Pacific Cremation Services Obituaries
Mary Ellen Rivera
Jan 13, 2022
Mary Ellen Rivera (Galvan) passed away on January 13, 2022, after a sudden downturn in health. Mary Ellen was born in Whittier, California to Raymond and Lucia (Ponce) Galvan on February 20, 1941. My mother came from a large Roman Catholic family and my father was from a large Protestant family and they met at a Catholic dance. Some...
Betty Owen
Jan 8, 2022
Elizabeth Jane Owen passed away on January 8, 2022 after a sudden downturn in health. Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1931 to Lester and Irene Becker. After graduating from Wells High School, Betty enjoyed success as a professional model, then business administrator and later found great purpose and meaning as a loving mother and homemaker....
Dennis John Sommers
Dec 20, 2021
Dennis John Sommers, 34, of San Juan Capistrano, California went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1987 in San Clemente, California. He is the one and only son of Dennis and Sandra Sommers. He is a member of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, thirteenth generation. He is...
Cheryl Lee Pennell
Dec 16, 2021
It is my sad duty to announce to the world that my life partner, Cheryl Lee Pennell (Cheri) has passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Cheri never cried or said “why me,” she faced most days with tremendous strength and humor. Cheri was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Pennell, father Daniel Pennell, brother David Pennell,...
Andrew Edward Phillips
Dec 13, 2021
Andrew Edward Phillips, 71, passed away December 13th 2021 from a heart attack in Laguna Niguel, CA. Although a failing heart took him away from this world, his kind manner left an imprint on those who knew him. Andy was born September 16, 1950 to Joanne and Edward Phillips in Pasadena, California. Andy graduated from San Marino High School...
Nancy K. Kanney
Dec 3, 2021
Nancy Kamrar Kanney, 89 years old, passed away December 3, 2021, at 6am peacefully. She lived in Laguna Woods, California. Nancy was born May 22, 1932 in Portland, OR to Mr. and Mrs. Kamrar. In her high school years the family moved to San Diego where she graduated from Grossmont High. Shortly after the family moved to San Mateo...
Marion Elizabeth Billington
Nov 23, 2021
Marion Elizabeth Billington Marion Billington(Tucci) was born in Montclair, NJ, on 17AUG1951. Due to her father's job Marion was able to experience traveling and living in many states until finally settling in Orange, CA in 1968. Marion graduated from Orange High School. She then entered the convent to become a Nun. While at the convent she was attending classes...
David Lawrence Stuefloten
Nov 16, 2021
David Lawrence Stuefloten, 54, passed away in Irvine California on November 16, 2021. David, known to many as “Stu”, was born in San Jose California on March 13, 1967. He grew up in San Jose, graduating from Bellarmine College Prep High School and went on to finish his college degree at San Diego State University. He lived in San...
Robert Alfred Martinez
Nov 15, 2021
Robert Martinez, 87, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Mission Viejo on November 15th 2021 due to natual causes. Robert was born on September 14th, 1934 in Tujunga, CA. Robert graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in 1952 and in 1957 he enlisted into the Army and served in Germany for two years as a Specialist E4. After...
Michael David Barnes
Oct 29, 2021
Michael David (Mike) Barnes, 58 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 29, 2021. Born on January 1, 1963 in Santa Ana, CA, he is preceded in death by his mother, Francis Corinne (Cora) Knight (2007), and brother, Timothy Darrell (Timmy) Barnes (1956).Mike is survived by his father, Charles Barnes (Mary) of Santa...
Bertha Russ Diehl
Sep 23, 2021
Mother to Jacqueline (Jerry Gold) and Richard (Mary Julia), Grandmother to Brigid Cianfrani and Alexandra Gold, Great-grandmother to Sophia, Joey, Tommy, and Callum Cianfrani, Wife to Ralph (Jack) Diehl, and friend to many! Bertha Russ Diehl was born on October 2, 1922 and passed away September 23, 2021 – nine days short of her 99th birthday. She was a...
Joan Florence Burke
Sep 19, 2021
Wife, Mother, Grandma, Companion Joan Burke had the long goodbye of Alzheimer’s and passed away on September 19, a few days short of what would have been hers and Art’s 65th wedding anniversary. Joan was born in Worchester MA to Paul and Florence Viscetto- the family lived in Worchester until Joan was 20, when they decided to make the...
Akiyoshi Kajita
Sep 17, 2021
Akiyoshi Kajita, 53 of Irvine California. Departed the Earth for another adventure within a new universe on Sept 17th. Affectionately known as Aki, he studied business in Japan. In 1990, he moved to California with the love of his life. Together they entered the foreign student English program in Northern California. Later he earned his Associates Degrees. They were...
Evelia Hunn
Sep 16, 2021
Evelia Hunn was born Evelia Vital in Mexico in 1945. She came to the United States in 1962 with her family. Her mother, Tinidad, told her that the USA was the best country in the world because every person has the opportunity to be successful if they are willing to work for it. Evelia quickly learned English and worked...
Harold "Rich" Richard Steinhoff
Sep 12, 2021
H. Richard Steinhoff aka “Rich” or “Poppy” was the beloved husband of Elaine. Together for more than 35 years, they shared a beautiful life together that included so much happiness, laughter, endless beach strolls, and memories that could not be contained in his more than 100 photo albums. Born in Cuba City, Iowa in 1936, Rich did it all,...
Mary Lambie Jackson Leonard
Aug 28, 2021
Mary’s family shared her precious moments leading to her home in heaven on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She went as she had prayed to--in her sleep--and in relief of COPD and other hindrances that had been getting in her way. Mary was smart, adventurous, interesting, industrious, and capable. She was a Valiant Child of God who led her family...
Sean Mchugh
Aug 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the transitioning of Sean McHugh into his nonphysical form, on August 17, 2021. As you all know, Sean is well loved by so many people, including his family, friends and everyone who met him, and will be very missed. Sean was attending college to become a therapist. He was also a...
Victoria Jean Beutler
Aug 10, 2021
Loving Wife, Wonderful Mom and Grandma - you’re always loved and will be missed.
Jerome L. Gaston
Aug 9, 2021
On Monday August 9, 2021, Jerome L. Gaston, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 70. Jerry was born on October 18, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois to Arthur and Grayce Gaston. During the early part of life, his passion for music led him into playing in a rock/soul band. He graduated from the University of...
Michael Thomas Bault
Aug 8, 2021
Michael (Mike) Bault, 61, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his home in San Juan Capistrano, CA, after a valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born to the late Thomas (Tim) Bault and Sharlene Wallace Bault of Wapakoneta, OH, on September 23, 1959, in Lima, Ohio. Mike is survived by his wife, Shirley, San Juan Capistrano, CA; daughters...
