ST. CYR - Laurence J. St. Cyr, 88, passed away on April 20, 2009. A long time resident of Monrovia, Larry had been a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, a retired employee of Acme General Hardware Company, and a WWII Army Veteran of Normandy. He is survived by his nephews, Robert & Kenneth St. Cyr, and friends. Graveside services,...
DORMAN - Dudley Duncan Dorman, 94, survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Billie. One of that last surviving WWII veterans, enlisted U.S. Navy, December 7, 1941, served with distinction until V.J. Day. Grocer, restaurateur, and friend to all who met him. Dudley died April 16, 2009. Services: April 29, 2009, 1:00 PM at Douglass & Zook...
Frances Violet Watkins, 95, longtime resident of Arcadia, passed away April 14, 2009. She is survived by her children, Lawrence S. Watkins, John B. Watkins III, Leslie R. Watkins and Vernon D. Watkins. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, 10:30 AM at Church of the Transfiguration, 1881 First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006, (626)445-3340.
Edward Owens McGinnis, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Ross and Mary McGinnis. He served faithfully in the United States Marines during World War II and was wounded in combat in Okinawa, Japan and awarded the purple heart, he was dedicated to his country and was...
Adolfo Mercado was born May 25, 1929, and peacefully passed away April 26, 2009. He served with pride in the United States Army, United States Navy, as well as many years in the Reserves. He retired after 36 years as a federal service employee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, MaryEllen Mercado, his children sons, Michael Mercado...
MARTINEZ - Tony P. Martinez of Monrovia, a beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, passed away April 4, 2009. He was born July 28, 1919 in Escondido, CA. He is survived by his wife Rose of 64 years; children, Rosemary (Joe) Olivas, Cecilia (John) Grajeda, Anthony Martinez, Margaret (Larry) Varela, Michael (Connie) Martinez, and Andrew Martinez; 22 grandchildren; 12...
COLLINS - Douglas M. Collins, born May 15, 1944 in Printiss, Mississippi, passed away March 31, 2009 in Downey, CA at the age of 64. Doug attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, played varsity football and graduated June 1962. He resided in the Monrovia-Duarte area for the remainder of his life. Doug was an avid sports fan and loved...
Corrine T. Garcia passed away on March 23, 2009. She is survived by her seven children (Kerri, Edward, Nina, Jami, Mari, Frank, and Richard) 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is also survived by her two sisters, Mary and Margie. Corrine touched many people in her 70 years of life but her lasting legacy is the love she gave...
Cassandra Lynn McLaughlin, born October 21, 1962 passed away March 15, 2009. Beloved mother, sister, and daughter. She is survived by her children Sean and Madalyn Feld, her mother Virginia McLaughlin and her sisters Margaret Atkinson, Elizabeth Mclaughlin, and Jennifer Bell. A memorial service will be held Friday March 20, 2009 , 11:00am at St. Luke's Catholic Church located at...
Mary Moore, was born in Long Beach, California on May 6, 1924, passed away in Arcadia, California on March 14, 2009. Mary had many joys in her life and loved gardening and antiques. Along with a love for music, Mary played the piano and had a beautiful voice. She also was a longtime volunteer at Santa Teresita Hospital, longtime member...
Zella Grisaffi passed away March 6, 2009 in Arcadia, CA. She was born in Beaumont, TX on August 12, 1917. She is survived by seven neices and nephews. A Viewing will be held at Chapel of Remembrance Friday, March 13, 2009 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. A vigil will follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held Saturday, March 14,...
De La Garza - Felicia "Jeannie" De La Garza, was reunited with her beloved husband Richard on March 4, 2009 at 11:35PM. She is survived by her son, Rich & Shelley De La Garza; grandchildren, Julia and Patrick; siblings, Carol, Alex & Lynda, and Charlie & Rosie; sister-in-laws, Olivia, Rozzie, and Lizzie; in-laws, Olivia and Lupe Arreaga; and many family...
Raymond Lowell Park, passed away at home in his wife's arms on March 4, 2009. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Anita Park; mother, Iva Park; brothers, Gordon, Leonard, and Ronald Park; brother-in-law, Randy Gabbett; sister-in-law, Carolyn Miller; and mother-in-law, Mildred Gabbett. Memorial Service will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 10:00 AM. He truly was a...
Ana Felisa Baramdyka was born on June 17, 1910 Zipaquira, Colombia. She passed away on March 3, 2009 in Pasadena, California.She was 98 years old. A visitation is scheduled for Monday March 9, 2009 from 4:00pm-8:00pm, with a Rosary at 7:00pm. A funeral service will be Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 11:00am Both are to take place at the Chapel...
Corry Marien was born June 19, 1918 Padang, Indonesia. Passed away February 24, 2009 at her home in Temple City, California. She was 90 years old. A funeral mass will be held at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Temple City on Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 11:00am. before interment we will pass her home where she resided for more than...
F. Fred Frobose, 80, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. Fred was a family man who enjoyed golfing, gardening (especially his tomatoes), loved to work and had projects going all the time, and since the age of 7 raced pigeons in New Jersey & California. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Grace; children, Carolyn (Dennis)...
Karl Zitzka, was born in Yugoslavia on September 7, 1928, and passed away at home on February 21, 2009, in Temple City, California. He is survived by his two siblings and close friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Chapel of Remembrance Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1...
Eugene “Gene” Davis, of Arcadia, 78, died February 20, 2009. He was born on August 3, 1930 in Liberal, Kansas. He was a school teacher at Kranz Intermediate School in El Monte, California; he retired from teaching in 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the California Retired Teachers Association, Oakley V.F.W. Post 2981, Oakley IOOF...
Rosa Velia Hinojoza, was born in Durango, Mexico on April 18, 1940 and passed away on February 19, 2009 in San Gabriel, California. Rosa was a chef and worked at the San Gabriel Mission for many years. She is survived by daughter, Gabriela Hinojoza; grandson, Cristobal Ureña; and many other relatives in Mexico. A rosary will be held on Thursday,...
Patrick J. Wye, 76, passed away peacefully in Sierra Madre, CA. He was born in England to Alfred and Maud Wye. He is survived by his wife, Indrani Wye, and 3 children. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:00am held at the Church of the Assension, 25 East Laurel Avenue, in Sierra Madre. The casket will be...