James Emerson Bell
Dec 18, 2023
James Emerson Bell passed away December 18th, just short of his 90th birthday. Born in Whiting Indiana, he married Isabell (yes, this made her name Isabell Bell) who passed in 2022. They were married for 68 years. Jimmy attended both Purdue University and UCLA. He worked at Hughes Aircraft, Autonetics, Rockwell and Boeing where he was an electrical engineer...
N. Richard Gross
Dec 8, 2023
Dærick Gröss Sr. (N. Richard “Rick” Gröss) passed away on December 8, 2023. Rick was born on January 28th, 1947 and grew up in Kettering, Ohio. Born to Marion Ann Sachs, he grew up with William Henry and Joy Mary Gross. During his attendance at the University of Cincinnati, Rick met his wife Lolly; thus planting the seeds of...
David Hubert Mcalister
Dec 4, 2023
David was born in the San Fernando Valley where he went to school, joined the explorer academy and made his life long friends.
David was married and blessed with 2 children. Stephanie and Kyle and 2 grandchildren, Elisha and Everest. David has 4 sisters Joy, Gaylean, Lynn and Lisa who shared a lot of joy...
Carol Sue Kaufmann
Dec 3, 2023
Carol Sue Walker was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on July 11, 1939. It might have been more appropriate had she arrived one week earlier, because she famously loved the 4th of July and all things red, white, and blue, but she got a kick out of telling people that her birthday was on 7/11.
When...
Fred Don Harrision
Dec 2, 2023
Fred D. Harrison, of Simi Valley, CA died peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023, at age 93, of complications from a stroke. Fred is predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Arlene Mack Harrison and his son, Fredric Harrison. He is survived by two sons, Randall and Richard Harrison, his stepdaughter, Wendy Karanfilian, his stepson, Steven Pearl, and five...
Nicholas Trapani
Dec 1, 2023
Nicholas (Nick) Trapani passed away December 1, 2023 just short of his 61st birthday. Nick passed from heart disease suddenly but peacefully. Nick was born in San Bernardino California on December 5, 1962 and graduated from Newbury Park high school with honors in 1980. Nick never let his physical limitation stop him. He was a locksmith when he was...
Britt Mitchell Hesse
Nov 29, 2023
In Memory of our beloved son Britt Mitchell Hesse of Reseda, Ca.
Britt Hesse passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday November 29th, 2023, at the age of 55 while being cared for at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca.
Britt was born...
John Ralph Wells Jr
Nov 27, 2023
John Ralph Wells, Jr. (Jack) 85, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on November 27, 2023 in Thousand Oaks, California with his family by his side.
Jack was born on the Hale family farm (delivered by the town veterinarian) in Buffalo, Missouri to Hildreth Maxine and John Ralph Sr. on June 9, 1938. When Jack was...
Margaret Elizabeth Crites
Nov 25, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Metcalfe Crites passed away after a rich full life on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at the Royal Oaks Inn in Thousand Oaks. Her daughter, Rebecca was by her side. She was born March 27th, 1925 in Vina del Mar, Chile. Her father, Harold Metcalfe, was a Chilean businessman. Her mother, Agnes Lamb Metcalfe, taught music. Margaret served...
Linda J. Woods
Nov 23, 2023
Linda Joice Woods of Simi Valley, CA, passed on to fly with the angels, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at home with her husband and daughter at her side, thirteen days after turning 80 years old.
Linda was born November 10, 1943 in Tillar,AR to Boyd and Carrie Stratton. She was one of seven...
George Gaylord Trubey
Nov 21, 2023
The Trubey family wish to announce the passing of their father George “Gaylord” Trubey, at the blessed age of 93. He passed after many years on Hospice at the lovely residential care facility The Grand, in Simi Valley on November 21, 2023.
Gravesite service will be held December 5, 2023, 11:00 am at Assumption Cemetery,...
Lupe Soltero Dominguez
Nov 19, 2023
Maria Guadalupe (Lupe) Soltero , was 69 lived in simi Valley for the last 32 years. she passed away on November 19,2023 in the city of simi Valley California after battling a long list of illnesses. The funeral services will be held on Rose family funeral home 4444 Cochran St in Simi Valley on December 11,2023 from 5pm-9pm. With...
Michael Richard Barbera
Nov 12, 2023
It is with great heartbreak and loss that the loved ones of Michael Richard [Mike] Barbera, 57, of Thousand Oaks, California, announce his passing on November 12th in Simi Valley, California.
Service and celebration of life will be held at the Rose Family Chapel, 4444 Cochran Street in Simi Valley, California on Thursday November 30th...
Thomas Victor Holeman
Nov 9, 2023
HOLEMAN, THOMAS (TOM) VICTOR, 78, of Thousand Oaks, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 09, 2023, while at his residence. Although born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 03, 1945, Tom called California his home. He was an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force and served within the Vietnam War. After the Vietnam War, he followed his...
Ardath Shannon Schwartz
Nov 4, 2023
Ardath Shannon Schwartz passed away peacefully at home on November 4th, with her loving husband, Dick and son, Mark, holding her hands, just one month from her 90th birthday.
Ardath was born to Hugh and Anna Jane Shannon in California and grew up with a joyful childhood in rural Pacoima and...
Harriet Francis Rutledge
Nov 3, 2023
Dearest friends and family,
Thank you for taking a moment to honor the life of Harriet Francis Rutledge (aka Bibs), who passed on November 3rd, 2023. She was 91 years old and passed away peacefully in Simi Valley, with her family by her side.
Harriet was born on November 13th in...
Manuel Torrez Montez
Oct 29, 2023
Manuel Torres Montez, 89, of Simi Valley, California, passed away on October 29, 2023 in Simi Valley.
A Funeral service will be held at 5649 E Pittman St, Simi Valley, CA 93063 on December 15 at 10am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth,...
Dominic Charles Troncale
Oct 28, 2023
Dominic “Speedy” Troncale
It is with great sadness that the Troncale family announces the passing of Dominic Charles Troncale (Speedy), 67, of Simi Valley, California, he passed away on October 28th surrounded by his wife Nancy and children Nick and Jennifer after a battle with cancer.
Service and Celebration...
Leeanne Vasquez
Oct 22, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, LeeAnne Vasquez. LeeAnne was born on November 16, 1946, and departed this world on October 22, 2023.
At 5 foot two and eyes of blue, LeeAnne was a pillar of kindness, spontaneity, and unwavering love. She was the...