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Memorial Pages
Ernest Roop
Sep 1, 2026
Ernest Thomas Roop, a military veteran and a dedicated retired Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 86 years old.
Known to friends and colleagues as "Ernie," he spent his life protecting others, serving first in the United States Armed Forces and later devoting a distinguished career...
Craig Partridge
Sep 1, 2026
Craig Partridge, 74, born on October 26, 1951, in Marshalltown, IA, United States, passed away September 01, 2026. He resided in Banning, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Roger Lewis Walker
Sep 1, 2026
Roger Lewis Walker, 92, of Los Angeles California, died peacefully on September 1, 2026.
Born October 9, 1933, in Warrington, England, Roger grew up in the English countryside during the Second World War, watching the Yanks as they trained in the fields and the Lancaster Bombers being built down the way. He also had one of those trek-miles-through-the-snow type commutes to...
Stephen Rinka
Sep 1, 2026
Stephen M Rinka of Los Angeles CA, 53, was born in Neillsville, WI. Steve was the second oldest of five siblings. He grew up in Loyal, WI playing basketball and football, graduating from Loyal High School in 1991. Following graduation, Steve moved to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota where he became a lifelong Gopher fan while, of course,...
Orlando Rodriguez, D.D.S.
Sep 1, 2026
Orlando Rodriguez, 86, born on September 27, 1939, in Palawan, Philippines, passed away September 01, 2026. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Loretta Cusio Gorospe
Sep 1, 2026
Loretta Gorospe, 87, born on August 11, 1939, in Dumaguete, Philippines, passed away September 01, 2026. She resided in Placentia, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Alfonso Castillo
Aug 31, 2026
Alfonso Castillo, 87, born on March 23, 1939, passed away August 31, 2026. He resided in San Gabriel, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Alfonso Garcia Castillo
Aug 31, 2026
Alfonso G. Castillo, 87, of San Gabriel, California passed away on August 31, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Born on March 23, 1939 to the late Angel and Luz Castillo. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Maria Elva (nee Aguayo), his children Luz Castillo of Port Hueneme, CA, Angel (Anna Lia) Castillo of Chino Hills, CA, and...
Lilia A. Liclican
Aug 31, 2026
Lilia Asuncion Liclican, 73, born on May 30, 1953, joined our creator on August 31, 2026. A devoted mother, sister and friend. She was born and raised in the Philippines. She resided in La Puente, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Roy Rising
Aug 31, 2026
Roy Rising, 83, born on January 28, 1943, in Burbank, CA, United States, passed away August 31, 2026. He resided in Valley Village, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Maria Medina
Aug 31, 2026
Maria Medina, 82, born on December 28, 1943, in Ecuandureo, MICH, Mexico, passed away August 31, 2026. She resided in Riverside, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Cheryl Alexander
Aug 31, 2026
Born on November 26, 1944, Cheryl Ann Alexander was a scholar, singer, and spiritual seeker. She was a proud Trinidadian woman, who left the island as a young girl to join her mother in New York City. Always a top student, her inquisitive mind led her to two loves: science and music. After graduating high school and completing her bachelor’s...
Shirley Ann Vander Schaaf
Aug 30, 2026
Shirley Ann Vander Schaaf, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother affectionately known as “Cha Cha”, passed away peacefully at the age of 69, surrounded by her loving husband, David Vander Schaaf, and her loving family on August 30, 2026.
Shirley Ann was born on July 8, 1957, in Montclair, California, to Joy and Theresa Cortez. She grew up in Chino...
Hilda Amparo
Aug 30, 2026
Hilda Amparo, 70, born on October 21, 1955, in Van Horn, TX, United States, passed away August 30, 2026. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Coachella, CA.
Ella Marie Lydia Horsting -Stanley
Aug 29, 2026
Ella Marie Lydia Horsting Stanley was born in Los Angeles on June 11, 2002, to Stacey Smart Stanley and John Richard Horsting.
As a child, Ella was adventurous, charming and incredibly loving. Even at a young age, she understood empathy and always knew how to make someone feel better on a bad day—by making them laugh, offering a hug or simply...
Samuel Chi-Yueh Kau —
Aug 29, 2026
Rev. Dr. Samuel Chi-Yueh Kau, 88, born on September 12, 1937 in Hualien, Taiwan, passed away August 29, 2026 in Seal Beach, California.
Sam is survived by his wife, Ruth; his three children Ted (and Chris) Kau, Eunice (and Rick) Johnson, and Tim (and Grace) Kau; and his grandchildren Sammie (and Josh Kim) Kau, Renée (and Joseph) Koh, Isaac Kau, Jonah...
Portia Marie Ordonez
Aug 29, 2026
Portia Marie “Bheng” Ordonez, age 47, of Artesia, California, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31, 1979, in Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines, to Arturo and Teresita Ordonez, Portia grew up with a deep devotion to her family and community. Portia’s love for her family was the driving force behind everything she accomplished. She...
Mable Louie Chan
Aug 29, 2026
Mable Louie Chan, 78, born on March 11, 1948, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away August 29, 2026. She resided in North Hollywood, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Portia Marie Palafox Ordonez
Aug 29, 2026
Portia Marie Palafox Ordonez, 47, born on January 31, 1979 in Cauayan, Philippines, passed away on August 29, 2026They resided in Artesia, California at the time of their passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn Memorial Parks-Cypress, California.
Ronald Hanna
Aug 29, 2026
Ronald Hanna, 86, born on October 07, 1939, in Sioux City, IA, United States, passed away August 29, 2026 peacefully with his family by his side. He resided in La Qunita, CA.
Ronald was a hardworking man with a servant’s heart. He believed in working hard, helping others, and, most importantly, taking care of his family. For 50 years, Ronald built...

