Mark Allen Peters
Jan 5, 2012
Mark Allen Peters, 47, passed away January 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann of 10 years, son Danny, and son Sean. His father Daniel Peters is a long time resident of San Gabriel and his mother-in-law, Mary Sullivan is a long time resident of Sierra Madre. His passing was preceded by the passing of his...
Rachel E. Evans
Jan 2, 2012
Rachel Evans was a southern belle raised in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born to William and Ollie Mae Sumrall on December 19, 1920. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Evans. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Royes; her three children, Joann Steinmeier, Susan Pease and Thomas Evans; three grandchildren, Jeremy Steinmeier, Sheryl Baird...
Kerry Lynn Lathrop
Jan 1, 2012
Kerry Lynn Lathrop, Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher and friend slipped peacefully into the presence of Jesus on New Year's Day. A longtime resident of Monrovia, Kerry was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 27, 1951 to Harold and Nancy McDavid. She grew up in Farmington, Michigan and attended Farmington High School, graduating in 1969.She went on to attend...
Miriam E. Johnson
Dec 30, 2011
Miriam "Mim" E. Johnson, 87, passed away December 30, 2011. She was born December 4, 1924 in Fertile, MN. Mim was a teacher for the Pasadena Unified School District for 25 years, an active member of the Sons of Norway, greatly involved in various church activities, the devoted wife of Amon Johnson, Jr., former pastor of Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran...
Michael Timothy Sheahan
Dec 29, 2011
MICHAEL T. SHEAHAN 3-1-46/12-29-11 Michael passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was a dear friend to many, father, husband, brother, son, entrepreneur for 30+ years "Michael Sheahan Roofing”. As an avid outdoorsmen, he loved camping, mountain-biking and quading in the desert. Monrovia Canyon Park, White Saddle,...
Frances Berneice Smith
Dec 26, 2011
Bea Smith of Monrovia passed away peacefully on December 26,2011 at the age of 93. She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 13, 1918 to Janet and James Chesters. She is survived by her children Paul Smith, Kathleen O'Brien, Dan Smith, Linda (Rene) Gomez, and eleven grandchildren. Her husband, John and daughter Joan Smith Ovalle of Millbrae pre-...
Linda Kay Shepherd
Dec 25, 2011
Linda Shepherd (Towles), former Monrovia resident, died on December 25, 2011. She was loved as a daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Linda is survived by her parents, Phyllis and Clyde Towles; son and grandson, Damond and Harrison Shepherd, siblings, Diana, Ron and Mitch Towles; and niece and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 13 at...
Ruth Julia Thompson
Dec 24, 2011
Thompson, Ruth Julia, age 92, passed away December 24, 2011. Ruthie was born on May 13, 1918 in Hendricks, Minnesota, her family moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota shortly thereafter, where her grandfather worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. At age 1-1/2, Ruthie and the Thompsons moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota; at age 8 they came to California, and in 1941...
Robert E. Hyche
Dec 22, 2011
Robert E. Hyche, 84, passed away December 22, 2011. Robert had been a long time employee and president of Riverside Cement Company, a UCLA graduate and an avid Bruin fan. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven, and he is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; his daughter, Karen Mysliviec; son, John; his grandchildren, Tina, Desiree, Bixby, John...
Gary B. Clark
Dec 18, 2011
Gary B. Clark, 60, passed away December 18, 2011. A long time resident of Monrovia and an MHS graduate, Gary is the loving father to Michelle Clark Bowman; grandfather to Valentina; brother to Linda Munson, and uncle to Jennifer & Dawnelle. He is also the beloved son of Alta Clark. Visitation hours 5-8 PM on Thursday, Dec. 22, and a...
Iris C. Ingraham
Dec 15, 2011
Iris C. Ingraham, passed away December 15, 2011 at the tender age of 106. Iris had been a long time resident of Pasadena and Duarte where she had been a member of the Duarte Garden Club and Reading Circle. She is survived by her son, William (Sandy) Blasham; daughters, Kay (Robert) Downing and MaryAnn (Ross) Risley; and by her 12...
James E. Durant
Dec 14, 2011
James E Durant passed away December 14, 2011 in Azusa, California. Jim was born October 29, 1925 to Edward and Hazel McDaniel formerly of Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law James & Laurie Durant of Windsor CT, his o daughter Debbie Johnson and his grand children, Russell, Rebecca, and Natalie Johnson all of Grass Valley, CA. He...
Rose M. Fraschetti
Dec 10, 2011
Rose Fraschetti passed away on Dec. 10th at the age of 94. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Carlo Fraschetti. She is survived by her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A Rosary will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:00 am with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, both at Holy Angels Catholic...
Shelley Lynn Rausch
Dec 5, 2011
Shelley Lynn Rausch, age 50 was born on November 27, 1961 and passed away on December 5, 2011 in Monrovia. California. Shelley grew up in La Puente, CA where she attended Bishop Amat High School. She worked as a manicurist for thirty years in Sierra Madre; she was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, and enjoyed the outdoors. Shelley was proceeded...
Sophia Dagres Palomares
Dec 4, 2011
Sophia Dagres Palomares, daughter of Fani & James Dagres and sister of Catherine Dagres Ray, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family & friends that she loved. She was 10 days short of her 87th birthday, and lived life to the fullest. A perfect day for her would be basking in the glorious rays of the sun. Born in...
Martha Ann Griffin
Dec 1, 2011
Godspeed to my grandmother, Martha Griffin. She was always an elegant, loving and proud matriarch. A Sierra Madre icon, tending to the roses in front of her home, wearing her white turban, the Grand Dame of Sturtevant Drive. Her wardrobe was legendary, housed in a bowling lane sized closet and meticulously curated. Martha took great joy in giving tours of...
Hezekiah Lewis
Nov 29, 2011
Hezekiah Lewis Jr., the first of four children born to Rev. Hezekiah Lewis and Annie Lewis, was born December 14, 1950 in Mt. Enterprise, Texas. Affectionately called Dusty, he passed away November 29, 2011. Dusty leaves behind six children, one granddaughter, two sisters and a loving mother. A visitation will be held today from 5 - 8:00 PM at Douglass...
Ricardo L. Lizama
Nov 24, 2011
Ricardo L. Lizama (aka: Lizama Sierra) 64, passed away November 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Cristina; sons, Richard, Linder & Daniel Lizama; daughters, Christine Sanchez & Wendy Rivas; his 13 grandchildren: Richy, Ryan, Adrian, Joshua, Daniel & Michael Lizama; Sebastian, Natalie & Camila Rivas; Ivana & Linder Lizama and Kyara & Rene Sanchez. Also by three great-grandchildren,...
Renee P. Reed
Nov 23, 2011
Renee P. Reed, 82 passed away peacefully November 23, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Edwin and Zelda Pitcher in Trenton, Utah. Renee was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Stuart G. Ruth
Nov 23, 2011
Stuart Gillette Ruth, 88, of Royal Oaks Manor, Bradbury, CA, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011, after a short illness. Stuart was Born in Alhambra, he was raised in San Marino, CA. He attended Sewanee: the University of the South, and then served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He graduated from Brown University in 1948. He then attended...