Agnes Tan Walker

July 23, 2025

The family of the late Mrs. Agnes Tan Walker are composing her obituary, which will be updated and can be read here. 

Tirsa Ismary Gonzalez

July 19, 2025

Tirsa Ismary Gonzalez, 52, of Los Angeles, California, passed away on July 19, 2025 due to complications of her health. Tirsa was born on February 15, 1973 in San Salvador, El Salvador, the daughter of Carmen Quintanilla and Oscar Gaitan.

Remaining to cherish Tirsa’s memory are Ismary, her daughter; David, her son; Jonathan, Carlos, and Walter, her brothers; Ethan, her grandson;...

Nat Calicchia

June 28, 2025

Nat Calicchia, 96, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 in Garden Grove, California. He was born on July 21st to a large Italian family in Brooklyn, New York. Nat lived a full life which included service, family, and fun.

He was a proud graduate of the Brooklyn High School for Specialty Trades. Nat carried the skills and discipline he learned...

Nancy Goings Knapp

June 4, 2025

…Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:28

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Goings Knapp on June 4, 2025, at the age of 86.

Nancy G. Knapp, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and devoted...

Raul Anthony Munoz

May 27, 2025

Raul Anthony Munoz passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side at the age of 64, on Tuesday May 27th, 2025. Raul Anthony Munoz was born in Torrance, California July 13th, 1960.

His parents Phillip Sierra Munoz and Lucy Herrera Corral Munoz together raised 5 children: David Phillip, Diana Elizabeth, Raul Anthony, Yolanda Lucia and Gilbert Lawrence.

Raul was raised by...

Donald Richard Turple

May 26, 2025

Don Turple,84, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 26th after a short illness. He was born in Newago County Michigan where he grew up in the village of Hesperia. The oldest of four children, Don's family owned and operated the local hardware store. After high school, Don enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving a total...

Octavio Barragan Jr.

May 17, 2025

Octavio Barragan Jr. died unexpectedly on May 17, 2025, at his residence in Carson, CA. He was known as “Tavito” to his family, “Okie” to his friends, and was only 63 years old at the time of his passing. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.

Octavio was born on September 3, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA...

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...