Pacific Cremation Services Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
