All Obituaries

Elsie M Black passed away at 92 years of age on January 13th, 2020. She was born on June 17th, 1927 in Arlington Massachusetts, the daughter of Frances and Dorothy Lordan.  She married Paul Edward Black on her 18th birthday. They were happily married for 62 years when he passed away in 2008. She retired after 30 years from the County of Orange working as an accountant and analyst. She enjoyed her retirement traveling the world with her husband Paul. They also spent time as clowns...

On the morning of December 19, 2019 Alyce Sumiye Shinmoto passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Los Angeles, CA. Alyce was born in Dinuba, CA on October 2, 1923, one of 9 children to Fuyutaro and Tsune Takayama. She and her family lived on a farm and although life was difficult, they were a closely-knit family. She graduated from Reedley High School and wanted to become a nurse. In 1942 she and her family were interned in Poston, Arizona for 4 years. At the end of World War 2, she moved...

While in high school in Washington State, Colonel William (Bill) J. Kelley Jr. became proficient in mountain climbing. He scaled Mount Saint Helens, which peaks at 8,366 feet, and climbed Mount Rainier. With the same drive and determination that it took for him to climb mountains, Bill lived his life. That life included a long career in the U.S. military and many years as a devoted family man. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts on April 24, 1946, Bill grew up the oldest of three children. With...

Robert (Bob) DeYoung, loved working with his hands and was a faithful servant of the Lord. Dad loved giving his time and talents to his Church. He built the baptismal font, church altar, and eternal candle for Saint Paul’s. So, we feel it would be his wishes in lieu of flowers, contributions are made to Dad’s Church, Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine.   Contributions can be sent to Rev. Alfonso O. Espinosa, Ph.D. at 21986 Mae Cir Lake Forest, CA 92630. We plan...