Joan Banes
May 12, 2023
Joan Banes, an accomplished scientist and a woman beloved by numerous dear friends and the three families she joined through marriage, died peacefully in her sleep on May 12, 2023 at her residence in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, at 93 years of age. She had been a South Bay resident for over 20 years. Joan was born and raised in...
Darwood Chung
May 10, 2023
Darwood Jon Chung passed away on May 10, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born in Los Angeles, California in 1938 and was a lifelong resident of Los Angeles. Darwood was proud to manage the family business, Gung Hay Restaurant in Gardena, California, for over two decades. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Susan Chung,...
Nick Lusic
May 8, 2023
It is with our broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our Beloved Husband, Father and Dida (Grandfather), Nicholas (Nick) John Lusic, on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 70. Nick was a humble, pillar of strength in our lives and the lives of many others in San Pedro. He was a wonderful man and will...
Teresa Lazo Johnson
May 7, 2023
Teresa was born in Torrance on August 23rd, 1987. Teresa was a longtime resident of Southern California. Teresa is survived by her husband Justin Johnson, son Julian Johnson, & family. The Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Green Hills Memorial Chapel from 4:30pm-8:30pm and the funeral will be held on Thursday, May 25th 2023, at Green...
Robert Munesato
May 6, 2023
Robert was born and raised in Gardena, CA by his parents, Sam and Irene Munesato on June 28, 1955. Robert left us quietly on May 6, 2023. He worked in the aerospace industry for 30 years. Robert married Connie Chin in 2000. Rachel was born in 2005. Robert was always busy with his numerous hobbies. He enjoyed camping, fishing, biking,...
Yutaka Odawara
May 6, 2023
Yutaka Odawara was born December 6, 1939 in Osaka, Japan. The second of four children, he was a lively and spirited youth. He attended Odawara High School, where he swam and played volleyball at the national level. In his young adult years, he held a wide variety of interesting jobs: DJ, businessman, road crew worker, and actor, to name a...
Conception Chavez
May 3, 2023
Conception Chavez passed away on May 3, 2023, at the age of 83 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on February 6, 1940, in Cutler, California and was a long-time resident of Wilmington, California. Her husband Eliseo Chavez Sr. preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Rachel Chavez, Eliseo Chavez Jr., Norma L. Chavez, Anna...
Maria Krueger
May 3, 2023
Maria Socorro Krueger passed away on May 3, 2023 at the age of 85 from a heart attack. She was born in San Pedro and lived there until 2009 when she moved to Seal Beach, California. She was preceded in death by her son Nicholas Krueger who passed away in 2011 Maria is survived by her children Elaine Ruggiero, Linda...
Rebecca V. Toscano
May 2, 2023
Rebecca Valdez Toscano, June 17, 1951 - May 2, 2023. Rebecca was known throughout her life as Becky. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in San Pedro to Alfonso and Josefina Valdez, residents of San Pedro’s La Rambla area. She lived most of her life in San Pedro. She was married and became a loving...