Michael J. Freschi
Nov 5, 2012
Michael John Freschi, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 5, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April. Born in Washington, D.C. to Michael and Helen Freschi, he lived in the South Bay for more than 56 years, the last 29 in Redondo Beach. Michael was valedictorian at Washington Lee High School and...
Dorothy Brown
Nov 5, 2012
Dorothy Brown, the daughter of Ben and Ida Fushman, passed away on November 5, 2012 at the age of 78. She was born on November 15, 1933 in Michigan and had been a long time resident of San Pedro, California. Dorothy will be forever missed by her beloved family, husband, Irwin Brown; children, Beth Brown, Laurel Brown and Scott Brown...
William Salcido, Sr.
Nov 4, 2012
William "Memo" Salcido Sr. passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2012. Memo was born on October 28, 1940 to Jose and Jesus Salcido. He was a lifelong resident of Wilmington and a retired Marine Clerk with ILWU Local 63 after 50 years. Memo enjoyed hunting, playing golf, and being with his family. He is survived by his sisters;...
Mathew John Sumich
Nov 3, 2012
Mathew John Sumich, the son of Robert and Alminia Sumich Sr., passed away peacefully on November 3, 2012 at the age of 81. He was born on September 19, 1931 in Tacoma, Washington before moving with his parents to San Pedro where he attended schools and lived for 27 years. Mathew is preceded in death by his parents, his brother...
D. Barbara Nettleton - Allen
Nov 3, 2012
D. Barbara Allen October 17, 1924 - November 3, 2012 Resided in Torrance, CA D. Barbara Allen - 88, (known to her friends as "Babs") passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 3, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in June of 2012. Born in 1924 in Hull, Yorkshire, England to Joseph and Elsie...
James Sheffield
Nov 3, 2012
James Sheffield passed away on November 3, 2012 in Harbor City, CA. He was born to James Buck and Margie Meredith Sheffield on October 22, 1923 in Enterprise, Alabama. He lived in San Pedro for fifty-six years. He served 6 years on active duty with the US Navy and participated in Naval operations, mostly in the Pacific Theater during World...
Asayo Taniguchi
Nov 2, 2012
Asayo Taniguchi passed away peacefully on November 2, 2012 at the age of 104. She was born on October 10, 1908 in Waimea, Kawai, Hawaii and had been a long time resident of Gardena, California. Interment site service for Asayo will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes,...
Michelle K. Stamper
Nov 2, 2012
Michelle K. Stamper, the daughter of Wilton Steerman and Evelyn Stamper, passed away on November 2, 2012. She was born on October 6, 1967 and had been a life long resident of San Pedro, California. Michelle will be missed by her beloved children, Evelyn, Robert and Anthony Jordan; father, Wilton Steerman; brother, Wilton Stamper; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Peggy Mitchell
Nov 1, 2012
Peggy Mitchell, the daughter of James and Lila Vanzant, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born on October 20, 1930 in Winchester, Tennessee and had been a long time resident of Carson, California. Peggy is survived by her loving sons, Frank Mitchell and Houston (Diana) Mitchell; granddaughters, Hannah Noelle Mitchell and Katielee...
Lorraine Ruth Fisher
Nov 1, 2012
Lorraine Ruth Fisher, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Cherry, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2012 at the age of 86. She was born on May 25, 1926 in Pennsylvania and had recently become a resident of Rolling Hills, California. Lorraine is survived by her loving children, Maureen Stern, Robert (Karen) Fisher, Ronald Fisher, Cheryl (Steve) Elliott and William...