Nov. 15, 1933 – Nov. 18, 2024 With heavy hearts we share the passing of Anneliese Kate Taylor who left this world on Nov. 18, 2024 just days after celebrating her 91st birthday. She passed peacefully in her beloved home in La Crescenta surrounded by family and friends. Born in Wuppertal, Germany in 1933, Anneliese’s […]
Sept. 3, 1947 – Feb. 27, 2025 Rod Bearden died quietly on the morning of Feb. 27, free of pain and surrounded by family. The oldest of four children born to Louise and Elmo Bearden in Dallas, Texas, Rod grew up, lived and worked in Texas until his middle 40s. As a child he was […]
Dec. 25, 1951 – Jan. 6, 2025 Larry Thomas, age 73, beloved husband, father, uncle and brother, passed away peacefully at home in San Luis Obispo on Jan. 6. Larry was born on Christmas Day in 1951 in La Crescenta to Richard Lee & Betty Jean Thomas, both of whom were lifelong residents of this […]
Sept. 27, 1951 – Dec. 31, 2024 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and Scoutmaster, Bill passed away peacefully in the early morning of Dec. 31, 2024 after battling Lewy body dementia for 10 years. Bill was the first born of three brothers to Stella and Billy J. Bell, and raised in […]
Jan. 30, 1929 – Nov. 17, 2024 Samuel R. Nicholson, beloved husband, dad and gramps, passed away at home after a short illness. He was born in New Jersey to Jessie and Sam Nicholson. He married Patricia Seeber in 1954 in Darmstadt, Germany while he was finishing his U.S. Army obligation. They honeymooned throughout Europe. […]
Sept. 20, 1950 – Nov. 20, 2024 Pati (McArdle) Potter lived her entire life in Sunland-Tujunga as a dedicated member of the community. Pati was deeply committed to preserving and improving the neighborhood she loved so dearly. Pati was a steadfast supporter of her community, nurturing lifelong friendships and serving for many years on […]
UPDATED SERVICE DAY April 1, 1942 – Nov. 7, 2024 Reverend Dr. Beverly Craig made a peaceful transition from this world into eternity on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. She was surrounded in love with her family members and friends by her side. Rev. Bev, as she was lovingly referred to by all who knew her, […]
Dec. 3, 2024 Marlene Hitt, age 88, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Dec. 3. Marlene was a longtime resident of Sunland-Tujunga and a treasured voice in her community. A poet, author, historian and devoted leader, she dedicated her life to preserving local history and to inspiring others through her writing […]
Nov. 10, 1948 – Oct. 11, 2024 Patricia “Patty” Marie Smith (née Olsen), 75, joined all the saints in heaven on Oct. 11. She peacefully passed away in the arms of her beloved husband after a day surrounded by family and friends. Patty was born on Nov. 10, 1948 in Los Angeles, the third child […]
May 11, 1949 – Dec. 7, 2024 Dennis M. Gurka, 75, beloved husband, father, Pa and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7 at his home in La Crescenta surrounded by family after a short but brave battle with cancer. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on May 11, 1949, Dennis moved to Pasadena with his family […]