Sept. 11, 1930 – March 18, 2024 Richard F. Collins, “Dick” or “Dad,” died in his home on Monday, March 18. He was 93. Dad’s mom’s name was Alemedia Penelope. She adopted the name Catherine because she liked it and, let’s face it, even back then – Alemedia? All her friends and her husband […]
Dec. 9, 1958 – March 12, 2024 David Frederick Enslow Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 12 in Flagstaff, Arizona surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on Dec. 9, 1958, he was the only son to David Frederick Sr. and Ruth (nee White) Enslow. In 1960, at the age of 2, […]
Sept. 19, 1933 – March 16, 2024 Josephine Antionette Pflueger, affectionately known as “Dolly” to her siblings, was born on Sept. 19, 1933 in Los Angeles. She peacefully passed away on March 16 in Glendale. She was the beloved daughter of Rosie Logreco Norcia and Nicolo Norcia, both immigrants from Palermo, Italy. Josephine was […]
December 1937 – March 2022 On the evening of March 22, 2022, George Thomas Perez of Bandon, Oregon passed away at the age of 84. George was born to Frank and Isabell Perez in Sunland-Tujunga in December 1937. Right after graduating from Verdugo High School, he married Ann Collier and was drafted by the Pittsburg […]
1947 – 2024 Adam was born on Jan. 30, 1947 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Altadena, California to Bob and Carol Wilson of La Cañada. He lived all of his life in La Cañada and La Crescenta except for eight years in the Navy. He was very proud of his military service and especially […]
March 4, 2024 It is with our insurmountable loss to announce the passing to an apparent heart attack of Dougal Fry Crismond on Monday, March 4 in Tujunga at the age of 53. Dougal was born in San Leandro, California to Linda Crismond. He grew up in Pacific Palisades with a passion for music […]
Feb. 14, 2024 Salvadore Guillotte passed away peacefully at home in Los Angeles on Feb. 14. An accomplished artist, civil servant, father, mentor and friend, he leaves behind his wife Norma Guillotte, his daughter Gamynne Guillotte, his brother Gomez Stevenson, and a constellation of extended family, friends and colleagues who will miss him terribly […]
Feb. 23, 1933 – Feb. 23, 2024 Mary Jane Avila Orozco of La Crescenta passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 23 on her 91st birthday. Mary Jane was born in Porterville, California to Candido and Mary Avila on Feb. 23, 1933. She earned her AA degree from Porterville College – the first woman in her family to get […]
July 14, 1946 – Feb. 25, 2024 Sharon Christine Stockton passed away on Feb. 25. She was born July 14, 1946 in Los Angeles to the late Homer Stockton and Elsa Meineke. Mr. and Mrs. Stockton were WWII veterans. Sharon was a graduate of Eagle Rock High School and received an associate’s degree in […]
Oct. 5, 1928 – Dec. 31, 2023 Carl John Derksen went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Mountain Lake Minnesota on Oct. 5, 1928 to John and Marie Derksen, one of four brothers and […]