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Services & Obituaries

Local services and obituaries serving Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties, including Covina Hills, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Long Beach, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, and Indio.


Dr. Francis Anthony Foresta

Dr. Francis Anthony Foresta

May 17, 2025

Francis (Fran) Anthony Foresta, M.D., 96, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025. He died peacefully at home with those that love him. He was born July 23, 1928, in Herkimer, NY, where he was raised. He and his sister, Jane, and parents, Anna Pugia Foresta (of Herkimer) and Dominick Foresta (of Italy), lived with his...

Victor Charnetsky

Victor Charnetsky

Jun 29, 2025

Victor Charnetsky, 91, born on March 26, 1934, passed away June 29, 2025. He resided in Riverside, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Aida Abaniel

Aida Abaniel

Jun 29, 2025

Aida Abaniel, 89, born on October 09, 1935, in Masinloc, Philippines, passed away June 29, 2025. She resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, CA.

Allan Reents

Allan Reents

Jun 29, 2025

Allan Reents, 87, born on September 25, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, United States, passed away June 29, 2025. He resided in Canyon Lake, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Mary Gasca

Mary Gasca

Jun 29, 2025

Mary Helen Gasca, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 70.

Born on July 22, 1954, Mary brought love, light, and laughter into the lives of everyone who knew her. With a heart as big as her smile, she was the kind of person who made every space feel like home. Her...

Maria Melendez

Maria Melendez

Jun 28, 2025

Maria Melendez, 86, born on May 30, 1939, passed away June 28, 2025. She resided in Granada Hills, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Donald Elm

Donald Elm

Jun 28, 2025

Donald Elm, 80, born on July 19, 1944, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away June 28, 2025. He resided in Santa Clarita, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Mary Henderson-Greer

Mary Henderson-Greer

Jun 27, 2025

Mary Henderson-Greer, 73, born on November 27, 1951, in Littlefield, TX, United States, passed away June 27, 2025. She resided in Santa Clarita, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Ruben U Mortera

Ruben U Mortera

Jun 27, 2025

Ruben Mortera, affectionately known as "Papa Ruben" to his beloved family, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Bangar La Union, Philippines, on December 19, 1939, he dedicated his life to both his career and family, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment.

Ruben worked in the Philippine Government under the...

Peggy Holdren

Peggy Holdren

Jun 27, 2025

Peggy Marie Holdren, aged 75, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Los Alamitos, CA. Born on November 26, 1949, Peggy was a beacon of faith and love whose life was a testament to her deep commitment to God. A graveside service to celebrate Peggy's life will be held on July 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM at Forest Lawn Cypress,...

Nelli Ovakimian

Nelli Ovakimian

Jun 27, 2025

Nelli Ovakimian, 89, born on November 19, 1935, in Yerevan, Armenia, passed away June 27, 2025. She resided in Glendale, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Michael A. Apusen

Michael A. Apusen

Jun 27, 2025

Michael A. Apusen, aged 81, of Bellflower, California, passed away on June 27, 2025, after a valiant struggle following several weeks of inpatient care at a hospital near his home. Born on August 15, 1943, in Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines, Michael led a life filled with dedication, love for family, and a commitment to hard work. He remained steadfast in...

Rosemarie Pirri (Restivo)

Rosemarie Pirri (Restivo)

Jun 26, 2025

Rosemarie Pirri (Restivo) passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in the Coachella Valley, where she had lived for more than five decades. She was 91 years old.

Born on March 23, 1934, in New York City, Rosemarie moved to California with her family in 1944. She went on to attend UCLA, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and...

Joseph Lanera

Joseph Lanera

Jun 26, 2025

Joseph Lanera, 85, born on December 17, 1939, passed away June 26, 2025. He resided in Arcadia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Ananda Niyarepola

Ananda Niyarepola

Jun 26, 2025

Ananda Niyarepola, 88, born on October 29, 1936, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, passed away June 26, 2025. He resided in Montrose, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Miguel Ramos

Miguel Ramos

Jun 26, 2025

Miguel Ramos, 84, born on June 10, 1941, in Villa Guerrero, Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico, passed away June 26, 2025. He resided in La Puente, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Chuck Lew

Chuck Lew

Jun 25, 2025

Chuck Lew, 95, born on February 28, 1930, in Canton, China, passed away June 25, 2025. He resided in West Covina, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Jeffrey Newton

Jeffrey Newton

Jun 25, 2025

Jeffrey Newton, 77, born on December 03, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away June 25, 2025. He resided in West Covina, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Lawrence Froelich

Lawrence Froelich

Jun 25, 2025

Lawrence Froelich, 67, born on September 13, 1957, in Pasadena, CA, United States, passed away June 25, 2025. He resided in Monrovia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Antonio Villa

Antonio Villa

Jun 25, 2025

Antonio "Tony" Villa, born on November 20, 1938, in Torreón, Mexico, passed away on June 25, 2025, in Pomona, California. He lived a life rich in experience and surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by his family and many friends.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Lisa Tennant, Yolanda Jimenez, and Nena Guerrero, and his...

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