September 19, 2023

John H. Thompson Jr. passed away unexpectedly September 19, 2023. He was born January 26,1974 to John H. Thompson Sr. and Charlene Masuda, baptized at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Lomita, CA and was a practicing Christian.

John worked long and hard to succeed at his career with California Transportation (Caltrans) and was a valued and...

September 19, 2023

Kathleen Maria Gerlits, also known as Kathy, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2023, at the age of 92 in Lomita, California. Born on October 8, 1930, in Arvada, Colorado, she was the beloved daughter of John and Kathryn Clark. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Fr. John Clark, S.J. Kathy will...

September 16, 2023

Liselotte Walther - Lotte - Mom - Oma - Omi, 84, passed away September 16, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Karl and Emma Ziegler in 1939 in Mannheim, Germany. She came to the United States in 1953 at the age of 13 to live with her Aunt. She met the love of her life,...

September 12, 2023

Ismael Reyes, age 84, passed away on September 12, 2023. Ismael was born in Camaguey, Cuba to Reynaldo Reyes and Esther Ayala Dominguez. Ismael married Graciela Reyes on March 17, 1973 in Guanabacoa, Cuba. They were married for 50 years. Ismael leaves behind his four (4) children, Ricardo Reyes, Ismael Reyes Jr., Daisy Valdes, and Osmara Reyes-Osorio, plus 8...

September 8, 2023

Manuel John Pichardo, Jr., 99, was born on May 27, 1924 and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2023. Manuel lived his entire life in his hometown of San Pedro. He was the oldest son with five younger sisters. He is survived by his sisters: Josie Jackson and Grace Smith; children: Deniese...

August 22, 2023

Carmen Mae Martin McGee, 92, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Chester and Imogene Wood Martin. She was united in marriage to John McGee on February 3, 1957 in Redondo Beach, California, and they had one son, Martin. She graduated from Banning High School in 1949 and attended Harbor...

July 25, 2023

Dennis Melvin Paustian (aka "Dr. Paustian") April 20, 1947 - July 25, 2023 Dr. Dennis Melvin Paustian was born in Iowa to Melvin and Ruth Paustian on April 20, 1947. He was one of three boys, grew up working on his family's farm in Walcott, and was known for his talent in sports. He served in the U.S. Army...

July 14, 2023

John 16:33 I have said these things to you; That in me you may have peace; In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. Rudolph Alatorre, age 75, passed away on July 14, 2023. Rudolph was born in Los Angeles, California to Eduardo Alatorre and Beatrice (Martinez) Alatorre. Rudolph married Anita Munoz,...

July 11, 2023

Anita was born in Culver City, California to Juan Ramirez and Paula Negrete and was raised in Wilmington for most of her young life. She attended Phineas Banning High School. Anita worked at the Star Kist Fish Cannery over on Terminal Island with her mother and late sister, Isabel, for several years before getting married. Annie, as she was otherwise...

July 9, 2023

Clifford Denny Matthews, 70 years old, of Torrance, California passed away peacefully on Sunday July 09, 2023 in hospice at All Hearts Residential Home.

Clifford was born on July 15, 1952 to Grace and Billy Matthews. He was a Torrance High School graduate and he graduated in 1970. After High School Clifford attended college at Cal State...