Green Hills

Elizabeth "Betty" Brown

Jan 3, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Brown, the daughter of Francsis and Sylvia Kane, passed away on January 3, 2012. She was born on April 7, 1929 in Wisconsin and had been a longtime resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Elizabeth is survived by her beloved children; Keith Brown and Andrea Cochrane. Funeral Home: Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel 27501 S.Western Ave. Rancho...

Dean Blanchard

Jan 3, 2012

Dean Blanchard, the son of Dean and Lillian Blanchard, passed away on January 3, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born on July 28, 1928 in California and had been a longtime resident of Encinitas, California. Dean is survived by his beloved family, step-son; Rick (Susy) DeWitt, grandson; Keanan DeWitt and cousins; Nancy Hadad and Caroline Marks. Funeral...

John Louis Depizzo

Jan 3, 2012

John Louis DePizzo, the son of John and Sally DePizzo, passed away on January 3, 2012. He was born on June 28, 1971 in Youngstown, Ohio and had been a longtime resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. John is survived by his wife; Alma DePizzo, children; Jack and Stella DePizzo, parents; John and Sally DePizzo and sister; Tracy D'Andrea. Funeral...

Joyce Elaine Cross

Jan 3, 2012

Joyce was born on March 15, 1927 on a family farm in South Dakota and passed away Jan 3, 2012 in Torrance, CA. She had four sisters and a brother. Joyce lived the quintessential Midwestern farm life. Her favorite times were going with the family to card parties and family gatherings. An avid reader and good student she was her...

Kenneth Mccard

Jan 2, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the untimely passing of our beloved patriarch Kenneth "Buzz" James McCard. He was taken from us unexpectedly early Monday morning, January 2, 2012, at age 75. Buzz was born in San Pedro, California November 16, 1936 to Milo and Viola McCard as the third of five children. Raised in San...

Albert Toy

Jan 2, 2012

Albert Toy, the son of Eugene and Gim Toy, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2012 at the age of 87. He was born on September 21, 1924 in China and had been a longtime resident of Torrance, California. Albert is survived by his beloved wife; Florida Toy, children; Gene (Gina) Toy, Larry Russell (Bette) Toy, Kalvin (Stacie) Toy, Nannette...

Sal T. Yan

Dec 31, 2011

Sal T. Yan, the son of Jose and Romana Yan, passed away on December 31, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born on October 3, 1928 in Manila, Philippines and had been a longtime resident of Carson, California. Sal is preceded in death by his brothers; Manuel T. Yan, Jesus T. Yan and Jose Tecson Yan Jr. and...

Owen Patrick Rafferty

Dec 31, 2011

Our beloved father, grandpa and great-grandpa passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 with his family by his side. He was 91. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Owen moved to San Pedro, CA at the age of 3. He attended Los Angeles High and then Loyola University of Los Angeles. After graduating in 1942, Owen enlisted in the Navy, serving...

Albert Nunez Jana, Sr.

Dec 30, 2011

Albert Jana was 89 years old when he passed away on Dec 30, 2011. He was born Nov 21, 1922 in the Philippines to Ramon and Petra Jana. A third generation military soldier, he served in the U.S. Army for over 30 years. Prior to joining the U.S. Army, he was in the Philippine Scouts. He escaped the Bataan Death...

Apolinario Agustin Acoba

Dec 30, 2011

Apolinario Agustin Acoba, the son of Claudio and Agapita Acoba, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2011 at the age of 82. He was born on August 14, 1929 in Kauai, Hawaii and had been a longtime resident of Carson, California. Apolinario is survived by his loving children; Elena A. (Sid Steketee) Acoba, Anna M. Acoba, Anita Linda Acoba, Laura...