Mary Venetta Luther
Jan 2, 2013
Mary Venetta Luther, 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2013. Mary was born in Hutchinson, MN on March 10, 1915 to Agnes & Henry Felepe. Upon graduation in 1935 from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Economics she married her college sweetheart, William H. Luther. Mary Venetta and William Luther founded Luther Investment Inc....
Charles H. Ettensperger
Jan 1, 2013
After 87 years of life, Charlie went home to God on January 1, 2013. He was born on August 2, 1925, in Sierra Madre, CA to Carl and Mary Ettensperger. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Rodgers) Ettensperger, six children, and grandchildren. In his early years, he owned and operated Mountain View Dairy, Monrovia. Charlie married...
Joseph Gregory Wigginton
Dec 26, 2012
Joseph Gregory Wigginton, age 79, passed away December 26, 2012 in Pasadena, CA. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but lived the majority of his years in California and Nevada. He was the first of 5 children born to Joseph C. and Mary Wigginton. Joe spent his teenage years in Huntington Beach. He was a graduate of Huntington Beach High...
Samuel A. Migliore
Dec 25, 2012
Samuel Albert Migliore, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, June, who had died on May 19, 2012. A Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31 will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Arcadia. Inurnment at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills will be held at...
Robert Wesley Fisher
Dec 20, 2012
Robert Wesley Fisher, 93, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. A former long time resident of Monrovia, Robert had been a Post Office employee for many years later moving to the Oakland area. Robert is survived by his brother, William; sisters, Arlene & Vivian; four grandchildren, Gina, Clifton, Jonathan & Christopher Jones; his ten great grandchildren, Stacia, Blair, Tasha, Bethany,...
Leonard E. Tyler
Dec 20, 2012
Leonard Ellis "Jim" Tyler, 98, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. A long time resident of Torrance, Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne & Mary Tyler; his step children, Diane & Steve; his brother Francis; granddaughters, Renee, Sarah & Julianne; step grandchildren, Buddy & Cody, and a niece, Jeanie. A graveside service at 12:00 PM on Friday,...
Vern Smith Bullington
Dec 10, 2012
Vern Smith Bullington passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 10, 2012. He had been born in South Dakota on June 17, 1925 and has lived in Duarte, California since 1949. Vern’s bright positive personality touched everyone he knew, and his easy going nature was an added benefit in his insurance work for Prudential for over...
Vern Smith Bullington
Dec 10, 2012
Vern Smith Bullington passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 10, 2012. He had been born in South Dakota on June 17, 1925 and has lived in Duarte, CA since 1949. Vern’s bright positive personality touched everyone he knew, and his easy going nature was an added benefit in his insurance work for Prudential for over...
Jessie Luera Fonseca
Dec 2, 2012
Jessie Luera Fonseca, life long resident of Duarte, passed away December 2, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was 92. She was born February 4, 1920 to Norberto and Tiburcia Luera in Rocktown, Duarte and wed May 25, 1946 to Tony Fonseca in Monrovia. Jessie began working as a housekeeper at age 16. During World War II, she...
William Copland Brooks
Nov 29, 2012
William “Bill” Copland Brooks, age 83, passed away November 29, 2012 in Arcadia, CA. He was a US Army Veteran and Monrovia resident for 35 years. Bill was very active in his community and was generous in volunteering his time. He was a member of the Arcadia American Legion, the Monrovia VFW, and the Duarte Elks Lodge #1427 for over...
Kathryn J. Garrity
Nov 20, 2012
Kathryn J. Garrity was born on November 27, 1923 and passed away on November 20, 2012. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Kathryn attended Bishop Conety High School in Highland Park. Kathryn married John Bradley Garrity on July 17, 1948 and the two were married for 51 years. An active member for over 50 years at Annunciation Catholic Church, Kathryn was...
Marie A. Schmitt
Nov 17, 2012
Marie Anna (Kioebge) Schmitt, M.D., a resident of Arcadia for over 59 years, passed away November 17, 2012 at the age of 93. Marie is survived by her children, William J. Schmitt and his wife Lori, Frederic “Fritz” P. Schmitt and his wife Bernie, and Anne M. Schmitt; her grandchildren, Megan, Kaitlyn, Edward, Frederic Jr., Samantha, Emily, Jordan, Parker, numerous...
Orville George Kniep
Nov 11, 2012
Orville George Kniep was born on March 16, 1931 in Arcadia, CA and passed away in Azusa, CA on November 11, 2012. Orville was a career carpenter, but dedicated his life to serving as a volunteer at his church and its related charities. His memorial service will be held at his home church that he helped build, Our Savior Lutheran...
William Delmere Mathis
Oct 20, 2012
William Delmere Mathis Sr passed away peacefully on October 20, 2012 at age 95. Born in Missouri, he traveled to California at age 7 and lived in Pasadena-Duarte-Bradbury-Monrovia. He was a veteran of World War II. After graduating from Caltech with a degree in civil engineering, he worked at James M. Montgomery for some 40 years. Bill was instrumental with...
John Paul Curry
Oct 19, 2012
John Paul Curry, beloved husband, father and grandfather was born on April 26, 1914 in French Creek, WV, and died at his home in Monrovia, CA on October 19, 2012. He was a college business school instructor, a successful independent business man, and a high-school mathematics teacher in his native West Virginia for 35 years, and retired to Monrovia with...
James Theodore Halkias
Oct 2, 2012
James Theodore Halkias passed away peacefully in the evening of October 2, 2012, in his home in Pasadena, California. Jim was born April 2, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He is survived by his two sons, Theodore and James, Jr., daughter-in-law Jill, grandchildren Katherine and Christopher, sister Mary Snyder and husband Nicholas of Houston,...
Anthony Roland Contreras
Sep 25, 2012
Was born in Pomona, CA and was a long time resident of the City of Monrovia. He struggled with heart failure for 11 years and sadly was taken from us on September 25th, 2012, while waiting for a heart transplant. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten. he is survived by his mother Janice Savage, father Bernie Contreras,...
Robert C. Day
Sep 17, 2012
Robert C. Day, 88, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2012. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Kay; daughter-in-law, Susie; niece, Cindy Smith and extended family. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Charlie. Visitation hours beginning at 5 PM and a Vigil Service at 7 PM on Sunday, Sept. 23 will be...
Alfredo De La Cruz
Sep 8, 2012
De La Cruz Corona Alfredo died September 8, 2012, in the company of loved ones. Alfredo was born July 20, 1932, in San Antonio, Jalisco, Mexico, to Juan De La Cruz and Leonarda Maria Corona. He married Rosalba Mendoza in June 1970. They are the parents of 5 children. Alfredo grew up in the Catholic Church and was baptized in1932....
Louise Betty Thatcher
Sep 1, 2012
Louise Betty Thatcher, 74, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Louise is survived by her Sister, Mary Schuhmacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denslow. Private services. Care entrusted to Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance FH. Condolences to: www.caringfuneralservice.com