Albina Avila
Jul 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31st 2023, Albina Zapata Avila, the loving matriarch of a large family including seven children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 91. Albina was born a twin to Felipe Zapata and Jesusita Ibarra on September 15th, 1931 in Texas. She moved with her devoted husband, Carlos Enrique Avila, to start a life...
Sabino Anthony Huaracha
Jul 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Sabino Anthony Huaracha Jr. (also known as Tony) 2/14/38 to 7/19/23.
Survived by his loving wife, Helen, of 57 years, brother Joseph Huaracha, sons Robert and Thomas, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Sabino and Helen raised four sons; in addition, he raised three grandchildren in a home full of love. Sabino was especially proud of his numerous...
Mary Beth Hoffman
Jul 6, 2023
Mary Beth Hoffman passed away on July 6th, 2023, after a long and painful bout with Lou Gehrig”s Disease.
She was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA on September 3, 1963, the fourth of seven siblings.
She studied nursing and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton. She moved to Colorado...
Mary Martha Lindsay
Jun 28, 2023
Mary Martha ("Marimartha") Lindsay passed away peacefully in Tustin, CA, surrounded by her beloved family, on June 28th, 2023, at 94. Marimartha, the eldest of four children, was born in the fall of 1928 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. During the depression, she moved with her family to Long Beach, CA, where her father found work despite the tough times. Marimartha...
Susie Giannatonio
Jun 23, 2023
Susie S. Giannantonio, 93, a resident of Tustin, CA for 28 years passed away on June 23, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Cristina M. Giannantonio, her sisters Rose Giannantonio and Christina Girardi, and many nieces and nephews. Susie was born in Washington, D.C. on December 17, 1929, where she grew up with her parents and five brothers and...
Maria Carmen Valdez
Jun 21, 2023
Carmen Valdez, 89, passed away on June 21, 2023, in Orange, California. She was born on November 20, 1933, in Riverside, California. Carmen, who preferred to be called by her middle name, was married to Jose Luis Valdez Sr. for 68 years and was a loving and wonderful spouse, mother and grandmother.
Carmen and her husband had a passion for...
Gerald Bennett
Jun 20, 2023
Jerry went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2023. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 11, 1940 and was the first son to Ralph and Lucy [McDowell] Bennett. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gloria Wilcox, Arlene Bennett, and Barbara Goss, and brother, Bill Bennett. His sister, Priscilla Shaw, currently resides in Michigan....