Elton Lawrence Collins Jr. was born on March 11, 1960 at Monrovia Hospital, to Elinor Sanders and Elton Collins Sr. Elton Jr. attended Duarte High School before deciding to aid with the family business Collins and Sons Rubbish. Elton Jr. joined the marines and served from 1978 to 1984, while there he acquired a rifle marksmen badge before being discharged.
Elton...
Michelle Zavala, 62, born on May 09, 1962, in Pasadena, CA, United States, passed away August 20, 2024. She resided in Pasadena, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.
Julie Selders, 76, born in September, 1947, passed away quietly in her home on August 18, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Julie is survived by her 4 children, Katie, Casey, Peter, and Bonnie, her 4 grandchildren, Liam, Autumn, Erik and Ryan and her great-granddaughter Charlotte. She also has a surviving brother Peter and multiple nieces and nephews.
Julie loved...
James Bishop, 68, born on April 03, 1956, in , Missouri, United States, passed away August 17, 2024. He resided in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.
Hermine Albine Bafiera, 79, affectionately known as Mina, passed away on August 16th, 2024. She resided in Duarte, CA at the time of her passing.
Hermine was born to Catarina and Albine Matko on November 8th, 1944 in Mureck, Austria and was the eldest of 3 siblings (Irene Matko and Daniel Matko).
Hermine’s love extended to her four children, Catherine (Ann) Riley,...
Earl Valentine Johnston, 85, died peacefully, Thursday, 8/15/24 in his home in Duarte, CA. His funeral service will be held on Friday, 9/6/24 at Douglas & Zook Mortuary in Monrovia, CA, at 1:00 P.M. The reception to follow is at The V.F.W., Monrovia, CA, at 3:30 P.M.
Earl was born on June 13, 1939, in Cobden, Ontario, Canada, to Samuel and...
Judy Novell, 87, born on June 18, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away August 11, 2024. 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.
Bill Tice, long time resident of Sierra Madre, passed away August 7th, 2024, at the age of 85, just shy of his 86th birthday. Bill was born on August 26, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy, older brother, Jim, and younger sister, Bobby Jo.
Bill joined the Army after high school...
Wayne M. Huerta, 63, born on April 24, 1961, in Santa Monica, CA, United States, passed away August 2, 2024. 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.
Gail Quesenberry, 86, born on September 26, 1937, passed away on July 28, 2024. She resided in Gilbert, AZ at the time of her passing. Prior to that she lived in La Verne, CA where she was a devoted wife to John Archer Quesenberry, Jr. As a military mom, Gail loved raising her three daughters - Jane Frazier (m. Ted...
Paul Luke, 72, born on December 10, 1951, passed away July 21, 2024. He resided in Arcadia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.
Bert McKenna, Jr., 87, born on August 14, 1936, in San Francisco, CA, United States, passed away July 18, 2024. He resided in Arcadia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.
Armida Gradias, 77, born on August 19, 1946, in Cananea, SON, Mexico, passed away July 17, 2024. 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.
Armida Gradias, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. Peacefully passed away on July...
Marina Isabel Flores Villibord de Almendarez lived to 91, passing away after a summer thunderstorm rained down on Los Angeles. An indomitable, complex, sweet, and cheeky woman, Marina was born in Honduras, where she lived a beautiful childhood on the island of Roatán and lived a storied life in La Ceiba and San Pedro Sula before she moved to the...
Robert McCreary, was born on January 28, 1931, in Bridgeport, Ohio to Francis and Angela McCreary. His siblings were older brothers Bill (Mac) and Don and younger sister Margaret Dean. All went to St. Anthony's Catholic grade school down the hill from the family home where, in the 8th grade, Bob would be seated in front of the girl who...
Dorothy Brkich, 87, born on September 13, 1936, in Detroit, MI, United States, passed away July 10, 2024. She resided in Orange, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.
Miriam “Mimi” Knight was born to Ernest and Laura Renaud on Coombs Street in Southbridge, MA. She was a graduate of Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge. Before her marriage to Wilson F. Knight, she was head teller at Southbridge Savings Bank. After her move to California, Mimi started a new career as operating room secretary and scheduler for...
Kenneth Hussey, 61, born on January 06, 1963, in Subic Bay, Philippines, passed away July 08, 2024. 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.
Cecile "Cissy" Hasselbrink, 82, born on July 15, 1941, in Fairfield, AL, United States, passed away July 05, 2024. 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. She is survived by her sons Charlie (Monrovia, California), Dan (Concord, California), and Roger (Fort...
Daniel Vernon Hyde was born on May 15, 1947 in Fresno, California. He died on July 3, 2024 in Bradbury, California.
He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Peggy Hyde, as well as his brother, Stephen Henry Hyde. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his daughter, Lauren Frances Hyde; his son, Patrick Hazeltine Hyde; and his brother, Jeffrey Harnish...