La Habra, CA Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

​Ronda Sue Wood passed away December 7, 2021 at her home of 68 years in Whittier, CA

She was born on September 28, 1950 in Bell, CA, Los Angeles County, to Walter & Mary Wood. Ronda was the surprise baby sister to four older siblings. For her folks, with children born in ’33, ’35, ’37 and ’42, they thought their family...

Dec 4, 2021

​Ofelia Sanchez-Pedraza was born on April 1, 1934, in Districto Federal, Mexico, to Julian Pedraza and Petra Guzman.

Coloring and paper mache were some of Ofelia’s favorite activities; She deeply loved her family and friends.

Ofelia passed away on December 5, 2021, in Santa Ana, California.

Oct 5, 2021

Aug 29, 2021

​Franklin Peter Wilson (Frank) of La Habra Heights, California died August 30, at home surrounded by loves ones, as was his wish.

Frank leaves behind his devoted wife, Doris (D.B), also of La Habra Heights, son Paul Wilson of Corona, California and Nicole Wilson Boyle of Glen Carbon, Illinois, his sister, Mary Burkett, St. George, Utah, and numerous nieces and...

Jul 25, 2021

​Robert L. Valencia was born on July 16, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, to Manuel Valencia and Mary Burrola; Robert attended Northview High School in Covina, CA.

Robert passed away on July 16, 2021, in West Covina, CA; He is survived by Valinda Acevedo, Patricia Arguijo, Manuel Valencia, Dolores Roman, Virginia Escovedo, Robert Valencia, Jr., and Lupe Martinez.

Jul 5, 2021

​Beverly Jean Davis was born in the small community of Compton, California to her parents Floyd and Lucille Davis in the year 1931. She has one brother who has survived her, Gary Davis. They remained close over the years, and were raised by good caring parents who worked hard to provide for them. The community of Compton was a warm,...

Jul 4, 2021

​Mary Louise Yingst was born on July 22, 1931, in Easton, Pennsylvania. Mary attended St Luke’s School of Nursing in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, and went on to work professionally both as a Registered Nurse and a piano teacher. Mary was married to Harold E. Yingst and they had two children, Beverly and Frank. Some of Mary’s favorite activities included: reading,...

May 21, 2021

​Florence Richards was born in San Pedro, California on April 23, 1922. She and her three siblings and neighborhood friends would enjoy hiking the wildflower covered hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula when it was mostly open fields and agricultural land. She was a member of the Girl Scouts and recalled selling girl scout cookies when the Long Beach earthquake...

Apr 26, 2021

​William F. Postma (and his wife, Laura) were born in the rural community of Rudyard in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His parents were Jenny (Ploegstra) and William F. Postma, Sr. His early years were spent on the farm, growing hay for the cows, milking, and with the help of his siblings Edna (Besteman,) Doris (Bawks,) Harvey, and Winifred (Snelgroes,)...

Apr 24, 2021

​Anthony ‘Tony’ John Viele was born on May 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. Tony graduated from St. Paul High School and went on to attend Fullerton Junior College and Cal State Fullerton; He was married to his loving wife, Kathy Viele. In his professional career, Tony was the co-owner of Viele & Sons Institutional Grocers as well as a property...

Apr 8, 2021

​Sandra Lee Norton, known to her loved ones as “Sandy,” was born on September 25, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio. Sandy graduated from Norwalk High School in Norwalk, California, in 1969; she married Charles Norton, whom she later divorced, but considered one of her best friends in life. Sandy worked for Dunweizer for over 30 years, a company and its people...

Apr 7, 2021

​On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Mary Lucille McCarvel, found her place in Heaven alongside hermother, father and brother at the age of 81.

Mary was born on November 29, 1939 in Boulder, Co. to Laurence and Juanita Sewell. She was the second of 6 children. She played the French horn in the school’s marching band and worked in an ice...

Mar 28, 2021

​George M. Rodriguez was born on April 23, 1958, in Guadalupe de los Reyes, Sinaloa, Mexico. George graduated from Paramount High School in Paramount, California; He went on to work as a warehouse manager. Some of George’s favorite activities included soccer, golf, and bbq’ing; He also enjoyed music and movies.

George passed away on March 29, 2021, and is...

Mar 23, 2021

Mar 15, 2021

​Gerald Van Otterloo was born on March 20, 1934, in Rock Valley, Iowa. Gerald attended Rock Valley Christian School for eight years and went on to work in 1CX Trucking for 35 years and for McDoland Douglas for five years; He was married to Kay Van Otterloo “Landegent.” Some of Gerald’s hobbies included gardening, traveling, going to garage sales, collecting...

Mar 10, 2021

Benny R. Broussard was born on July 4, 1926, in Orange, Texas, to Ovie and Cassie Broussard; He had had five siblings: Ovie, Jr., Mable Link, Mary Havens, Addie Garmen, and Ruth Culp. Benny graduated high school and attended some college; He then went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster until retirement. Upon retirement...

Feb 16, 2021

​George Daniel Cuevas was born on September 11, 1955, in Brownsville, Texas, to Juan Cuevas and Margarita Ayala. After graduating High School, George enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until he was medically discharged. George’s favorite pastime was cooking.

George passed away on February 17, 2021, and is survived by his brother: John Cuevas of San Bernardino, and...

Feb 5, 2021

​Carlos Antonio Garcia Mendoza was born on May 19, 1949, in Cojutepeque, El Salvador. Carlos graduated from High School and went on to work in general construction as a professional welder; he was married to Maria del Carmen Dimas de Garcia. Carlos loved to watch soccer leagues and boxing and enjoyed fishing in his free time.

Carlos passed away...

Feb 3, 2021

​Mary Helen Flynn, né Maria Elena Flynn, was born on December 27, 1945, in Uvalde, Texas. Mary graduated from Cosmetology School and was a licensed beautician in both Texas and California; she was married to Charles Flynn. Mary was the senior hair stylist at J.C. Penny in Lubbock, Texas, and worked as a cosmetologist/beautician for 25 years, until she retired....

Jan 24, 2021

​Santiago Estrada Noriega, Jr. (aka Chago / Jim / Jimbo), March 5, 1964 – January 25, 2021

Jim was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico. where he lived until graduating from Alamogordo High School in 1983.

After graduation he moved to California where he attended many trade schools and college earning his degree/certificates in welding and becoming a Master Welder. Jim...