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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
James W. Morton
Jan 19, 2010
MORTON - James W. “Jim” Morton, 80, passed away Jan. 19, 2010. Jim was the loving husband of Rosemary (nee Danner) for 58 years; wonderful brother of Lois (Jack) Ernst, Judy (Dick) Brueneman, and Ken (Nan) Morton and brother-in-law of Susan (Richard) Paston; beloved father of Laurie Morton, Jeff (AJ) Morton, Bill (Trish) Morton, and Julie (Ryan) Bolger, dear grandfather...
Earl Eugene Pearson
Jan 17, 2010
EARL E. PEARSON Longtime Sierra Madre resident Earl Eugene "Pete" Pearson passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2010. Pete was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Fremont High School, he later served in the US Navy and retired as a Captain after 31 years of service with the Los Angles City Fire Department. Pete was...
James J. Ryan
Jan 17, 2010
Jim Ryan, former Sr. VP/General Manager of Automotive Operations for BMW of No. America, died at Arcadia Methodist Hospital at age 67. Jim’s career in the car business began as a boy, when he swept floors in his grandfather’s Chrysler Plymouth dealership in MA. After graduating from Stevens Institute of Technology in NJ with both an undergraduate and graduate degree,...
Edward C. Hagerott
Jan 16, 2010
Ed Hagerott, a devoted Catholic, husband and father, passed away on January 16, 2010 at his home in Sierra Madre after a brave battle against lung cancer. He was 71. Ed was born in Bismarck, North Dakota and raised in nearby Mandan, where he developed his lifelong passions of fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He left North Dakota after high...
Frances Cecilia Miller
Jan 14, 2010
In Loving Memory of Frances C. Miller, born July 12, 1929 in Waterbury, CT. Died in Arcadia on January 14, 2010. She worked for many years at the Turf Club Restaurant at Santa Anita Race Track. Survived by her daughter, Linda Brown (Dennis); sons Garry and Dennis (Shaline); and two grandsons, Ryan and Kevin Brown. Preceded in death by her...