Forest Lawn
Memorial Pages
Poi Chau
2025
Poi In Chau was born in Taishan, a province in Guangdong, China in 1929. She was the oldest child of Thomas Fong and Mei Yuk Yee, and sibling to brothers Dan, David, Wing, and sister Paula. Poi passed in 2025 at the age of 96. She was married to Check Nin (also known as Bob) in 1950. A year after...
Douglas Scott
Aug 13, 2025
In Memory of Douglas W. Scott – 1937-2025
Born 88 years ago in Torrance, California to Esther Soule Scott and Kenneth C. Scott, both of whom were musicians, Douglas Warren Scott took easily to the stage. He played trombone in the band for his own prom at Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington, California. When he began post-secondary studies at Occidental...
Frank Garofalo
2025
Frank Garofalo, 78, born on July 16, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, United States, passed away August 13, 2025. He resided in La Verne, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA. In the summer of 2024, Frank was diagnosed with Bulbar "ALS" and after a year long battle he is...
Thomas Needham
Aug 13, 2025
In memory of Tom and his love of the ocean, please wear casual, bright colors to his funeral. Immediately after the funeral, please join us as we host "pizza night" at our condo/clubhouse in Huntington Beach, 711 Ocean Blvd. Huntington Beach.
Thomas Edward Needham was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931 and passed away on August 13, 2025 in Newport...
Tomas Rojas
Aug 13, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Tom R. Rojas, who departed this life on August 13, 2025, at the age of 97.
Tom was born on December 21, 1927, and lived a long, full life marked by faith, dedication, and care for his family and friends. Those who knew him will remember his kindness,...
Nancy Urrutia
Aug 12, 2025
Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by faith, love, and generosity. Born in New Jersey and raised in the Bronx, she shared 50 joyful years of marriage with her beloved Ray. Together, they settled in California, where they built a beautiful life filled with love and family. As a mother, she led...
Terrence Wolfsen
Aug 12, 2025
Terrance “Terry” Harold Wolfsen passed away peacefully in Reston, Virginia, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Terry was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1949, to Mary Jane Wolfsen (Hansen) and Floyd Wolfsen. He joined the Naval ROTC while at the University of Southern California and entered the US Navy as a lieutenant upon graduation in 1971.
During his 20-year Navy career,...
Shonyta Pouncéy
Aug 12, 2025
Shonyta Pouncéy, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Cerritos, California, at the age of 51. Born on March 7, 1974, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Shonyta was known for his larger-than-life smile and his unwavering love for his family and friends.
A dedicated Coach and Student Intervention Assistant (SIA), Shonyta was a cherished member of...
Antonia Hunter
Aug 12, 2025
Antonia Hunter, affectionately known as Tonia, passed away on August 12, 2025, at her home in El Monte, California, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on February 7, 1939, in Fresnio, Zacatecas, Tonia was a woman of unwavering faith and a nurturing spirit, known for her wonderful smile and infectious giggle that would light...
Anna Nguyễn Thị Nguyệt Anh
Aug 12, 2025
Anna Nguyễn Thị Nguyệt Anh born on June 13, 1935, in Quảng Bình, Việt Nam, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Pomona, California. With a life spanning nine decades, Anh was a remarkable individual whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
In celebration of her life, visitation services will be...
Luis Alcazar
Aug 11, 2025
Luis Alcazar, 55, born on September 15, 1969, passed away August 11, 2025. He resided in Hesperia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Carlito "Carling" Salazar
Aug 11, 2025
Carlito "Carling" Salazar, 80, born on December 29, 1944, in Santa Rita, Batangas, Philippines, passed away August 11, 2025. He resided in Walnut, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.
A loving father to five children, a proud grandfather to five grandkids, Carling enjoyed going to Church of Christ, playing...
Juan Avalos
Aug 11, 2025
Juan Avalos, affectionately known as Juanito, was born on September 17, 1989, in Los Angeles and left us unexpectedly on August 11, 2025, in Rialto, California. Anyone who knew him felt his love and kindness.
Juan was one of those people who made hard work look effortless. He spent his days at a car wash, where he didn’t just do his...
Marysa Roque
Aug 11, 2025
Marysa Lauren Roque, Passed away peacefully August 11, 2025 at her home in Burbank, California. She was surrounded by her family including her mother and all her siblings at the time of her death. Marysa was born on June 01, 1950 in San Fernando, CA. Her parents Frank and Mary Roque lived in Burbank CA with their children, the oldest...
Ingrid Sullivan
Aug 11, 2025
Ingrid Sullivan, 91, born on March 18, 1934, passed away August 11, 2025. She resided in Arcadia, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.
Lettie Davis
Aug 11, 2025
LETTIE B. DAVIS, A BELOVED DAUGHTER, SISTER, AUNT, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND PASSED AWAY ON AUG 11,2025, LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY OF LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND UNWAVERING FAITH. SHE WAS BORN ON MARCH 20, 1954 TO THE LATE EDWARD (SUNTOY) AND VIOLA DAVIS-GATES.
LETTIE WAS A TRUE- COUNTRY GIRL WHO ACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE, SHE LOVED THE LORD AND HE...
Cruz Cadena
Aug 11, 2025
Cruz Cadena, 100, of Hacienda Heights, California, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on November 28, 1924, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Cruz lived a life full of love, laughter, and family.
She was the beloved wife of Miguel Cadena for 70 wonderful years. Together, they raised six children — Blanche, Marie, Josie, Mike, Gloria, and Albert — and built a...
Alma Arciaga
Aug 11, 2025
Alma Arciaga, 72, born on March 03, 1953, in Bawan, Philippines, passed away August 11, 2025. She resided in Carson, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.
Catalina Mendoza
Aug 11, 2025
Catalina Mendoza, 86, born on November 25, 1938, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Affectionately called Nanay (Tagalog word for mom/mama), she was a devoted mother and a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life's...
John Flint Burckart
Aug 10, 2025
John Flint Burckart passed away on August 10, 2025 in Burbank, CA. He was born on March 23, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, and has resided in California for the past 43 years. John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laura Camerano Burckart, his 2 children, Theodore Nicholas Burckart (23) and Nicholas Alexander Burckart (21), his brother William Edward...