Obituaries

Obituaries for the Simi Valley, CA Area

Ruth Serrano

Ruth Serrano

Jan 4, 2024

 

Ruth Serrano, a remarkable woman whose devotion to her family and determination shaped her life, has sadly left us. Born on June 14, 1932, in Berlin, Germany, Ruth was raised in an orphanage during World War II.  At the war’s conclusion, she embarked on a journey that would take her from post-war Germany to the United States at the...

Kenji Shido

Kenji Shido

Dec 31, 2023

Kenji Shido, (age 74), of Torrance CA passed away on December 31st 2023 and was born to his parents Saneyuki and Yoshie Shido, on December 11th 1949, and was the youngest of five siblings. He is survived by his sisters, Keiko, Yoshiko, Kyoko, Noriko and preceded in death by his older brother Tsutomu.



Kenji was born and grew up in Japan...

Tommy Fong Mar

Tommy Fong Mar

Dec 30, 2023

 

Tommy Mar, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on December 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born Mah Fook Tung in 1937 to Wong King Shew and Mah Moon Fook, Tommy spent much of his childhood in Toisan, China before immigrating to the United States in 1947 to escape the communist takeover.

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Caroline Anne Ferber

Caroline Anne Ferber

Dec 23, 2023

Caroline Anne Bergschneider Ferber was called into God’s armson December 23 at the age of 85, with her husband Wayneholding her hand. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Caroline grew up inTuscon, Arizona and was fond of the Southwest her entire life.Following her graduation from Salpointe Catholic High School in1956, the Salpointe Sisters and her parents put her on a train toLos...

Kathryn Ann Robinson

Kathryn Ann Robinson

Dec 21, 2023

 

A proud daughter of Santa Paula, California, Kathryn Ann (Kate) Robinson was born on July 10, 1949 to Harry and Olive Robinson.  She graduated from Santa Paula Union High School in 1967 and went on to earn a B. A. in Anthropology from the University of California.  After gaining some life experience, she went on to fulfill her enduring...

William Rhodes Wheaton

William Rhodes Wheaton

Dec 21, 2023

 

William Rhodes Wheaton (aka Bill or Billy), of Sylmar California passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023. He was 71 years old.

Billy was born October 26, 1952 in Hollywood, he lived 71 years in Los Angeles, California.

Billy was a member of the local 724 union, and worked as laborer- journeyman- foreman. He built sets for movies and...

Paul Anthony Davis

Paul Anthony Davis

Dec 9, 2023

Paul Davis, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born to Virginia and Mark Davis on September 19, 1937, in Los Angeles. After he graduated from Serra High School his family moved to Woodland Hills where, while working at a gas station, he met his wife of 59 years,...

Gerald Franklin Cheney

Gerald Franklin Cheney

Dec 7, 2023

Gerald was born in Los Angeles on October 7, 1938 and grew up in Canoga Park, attending Winnetka Elementary School, graduating from Canoga Park High School, and receiving an AA degree at Pierce College in Drafting. During his 20's he bought land in Simi Valley and built his home over a 7 year period. In his youth he was able...

Larry Kraszewski

Larry Kraszewski

Nov 30, 2023

It is with tremendous sorrow we announce the passing of Larry Kraszewski on November 30, 2023. Larry was born on December 30, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. He and his family moved to Thousand Oaks when he was a year old. Larry grew up tinkering with cars which eventually steered him to his career as an automotive technician. He was a...

Barbara Tunstall

Barbara Tunstall

Nov 29, 2023

Barbara Ann Tunstall passed away November 29th, peacefully at home with her beloved caregiver. She was born on November 9, 1932 in Saint Louis, MO. She was the youngest of 3 children. She lived in Saint Louis until her teenage years, when she moved to Los Angeles where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated with her high-school diploma.She...

Dorothy Green

Dorothy Green

Nov 25, 2023

Dorothy Brambo Green, 91, of Simi Valley, CA, died November 2023Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 29, 1932, to Gerda and Arne Brambo. She had a very happy childhood in Brooklyn and Hauge I Dalene, Norway where she grew up with her beloved older sister, Margaret. Unfortunately, her older brother (Konrad) died from Scarlet Fever before Dorothy was...

Lois Rhodes

Lois Rhodes

Nov 15, 2023

Lois (Spellman) Rhodes passed away at home on the morning of November 15, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Lois was born on December 11, 1933 to John and Irene (Henderson) Spellman in Columbus, Ohio. She and her husband raised two beautiful daughters. Lois was the quintessential homemaker who created a heartfelt and loving home for her family and...

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