Jessie Luera Fonseca
Dec 2, 2012
Jessie Luera Fonseca, life long resident of Duarte, passed away December 2, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was 92. She was born February 4, 1920 to Norberto and Tiburcia Luera in Rocktown, Duarte and wed May 25, 1946 to Tony Fonseca in Monrovia. Jessie began working as a housekeeper at age 16. During World War II, she...
William Copland Brooks
Nov 29, 2012
William “Bill” Copland Brooks, age 83, passed away November 29, 2012 in Arcadia, CA. He was a US Army Veteran and Monrovia resident for 35 years. Bill was very active in his community and was generous in volunteering his time. He was a member of the Arcadia American Legion, the Monrovia VFW, and the Duarte Elks Lodge #1427 for over...
Kathryn J. Garrity
Nov 20, 2012
Kathryn J. Garrity was born on November 27, 1923 and passed away on November 20, 2012. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Kathryn attended Bishop Conety High School in Highland Park. Kathryn married John Bradley Garrity on July 17, 1948 and the two were married for 51 years. An active member for over 50 years at Annunciation Catholic Church, Kathryn was...
Marie A. Schmitt
Nov 17, 2012
Marie Anna (Kioebge) Schmitt, M.D., a resident of Arcadia for over 59 years, passed away November 17, 2012 at the age of 93. Marie is survived by her children, William J. Schmitt and his wife Lori, Frederic “Fritz” P. Schmitt and his wife Bernie, and Anne M. Schmitt; her grandchildren, Megan, Kaitlyn, Edward, Frederic Jr., Samantha, Emily, Jordan, Parker, numerous...
Orville George Kniep
Nov 11, 2012
Orville George Kniep was born on March 16, 1931 in Arcadia, CA and passed away in Azusa, CA on November 11, 2012. Orville was a career carpenter, but dedicated his life to serving as a volunteer at his church and its related charities. His memorial service will be held at his home church that he helped build, Our Savior Lutheran...
William Delmere Mathis
Oct 20, 2012
William Delmere Mathis Sr passed away peacefully on October 20, 2012 at age 95. Born in Missouri, he traveled to California at age 7 and lived in Pasadena-Duarte-Bradbury-Monrovia. He was a veteran of World War II. After graduating from Caltech with a degree in civil engineering, he worked at James M. Montgomery for some 40 years. Bill was instrumental with...
John Paul Curry
Oct 19, 2012
John Paul Curry, beloved husband, father and grandfather was born on April 26, 1914 in French Creek, WV, and died at his home in Monrovia, CA on October 19, 2012. He was a college business school instructor, a successful independent business man, and a high-school mathematics teacher in his native West Virginia for 35 years, and retired to Monrovia with...
James Theodore Halkias
Oct 2, 2012
James Theodore Halkias passed away peacefully in the evening of October 2, 2012, in his home in Pasadena, California. Jim was born April 2, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He is survived by his two sons, Theodore and James, Jr., daughter-in-law Jill, grandchildren Katherine and Christopher, sister Mary Snyder and husband Nicholas of Houston,...
Anthony Roland Contreras
Sep 25, 2012
Was born in Pomona, CA and was a long time resident of the City of Monrovia. He struggled with heart failure for 11 years and sadly was taken from us on September 25th, 2012, while waiting for a heart transplant. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten. he is survived by his mother Janice Savage, father Bernie Contreras,...
Robert C. Day
Sep 17, 2012
Robert C. Day, 88, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2012. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Kay; daughter-in-law, Susie; niece, Cindy Smith and extended family. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Charlie. Visitation hours beginning at 5 PM and a Vigil Service at 7 PM on Sunday, Sept. 23 will be...
Alfredo De La Cruz
Sep 8, 2012
De La Cruz Corona Alfredo died September 8, 2012, in the company of loved ones. Alfredo was born July 20, 1932, in San Antonio, Jalisco, Mexico, to Juan De La Cruz and Leonarda Maria Corona. He married Rosalba Mendoza in June 1970. They are the parents of 5 children. Alfredo grew up in the Catholic Church and was baptized in1932....
Louise Betty Thatcher
Sep 1, 2012
Louise Betty Thatcher, 74, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Louise is survived by her Sister, Mary Schuhmacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denslow. Private services. Care entrusted to Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH. Condolences to: www.caringfuneralservice.com
John G. Hencier Cmf
Aug 28, 2012
Father John “Jack” G. Hencier, C.M.F., 87 years of age, died at St. John of God Retirement Center in Los Angeles, CA on August 28, 2012. He was born on July 22, 1925 in St. Paul, MN. In 1970 at the age of 45 he made his first vows and was ordained in 1972 a Claretian Priest at Claretville Seminary...
John Joseph Healy
Aug 27, 2012
John Joseph Healy was born on November 1, 1922 in Curragh Donoghmore, County Cork, Ireland. He passed away peacefully on August 27, 2012 at home in Glendora, California. John was a wonderful Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by his Daughter, Ellen Martina Hoover; his Sons, Patrick Healy & John Joseph Healy Jr.; Daughters-in-law, Nancy Healy...
Frank Joseph Pyka Cmf
Aug 23, 2012
Father Frank J. Pyka, C.M.F., 91 years of age, died at Santa Teresita Manor in Duarte, CA on August 23, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born on April 2, 1921 in Miami, Arizona. In 1940 he made his first vows and was ordained at Santa Barbara Mission in 1946. His missionary availability led him to accept assignments in...
Tammy Lynn Ozenbaugh
Aug 21, 2012
Tammy Lynn Ozenbaugh, 53, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Tammy is survived by her: Son - Todd Ozenbaugh, Daughter - Catrina Kerr Daughter - Tracy Ozenbaugh Daughter - Bessie Ozenbaugh Visitation hours beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 1, and a Service at 11:00 AM will both be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance in...
Joseph M. Gamm Cmf
Aug 20, 2012
Father Joseph M. Gamm, C.M.F., 92 years of age, died at Santa Teresita Manor in Duarte, CA on August 21, 2012. He was born on July 17, 1920, in Istria, Italy. He entered Dominguez Seminary in Compton, CA in 1938, and in 1939 he professed his first vow of poverty, chastity and obedience at the age of 19. In 1945,...
Kathryn Eileen Orcutt
Aug 20, 2012
Kathryn Eileen Orcutt, age 53, passed away August 20, 2012 in Arcadia, CA. Her rich sense of humor enriched many lives. Kathy is survived by her daughters, Natalie Szubert and Shannon Bojorquez; mother, Marian Celin; and brothers, Francis “Skip” Celin and John Celin. She will be forever loved and missed by all. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 23...
Patrick James Mcpolin
Aug 15, 2012
Father Patrick McPolin, a well-known Claretian priest and former provincial passed away in San Pedro, CA on August 15. Ordained in 1943, Fr. Pat had a close association with the St. Jude Police League established in 1932 by the Claretian Fathers. In 1965, Fr. McPolin was appointed the provincial of the Claretian Western Province. Completing his term as provincial in...
Janet Shiels Byrne
Aug 15, 2012
Janet Shiels Byrne, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Jan was long time resident of both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. She graduated from Pomona College with her BA and Long Beach State College with her Teaching Credential. Jan touched the lives of many children as a 1st grade teacher for the ABC Unified School District. She was honored...