William James Mickelson

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of long time Crescenta Valley resident William James Mickelson. Bill passed away on July 29, 2019, with his wife Jackie and daughter Terri by his side. Bill was born in Morris, Illinois on October 19, 1940 to Jim and Frances Mickelson. He moved to Sherman Oaks, […]

Joseph C. Norris (JC)

In Memoriam   In Loving Memory Joseph C. Norris (JC) 1939-1999   Your hard-working hands are now at rest God broke our hearts to show us he only takes the best You always loved – never forgotten – always missed. Since your passing you have been blessed with nine great-grandchildren from your eight grandchildren. We […]

Kathleen Garcia

Feb. 19, 1953 – Aug. 2, 2019 Kathleen Garcia left this world to join her beloved husband John on Friday, Aug. 2 in Montrose. Kathleen (“Kat”) was born in Glendale on Feb. 19, 1953 to John and Mamie (Frederick) Walter, and was a lifelong resident of La Crescenta. She attended St. James the Less grade […]

Gloria Fairbanks

May 17, 1947 – July 25, 2019 Gloria Ann (Nafus) Fairbanks passed away in La Cañada about 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, July 25, in the same home where 52 years earlier she was married to Ronald Fairbanks. Gloria and Ron are the parents of three sons, Trevor, Todd and Christopher. She was born in […]

Sharon Martin

1938 – 2019 Sharon Martin, born in South Dakota in 1938 and a resident of La Crescenta for over 40 years, lost her 12-year battle with cancer on July 22 at her home, surrounded by family. She is survived by her longtime partner, Rudy Dremely; two sisters, Donna Kaufman and Jill Keenan; two daughters, Kimberly […]

Doris J. McKently

June 18, 1920 – June 30, 2019 Doris J. McKently, longtime resident of Glendale, passed away in her home Sunday, June 30, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren.  She recently celebrated her 99th birthday. Born on June 18, 1920, in Los Angeles to Drs. Ernest and Jane Bashor, Doris grew up in […]

Marvene Frances (Olsen) Larson

Oct. 29, 1939 – July 6, 2019 Marvene Larson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 6 a few months shy of her 80th birthday. Marvene was born in Van Nuys on Oct. 29, 1939 on the 10-year anniversary of her parents, Andrew and Frances Olsen. Living nearly all of her childhood […]

Mary Louise (Irons) Chase

June 15, 2019 The Foothills lost one of its brightest smiles near midnight on Saturday, June 15 as Mary Louise Chase went to her eternal home at the age of 92.  Known affectionately as “Mary Lou” by her many friends, there wasn’t a restaurant, grocery store, shopping mall or church in the Crescenta Valley she […]

Barbara Jean Sherman

1927 – 2019 Barbara Jean Sherman, a 61-year resident of La Cañada Flintridge, passed away peacefully and gently at her home on June 18. She was 92 years old. She was born Barbara Jean to Thomas and Frances Ryan in San Diego in 1927, and lived with her parents and sisters Patricia, Annabelle and Geraldine […]

Richard Lawrence

Nov. 8, 1956 – May 31, 2019 Richard Lawrence was born in Denver, Colorado and passed away on May 31 at Arcadia Methodist Hospital after a determined and valiant battle for over 2½ years with inoperable pancreatic cancer. His family was by his side. Richard grew up in La Jolla, California, one block away from […]