Our Obituaries
Carole G. Basler
October 4, 1917 - January 23, 2018
Carole G. Basler, age 100, of Thousand Oaks, California passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2018. Carole was born October 4, 1917 to Nettie Wicks and Cryder Wicks. Carole is survived by; daughter Jo Pagett; son-in-law Patrick Pagett; daughter Toni Fox; son-in-law David Fox; and son Terry Basler. She also leaves behind Seven Grandchildren and Nine Great GrandchildrenCarole was preceded in death by...
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Mary L. Guinan
September 27, 1923 - January 21, 2018
Mary was born 9/27/1923 in Springfield, Ill and passed on 1/21/2018. She was living in Thousand Oaks, CA at the time of her passing. She was happily married for 63 years to the love of her life William Guinan, he has been waiting for her in heaven for twelve years.She is survived by her 5 children Mary Elizabeth Guinan, Patricia A Guinan, Kathleen M Guinan-Lewinski, Belenda S Banks, Gavin J...
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William Glen Doody
August 4, 1931 - January 18, 2018
Colonel William Glen "Doc" Doody M.D., 86, passed away among family at the Mary Health of the Sick nursing facility in Newbury Park, California, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, after suffering a stroke in late-November. Bill was born on August 4, 1931, in Waynesburg, PA, the youngest of four boys (Joe, Richard, Robert and William) born to Joseph and Mayme Shock Doody. He spoke very fondly of his...
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Marcus Gene Robertson
May 12, 1933 - January 13, 2018
Marcus Gene Robertson, age 84, of Westlake Village, California passed away peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2018. Marcus was born May 12, 1933 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind his Son Rodney Robertson and Daughter-in-law Jane Robertson, Daughter Lynda Robertson and Son-in-Law Patrick Hoeschen, two Grandchildren Ashley Gunderson and Kyle Robertson, and his Great Grandchild Connor...
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Donald W. McCleerey
February 12, 1932 - January 12, 2018
Donald W. McCleerey, age 85, of Calabasas, CA passed away on Friday January 12, 2018. Donald was born February 12, 1932 in Iowa to Linda McCleerey and Donald McCleerey. Donald is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann McCleerey; daughter Diane McCleerey; daughter Debra Crawford; son-in-law Robert Crawford; son Daniel McCleerey; daughter-in-law Chandra McCleerey; and son Douglas McCleerey;...
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Patricia Anne Page
January 8, 1946 - January 8, 2018
Patricia (Patti) Anne Page will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cared deeply for her friends and family. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning of January 8, 2018 on her 69th birthday after a year-long battle with sarcoma cancer. Patti's sincere love for others revealed itself through her lifelong passion for creating, whether that was...
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Raymond C. Peterson
April 10, 1935 - January 6, 2018
Raymond Clyde Peterson was born April 10, 1935, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was the son of Clyde Paul Peterson and Mary Joan Miller. Raymond was the older brother of Ronald Stanley Peterson (deceased). Raymond served in the United States Army and was transferred to California on February 28th, 1958.After serving his country honorably Raymond met his true love and future wife Stella OdenaCondra...
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Patricia A. Greenwood
July 9, 1939 - January 6, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Larry Louis Vaccaro
September 29, 1939 - January 3, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Jeanette Semerjian
May 23, 1933 - January 3, 2018
Jeanette Garibian-Semerjian, 84 years old of Woodland Hills, CA passed away on January 3, 2018 with her family at her bedside. She was born on May 23, 1933 in Marseille, France to Harry Garibian and Florence Bandazian-Garibian. In 1949, after the passing of her mother, she came to the United States to live with her mom's brother and his family in Philadephia. She married Thomas Paul Semerjian...
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Ethel Elizabeth Clint
July 1, 1924 - December 30, 2017
Ethel Elizabeth Salow was born to Elizabeth and George Salow on July I, 1924 inSummit Township of Erie, PA. She grew up on their small farm with 3 older brothers:Robert, George and Cliff; and the younger twins, Merle and Pearl.She attended a nearby one-room school house up until 8th grade. Chores includedweeding carrot patches, helping with canning or other household tasks and pickingelderberries...
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Elayne Linda Purcell
June 29, 1943 - December 30, 2017
Elayne L. (Beck) Purcell (June 29, 1943 - December 30, 2017) Elayne L. (Beck) Purcell is fondly remembered for her love of the sun, her tremendous shopping skills, sharp memory, and marvelous sense of humor. Elayne was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence, RI, and attended nursing school in Boston, MA. A former executive secretary for Emblem & Badge in Providence, RI, Elayne died...
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Allen Thomas Koster
May 26, 1922 - December 25, 2017
Koster, Allen ThomasAl Koster died peacefully in Thousand Oaks, CA on December 25th, 2017 at the age of 95. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Carl and Helen Koster. His family moved to Rocky River, OH his senior year in high school where he met the love of his life, Carol Jean Woodruff.Al was large in spirit and intellect, with an open mind and open heart. He was a fiercely independent man of great...
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William Berry Bankhead
July 8, 1969 - December 24, 2017
William Berry Bankhead, 48 and a devoted husband, father, brother and son, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. He was born in Albany, Georgia and spent his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he met his wife, Carol Henry, and obtained 2 bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical...
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Terrence Wesley NOVATT
February 5, 1935 - December 23, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Chauncey Bill Pruner
November 8, 1927 - December 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Julietta Michele Lakins
June 6, 1962 - December 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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William Harry Bang
November 19, 1929 - December 19, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Milton Jeremiah Shatzer
September 22, 1946 - December 17, 2017
Milton J. "Jerry" ShatzerMilton J. "Jerry" Shatzer, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his home in Malibu, CA. Jerry was born on September 22, 1946 to Milton L. and Genevieve Shatzer of Toledo and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1964. Jerry earned a Bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Toledo (1970), a Master's degree in missiology from Abilene...
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Pamela Hughes Yantzer
November 14, 1958 - December 13, 2017
Pam Jo Hughes Born November 14, 1958 in Hopkinsville Kentucky, regretfully passed away on Wednesday December 13th, 5:30 pm at the City of Hope after a long battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She passed away with her loving family by her side until the very end. Pam's far reaching legacy began at her conception between two amazing parents, Joseph Hughes and Lilian Downs, as an only child Pam...
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Martin Burns
August 22, 1927 - December 10, 2017
This Earth is missing a one-of-a-kind soul. Dr. Martin Burns went Home December 10, 2017. He had many names while he was here - Marty, Dr., Doc, Dad, Pops . but his favorite was "Poppa" and so he shall be known. Poppa lived an extraordinary and full life. A first generation American and the only child of Ana and Leon, immigrants fleeing religious persecution in Eastern Europe who came to this...
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Ann Marie Power
November 6, 1936 - December 9, 2017
Ann M. Power passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 9th at her residence in the Belmont Village Senior Living facility in Thousand Oaks, CA.Ann was born on November 6, 1936 in Worcester, MA to James D. Power Jr. and Helen Chaisson Power. She graduated from St. Peter's High in 1954 and from Newton College of the Sacred Heart in 1958. Following in the footsteps of her father she began a...
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Steven Michael Johnston
August 15, 1953 - December 4, 2017
Steven Michael Johnston, 64 of Simi Valley, California passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He touched many lives with his love, loyalty and humor and we are comforted in knowing we will see him again in the presence of our Lord and Savior.Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1953, moving to California in 1956. He was raised in Villa Park, CA and moved with his family to Thousand Oaks in...
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Waltraud Marie Larko
December 18, 1922 - December 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Mindanao Inocencio
September 13, 1922 - November 28, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Shirley Joan Weston
February 17, 1935 - November 25, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Shirley Joan Weston
February 17, 1935 - November 25, 2017
Shirley Joan Weston, 82, of Simi Valley, California, passed away on November 25, at Los Robles Hospital. She was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Mary and Albert Zahner. Shirley was the loving and devoted wife of the late Peter Weston. She is survived by her daughter Karen Weston of Oak Park, California and son Mark Weston and his wife Laurie of Garland, Texas and their...
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Trisha Jane Foster
February 7, 1956 - November 23, 2017
Trisha Jane Foster, age 61, of Westlake Village, CA Passed Away on Thursday November 23, 2017. Trisha was born February 7, 1956 in Oxnard, California to June Minaker-Tuttle and Claude Tuttle. Trisha is survived by her spouse, John Foster; son Johnny and wife Kiki Foster; and daughter Kelly and Husband Matthew Landen, sister Vivian Manley, sister Claudia Tuttle and sister Sally Karrasch;...
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Barbara H. Plyley
March 25, 1929 - November 22, 2017
Barbara Plyley, age 88, of Thousand Oaks Passed Away on Wednesday November 22, 2017. Barbara was born March 25, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Thelma Manning and John Manning. Barbara is survived by her spouse, George M. Plyley; daughter Dawn "Cindy" Plyley; son Stefan Plyley; and daughter-in-law Cari Plyley; father John Manning; brother John Robert Funston.Barbara was preceded in death by; father...
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Jane Marie Lamp
March 26, 1940 - November 15, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Linda Jean LaVanne
October 16, 1956 - November 10, 2017
Linda Pangle LaVanneWestlake Village, CALinda Pangle LaVanne passed away to be with our God and our savior, Jesus Christ on November 10, 2017. Linda was born in Calexico, California on October 16, 1956. She graduated from Mountain Empire High School in 1974. Following her love of horses, she earned her degree in Animal Science from The University of Arizona in 1978. Linda was part of the...
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Dorothy J. SANDERSON
October 17, 1920 - November 3, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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Dorothy Jane SANDERSON
October 17, 1920 - November 3, 2017
Dorothy Jane SANDERSON, age 97, of Thousand Oaks, CA Passed Away on Friday November 3, 2017. Dorothy was born October 17, 1920. Dorothy is survived by; son Gale Sanderson and daughter Judith Pashley and many grandchildren.A graveside service for Dorothy will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory, 5600 Lindero...
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Erla Dean Blair-Hunt
December 6, 1945 - November 2, 2017
Erla Dean Blair-Hunt, age 71, of Westlake Village, CA Passed Away on Thursday November 2, 2017. Erla was born December 6, 1945. Erla is survived by; daughters Stephanie Gager, Heidi Blair and her son, Ryan Blair.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com for the Blair-Hunt family.
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Mary Antonacci
January 27, 1929 - November 1, 2017
Mary Antonacci, passed away on November 1, 2017, at the age of 88. Devoted wife of the late Tony Antonacci. They were married for over 68 years. Beloved mother of Nino Antonacci (Bonnie), Anthony Antonacci (Lisa), and Rosemary Casey (Jeff). Adored grandmother of Deena Larsuel (Michael), Michael Antonacci (Sara), and Sara Antonacci. Loving great-grandmother of Sofia Antonacci and Elle Larsuel....
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Gohar Papouchian
March 5, 1932 - October 29, 2017
Gohar Papouchian, age 85, of Studio City, CA Passed Away on Sunday October 29, 2017. Gohar was born March 5, 1932 in Erbil, Iraq. Gohar is survived by; daughter Annie Sofoian; daughter Armine Papouchian; daughter Arous Dabagyan; and son-in-law Hovig Safoian; sister-in-law Ron Dabagyan.Gohar was preceded in death by.A visitation for Gohar will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 10...
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Anthony Consolo
July 21, 1925 - October 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Judy Helene Boyce
March 4, 1943 - October 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Stacy Jo Thykeson
July 9, 1972 - October 18, 2017
Stacy Jo Thykeson (45) of Newbury Park, CA passed away on Oct. 18, 2017 from lung cancer. The funeral service will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM.Burial will follow at 3:00 PM.Arrangements are being handled by Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary.Stacy was born July 9, 1972 and graduated from Oak Park High School in Oak Park,...
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Jane Ann Weise
March 12, 1927 - October 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Gene Brent
July 25, 1937 - October 13, 2017
Gen Brent, July 25, 1937 to October 13, 20017.Gene Brent was born in Portland, Oregon on July 25th 1937 and passed away Peacefully at his home in Woodland Hills, CA. on October 113th 2017 he was married to the love of his life Jan, for 50 years this November. Gene was a talented actor who performed in several Broadway musicals and on television. He was also an accomplished singer, and sang with...
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James Chi-Wan Chao
October 2, 1943 - October 12, 2017
James Chi-Wan Chao, age 74, of Camarillo, CA passed away on Thursday October 12, 2017. James was born October 2, 1943. James is survived by; daughter Janna Chao; son Jerad wife Julie Chao; son Justin Chao husband Brian Garcia; and daughter Faith Chao; significant other Rowena Perez.A visitation for James will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley...
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S. H. Shibley
January 6, 1938 - October 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Avash Mardjaee
January 8, 1984 - October 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Evelyn Liebscher
December 9, 1929 - October 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Charlotte Elsa Berger
May 21, 1930 - October 7, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was surrounded and supported by loving family and friends. Charlotte was born on May 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Born the first of two children to Karl and Sofie Kaechele. She came to California in 1956. She met her husband, Alfred, at a dance in Pasadena and they were married...
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Rosalyn Faith Schiff
September 3, 1940 - October 6, 2017
Rosalyn Faith Schiff, age 77, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Friday October 6, 2017. Rosalyn was born September 3, 1940 in New York. Rosalyn is survived by her husband, Michael Hugh Schiff; daughters Margie and husband Steve Bower, Susan and husband James Force; sister Natalie Frankel; grandchild Caryn and husband Andrew Neidhardt, Elisha and Aaron Force, and great grandchild Loretta...
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Henriette Shartel
October 3, 1928 - October 6, 2017
Henriette Shartel passed away at Thousand Oaks, CA, on October 6th, 2017Henriette is lovingly remembered by daughter Susie Goldberg, Son Marty Goldberg and grandchildren, Josh, Danielle, Stacey and Jenna. Henriette was born in Rotterdam, Holland on October 3, 1928. Henriette enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, and sewing. She loved spending time with her family and cat. The funeral service...
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Robert Louis TenBrook
September 20, 1931 - October 5, 2017
Robert Louis TenBrook passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017 in Thousand Oaks, CA after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, he was 86.Robert was born on September 20, 1931 in West Chester, PA to Freda and John TenBrook. His mother died when he was 4 years old leaving him and his sister Jacqueline, under his father's care. His grandparents Sarah and Abram TenBrook moved from Oregon to...
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Melanie du Beau
April 18, 1929 - October 5, 2017
Melanie du Beau, age 88, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Thursday October 5, 2017. Melanie was born April 18, 1929 in Austria to Ida Koinigg and Helmut Koinigg. Melanie is survived by her husband, Neil du Beau; daughter Yvette du Beau; son Steve, wife Jennifer du Beau; brother Helmut du Beau; granddaughter Ashlyn du Beau and grandson Curren du Beau.Melanie was preceded in death by; father an...
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Elmer R. Jordan
May 27, 1933 - October 2, 2017
Elmer R. Jordan May 1933 - October 2, 2017Born in the Bronx N.Y, Elmer served four years in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he began a lifelong career in the Insurance industry specializing in Commercial Insurance. In 1957 he was married to Gloria and remained married for 60 years. They had 5 children. Beverly, Karen, Stephen, Barbara and Paul. Daughter in law Caroline, grand children Amanda...
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John Johnson Kilkeary
March 10, 1930 - October 2, 2017
John Johnson Kilkeary, age 87, of Thousand Oaks, California, passed away on Monday October 2, 2017. John was born March 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John is survived by his son Jay, daughter-in-law Kim, brother Phillip, grandson Matthew, and granddaughter Christina.A funeral service for John will be held Monday, October 9, 2017, at 10:30 AM at Saint Jude the Apostle Church, 32032...
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Marie Annigian
June 27, 1928 - September 28, 2017
Marie B. Annigian, 89, of Glendale, California, passed away on September 28, 2017 at her home in Glendale. Funeral service will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Chapel, (5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91362) on October 4, 2017at 10AM with Pastor Bruce Kitabjian of Grace Bible Church officiating. Marie B. Annigian was born on June 27,1928 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Loucine...
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Adeline Gertrude. Oglesby
June 20, 1918 - September 28, 2017
Adeline Oglesby, 99, a long-time resident of Newbury Park, entered Heaven's gates Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was born June 20, 1918, at home, in Croke Township, Minnesota. She had 7 siblings; LaVella, Virgil, Betty, Russell, Roy, Crystal and Allen. They grew up on a farm where they worked hard. She learned to play the piano and drums and would play in a band at various events with her...
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Richard John Feuerherm
July 21, 1930 - September 27, 2017
Richard John Feuerherm, age 87, of Camarillo, CA passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2017. Richard was born July 21, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Marie Feuerherm and Paul Feuerherm. Richard is survived by; daughter Jill Deoliveira; and son-in-law Lawrence DeOliveira; grandson Brett DeOliveira and granddaughter Lauren DeOliveira.Richard was preceded in death by; father Paul Feuerherm and...
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Maj-Britt Elsa Finnstrom
May 24, 1928 - September 27, 2017
Maj-Britt Finnstrom (born Andersson) passed away peacefully on Sept 27, 2017 in her daughter's home in Oak Park, California. Maj-Britt was born in Stockholm, Sweden on May 24, 1928.Maj-Britt lived an active life in Sweden before coming to the U.S. She bicycled across the country with her friends, took part in the re-construction of Germany after WW II and traveled through southern Europe by...
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Alice Tyra
April 19, 1933 - September 26, 2017
Frances Alice Tyra (Terry) of Simi Valley, CA, passed away at the age of eighty-four years. She was born in Los Angeles to Jake and Carmen (Briones) Blasco. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, wife, and friend.Alice had a generous heart and feisty attitude. Her home was always open to friends and family in need of a good laugh or a place to sleep. She was an expert tamale...
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Marguerite Leon Lueke
October 17, 1927 - September 24, 2017
It is with great and heartfelt sorrow that the family of Marguerite "Marge" Leon Lueke, 89, announces her passing on September 24th, 2017. She left this world as she had lived, surrounded by loving family and friends. Marge's passing was proceeded by that of her beloved husband Julius who passed in 2001, her youngest daughter Beverly Jean who died in infancy in 1954, her parents, George and...
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Kenneth Mel Packard
December 13, 1961 - September 22, 2017
Kenneth Mel Packard passed away peacefully on September 22nd with his family by his side after his courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lisa McGrath Packard and his two daughters, Hillary and Nicole. Ken was born in 1961 in New York and moved to Thousand Oaks, CA with his parents at the age of 7. He attended Thousand Oaks High School and Chico State...
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Marian Donadio
March 21, 1924 - September 22, 2017
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmotherMarian Donadio, 93, passed away Friday September 22, 2017 with her loving family at her side.Marian was born: March 21, 1924 in Passaic, New Jersey. Her and her husband Anthony were one of the first families to resided in "The First Neighborhood" of Westlake Village, 51 years ago.As an Italian American Marian was a founding and charter...
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Kent Harned
March 3, 1935 - September 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Agenildes Cohen Ramos
August 13, 1928 - September 16, 2017
Agenildes Cohen Ramos, age 89, of Calabasas, CA passed away on Saturday September 16, 2017. Agenildes was born August 13, 1928 in Brazil. A funeral service for Agenildes will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 2:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM at...
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Elizabeth Lydia Van Noppen
March 22, 1929 - September 14, 2017
Elizabeth passed away in Newbury Park, California on September 14, 2017. She was 88 years old. Elizabeth was born in the Netherlands on March 22, 1929. She was eleven when World War II began in Europe. She had vivid memories of the war that stayed with her for the remainder of her life. In 1949, she came to the United States with her parents and sister. She worked as a domestic in the Chino area...
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Charlene E. Crowe
March 11, 1932 - September 13, 2017
Charlene Elizabeth Crowe, 85 years old, passed away on September 13, 2017 in Simi Valley, CA. She was born March 11, 1932 to Roy and Mary Claxton and was raised in Billings, Montana. She moved to California as a young adult living in the San Fernando and Simi Valley's. Charlene was employed by LAUSD for over twenty years and worked at Monroe High School. She was an accomplished pianist...
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Robert DeWain Taylor
July 3, 1934 - September 10, 2017
Robert DeWain Taylor, age 83, of West Hills, California passed away on Sunday September 10, 2017. Robert was born July 3, 1934 in Cleburne, Texas. A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, September 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary, Westlake Village, California. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Robert will be laid to rest immediately following at...
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Benny F. Diba
February 4, 1929 - September 8, 2017
Benny Faramarz Diba was born in Tehran, Iran. He completed highschool at Alborz before coming to the United States, where he obtained an undergraduate degree in business administration in 1950 from San Francisco State College. His excelled in the insurance industry commencing with Metropolitan Life and his career spanned over 48 years. After a 13-year marriage and life in the United States, he...
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Sally Lee
October 5, 1927 - August 28, 2017
Sally Lee passed away on Monday August 28, 2017. She was born October 5, 1927 in Canton, China. Sally, who resided in Fountain Valley, California, is survived by her three children Howard, Calvin and Debbie, and six grandchildren: David, Jonathan, Derek, Alex, Aaron and Melinda.Her family will be having a graveside memorial service for Sally on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Pierce...
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Richard Allen KING
March 29, 1930 - August 21, 2017
Richard Allen King, owner of King's Barber Shop in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks, died peacefully and with conscious intention at the age of 87 on August 21st, during the solar eclipse, surrounded by his family.Richard was born March 29, 1930 in Atchison Kansas and at the age of 8 moved to Los Angeles. He attended Catholic grade school and junior high and graduated from LA High School.King...
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Barbara Lorraine Deprano
August 2, 1937 - August 20, 2017
Barbara L. Deprano, age 80, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Sunday August 20, 2017. Barbara was born August 2, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara is survived by; son Eric Deprano; and daughter Maria Deprano.A funeral service for Barbara will be held Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, California. Barbara...
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Porfirio Cisneros Morales
November 22, 1929 - August 20, 2017
Porfirio Cisneros Morales, age 87, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Sunday August 20, 2017. Porfirio was born November 22, 1929 in Mexico. Porfirio is survived by; son Johnnie Chacon; son Ysidro Chacon; son Ralph Chacon; son Dave Chacon; daughter Emily Carrillo; son Richard Chacon; son Tommy Chacon; son Rouben Chacon; and son Chris Chacon.Porfirio was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn...
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Joseph Paul Luskin
July 22, 1937 - August 15, 2017
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing our beloved Joseph Paul Luskin on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He was 80. Joseph was born in New York on July 22, 1937 to Minnie and Irving Luskin. At age three, he and his family moved to Los Angeles.Joseph is survived by his wife Marianne; son Joshua and his wife Susy; and two grandchildren, Daniella...
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Marc Jeremy Shapiro
February 17, 1947 - August 14, 2017
Marc Jeremy Shapiro, age 70, of Westlake Village, CA passed away on Monday August 14, 2017. Marc was born February 17, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona to Bess and Morton Shapiro. Marc is survived by his spouse, Robin Shapiro; daughter Ronda Onesto; son-in-law Joe Onesto; daughter Renell Welch; and son-in-law Billy Welch; grandchilden Tyler Onesto, Ginna Onesto, Shayley Welch and Maycee Welch.Marc was...
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Omar David Talabucon
February 6, 1971 - August 14, 2017
Omar D. Talabucon, age 46, of Camarillo, CA passed away on Monday August 14, 2017. Omar was born February 6, 1971 in Philippines. Omar is survived by his wife, Vilma A. Santos; son, Aaron Talabucon; daughter, Andrea Talabucon; parents, Ernesto and Belen; and siblings, Jun and Erna.A visitation for Omar will be held Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks...
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Ella Kathleen Cranny
March 12, 1939 - August 7, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
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RAlf Peter Stemmann
June 21, 1958 - August 7, 2017
Ralf Peter Stemmann, age 59, of Malibu, California passed away on Monday August 7, 2017. Ralf was born June 21, 1958 in Germany to Margarete Stemmann and Helmut Stemmann. Ralf is survived by his wife, Miraflor Mae Stemmann; daughter Maeliss Stemmann; and daughter Alissa Diessner; mother Margarete Stemmann; brother-in-law Wolfgang Schitter and sister Renate Schnitter; grandson Gabriel James...
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Janet Marlene Christensen
September 3, 1938 - August 7, 2017
Jan Christensen, age 78, of Westlake Village, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2017. Jan was born in Alhambra, California, on September 3, 1938, to Venice and Estella Morse, and was a lifelong California resident. Jan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and could always be counted on to provide unconditional love and support to her family members. Jan loved travel,...
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Kelly Ann Hubert
June 25, 1936 - August 5, 2017
In Memory ofMrs. Kelly Ann HubertJune 25, 1936 - August 5, 2017The family of Mrs. Kelly Ann Hubert sorrowfully announces the peaceful passing of their beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born June 25, 1936, she passed away with her family at her side on August 5, 2017. She was 81 years of age. Cherished daughter of Virginia Elizabeth Wells-Kelly and William Oscar Doles,...
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Lois Marie Pollard
December 16, 1923 - August 4, 2017
Lois Marie Pollard passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born Lois Marie Westbrook on December 16, 1923 inNebraska. Shortly after graduating from high school in Idaho, she moved to California. She met her first husband, James Claudius Johnson and had twosons. For a short time, they operated an open air produce market on Los Felix Boulevard in Glendale, California and...
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Joan Constance Gold
March 2, 1934 - July 28, 2017
Joan Constance Gold, age 83, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Friday July 28, 2017. Joan was born March 2, 1934 in Connecticut to Stella Whitney and Milton R. Whitney. Joan is survived by; daughter Pamela Sharlene O'Friel; and son Aaron Gold; brother Milton Whitney; grandchild Jayden O'Friel.Joan was preceded in death by her husband Lawernce Michael Gold; mother Stella Whitney and...
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Brandon Jones
January 13, 1984 - July 23, 2017
Brandon Gregory Jones, "BJ", 33, of Reseda, Thousand Oaks, and most recently Rosamond, CA, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from complications due to SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:00pm at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks - Griffin Memorial Park. Dr. Kimber Lee Wilkes will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00pm...
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Rahim Talaie Shahir
March 20, 1928 - July 19, 2017
Rahim Talaie Shahir, age 89, of Calabasas, CA passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017. Rahim was born March 20, 1928. Rahim is survived by his wife, Latifeh Mirzaie Asl; daughter Jamileh Shahir; son Mohammad Shahir; son Ahmad Shahir; daughter Miriam Shahir; and daughter Sedan Jamali.A funeral service for Rahim will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin...
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John K. Ham
February 28, 1945 - July 19, 2017
John "Johnny" Kenneth Ham, 72, of Agoura Hills, CA passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after the devastation of Parkinson's Disease.John is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Leslie LaMantain Ham, his three daughters, Tina (Greg) Ekman, Julie (Christian) Torresluna, and Amanda (Luis) Barrios. He also leaves nine grandchildren, his sisters Donna Schlosser and Sandra Kay Overpack and, many...
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Rose Marie Zone
June 23, 1949 - July 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Linda A. Woods
April 16, 1926 - July 12, 2017
Linda A. Woods, age 91, of Westlake Village, CA passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2017. Linda was born April 16, 1926 in Ohio. A visitation for Linda will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, California. A rosary will occur at 8:00 PM. A funeral mass will occur Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10...
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Simonne Mary Adams
June 7, 1925 - July 6, 2017
Simonne Mary Adams, age 92, of Thousand Oaks, CA passed away on Thursday July 6, 2017. Simonne was born June 7, 1925. Simonne is survived by; daughter Pauline Adams; daughter Elaine Schwein; son-in-law Larry Schwein; daughter Margery Hammer; daughter Cecile Smith; and son-in-law Harry Smith.A private graveside service for Simonne will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600...
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Todd Walker Ruwhiu
August 21, 1969 - July 4, 2017
Todd Walker RuwhiuAugust 21, 1969 - July 4, 2017Todd's love of life, people, sports and adventure provided him with a humorous, positive outlook . When his struggles would increase so would his endurance. He gave his all to life's situations. Todd, a resident of Oak Park, CA was born August 21, 1969 in Santa Monica, CA. He grew up in Agoura Hills (Lake Lindero). Todd graduated from Agoura Hills...
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Susan Dee Carpenter
January 6, 1944 - July 2, 2017
Our beautiful wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away on July 2, 2017. She was born on January 6, 1944 in Detroit Michigan to Herbert Kirby and Marie Ann Shrout. She was a 39 year resident of Thousand Oaks. After raising her children into grade school, Sue went back to school and graduated from California State University at Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology with...
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Hossein Ataee
June 1, 1932 - July 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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Bruce Mark Schiffman
November 3, 1947 - June 30, 2017
Contributions in Memory of Bruce Schiffman, MD can be made in two ways:Option 1:Send a check to Providence Tarzana Medical Foundation @ 18321 Clark St, Tarzana, CA 91356Attention: Lori Bausch, Donor Coordinator with a note saying this contribution is to honor Bruce Schiffman, MDAcknowledgment can be sent to:Mary Shciffman4237 Meadowlark Dr.Calabasas, CA 91302orOption 2:Call Lori Bausch, Donor...
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Lloyd S. Farwell
August 15, 1922 - June 24, 2017
Lloyd Farwell - 1922-2017 Lloyd Farwell was born in Concord, NH on August 15, 1922 and began what became an extraordinary life. As a small child he moved to Wakefield, MA when his Dad took a job working for a Boston newspaper. After graduating from Wakefield High in 1940, he enrolled at the University of New Hampshire. Following America's entry into World War II, Lloyd enlisted in the Aviation...
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Sebastian Jerzy Szachniewicz
February 16, 2016 - June 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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