Forest Lawn Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Jose Manuel Batres Gonzalez

December 25, 1973 — January 19, 2024

 

Jose Manuel Batres was born on December 25, 1973, to J. Antonio Batres and Juana Gonzalez in Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas Mexico. He was the sixth of seven children. Manny went to school in Mexico but learned most of his skills from his father. 

At age 21, Manny immigrated to the US. Manny...

Jan 19, 2024

Irma Paredes Larios, nació en Febrero 16 de 1962 y falleció el 19 de Enero de 2024 a la edad de 61 años. Vivió una vida plena, con mucha felicidad. Siempre de la mano de nuestro Padre Celestial y siempre firme en su fé. Amada madre, hermana, hija y amiga. Su corazón siempre estuvo lleno de amor, gratitud, amistad y servicio...

Jan 19, 2024

Allene was born in northern Mississippi on August 26, 1922. She was the third of ten children, born to John Bucklin Burns, and his wife, Iris Estelle Arnold Burns. Both her father and mother were schoolteachers in her early years. In 1928 her father became a Methodist minister. The family moved around in northern Mississippi a good bit due to...

Jan 19, 2024

Edwin Song, 88, born on May 12, 1935, passed away January 19, 2024. He resided in Fountain Valley , CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Jan 19, 2024

Ana Margarita Bernal, a beloved mother, grandmother, and pillar of strength in her family, has passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on January 18, 1959, in El Salvador, Ana lived a life dedicated to love, kindness, and nurturing.

Ana's career as a florist spanned most of her adult life. She poured her heart into creating beautiful floral arrangements that brought...

Jan 19, 2024

Marcos Achay Balein, also known as Mark, Marc, Mike, and Bebot, 72, born on April 25, 1951, in Taft Eastern Samar, Philippines, passed away on January 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He resided in Artesia, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Marcos is survived by: his wife, Regina Balein;...

Jan 19, 2024

Jose Hernandez, 92, born on March 03, 1931, passed away January 19, 2024. He resided in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Jan 19, 2024

Michael Shields, 79, born on March 19, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN and passed away January 19, 2024. He resided in Hemet, CA at the time of his passing with his loving husband of over 50 years, Michael Murphy. Together, they led a wonderful life full of travel, family and laughter after meeting in 1973, making their way from Long Beach...

Jan 18, 2024

The Rodriguez family announces with great sorrow the passing of their beloved mother, Ofelia, who died peacefully on January 18th, 2024, after a courageous battle against type 2 diabetes. 



Ofelia Amparo Rodriguez, 73, born on August 21, 1950, in Chiquimula, Guatemala, passed away January 18, 2024. She resided in Sun Valley, CA at the time of her passing.



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Jan 18, 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Stephen Foley, 62, born on December 15, 1961, in Long Beach, CA, United States, passed away January 18, 2024. He resided in Long Beach, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Jan 17, 2024

Corigan Castro, 64, born on January 30, 1959, in Quezon City, Philippines, passed away January 17, 2024. He resided in Los Angeles, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Jan 17, 2024

Charles Chevalier, 95, born on July 26, 1928, in New Orleans, LA, United States, passed away January 17, 2024. He resided in Compton, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.

Jan 17, 2024

In loving memory of Norma Jean Bishop, born on January 16, 1928, and peacefully passed on January 17, 2024. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, James Arthur Crawford and daughter Sandra Hammond. Norma is survived by her devoted son Michael Crawford, daughter in love Christine Crawford, son in law Charles Hammond I, cherished grandchildren Sheri Clark, Stacy Jackson,...

Jan 17, 2024

Hung Yuen Tam, 86, born on September 25, 1937, in Guangdong, China, passed away January 17, 2024. He resided in Rosemead, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Jan 17, 2024

Jenny (Genevieve) Stolarik, 95, born on December 12, 1928, in Los Angeles, CA, passed away January 17, 2024. She resided in Burbank at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, CA.

Jenny lived in a time of peace and growing prosperity after WW2 and the Great Depression that affected her immigrant parents. Jenny...

Jan 16, 2024

Bella Mercado Lao died at the age of  91 in Pasadena, California on January 16, 2024, after 5 days of sudden congestive heart failure complications. Though the timing was sudden, Bella was surrounded by comfort care nurses and family trying to ease the pain of her suffering. Despite the great pain she was experiencing, Bella was able to pass peacefully...

Jan 16, 2024

Bih Yuan Wu, 98, born on February 26, 1925, in Jiangsu, China, passed away January 16, 2024. She resided in Torrance, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

Jan 16, 2024

John Vincent Arceneaux Sr., 84, born on February 20, 1939, in Elton, LA, United States, passed away January 16, 2024. He resided in San Dimas, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Jan 16, 2024

SING LAI LOU was born in the Sun Wei area of Canton, China. He was the third of three boys born to his parents Lou Yam and Lou Lum Tung.

 

Because his father was a citizen, Sing immigrated to the United States in January, 1941. His patriotism for his adopted country led to his enlistment in the United States Army during...