Tommie Ruth Robbins
Apr 1, 2010
Tommie Ruth Robbins, born August 14, 1926 in Timpson, Texas. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Madie Bell and Earl Irvin Mayfield. She had three older brothers; Millard, Vernon, and Mike. They all grew up in East Texas. She met the love of her life, Homer, at Western Union in Houston and married on August 17, 1946...
Harold E. Phelps
Mar 28, 2010
Harold E.Phelph, Jr. November 29, 1933 - March 28, 2010 Devoted Son, Husband, Father and Grandfather. Born in Los Angeles to Harold E. Phelps, Sr. and Ivy Gee Phelps. Graduate of LA High Class of 1951. Served as missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1954-1956 in the Spanish-American mission. Graduate of Cal State LA. Married his...
Daniel Holguin
Mar 24, 2010
Daniel Holguin was born on November 26, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away on March 24, 2010 in San Gabriel, CA. Daniel is survived by his loving wife Mary; his daughters Lisa and Mary; grandchildren Paul, Samantha, Jason, Jeffrey, Sarah and Lorena and great grandchildren Aprian, Celest, Jason, Anavay and Jaylene. Visitation will be held on April 6,...
Lillias Ann Coombs
Mar 19, 2010
Lillias Ann (Doony) Wilson Coombs passed away on March 19, 2010. She was born in Monrovia on July 18, 1928, the youngest of Henry and Lillias Macdonald Wilson’s seven children. In Jr. High she met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Coombs, and they married on June 13, 1948. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage, until Dick’s death...
Mildred Best Dexter
Mar 13, 2010
DEXTER - Mildred B. “Millie” Dexter, 92, passed away March 13, 2010. A native of California, Millie was born in El Centro, moved to San Bernardino with her parents in her teens, then to Monrovia in the early 1950s. Millie was a retired school counselor for Glendora schools, and she was active in many Monrovia clubs and organizations. She had...
Paul V. Verburg
Mar 13, 2010
Paul Vernon Verburg passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 13th, 2010 in San Gabriel, CA at the Fernview Convalescent Hospital. He will be remembered by the goodness of his heart, his compassion, his care for others, and a constant interest in the community, sports, and activities of the youth. He was born on April 29, 1922 at Coutts,...
Edna Louise Olsen
Mar 9, 2010
OLSON - Edna “Louise” Olson, 88, passed away March 9, 2010. Louise had been a long time resident of Sierra Madre, and a member of the Sierra Madre Senior Club. She survived by her daughter, Ingrid, and son, Richard. Graveside services and interment on Tuesday, March 23 will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery where her beloved husband, Robert,...
Donald L. Callahan
Mar 5, 2010
Donald L. Callahan, born September 15, 1927, in Quincy, IL to Wesley and Edith (Hickey) Callahan, he married Julia Orleans April 14, 1951 at St. John's Church in Peoria, IL (divorced in 1966). She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents. Also surviving are his four children; David Callahan (Karol, deceased) of Pekin, IL, Richard Callahan (Louise) in...
Gary Collier Steffens
Feb 28, 2010
Gary Collier Steffens, 65, son of Kenneth Collier Steffens, Naomi Lilly Smith and Euhlan G. Smith, was born November 7, 1944 in Springfield, MO and died February 28, 2010 from heart failure at his home in Temple City, CA. He graduated from South High School in Bakersfield, CA and Brigham Young University in Provo, UT with a B.A. in Business...
Mary Kuether
Feb 28, 2010
KUETHER - Mary Kuether, 84, passed away February 28, 2010. Mary had been a long time resident of Arcadia, a retired employee of San Gabriel Community Hospital, and a devoted mother to her surviving children, Darlene Sherman, Kathleen Daum & Mary Lynn Wright, as well as those who preceded her in death, Arlene, Carolyn & Arthur Jr. Mary is also...
Angelina Freund
Feb 26, 2010
Angelina Freund flourished until the age of 101. She was born in New York City on February 13th, 1909 to Joseph and Maria Leonardi and was preceded in death by her husband, William A Freund and her son, William J. Freund. Upon retiring from Western Union in New York in 1962, she moved to California with her husband. She had...
Mary C. Mcbroom
Feb 25, 2010
Mary C. McBroom, 102, passed away February 25, 2010. A long time resident of Pasadena, Mary had also been a volunteer for the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia for over 25 years. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Johnson and Patricia McBroom; her grandson, Erik, and great granddaughter, Ryan. Memorial Services at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 27 will...
Betty Jo Rose
Feb 6, 2010
Betty Jo Alderfer Rose, age 62, principal of East Heritage Elementary School, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, February 6, 2010. Her walk with Jesus was evident in her love for her family and friends, carrying over into all areas of her life. She was passionate about giving all children the best education possible, and was committed to excellence in all...
Eugene A. Medrano
Feb 4, 2010
MEDRANO - Eugene A. Medrano, 67, passed away February 4, 2010. Gene, who was born in Monrovia, had been the owner of Rancho Duarte Florist with his wife, Maryrose, for over 30 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41-years, and their daughters, Stacy (Hugh) Cantwell and Brittney Medrano. A vigil service was held at St. Joseph’s Chapel...
Jacqueline H. Rubin
Jan 25, 2010
RUBIN - Jacqueline “Jacki” Rubin passed away suddenly Jan. 25. Jacki was originally from London, England, and was married there to her beloved husband of 54 years. Jacki had a good sense of humor. She loved Impressionist art, traveling, and enjoyed needlepoint embroidery. Jacki is survived by her husband, Howard M. Rubin; daughter, Beverly J. (Christopher P.) Goldrup; friends, Felicia...
Paul Joseph Trejo
Jan 24, 2010
Paul Joseph Trejo was born on February 5, 1965 and passed away on January 24, 2010. Paul was a long time employee and friend to the Duarte Wal-Mart family. He is survived by his loving wife Lisa; sisters Susan, Cynthia and Valerie; brothers Frank, Ernie and Adrian. A viewing will be held on January 28, 2010 from 4:00pm - 8:00...
C. Lamar Mayer
Jan 24, 2010
C. Lamar Mayer was born May 5, 1927 in Fountain Green, Utah. He passed away on January 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeannine Ezell Mayer, his four children; Kenneth R. Mayer of Bellevue, WA, VaLynn Melzer of Orem, UT, Brent L. Mayer of Anderson, CA and Tami J. Mayer of Stevenson Ranch, CA. He...
John C. Evans
Jan 22, 2010
John C. Evans, 84, passed away January 22, 2010. An Arcadia resident, John was a retired data processor of 59 years with TransAmerica. He is survived by his wife, Angeline; sons, Mark (Linda), Brock, Paul (Jeanette), Dean, and Jay (Lisa) Evans; his sister, Mary Jane Grossman, and six grandchildren. A Vigil Service at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 25, and...
Timothy J. Sullivan
Jan 20, 2010
Timothy J. Sullivan, 62, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2010. Tim was recently preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, on July 25, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Thyrza Sullivan; his sisters, Terry Parker, Carolyn Holmes, and Cynthia Scoble, two step brothers, and five children. Services are pending, please call for information. Care entrusted to the Douglass...
Velia Rodriguez
Jan 20, 2010
Velia Rodriguez born on March, 1, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. She Passed away January 20, 2010 Bullhead City, Arizona. Survived by her children; two daughters; Lucy Baxter, Mary Petersen, two sons; Freddy Sandoval, Michael Sandoval, grandchildren; Kristy Saunders, Alan Sandoval, Michael Petersen, Natalie Petersen, Elyse Petersen, Joseph Sandoval, Steven Sandoval, Nick Alexander, Yanni Alexander, and great grandchildren; Ethan Hinds, Annie...