Graciela Ortiz Ishibashi
Jun 3, 2012
Graciela Ortiz Ishibashi, the daughter of Inez and Trinidad Ortiz, passed away on June 3, 2012 at the age of 65. She was born on May 11, 1947 in Mexico and had been a long time resident of South Gate, California. Graciela is survived by her beloved children, Sylvia Guzman, Gale Mears-Paulson, Frank Guzman; siblings, Ines Gamboa, Frank Garcia, Martha...
Joe "Smiley" Pereyra
Jun 3, 2012
Joe "Smiley" Pereyra, the son of Carlos and Luisa Pereyra, passed away on June 3, 2012 at the age of 64. He was born on September 12, 1947 in San Pedro, California and had been a resident of Santa Ana, California. Joe is survived by his loving siblings, Emma Hermosillo, Erminia Espinoza, Esther Del Rio, Carlos Pereyra, Lea Almaraz, Elizabeth...
William (Bill) Bartik
Jun 2, 2012
Bill was born in Philadelphia on 12/13/23. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He and Jean Jennings married and had 3 children- Tim, Jane H. and Mary. Bill moved to California in 1968 continuing his career as an engineer. He married Jane S. in 1969. During 43 years of marriage, 4 grandchildren arrived- Alex and Jon Bartik, Jamie Dotras...
Kuniko Higashi
Jun 2, 2012
Kuniko Higashi, the daughter of Katsuemon and Suga Hatano, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born on February 18, 1922 in San Jose, California and had been a resident of Bonsall, California. Kuniko is survived by her beloved children, Katsuteru Higashi and Masai Higashi; siblings, Richard (Masako) Hatano, Elsie Nozu, James (Rumiko)...
Ruth L. Matthews
Jun 1, 2012
Ruth passed away peacefully in the comfort of her board and care home, Angel Care, in Torrance, California, on Friday, June 1, 2012. She was born on November 9, 1916, in Blackstone, Massachusetts, to John and Helen Garneau. She was married to Bert Matthews in 1958 in Rhode Island, and moved to Orchard Park, New York, soon after. They got...
Judy Powell
May 31, 2012
Powell, Judy (75) Judy was born 10-19-1936 and passed away 5-31-2012. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by Ed, her loving husband of 58 years; devoted sons Don and Charlie, seven beautiful grandchildren and one wonderful great granddaughter. Visitation is Tuesday, June 5 from 3-8 p.m. and services are Wednesday, June 6 at 1 p.m....
Robert J. Klessig
May 31, 2012
Robert J. Klessig, the son of Roland and Julia Klessig, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012 at the age of 87. He was born on February 3, 1925 in Colorado and had been a long time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Klessig; children, Karen (Mike) McKittrick, Jim (Barb) Klessig, Jill...
Lawrence Coloyan Abella
May 30, 2012
Heaven's gain was our loss when our angel was called by the Lord. Lawrence Abella passed away to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Those left to treasure his memories are his beloved wife, Teresa Abella; his four daughters, Lourdes, Cynthia, Yvette, and Michelle; his son-in-laws, and eleven grandchildren. Lawrence was a...
Beverly Sue Brunner
May 30, 2012
Her family is saddened to announce the passing of Sue Brunner on May 30, 2012. Born in New Orleans on October 30, 1940, Sue had a difficult early life living with Polio. She went forward to become a professional educator, a wonderful mother and homemaker, and then assisted her husband in his professional offices. Sue touched many lives in a...
Catalina Jean Thomas
May 29, 2012
Catalina Jean Thomas was granted her angel wings on May 29, 2012. She touched many in some small way throughout her short life. Catalina will be forever remembered by her beloved parents, Adam and Lauren Thomas. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501 S.Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US 90275