Obituaries

Obituaries for the Palmdale, CA Area

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

Feb 20, 2016

Ferguson, John "Sonny" William Jr. November 2, 1932 - February 20, 2016 Beloved husband, father and papa. He was a lifelong mechanic, he is loved and will be greatly missed by all. Services held on March 5, 2016 at 10 AM at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary.

Luz Sigala

Luz Sigala

Feb 19, 2016

? SIGALA, Luz Elena born December 31, 1946 in Mexico.  Passed away February 19, 2016 in Palmdale, CA.  She is survived by her children, Sandra Sigala, Luz Elena Sigala, and Claudia Sigala, brothers, Raul, Juan, Carlos, Alfredo, Chito, and Miguel, sisters, Carmen and Berta, grandchildren, Vanessa Renteria, Benjamin Sigala, Daniel Sigala, Anthony Eligio, Jonathan Eligio, Jasmine Cueto, Raul Ortega, Elizabeth...

Stephen Bate

Stephen Bate

Feb 13, 2016

BATE, Stephen E. Nov. 9, 1944 - Feb. 13, 2016 Retired LA County Sheriff, US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Hunter, Fisherman, Drag Racer, passed away Feb. 13, 2016. Steve is survived by Marilyn Ibbotson, Kathy Houghton, Holly Stevens, Stephen S. Bate. Jeffrey and Kaitlynn Houghton, Stevie and Robert Stevens, Ashlee, Stephen Jr., Johnny Bate. A service will be held at 11AM...

Geraldine Loiacono

Geraldine Loiacono

Feb 1, 2016

LOIACONO (SHAFFER), Geraldine Marie was born February 3, 1923, in Hutchinson, Pennsylvania, and died February 1, 2016 in Palmdale, California. She grew up loving the green hills of western Pennsylvania, but came to enjoy the high desert after moving to California in 1947. During World War II, she inspected radar components for Western Electric in Dundalk, Maryland. It was there...

Diane Bourgeois

Diane Bourgeois

Jan 24, 2016

BOURGEOIS, Diane Marie (4/26/1946 to 1/24/2016) The second of three children born to Jack and Dorothea Ford, Diane grew up in Burbank, California with her sister Kaarin and brother Patrick. Upon graduation from high school in 1964, Diane found her niche in life working as a beautician. Diane met her soulmate and the love of her life, Richard, in 1971...

Michael Hanlon

Michael Hanlon

Jan 24, 2016

Hanlon, Michael George "Mike"   born September 8, 1947 passed away in Palmdale, Calif. on January 24, 2016. Mr. Hanlon was a teacher for thirty-five years and the founder of Palmdale High School Health Academy. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hanlon, children, Kimberly Glunt, Dwayne Hanlon, and Amy Hanlon-Rodemich, brothers, John and Patrick Hanlon, grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Hannah,...

Rudolph Privett

Rudolph Privett

Jan 23, 2016

PRIVETT, Rudolph went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Known to most as Rudy he was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Born on July 23, 1923 and raised in Beckley, West Virginia. As a young man Rudy served his country and became a Veteran of World War II. He retired as a Realtor of...

Terry Lewis

Terry Lewis

Jan 1, 2016

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Robert Barba

Robert Barba

Dec 28, 2015

Barba, Robert Ronald born March 19, 1938 passed away December 28, 2015 at his home in Littlerock, California. A Memorial Service will be held  on Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary in Palmdale, California at 1:00 PM.

Ruby Butts

Ruby Butts

Dec 24, 2015

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Robert Routolo

Robert Routolo

Dec 19, 2015

ROUTOLO, Robert “Bob”, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 19, 2015. Bob was born in West Haven, CT., on September 8, 1931. He was preceded in death by Millie, his wife of 57 years. He was married to Mildred “Millie” Routolo, June 19, 1954, and had eight children. He was in the US Army from 1949 to...

Clyde Bailey

Clyde Bailey

Dec 18, 2015

On December 18, 2015 Clyde G. Bailey died from complications due to old age. Had he lived 2 more weeks he would have been 100 years old. He was born in Southole, Long Island, New York on January 4, 1916. His parents were Clyde and Millie Bailey. The family owned everything from livery stables and automobile dealerships to horse farms....

Jim Cole

Jim Cole

Dec 15, 2015

COLE, Jim , a lifelong resident of Palmdale, California, died in his home on December 15, 2015.  Jim enthusiastically dedicated his professional career to the expansion and prosperity of the Antelope Valley as the long-time owner and proprietor of A.V. Land Inc. in Palmdale.  The numerous land development projects and businesses he brought to the area are a testament to...

Maurilio Mercado

Maurilio Mercado

Dec 14, 2015

God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him slowly fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands put to rest, God...

Vernon Davis

Vernon Davis

Dec 14, 2015

DAVIS, Vernon Harry born January 5, 1932 in Mission, Texas. Passed away December 14, 2015 in Palmdale, CA. Mr. Davis grew up in Ceres, CA and attended Ceres High School. He was in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 serving in the Korean War. He has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 58 years. He worked as...

Michelle Wheeler

Michelle Wheeler

Dec 11, 2015

Michelle was born in Lancaster California, a small town girl with a heart the size of the world. She was raised in Rosamond and graduated from Rosamond High School. At an early age Michelle put her natural energy and glowing charm to good use and became a youth football cheerleader. She continued the cheerleading tradition on through her high school...

Judith Hogg

Judith Hogg

Dec 10, 2015

Judith Marie Hogg born February 2, 1939 in Duquoin, IL on Maple St. passed away December 10, 2015 in Valencia, CA. Judith had the career services as a phone operator, housewife and mother, courier, working on the Stelth Bomber, and a security guard. Judith enjoyed bowling, crocheting, being with family, driving, and taking photos of mountains and sunsets. Her greatest...

Bedelia Leon

Bedelia Leon

Dec 8, 2015

LEON, Bedelia, Born Aug. 18, 1920, in Puerto Rico.  Passed away Dec. 8, 2015 in Palmdale, Ca.  Survived by her children, Aida O’Connor, Michael de Leon (Linda), and Richard Christian, grandchildren, Yvette Emard (Ron), Yvonne Blankenship (Bruce), Rick Valencia (Stacey), Robert Valencia (Kim), Ted de Leon (Elaine), Eric Leon, Jamie Leon, Jesse Leon, Brooke Dixon (Thurman), Christian Leon, Amanda Lucal,...

Spence Foster

Spence Foster

Dec 5, 2015

Spence William Foster was born on May 2, 1944 to William and Essie Mae Foster in Monroe County, Arkansas. In 1965 Spence enlisted for duty in the US Military. During his service he became a Medic, and earned 2 Medals; The National defense Service Medical and another medal for Sharp-Shooting. He received a Honorable Discharge in 1971. After his term...

Smith Crosby

Smith Crosby

Nov 29, 2015

CROSBY, Smith "Smitty" born April 8, 1936 in Tucumcari, New Mexico.  Passed away November 29, 2015 in Panorama City, California.  A Funeral service will be held at 10am Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary with interment to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.  Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale Directors.

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