Forest Lawn Obituaries
Henry Hong
Jan 5, 2025
Henry Hong, 76, born on July 02, 1948, in Saigon, Viet Nam, passed away January 05, 2025. He resided in West Covina, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Helen David Basco
Jan 4, 2025
HELEN DAVID BASCO
February 15, 1944 - January 4, 2025
A Life of Love, Dedication, and Resilience
EARLY LIFE
Helen David Basco was born on February 15, 1944, in Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines. She was the fourth of six siblings, growing up in a close-knit family that emphasized the importance of family, education, hard work and strong religious values.
EDUCATION AND CAREER
Helen pursued her studies...
Karen Rockwell
Jan 4, 2025
Karen Dee Rockwell passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born in Porterville, California on May 26, 1944, to Alfred and Mary (Demarcus) Marone. From an early age, her love of life, wisdom and determination were evident and present throughout her life. She was a graduate of Bishop Montgomery High School and married...
Kearlyn Kelly-Franklin
Jan 4, 2025
Kearlyn Kelly Franklin was born November 2, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the third of four children of Orsban Kelly and Eliza Billups Kelly. She graduated from Wenonah High School in Birmingham in 1973 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Troy State University.
Kearlyn was a civil servant employed in numerous federal and state positions, including those...
Jesus Leonido
Jan 4, 2025
Jesus Leonido, 89, born on October 15, 1935, in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines, passed away January 04, 2025. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
John Daniel "Skip" Johnson Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
John Daniel Johnson, Jr. Obituary
John was born on June 20, 1947, to “Sister” Rosie Mae Johnson (née Jackson) and Deacon J.D. Johnson Sr., in Mobile, Alabama. Weighing 14 pounds at birth, he entered this world as he lived: larger than life. Shortly after his birth, the Johnson family moved to Prichard, Alabama.
John was blessed with innumerable strengths. Arguably his most...
Sofia Madrigal
Jan 4, 2025
TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE MEWhen I am gone, release me. Let me go, I have so many things tosee and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy, we had so many wonderful years.I gave to you my love. You can only guess how much you gave tome in happiness. I thank you...
Ester Argana
Jan 4, 2025
Ester Argana, 96, born on September 04, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, passed away January 04, 2025. She resided in Sylmar, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
Walter Springer
Jan 4, 2025
It is with sadness the family of Walter Frederick Springer announce his passing on January 4, 2025. Fred was 92 years old.
Fred was born in Fisher, IL and spent his early years there. In 1947, he moved with his parents to Puerto Rico, where his mother was one of two founding missionary teachers of Academia Menonita Betania. Fred lived in...
Alejandro Prado
Jan 4, 2025
Alejandro Prado, 44, born on February 01, 1980, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away January 04, 2025. He resided in Pomona, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Ruben Galinato
Jan 4, 2025
Ruben Itchon Galinato was born on August 5, 1966, to Mariano and Rosalinda† Galinato. As the eldest of three siblings and the first of thirty-two cousins in the Itchon clan, Ruben was a natural leader and a source of strength and love for all who knew him. "The Life of the Party" as many have described him.
On January 4, 2025,...
Mosses Movel
Jan 4, 2025
Mosses Movel, 85, born on April 04, 1939, in Tehran, Iran, passed away January 04, 2025. He resided in Glendale, CA at the time of his passing.
Mosses, affectionately known as Mossik or Mike, was born to Seda Mnatsakanian and Levon Movel. He was the second of their three children, with an older sister, Emma, who sadly passed away in 2019,...
Joseph Lopez
Jan 3, 2025
Joseph Lopez, 30, born on April 28, 1994, in Murrieta, CA, United States, passed away January 03, 2025. He resided in Whittier, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Arturo Valtierra Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Arturo Valtierra Jr., 37, born on December 16, 1987, in Lynwood, CA, United States, passed away January 03, 2025. He resided in Stanton, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Philip Austria
Jan 3, 2025
Philip Austria, 75, born on January 03, 1950, in Agoo La Union, Philippines, passed away January 03, 2025. He resided in Cathedral City, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Rose Marie (Champagne) Carson
Jan 3, 2025
Rose Marie (Champagne) Carson, born on December 10, 1954, in Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 70, surrounded by her family on January 3, 2025, in West Covina, California. She was the cherished daughter of Bobbie and Eva Laine Champagne.
Rose is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of many years, Dave Karl Carson. Their love story began...
Jackson Tieu
Jan 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jackson Tieu, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Pasadena, California. Born on November 28, 1936, in Saigon, Jackson was the eldest of eight children, raised in a lower middle-class family. His journey through life was a testament to...
Knarik Poturyan
Jan 3, 2025
Knarik Poturyan, 70, born on September 20, 1954, in Hoktemberyan, Armenia, passed away January 03, 2025. She resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Alice Mulder-Biagi
Jan 3, 2025
On September 1, 1924, Alice was born to Elzie Jefferson and Ella Coffey in Oakland, CA. She was the second of three daughters and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. There is a wonderful story about the family living in a log cabin during the Depression, while her father was a carpenter to support the family. Alice was very musical,...
Jae Min Roh
Jan 3, 2025
Jae Min Roh, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community and church leader, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in La Mirada, California on January 3, 2025. Mr. Roh was born on February 25, 1930 in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
After placing first in South Korea’s national college entrance exam, Mr. Roh received his bachelor’s degree and master’s...