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...
Pamela Joy Mcbeath
Aug 14, 2012
Pamela Joy McBeath, 54, passed away August 14, 2012 at Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her father, Gerber McBeath and stepmother, Renate; sisters Robin and brother-in-law, Jack Robertson; sister, Carla Cook and Scott; nephew, Anthony Ingrassi III and Bonnie; great nephew, Lil Anthony; nieces, Jessica, Samantha, Rebecca and Alexandra. She was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Joanne...
Eleanor Higuerra Angulo
Aug 13, 2012
Eleanor Angulo, age 88, passed away August 13, 2012. Eleanor was a long-time resident of the San Gabriel Valley and her family has had a long history here. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt who was very devoted to her family, helped raised her siblings, and cared for her mother until she passed away. Eleanor is survived by...
Ernestine Rowe Ritter
Aug 13, 2012
Ernestine Ritter passed away peacefully with grace and dignity on Monday August 13, 2012, at her home in Sierrra Madre, CA. With her were her long-time caregiver, Freddie Garcia; her daughter, Anne; and Anne's husband, David Johanson. Ernestine was born on March 5, 1924, the eldest child of four, to Dascomb and Ruth Rowe. She grew up in Waterbury, Vermont...
Ruth Ann Hawkins
Aug 9, 2012
Ruth Ann Hawkins, age 90, passed away August 9, 2012 in Pasadena, CA. She was born in Hartley, Iowa and was a long time resident of Arcadia. She later moved to the Oaks Retirement Community. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, and her daughter, Teri Schmidt. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Hawkins. A graveside service...
Joe M. Presley
Aug 5, 2012
Joe M. Presley age 80 of Dewey, Arizona passed away at home on August 5, 2012. He was a former Glendora resident for 36 years. He was born September 1, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to Elbert F. and Virgie D. Spann Presley. Joe retired from Dowty Aerospace having worked over 34 years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing, camping...
Kevin Ernest Westervoorde
Aug 5, 2012
Kevin Ernest Westervoorde, 25, passed away Sunday, August 05, 2012. He is survived by his Mother, Julie A. Wilkins; his Father, Jerry Westervoorde, and his brothers, Shaun, Joshua & Ryan. Visitation hours 6-8 PM on Monday, August 13, and a service at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 14 will both be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance...
Lucy Joan Ferraro
Jul 28, 2012
Lucy Ferraro passed away peacefully at her home, July 28, 2012, with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Anthony. Lucy is survived by her children (spouses) - Robert (Lory), Donna (Dale), & James (Liza); grandchildren - John, Tony, Michelle, Daniel, Dana, Joseph, Jamie, Grace, George, Guia, & Gemma; great grandchildren -...
Jerry Andrade
Jul 26, 2012
Jerry - Andrade, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. Jerry is survived by his wife, Yolanda; his Step-Daughters, Monique Benavides and Melissa Agajanian; four grandchildren; his Sisters, Virginia & Rosemary, as well as his Sisters-in-law, Martha & Edna Garcia, and his brother-in-law, Robert Garcia. A Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 3rd will be celebrated at...
Carolyn Sue Mcquown
Jul 23, 2012
Carolyn Sue McQuown, age 59, passed away July 23, 2012. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Chris Dragan; her father, John McQuown and her sister and brother. Services are pending. Care entrusted to the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH in Monrovia.
Sam V. Pirolo
Jul 23, 2012
Sam V. Pirolo, 88, a former long time resident of Arcadia passed away on July 23, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California. Sam is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Jim) Landis; his son, Ron (Stephanie) Pirolo; step children, Amy Haas, MaryAnn Brown & Neale Mansfield; also by seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service at 4:00 PM on Saturday,...
James David Boyle
Jul 19, 2012
On the evening of July 19th, 2012 Los Angeles lost a favorite son, James David Boyle, M.D. David was born September 2nd, 1928 in the midst of the Great Depression to James and Barbara Boyle, a prominent early Los Angeles family. His first family home was on Olympic Blvd. in greater Los Angeles, which at the time was a residential...
Donald C. Buhrmann
Jul 16, 2012
Donald C. Buhrmann, age 91, died July 16, 2012 at his home in Pasadena, CA in the arms of his wife and daughters. Born in Aurora, he attended East High School and the Chicago Academy of Fine Art. Don was a Marine in WWII. He fought in the battle for Guadalcanal and did mapping of the South Pacific for the...
Frances Edna Cahill
Jul 15, 2012
Frances Edna Cahill, age 92, passed away July 15, 2012. She is survived by her children, Gary and Sharon Cahill; grandchildren, Todd and Maureen Cahill; and grandchild, Kole Cahill.
Mary V. Merritt
Jul 15, 2012
Mary V. Merritt, age 95, passed away July 15, 2012. She is survived by her brother, George Dragan; a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Private Services. Care entrusted to Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH, 600 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA
Anne Marie Pabon
Jul 2, 2012
Anne Marie Pabon, 74, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2012. A long time resident of Monrovia, Anne had been a Teacher’s Aide at Santa Fe & Clifton Jr. High for many years. She is survived by her husband, Ray; sons, Robert (Kathy) & Daniel Pabon; her daughter, Julie Lopez; brother, Stephen; sister, Helen, and her grandchildren, Amanda,...
Kaleen Marie Harfman
Jul 1, 2012
Long time Sierra Madre resident, Kaleen Marie Harfman, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 following complications from her last open heart surgery performed on June 13, 2012. Kaleen was surround by her family when she joined her Lord. She was born with a congenital heart defect that led to numerous surgeries over her 45 years of life. Kaleen was well...