Phyllis Rae Benton
Nov 26, 2025
Mom was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was soon to have her first great-great grandchild in the next few months. Mom wasn’t concerned about herself, just everyone else. She was energetic, loving and kind. She was that way nearly 89 years and her bucket list before she passed away included finishing some quilts for a few more people...
Norman Lee Hotovec
Nov 25, 2025
Norm was born in the northwestern rural town of Pocahontas, Iowa, the third child of Jerry and Abilena Hotovec.
He was an alter boy from an early age and attended Pocahontas Elementary School and attended Pocahontas Catholic high school and lettered in Basketball.
Growing up in a small town in Iowa, was where he learned the valuable lesson of hard work. His...
Margarita Valdez Renteria
Nov 22, 2025
Margarita Valdez Renteria, a beloved matriarch whose life was shaped by devotion, strength, and quiet grace, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 10, 1933, she carried a gentle spirit that touched her family and community with warmth, patience, and unwavering love. She was a longtime pioneer resident of Simi Valley
Margarita lived...
Jose Felix Gonzalez
Nov 21, 2025
José Felix González, affectionately known as “Pepe,” of Chatsworth, CA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of eighty-three.
José was born in Havana, Cuba, on October 18th, 1942, to Feliciano González and Teresa Tamargo. He graduated from Colegio Baldor in 1960. He went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Havana in...
Nicholas Charles Fernelius
Nov 19, 2025
Nicholas Charles Fernelius passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 38.
Born on January 12, 1987, Nick was an adventurous child whose curiosity and love for the outdoors only grew with him. Over the years, he immersed himself in off-roading, dirt biking, fishing, jet skiing, camping, and sport shooting. He loved discovering new restaurants and dreaming up...
Albert Mbahena Magwene
Nov 18, 2025
Albert Mbahena Magwene, of Northridge, passed away November 12, 2025 in Woodland Hills. Albert leaves behind his wife, Katherine Magwene (née Smith), his three children (Paul Magwene, Sara Hirahara, and Malaika Magwene), his three grandchildren (Maira Magwene-Muñiz, Emilia Magwene-Muñiz, Rowan Hirahara), and a loving extended family.
A Funeral Mass will be held on December 9 at 10:00am at St. Joseph the...
Richard Edmond DeJarnette
Nov 16, 2025
Richard Edmond DeJarnette, at the age of 60, of Simi Valley, CA, passed away on November 16th, 2025 in Simi Valley, CA.
Funeral service will be held at Rose Family Funeral Home and Cremation in Simi Valley, CA on December 5th, 2025 at 11:00AM.
Richard was born in Memphis, TN to Jeannie (Kerley) and Dennis DeJarnette on May 28th, 1965. He went...
Lidia Emma Malinowski
Nov 14, 2025
Lidia Malinowski of Simi Valley, Ca went to be with our Lord and Savior November 14, 2025 at the age of 94. Lidia’s life was a life well lived, full of friends and family.
Lidia was born in Manhattan, NY to Charles and Louise Marghetich. She grew up in College Point, NY alongside her beloved sister Eleanor. She enjoyed summers riding...
Christine Julia Kocik
Nov 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christine Julia Kocik
Chris Kocik (67) of Simi Valley, California, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Chris was born in July 1958, in California, to Robert and Catherine Robinson. She graduated from Monroe High School, North Hills, in 1976. She continued her education at CSUN graduating with a bachelor’s degree...
Norma Steele Foster
Nov 10, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Norma S. Foster
Norma Orris Steele Foster was born in Ormond Beach, Florida on September 20, 1931 to Reverend John Julius Steele and Marrea Gabrielle Oliver Steele. She was the youngest of three children, with an older brother John George Steele and sister Millie Marrea Steele. Her father helped build Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church in Charlotte,...
Frederick E. Little
Nov 9, 2025
Frederick E. Little, Fred 69, of Santa Clarita, California passed away on November 9, 2025 in Santa Clarita.
Celebration of Life service service will be held at Rose Family Funeral Home 4444 Cochran Street Simi Valley, Ca 93063 on Decembert 1, 2025 at 1pm with Jonathan Mulford officiating. Rose Family Funeral & Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Frederick E Little was...
Nancy Lee Haslam
Nov 9, 2025
Nancy Lee (Orme) Haslam, 77, of Thousand Oaks, California, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, surrounded by her loving family, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 S. Wendy Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320. Arrangements are being handled...
Christopher Paul Allen
Nov 6, 2025
Christopher Paul Allen, born on September 12, 1951, in Santa Monica, California, lived a life filled with curiosity, kindness, and deep appreciation for the world around him. He found great joy in visiting Yosemite National Park, a place he loved dearly for its natural beauty and tranquility.
Christopher had a lifelong passion for working with model trains, finding both creativity and...