Obituaries for the Simi Valley, CA Area

Aug 17, 2021

Clifford (Cliff) Andrew Bell (also known as Unclecliff (one word) 73, of Simi Valley, California lost his battle with COPD and heart failure on August 17, 2021.Cliff is survived by his long-time partner, Randi, along with his daughter Ceryna Bradford (Ken), son Brian Bell (Terri), his sister Donna Yorke (Rick), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by...

Aug 17, 2021

Aug 16, 2021

Ray Odrey was born in San Bernardino, CA in 1955, and raised by his mother and step-father, Renee and Arthur Hanley, respectively. He studied at Crescenta Valley Senior High, before attending Moorpark, Pierce, and Glendale Community in his college years. Outdoorsy, adventurous, and largely self-taught, Ray went on to garner interest in the fields of science and engineering, landing his...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

Mara "Lilly" Villegas-ParksSUNRISE Tuesday April 4,1939 on a blissful day in Chicago Illinois Mara Lidia (Lilly) Villegas Parks widow of Gilbert Parks, was the 4th child of 12, born to Manuel Villegas and Nellie Gonzalez. She lived her early childhood in Chicago before eventually moving to Los Angeles, California. Mara was faithful too her Heavenly Father through prayer and worship....

Jul 31, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Lee Buell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jul 29, 2021

Thomas Steven Conner of Moorpark, California past away on July 29, 2021 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was a graduate of Moorpark High School in 1960 and from there joined the United States Army & was honorably discharged in 1963. He was a heavy equipment operator, he also worked county of Ventura flood control, and the 1970’s...

Jul 27, 2021

Engelina (Engie) BuffaloEngelina (Engie) Buffalo passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021at the age of 91.Mom found much happiness in her generous volunteer work. She volunteered at the Simi Valley Adult Center, the Simi Valley Cultural Center (she loved the Rocky Horror Picture Show), the Strathearn Historical Park and the Simi Library where she translated books into Braille and...

Jul 24, 2021

Joseph “Joe” M. TrematoreWe are saddened by the loss of Joseph “Joe” M. Trematore on July 24, 2021. He died peacefully at home in Simi Valley, California.He was born on November 2, 1937 to Joseph and Marie Trematore in Worcester, Mass. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ginger; identical twin brother, Joel; four children, Teresa, Mickey,...

Jul 21, 2021

Robert David Heflin, better known as Dave, was born in San Fernando, CA and lived in Simi Valley his entire life. He graduated Simi Valley High School in 1965 and entered the U.S. Navy.Preceded in death by his parents Newt and Dorothy Heflin. He was born July 22, 1947 and passed July 21, 2021. He is survived by his sister...

Jul 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary L. Chaffeur. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jul 19, 2021

Jul 19, 2021

Rita Ann WheelanNovember 24, 1942 - July 18, 2021“The death of a mother is the first sorrow wept without her.”Our beloved mother passed away at her home in Simi Valley, California on July 18, 2021. Rita Ann (Menkhaus) Wheelan was born in Breese, Illinois on November 24, 1942 to Anthony and Veronica (Korte) Menkhaus. Rita is survived by her four...

Jul 9, 2021

On her 50th birthday Martha Kuenzli Smith decided she would go by Marty, and did so from that day forward. She was born on August 21, 1945 in Evansville, Indiana and passed away on July 9, 2021 in Simi Valley, California after a year-long battle with cancer. In the years between, she lived a full and amazing life that touched...

Jul 8, 2021

JAMES HENRY ARNOLD1922-2021It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great-Great Grandfather James Henry Arnold who was called home to be with his Savior on July 8, 2021 at the age of 99.Jim was a California native, born in Los Angeles on February 27, 1922 to James and Lucille Arnold. After...

Jun 29, 2021

Jun 29, 2021

Lyndell K. Massey, who preferred to be called Keith, was born on July 13, 1965 the fourth son to Wayne and Boots Massey in Honolulu, Hawaii. During his childhood, he spent a lot of time living with family in Alabama and getting into certain trouble with his three older brothers, Brett, Bart, and Todd. Towards the end of his father’s...

Jun 24, 2021

Jun 18, 2021

Larry Michaelsen (aka Mike) peacefully passed away on June 18th, 2021. He was born on August 30th, 1939 in Taft California to Hazel and Harry Michaelsen. He was raised in Taft where his father worked for “Atlantic Richfield” and his mother worked for the Taft Fort, cooking and caring for the elderly.Larry met the love of his life, Deva Maize,...

Jun 6, 2021