Our Obituaries
Roy Roger Hitchen
February 14, 1942 - January 22, 2018
Roy Roger Hitchen was born in Fargo, North Dakota, Feb. 14, 1942. He passed away in Palmdale, CA on Jan. 22, 2018. He was raised in the Grand Forks area of North Dakota and Minnesota where he graduated from Crookston High School in 1960. He immediately enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 20 years, and was in Vietnam for over 7 years of his career. After his retirement from the Navy, he...
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Elaine Johnson
February 2, 1944 - January 15, 2018
Born February 2, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. Passed away January 15, 2018 in Lancaster, California. Elaine Johnson grew up in Long Island, New York. Was a 20 year resident of the Antelope Valley. Survived by her son Richard Brown of Lancaster, CA and proceeded in death by her daughter Rhonda Johnson.
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Herminia Javier
April 25, 1923 - January 13, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Raymond De Shane
November 7, 1948 - January 10, 2018
Raymond De Shane Jr, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2018. Surrounded by his family and friends, Ray passed peacefully at AV Hospital in Lancaster, CA. He was born November 7, 1948, in Bakersfield, CA. After High School, he attended Bakersfield Jr. College. Ray received a full ride football scholarship to U.N.L.V. and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in teaching. In 1975 Ray...
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Erla Mae Dinubilo
May 25, 1927 - January 8, 2018
Born May 25, 1927 in Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away January 8, 2018 in Palmdale, California. She lived in Lancaster for 63 years and worked at Sav-On Drugs on Lancaster Blvd. for 24 years. Erla enjoyed visiting Morro Bay and camping at Lopez Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband John Dinubilo and son-in-law Doug Bliss. She is survived by 2 children Linda Bliss and Wayne Landers (Jan), 3...
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Johnny COSTA
December 22, 1935 - January 8, 2018
Born December 22, 1935, at home in Paramount, Calif. Passed away on January 8, 2018. He was the second youngest of 10 children and the seventh son. Resident of Lancaster for 52 years, hay hauler, and owner of Costa's Feed Barn prior to his retirement. Affectionately known and loved my many as "Papa." Survived by his wife of 5 years Nancy Jo, Daughter LaVonna Lacy, son-in law John Barnes,...
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David Michael Diaz
August 26, 1988 - January 5, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Harriet Ferguson Taft
March 5, 1918 - January 4, 2018
Harriet passed peacefully from this world the afternoon of January 4th after a gradual decline in her health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Harriet was born in Bayonne, NJ but has lived in California since 1954. In 1986, after raising two sons and a daughter, Harriet, and her husband Lawrence, retired and moved to Lancaster...
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Jerry Lee Noblet
February 29, 1936 - December 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Otha Johnson Clark
May 1, 1921 - December 31, 2017
Otha Johnson "Bud" Clark passed away on New Year's Eve, 2017 at the age of 96. He was born May 1, 1921 in Clayton, New Mexico to Melvina and Otha Clark. He lived in Clayton until his graduation form Clayton High School in 1939.In September 1939, Bud enrolled at Las Cruces State College attending the School of Engineering until 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Bud then enlisted in the Navy and...
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Grace A. Stewart
November 5, 1951 - December 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Casey Jemel Lamont Richardson
December 26, 2017 - December 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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William Kenneth Griffin
October 21, 1917 - December 26, 2017
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Anne Marie Hughes
October 25, 1937 - December 26, 2017
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Lynda Caroll McSherry
December 19, 1959 - December 26, 2017
McSherry Lynda Carol (Mitchell)Born December 19, 1959 in Munich, Germany to a loving Father Bryon George Mitchell ad Mother Billie Jacqueline Mitchell. Lynda entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 26, 2017 in Lancaster, California., Rosamond is where she was a long time resident. Surviving is her husband James Joseph McSherry and daughter Teasha Lynn Borg and...
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Cathy Jo Ridgway McGuire
January 27, 1957 - December 25, 2017
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Donald Bennett Beardsley
February 5, 1938 - December 25, 2017
Donald Bennett Beardsley, longtime resident of Pearblossom California, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Don was born in Nevada City, California. He and his wife, Judy, were married for 59 years. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and retired from the U.S. Forest Service as a Professional Forester after 32 years. He was stationed on the Tahoe Forest at Big Bend Ranger Station...
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Donald Bennett Beardsley
February 5, 1938 - December 25, 2017
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Ruth Leona JOHNSON-DUTTON
February 6, 1922 - December 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Mariana Hinojosa
January 29, 1951 - December 24, 2017
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Skippy B. Concepcion
September 2, 1936 - December 23, 2017
"Excellence in Photography"Skippy was supported by his family when he left this earth to be with the Lord. He was born in the Philippines and came to the United States in the 1950s. He made the United States Air Force his career and served the country for 20 years. As a young airman, Skippy's first tour was in Germany. Where he met his wife Hilde. Over the course of his career, he toured twice in...
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Tamara Lynn Boatz
April 30, 1964 - December 23, 2017
Tamara ( Tammy) Lynn Boatz, 53, of California City, CA died peacefully in her home on December 23, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of ProCare Hospice. Tammy was born on April 30, 1964 in Fargo, ND. The youngest of seven children and daughter of Agnes and Arlow Dahl, she grew up on a farm and attended school in the area. Tammy met Jerry in 1988. The story goes that Jerry...
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Trinidad Esther Mota
November 21, 1960 - December 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Florence J. Cherico
July 8, 1929 - December 22, 2017
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Francisco Santiago
February 5, 1975 - December 22, 2017
Francisco Santiago, age 42, of Lancaster, CA passed away on Friday December 22, 2017. Francisco was born February 5, 1975. Francisco is survived by his wife, Elva Escobedo and three daughters Brianna, Giselle, Natalie and granddaughter Brielle.Francisco was preceded in death by.A funeral for Francisco will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Joshua Memorial Park & Mortuary, 808 East...
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Aron Jordan Brim
November 2, 2017 - December 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Juan Jose Herrera
July 12, 1937 - December 19, 2017
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Sherryl Lynette Washington
December 18, 1957 - December 19, 2017
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Wardell Lewis
April 2, 1931 - December 18, 2017
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Joseph Anthony Campanella
January 20, 1954 - December 18, 2017
CAMPANELLA, Joseph AnthonyBorn on January 20, 1954, in Rochester, NY, passed away on December 18, 2017 ,in Palmdale, Calif. Joseph grew up in Alhambra, Calif. and graduated Alhambra High. He was a resident of the Antelope Valley for 33 years. Joseph retired from Vons as a Produce Manager in 2004. His experience with Pony League Umpiring inspired a second career that became his passion. He worked...
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Wardell Lewis
April 2, 1931 - December 18, 2017
Wardell Lewis was born as a twin on April 2, 1931 in Branchville, Texas. He was the third of eleven children born to John L. and Lorine Lewis. He confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Big Brazos River in Branchville, Texas 81 years ago. Wardell united with Shinning-Light Worship Center under the leadership of Rev. Ed Benson. He was a dedicated Senior Deacon and...
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Amalio Alvarado Mendoza
January 20, 1950 - December 17, 2017
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David Lee Wright
November 18, 1945 - December 17, 2017
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William David Frisbee
November 8, 1937 - December 16, 2017
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Victor Abrego
September 22, 1937 - December 16, 2017
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Gordon Maxwell Beckwith
February 2, 1921 - December 14, 2017
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Rita Ruth Roland
August 12, 1932 - December 12, 2017
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Marisela Flores
November 28, 1975 - December 12, 2017
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Alfonso G. Hernandez
November 1, 1949 - December 12, 2017
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Eugene Lee Harris
May 12, 1944 - December 11, 2017
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Michael Steve Garcia
December 20, 1986 - December 10, 2017
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Matthew Ryan Bellotti
October 4, 1994 - December 9, 2017
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Jessika Gricelda Bernal
October 3, 1995 - December 6, 2017
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Fred Ramirez
August 3, 1955 - December 4, 2017
Mr. Fred Ramirez died on 4 December 2017 in Lancaster, California at the age of 62.Fred is survived by his siblings Maria Luisa Renteria, Gloria Huerta, Jose Luis Parra, and Jesus Parra, all of Lancaster, California. Additionally, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Anthony Ramirez, sister, Rosa Castillo, and his mother, Beda Parra.Fred was born August 3, 1955...
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Chris Paul Nordstrom
August 18, 1941 - December 4, 2017
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Lynda Lynda Moberg
March 20, 1939 - December 2, 2017
Lynda TerKeurst Moberg, 78Funeral services for Lynda TerKeurst Moberg, a long-time resident of Palmdale, will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary, 808 East Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA. The family will greet friends prior to and following the service. Burial will be at Riverside National Cemetery. Mrs. Moberg passed away Saturday, December 2,...
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Agripina De Jesus Gramajo
June 16, 1932 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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Debora Kay Dennis
August 14, 1956 - November 30, 2017
Memorial service will be held Saturday December 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Faith Bible Church 44746 Challenger Way, Lancaster, CA 93535 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Bible Church earmarked Debbie Dennis Memorial Fund.
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Alfonso Ortiz Cabiltes
March 16, 1937 - November 30, 2017
Alfonso O. Cabiltes, DDS, 80 of Palmdale, CA died at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster early Thursday, November 27, 2017. Born on March 16, 1937 in Makati, Philippines. Dr. Cabiltes was an orphan of World War II and was educated under the Veterans Dependent Educational Benefits Program. He graduated from both the University of Illinois, in Chicago and the University of the East in Manila...
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Eufronio Ansale Ytom
August 3, 1923 - November 30, 2017
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Henry Franklin King
March 4, 1953 - November 28, 2017
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Kwan Lamont Green
February 3, 1975 - November 28, 2017
Kwan Lamont Green was born to the proud parents of Belory Sherrer (who has been called home) and Greg Green on February 3, 1975 in Los Angeles, California.Kwan received his formal education at Washington High School, then transferred to Van Nuys High School where he graduated in 1993 .... He also received his culinary certificate where he later became a cook/chef.Kwan loved spending quality time...
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Ana Mercedes Mendoza
September 12, 1947 - November 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
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JoAnn Shirley Cole
September 16, 1957 - November 27, 2017
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Crystal Lynn Ashcraft
December 27, 1970 - November 26, 2017
Born December 27, 1970, in Anaheim, California, Crystal Lynn Ashcraft passed away in her sleep on Nov. 26, 2017, in Highland, California. Crystal graduated from Western High School in 1989. Crystal most recently worked for Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union for over 18 years. She enjoyed most spending time with her son, Michael and her nephews, Trevor and Joshua and niece, Sophie. Crystal was...
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John Sagardia
January 5, 1927 - November 26, 2017
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Rex Allen Janzen
April 5, 1925 - November 24, 2017
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Kinu Steinhoff
January 28, 1929 - November 24, 2017
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Maria De La Paz Calderon
November 18, 1966 - November 21, 2017
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Raymond Onalion Phillips
June 26, 1933 - November 20, 2017
Mr. Raymond Onalion Phillips, the son of the late Robert Phillips Sr. and Augusta Henderson Phillips was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on June 26, 1933. Raymond departed this life on November 20, 2017 peacefully while sleeping. Raymond moved from St. Louis to Mansfield, Louisiana where he was a member of Wesley Methodist Church of Christ at an early age. Raymond later moved to Shreveport,...
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William Craig Hadlock
January 4, 1956 - November 20, 2017
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Leona M. Barron
February 13, 1931 - November 19, 2017
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Scott Rodriguez
January 26, 1988 - November 19, 2017
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Bertha Lee Scott
February 23, 1934 - November 16, 2017
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Luisa Virginia Lazo
March 1, 1973 - November 15, 2017
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Doris Elouise Alford
February 6, 1928 - November 15, 2017
Born February 6, 1928 in Pulaski, Mississippi and passed away in Lancaster, California. She grew up in Pulaski, Forest, Mississippi and in Mobile Alabama. Lived in the Antelope VAlley for 30 Year. Doris Worked at ITT and retired in 1991. She enjoyed cooking, camping, reading, and the jumble. Most importantly her family, animals, as well as her love for the Lord. She is preceeded in death by her...
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Richard Darryl Parker
August 7, 1967 - November 13, 2017
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Crystal Lenetta Jones
January 26, 1987 - November 12, 2017
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Ellen Marie McWilliams
November 18, 1939 - November 12, 2017
A long time resident of Palmdale, passed away peacefully on November 12, in her home surrounded by family. Born in 1939 in Torrence, California, she lived in Van Nuys before relocating to Palmdale. Ellen graduated from A.V. High School in 1957.Enriched by her Italian and German upbringing, she mastered many culinary and horticultural skills. Her garden and dinners were admired by many.In keeping...
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Samuel William Smith
October 25, 1935 - November 8, 2017
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Denise Delaine Maag
June 29, 1969 - November 3, 2017
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Wayne Roy Ulberg
December 19, 1926 - November 3, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Ulberg, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Wayne is survived by his sister Gladys Mertz; two daughters, Jill Norris and Nancy Welty; their brother, Edwin Tucker; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Ulberg; as well as grand-children Amy Young, Andrea Baskette, Brandy Leonard, Kara Ulberg, and Cameron Norris; and great-grand...
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Charlie Williams
December 31, 1928 - November 1, 2017
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Thomas Bernard Walsh
January 4, 1930 - November 1, 2017
Walsh, Thomas BernardWas born in 1930 in Chicago, ILL., and died on November 1, 2017, in Lancaster, California. He moved out to Lancaster, working for Hughes Aircraft, after his 1956 marriage to Barbara Lom . He is preceded by his loving wife, in 2000 and granddaughter, Barbara Bridgers. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Bridgers (Jeff) and Thomas Walsh (Stella) grandchildren, Trent...
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Geremias De Jesus Nataren Rojas
November 24, 1924 - October 29, 2017
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Maria Vazquez
September 26, 1930 - October 27, 2017
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Karina Gonzalez
October 4, 1988 - October 22, 2017
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Amparo S. Flores
December 11, 1922 - October 21, 2017
Amparo S. Flores passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born in Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas. She is Survived by her Husband of 76 years, Jose A Flores and 7 Children. She also leaves a legacy of 27 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.Amparo was devoted to her faith and her family and loved spending time with her Children, Grandchildren, and...
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Liam Noah Lussow
October 20, 2017 - October 20, 2017
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Frank Edward Harrison
November 11, 1942 - October 19, 2017
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Kaidon Moses
March 4, 2017 - October 16, 2017
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Michael Leon Rocha
September 3, 1999 - October 16, 2017
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Daniel Holloway
June 12, 1946 - October 15, 2017
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Daniel Holloway
June 12, 1946 - October 15, 2017
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Harold Theodore Dishion
August 13, 1927 - October 14, 2017
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Saundra Dawn Steward
December 2, 1939 - October 13, 2017
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Benjamin De-Haas
June 26, 1936 - October 12, 2017
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Amelia Jane Ulberg
December 6, 1939 - October 11, 2017
Born December 6, 1939 in Lancaster, California and passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2017. Millie spent her entire life in Antelope Valley. The Family lived on an alfalfa and sheep Ranch on Lancaster's Eastside. She attended Eastside Grade School and Antelope Valley High School. Millie obtained her Cosmetology License and began her decades long career as a hairstylist, owning and...
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Terry Allen Washington
September 8, 1958 - October 9, 2017
Terry Allen Washington 59, of Oakland, California, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, California. Terry was born in Tulare, California to his parents Roosevelt Washington and Betty Jean Luke.Terry was a graduate of Castlemont High School - Class of 1976. He was an intelligent and loving man who enjoyed serving others. He honorably...
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Arleen Gaines Rodgers
September 26, 1954 - October 9, 2017
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Karlene Susan Rogers
September 4, 1953 - October 5, 2017
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