With deep sadness, we announced the passing of Dolores (Lita) Figueroa born November 11, 1939. She passed September 21, 2024 at the age of 84. She graduated from San Pedro High School and was a lifelong resident of San Pedro. She was proceeded in death by her parents Evaristo and Mary Herrera, her brothers, Risto, Frank, Tommy, Paul, John and...
My father was a man with a lot of pride. He often recounted the challenges he faced with a unique blend of humility and pride that profoundly shaped his character. My Dad was renowned for his stubbornness….. That runs in the family…. Beneath that tough exterior, beat a heart filled with love…..A love he did not always outwardly display. Richard...
With heartfelt sadness, we share that Maria Zenaida Rodriguez gently passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2024, at the age of 86, in her beloved home in San Pedro, CA. She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, leaving an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew her. Born in Sanchez, AZ, to Isaias...
Flavio Diaz, also known as "Gordo", “Pap”, and "Abuelo", passed away with his wife by his side on September 17, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born on April 11, 1955, in Mexico City, Mexico, and was 1 of 12 children to departed Josefina Diaz and Flavio Diaz Sr. At the age of 16, he moved to the...
Albert Franco, whose vibrant personality and deep kindness touched everyone he met, passed away on September 15, 2024, at 61. With his magnetic charisma, Albert lit up every room, leaving an unforgettable impact on those who knew him. Born in Mezcala, Jalisco, Mexico, in 1963, Albert immigrated to the U.S. at 9. His adaptability was evident as he quickly learned...
Millard Hawley Smith 94 years of age of Torrance, California formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home of natural causes. Hawley is survived by his wife Marlene Smith, his daughters, Dr. Kelloir Smith and Holly Joy Smith, his son Barton Hawley Smith, and five grandsons and three great grandchildren. Hawley was the son of E. Millard...
Harry Prodromides DECEMBER 20, 1936 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 Harry was born in Chicago, Illinois, and spent his childhood moving. His father was a Greek Orthodox priest who served in churches in Shreveport, Louisiana, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Pocatello, Idaho. Likely, the virtues of hard work taught by the church impressed him, because Harry embarked on his career as a restaurateur...
Jesus Lardizabal Dacuycuy passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the age of 94 at his home in Long Beach, California. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on May 1, 1930 and was a longtime Southern California resident. He is...