Forest Lawn Obituaries
Carmelita Zita
Feb 5, 2024
Carmelita “Mameng” Zita, 96, born on August 11, 1927, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 05, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her only son Nelson (2/11/23). Carmelita leaves behind her three daughters Magdalena, Theresa, & Rowena. She was a Grandmother to Fourteen, a Great grandmother to Seventeen and Great-Great grandma of two.
Mameng was WWII and Cancer survivor. She...
Ruth Carhart
Feb 5, 2024
Ruth Carhart, 79, born on August 22, 1944, in Buckeye, AZ, United States, passed away February 05, 2024. She resided in La Puente, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Feliciano De Guzman, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Feliciano De Guzman, Jr., 74, born on January 25, 1950, in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, Philippines, passed away February 04, 2024. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
Ruth Carlson
Feb 4, 2024
Ruth Carlson (nee Aïda Ruth Caldera), 88, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024 in the company of her children, from natural causes.
Ruth was born on January 9, 1936, in Managua, Nicaragua. She moved to the United States at a young age, with her family settling in Los Angeles, where she attended grammar school and then...
Wesley Roth
Feb 4, 2024
Wesley Roth, 85, born on March 11, 1938, in Pomona, CA, United States, passed away February 04, 2024. He resided in Claremont, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Servies will be held at Purpose Church 586 N. Main Street, Pomona, CA. 91768, beginning at 11am with luncheon to follow. For...
Edward Rafter
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Edward Rafter (1934–2024)
Edward Rafter, born on April 19, 1934, in Hazelton, PA, United States, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. His journey was one of service, love, and adventure.
A Life of ServiceEdward’s commitment to duty began early. He graduated from Hazelton High School, PA, with an emphasis in woodworking and...
Aurora Vaca
Feb 3, 2024
Aurora Vaca, 98, born on January 06, 1926, in Manila, Philippines, passed away February 03, 2024. She resided in Moreno Valley, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Torgom Vartanian
Feb 3, 2024
Torgom Vartanian, 77, born on December 07, 1946, passed away February 03, 2024. He resided in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
Gary Merritt
Feb 3, 2024
Gary Merritt, 86, born on January 12, 1938, in , OH, United States, passed away February 03, 2024. He resided in Rancho Mirage, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Daniel Fookes
Feb 3, 2024
Daniel Fookes, 93, born on May 13, 1930, in Happy, TX, United States, passed away February 03, 2024. He resided in Thermal, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Coachella, CA.
Evangelina Ortiz
Feb 3, 2024
Evangelina Vazquez Ortiz, age 82, born on April 16, 1941, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, entered into rest on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She resided in Menifee, California at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Manuel Ortiz. She is survived by her five children, Rosina Ortiz Padilla, Adriana Ortiz, Joseph Ortiz, Elizabeth...
Jane Perez
Feb 3, 2024
Jane Perez, 95, born on January 11, 1929, in Superior , AZ, United States, passed away February 03, 2024. She resided in Thermal, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Manuel Leon
Feb 3, 2024
Manuel Leon, 71, born on September 04, 1952, passed away February 03, 2024. He resided in South Gate, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Araksi Benneian
Feb 2, 2024
Araksi Benneian, born on February 25, 1928, in Jerusalem, Palestine, left us on February 2, 2024, God willing, to be in eternal peace with the Lord. At almost 96 years of age, she succumbed to complications of old age.
Araksi was a devoted wife and mother raising five children, Joseph, Mary, Vicken, Mike and Hermine. She is survived by her five...
Jacob Battieste Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Jacob Battieste Jr., 84, born on February 06, 1939, in New Orleans, LA, United States, passed away February 02, 2024. He resided in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Maria Bertha Acosta
Feb 2, 2024
Maria Bertha Acosta, 73, born on February 4, 1950, in Culiacan, SIN, Mexico, passed away February 02, 2024. She resided in Westminster, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Anita Barry
Feb 2, 2024
Anita Barry, 86, born on September 20, 1937, in Arvika, Sweden, passed away February 02, 2024. She resided in Garden Grove, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Janet Rought
Feb 2, 2024
Janet Rought, 78, born on December 14, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on February 02, 2024. She resided in San Dimas, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina, California. She is survived by her daughters Steffney Rought-Crawford and Carey Culligan, her sons-in-law Brett Crawford and Aidan Culligan, and her...
Bryan Martinez
Feb 2, 2024
Bryan Martinez, 36, born on July 03, 1987, in Long Beach, CA, United States, passed away February 02, 2024. He resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Chung-Yung Wu
Feb 2, 2024
Chung-Yung Wu, 80, born on October 16, 1943, passed away February 02, 2024. He resided in Montebello, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.