Elisa Martinez

Elisa Martinez

Sep 24, 2025

Elisa Martinez, 93, born on July 06, 1932, in Valparaiso, ZAC, Mexico, passed away September 24, 2025. She resided in Duarte, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Stephen J. McCarthy

Stephen J. McCarthy

Sep 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen John McCarthy.

Stephen McCarthy was born on July 1, 1950, in Sacramento, California, to John and Jean McCarthy. He has a sister, Susan, and a brother, Scott. The McCarthy family moved to Pasadena, California, in 1959. He attended John Muir High School from 1964–1968 and went on to...

Gary Hemingway

Gary Hemingway

Sep 22, 2025

Gary Dean Hemingway

August 1, 1953 – September 22, 2025

The most kind, gentle soul left this earth in the early morning of September 22, 2025.

Gary Dean Hemingway was born on August 1, 1953, to Patricia and Robert Hemingway at the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, Ca. As a young boy, he was very active in Monrovia Youth Baseball League. The...

Yolanda Lechuga

Yolanda Lechuga

Sep 18, 2025

Yolanda Lechuga, 88, born on September 01, 1937, in , CDMX, Mexico, passed away September 18, 2025. She resided in Monrovia, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

James Sands

James Sands

Sep 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jim Sands

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Sands, aged 83, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Arcadia, California. Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who made Monrovia his home for more than 55 years.

Born on January 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jim proudly served his country...

Carole Scoon

Carole Scoon

Sep 11, 2025

Carole Lorraine Scoon passed away on September 11, 2025 in Monrovia, California. She was born on December 30, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Frances and Archibald McMillan. Carole was the third of six children. She grew up in Winnipeg, and graduated from Kelvin High School. She was interested in health and science from a young age and began nurses...

Chuck Ornelas

Chuck Ornelas

Sep 9, 2025

Chuck Ornelas, 69, born on April 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away September 09, 2025. He resided in Glendora, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Scott Neeley

Scott Neeley

Sep 8, 2025

Go Fund Me Link For Scott: https://gofund.me/6844a53ce

Scott Peterson Neeley was born December 7th, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second child of Kenneth and Nola Neeley. He had 5 beloved siblings: Robert, Brian, Mathew, Nanette, and Nathan. Scotts Father worked in Seville Spain for 3 years where Scott attended elementary school in Spain and his mother Nola was his...

Chris Dragan

Chris Dragan

Sep 6, 2025

Chris Dragan, 70, born on June 12, 1955, in Alhambra, CA, United States, passed away September 06, 2025. He resided in Monrovia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Kea Martin

Kea Martin

Sep 4, 2025

Kea Martin, 81, born on October 31, 1943, in Pasadena, CA, United States, passed away September 04, 2025. He resided in Glendora, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

John Russell, Jr.

John Russell, Jr.

Aug 30, 2025

John Russell, Jr., 62, born on September 03, 1962, in Knoxville, TN, United States, passed away August 30, 2025. He resided in Pasadena, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Colleen Brennan

Colleen Brennan

Aug 30, 2025

With reverence, and in observance of a meaningful life, we must convey that Colleen Marie Brennan, born Colleen Marie Harrigan, has passed away Saturday, August 30th, at the age of 93.  She was born on January 9th, 1932, in Pasadena (she enjoyed telling people about how it snowed that day in Pasadena!), and was a lifelong Californian, growing up in...

Sharon Erickson

Sharon Erickson

Aug 27, 2025

Sharon Erickson, 69, born on September 04, 1955, in Corona, CA, United States, passed away August 27, 2025. She resided in Duarte, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Josephine Sanchez

Josephine Sanchez

Aug 25, 2025

Josephine Sanchez, 101, born on June 09, 1924, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away August 25, 2025. She resided in Duarte, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Marie Sullivan

Marie Sullivan

Aug 21, 2025

Marie (Zarembski) Sullivan, a Chicago native who found her cherished community in Sierra Madre, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. She joins her beloved husband of 56 years, William "Bill" Sullivan, who passed away in 2011.

Marie was just 22 when she met Bill in Chicago. They married in 1955 and, in 1963, embarked on a new adventure,...

Norvelle Harris, MD

Norvelle Harris, MD

Aug 20, 2025

Norvelle Harris, MD, 93, born on February 20, 1932, in Bombay, India, passed away August 20, 2025. She resided in Arcadia, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Betty Creedon

Betty Creedon

Aug 19, 2025

Betty Creedon, 91, born on July 25, 1934, in , MN, United States, passed away August 19, 2025. She resided in Monrovia, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Robert Paladino

Robert Paladino

Aug 17, 2025

Robert Paladino, 76, born on April 10, 1949, in Lawrence, MA, United States, passed away August 17, 2025. He resided in Temple City, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.

Jill Wagner

Jill Wagner

Aug 3, 2025

Jill Hisey Wagner, a Sierra Madre resident for more than 70 years, passed away Aug. 3 at the British Homes retirement community in Sierra Madre. She was 91.Jill was active with her husband, Howard, in the annual Sierra Madre Arts Festival for many years and was active in fund-raising campaigns for the Sierra Madre Public Library when Howard was a...

Lupe Romero

Lupe Romero

Aug 1, 2025

Lupe Romero, 91, was born on December 27, 1933, and passed away August 01, 2025.

A native Californian, born and raised in the City of Monrovia, he lived his life caring and providing for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Consuelo Romero, and by his three children; Rosalie and her husband Juan, Marguerite and her partner Greg,...