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Alice Raquel Profeta

Alice Raquel Profeta

Sep 29, 2026

Raquel Alicia Torres Profeta (Alice), 90, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on September 29, 2026. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Alice was born in New Jersey, February 7, 1936. She lived in New York until she moved to Bakersfield, California in 1960, where she raised three children with her husband, Bill....

David James Brown

David James Brown

Sep 28, 2026



David James (DJ) Brown

David James Brown, 79, of Laguna Beach, California passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, David was a devoted husband and loyal friend.

Born on December 4, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Warner Frank and Esther Montague (Smithdeal) Brown, he was raised in Erie where he graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1965. In...

Daniel Patrick Kearney

Daniel Patrick Kearney

Sep 23, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Kearney went to heaven on September 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband and father, Dan was also a loyal friend, dedicated coach, selfless volunteer and the best dog daddy ever to his Bernedoodle “Steeler.”

Dan was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 14, 1970 to John and Donna (Tosic) Kearney. The middle son of...

James Lynn Bartz

James Lynn Bartz

Sep 20, 2026

James Lynn Bartz (“Jim”) passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, service, scholarship, and an enduring curiosity about the past.

Born in Texas on January 27, 1937, Jim grew up in El Paso alongside his brother, Albert. The two spent part of their childhood at St. Mary’s boarding school...

Twyla Kay Zerwas

Twyla Kay Zerwas

Sep 20, 2026

Twyla Kay Zerwas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at the age of 82 in Laguna Niguel, California. Born on May 28, 1944, in Illinois, Twyla was a beacon of compassion and selflessness throughout her life.

Twyla's career spanned years as a dedicated registered nurse before she found her true calling as a...

Brian Warren Olson

Brian Warren Olson

Sep 19, 2026

February 2, 1989 – September 19, 2026

Beloved husband, father, son and son-in-law, brother and brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many passed suddenly while participating in a 30-mile paddle board fundraiser from Avalon to Newport Beach. Brian was born in Pasadena, attended Loyola High School and then USC where he graduated with a degree in international relations. Following graduation, he moved...

Ana Karina Orosco Martinez

Ana Karina Orosco Martinez

Sep 18, 2026

Ana Karina Orosco Martinez

November 28, 1989 – September 18, 2026

Ana Karina Orosco Martinez, 36, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and loving mother to her four-legged daughter, Camila.

Her life was filled with love, strength, and compassion.

Ana was intelligent, resilient, brave, adventurous, and hardworking. She was everyone’s biggest supporter and always made sure the...

Carolyn Mary Zaremba-Campbell

Carolyn Mary Zaremba-Campbell

Sep 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Mary Zaremba-Campbell, who left us peacefully on September 14, 2026, just days shy of her 79th birthday. Born on September 20, 1947, in New Jersey, Carolyn lived a life defined by kindness, warmth, and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her....

Emma Morales

Emma Morales

Sep 13, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emma Morales, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, who departed this life on September 13, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on April 17, 1936, in Mexico City, Emma embodied the spirit of resilience and kindness throughout her life.

Emma’s journey was not without its challenges. She bravely battled breast cancer...

Nancy Irene McHugh

Nancy Irene McHugh

Sep 13, 2026

Nancy Irene McHugh

1941 – 2026

Nancy Irene McHugh, 85, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away on September 13, 2026.

Nancy was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. She was a hardworking legal secretary, a devoted homemaker, a loving mother and wife, and, without much question, the boss of the McHugh family.

Nancy shared her life with her beloved husband, (Bud) Marvin Page McHugh....

Theodore Bartholomew "Ted" Fliller

Theodore Bartholomew "Ted" Fliller

Sep 10, 2026

Theodore Bartholomew "Ted" Fliller passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 30, 1936, in New York to Theodore Joseph and Patricia Marie Fliller, Ted lived a life marked by faith, family, and service to others.

Ted earned degrees in liberal arts and electrical engineering from Marquette University and later completed his Executive MBA at...

Mehdi Rotabi

Mehdi Rotabi

Sep 8, 2026

The journey of a life started in Kermanshah, Iran, and expanded through his love for education and philosophy that drove his inner desire for growth. At the young age of 14 he left home to go to school 300 miles away in Abadan, this would be his gateway to the world. His journey was accompanied by an amazing Wife Shahla...

Elizabeth "Beth" Ellen Breazeale

Elizabeth "Beth" Ellen Breazeale

Sep 8, 2026

Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Breazeale

Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Breazeale is lovingly remembered today by her closest family and friends. Beth was born on August 15, 1957, in San Angelo, Texas, to Bob Breazeale and Delores Breazeale. She passed away September 8, 2026 in her beautiful home in Lagua Woods.

Beth attended San Angelo public schools and was an active member of the San...

Janie Stowe

Janie Stowe

Sep 8, 2026

Janie Marie Stowe, 79, of Coto De Caza, CA, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at Saddleback Memorial ICU after a long battle with bone marrow cancer, and heart and kidney failure.

Janie was born on April 27, 1947, in Altadena, CA to Richard Otho Norton and Alice Marie Sealy. Raised in Riverside, CA she met her husband, Wayne, at a...

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