K. Hughes, 74, passed away July 9, 2013 in Arcadia, California. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hughes, and her son Brent Gibson. Services will be held at the LDS Church in Pasadena, July 22, 2013 at 11:00am. Interment will take place at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.

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