Helen Marie Gerdano
Sep 30, 2025
Helen Marie Joanne Bottini Gerdano
November 12, 1924 – September 30, 2025
Helen Marie Joanne Bottini Gerdano was reunited with her family on the morning of September 30, 2025. Just six weeks shy of her 101st birthday, Helen lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, and Faith.
Born on November 12, 1924, in Rome, New York, to Julio and Rosa Santamassino Bottini,...
Daniel Lee Witting
Sep 26, 2025
Daniel Lee Witting, 78, passed away at home in Thousand Oaks, California, on September 26, 2025, with his wife, Susan, and daughter, Kaitlin, by his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother in law, cousin and friend, Dan will be remembered for his devotion to his family and loving spirit.
Dan was born on December 29, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. When...
Yvonne Manganaro
Sep 22, 2025
Yvonne Michelle Manganaro was born on August 21, 1973 in Duarte, California. She lived in Hacienda Heights with her parents James and Barbara Cooprider where she would reside until early adulthood.
She graduated from Wilson High School in 1991 where she was involved in the Thespian Club. She was also an integral part of the Wilson Academic Team that competed in...
Raymond Barry Pollok
Sep 21, 2025
CW2 Raymond Barry Pollok
September 11, 1946 – September 21, 2025
CW2 Raymond Barry Pollok, 79, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Elle Pollok; his children, Daniel and Michelle Pollok; his brother, Julian Pollok; and his sister-in-law, Suzanne Pollok.
Born in Inglewood, CA,...
Kenneth Sherwood Chapman
Sep 21, 2025
Professor Kenneth S. Chapman (Ken) of Simi Valley, California, passed away on September 21, 2025 at Simi Valley Hospital.
Ken was born in Ames, Iowa to Professor Orville L. Chapman and Faye M. Chapman on March 11, 1958. He grew up in Ames but finished his senior year at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Ken earned his undergraduate degree...
Susan Allmendinger Owens
Sep 18, 2025
Susan Allmendinger Owens passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on March 29, 1945, in Midvale, Utah, Sue was the daughter of hardworking parents who instilled in her a love of family, learning, and service. As a teenager and young adult, she worked at Arctic Circle, where her warm smile and quick wit made her...
Michael Jude Kupper
Sep 17, 2025
The world’s luckiest man has finally used all his earthly good fortune. Mike Kupper, husband, dad, grandpa and longtime sportswriter/editor, died September 17th of renal failure. He was 88.
But what a life it was! Realizing fairly early that at 5-8 and 130 pounds, a desired career as an athlete was not realistic, Mike thought that if he couldn’t play the...
Margie Ann Lieser
Sep 13, 2025
With gratitude for Margie’s loving life and spiritual journey, we share the news of her recent transition on September 13, 2025. Margie lived a beautifully full life as a devoted daughter, a talented artist, an animal lover, school teacher, very active in her church and as a loving friend. Full of love, faith, laughter and resilience, she touched the lives...
Lucille Marie Skibinski
Sep 12, 2025
Lucille Marie Tatro Fortin Skibinski, 97, passed peacefully on September 12, 2025 in Simi Valley, CA. She is survived by her children, Mary Kay Sloan, Jim (Sharon) Fortin, Barbara Bowers, Mike Fortin (Donna) and Janet (Alex) Gandel; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as welll as many extended family members. Lucille was born on June 19, 1928 in...
Marguerite Lucille Kelley
Sep 10, 2025
Marguerite Lucille (Pecci) Kelley of Thousand Oaks, formerly of Walnut Creek, CA passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 while out walking with her favorite nurse. She was 88 years old. Marguerite had an adventurous and fulfilling life with a passion for exercise, music, and outdoors. She took joy in a beautiful, sunny day, as well as a powder day...
Alireza Shahbazi
Sep 9, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved esteemed patriarch, Ostad Alireza Shahbazi. Caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a pioneering physicist.
He was the Creator of the
First Konkur Mokatebai in Iran, making a significant contribution to the nation’s educational landscape. Through his unwavering dedication, he provided free resources, books, housing, and classes by mail, and empowering generations...
Muching Lin
Sep 8, 2025
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Muching Lin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living in Westlake Village, California, at the age of 79.
Born on October 24, 1945, in Nantou, Taiwan, Muching was the second of six children, with two brothers and three sisters, and was predeceased by one brother. His life...