Jean Bishop Gibson
Apr 22, 2013
Jean Bishop Gibson, 89, passed away on April 22, 2013 at her home, the Terraces at Park Marino, in Pasadena. Jean was born in Altus, Oklahoma on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1924. She moved to California at the age of 6. Jean, widow of James Gibson, is survived by her three children, Peggygene Outsen, Terry Bishop and Rebecca Bishop, her...
Frank W. Mossbarger
Apr 12, 2013
Frank W. Mossbarger June 30, 1923 ' April 12, 2013 Francis Wilbur Mossbarger, 89 years old, passed away peacefully in Bradbury, CA on April 12, 2013. He was born June 30, 1923 in Mandeville, MO at home to Wilbur Eli Mossbarger and Mary Bernice Shea. Frank spent his childhood on the farm in Mandeville, MO along with his sisters Ellmary...
Sally Ann Rausch
Mar 19, 2013
Sally Ann Rausch, (Mary Sarah Ann Kleppick) 73 years old, passed away at her home in West Covina, CA on March 19, 2013, after a long illness. She was born, Mary Sarah Ann Kleppick on July 21, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, to Joseph Kleppick and Jessie Mary Starr. She grew up in Greenfield, PA and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...
Robert Lee Brown
Mar 15, 2013
Robert Lee Brown passed away at his home in Gardiner, OR on March 15, 2013. Bob was born on August 10, 1950 in Pasadena, CA and made his home in Monrovia until his retirement. In 1967 he proudly joined the U. S. Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. Bob is survived by his four daughters and sons in law, Tricia...
Russell E. Vest
Mar 14, 2013
Russell E. Vest, 59, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 14, 2013. A long time resident of Monrovia, and an MHS Graduate of 1971, Russ is survived by his sister, Patricia Griott, his brother, Jerry Vest, and their families. A service in celebration of his life is pending. Care entrusted to the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH in Monrovia.
Irena Kudirka
Mar 13, 2013
Our dear mother, Irene Kudirka, passed away on March 13, 2013, at the age of 85. Irene was born in Kybartas, Lithuania on June 21, 1927. Together with her parents, Andreas and Berta Giedrys and older brother, Eugene, Irene moved to Kaunas, Lithuania where she spent her youth and attended school. During the Second World War, her father was a...
Bernard Mcdermott
Mar 13, 2013
Bernard McDermott passed away March 13, 2013. He was born in England on January 30, 1920; served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II, and was active in numerous ministries within the Catholic Church. Bernie was predeceased by his wife, Hildagard, and he was a loving father to his seven children: Dennis, Kevin, Mary, Anne, John, Joan...
Elbert Eugene Souders
Mar 4, 2013
Elbert E. Souders Nov. 28, 1918 - March 4, 2013 Elbert E. Souders died in Arcadia California on Monday, March 4, 2013, age 94, peacefully, in his sleep at his home surrounded by his family. Elbert was married to Irene and had two children, Scott and Elb. Elbert attended numerous universities including Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Southern California, and...
Fred Conrey
Mar 4, 2013
Deacon Fred Conrey, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2013. Born on October 30, 1932, Fred worked for Unocal for 44 years, served for the Pasadena TOR “white suits” for 15 years, and after being ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church in 1990 he served at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Monrovia. He is survived by...
Gladys Dorothy Bogle
Feb 25, 2013
Gladys Dorothy Bogle, 90, passed away on February 25, 2013. Gladys is survived by her sons, Bruce and Gary Bogle; her daughters, Karen Bogle and Diane Lokar; also by 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Visitation hours 5-7 pm on Wednesday, March 6 will be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance Funeral Home...
Jose Jurado
Feb 22, 2013
Jose “Chepe” Jurado Nov 02, 1935 Feb 22, 2013 Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, left to join the Navy at the age of 17 during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, son, and grandson. He married Armandina Alvarado after completing his military service. From humble beginnings and through many struggles...
Mary Isabelle Zelasko
Jan 30, 2013
Mary Isabelle Zelasko, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. A native of California and a long time resident of Monrovia, Isabelle is survived by her niece, Susan Gallegos, and many friends. Visitation hours beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5 and a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM will both be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of...
Felicidad Santamaria
Jan 30, 2013
Felicidad Santamaria, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She is survived by her Sons,Wilfrido & Serafin Santamaria; her daughters, Veronica Levin & Aletha Bailey, as well as her many grand and great grandchildren. Visitation hours 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 1, will held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance in Monrovia. A funeral mass...
James M. Hegarty
Jan 22, 2013
James M. Hegarty, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. A fomer long time resident of Alhambra, Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Barbara; his sons, Patrick, Thomas & James Hegarty; his daughter, Joan Lopez; brother, Jerry; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass at 10 AM on Saturday, January 26 will be held...
Richard James Steele
Jan 21, 2013
Richard “Spark” James Steele, age 80, passed away January 21, 2013 in Monrovia, CA. He was the former owner of Carburetor Engineering in Pasadena, which was a family business for 63 years. Spark loved traveling to the mountains and the desert to enjoy the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob, Dutch and Norma; and niece, Susan....
Joseph Benjamin Earl
Jan 15, 2013
Joseph Benjamin “Ben” Earl, 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2013. Ben was born in Chicago but lived most of his storied life in Southern California. He graduated from Flintridge Prep, then attended Stanford University as WWII began. In his sophomore year Ben had joined the Navy who sent him to Caltech to complete his civil engineering...
Virginia Frances Askren
Jan 13, 2013
Virginia Frances Rodebeck Askren was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 16, 1930, and passed away January 13, 2013. Virginia attended Butler University before graduating from Indiana University in 1952 with a liberal arts degree. She and Paul Askren were married on August 31, 1952, and moved to Albuquerque for two years while he was stationed there in the Air...
Joseph A. Nohejl
Jan 12, 2013
Joseph "Joe" A. Nohejl, age 89, passed away January 12, 2013. He is survived by his children, Joseph M. Nohejl and Mary Nohejl; and a host of other family members and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance. His funeral will also be held...
Margie Grasha
Jan 12, 2013
Margie Grasha, life long resident of North Hollywood/Burbank, passed away January 12, 2013 at home surrounded by her family, due to acute leukemia. She was 86. Margie was born January 21, 1926 to Frank and Mary Mizerak in Martin, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of six children and married WW II veteran, Frank L. Grasha, November 26, 1949. Margie worked...
Richard R. Stueve
Jan 9, 2013
Richard R. Stueve, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Meda and his daughter Patricia. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Rev. Allen) Schroeder, and his son, Richard W. (Penelope) Stueve; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. Richard was born in Frohna, MO and moved to Southern...