Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

On December 14th, Dr. Roger Katz died peacefully in Marina Del Rey California at the age of 84.

Dr. Katz is survived by his partner Royce Younger of Marina Del Rey California, former wife Barbara Katz of Santa Barbara, California with whom he shares three children.  Carl Katz of Orange County, California his wife Marla their children...

Dec 12, 2022

Helene was a loving wife and mother, devoted to her husband Marvin; a marriage that was a true love story, lasting 68 happy years. Together, they had three children, Trina, Arin and David, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Nothing was more important to her than her family.

One of ten siblings, Helene outlived them all; which she...

Dec 4, 2022

July 7, 1935 – December 4, 2022 Richard “Rocky” Harry Parkhurst passed away on December 4th, 2022 at the age of 87, in his hometown of Santa Monica, California. He is survived by his current wife of 30 years Christie Parkhurst, his previous wife of 24 years Barbara Parkhurst and their three children (Micheal, Rachael, Veronica), seven grandchildren (Bradford,...

Dec 2, 2022

Bea was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 16, 1938 to May Seldes and Morris Futernick, both immigrants from Ukraine. The family moved to Miami, Florida when Bea was a child, and she later attended the University of Miami, majoring in Journalism. While still in college, she met Eliot Dubin (aka Al) when they were both working at Sears...

Dec 1, 2022

Evelyn Wiggins died peacefully in her sleep at age 100 at Oakmont Assisted Living in Upland, CA on December the 1 st .  She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years Al Wiggins, and her son Michael Wiggins.  She leaves behind a nephew, Marvin Plotkin and his wife Brenda and their children Travis, Casey, Jennifer and Whitney.

Nov 24, 2022

On November 24 2022 the world lost a force of nature. Judy was the bravest, most generous, giving, kind, selfless, and quietly-fierce woman. She was pure goodness to her family and to anyone who was blessed enough to know her. She was brilliant, trailblazing, and courageous, yet completely modest, non-assuming, and sweet. Her beauty was radiant, inside and out....

Nov 20, 2022

Marcia Abelson was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ann and Sam Wigoda, whom she adored.  She had one brother who tragically died when she was 18 and he was 9, a loss that stayed with her forever.  She married Irving Abelson on November 29, 1945 while he was an officer in the Navy during World War II.  They lived...

Nov 13, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Hoffman on November 13, 2022 at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Irving, parents, Ben and Irene Silverstein, and daughter, Nikki Schiro.  She leaves behind her beloved sister, Myrna Oken; children Sheri Hoffman, Michael Hoffman (Tracie); and...

Oct 28, 2022

Mark Carson was born on May-12th-1964 in Beverly Hills, California to Joseph Carson and Esther Carson. He was a baby brother to Barry Carson. He was a lovely and funny person with a great sense of humor. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School and Beverly Hills High school and then went to the California State University of Northridge. He...

Oct 23, 2022

Mavis passed on October 23 at the age of 90, succumbing to Alzheimer’s disease.  She was a lifelong educator, activist, and volunteer.  She survived her husband of 60 years Al, and is survived by her four children, their spouses, her 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  She lived most of her life in Los Angeles and was a...

Oct 16, 2022

Janice Salter, 81, died peacefully in her home in Brentwood on Sunday with her hands held by her two loves, her husband, Stan Rogers and her son, Chad Lapides. Her heart was held by the joy of her life, her grandson, Keenan Lapides. Janice’s sisters, Phyllis Salter and Nancy Barron also were blessed by being with her at her...

Sep 26, 2022

Daniel Komer was born May 2, 1945 in Culver City California to Evelyn and Harry Komer .He was baby brother to Shiela and Donnamae. He called Mexico City and Austin Texas home. Dan currently ran a small rental in Austin Texas for over 12 years. He called himself an innkeeper. Prior to this, he was the owner of Treaty...

Sep 18, 2022

Bernard Seymour Weiss passed away at his home in Los Angeles after a long and wonderful life. He was 90 years old.

Born in Flushing, New York, Bernard moved to Los Angeles in 1948 and went to Fairfax High. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Japan as a radar technician during the...

Sep 11, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Goldstein of Granada Hills, California passed away on September 11, 2022, at the age of 82.

Eddie is survived by his devoted and loving wife of over 45 years, Nicki Goldstein. They married in 1977, bringing their beloved children, Shari Ure (Chris), Scott Goldstein (Sharon), Michelle Brower (Rick), Sandi Krul (JT), Michael Goldstein (Michele), Lynn...

Sep 8, 2022

Howard Lee Mandelstam, age 90, died peacefully on September 8, 2022.

Howard was born on March 27, 1932, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Louis and Rose Mandelstam. He spent his childhood in both Iowa and Nebraska before moving with his parents and younger brother to Los Angeles in 1945. He attended Belmont High School, then went on...

Sep 3, 2022

The Andrews family wish to announce with great sorrow the passing of their beloved wife, aunt, and friend, Joan Lea Andrews. Joan passed peacefully at home on September 3, 2022, at the age of 83. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 5, 1939, but called California home for nearly 40 years. A funeral Service honoring and...

Sep 3, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Lipsey was born in Chicago, IL to David and Hilda Lipsey. Chuck and his older brother, Richard, grew up in Des Moines, IA. Chuck graduated from Roosevelt High School and Northwestern University. He then served in the Honor Guard for the United States Army guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington and within the White...

Aug 22, 2022

Margy Ann Rockoff, daughter of Dorothy (Dora Levy) and Arthur (Alter)Abraham Suran, died August 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Margy was born June 5, 1931 in Los Angeles, and lived there most of her life.  While attending UCLA she met her future husband of 57 years, Burton Donald Rockoff, who predeceased her in 2010, , and they married...

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,...

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...