Forest Lawn Obituaries
James Eaton
Dec 16, 2024
James Henry Eaton, 68, of Long Beach, California, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born on August 9, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Darwin G. Eaton, Jr. and Georgia L. Eaton, Jim lived a life of purpose, joy, and unwavering faith.
A devoted husband to Sheri Eaton, and a loving father to Brittany Kurtz, Christopher...
Carmelita Reyes
Dec 16, 2024
Carmelita Reyes, 82, born on November 04, 1942, in Montalban, Philippines, passed away December 16, 2024. She resided in Lakewood, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Catherine Taft
Dec 16, 2024
Catherine Taft, 102, born October 3, 1922, in Powell, WY, United States, passed away December 16, 2024. She resided in Glendale, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
She is survived by her five children: James P. Taft, Carolyn T. Velasquez, Kathleen A. Matthews, John M. Taft, and Michele T. Menzies,...
Sandra Thomas
Dec 15, 2024
Sandra Thomas, 75, born on September 28, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA, United States, passed away December 15, 2024. She resided in Carson, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Luis Prieto Torres Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Luis Prieto Torres Jr., 32, born on May 27, 1992, in Long Beach, CA, United States, passed away December 15, 2024. He resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, CA.
Anita Grimes-Bowens
Dec 15, 2024
Anita Grimes-Bowens, 76, born on March 06, 1948, in Chicago, IL, United States, passed away December 15, 2024. She resided in Hawthorne, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Glenn Agaton
Dec 15, 2024
Glenn T. Agaton, a beloved husband and father, passed away on December 15, 2024, at his home in Monterey Park, California after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on October 23, 1973, in Inglewood, California, Glenn's beaming spirit and creativity touched the lives of many. Known for his lively sense of humor and dimpled smile, Glenn was a joy to...
Harold Vernon Deckert
Dec 15, 2024
Harold Vernon Deckert was born on October 26,1929 in Girard Township, Otter Tail County, MN to Adolph and Bertha (Kneifel) Deckert. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Henning and attended school in Girard Township, leaving in the 7th grade to work the family farm.
Harold served in the US Army as a Field Wireman from May...
Golestan Isaeian Derekhtaki
Dec 15, 2024
Golestan Isaeian Derekhtaki, 84, born on May 23, 1940, in Isfahan, Iran, passed away December 15, 2024. He resided in Sunland, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
Jose Ruiz
Dec 15, 2024
Jose Ruiz, 86, born on March 19, 1938, in San Isidro, NL, Mexico, passed away December 15, 2024. He resided in Palm Springs, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Xiansun Zhang
2024
Xiansun Zhang (Mar 1940 - Dec 2024) passed away in Oakland, California at the age of 84. Xiansun led a rich and varied life, working as a carpenter, actor, musician, drama play director, and business owner. He was a man of many talents and passions, known for his love of music, his devotion to his family, and his strong faith....
Lee A. Maniaci
Dec 14, 2024
Lee A. Maniaci, 83, born on October 10, 1941, in Detroit, MI, United States. Passed away December 14, 2024. She resided in Palm Springs, CA, for over 20 years. She is survived by her brother, John Maniaci and niece Marie Graybill. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.
Michael Papazian, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
Michael Papazian Jr., age 91, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on September 29, 1933 in Van Nuys, California, a son of the late Michael Papazian Sr. and Aznive Papazian. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Danelian.
Mike was a first generation American and the son...
Martha (Amelia) Alvarez Urquizo
Dec 14, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha (Amelia) Alvarez Urquizo, age 82, on December 14, 2024.
Martha was born on March 20, 1942, in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She graduated from Escuela Autotechnica and later in life attended California State University, Los Angeles. Martha had a successful career as an entrepreneur, actress,...
Gloria Debus
Dec 14, 2024
Gloria Faye Debus (née Mertz) passed away in the afternoon on December 14, 2024, at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 95.
She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 31, 1929. She grew up in Omaha with her three older siblings named Dorothy (“Dot”), Edward (“Brother”), and Eugene (“Sonny”). She graduated from high school at...
Lorrie Moreno
Dec 14, 2024
Lorrie Moreno, 81, born on June 30, 1943, in San Jose, CA, United States, passed away December 14, 2024. She resided in Alhambra, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Conchita Ehrlich
Dec 14, 2024
Conchita "Connie" Ehrlich, born on May 24, 1933, in Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 91, after a brave battle with colon cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest, as she did.
Connie was a vibrant and...
Christian Saldivar Pineda
Dec 14, 2024
Christian Saldivar Pineda was a joyful, warm-hearted, and compassionate son, brother, godfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was born on July 15, 1975, in Manila, Philippines, to Ricardo L. Pineda and our late mother, Emerita Saldivar Pineda. He was the second eldest of four children. The family immigrated to Los Angeles, California, where Christian was raised and lived through...
Mario Torrico Vasquez
Dec 13, 2024
Mario Torrico Vasquez, 69, born on February 01, 1955, in Oruro, Bolivia, passed away December 13, 2024. He resided in Eagle Rock, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.
Cora Kirksey Dixon
Dec 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cora Lee Kirksey Dixon, who entered eternal rest on December 13, 2024. Born on November 30, 1935, in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Cora was the second child and eldest daughter in a family of nine, born to Lena M. Alexander and Shumpert Johnson.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents,...