Charles Albert Smith
May 6, 2018
Charles “Chuck” Albert Smith, Jr., age 92, passed away on May 6, 2018, surrounded by his children and many of his grandchildren. He was born in San Pedro on June 2, 1925 and his family were active members of the First Christian Church in San Pedro. He served in the Navy during WWII, 1943-1946. After being honorably discharged from the...
Matthew X. Glavas
May 5, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Xenophon Glavas announces his passing on May 5, 2018. Matthew will forever be missed. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Erika Glavas and his three precious sons, Max, Zeke, and Sam, his father and mother, Xenophon and Pamela Glavas, by his sister Elizabeth Parwar and her husband...
Jerry Blaise Thomas
May 5, 2018
Jerry Blaise Thomas passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 83 years. He was born February 16, 1935 to Jerry and Catherine Thomas. A native of San Pedro, Jerry attended San Pedro Highschool, and went on to receive a Bachelors of Science degree from his beloved USC. Jerry retired from the Aerospace industry after 35 years of...
Gary A. Warren
May 5, 2018
Gary Allan Warren passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born on March 17, 1938 in California and was a long-time resident of Torrance, California. He is survived by his wife Irma; son, Gary; daughters, Wendy and Kathleen; grandchildren, Corey, Casey, Natalie, Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Carley, Erikk; nieces, Kelli, Linda and his nephew, Mike....
Jimmy Edward Standifer
May 2, 2018
Jim Standifer, WWII U.S. Navy veteran, long time Torrance resident and 1946 graduate of Torrance High, passed away at the Long Beach Veteran’s Medical Center this past week. Jim was a member of Torrance First Baptist Church and active in both the Torrance High Alumni and Torrance Historical Associations. He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, 3 children, 5...
Maria Luz Contreras
May 1, 2018
Maria Luz Contreras passed away on May 1, 2018 at the age of 85. She was born on April 25, 1933 and was a resident of San Pedro, California. She is survived by her husband, Jose Contreras, daughters, Ruby David, Cynthia (Nick) Leyba, sons, Gabriel (Julie) Contreras, Tony Contreras and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. A visitation will be...
Maureen Keener
Apr 29, 2018
Maureen Keener, 92 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1925 to Huber and Parelee Bell and was a life-long resident of San Pedro. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Keener. Maureen's parents attended First Baptist Church of San...
Jerry Duane Thatcher
Apr 28, 2018
Jerry D. Thatcher was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 29, 1938 to Stafford and Clara Thatcher. Jerry passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2018 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Pat; Sons, Jerry and Robert; And many nieces and nephews. Jerry’s life will be celebrated on Friday, May 11,...
