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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...

Carlos Gutierrez

Carlos Gutierrez

Jul 11, 2025

Carlos Gutierrez, 86, born on July 27, 1938, in Mexico City, Mexico, passed away July 11, 2025. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Mark A. Greenstadt, MD

Mark A. Greenstadt, MD

Jul 11, 2025

Mark A. Greenstadt, M.D., passed away peacefully at his home in Chatsworth, California, on July 11, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born on March 3, 1950 in Chicago, Mark later moved to Los Angeles, graduating from Westchester High School in 1968. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 1972, followed by a medical degree from UCLA in 1976....

Antonio Torres

Antonio Torres

Jul 10, 2025

Antonio Torres, 81, born on December 20, 1943, in Hidalgo, TX, United States, passed away July 10, 2025. He resided in Covina, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Kay McCroskey

Kay McCroskey

Jul 9, 2025

Sandra Ky McCroskey, “Nana Kay”, 82, born on April 04, 1943, in Searcy, AR, United States, passed away July 09, 2025. 

She is survived by he husband Bill, children Bill Jr and Jennifer, and their families, and her siblings: brother Tom, sister Sami.   

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mesa Verde United Methodist Church Costa Mesa July 19, 1pm....

Shirley Parsons

Shirley Parsons

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Parsons, 93, born on July 29, 1931, in , KS, United States, passed away July 09, 2025. She resided in West Hills, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Perry Matthews

Perry Matthews

Jul 9, 2025

Perry Matthews, 88, born on June 01, 1937, in Chicago, IL, United States, passed away July 09, 2025. He resided in Riverside, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.

Moises Bernal Espejo

Moises Bernal Espejo

Jul 8, 2025

Moises Bernal Espejo

With deep sorrow and overflowing love, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Moises Bernal Espejo, “Momoy,” on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on October 28, 1950, in Manila, Philippines, to Juan and Liberata Espejo, Moises lived a life marked by devotion, humility, hard work, and unwavering love for those around him. Known for his...

Roberto Balbuena

Roberto Balbuena

Jul 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and great love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Roberto Balbuena. He lived from March 30, 1936 - July 8, 2025.

Born into humble beginnings, Roberto experienced a difficult childhood that shaped his resilience and strength of character. Due to limited resources, he was only able to attend school until...

Laurel Walker

Laurel Walker

Jul 8, 2025

Laurel Walker, 93, born on February 15, 1932, in Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua, passed away July 08, 2025. She resided in Wilmington, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Virginia Lynne Gasparre

Virginia Lynne Gasparre

Jul 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Virginia Lynne Marshall GasparreDecember 9, 1947 – July 8, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Lynne Marshall Gasparre, 77, of La. Crescenta, California, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. A celebration of her beautiful life will be held on Friday, August 1st at 9:30 AM at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. 

Ginny was born on December 9, 1947, in the South...

Guadalupe Cardenas

Guadalupe Cardenas

Jul 8, 2025

Guadalupe Cardenas, 77, born on October 29, 1947, in Valtierrilla, GTO, Mexico, passed away July 08, 2025. She resided in Baldwin Park, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Oliver Solis Reyes

Oliver Solis Reyes

Jul 8, 2025

Oliver Solis Reyes, 82, born on January 26, 1943, in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, passed away July 08, 2025. Beloved son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Oliver is survived by his children, Oliver Jr., Flor, Adriana, Edgar and Eliana; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Josiah, April, Liam, Jonah, Caleb and Ilani and great  granddaughter, Isla. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the...

Petra Yanez

Petra Yanez

Jul 8, 2025

Petra Yanez, 95, born on October 11, 1929, in Texas, United States, passed away July 8, 2025. She resided in Cathedral City, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, California.

Ruth Colwell

Ruth Colwell

Jul 8, 2025

Ruth Colwell, 89, born on June 08, 1936, in Giessen, Germany, passed away July 08, 2025. She resided in Anaheim, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Jamilet Knox

Jamilet Knox

Jul 7, 2025

Jamilet Knox, 33, born on March 15, 1992, in Fontana, CA, United States, passed away July 07, 2025. She resided in Rialto, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Larry Puglisi

Larry Puglisi

Jul 7, 2025

Larry Puglisi, 83, born on January 28, 1942, in Pasadena, CA, United States, passed away July 07, 2025. He resided in Upland, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Margarita Serrano

Margarita Serrano

Jul 7, 2025

Margarita Serrano, 76, born on April 22, 1949, in San Salvador, El Salvador, passed away July 07, 2025. She resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Elodia Placencia

Elodia Placencia

Jul 7, 2025

Elodia Placencia, 89, born on June 16, 1936, in Potrero Los Medina, SIN, Mexico, passed away July 07, 2025. She resided in Covina, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Rosemary Chavez

Rosemary Chavez

Jul 6, 2025

Rosemary Josephine Chavez, born on April 6, 1930, in Prescott, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Anaheim, California. A cherished matriarch, she devoted her life to her family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved family members, including her children David (Anita) Chavez, Karen Noriega, Victoria (Phil) Leebert, Alicia...

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