Lawrence “Van” Van Avery

Lawrence “Van” Van Avery

March 4, 1941 – Oct. 26, 2025 Lawrence “Van” Van Avery was born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 4, 1941, and passed away on Oct. 26 in Glendale at the age of 84. He left high school prematurely and in August 1958 began his four-plus years in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing his GED […]

Aracelis “Iris” Sisco

Aracelis “Iris” Sisco

Feb. 11, 1937 – Oct. 5, 2025 It is with deep gratitude that we announce the passing of Aracelis “Iris” Sisco at the age of 88.  Born in Puerto Rico, Iris moved to New York City at the age of 2 and was briefly placed in an orphanage before her devoted brother rescued her. Raised […]

Aracelis “Iris” Sisco

Feb. 11, 1937 – Oct. 5, 2025 It is with deep gratitude that we announce the passing of Aracelis “Iris” Sisco at the age of 88.  Born in Puerto Rico, Iris moved to New York City at the age of 2 and was briefly placed in an orphanage before her devoted brother rescued her. Raised […]

Nathanael A. Simone

Nathanael A. Simone

Nathan, a sweet and gentle soul, sadly passed on early this October 2025 and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1950, he was a loving and devoted son to Michelle Simone. Living in Montrose for the past 30-plus years, Nathan enjoyed walking every morning throughout his neighborhood […]

Alma Teresa (Allegrini) Giovanisci

Alma Teresa (Allegrini) Giovanisci

June 10, 1936 – Sept. 3, 2025 Our beloved Alma, age 89, left us peacefully at her home in La Cañada-Flintridge surrounded by her closest family on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Short of stature but enormous of heart, she battled numerous health complications for 10 months until she was finally provided with comfort care at her […]

Norma Ann (Arntzen) Reger

Norma Ann (Arntzen) Reger

Feb. 17, 1933-Aug. 29, 2025 Norma Ann (Arntzen) Reger, 92, peacefully went home to the Lord on Aug. 29 in Reno, Nevada. She was born in Oakland, California on Feb. 17, 1933 to Norman and Margaret Arntzen. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1951 and attended UCLA for her first years of college. She […]

Marilyn Agnes Raggio (née Lloyd) – “Lynne”


Marilyn Agnes Raggio (née Lloyd) – “Lynne”


Sept. 27, 1930 – Aug. 17, 2025 Marilyn “Lynne” Agnes Raggio passed away peacefully at home in Santa Clarita on Aug. 17 at the age of 94. Born in Berkeley, California on Sept. 27, 1930, Lynne moved to Altadena during her teenage years and attended at the time combined Pasadena City High School/John Muir Junior […]

Kay Ellen Brown


Kay Ellen Brown


Feb. 14, 1943 – Aug. 3, 2025 Kay Ellen Brown, 82, of San Marcos, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 3. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio, Kay embodied the true meaning of love, warmth and generosity to everyone she met. Known affectionately as “Ms. Kay” and “Mama Kay,” she was […]

Robert “Keith” Gilliland

Robert “Keith” Gilliland

Sept. 6, 1933 – Jan. 31, 2025 Keith Gilliland, a beloved educator, legendary coach and gifted athlete, passed away on Jan. 31 leaving a legacy of excellence and dedication that touched generations. He was 91 years old. Keith was born in Callao, Peru while his parents, Dr. Roy and Susan Gilliland, were serving as medical […]

Dorothea “Dody” Elizabeth Schwaiger

Dorothea “Dody” Elizabeth Schwaiger

Sept. 9, 1936 – May 1, 2025 Dorothea Elizabeth Schwaiger died at home in West Linn, Oregon on May 1. She was born on Sept. 9, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her husband of 60 years, Donald Rupert Schwaiger, predeceased her in 2011. She left behind her son Keith Schwaiger, who passed on July 3. […]

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