Christopher Evan Pappas
Sep 6, 2026
Christopher Evangelos Pappas, 57, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2026. He was born in Long Beach, California, the son of Catherine and Dino Pappas. Chris and his younger sister, Tina, grew up in the Orange County suburb of Laguna Niguel, just miles from the beach on a quiet, palm tree-lined cul-de-sac. Always proud of his Greek...
Linda Wakeman
Sep 3, 2026
Linda Folts Malfanti Wakeman went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2026, passing away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 30, 1943, in San Francisco.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and Christine and Jennifer’s father, Robert Malfanti, who tragically passed away of a brain tumor in 1981....
Joseph Carl Blum
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph Carl Blum
Joseph “Joe” Carl Blum passed away on August 30, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, family member, and friend whose life was defined first and foremost by the love he had for his family.
Of all the roles Joe held throughout his life, none meant more...
Geraldine "Jeri" Gesto
Aug 29, 2026
Geraldine “Jeri” Gesto
Jeri Gesto, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at her home in San Clemente, California. Her three daughters and dear friend Bev were by her side.
Jeri was born on June 3, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. She married Joseph Gesto, in 1963, and together they built a beautiful life...
Lawrence Leavell
Aug 29, 2026
Lawrence Allen “Larry” Leavell
April 17, 1953 - August 29, 2026
Lawrence Allen "Larry" Leavell, of Lake Forest, California, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, at the age of 73. He was born April 17, 1953, in Marion County, Indiana, the third of seven children born to Wilbur Cecil "Bud" Leavell and Ruth Ann Cain. To everyone who loved him, he...
Concepcion Solis
Aug 27, 2026
Concepcion Solis (Concha)
February 11, 1937 - August 27, 2026
Concepcion “Concha” Solis, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called home by God on August 27, 2026, following a long struggle with dementia. Concha is survived by her husband, Alberto Sr.; her children Elsa, Elvia, Albert Jr., and Lourdes; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her extended family.
Although we mourn her passing,...
Tom Yankoff
Aug 25, 2026
Remembering Tom Yankoff
Tom H. Yankoff, age 79, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, walked into glory and the arms of Jesus after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's on August 25, 2026.
Tom was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Known for his leadership, spiritual mentorship, generosity, and devotion to his family, Tom maintained a strong sense of duty to provide and...
Gloria Jeanette Ravera
Aug 23, 2026
Gloria Jeanette Ravera
August 14, 1933 – August 23, 2026
Gloria Jeanette Ravera, 93, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at The Sea Bluffs in Dana Point.
Gloria was born on August 14, 1933, in Norwalk, California, to Louis J. Krukenberg and Ida E. (Gisler) Krukenberg.
Gloria lived a full and adventurous life. She was an avid traveler,...
Rachel Burton
Aug 22, 2026
Rachel Arreola Burton was born on April 19, 1929 to Maria Zubia and Ignacio Arreola in La Habra, CA. She was the last surviving sibling of eight. She enjoyed working at the telephone company and made some of her first life long friends there. She met Forrest Oliver Burton at The Biltmore dance club in Los Angeles and it was...
John Franklin Biggs Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
John Franklin Biggs Jr, a visionary builder and devoted family man who literally shaped the landscape of our communities, passed away on August 21, 2026 at the age of 94. Over a career spanning six decades, John operated as a premier general contractor who worked with Del E Webb in Arizona, Texas, California, and Washinton, Pope & Talbot in Washington,...
Frank Verdone
Aug 21, 2026
Frank Verdone, 92
February 12, 1934 – August 21, 2026
Mission Viejo, CA
Frank Verdone, 92, went home to our heavenly father on Friday, August 21, 2026, after a long illness of Alzheimer’s. He was the husband of Linda Verdone (deceased) for 63 years, father of Maria Lane, and late sone Peter (2008). Papa, Grandfather of Michelle, 29, and Joey, 27.
Born in Caltanissetta,...
Arnel Frank Sanderson
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Arnel Sanderson
Arnel Sanderson, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2026, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California, at the age of 82.
Born on June 14, 1944, in South Wales, Great Britain, Arnel lived a remarkable life filled with...
Franz Sanchez-Pacheco
Aug 20, 2026
En Memoria de Franz Sanchez-Pacheco
Septiembre 16, 1939 - Agosto 20, 2026
Franz Sanchez-Pacheco, amado hijo de Víctor y Etelvina Sanchez, partió de este mundo dejando un legado de amor, generosidad y trabajo incansable. Nació hace 86 años en Irupana, un pintoresco pueblo ubicado cerca de La Paz, Bolivia. Como el mayor de siete hermanos, fue una guía y un ejemplo para...
Ravindra Pradhan
Aug 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ravindra Trimbak Pradhan
It is with love that we remember Ravindra ‘Ravi’ Trimbak Pradhan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend.
Ravi was born on April 11th, 1932, in Mumbai, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, to Trimbak and Prabhavati Pradhan.
Ravi got his Bachelor of Commerce from Poddar College at age 19, and his LLB...
Michael Theron Imlay
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Theron Imlay, 80, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Altadena, California to Frances Jane(nee Anderson) Imlay and Charles Theron Imlay He grew up in Southern California graduating from Buena Park High School and CalPoly Pomona with a degree in Landscape Architecture.
He married Kathleen (nee Germer)...
Vikki Morrison
Aug 16, 2026
Vikki Morrison
(December 9th, 1946 – August 16th, 2026) On August 16th, 2026, Vikki Morrison passed away peacefully in her San Juan Capistrano home, due to a three-year battle with various health complications. She was close to 80 years old.
Born to Emma Irene O’Neal and Les Morrison in 1946, Vikki was born in Long Beach, California. Over the years, Bill Smith...
