Vernon George Bugh
May 22, 2011
BUGH - Vernon George Bugh, 89, passed away May 24, 2011. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Bugh; children, Dana Lynn (Jim) Weatherby of Boise, ID, Jonathan (Susan) Bugh of Camarillo, CA, and Matthew (Marlene) Bugh of Temecula, CA; grandchildren, Maron and John Weatherby, Candace Bugh and Kiley Bugh; great grandchildren, Christian and Benjamin Harrison. A memorial service will be held...
Rose Theresa Dudek
May 21, 2011
DUDEK, Rose Theresa, passed away on May 21, 2011 in Arcadia, CA at the age of 81 after a two month hospitalization. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada on November 22, 1929, the daughter of John and Frances Mastroni. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Dudek. She is survived by her brother Nick Mastroni...
Barbara Belcher Tyler
May 21, 2011
TYLER - Barbara Becher Tyler, born April 28, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully in her Arcadia, California home on May 21, 2011. She is following her beloved husband of 53 years, Craig Everest Tyler. She is survived by her 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 3 siblings who will all miss her dearly. Barbara was passionate about her family...
David C. Marshall
May 18, 2011
MARSHALL - David C. Marshall, 59, passed away May 18th, 2011 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. His life long interest in books and research led him to pursue his Masters in Library Science. A lover of nature, he could often be found gardening, hiking, or walking along the ocean. He could also be found at the nearby YMCA,...
Lorraine Stella Applerose
May 18, 2011
Lorraine Stella Kennedy Applerose was born on December 26, 1928 in Los Angeles at the French Hospital and passed away on May 18, 2011 in Montebello. She was the third child born to Bill and Stella (Martin) Kennedy and she grew up in Boyle Heights. She attended St. Mary's and graduated from Catholic Girls High (Conity). Lorraine was one of...
Charles Day
May 11, 2011
DAY - Charles (Charlie) Day, a 40-yr. resident of Sierra Madre, born April 6,1947 in Los Angeles, CA went to be with our Lord on May 11, 2011 after a 5-1/2 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He leaves behind his Wife, Susan Day of Sierra Madre; Mother & Father, Catherine & Robert Day of Monrovia; Cousin, Cindy Smith of Monrovia;...
Donald Richard Gorton
May 11, 2011
Donald Richard Gorton passed away peacefully at his home in Duarte, California, on May 11, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Maria, daughter Annie, and son David, along with many nieces and nephews in the Kelly and Gorton families. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Leslie Gorton, his mother, Catherine Maria (McKinnon) Gorton of Trumbull, Connecticut,...
John F. Gregory
May 9, 2011
John F. Gregory passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home early Monday morning, May 9, 2011. By his side was his beautiful and devoted wife of 53 years, Wanda Gregory. He was the son of the late Helen (Nicolopoulos) Kanellis, his beloved mother and the late Fred Panopoulos. He was very proud to be the first grandchild of John...
Howard George Mcaloney
May 7, 2011
McALONEY - Howard G. McAloney, Jr. passed away on May 7, 2011. A life-long resident of So Cal, he was active in his church after retiring from a 55 year career in Builder's Hardware where he was a respected leader. Howard was proud of his service as a Naval Officer in the Korean War and his involvement in Boy Scouts....
Gaylord P. Hamill
May 6, 2011
Gaylord Stucki Hamill passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 6, 2011 at City of Hope in Duarte, CA. She was 67 years old. She is survived by her son Billy Hamill; her daughter-in-law Christina Hamill; her grandchildren Margaret and Kurtis Hamill; her father Keith L. Stucki and her sisters Gloria Stucki Wrathall and Veronica (Charlie) Stucki. Gaylord...
Eftihia Metzidis
Apr 28, 2011
Eftihia Metzidis, 86, passed away peacefully at her home April 28, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. She was born in Greece to Artemios and Theano Markoulakis. Her husband preceded her in death. Eftihia was a loving wife, mother, and Yiayia. She will never be forgotten. She is survived by her sons, Chuck (Kathy) Metzidis and Joseph Metzidis. Two brothers; Taso...
Harry Rex Oedekerk
Apr 23, 2011
Harry Rex Oedekerk was born on February 29, 1932 and passed away on April 23, 2011. Harry served in the US Navy for 4 years. He graduated from USC and taught at Rosemead High School for several years. He retired and enjoyed golfing, walking, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Harry is survived by his children Gary,...
Mary Margaret Budge
Apr 16, 2011
BUDGE - Maria "Mary" Margaret Rose Budge, (nee Licari) July 28, 1931-April 16, 2011 Mary peacefully passed away with her family by her side on the eve of Palm Sunday. Mary was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on July 28, 1931 to Lena and Raffaele Licari. After meeting her husband Joseph at Commerce Night School, the two married and moved...
Louis R. Carno
Apr 15, 2011
CARNO - Louis Robert Carno, a longtime thoroughbred horse trainer and Arcadia resident Lou Carno passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5 a.m. Friday April 15, 2011. He was age 90. Lou was raised in Lincoln Heights to Italian Immigrant parents Frank and Marie. Lou attended Lincoln Heights High School and started training horses right out of school. This...
Emily Mary Preciado
Apr 14, 2011
Emily Mary Esparza-Preciado passed away on April 14, 2011 in Los Angeles. Emily was born on March 30, 1936 in Duarte, California to Refugio and Teresa Esparza and was a life long resident of the city. She is survived by her husband Ramon; daughters Elizabeth, Rose Marie, Carmen and Emily; grandchildren Ethan, Brittany, Cruz, Dimitri, Julius and Nicholas. A visitation...
Mustafa Skaaf
Apr 9, 2011
Mustafa Skaaf, a long time resident of Sierra Madre suddenly passed away on April 9, 2011. He was a dedicated and loyal husband to Argyro, father to Yolanda, Hilda, Sammy & Omar and grandfather to Jasmine, Hailey & Madison. Memorial Service will be held at Douglass and Zook Chapel of Remembrance Funeral Home, 600 East Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA on...
Willis Edgar Gray
Apr 9, 2011
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIS EDGAR GRAY - Willis E. Gray passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2011, in Sierra Madre. Born on January 25, 1917 in Cypress Valley, Arkansas, Willis was the seventh of eight children born to Charles Porter and Martha Ella Gray. At the age of two,...
Julie Ann Porretta
Apr 9, 2011
PORRETTA - Julie, 45, was born in Glendale, California April 26, 1965. She passed away on April 9, 2011 after facing many challenges of heart disease since she was 32. She is survived by her only child, Nicholas Porretta, her sister, Peggy Dennis (Mike), brother, Mark Porretta (Renee), step sister, Michael Ann Schulz and step brother Brian Duncan, step-mother, Mikki...
Virgina Jean Hakanson
Apr 4, 2011
HAKANSON - Virginia “Jen” Hakanson, 61, passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2011. She enjoyed scuba diving and skiing. Jen loved cats and American and French antiques. She was a loving wife to Mark; beloved mother to Lauren and Weston; sister to Richard Parks; and daughter-in-law to Marion Hakanson. She will be truly missed by many. A memorial service will be...
Olga M. Foster
Apr 1, 2011
FOSTER - Olga M. Foster, 80, passed away in Duarte, California on April 1, 2011. Olga was born on April 29, 1930 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where she attended schools prior to moving to California in 1964 where she worked for Keebler Bakery Company for over 30 years. Olga was the loving mother of Thomas Foster and Denise Valentino Perez, and...