Callanan & Woods-Scovern Funerals & Cremations

Callanan & Woods-Scovern Funerals & Cremations is a full-service mortuary with a history of serving the Glendale, Eaglerock and Los Angeles areas for over 80 years. We specialize in custom funeral planning at affordable, competitive prices--catering to the broad cultural and religious diversity of our community. We are conveniently located on Central Ave. in Glendale; however, we can always come to you. You may prefer to make these delicate arrangements in the comfort of your own home. Our facility was recently renovated; we have a large garden chapel and comfortable reception areas perfect for any gathering.

Our staff is committed to providing the highest level of service and dedication to the families we serve. The manager, Elena Vasquez, is a licensed funeral director with years of experience in the death care industry. Our memorial and service specialists are experienced, caring professionals, offering assistance to our families with empathy and genuine concern. Each staff member brings his or her own unique experiences and abilities to our mortuary and the families who allow us to serve them. We are available 24 hours a day to assist you and answer any questions you may have.


Our Obituaries

Louisa Maria Daze

November 11, 1922 - June 14, 2013

Daze, Louisa Marie born November 11, 1922 and passed away June 14, 2013. Beloved wife of William James for 66 years; Loving mother of Thomas (Susan), Jim (Margaret), Michele McManus and Denise (Frank) Roberts; proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 16; Funeral Mass 2:00pm Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Private...
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Paul Nicholas Crossland

November 5, 1933 - June 12, 2013

Paul passed away peacefully with family by his side in Glendale at the age of 79 years on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born on November 5, 1933 in Chicago to his parents, Mr. Walter Crossland, and Mrs. Wilma Defoe. Paul was the third of four children. He married Ms. Nancy A. Cummings in Chicago Illinois in September of 1955. They had 4 children. He attended the University of Illinois and...
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Fernando C. Cortez, Jr.

December 29, 1936 - June 9, 2013


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David E. Anderson

December 6, 1942 - May 30, 2013

David E. Anderson, 70, was born in Minnesota on December 6, 1942 and passed away in Long Beach, CA on May 30, 2013. He served as a Catholic Priest for the Los Angeles Archdiocese for over 20 years and subsequently pursued a career in personal finance. A Vigil will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 672 Temple Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90814. Funeral...
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Donna Lee DiMarco

March 18, 1936 - May 30, 2013

DiMarco, Donna Lee born March 18, 1936 and passed away May 30, 2013 at home. Beloved wife of Tony for 58 years; Loving mother of Linda, Charlie and Diane (John) Davis; proud grandmother of Chiara DiMarco and Elisabeth and Sean Davis. Vigil 5:00pm Wednesday June 5, 2013 and Funeral Mass 1:00pm Thursday, June 6 both at St. Teresa of Avila, 2216 Fargo St., LA,CA 90039; Interment to follow at...
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Nancy B. Shrodes

March 3, 1919 - May 29, 2013

Shrodes, Nancy B. passed away May 29, 2013 in Glendale, CA; Beloved mother of Greg (Karol), Toni (Bruce) Wirt; cherished grandmother of Travis and Nancy Shrodes and Kyle and Kelsey Wirt. Graduate of USC and member of Alpha Gamma Delta;supporter of LA Zoo. Memorial service pending;please sign online guest book at www.callanancares.com Callanan & Woods Scovern (818) 242.0258
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Eleanor Marie Butcher

October 18, 1917 - May 26, 2013

Butcher, Eleanor was born Oct. 18, 1917 and passed away peacefully on May 26, 2013. She was born in New York but moved to Hollywood California as an infant. She attended Immaculate Heart grammar school and high school and then went on to graduate from Immaculate Heart College. Upon graduation she taught at Hollywood High School for a very short time and realized that teaching was not for her....
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Robert Louis Harrington

January 19, 1922 - May 22, 2013

Robert L. Harrington ("Bob") died at the age of 91 on May 22, 2013. He was the youngest and last surviving child of ten children born to Jim and Nora Harrington, who both emigrated to this country from County Cork, Ireland, and made their home in the mining town of Jerome, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his beloved and adored wife of 44 years, Jewel Harrington, and his son, Robert James...
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Thomas Francis Chambers

October 21, 1927 - May 21, 2013

Tom Chambers, born October 21, 1927 in Los Angeles and passed away May 21, 2013 in Palo Alto. Beloved father of Michele (Brad) Turner and proud grandfather of Cole, Shane and Teagan Turner; cherished brother-in- law to Peggy Chambers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at St. Mel Catholic Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364; Interment...
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Shelia Philomena Radican

June 17, 1932 - May 19, 2013

Dearly beloved wife of John Rodican; loving sister of Frances Ford, and William Conroy; loving aunt of many. A native of Allihies, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland. Friends are invited to the Memorial Service on May 25th at 10a.m., to be held at Church of the Incarnation, Glendale, CA.
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Robert John Reyes

September 3, 1952 - May 14, 2013


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Tita Schmutzer

November 4, 1949 - May 6, 2013


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Ricardo S. Tomeldan, Jr.

December 5, 1943 - April 29, 2013


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Mark Duncan Mix

February 13, 1956 - April 26, 2013


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Frieda Mary Maloof

May 25, 1930 - April 21, 2013

Frieda Mary Nassief Maloof was born on May 25, 1930 to Jennie and James Nassief. An only child, her mother died when she was four years old. She was raised by her loving father, aunts and uncles. Frieda graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948, then worked for her uncle at Tina of California, a clothing manufacturing company in Los Angeles. She met the love of her life, Michael B....
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Sal B. Castro

October 25, 1933 - April 15, 2013

he Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sal Castro, a social studies teacher who played a leading role in 1960s Chicano student walkouts, has died at age 79. Castro had thyroid cancer and died Monday at his home, his wife, Charlotte Lerchenmuller, told the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/ZtQxOD ). The son of Mexican immigrants, Castro was born in Los Angeles but spent some of his early...
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Susan Canavan

May 31, 1951 - April 14, 2013

Susan Canavan, age 61, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on Sunday 04/14/2013 at home. She was born on 05/31/1951 in Abilene, Texas to her parents Mr. Charles "Bill" M. Canavan and Mrs. Jake H. Canavan. Susan Canavan was born on May 31, 1951 in Abilene Texas. She was one of three children born to Charles "Bill" Canavan and Jake H. Canavan. She was the first child, followed by sister Jan and a...
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Amelia Almanza Salazar

February 24, 1924 - April 10, 2013

Amelia Almanza Salazar was born on February 24, 1924 in Sonora, Mexico and died on April 10, 2013 in Los Angeles. In life, Amelia possessed the rare ability to effortlessly give her love and affection without reservations or conditions. She is now in the embrace of her revered parents, Francisco and Amelia ("Gordi"), her son Frank ("Paco"), her cherished sister, Carmen, and the her beloved...
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Ambrose N. Barit

December 7, 1927 - April 7, 2013


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Joe "Chops" / "Chepe" Magallanes

April 30, 1922 - April 6, 2013

Joe "Chops"/ "Chepe" Magallanes Chepe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, dear friend. He passed away peacefully to be with our Lord at age 90. Born April 30, 1922 and passed away April 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Hortensia for 63 years; Loving father of Joe Jr., Danny (Adele), and Linda (Jorge) Jimenez; cherished brother of Arcadio Jr. (Lourrie), brother-in-law of Dulie,...
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Zorro Mationg Beltran, Sr.

January 25, 1944 - April 2, 2013


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Ed Liwag Purugganan

July 21, 1947 - March 29, 2013


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Linden K. Maxsom

September 24, 1928 - March 23, 2013

Linden passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Glendale following a short illness. His daughter Linda at his side, with his significant companion, Teri, she was his caregiver and angel. He leaves behind another daughter, JoAnna Perley, and a son, Peter Maxsom, who is in Canada, 2 sisters, Jenny Horton, and Muriel Nesbitt. Linden was born September 24, 1928 in Canada, to George and Josephine...
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Romeo V. Hibaya

October 1, 1941 - March 17, 2013


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Concepcion Belanio Soralbo

October 28, 1944 - March 2, 2013


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Ralph Walter Dixon

March 9, 1925 - March 1, 2013

DIXON, Ralph Walter - was united with his loving wife, Lorraine, in Heaven on March 1, 2013. Loving father of Denise (Mark) Swanigan, Elaine (Doug) Hanson, Annette (Art) Fernandez and the late Kevin Dixon, granddad of six, great granddad of one. Proud graduate of The University of Notre Dame. Ralph served as an Air Force Lieutenant both in WWII in the Army Air Corps 24th Bomb Squadron and during...
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Lynne Beavers

January 9, 1946 - February 27, 2013


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Dorothy Mary Cronin

July 31, 1926 - February 26, 2013

Dorothy Fahey Cronin July 31, 1926 - February 26, 2013 Loving wife, mother and friend. Predeceased by husband of 53 years, Gilbert, sons Mike (Annie) & Tim. Survived by daughter Patti, son Vince (Cindy), 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and Sister, Patricia Kaiser and brother, John Fahey. Member Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Graduate of Bishop Conaty and USC. Dottie rarely missed a game,...
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John Thomas Herrmann

December 18, 1920 - February 25, 2013


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Scott Dean Cameron

April 10, 1988 - February 24, 2013

Cameron, Scott Dean passed away in his sleep February 24, 2013; Beloved son of Shirley Cameron and Dave Cameron; loving brother of Kristen. Cherished grandson of Melveen Fadoul and Jacqueline Cameron; and nephew to many. Trisaigon Services will be held at 7:30pm Thursday, February 28, 2013, at St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2300 West Third St, Los Angeles 90057. Interment 11:00 am...
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Colette McManus, RSHM

June 28, 1924 - February 24, 2013

A Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary for 69 years, Sister Colette McManus, RSHM, died on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the age of 88 at Regina Residence in Orange. One of ten children, she was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1924. She entered the RSHM Congregation in 1942 in Ferrybank, Ireland, and afterwards did her undergraduate studies out of Oxford University. She then came to Tarrytown, New...
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Bonnie C. Rodriguez

April 20, 1935 - February 24, 2013

Our hearts are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our father, Bonnie C, Rodriguez, as he succumbed to cancer surrounded by love and family on February 24th, 2013. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was a Los Angeles resident for 48 years. Predeceased by parents, Tony and Caroline. Bonnie was the devoted and beloved father of, Lois Rodriguez, Donna (Martin) Wasserstein both...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Stoudenmire

May 16, 1914 - February 20, 2013

Stoudenmire, Dorothy E. born May 16, 1914 in Hastings, MN. and returned to the Lord on February 20, 2013. Beloved mother of Bud (Beth) and Paul (Pat) Stoudenmire and Beth (Eric) Bloom; loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 11. No one can tell the story of her long and blessed life better than Dorothy in this poem she wrote in 2000. Counting Blessings When I try to count my...
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Kazuko Konami Baker

July 8, 1948 - February 18, 2013


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Gerry Lallande Day

January 27, 1922 - February 13, 2013

Day, Gerald "Gerry" Lallande born January 27, 1922 and passed away February 13, 2013 in Los Angeles from a long battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Ruthy and Lenox Day; successful movie and television writer. Her generosity knew no bounds. She inspired and touched all those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to www.ISPMB.org (International Society...
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Robert Donald Arnold "R.C."

November 16, 1944 - February 12, 2013


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Betty J. McFarland

June 19, 1928 - February 10, 2013

McFarland, Betty J. was born June 19, 1928 in Fredericktown, Missouri to Henry R. and Floy (Parker) McFarland. She was the fourth of five children. Betty was plagued in childhood with illness spending nine months in the St .Louis Shiner's Hospital when she was 13 years old. This developed in her, not only a zest for life, but also the determination and perseverance to overcome adversity. She...
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Consuelo Sison Flores

January 10, 1928 - February 3, 2013


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Tom Lowden

November 28, 1935 - February 2, 2013

Lowden, Tom born Novemeber 28,1935 in Wisconsin and passed away at home February 2, 2013. He was the son of the late Roy T. and Geraldine Lowden. Loving brother of Gerald R.Lowden and Cindy(Larry) Kornack of Racine,WI.; proud uncle of 2 nephews and 5 nieces;cherished friend of Elizabeth Goodknight. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to his many endearing and loyal friends that have...
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Raymond Stanley Zambrowicz

August 17, 1929 - January 29, 2013


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Rose "Metzik" Begijani

June 29, 1930 - January 27, 2013


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Amelia Bravo

January 25, 2013

Amelia "Mely" Angeles Bravo, age 82 of Glendale, California, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013. She was born on January 30, 1930 in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines to her parents, Juan and Natalia Angeles. Amelia was the second of three children. She received a degree in Education from Philippine Normal College. She was a public school teacher for 10 years. She also was a librarian for...
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Joaquina Fernandez

July 1, 1917 - January 24, 2013


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Gaetano "George" Laricchia

July 9, 1922 - January 23, 2013

Born to Giuseppi and Rosa Laricchia in Bari, Italy on July 9, 1922, Gaetano immigrated through Ellis Island in 1937 and moved west where he grew up in the Italian District of Los Angeles. He began working at the butcher shop in 1937 for his future father-in-law, Domenico Pontrelli. He met Domenico's daughter, Mary, and they were married on September 29, 1946, at St. Anthony's Church. Gaetano was...
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Francis Borgia Crawford

September 27, 1921 - January 22, 2013

CRAWFORD, Sister Francis Borgia, IHM A Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Los Angeles for 74 years, Sister Francis Borgia died peacefully Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at St. John of God Care Center, Los Angeles, CA. Amelia Luisa Crawford, born in Fullerton, CA on September 27, 1921 was the older of the two children of George and Amelia Crawford; her brother John P. Crawford, of Arlington,...
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Eric Innes Koplin

May 24, 1988 - January 19, 2013

Koplin, Eric Innes born May 24, 1988, passed away January 19, 2013 in a tragic ski accident in Northstar, CA. He died doing what he loved most, and was with his dad near their family home in Truckee. Beloved son of Fred and Lynne Koplin of Pasadena, CA and cherished borther of Alex Koplin of New York City. Eric attended Chandler School, Loyola High School and Trinity University in Texas; Was...
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Thomas Edward Campbell

May 2, 1935 - January 19, 2013

Thomas Edward Campbell was born on May 2, 1935, in Glendale, California. Tom passed away on January 19, 2013. Tom's wiife, Dorothea, preceded Tom in death in 1989. Tom is survived by his five sons - Timothy, Kevin, David, Shawn and Gregory along with his two brothers - Joseph and Lawrence and his sister Mary Milbrand.
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Eufemia P. Valdez

September 7, 1927 - January 16, 2013


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Theresa R. George

December 13, 1925 - January 12, 2013


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Angelina Frias

July 18, 1937 - January 9, 2013

Angelina passed away on Wednesday following an illness at her home January 9, 2013 with family by her side. Born on Sunday July 18, 1937 in Mexico, to Tomas and Juana Frias, she later relocated to the Los Angeles County area in 2005 to continue her primary responsibility of being a loving mother and homemaker. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Please join the family at a...
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Elizabeth Collins

October 16, 1934 - January 7, 2013

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2013 in Hollywood california with family by her side. Born to Jack and Gertrude Holloway in Como Mississippi in 1934 she moved to the Memphis area1955 and then moved to California in 1968, serving as a minister in the community she lived for over 50 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Service are pending. In lieu of flowers,...
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Rita Yvonne Mason

June 4, 1930 - January 5, 2013

Rita Yvonne Mason, passed peacefully from this world on January 5th, 2013. She began life as Rita St. Ours, born on June 4, 1930, the fourth child of ten in the small town of Biddeford, Maine. Growing up in the post depression era with 10 mouths to feed was a struggle for her parents, both of hearty French Canadian stock, but it helped mold young Rita into the strong willed and spirited woman...
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Faustino Saavedra "Tino"

February 16, 1935 - January 5, 2013


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Anastacia B. Barawid

May 4, 1921 - January 4, 2013


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Josephine Bruttig

January 24, 1915 - January 4, 2013

Josephine Bruttig January 24, 1915 – January 4, 2013. Josephine was born in Torino, Italy on January 24, 1915 to Beatrice Didola and Francisco Biletta. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Philip Thomas Bruttig on December 25, 1969 and is survived by her sister, Christina Sardi of Torino, Italy. Josephine and Phil had three children: Phyllis Diane Nollan (Michael) of Redondo...
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Alice Ridad Catolico

October 13, 1924 - December 30, 2012

Alice Ridad Catolico 88yrs old , of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on Sunday, 12/30/2012 at Los Angeles, CA. She was born on 10/13/1924 in Faire, Cagayan, Philippines to her parents, Mr. Cirilo Ridad and Mrs. Perpetua Areola. Alice was the fourth of seven children. She married the Late Fausto Catolico in Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines on August 19, 1944. They had 10 children. She attended...
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Michael E. Polito

January 1, 1925 - December 26, 2012

MICHAEL EMANUEL POLITO January 1, 1925 - December 26, 2012 Michael Polito was born in Brooklyn, New York. His family relocated to Southern California where he attended local schools, including Loyola High School. He graduated from Cal State L.A. with a Masters Degree in education. Michael spent the majority of his 35 year teaching career at Palisades High School, where he shared...
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Dante R. Mojica

June 3, 1937 - December 23, 2012


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Socorro Manlangit

May 27, 1922 - December 22, 2012


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Daniel Skinner

December 22, 2012

Daniel Skinner passed away on December 22, 2012. Daniel was a resident of Los Angeles, California.
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Casimiro Aguinaldo Aguinaldo

March 19, 1926 - December 19, 2012

Casimiro A Aguinaldo, was born on March 19, 1926 and passed away on Dec 19, 2012. Casimiro was a resident of Los Angeles CA.
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Eduardo Ramirez Santos

February 8, 1952 - December 18, 2012


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Frank C. Buckley

September 2, 1930 - December 11, 2012

Frank C Buckley Jr, of Newport Beach, CA, died December 11, 2012 in Los Angeles CA. He was born September 2, 1930 to Selma Romair Buckley and Frank Buckley in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his BBA from Tulane University; served as Colonel in the United States Marine Corp; was an executive with IBM, Philips and Toshiba corporations. Frank C Buckley Jr is survived by Musette G Buckley,...
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Linas "Len" Radys

September 17, 1957 - December 10, 2012


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Reynato Rene' G. Valencia

May 17, 1936 - December 9, 2012


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Ricardo L. Federico

November 19, 1939 - December 6, 2012


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James Albert Goethel

November 14, 1928 - December 4, 2012

James, - aka Jim, Dad, Grandpa – age 84, was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1928, one of seven children born to Walter and Mary Agnes Goethel. He is survived by sister, Mary Aguirre of Lancaster, CA. and brother, Walter Goethel (Marlene) of Woodbury, MN. Jim was a good student and athlete, nicknamed "Guts" by his high school football teammates. He attended Loras College in Iowa for...
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Teofilo "Jojo" Navales

October 4, 1963 - December 2, 2012

Teofilo Badayos Navales was born on October 4, 1964 and passed away on December 2, 2012. He was a caring father of three daughters and a loving husband. He was also a beloved brother and son.
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Ancilla (Tcheng Tchao Chen) Chen, SSS, M.D.

February 22, 1922 - November 29, 2012

Sister Ancilla Chen (Tcheng Tchao Chen), SSS, MD Sister Ancilla Chen, a Sister of Social Service died at home in Encino, California on November 29, 2012. Sister Ancilla was born in Peking China in 1922. On completing her medical studies at Aurora University in Shanghai she immigrated to the United States in 1949 in order to enter the Sisters of Social Service in Los Angeles. Unable to return...
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Mildred "Milly" Wren

July 1, 1921 - November 28, 2012

Mildred Katherine Foreman Wren, beloved wife, mother, and sister, died peacefully at her Glendale home Wednesday, November 28, her children by her side. She was 91. Mildred was born in 1921 in Columbus, North Dakota to Mathias Foreman and Susanna Bertrang. She graduated from Brooten High School in 1939 and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science and Nursing at the University of North Dakota. ...
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Celeste Snyder

July 17, 1926 - November 26, 2012

To Crescenta Valley Weekly From :Peggy Callanan For ASAP Snyder, Celeste Jean passed away November 26, 2012 peacefully at home in La Crescenta, CA. Born in New Bedford, MA to Manuel & Maria Fernandes; Beloved wife of the late Don Snyder; Loving mother to Donna and Paula and the late Kelly Snyder; Cherished sisters Mary Lane, Del (John) Fontana , Marlene Vaughn and sister-in-laws of the...
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Patrick J. Henry "P.J."

April 21, 1951 - November 25, 2012

Patrick J. Henry, 61 of Glendale, CA passed away on November 25, 2012. A long time Glendale resident, was born Alexandra, Virginia April 21, 1951. He received his business degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1973 and spent a career in Human Resources. He is survived by Lee Henry, his wife of 39 years, brothers Michael (Carolyn), Thomas (Mary), Robert, sister Maureen, nieces Dana,...
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Gabriel McCauley, RSHM

February 26, 1922 - November 23, 2012

Walsh, Hester J. passed away November 20, 2012 in Glendale, CA. Survived by step granddaughter Helen Moore and her daughter Daron; Dear friend Betty & George Oswill and their family; and many cherished caregivers. Vigil 7:00pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Callanan & Woods Scovern Chapel, 511 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at...
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Diane Wagenbrenner

January 26, 1944 - November 22, 2012


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Mildred H. Urbanski "Milly"

August 31, 1924 - November 21, 2012

Milada "Milly" Helena Polach Urbanski died peacefully on the morning of November 21st at her home in Shadow Hills, California. She was 88 years young. She was an only child born August 31st, 1924 to Ferdinand Polach and Helena Skubik Polach in Astoria, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Columbia University with her M.A, in Psychology, she worked at Saks Fifth Avenue and then for...
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Peter LaCiura

August 18, 1925 - November 21, 2012

Peter John Laciura, age 87, of Glendale, CA, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Glendale, CA. He was born on August 18, 1925 in Baton Rouge Louisiana to his parents, Mr. Carmello Laciura and Mrs. Rose Cusimano. Peter was the oldest of two children. He married Charlyn Joyce Merlo in Los Angeles, California on November 24, 1954. They had two children. Peter attended Lincoln High...
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Hester J. Walsh

April 30, 1919 - November 20, 2012

Walsh, Hester J. passed away November 20, 2012 in Glendale, CA. Survived by step granddaughter Helen Moore and her daughter Daron; Dear friend Betty & George Oswill and their family; and many cherished caregivers. Vigil 7:00pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Callanan & Woods Scovern Chapel, 511 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at...
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Elaine Joyce Lundby

March 30, 1932 - November 16, 2012

Elaine Joyce Lundby passed away on November 16, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Lundby. She was born on March 30, 1932, in Concord, CA, the only child of Glenn and Lillian Hicks, and she grew up in Lafayette. The family moved to Torrance when she was in grammar school, and she graduated from Gardena High School in 1950. Elaine worked briefly in the Los Angeles County...
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Christopher Erick Hernandez-Pacheco

March 18, 2009 - November 9, 2012


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Elizabeth Grace Diffley

January 23, 1915 - November 2, 2012


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Jacqueline Louise Bartlett "Jackie"

April 30, 1929 - October 29, 2012

Jacqueline Louise Bartlett "Jackie" age 83, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on Monday, 10/29/2012 at her own home (as she wished). She was born on 04/30/ 1929 in Martin's Ferry Ohio to her parents, Charles Geer and Bonnie Mace. Jacqueline was the oldest of 13 children. She married Richard L. Bartlett in Wheeling West Virginia on August 2, 1947. They had 6 children. She was a current resident...
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Judith Ann King

June 4, 1942 - October 21, 2012


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Marcelino Estacio Capco

June 2, 1932 - October 20, 2012


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Christopher Lee Parsons

September 15, 1968 - October 13, 2012

Parsons, Christopher Lee September 15, 1968- October 13, 2012 Christopher, beloved son of Dr. Lee and Marcia Parsons. He was born in Lancaster, PA on September 15, 1968 and died peacefully in a hospital in Hanford, California. Chris was surrounded by many special friends from high school and college as well as by all of his family members. Chris attended St. Cyril's grade school in Encino, CA...
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Graciela Furlan

May 7, 1924 - October 13, 2012

Graciela Furlan, age 88, passed away on Saturday October 13, 2012 in Los Angeles California. She was born in the beautiful city of Antigua Guatemala on May 7, 1924 to Mr. José Furlan and Mrs. Celia García. Graciela was the second of seven children (Enriqueta, Raquel, Humberto, Federico, Carlos, and Carmen). She studied child development and worked in childcare for several years. She married...
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Leonard "Lenny" Gonzalez

September 16, 1917 - October 12, 2012

LEONARD GONZALEZ September 16, 1917-October 12, 2012 Lenny Gonzalez was born on September 16th, 1917 in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States through Ellis Island on April 24, 1918. He was raised in Westfield MA and graduated High School in New York City where he was the "9th fastest runner" in 1935. He worked in his father's grocery with his brothers...
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Jose Fresco Joey Samson

June 19, 1967 - October 10, 2012

Jose Fresco Samson, "Joey" to his friends and "Bode" to his family, age 45, of Santa Ana, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Los Angeles, CA. He was born on June 19, 1967 in the Philippines to his parents, Vicente Samson and Leonor Fresco. Joey was the sixth of seven children. He married Ms. Nelly Jane Lee in Manila, Philippines on June 19, 1999. They had 2 children. He...
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Brenda J. Doughty

March 14, 1946 - October 1, 2012


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Helen R. Lorenzo

July 19, 1928 - October 1, 2012


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Jennie Puglisi

August 27, 1916 - September 29, 2012


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Mariia Guliaigrodska

September 20, 1967 - September 21, 2012


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Margaret Joyce Wherry

April 16, 1932 - September 17, 2012


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Dominick P. Susca

February 2, 1931 - September 16, 2012


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William Sturgis "Bill" Jackson, "BJ" "Bear"

August 2, 1931 - September 8, 2012

William Sturgis "BJ Bear" "Bill" Jackson, died peacefully at his home in Glendale, California, Saturday, September 8, 2012 at age 81. Jackson was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and he served in the Air Force in Korea. He has been a member of the Glendale, California community for over 40 years. "BJ Bear" worked in various occupations over the years. He served in the Orange County...
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Rose V. Renna Crispi

July 17, 1914 - August 29, 2012

Rose V. Crispi was born Rose Virgina Renna on July 17, 1914 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away on August 29, 2012 in Glendale, CA. She will be reunited with her beloved Paul Crispi, Sr., her son Phillip Crispi and baby Dennis. She lived in the City of Angeles where she attended Lincoln High School and was a cheerleader for the Tigers. She and her good friend Mary, were known as the "Foxes" of...
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Nelia Aguilar Buhay

July 20, 1940 - August 28, 2012


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Sabin G. Nassif

October 17, 1912 - August 27, 2012

IN MEMORY OF SABIN NASSIF October 17, 1912 - August 27, 2012 Sabin Nassif was a legend in his own time. Born into an extraordinary immigrant Lebanese-American family, Sabin's life and legacy represent the cherished pioneer values of our cultural history. Sabin Nassif was born only a few months after the Titanic sunk, on October 17, 1912 in Albert Lee, Minnesota. The son of George Assef...
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Leila Q. Vitug

April 6, 1951 - August 27, 2012


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Julia H. Cranston

October 29, 1956 - August 23, 2012


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Rebecca Rios

September 28, 1947 - August 23, 2012

Rebecca Passed away on Thursday, August 23 at her home in Los Angeles with family by her side. Born to Angelo and Erlinda Avila in Parker Arizona on September 28, 1947, she relocatedf to the Los Angeles area in 1962 where she worked for the County of Los Angeles as an account investigatorfor 30 years. She is survived by her three daughters, Sophia Gomez, Leticia Rios, and Pauline Rios. Her...
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