James M. Hegarty
Jan 22, 2013
James M. Hegarty, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. A fomer long time resident of Alhambra, Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Barbara; his sons, Patrick, Thomas & James Hegarty; his daughter, Joan Lopez; brother, Jerry; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass at 10 AM on Saturday, January 26 will be held...
Richard James Steele
Jan 21, 2013
Richard “Spark” James Steele, age 80, passed away January 21, 2013 in Monrovia, CA. He was the former owner of Carburetor Engineering in Pasadena, which was a family business for 63 years. Spark loved traveling to the mountains and the desert to enjoy the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob, Dutch and Norma; and niece, Susan....
Joseph Benjamin Earl
Jan 15, 2013
Joseph Benjamin “Ben” Earl, 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2013. Ben was born in Chicago but lived most of his storied life in Southern California. He graduated from Flintridge Prep, then attended Stanford University as WWII began. In his sophomore year Ben had joined the Navy who sent him to Caltech to complete his civil engineering...
Virginia Frances Askren
Jan 13, 2013
Virginia Frances Rodebeck Askren was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 16, 1930, and passed away January 13, 2013. Virginia attended Butler University before graduating from Indiana University in 1952 with a liberal arts degree. She and Paul Askren were married on August 31, 1952, and moved to Albuquerque for two years while he was stationed there in the Air...
Margie Grasha
Jan 12, 2013
Margie Grasha, life long resident of North Hollywood/Burbank, passed away January 12, 2013 at home surrounded by her family, due to acute leukemia. She was 86. Margie was born January 21, 1926 to Frank and Mary Mizerak in Martin, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of six children and married WW II veteran, Frank L. Grasha, November 26, 1949. Margie worked...
Joseph A. Nohejl
Jan 12, 2013
Joseph "Joe" A. Nohejl, age 89, passed away January 12, 2013. He is survived by his children, Joseph M. Nohejl and Mary Nohejl; and a host of other family members and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance. His funeral will also be held...
Richard R. Stueve
Jan 9, 2013
Richard R. Stueve, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Meda and his daughter Patricia. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Rev. Allen) Schroeder, and his son, Richard W. (Penelope) Stueve; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. Richard was born in Frohna, MO and moved to Southern...
Mary Venetta Luther
Jan 2, 2013
Mary Venetta Luther, 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2013. Mary was born in Hutchinson, MN on March 10, 1915 to Agnes & Henry Felepe. Upon graduation in 1935 from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Economics she married her college sweetheart, William H. Luther. Mary Venetta and William Luther founded Luther Investment Inc....
Charles H. Ettensperger
Jan 1, 2013
After 87 years of life, Charlie went home to God on January 1, 2013. He was born on August 2, 1925, in Sierra Madre, CA to Carl and Mary Ettensperger. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Rodgers) Ettensperger, six children, and grandchildren. In his early years, he owned and operated Mountain View Dairy, Monrovia. Charlie married...
Joseph Gregory Wigginton
Dec 26, 2012
Joseph Gregory Wigginton, age 79, passed away December 26, 2012 in Pasadena, CA. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but lived the majority of his years in California and Nevada. He was the first of 5 children born to Joseph C. and Mary Wigginton. Joe spent his teenage years in Huntington Beach. He was a graduate of Huntington Beach High...
Samuel A. Migliore
Dec 25, 2012
Samuel Albert Migliore, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, June, who had died on May 19, 2012. A Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31 will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Arcadia. Inurnment at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills will be held at...
Robert Wesley Fisher
Dec 20, 2012
Robert Wesley Fisher, 93, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. A former long time resident of Monrovia, Robert had been a Post Office employee for many years later moving to the Oakland area. Robert is survived by his brother, William; sisters, Arlene & Vivian; four grandchildren, Gina, Clifton, Jonathan & Christopher Jones; his ten great grandchildren, Stacia, Blair, Tasha, Bethany,...
Leonard E. Tyler
Dec 20, 2012
Leonard Ellis "Jim" Tyler, 98, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. A long time resident of Torrance, Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne & Mary Tyler; his step children, Diane & Steve; his brother Francis; granddaughters, Renee, Sarah & Julianne; step grandchildren, Buddy & Cody, and a niece, Jeanie. A graveside service at 12:00 PM on Friday,...
Vern Smith Bullington
Dec 10, 2012
Vern Smith Bullington passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 10, 2012. He had been born in South Dakota on June 17, 1925 and has lived in Duarte, California since 1949. Vern’s bright positive personality touched everyone he knew, and his easy going nature was an added benefit in his insurance work for Prudential for over...
Vern Smith Bullington
Dec 10, 2012
Vern Smith Bullington passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 10, 2012. He had been born in South Dakota on June 17, 1925 and has lived in Duarte, CA since 1949. Vern’s bright positive personality touched everyone he knew, and his easy going nature was an added benefit in his insurance work for Prudential for over...
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...