Freddie Andrew Longoria
Oct 20, 2011
LONGORIA – Freddie A. Longoria, passed away October 20, 2011 at age 75. A long time resident of West Covina. Freddie is survived by his beloved wife, Armida; his sons, Freddie III, Michael & Eric Longoria; his daughter, Regina Longoria-Boseke; a brother, Art; sisters, Adele Camarena, Anna Lugo, Adrian Balderama, Ramona Olachia & Liz Benjamin; his grandchildren: Michael, Marc, Savannah,...
Steven Douglas Holmes
Oct 17, 2011
HOLMES – Steven D. Holmes, 38, passed away October 17, 2011 due to a pulmonary embolism. A native of Sierra Madre, Steve is survived by his children, Alyssa, Samantha & Zoe; his mother, Phyllis (Ron) Griffin; father, Steven (Debbie) Holmes; a grandmother, Jacque Holmes; companion, Rebekah Hodson; brothers, Bradley, Casey, Pat & Dennis, and his sister, Heather. A Memorial Service...
Milo Joseph Dobes
Oct 14, 2011
Milo Joseph Dobes was born on July 14, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Mary Dobes. Milo served in WWII in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy he came to California and was a civil engineer with Los Angeles County until he retired. Milo is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Waunita; his sons Robert...
George A. Kudirka
Oct 14, 2011
Friday evening, October 14th, after a long and difficult illness, George A. Kudirka, M.D. passed away at age 88. He was born in Alytus, Lithuania on April 29th 1923. He graduated from "Ausros" High School for boys in Kaunas, Lithuania. He received his medical degree, MD, at Tuebingen University in Tuebingen, Germany. After graduation, and the conclusion of World War...
Tracy Lynn Felix
Oct 13, 2011
FELIX – Tracy Lynn Felix, 45, passed away, with her family by her side and into heavens arms to be with the Lord, on October 31, 2011 — after battling breast cancer for nearly six years. Tracy was born in Altadena and attended Pasadena city schools. Tracy had difficulties growing up with the passing of her mother and father when...
Tage O. Anderson
Oct 12, 2011
ANDERSON – Tage O. Anderson, 85, passed away October 12, 2011. A retired Electrical Engineer with JPL. Tage is survived by his beloved wife, Diana; daughter, Joanne Nelson; brother, Gösta, and his niece & nephew, Carina and Håkan. Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 21 will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church in Sierra Madre. Parkinson’s contribution...
Thomas T. Walski
Oct 11, 2011
Thomas T. Walski, July 9, 1926 - October 11, 2011. Tom is survived by Marian (his wife of 65 years); his sister Peggy and brother Peter; 5 children; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Tom was born in Winona, MN and proudly served in the Pacific as a Marine during World War II. Among other things, Tom was a surveyor,...
Vincent Lawrence Dechellis
Oct 7, 2011
Vincent Lawrence DeChellis, born September 28, 1937, son of Romeo and Josephine DeChellis, and brother to Michael and Richard, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved his wife, Gayle, of 50 years, family, friends and two dogs. Prior to retirement, he worked in the graphic arts field. He is survived by his...
Helena Gil Simmon
Oct 4, 2011
Beautiful and courageous until the end, Helena Gil Simmons born in Dundee Scotland on June 24th 1948, passed on October 4th 2011 to be with our Savior. Devoted wife and loving mother of two daughters, Heather and Tanya, and Grannie to five grandchildren, Anthony 16, Cameron 6, Brielle 4, Micah 1, Peighton 1 ,(and unborn baby). Helena was cheerful and...
Kathleen Elizabeth Majewski
Oct 1, 2011
Kathleen Elizabeth Majewski, born October 17, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away October 1, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Ted, fabulous mother to Michael and Karen, and grandma to Alison. She is survived by her son, Michael Majewski; daughter, Karen (Bill) Meyer; granddaughter, Alison Hawkes; and niece, Barbara Hicks. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, October 5...
Illona Isley Crane
Sep 22, 2011
ILLONA ISLEY CRANE Long time San Marino resident Illona Isley Crane passed away quietly at home September 22, 2011. She was born January 20, 1923, in Mesa Arizona. She graduated from USC 1946 where she majored in accounting and minored in music playing first chair violin in the orchestra. In 1952 she became a CPA and worked for Walter Mitchell...
Carmelo U. Chila
Sep 22, 2011
CHILA – Carmelo Chila, 81, passed away Sept. 22, 2011. “Charlie” was a retired Pari-mutuel clerk for over 30 years. He is survived by his brothers, Dominick & Frank Chila, and his sister, Maria Vernier. A Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 26 will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Arcadia. Assisting, Douglass & Zook Chapel...
William J. Sullivan
Sep 21, 2011
William “Bill” Sullivan, Sr. Long time Sierra Madre resident, business owner and philanthropist William “Bill” Sullivan, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at the age of 82. Born in Chicago in, 1929, Sullivan was a Korean War veteran. He moved his family to Sierra Madre in 1963, where through the years he and wife owned two successful businesses,...
Phillip G. Santellan
Sep 15, 2011
Phillip G. Santellan was born March 5, 1922 in Azusa, California and went home to be with our Lord on September 15, 2011 in Monrovia, CA. Phillip is survived by his loving wife Rafiela; daughter Francie (David) Cash of Monrovia, CA; son Phillip E. Santellan of Vacaville, CA; grandsons David ( Laurie) Cash, Matthew (Michele) Cash, Ryan ( Rachael) Cash,...
Jerilyn Elizabeth Bartulis
Sep 15, 2011
Jerilyn Elizabeth Bartulis , of Claremont, CA, age 56 died at Citrus Valley Hospice on 09.15.11 following a very brave battle with cancer.Jerilyn was born in San Francisco on Aug 23 1954 to the late Lois and Gerald Davis. Jerilyn graduated from Monrovia High School, and went on to graduate from Citrus College and earned her bachelor degree from Cal...
Kay A. Young
Sep 15, 2011
Kay A. Young nee Boyett, 75, passed away in Arcadia September 15, 2011. An extraordinary woman who leaves behind a legacy of love, Kay will be deeply missed by her husband Gordie, daughters Kat & Linn, grand-daughter Kaitlin, and her many family and friends. Donations may be made to your favorite charity in her name. There will be no services.
Christopher James Maroe
Sep 14, 2011
In Loving Memory Christopher James Maroe will forever be remembered by his loving wife Kelle and his two adoring daughters Maranda and Nikole. A celebration of Chris' life will be on Saturday September 24, 2011 at Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance Funeral Home 600 East Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA. With a reception to follow at 322 Cafe 322 West...
Margaret A. Casto
Sep 13, 2011
CASTO – Margaret Arvizu Casto, 69, passed away September 13, 2011. Margaret is survived by her son, David H. Casto, II; her daugher, Ruth Casto; sisters, Victoria Sandoval & Jessie Burrola, her five grandchildren and one great grandchild. An evening vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 22 at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance...
Lenore Rogers
Sep 12, 2011
Lenore “Tootsie” Rogers, born Oct. 1, 1928, passed away Sept. 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny, and her 6 brothers and sisters. She leaves behind her many nieces and nephews and her beloved cats, Bubba and Blackie. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 PM at the home of Lynne...
James Ernest Bateson
Sep 2, 2011
James Ernest Bateson was born Aug. 11, 1930 and passed at peace September 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. James was the youngest son of Frederick and Cicely Bateson and brother of Enid Schaeffer, whom all preceded him in death, as well as his grandson, James Norris Scruggs. He will be remembered for his wisdom, humor, personal values, awesome...