On May 7, 2026, Tustin lost a beautiful, gracious lady when Fayrda J. Fredriksen got to go to Heaven. Born in Buffalo, New York on April 23, 1923, “Fay” lived a happy, busy, successful, and healthy life for 103 years. She broke the family record for longevity; often she couldn’t believe her own age!
Fay always loved to go out dancing...
Lamberta Talavera Puebla was born in San José de Mojarras, Mexico, to Ramón Talavera and Victoria Puebla. She was the beloved wife of Humberto Chávez Ezparza, whom she has now joined in heaven.
Lamberta was a loving mother to eight children. Her beautiful legacy lives on through her seven children and nine grandchildren, whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Family was...
Karen Veronica Kist, beloved mother, cherished friend, and keeper of a home always full of love, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, just shy of her 85th birthday.
Born July 14, 1941, Karen was the oldest of six and grew up in a home that was wonderfully, gloriously chaotic — full of noise, movement, and the energy that only a...
Leonardo Ortega Ramirez was born on April 21, 1965, in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico, where he spent his early years. He passed away on April 16, 2026, just five days shy of his 61st birthday.
After his childhood in Mexico, Leonardo and his family migrated to Santa Ana, California. They also spent time living in Texas before eventually returning to California, where...
Charles passed away peacefully at the assisted living home close to his boat in San Diego on April 13, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born on May 12,1956 to Ruth E Stewart and Dr. Edgar B Stewart in Orange County, CA. He is survived by his daughter, Caroline Stewart and his four siblings, Donald R...
Barry Jay McKinnon passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026 after a year-long battle with cancer. Barry was born on September 16, 1956 to Helen Noble and Franklin Robert McKinnon in Salt Lake City, Utah. The family moved to Santa Ana, California in 1959. He loved going to the mountains, flying planes, fishing, and, during his youth, spending...
Remembering a Life of Action, Adventure, and Love
Edgard R. Delgado was born on October 15, 1982, in Azle, Texas, where he lived for several years before moving to California.
On the windy morning of April 4, 2026, at approximately 8:28 a.m., Edgard passed away at the young age of 43. He passed away doing what he loved most — mountain biking...
Bonnie Blanche Compton Hanson
December 11, 1931 – March 19, 2026
Born to Virginia Nell (“Nellie”) Caudill Compton (1904-2000) and Harold Compton (1895-1963), Bonnie was the third of six children: Betty Compton Selberg, Robert Compton, Paula Schneider, Reese Compton, and is survived by her sister Judy Scott.
Bonnie was married to Don Hanson for 56 years. Soon after they were married, they traveled...
Diego Alejandro Pineda Rochin, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at the age of 22.
Diego was born on May 17, 2003, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He spent his early childhood years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before moving to Tustin, California, where he grew up into a wonderful young man, and formed deep and lasting connections with friends, teammates, and community.
From...