Forest Lawn Obituaries
Tonda Newman
Mar 8, 2025
Survived By:
Daughter and Son-In-Law Shannon and Mike Hockett
Sister Cheri and Al
Brother Terry and Kim
Grandchildren Ashley, Jared, and Travis
5 Great Grandchildren Brodie, Branson,
Livia, Layla, and Gunner
Along with Nieces and Nephews
Preceded By:
Sons Shawn Reed and Shane TL Hooper
Parents Bill and Cecyle Newman
Brother Leroy and Jackie Bucy
Leriza Pascual
Mar 8, 2025
Leriza Pascual, 70, born on July 13, 1954, in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, passed away March 08, 2025. She resided in Azusa, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Lavern Burnam
Mar 8, 2025
Lavern Burnam, 89, born on April 14, 1935, in Bergen, NJ, United States, passed away March 08, 2025. She resided in Montclair, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Alonzo Winston
Mar 7, 2025
Alonzo Winston, 84, born on January 29, 1941, in Little Rock , AR, United States, passed away March 07, 2025. He resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Juanito G. Lapuz
Mar 7, 2025
Juanito Lapuz, 87, born on March 27, 1937, in Pampanga, Philippines, passed away March 07, 2025. Born to Irineo and Eugenia Lapuz, he came from humble beginnings but he distinguished himself with his intellect at an early age. He attended Far Eastern University in Manila, graduating salutatorian with Bachelor degree in Laws. He practiced maritime law and civil litigation after...
German Merino, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
German Merino, Jr. , 37, born on September 08, 1987, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away March 07, 2025. He resided in Hesperia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Mauro Marcelo
Mar 7, 2025
Mauro Marcelo, 80, born on January 22, 1945, passed away March 07, 2025. He resided in Walnut, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Visitacion Avena Areola
Mar 7, 2025
Visitacion Avena Areola, 92, was born on July 2, 1932, in Solana, Cagayan, Philippines, and passed away on March 7, 2025 at West Anaheim Medical Center. She resided in Cypress, California at the time of her passing,
, Ching, Mama Young, and Mama Old, as she was affectionately known, lived a life marked by unwavering faith and devotion to God, love, and...
Maria Socorro Navarro
Mar 7, 2025
Maria Soccoro Navarro, 94, born on January 02, 1931, in Banámichi Mexico, passed away March 07, 2025 at home.
Maria Navarro was the eldest of three sisters, born to the late Luis and Josefina Contreras of Whittier California. Maria was married to Alfonso Navarro for 50 years. who passed away September 11, 2002.
They had 5 children. She is survived by four...
Grace Wietor
Mar 7, 2025
Grace Wietor, 6, born on August 15, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska, fought courageously for every moment of her life before she peacefully went to heaven on March 7, 2025. Though her time with us was short, the mark she left on this world is nothing short of extraordinary.
From the moment she entered this world, Grace defied the impossible. Despite being...
James D. Walsh
Mar 6, 2025
James D. Walsh, 85, of North Hollywood died on March 6. Surviving Jim are his brother Joseph W. Walsh, his sister Barbara Walsh, his sister-in-law Maureen Walsh all of Warwick, RI, as well as nieces and nephews. His brother Robert E. Walsh and his long-time partner Hedy Matosin predeceased him. Jim graduated from Bryant College and completed graduate work towards...
Susan Ing
Mar 6, 2025
Susan was born March 9, 1991. She was more than just a daughter, a sister, a friend, an aunt… she was truly the life of the party. She was the reason some of us laughed as hard as we ever will, the reason we were inspired to have the best time, and now the reason we are enduring one of...
Lienchu Lao
Mar 6, 2025
Lienchu Lao, 89, born on September 26, 1935, in Guang Dong, China, passed away March 06, 2025. She resided in Walnut, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Marcia Bessacini (Morris)
Mar 6, 2025
Marcia Bessacini, 69, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2025, in Tarzana, CA, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. Born on June 20, 1955, in Birmingham, AL, Marcia lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Her greatest joy in life was...
Jose Luis Arteta "The Spaniard"
Mar 6, 2025
Jose Luis Arteta, 92, born on August 23, 1932, in Puigverd de Lleida, Spain, passed away March 06, 2025. He resided with his wife in San Dimas, CA at the time of his passing. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife and grand children present. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister...
Russell Crozier Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
Russell “Chip” Charles Crozier, Jr., 72, was born on February 25, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA. He passed away March 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, CA. He and his wife, Sandi resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Chip was laid to rest at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Vernon Battle
Mar 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vernon Neal Battle (June 27, 1927 – 2024)
On June 27, 1927, amid the jazz-filled nights of the Roaring Twenties, a baby boy was born to Bertram and Ida Battle. They named him Vernon Neal Battle. He was a naturally quiet observer, a deep thinker, and a man who cherished solitude. He developed an early love for...
Carolyn Freeman
Mar 5, 2025
Carolyn "Carol" Freeman, born on April 4, 1930, in Topeka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 94. Her departure from this world was due to natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her family and friends.
As a beloved wife, mother, and sister, Carol's nurturing spirit...
Adebola Tychus
Mar 5, 2025
Adebola Moses Tychus, affectionately known as "TYCO", passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 62, in Los Angeles, California. Born on December 27, 1962, in Lagos, Nigeria, he was the youngest child of the late Papa Owen and Mama Florence Tychus.Adebola is survived by wife and his loving children: Eniola, Dayo, Damola, and Desola, as well as...
Virgil "Jing" De La Victoria
Mar 5, 2025
Virgil "Jing" De La Victoria, 87, born on September 2, 1937, in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2025. True to his nature, he left this world on his own terms, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and children. While our hearts ache with his absence,...