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.


Otis Wright

Otis Wright

Nov 13, 2024

Otis Lee Wright was born to Gracie Mask and Joe Dudley Wright in Buckner, Arkansas on August 14, 1928, and went to Glory on November 13, 2024, at the age of 96. 

He attended elementary and Jr. high school in Stamps, Arkansas and spent his teenage years in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Roston High, a boarding high school in Roston,...

Gay Tarr

Gay Tarr

Nov 13, 2024

Gay Tarr, 71, born on August 28, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN, United States, passed away November 13, 2024. She resided in Rancho Mirage, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA.   Gay's husband, Eric A. Tarr,  had pre-deseased her when he passed away on February 26, 2024.

Cecilia Militante

Cecilia Militante

Nov 13, 2024

Cecilia Militante, affectionately known as Chicelle, was born on July 23, 1965, in Manila, Philippines. With a life defined by strength and resilience, she fought bravely against ovarian cancer for five years, demonstrating unwavering courage and a god-fearing spirit until her passing on November 13, 2024, in Northridge, California.

Chicelle's personality was a remarkable blend of warmth and determination. She welcomed...

Teresa Solis

Teresa Solis

Nov 13, 2024

Teresa Solis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November13, 2024, in West Covina, California. Born on October 30, 1934, in Nogales Sonora, Mexico, Teresa lived a life filled with love, resilience, and undeniable strength.

When she immigrated to Tucson, Arizona, in 1985, Teresa became both a caregiver and a devoted mother, working two jobs to ensure her...

Anita Kalpakian

Anita Kalpakian

Nov 13, 2024

Anita Kalpakian, 87, born on June 23, 1937, in New York, NY, United States, passed away November 13, 2024. She resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Cinda Blakeney

Cinda Blakeney

Nov 12, 2024

Cinda Diane Blakeney (nee Dennis) age 82, passed away on 11/12/2024. She is now with her parents, Richard & Esther Dennis, her brother Dal and her cousin (more like a brother) Rod. Cindy was born September 6, 1942 in Lima, Ohio. She moved with her family to Long Beach, CA in 1945 and attended John Muir elementary, Stephens Junior High...

Maria Castillo

Maria Castillo

Nov 12, 2024

Maria Castillo, 83, born on July 22, 1941, in Jayaque, El Salvador, passed away November 12, 2024. She resided in Santa Clarita, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Ruth Padilla

Ruth Padilla

Nov 12, 2024

Ruth Padilla, 92, born on July 04, 1932, in Guadalupe, CA, United States, passed away November 12, 2024. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Coachella, CA.

Jaime DeSantiago

Jaime DeSantiago

Nov 12, 2024

Jaime DeSantiago, 62, was a hardworking, noble, loving, and caring individual who would always put the needs of others before his own. He was born October 26th,1962, in Upland California to Esteban and Luz DeSantiago and passed away November 12, 2024. He was the second oldest of 9 siblings, Gloria, Susie, Johnny, Rosemary, Olivia, Leti and Lorraine, Tony(deceased). He grew...

Reynaldo Torres

Reynaldo Torres

Nov 12, 2024

Reynaldo Malinis Torres, 76, Beloved Family Man and Talented CookIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reynaldo “Rene” Torres at the age of 76, who departed this life on November 12th, 2024 in Torrance, California beside the love of his wife, Juliana Torres.Born on September 27, 1948, Rene dedicated his life to his family and to...

Lorna McLean

Lorna McLean

Nov 12, 2024

On November 12, 2024, Lorna Jeannette McLean passed away peacefully at the age of 86 at her residence, Ararat Gardens, in Glendale, California. She was born on September 08, 1938, in Barrie, ON, Canada.  Survived by loved sister, Bonnie Jean Robson of Barrie, Ontario.  Dear aunt of nieces and nephews residing in Canada.  Beloved Great Aunt to Jesse and Maclean....

Karen Richmond

Karen Richmond

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Richmond, 74, born on October 21, 1950, in , CA, United States, passed away November 12, 2024. She resided in Yucaipa, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Sharon Krakker

Sharon Krakker

Nov 12, 2024

Sharon Krakker, 80, born on February 07, 1944, in Niagara Falls, NY, United States, passed away November 12, 2024. She resided in Lakewood, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, CA.

Donna Shaw Welsch

Donna Shaw Welsch

Nov 12, 2024

On the evening of November 12, 2024, the world lost a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and artist Donna Lucille Shaw Welsch. She passed away at her home in Long Beach, California at 90 years old.

Donna was born June 26, 1934 on a farm in Ottawa, Kansas during the Great Depression. She was the youngest daughter of George Argus Shaw and...

Joelle Jeffrey Pamplona

Joelle Jeffrey Pamplona

Nov 11, 2024

Sgt. Joelle Jeffrey “Jay Jay” Pamplona

• Joelle Jeffrey Pamplona, fondly known at Jay Jay, was born in Artesia, California on August 21, 1995.

• Jay Jay attended Washington Elementary School, Bellflower High School, Magnolia High School, and California State University, Fullerton where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

• He was an active kid and was into athletics and...

Blanca Cachu

Blanca Cachu

Nov 11, 2024

Blanca Cachu, 56, born on April 25, 1968, in Santa Maria, CA, United States, passed away November 11, 2024. She resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Reynaldo Balangue

Reynaldo Balangue

Nov 11, 2024

Obituary for Reynaldo Balangue,

by Phillip Balangue 

Reynaldo Balangue affectionately known as Rey, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 74. Born on October 5, 1950, in the serene town of Marinduque, Rey was a luminary whose passion for music illuminated the lives of many. From a tender age, he embraced the art of playing...

Erlinda Rumbaoa

Erlinda Rumbaoa

Nov 11, 2024

Erlinda Rumbaoa, 76, born on March 03, 1948, in Bayombong, Philippines, passed away November 11, 2024. She resided in Carson, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, CA.

Edward Salas

Edward Salas

Nov 11, 2024

Edward Salas, 84, born on September 07, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, to parents Jesus Salas and Maria Elena Escarzega. Edward passed away peacefully at home November 11, 2024. He resided in Los Angeles 77 years, CA at the time of his passing. He spent the majority of his professional career as a carpet craftsman. Well known, he has laid...

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