John Z. Nishimura
Sep 21, 2013
After spending the day with family and watching USC win, John Nishimura, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was preceded by his loving wife Helen, brother George, and sisters Toshi Kanamine, Michi Murayama, and Sumiye Hirai. He is survived by his sister Yoshi Miyawaki; children Bob (Mary), Rod (Marion), and Lori; grandchildren grandchildren, Erin Morinaka, Brandon Morinaka,...
Janet Leland Desmidt
Sep 21, 2013
Janet Leland DeSmidt was born 10/22/34 in Los Angeles, CA, to John and Lucille Boghich. Peacefully at home, she entered Heaven's Gates 9/21/13 at the age of 78. Janet lived in Torrance the majority of her life. She leaves to cherish her memory her dedicated, loving husband of 60 years, Ronald, and their three children –Laurie (Anthony), Cape Cod, MA;...
Vera Margaret Gaudenti
Sep 20, 2013
Vera Margaret Gaudenti passed away peacefully on September 20, 2013 at the age of 88. She was born on June 24, 1925 in Pennsylvania and had been a long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Vera is survived by her loving sons, Alan (Yuni) and Robert (Christine); 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and brother, Mel Mansuette. Funeral Home: Green...
Eric Merle Fehrmann
Sep 19, 2013
Forty four, of Palos Verdes, passed away on September 19th he was born on November 30th in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He was the much beloved son of Eric and Kathie Fehrmann of Port Angeles, Washington. He was a thirty two year resident of the south bay, a place he loved. He attended West Torrance High School, wrestled and played football for...
Hatsuko S. Fujii
Sep 19, 2013
Hatsuko Shibata Fujii, born July 6, 1921 in Garland, Utah, lived in Gardena, CA since 1950. Survived by sisters Yuki Sato and Kouko Shibata of Salt Lake City, UT; brother-in-laws Robert (Yuri) Fujii of Carpinteria, Dr. Tom (Chieko) Fujii of Japan, sister-in-law Lillian A. Fujii, and many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by husband George H. Fujii, brothers Joe, Harry, Saburo,...
Lauren Winkler
Sep 19, 2013
Lauren Winkler passed away on September 19, 2013. She was born on May 2, 1974 in Torrance, California and had been a resident of Newport Coast. Lauren is survived by her beloved sons, Matthew and Michael; father, Michael J. Winkler and siblings, Lisa K. Winkler and Jason M. Winkler. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sue Winkler. A...
Thuong Van Ngo
Sep 18, 2013
Thuong Van Ngo, the son of Hoach and Vang Ngo, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born on July 8, 1930 in Vietnam and had been a long time resident of Hawthorne, California. Thuong is survived by his loving wife, Kim Ngo and children, Khai, Khiet, Khoi, Thu, Thoa and Thu. Visitation...
Aiko Nishijima
Sep 17, 2013
Aiko Nishijima passed away peacefully on September 17, 2013 at the age of 97. Born on January 28, 1916 in Fukuoka, Japan, she was a long time resident of Gardena, California. Aiko was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hiroshi. She is survived by her loving children, Judy Masaki, Ellen (Ernie) Terao, Arlene (Rick) Ikemoto, and Carol Nishijima; grandchildren...
Jack Patrick Dillon
Sep 17, 2013
Jack Dillon was 75 years old. Born June 22nd, 1938 and passed away September 17th, 2013. Born and raised in San Pedro and Wilmington, CA. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his father Jack, uncles: Frank, Bobby, Chickie, and Billy; aunts: Blanch, Edith, Juanita, and Violet. Survived by his wife Vera (Red) of 40...
Roland R. "Huck" Huckelberry
Sep 16, 2013
Roland R. "Huck" Huckelberry January 18, 1924 - September 16, 2013 Huck--husband, dad, grandpa, prankster, friend and church brother left us for his heavenly adventure and reunion with Betty, his wife of 43 years. One of nine siblings of Berthold and Clara Belle, his young life was spent in Centralia, Illinois. He worked in the fields, as a baker, on...