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.


Charles Martin

Charles Martin

Jan 6, 2025

Charles Martin, 82, born on April 16, 1942, in South Bend, IN, United States, passed away January 06, 2025. He resided in Cathedral City, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.

Josefina Rodriguez

Josefina Rodriguez

Jan 6, 2025

Josefina Rodriguez, 96, born on May 30, 1928, in Santiago , Panama, passed away January 06, 2025. She resided in Redlands, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Teresita De Mesa

Teresita De Mesa

Jan 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Teresita Medina De Mesa, who departed this life on January 5th, 2025 at the age of 75 years old.



Teresita De Mesa, 75, born on November 06, 1949, in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to the beloved parents of Maria Medina and Conrado Medina. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother...

Najibeh Gelyana

Najibeh Gelyana

Jan 5, 2025

Najibeh Gelyana, 92, born on October 25, 1932, in Urumieh, Iran, passed away January 05, 2025. She resided in Cypress, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Karen Hall

Karen Hall

Jan 5, 2025

Karen Hall, 79, born on September 17, 1945, in Compton , CA, United States, passed away January 05, 2025. She resided in La Palma , CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Henry Hong

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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