Gavino Montanez
Feb 4, 2014
Gavino Almarez Montanez passed away February 4, 2014.Survived by his 12 children, 35 Grandchildren, 57 Great Grandchildren & 28 Great Great Grandchildren.A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2014 with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 Douglass & Zook Chapel. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Montebello, California.
Edward Austin Rhoads
Feb 4, 2014
Edward Austin Rhoads, 88, born on September 7, 1925, in Los Angeles, California passed away February 4, 2014. He resided in Monrovia, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Douglass & Zook Mortuary, Monrovia, California
Lawrence "Doug" Douglass
Jan 30, 2014
Lawrence Ward "Doug" Douglass was born on October 6, 1932 in Garden City, Kansas and he passed away peacefully in Palmdale, California on January 30, 2014 at the age of 81. He and his twin brother were the eleventh and twelfth of twelve children born to Mabel Era (Ward) and Charles Meade Douglass. He grew up on a farm in...
Jose Sam Samaniego
Jan 8, 2014
Jose "Sam" Samaniego, born January 13, 1936, passed away January 8, 2014 at the age of 77. Sam was the long-time owner of Stuffed Sandwich in San Gabriel. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marlene; children, Ken Samaniego, Kelli Wurster, and Kimberly Samaniego; sister, Armida Wright; and numerous grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00...
Rodger A. Karcher
Jan 7, 2014
Rodger A. Karcher passed away last Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the age of 69. He is survived by two daughters, Rainy Karcher (San Clemente, CA) and Holly-Rae Van Hoof (Downs, IL), and five grandchildren, Tanner and Devon Bush, Brendan Doyle, and Gracie and Jack Van Hoof. He also leaves behind two brothers and their families, Bernie and Krysti Lusk...
Lorena Gouaux Wynne
Dec 7, 2013
Born in Carencro, Louisiana on April 26, 1927, the second of five children, Lorena was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She attended Lafayette High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where she majored in English Literature. She married her husband of 60 years, Leslie Bernard Wynne, Jr., in 1949 and came to Sierra Madre, where they raised five children.She passed...
Bertha Hanson
Aug 29, 2013
Bertha "Bert" Hanson, born October 27, 1929 in Alpine, Texas, passed away August 29, 2013 in Orange, California at the age of 83. She is survived by her children, John (Sharon) Hazlett, Julia (Edward) Thompson, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Hazlett, Joseph (Bobbi) Hazlett, and James (Staci) Hazlett; and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 8, 2013...
Catherine Mae Smith
Aug 23, 2013
Catherine Mae SmithOctober 7, 1923 ' August 23, 2013A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Catherine passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23rd, at Santa Teresita Hospital, Duarte, Calif. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and extended family. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, August 28th. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation...
John Alan Bennett
Aug 23, 2013
John Alan BennettJune 3, 1942 ' August 23, 2013Our beloved father, John Alan Bennett passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2013 at his home in Sierra Madre. He is survived by his son John Alan Bennett Jr., his wife Stella and their three children ' Elliot, Sonya and Michael; his son James Madison Bennett; his daughter Christina Denise Bennett...
Cecelia M. Feghali
Aug 23, 2013
Cecelia Mary Feghali, 83, of Arcadia, CA passed away on August 23, 2013 from congestive heart failure. Known to all as Sheila, she was the oldest of Charles and Mary O'Reilly's three children, born May 5, 1930. Sheila was an avid gardener, cook and bridge player and was known by many as a fount of information. If she didn't have...
Mark R. Gabriel
Aug 16, 2013
Mark R. Gabriel, 59, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013. Mark is survived by his wife, Rose; their children, Brandon, Rebecca & Brittney Gabriel; his mother, Loraine, his brothers, Eric, David & Don, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation time beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday7, September 9, and a Services at 11:00 AM will both be held at...
Kevin Ray Farley
Aug 5, 2013
Kevin Ray Farley, age 56, passed away August 5, 2013. Kevin was a supervisor at Professional Construction Services for 25 years. He was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed going to the river. Kevin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all. He will be truly missed. A visitation will be held Friday, August 16 from 5:00...
Stephen Gregory Hauk
Aug 1, 2013
Stephen G. Hauk, age 47, passed away August 1, 2013 from complications after receiving a heart transplant at UCLA Medical Center. As a 1984 graduate of La Salle High School in Pasadena, California, Steve's lifelong pursuit as an educator, mentor, and writer began with an Associate Degree of Arts from Citrus College in September, 1987. Steve went on to receive...
Elda Aguilar Abadia
Jul 13, 2013
Elda Aguilar Abadia, passed away in Oxnad, California at 5:25 AM July 13, 2013 at the age of 87.Elda is predeceased by her husband, Lino Manuel Abadia, and son Rene Aguilar Abadia. Elda is lovingly remembered by her sons Leandro, Marlon, Lyle, Adonis, Lino III, Alan Joel, and Alvin, and her daughters Febe, Gina, and her Grandchildren.Elda was born in...
Lorraine Boatenhamer
Jul 8, 2013
Lorraine Boatenhamer, born Nov. 1, 1924 in Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2013. After growing up in Buffalo, she moved with her parents to Pasadena in the 1940s. Lorraine and her husband, Cecil, moved to Monrovia in 1976. She worked many years for Scott Tours in Pasadena. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday,...
Veronica D. Thee
Jul 6, 2013
Veronica D. Thee was born November 6, 1924 in Irwin, PA to John and Veronica (Vargo) Kovacs. She would later become a permanent resident of Arcadia in 1951. She passed away July 6, 2013 at age 88 in her own home. Well known in the Arcadia community for her active participation in local projects & organizations, a member of the...
Marthann Demchuk
Jul 4, 2013
On July 4, 2013, Marthann (Lang) Demchuk (76) was tragically lost to her family and friends as the victim of a terrible accident in San Clemente, California while celebrating Independence Day. Marthann was born in Iowa September 20, 1936 to Martha Elizabeth (Shelton) and Herbert Haven Lang. When she was not much more than a year old, the Lang family...
Jacqueline Beverly Lamb
Jun 23, 2013
Jacqueline Beverly Lamb, Passed away early Sunday morning, June 23, 2013, "Grama Jake" joined her son "Uncle Bob" and daughter-in-law, "Aunt Debbie". Lord look out! Jacquie is survived by her husband Jack of 67 years, daughters, Susan Lamb of Monrovia, and Kelli (Mark) Fasick of Sierra Madre, sons John Lamb III of Sierra Madre, Michael Lamb of Monrovia, and Scott...
John Weiss
Jun 5, 2013
John Weiss Jr., 57, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, disheartening to those who knew him ... for to know John was to love him. John is survived by his wife, Claire; sisters, Mary-Ellen Weiss, Ann Fries, Barbara Weiss, Eileen Fredricks & Regina Tripp, their families and his many friends. Private family services. Contributions in his memory appreciated to the...
David Britton Collins
Jun 1, 2013
David Britton Collins, Jr., passed away on June 1, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born July 27, 1937, the son of David Britton Sr. and Susie Collins in Monrovia, California. He was the only son in a family with five sisters.Mr. Collins started the successful Collins Janitorial Service in Monrovia. He served as a member of the Monrovia Chamber...