Obituaries

Obituaries for the Simi Valley, CA Area

Brenda Rayburn

Brenda Rayburn

Feb 11, 2023

Brenda Rayburn, was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Brenda was born in Bournemouth, England, and her life was one of love and dedication to her family and others.Brenda was a devoted wife to her husband Russell, whom she metin 1951, and they were married in 1953. Together, they raised five wonderfulchildren: Suella, Russell II, Francis, Joseph,...

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts

Feb 8, 2023

Michael Alan Roberts, Passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 after a battle with Cancer.Born August 8, 1953. He was the son of deceased parents Joel Neal Roberts and Willie Nelle (Dickerson) Roberts. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Deborah Roberts, Brother Thomas and Wife Theresa. Numerous nieces and nephews He spoiled over the years.Mike was...

Frank Castorena

Frank Castorena

Feb 7, 2023

Frank Castorena (fondly known as Paco to many), age 90, of Simi Valley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.Frank was born at home in Los Angeles, California, on April 21, 1932, to Genaro and Amada (Reyes). On February 16, 1952, Frank married Emily Carlos. He was drafted into the Army in March 1953 at Fort...

Charles Higgins

Charles Higgins

Feb 4, 2023

Charles Francis Higgins “Chuck” was born on August 24, 1949 to his parents, Francis and Gleonora Higgins.Chuck lived a life of adventure. He was an avid surfer and spent 17 years on the waves, 6 of which were focused on big waves over 30ft! He loved being in the snow too and was an accomplished snowboarder and skier. He grew...

Alfred Ranieri

Alfred Ranieri

Feb 2, 2023

Alfred “Fred” Joseph Ranieri was born on August 20, 1959 in Northridge, California to Alfredo and Stella Ranieri. He was raised in the San Fernando Valley, and he helped his dad run Alfredo’s Italian Deli from the time he was four years old. He loved his family, his childhood dog Tony, and playing baseball. Baseball was his favorite sport, and...

Emory Tench

Emory Tench

Feb 2, 2023

Emory Ernest TenchBorn November 28, 1930Died February 2, 2023 at 92Emory Tench was born in Cleveland Ohio to James and Mary Tench as the 2nd child but oldest boy. Loving brother of: MaryAnn DeSantis (deceased); Edward Tench (deceased); Theodore Tench (deceased); Rozella Siegel; Alex Tench (deceased); Jerry Tench and John Schilthorn (deceased). Two siblings remain, Rose Siegel in Parma Ohio...

Orlean Jones

Orlean Jones

Jan 31, 2023

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Jerome Sitko

Jerome Sitko

Jan 28, 2023

JEROME LOUIS SITKOMarch 22, 1945 ~ January 28, 2023Jerome (Jerry) Louis Sitko of Northridge, California passed away at home on January 28, 2023with his wife Ruth Anne by his side.Jerry was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Mary and John Sitko. He was the second of 5 children. Jerry grew up inFt. Wayne attending St. Hyacinth Elementary School and Central...

Carlyn Paterson

Carlyn Paterson

Jan 25, 2023

Our beloved mother, Carlyn Edith Olson-Paterson, passed away from heart failure on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Simi Valley, California. She was 85 years old.Olson-Paterson was born March 4, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, the third child of Marion and Carl Olson. Her father was a Navy man and they moved to San Diego California before her teenage years. She then...

Roger Parent

Roger Parent

Jan 22, 2023

The world lost a beautiful soul on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Roger Lucien Parent was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, neighbor and coworker. Roger had a kind word and smile for everyone, and was dear to so many. He was thoughtful and patient, warm and funny. He was truly the best of us.Roger was born in...

Mary Ann Hovanec

Mary Ann Hovanec

Jan 11, 2023

Mary Ann Hovanec Passed Away suddenly on 01/11/23 due to complications surrounding the vaccine. She will always remain in our hearts.Born on August 28,1932 to Annette and Nicholas Astorino in Brooklyn New York. Soon after, her parents moved to New Jersey, where her brother Peter Astorino was born. She met Williaam Hovanec who she married. And they had Three daughters,...

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