Forest Lawn Obituaries

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


Idalia Espinoza

Idalia Espinoza

Mar 12, 2025

MARIA IDALIA ESPINOZA

Born February 28, 1927 ~ Passed March 12, 2025

This is in loving memory of MARIA IDALIA ESPINOZA.

Raised in the rural community of Nambe New Mexico where life was hard work and simple living. Moving to California with her young family, her husband Benjamin and her daughter Isabell, she went to work at Hughs Aircraft for 22 years. While...

David Ruiz

David Ruiz

Mar 12, 2025

David Ruiz, 76, born on July 24, 1948, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away March 12, 2025. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Teresita Benavente

Teresita Benavente

Mar 12, 2025

Teresita Benavente, 74, born on October 09, 1950, in Dededo, Guam, passed away March 12, 2025. She resided in Anaheim, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Kayla Payne

Kayla Payne

Mar 11, 2025

Kayla Payne, 15, born on April 21, 2009, in Long Beach, CA, United States, passed away March 11, 2025. She resided in Lakewood, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Bill Mendoza

Bill Mendoza

Mar 11, 2025

Bill Mendoza, 67, born on January 31, 1958, in (Advise on Province), CDMX, Mexico, passed away March 11, 2025. He resided in Toluca Lake, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Robert Henry

Robert Henry

Mar 11, 2025

Robert Henry, 86, born on February 28, 1939, in Vestaburg, PA, United States, passed away March 11, 2025. He resided in The Villages, FL at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Dorothy Soward

Dorothy Soward

Mar 11, 2025

Dorothy Soward, 83, born on June 21, 1941, in Boston, MA, United States, passed away March 11, 2025. She resided in La Verne, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Joseph McFadden

Joseph McFadden

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph McFadden, 77, born on November 16, 1947, in Stockton, CA, United States, passed away March 11, 2025. He resided in Granada Hills, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Rhoda Susan Friedman

Rhoda Susan Friedman

Mar 11, 2025

Rhoda Susan Friedman, known by most as Susie, born June 13, 1951, in Norman, OK, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2025 at her home in Van Nuys, CA. She was the beloved daughter of Dr. Orville McClure Woodson and Rhoda Marie Woodson. The youngest sibling to her brothers, Dr. Jeffery Woodson and William "Bill" Woodson.

With a deep passion for...

Pastora Gabina Olivas

Pastora Gabina Olivas

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gabina Olivas, 74. She was born on November 25, 1950, in Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico, and passed away on March 11, 2025, leaving behind a beautiful legacy. At the time of her passing, she resided in Long Beach, CA.

Gabina Olivas was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Shirley Apostolides

Shirley Apostolides

Mar 11, 2025

Shirley Apostolides, 85, born on September 02, 1939, in Morgantown, WV, United States, passed away March 11, 2025. She resided in Apple Valley, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Viliami Taufa

Viliami Taufa

Mar 11, 2025

Viliami Taufa, 93, born on November 20, 1931, passed away March 11, 2025. He resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Raul Quinonez

Raul Quinonez

Mar 11, 2025

Raul Quinonez, 72, born on August 26, 1952, in Guamuchil, SIN, Mexico, passed away March 11, 2025. He resided in Compton, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, CA.

Omar Velasquez

Omar Velasquez

Mar 10, 2025

Omar Velasquez, affectionately known as “Júnior,” was born on March 16, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on March 10, 2025, in San Diego, leaving behind a legacy marked by his entrepreneurial spirit and his love for family.

Omar dedicated fifteen years to building a successful career as an entrepreneur, during which he worked tirelessly, embodying the definition of...

Clara Wong

Clara Wong

Mar 10, 2025

Clara Wong, was born on March 24, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. She resided in Los Angeles her entire life. She passed away surrounded by family on March 10, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:30am at Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church, 20 West Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801. Live streaming is also available. 

Please RSVP...

Benjamin Freze

Benjamin Freze

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Benjamin H. Freze, a renowned engineer and loving husband, father, and grandfather who touched so many lives. Ben passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94.Born on May 24, 1930, to German immigrants Henry and Juliana Freze, Ben often said he was “hatched under a rock...

Inocensio Chavez

Inocensio Chavez

Mar 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Inocensio Ibarra Chavez December 28, 1928 – March 10, 2025

Our beloved father, Inocensio Ibarra Chavez, was born on December 28, 1928, in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Jose Prixedis Chavez and Elisa Ibarra Chavez. He was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Francisca Chavez, until the age of seven, when he was reunited with his father and stepmother,...

Lois Marlene Keser

Lois Marlene Keser

Mar 10, 2025

Lois Marlene Keser, 76, born on September 23, 1948, in Pomona, CA, United States, passed away March 10, 2025. She resided in Apple Valley, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Pung Chi Leung

Pung Chi Leung

Mar 10, 2025

Pung Chi Leung, 88, borned on November 23, 1936, in Hong Kong, China, passed away March 10, 2025 at 8.02pm.  He lived in Macau for over 70 years.  He moved to the United States in 2011.   He resided in Walnut, CA at the time of his passing. He enjoyed photography, singing Chinese Opera, playing with his laptop and phone,...

Sandra Valeriano

Sandra Valeriano

Mar 10, 2025

Sandra Valeriano, who graced this world with her warmth and kindness, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Born Sandra Renee Felix on November 21, 1953, she devoted her life to making others feel at home, both in her personal relationships and through her successful career in real estate.

Sandra's journey through life was marked by her...

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