Betty J. Spangler
Jul 31, 2011
Betty J. Spangler, 93, passed away July 31, 2011. A long time resident of Arcadia, Betty had been a high school teacher in Pasadena for over 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carol; son, David; her grandchildren, Kathryn Hickenbottom, Stacy Johnson & Rebecca Boyden, and her great granddaughter, Allison Hickenbottom. A funeral service on 10:00 AM on Tuesday,...
Dennis Randolph Chapman
Jul 30, 2011
CHAPMAN - Dennis Randolph Chapman II (Randy), loving son, brother, uncle and friend was born in Los Angeles CA on May 10, 1963. He died peacefully on July 30, 2011 in Glendale, CA. Randy attended Bradoaks Elementary and Clifton Middle Schools in Monrovia and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1981. He was a Cub Scout, earning the Order of...
Helen Mary Woodcock
Jul 28, 2011
Helen Mary Woodcock, passed away on July 28, 2011 after a long illness. Helen was born in San Diego on October 2, 1925, and she been a teacher in California for over 53 years, with 22 years as principal at St. Rita School in Sierra Madre. After retirement Helen volunteered at Santa Teresita Hospital in Duarte and worked part-time at...
Bernadine Doris Stucki
Jul 25, 2011
Bernadine D. Stucki, 90, passed away on July 25, 2011. A long time resident of Arcadia, Bernadine is survived by her sons, William & Duane Stucki and her grandchildren, Steve, Terri & Stacy. Visitation hours 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 30, will be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH in Monrovia. A graveside...
Joe C. Aceves
Jul 24, 2011
Joe C. Aceves born December 6, 1936 in Los Angeles, Ca, passed away peacefully at his home in South Pasadena on July 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ernestine Aceves; daughters Margo, Margaret and son Mark; their spouses, and grandchildren Emma, Molly, Riley and Matthew. He joined the Air Force in 1955 during the Cold...
Raquel G. Martinez
Jul 20, 2011
Raquel “Vera” G. Martinez, 86, passed away July 20, 2011. Vera is survived by her son, Victor Martinez; daughters, Rachel Martinez Sacramento and Rebeca G. Peters; her grandchildren, Marisol & Diego Sacramento and Bryan & Christopher VanNorden, also by her sister, Maria Licalsi. Visitation hours beginning at 5 PM on Tuesday, July 26 and a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM...
Maryellen H. Lawrence
Jul 10, 2011
Maryellen H. Lawrence, 89, passed away on July 10, 2011 in Arcadia, CA. “Polly” was born on June 15, 1922 in Newport News, VA, the eldest child of Henry and Alice Hoot. She is a graduate of Swarthmore High School in Swarthmore, PA and Oberlin College in Ohio with degrees in history and music. Since 1949, she has resided in...
Pete Christofi
Jul 5, 2011
Pete Christofi, 74, passed away peacefully July 5, 2011 at his home. Pete was a loving and devoted man to his wife, his Church, his family, and the profession he loved so dearly; horse racing, and breeding. He was a member of the Horse Racing Association and was involved with horses for over 55 years. Rarely did a day go...
Anna Mae Lindsay
Jul 5, 2011
A resident of California from 1931 until she was called home to rest by the Lord on July 5, 2011. Anna Mae was born to Walter Lindsay and Sophia Wilson Cobb on December 14, 1908 in Kansas City, KS. She attended and graduated high school in the city of Monrovia. She was married to Nathanial William Fuget, Sr. and gave...
Cecil Thomas Moore
Jul 5, 2011
Cecil “Tom” Thomas Moore was born on March 21, 1923 in Detroit , MI and passed away on July 5, 2011 in Monrovia, CA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Tom began his career with the Pasadena Fire Dept in 1948 and retired after 30 years as Assistant Chief. He is survived by his children Greg (Lili), Dennis...
Ronald Keith Olsen
Jul 1, 2011
Ronald Keith Olsen was born to Donald Gordon Olsen and La Vonn Marchant on March 10, 1933 in Lovell, Wyoming. Ronald served 4 years in the United States Navy. After he became a Barber Stylist and retired after 36 years. He passed away on July 1, 2011 in Monrovia, California. Ronald is survived by his wife Rita T. Olsen; children...
Olivia Heminway Ruth
Jun 30, 2011
RUTH - Olivia Heminway Ruth, of Royal Oaks Manor, Bradbury, CA, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 of natural causes. A native of Newport, RI, Olivia was raised in Vermont at the Church of Our Savior Mission in Killington. She graduated from Pembroke College in Providence, RI, in 1948; and later became a librarian, a career spanning 35 years. She is...
James L. Largent
Jun 29, 2011
James L. Largent passed away peacefully June 29, 2011 with his family by his side after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jim was born January 25, 1932 in Pasadena, where he lived his entire life. After 2 years in the Navy aboard the subtender, USS Orion, Jim joined the Pasadena Fire Department. He retired as Captain with 27 years...
Henry Manuel Monreal
Jun 28, 2011
MONREAL - Henry Manuel Monreal, born into mortal life to Jesus and Soledad Monreal on September 5, 1942 in Casa Blanca, Riverside, CA, passed into eternal life on June 28, 2011 in Upland, CA after a 2 year battle with cancer. Longtime local resident of Azusa and Glendora, a graduate of Azusa High School, class of 1960, and an Associate...
Harry C. Vournas
Jun 27, 2011
Harry C. Vournas passed away peacefully at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure, with his family by his side. Harry was born to Constantine and Diamando Vournas in downtown Los Angeles. Shortly after graduating from UCLA, he took and passed the CPA exam and immediately began working for Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery. He was inducted...
Mimi L. Mency
Jun 21, 2011
Mimi L. Mency, passed away June 21, 2011 at age 74. Mimi was long time Monrovia resident and an active member of the community, particularly with the Monrovia School District. She is survived by her husband, George; daughter, Sherellyn Parent; sister, Lavada Desalles, and her grand and great grandchildren. Visitation hours 5-8 PM on Monday, June 27, will be held...
William Reed Harmon
Jun 19, 2011
William Reed Harmon March 23, 1939 — June 19, 2011 William Reed Harmon, 72, known by all as “Bill,” was loved for his compassion and friendship to many. A practicing attorney in Pasadena for more than 40 years, he enjoyed his chosen career and devoted himself to his practice. He was honest in all his dealings with clients and friends,...
Ruth M. Topping
Jun 18, 2011
Ruth M. Topping, 90, passed away June 18, 2011 in Monrovia, CA. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, brother, Dene, and sister, Hazel. Ruth is survived by her brothers, Merle, Ray, and Clifford; sisters, Betty and Ula Mae; niece, Cathy; nephews, Woody and Bill; and many other nieces and nephews. Viewing will begin at 8:30 AM and the funeral...
Betty Blanche Browder
Jun 17, 2011
Betty Moomau Browder (1916-2011): Betty began life in Urbana, Illinois, the daughter of Cliff and Blanche Webber Moomau. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1934. In 1941, in Urbana, she married G. Norman Kennedy, originally of Pasadena, California. During World War II, Betty worked for the OSS in Washington D.C. After the war, the couple returned to Illinois where...
Frank Louis Aurino
Jun 11, 2011
Frank Louis Aurino, 93, passed away June 11, 2011 in Arcadia, CA. Frank is survived by his niece, Rosemary Francisco and her three children, Michael, Noelle and Marissa; as well as many nieces and nephews in New York and great great nieces and nephews here in California. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Nicole Aurino. Frank was a wonderful...