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Edward  Thomas Jr.

Edward Thomas Jr.

Jul 25, 2021

On 7/25/21, Edward Thomas Jr. (Eddie) passed away with his loving family by his side at UCI Medical Center. He was 63 years old. Eddie was born in Shirley, MA on 9/27/57 to mother Chieno Takimura and father Edward Thomas Sr. His innovative spirit and strong work ethic led him to become an entrepreneur at an early age, eventually...

Ralph Walter Jolton

Ralph Walter Jolton

Jul 13, 2021

Ralph Walter Jolton passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 13, 2021 after a brief illness. Ralph was born April 30, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a young child he moved to Southern California where he spent the rest of his life. Ralph served in the Navy during the Korean War which gave him the opportunity...

Amy Mattox

Amy Mattox

Jun 30, 2021

ALISO VIEJO, CA --- Amy Lee Mattox, 59, of Aliso Viejo, CA passed away on June 30, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Amy was born in Rochester, NY on August 27, 1961. Daughter of the late Daria and John Mattox of Woodbury, Connecticut, Amy grew up in South Windsor, CT before moving to Woodbury where she graduated...

Kevan Ralph Morris

Kevan Ralph Morris

Jun 26, 2021

On June 26, 2021, Kevan Morris, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died of cancer with his family beside him in Mission Viejo, CA. He was 64 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Merryfield), sons, Devon Morris (Nicole) and Ryan Morris, along with two grandchildren, his father, Ralph Morris, M.D. (Suzanne) and siblings, Amy Hughes (Bob), Jennifer...

Samuel L Jones

Samuel L Jones

Jun 5, 2021

Samuel L. “Sam” Jones, 76, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, at his home in Mission Viejo, California.  Sam was born in Butler, PA, to Wendell H. and Dorothy K. Jones on November 22, 1944.  A 1962 graduate of Butler High School, Sam pursued studies in communication, public relations, and journalism at Point Park College, the University of...

Robert Lee Emery Iii

Robert Lee Emery Iii

May 29, 2021

Robert L. Emery III    August 25, 1947- May 29, 2021 Robert L. Emery III passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Forest on May 29, 2021.     Bob Emery was married for 47 years to Linda Emery, who also passed away at home on May 7, 2021.      Linda and Bob are buried together at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest,...

Freddie Barnett Clay

Freddie Barnett Clay

May 29, 2021

Freddie Barnett Clay affectionately known as Babe has left us on May 29, 2021. She was a fiercely independent woman who lived a vibrant life during her 94 years. She will be missed by her children Freddie Sanderson, Sonny Mays Jr. , Susan Mackenzie and Pat Dufford. Along with her sister Fern Haning, her son-in-law‘s Colin Mackenzie, Bill Dufford...

Robert John Corsaro

Robert John Corsaro

May 28, 2021

Robert John Corsaro was born July 1, 1928. He was the son of Angelina and Bart, the husband of Joan, the father of Christine, Carol, John, Jennifer, Donna, and Dolores, the grandfather of 13 grandchildren and the great grandfather of 8, with more on the way. Robert grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Chicago during the Depression. As...

John Martin Hammond

John Martin Hammond

May 20, 2021

HAMMOND, John (Jack) Martin. Departed this earth on May 20, 2021, and joined his beloved wife, Sherie, and son, John, in Heaven. Born in Los Angeles on March 20, 1932, to Fred and Marion Hammond, he attended Loyola High School, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara University, graduating in 1953 with a B.S. Degree in Philosophy. With a ROTC commission,...

Sabra Lande

Sabra Lande

May 11, 2021

Sabra Joy Lande passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on May 11, 2021 in Laguna Beach, California. Sabra spent her last days surrounded by her adoring family and an extraordinary group of friends. Although she fought a good fight, her body could not keep up with her indomitable spirit and zest for life.   Born in San Antonio,...

Arthur Andrew Wexell

Arthur Andrew Wexell

May 10, 2021

Arthur Andrew Wexell May 22, 1992 - May 10, 2021 Arthur Wexell—affectionately and famously known to his family and friends as Wex—passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, May 10, 2021, at the age of 28 with his wife by his side. Wex was born at home naturally in Laguna Beach on Santa Cruz Street, accompanied simply by a midwife...

Elizabeth Billings

Elizabeth Billings

Apr 28, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Billings passed away on April 28, 2021   She was born to William Maley and Florence Whyte Maley on April 22, 1933 in Houston, Texas.  It was at the University of Houston where she met Edward S. Billings and fell in love.  They married on October 19, 1957 and left Houston immediately to start a life of...

Estella Chaidez

Estella Chaidez

Apr 23, 2021

Estella "Stella" Chaidez, 90, of San Clemente died April 23 at home. Born in Los Angeles, she was a retired teacher for Orange County Headstart. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Stella was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. No services. Online condolences on her Tribute Wall or Chaidez family, PO...

Robert Avrohm Cohen

Robert Avrohm Cohen

Apr 3, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Avrohm Cohen of San Clemente, California on Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a 3-year battle with cancer.  He leaves behind the love of his life and soulmate, Ruth Fernholz Cohen after 19 years of marriage.  Theirs was a special and intended love found later in life.  Rob...

James Matthew Kaiser

James Matthew Kaiser

Mar 24, 2021

James Matthew David Kaiser passed away March 24, 2021 in Mission Viejo, California. He was born January 25, 1977 in State College, PA to Roger and Sharon Kaiser and elder sister Rebecca. James attended elementary and middle schools in Painesville, Ohio, and St. Peters MO. Prior to high school he moved to Smyrna, Delaware where he graduated in 1995....

Ronald George Bennett

Ronald George Bennett

Mar 14, 2021

Dearest Family and Friends,  It is with heavy, but relieved, hearts that we tell you our beloved Ron, age 78, transitioned peacefully and joyfully from our home into God’s arms on March 14, 2021, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. How appropriate that he took his last breath on a Sunday evening, the Lord’s Day. While those of us...

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