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Our obituaries honor the lives and memories of those who have passed with unique stories, sharing the memories of those who have touched our lives and hearts. On this page, we invite you to read these meaningful tributes, leave personal messages, and connect in honoring lives that have shaped our world.

Barbara Sue Gray

Barbara Sue Gray

Aug 20, 2022

BARBARA GRAY

September 16, 1931 – August 20, 2022 Barbara (Bobby) died peacefully on August 20, 2022, at the age of 90 surrounded by family. She was married to Kenny for 44 years who preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Paulson, Sheri Holgate and four grandchildren Tyler Chapman, Trevor Smith, Shayna Smith,...

Kenneth M Rosenfeld

Kenneth M Rosenfeld

Aug 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Kenneth Michael Rosenfeld, on August 20th, 2022 at the age of 82.

He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of over 26 years, Kathy Navarra-Rosenfeld, his beloved children, Daniel Rosenfeld and his wife Karen, his daughters Brana Rosenfeld and Andrea Rosenfeld, as well has...

Shirley Mae Lang

Shirley Mae Lang

Aug 17, 2022

January 16, 1920 – August 17, 2022 Shirley Lang, nee Rosenberg, died peacefully after a beautiful life of 102 years. Born in Chicago, she never lost her love for the Windy City. Shirley married Ray Lang, the love of her life, on January 21, 1940. They settled in Los Angeles after Ray returned from U.S. Army service in France...

Irwin Helford

Irwin Helford

Aug 11, 2022

Irwin Helford, 88, beloved husband of Betty Helford. Loving father of Michael (Elisa) and Jacqueline. Loving grandfather of Hannah (Jeremy), Susan (Lars), Jaime, and great grandfather of Elliot Maya. Dear son of the late Martin and Hannah Helford. Youngest brother of Robert, Norman, and Victor. Irwin and Betty were married for over 66 years. Irwin Helford has been active...

Frieda Levit

Frieda Levit

Jul 26, 2022

Frieda Rothstein Levit, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, 4 months before her 101st birthday. Her memorial service will be at Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City, CA at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 4th. With friends and family living both near and far, we will live-stream her service-both from the...

Frieda Rothstein Levit

Frieda Rothstein Levit

Jul 26, 2022

Frieda Rothstein Levit, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, 4 months before her 101 st birthday. Her memorial service will be at Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City, CA at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 4 th . With friends and family living both near and far, we will live-stream her...

Sandy Avchen

Sandy Avchen

Jul 22, 2022

Sandra L. Avchen, beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 96. Sandy was a devoted wife to her husband, Theodore (Tex) Avchen, who preceded her in death. She was a dedicated mother to Michael (Paula), Terry (Denise), Patty and Kathie (Peter Davis), as well as an amazing grandmother to Rebecca,...

Winifred W Beck

Winifred W Beck

Jul 18, 2022

Winifred W. Beck of Sherman Oaks, California died on July 18, 2022 at the age of 99. “Wini” was the widow of Vernon Beck, who died in 2010. They were married for 64 years.

Wini is survived by her daughter, Julie Beck Goss, and her son-in-law, Bruce Goss, of Hollis, New Hampshire, her son Paul Beck of...

Ruth Lenore Chess

Ruth Lenore Chess

Jul 17, 2022

Ruth Lenore Chess was born in Winnipeg, Canada on January 10, 1924 and passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2022 at the age of 98. She is survived by her sons, Toby (Sheila) and Les (Pamela), as well as her grandchildren, Stacy (Gabriel), Kelly and Todd, and great grandchildren Hayley and Hunter. She was blessed to...

Marie Levitan

Marie Levitan

Jul 16, 2022

Marie Levitan died July 16, 2022 at Cedar Sinai hospital, beloved mother of Paula and Steve Levitan and grandmother of Mia and Louis Levitan. Marie was 98. Services and burial at Hillside Memorial at 2 pm on July 19, 2022.

Marie was a Holocaust survivor and a war hero who saved many members of her family and...

Joe Ingber

Joe Ingber

Jul 15, 2022

July 4, 1930 – July 15, 2022 One of the last readers of the L.A. Times newspaper print edition left this world listening to Ray Charles “Georgia on my Mind.” A beloved friend, husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and cousin. He spent over 60 years as a criminal defense attorney who took the protections of the constitution...

Joan Lewis Denson

Joan Lewis Denson

Jul 12, 2022

Dr. Joan Lewis Denson, (1937-2022), beloved and cherished wife of Dr. Victoria Berck for 50 years. Devoted and loving mother of David (Maryann) Denson. She was the adored and much-loved sister of Arnold Lewis and sister-in-law of Fonda Lewis. Proud and loving ‘Auntie Joan’ of Rebecca (Carl Fleisher) Lewis and Jeffrey (Veronica Castro) Lewis, and dearest great-aunt of Charlotte...

Stephen Leon Bay

Stephen Leon Bay

Jul 9, 2022

Stephen Bay died on July 9th from complications of pneumonia due to the coronavirus. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Share), devoted father of Max (Aline) and Olivia, doting Pappy to Nikolai, Also survived by brother Anthony (Lillian) and many other family members who loved him dearly. Predeceased by parents Lorne and Rita, and sister Ailene.

Steve’s wife...

Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen

Jul 3, 2022

Robert Cohen, age 90, passed away on July 3, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York, lived in Los Angeles most of his adult life, and retired in Las Vegas where he’s lived happily for the past 30 years. He was loved by his family and had a wonderful way of listening to people...

Gary Karl Judis

Gary Karl Judis

Jul 2, 2022

Judis, Gary Karl June 2, 1938 – July 2, 2022 Gary passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on Saturday, July 2nd at 9:13pm. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Annie (Jeanie) Judis, 4 children, one step son, and 3 grandchildren. Gary was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1938 to his...

Ruth Schlom

Ruth Schlom

Jun 28, 2022

Ruth Schlom August 12, 1919 – June 28, 2022 Ruth Schlom, 103, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a true friend to many entered eternity on eternity on June 28, 2022. She passed at Kaiser “Cadillac” Hospital in Los Angeles, California, due to medical complications. Ruth was born in Buffalo, New York to Phillip and Rebecca Cohen. They left...

Moe Blumin

Moe Blumin

Jun 22, 2022

Husband of Sara Blumin and Laurie Dix Blumin Father of Noga (Michael) Boothby and Daphne (David) Subar Grandfather of Kimberly Boothby-Fogel, Adam (Chantelle) Jackson-Boothby, Ariela Subar, Talia Subar and Shira Subar Great-grandfather of Anthony Boothby and Shane Fogel Moe was born in 1931 in Israel. At the age of 16, he joined the Palmach and courageously fought in the...

Beverly Ann Stearn

Beverly Ann Stearn

Jun 17, 2022

Beverly Ann Stearn, 92, peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home in Scottsdale Arizona, on Friday evening June 17, 2022. She leaves behind two children, her son Harlan and her daughter Tina, along with her two grandchildren Ehan and Emily. Beverly had many interest throughout her life, they ranged from art, food, fashion, animals and social justice....

Marilyn L. Geller

Marilyn L. Geller

Jun 12, 2022

Marilyn Lillian Geller June 30, 1932- June 12, 2022 Service Date: June 30th, 2022- The Small Chapel at Hillside Memorial Park – 2PM

Marilyn Geller, born Marilyn Lillian Braveman, passed away peacefully in Folsom, CA on June 12th, 2022, 18 days before her 90th birthday. Marilyn was born in New Jersey to Morris and Eva Braveman and...

Sylvia Gibbs

Sylvia Gibbs

Jun 3, 2022

Services Date June 7, 2022

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