Lucy F Di Leva
Dec 27, 2023
Lucy was born in Ischia Italy to Giovanna Sorrentino and Vincenzo DiLeva. She immigrated to the United States at 6 years old in 1937. She attended Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School, and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Long Beach. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Ocean Fish Company for over 40 years, and for...
Margaret E Wright
Dec 26, 2023
If you know Margaret (Peggy), you know it is hard to put her life into words. Peggy lived a big life, surrounded by so many family members and friends who cherished her. Peggy was a committed and loyal friend, mother, and Grammy who never hesitated to help when asked, or even help when not asked, You need an airport pick...
Alexander Mendez
Dec 26, 2023
Alex Mendez April 29, 1970 - December 26, 2023 Alexander ‘Alex’ Mendez of Wilmington, California passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 53. Alex was born April 29, 1970 in Costa Rica. Graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington, California. He resided in Lakewood, California for the past 21 years. He was a Longshoreman with ILWU Local...
Sheila Rutherford Lilly
Dec 25, 2023
Sheila Rutherford Lilly passed away Dec. 25, 2023. She was pre-ceded in death by her husband Curtis G. Lilly. She leaves behind her sons, Curt II and Dan, their wives, Sheila and Ginger, 10 grandchildren Amanda Stanfield, Tyler and Ashley Votaw, Rebecca Lilly, Victoria Lilly, Garrett and Roya Lilly, Blake Lilly, Delaney Lilly, Jamie Yates, and 4 great-grandchildren Cynthia. Karen,...
Manuel Rafael Perez
Dec 24, 2023
Manuel “Manolo” Rafael Perez was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away on December 24, 2023 at age 85. He was born to Rafael and Gabriela Perez on November, 3 1938 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba. After exiling to the United States in 1966 at the age of 27 he settled in Torrance, CA where he...
Carmen Galvan
Dec 22, 2023
Carmen Galvan was born on March 13, 1937 to Adalberto and Juana Macias. She was the fourth born of eleven children. On December 22, 2023 she stepped into God's Holy presence, preceded by her husband of 61 years, Magdaleno Galvan Jr. She leaves behind a daughter, Sofia Galvan, and three sons, Edward Galvan and his wife Malinda, Mark Galvan and...
Ivan Lucin
Dec 22, 2023
Ivan Lucin, age 89, passed away on December 22, 2023. Ivan was born on September 15, 1934 on the island of Veil Drvenik in Croatia. He was the son of Bob and Jerka Lucin. Ivan left his homeland and immigrated to San Pedro in February of 1960. He followed in his father’s footsteps as a fisherman and then worked as...
Leticia Melendez
Dec 21, 2023
In Fall of 1970 while on a field trip Leticia (Leti) would tell another student who she did not know to “SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP”. She believed the student was provoking a fight with students from another High School. That student was me and we would go on to belong life long partners of 53 years. At the age...
