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Lena Nilsen

Lena Nilsen

September 13, 2014

Lena Nilsen was born in Los Angeles, to Greek immigrants. She grew up in a family of scholars, artists, writers and successful businessmen. She herself became a renowned musician, mastering many musical instruments, though her love was the piano. Her majestic synergy with that instrument was ineffable. She studied at USC's renowned School of Music, and gained great success and...

Jerry Mitchell Parker

Jerry Mitchell Parker

September 12, 2014

Jerry Mitchell Parker of Garden Grove, CA. passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was 70 years old. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Grayce Parker of 34 years, brothers Bill and Jay and Sister Judy. He also had 7 children: Jerry Lee, Kim, Denise, Alicia, Robert, Lesley, and Jimi as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren....

David C. Petreccia, M.D.

David C. Petreccia, M.D.

September 12, 2014

On Friday evening, September 12, 2014, Dr. David C. Petreccia MD ultimately succumbed to cancer. He was an immensely and unconditionally supportive physician who was devoted to good medical care under any circumstance, a fiercely devoted husband, father and step father; a selfless and uplifting human being who always gave his best in all he did and had a beautiful...

Elizabeth Eggleston

Elizabeth Eggleston

September 4, 2014

Elizabeth Eggleston 69 passed away September 4, 2014 surrounded by her family at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical center. She is survived by her loving husband Tillman ,and her children, and sister. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Roger David Fa

Roger David Fa

September 4, 2014

Roger David Fa, was born June 15, 1987 to Emily Ann and Tevita Finau Fa in Glendale, CA He is survived by his loving parents, his brothers; Blake and Evan. Roger was known for his kind heart, comforting hugs, listening ear, and warming presence. He loved his family, he loved the ocean, bodysurfing and bodyboarding, taking Photographs, gaming, and hanging...

Tadao Hara

Tadao Hara

August 31, 2014

Tadao Hara, October 21, 1926 – August 31, 2014 Beloved husband, father and humble and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. The Reverend Dr. Tadao Hara, age 87, died in his home in Los Alamitos, CA on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from complications due to lung cancer. He was born on October 21, 1926 in Shimonoseki, Japan to Ikuhisa and Chitose...

Richard D. Carter

Richard D. Carter

August 28, 2014

Richard D Carter (Dec 7, 1943-Aug 28, 2014). Richard was born in Blue Island Illinois on Dec 7, 1943. Richard was married to Patricia Carter for 48 years and is survived by Patricia, his son Brian and 3 Grandchildren, 5 step Grandchildren and his Brothers George and Roy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Rick....

Christopher Edward Mars

Christopher Edward Mars

August 9, 2014

Christopher Edward Mars December 26, 1954 – August 9, 2014 Christopher was born December 26, 2014 in Montebello, California, to Edward and Marie Mars. Christopher was raised in Bell Gardens, California and attended schools in that area, graduating from Bell Gardens High School. He continued his education at Cerritos College where he earned his Associates of Arts degree. While at...

Fotini Bonorris

Fotini Bonorris

August 2, 2014

Fotini Bonorris, 62, passed away peacefully, in the early morning, at her home in Upland, California on Saturday August 2, 2014. She was born in Argos, Greece on January 18, 1952 to Gianni & Dionysia Soultanidis. She came to this county an immigrant and prided herself in becoming an American citizen. Fotini is best known for her love of life,...

Venetta Birakos

Venetta Birakos

July 2, 2014

Venetta Birakos (October 20, 1911 – July 2, 2014) Our beloved and extraordinary Mother, Sister and Yiayia, Venetta Birakos, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, peacefully at home in Orange, California, surrounded by family. Yiayia led a most eventful life, had remarkable character and personal strength throughout her almost 103 years, and was much-loved by all...

Warren Ramon Greer

Warren Ramon Greer

June 25, 2014

Warren Ramon Greer, 89, of Fullerton, CA, died on June 25, 2014, after a long struggle with COPD. He was born on February 10, 1925, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana of Harry and Cornelia Greer. He is survived by his beloved wife Maria Teresa Greer of Fullerton, and children Ramona, Sheila, Erika, Myrna and Christian. He was predeceased by his eldest...

Nicholas Joseph Akrotirianakis

Nicholas Joseph Akrotirianakis

June 16, 2014

Nicholas Joseph Akrotirianakis, 78, of Whittier, California, fell asleep in the Lord on June 16, 2014. Mr. Akrotirianakis was born June 20, 1935, in Chania, Crete, to Sifis (Iosif) Akrotirianakis and his wife Eleni (nee Saridakis). As a child, he survived the May 1941 bombing of Chania and the subsequent Nazi invasion and occupation (of which he later wrote in...

Helen May Dodge

Helen May Dodge

June 13, 2014

Helen May Dodge, 89, of Whittier, California passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on October 31, 1924, one of 11 children to Charles and Margaret Conner. Helen grew up in Townsend, MA graduating from Townsend High School in 1942. She married the late Joseph Dodge in 1958 at the Methodist Church in Townsend....

Michael L. Phelps

Michael L. Phelps

June 12, 2014

Our sweet father, Michael Phelps passed away on Thursday, June 12th at the age of 74. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Phelps, and parents Everett and Era (White) Phelps. He is survived by his daughters Machel Rivera and Melinda (Lindy) Dangerfield, brothers Dennis Phelps and William Phelps, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will...

Marina Koukis

Marina Koukis

June 7, 2014

Marina Koukis (February 27th, 1964 – June 7th, 2014) Marina Koukis was born on February 27th, 1964, in Athens, Greece. She came to the United States at the age of 3 and grew up in Glendale, California. She attended Glendale High School, graduated and went on to earn her Bachelors degree in political science from UCLA. Marina had a very...

Arthur Harper

Arthur Harper

June 4, 2014

Obituaries Arthur G. Harper July 3, 1941 - June 4, 2014 Sign Guest Book Arthur G. Harper Arthur Harper was born on July 3, 1941 in Tripoli, Greece. He lived in El Monte, California, and passed away on June 4, 2014. He is interred at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. He is survived by his wife Mary and...

John Karamaras

John Karamaras

May 31, 2014

Yianni "John" Karamaras, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Arcadia, CA on Saturday, May 31st, surrounded by his family. Yianni was born in Lykouria, Greece on January 12, 1929. Deeply loved and appreciated, Yianni is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Andriana, his three beloved daughters, Eugenia, Maria and Voula, his five adoring granddaughters who were...

Carlos Maguina

Carlos Maguina

May 31, 2014

Carlos Maguina, 79, passed away on May 31, 2014 at Coastal Community Hospital. Carlos was born on September 17, 1935, in Huaraz, Peru to the late Moises and Sara Maguina. Calos met and married Perla Delgado in 1962, from this union two daughters and one son where born, Perla, Paola, and Carlos. He was an entrepreneur at hear and a...

Diana Berenice Martinez

Diana Berenice Martinez

May 31, 2014

Diana B. Martinez, 17 passed away peacefully May 31, 2014, after a long hard battle at CHOC Children's Hospital in Orange, CA. She was born to Rogelio and Hermenlinda Flores-Martinez,on April 30, 1997. Viewing and funeral service will be Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. held at Chapman Funeral Orange Chapel. Interment will follow the next...

Wilber Gemberling Fisher

Wilber Gemberling Fisher

May 25, 2014

Wilber Gemberling Fisher W.G. "Bud" "Bill" Fisher "Bud," "Bill" Fisher , Brother, Uncle, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend to many, died at the age of 82 at Providence St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA on May 25, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Dr. Nelson Franklin and Miriam Gertrude (Wilber) Fisher,...

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