Our Obituaries
Mary Minicucci
January 7, 1914 - August 11, 2014
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Joseph Estrada Gutierrez, Sr.
February 2, 1958 - July 2, 2014
Joseph Estrada Gutierrez, Sr., age 56, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2014, surrounded by family in his home.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years, Debra Gutierrez; his loving children, Joseph Gutierrez, Jr., Patricia Bernal, Carlos Gutierrez, Vincent Gutierrez, and Mario Gutierrez; his caring siblings Julian Gutierrez, Joanne Lopez, Janet Guerrero, and James Gutierrez; and his...
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Julianna Juli or Jules Shepard
July 9, 1962 - May 14, 2014
Our dearest Juli or Jules, wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend, passed away on May 14th, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Faron, and her children, Sarah, Ryan and Colin. Jules dearly loved her family. She cheerfully spent her time nurturing them, cherishing them, worrying about them and playing with them.
Juli was known to her friends and to her family for her...
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Marcos Becerra
April 7, 1930 - May 12, 2014
Marcos Becerra, Born April 7, 1930, passed away peacefully on
May 12, 2014. His beloved wife, Elvira, preceded him in death
in 2011. He was a man of great strength and conviction who
loved his family dearly. He began his life with his beloved
Elvira on October 4, 1954 and raised five children. He was
born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and came to the U.S. at the
age of 18 to live out the...
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Ross David Lonsberry
February 7, 1947 - May 4, 2014
Ross Lonsberry lost his ten-year valiant battle with cancer on May 4, 2014. Ross was born on February 7, 1947, in Saskatchewan, Canada, and grew up in Watson, Saskatchewan.
A professional hockey player, Ross signed with the Boston Bruins in 1964, and began his career playing for the Estevan Bruins in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He was member of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Memorial Cup Champions.
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Ronald Wayne Young, O.M.I.
November 18, 1957 - April 27, 2014
Father Ronald Wayne Young o.m.i and his twin brother Don were born in North Hollywood, California on November 18, 1957. They were raised in Sylmar, Ca. by their wonderful foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Jeanne Tukesbrey.
Ron was an artist. He did some acting. Also, he was a self taught pianist. Fr. Ron had a quick sense of humor. Additionally, he was the first student body president...
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Ann Marie McCarthy
April 15, 1920 - April 26, 2014
Ann M. McCarthy
April 15, 1920 - April 26, 2014
Ann M. McCarthy died April 26, 2014 at the Verdugo Vista Nursing home in La Crescenta, California where she had resided for 12 years following a series of strokes and a short and final battle with pneumonia.
Born, Ann M. Creedon, at 28 Irwin Street, Winthrop, the residence of her parents, Jeremiah and Nora Creedon, on April 15, 1920. She...
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Carmen Ann Zaverl
March 31, 1928 - April 24, 2014
In the morning hours of April 24, 2014, Carmen Zaverl was ushered into heaven by angels and greeted by the loved ones she missed so much and longed to be with.
Carmen was a long time resident of Simi Valley, moving here from the San Fernando Valley in 1974. Carmen was preceded in death by the love of her life, Thomas E. Zaverl, Sr. who went before her on July 29, 1990. She is survived by her...
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Frank Joseph Martin
July 26, 1935 - April 23, 2014
Mr. Francis (Frank) Joseph Martin was born on July 26, 1935 in Caribou, Maine. On April 23, 2014 he entered eternal life and was greeted in heaven by his wife and other loved ones that he missed so much on earth.
Frank is survived by his two daughters, two sons, one grandchild. His children and their partners include Dawn Marie Martin & Sandra Sussman and their daughter Dana; Gregory Scott...
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Randolph Joseph Maté
March 14, 1960 - April 23, 2014
Our son, brother, uncle, and friend Randolph "Randy" Joseph Maté, 54, was called by God and passed away on April 23rd, 2014. He was born in Cebu City, Philippines on March 14, 1960, and is survived by his parents Socrates and Teresita, his sisters Astrid and Claire, his brother Gerard, and his nephews Dylan and Tristan. Randolph was a devoted parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena, and St....
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Lucila Del Carmen Toro
June 30, 1951 - April 23, 2014
Lucila Del Carmen Toro, age 62, of Pacoima, California, passed away on Wednesday, 4/23/2014 in Panorama City, CA.
She was born on 6/30/1951 in San Pedro, Jalisco Mex. to her parents, Pedro Delgadillo and Guadalupe Vaca.
Lucila was the youngest of five children. She married Fidel Toro in San Pedro, Jalisco on September 20, 1970. They had four children together.
Lucila will be remembered by...
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Jose C. Llamas
September 13, 1933 - April 21, 2014
Jose was born on September 13, 1933 and passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014.
Jose was a resident of West Hills, California.
All Funeral Services for Jose C. Llamas will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary located at 11160 Stranwood Ave. Mission Hills Ca. 91345
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Arlene Frances Proudman
January 6, 1948 - April 17, 2014
Arlene Frances Proudman, age 66, of Sunland, California, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Glendale, CA. She was born on January 6, 1948 in New Jersey, to her parents, Albert and Amelia Kelly. Arlene was the third of four children. She married Steve W. Proudman in Los Angeles, CA. on September 8, 1992. They have three children together. Arlene will be remebered by her loving husban and...
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Blaise Francis Marshalian
April 14, 2014 - April 14, 2014
After fighting bravely for the last few months, our beautiful little boy Blaise Francis Marshalian decided it was time to come in to the world at 25 1/2 weeks, and was born on Holy Monday 4/14/14 at 8:01pm. He had the blessing of receiving the sacrament of baptism in the Nicu, and then returned to the arms of God. Even though he only lived for one hour, he touched the lives of so many people and...
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John Duc Binh Pham
January 2, 1953 - April 13, 2014
John Pham's love of community service and loyalty to family are whats known most about him. He is survived by two sons and his wife. We pray that you keep him in your hearts as his services are offered this week. Come pay your respects to a man whose loved by the community he served so well.
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Louis Vega Sedeño
August 25, 1932 - April 9, 2014
Louis passed away April 9, 2014 with his loved ones by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestina, brothers, Joe Sedeno and
Paul Sedeno, sisters, Ramona Gasca and Mary Quiroz, as well
as his three children, Debbie, Lisa; and Louis Jr. with his wife
Sandra. Including his seven grand-children, Louis III, Michael,
Ruben, Eric, Evonna, Steven, and Armando. Lastly his two great
grand...
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Helen Dorothy Sulprizio
September 29, 1930 - April 7, 2014
Helen Dorothy Sulprizio, age 83, of Van Nuys, California,
passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014 in Van Nuys, Ca.
She was born on September 29,1930 in Boston, Massachusetts
to her parents, Frank and Eva Marie Malzone.
Helen was the fifth of seven brothers and sisters.
She married Richard Sulprizio in Los Angeles, California on March 23, 1957.
They had three children together.
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Andres G. Sanchez
February 4, 1926 - March 28, 2014
Andres G. Sanchez, age 88, of Calabasas, California,
passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 in West Hills, Ca.
He was born on February 4, 1926 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
to his parents Ignacio and Teofila Sanchez.
Andres was the second of four children.
He married Maria Del Carmen Fernandez Diz in Vigo, España on April 28, 1957.
They have three children together.
He attended North...
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Branimir Stosic
September 25, 1929 - March 28, 2014
Branimir Stosic, age 84, of Sunland, California,
passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 in Escondido, Ca.
He was born on September 25, 1929 in Yugoslavia
to his parents, Veljko and Milena Stosic.
Branimir was the fourth of five brothers and sisters.
He married Christine Wozniak in Alhambra, Ca. on June 12, 1971.
They had five children together.
Branimir will be remembered by his...
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Arlene Joyce Lake
March 7, 1934 - March 25, 2014
Arlene Joyce Lake, age 80, of Studio City, California,
died peacefully at her home
on Tuesday, March 25, 2014
surrounded by people who love her.
She was born on March 7, 1934 in Los Angeles, Ca.
to her parents, Ernest and Marjorie Smith.
Arlene will be remembered by her daughters
Christi Rocovich Sulzbach, Marta Rocovich Weststeyn, Terri Rocovich;
her grand-daughters Kate...
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Madeline Piccininno
November 15, 1924 - March 21, 2014
Madeline Piccininno, 89, of California, died Friday.
She was born to the late Frank and Mary Calabrese on November 15, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey. She married the late Pasquale Piccininno and lived in New Jersey until they relocated to California in the 1960's.
Madeline is survived by Patricia Westbrook, daughter. of Simi Valley, CA . She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great...
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Isidro Aguilar Juarez
July 9, 1935 - March 21, 2014
Isidro Aguilar Juarez, age 78, of Pacoima, California,
passed away on Friday, March 21,2014 in San Jose, Ca.
He was born on July 9, 1935 in Michoacan, Mex.
to his parents, Isidoro and Vitoriana Aguilar.
Isidro was the oldest of three brothers and sisters.
He married Evitalia Reyes in tuxpan, Michoacan on 1974.
They had ten children together.
Isidro will be remembered by his loving...
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Edward V. Palmieri
January 4, 1920 - March 20, 2014
Edward Victorio Palmieri, age 94, of Valencia, California,
passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Valencia, Ca.
He was born on January 4, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio.
to his parents, Francesco and Francesca Palmieri.
Edward was the sixth of eight brothers and sisters.
He married Patti in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 22, 1974.
They had one child together.
He graduated from Hollywood...
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Belkis Magali De La Maza
November 29, 1932 - March 16, 2014
Belkis De La Maza, 81, of Palmdale, CA passed away on March 16, 2014.
Belkis was born in Manzanillo, Cuba on November 29, 1932.
Belkis was married to Rolando on February 14, 1953; they were married 43 years.
Belkis lived to take care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and being with her family and friends. She took pride in being a grandmother and loved to attend all the kids'...
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Marguerite Rose White
April 27, 1962 - March 16, 2014
Marguerite Rose White, age 51, of San Diego, California,
passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Camdenton, Missouri.
She was born on April 27, 1962 in El Paso, Texas
to her parents, Eduardo and Antonia Rodriguez Balderas.
Marguerite was the youngest of two children.
She married James White in Los Angeles, California on April 9, 1994.
They have two children together.
Marguerite...
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Julian Raul Felix
July 30, 1950 - March 15, 2014
Julian was a well-respected, knowledgeable, loved, & admirable man.
Felix was adored by numerous of people.
Julian was born on July 30,1950 and passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Julian was a resident of Mission Hills, California.
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Benjamin Bayot Enriquez, Sr.
September 30, 1930 - March 13, 2014
Benjamin B. Enriquez Sr. was fondly known as "Tisoy" the "Golden Boy". On September 30, 1930, Ben was the new bundle of joy to Crispina and Pedro. He grew up as the mediator among his nine siblings because of his unforgettable, sense of humor. He was funny, and his jokes were one of a kind. Unfortunately, he loss his father, his best friend at age ten during WWII. They bonded so well because he...
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Treva Ann Kinser Upham
October 17, 1931 - March 10, 2014
Treva Ann Kinser Upham, 82, of Winnetka, entered hospice care on March 5, Ash Wednesday, and passed peacefully into eternal life at home on March 10, 2014. She was born in Dayton Ohio, October 17,1931 to Ralph and Anna Irene Kinser. Treva graduated from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles and attended both Pierce and Valley Colleges. She met and married the late Milton S Goodale Upham in...
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Samuel J. Saso
May 5, 1914 - March 9, 2014
Samuel (Cosmo) Joseph Saso, 99, of Granada Hills, CA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 5th 1914, to the late Antonio, and Concetta Saso. Sam's parents immigrated from Sicily to seek a better life for their children, be free from oppression and strive for the "American Dream." Sam described his upbringing as humble, hard working, filled with love and...
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Trinie A. Gutierrez
August 21, 1924 - March 8, 2014
Trinie A. Gutierrez. loving mother and grandmother, entered into rest March 8,
2014. She was born the third of 7 children to Jesus and Felicitas Alcala. She grew up in
San Fernando, where she remained and raised 3 children with her husband Ernest G.
Gutierrez. She is survived by her son Frank, daughter Suzanne, sisters Sara and Andrea,
7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was 89 1...
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Rita I. Carnegie
June 17, 1919 - March 7, 2014
She was a kind, yet strong Midwest farm girl. She had a lovely childhood with kind parents, good food, and four siblings to play with. It was back when there was no indoor plumbing, no electricity, no TV, no computers, no phones, and few books. They had a two-seater outhouse.
She became very ill with Scarlet Fever in her teens and was told that the Fever left her with a bad heart; she would...
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Domingo "Nik" Viñas
March 24, 1935 - March 3, 2014
Domingo "Nik" Vinas, age 78, of Granada Hills, CA, passed away on Monday, 3/3/2014 at Granada Hills, CA. He was born on 3/24/1935 in Los Angeles CA USA, the only child of Pedro Vinas and Mary Gonzales.
He graduated from Cathedral High School and served in the US Army. He was a resident of Granada Hills, CA. and self employed in the business of office supplies. Nik was a member of Santa Rosa De...
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Jeannette Maria Hansen
January 12, 1956 - February 25, 2014
Jeannette Maria Hansen
Born January 12, 1956, in Santa Monica, Calif. and passed away February 25, 2014, in Palmdale, Calf. Jeannette grew up in Culver City, Calif. and attended Venice High School. She has lived in the AV since 1987. Jeannette was a homemaker and loved to cook, entertain, dance and decorate for the holidays. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Hansen, daughters Rachel...
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Eugenia Sharpe Amarillas
October 10, 1925 - February 24, 2014
Eugenia Sharpe Amarillas, age 88, of North Hills, California,
passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Mission Hills, Ca.
She was born on October 10, 1925 in Springville, New York
to her parents, Leon and Stefanie Ziolkowski.
Eugenia was the youngest of two children.
She married Neville Sharpe in Los Angeles, Ca. in May 12, 1956.
They had two children together.
She married...
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Rosarie Compton
June 29, 1947 - February 24, 2014
Rosarie Jane Compton, age 66, of Porter Ranch, California passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 peacefully at her residence with her children by her side.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th from 5-9 PM at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary 11160 Stranwood Ave
Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 361-7387
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus...
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