Joseph Pescetti
April 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Pescetti on April 5, 2025 at the age of 96.
Born in Mineo, Sicily, on January 15, 1929, came to America, arriving in New York in 1947 at the age of 18. Met Nancy, the love of his life, living happily together for 46 years until her passing. Joe...
Jean Theaker
March 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, Jean Theaker passed away at home with family members surrounding her, she was 95. Jean was born in Long Beach, California, a native California gal. She went to Jordan High School, and then attended Compton College to study Art. While at Compton she met Earl Theaker. They married in 1949 and were together for over 70...
Sam Jack Sardisco
February 27, 2025
Sam Jack Sardisco passed away February 27, 2025 in the comfort of home, with his loving wife and sweet kitty by his side. He was born December 9, 1936 in San Pedro, California, to parents Edith Goren and Sam Salvador Sardisco. He was a proud graduate of San Pedro High School, and California State University Los Angeles, going on to...
Gilbert Lucero
February 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Lucero Family announces the passing of Gilberto Lucero, 71, of Lomita, California. He passed away in his home on February 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
Gilberto Lucero, known to family and friends as Gilbert, was born to Antonio and Maria Lucero, on June 22,1953, in El Paso, Texas, and was one of nine children....
Oscar B. Ramos
February 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, Oscar Baluyot Ramos, at the age of 73, took his last breath surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Oscar’s lasting legacy was devoting his life to service to his country, his community, and his family.
Oscar was born on February 10, 1952 to his parents Antonio Guzman...
Ronald Karl Koske
February 12, 2025
Ronald Karl Koske was, without a doubt, a man who lived life with boldness, a sense of humor, and a dedication to the finer things—like golf, cigars, and debating politics over a cup of coffee. If you were lucky enough to know him, you would have heard countless stories about his two holes-in-one, his days with Continental Airlines, his opinions...
Darlene Bird
January 29, 2025
Darlene Bird, 94, beloved Mother, Sister, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Wife, and Great-grandmother, was called home on January 29, 2025. She entered this world on March 24, 1930 in Grantsville, UT, born to Charles Francis Tate and Zina Imlay Tate. She is survived by her daughter Debbi (Ted) Nelson; son Larry ( Tami) Bird; grandson Barry Nelson ( Naomi); granddaughter Katrina Powell...
Tony S. Esquivel
January 27, 2025
Tony was born in Wilmington, California on May 10, 1930 and passed away on January 27, 2025. Tony was born and raised in Wilmington California his whole life.
Tony is now reunited with his beautiful wife Hope N. Esquivel after 70 wonderful years of marriage.
Tony is survived by his children, Kathy Esquivel Reyes, Anthony (Marina) Esquivel, Nancy (Skip) Patrick and Cindy...
Edel Dorthea Bakstad
2025
Edel Dorthea Bakstad, of Rancho Palos Verdes, passed away on January 27, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in 1933 in Oppdal, Norway to Gyda Wognild and Aage Aune, Edel grew up surrounded by a large extended family in the small community of Vognill. Edel moved to Trondheim to study business and after graduation worked as a...
Jack Brandon Rogers
January 24, 2025
Jack Brandon Rogers, a cherished resident of Torrance, California, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
Jack was born September 2nd 1936, in Inglewood, California. He grew up in Torrance with a strong work ethic and an adventurous spirit. He attended Morningside High School. He served in the Army...