Obituaries
Obituaries for the Palmdale, CA Area
Esther Snider
Aug 19, 2014
SNIDER, Esther Mae Born on December 31, 1931 in Santa Paula, Calif. Passed away peacefully into Jesus' arms on, August 19, 2014 in Palmdale, Calif. Esther was a resident in the Antelope Valley for 70yrs. She attended Antelope Valley High School, and worked with retail sales and telephone operator positions. Esther's Hobbies included gardening and crocheting. She is survived by...
Richard Rivera
Aug 18, 2014
RIVERA, RICHARD Bo rn June 7, 1953 in Texas. Passed away August 18, 2014 in Palmdale, Calif. Richard is survived by his daughters, Rachel Coverdale of Lancaster, Calif., Lorelei (Julio) Vasquez of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., and Laurinda (Jason) Freiberg of Granada Hills, Calif., 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his brothers, and sisters, Ignacio Rivera, Juan...
Scott Gudmestad
Aug 16, 2014
GUDMESTAD, Scott H. "Shorty" born January 20, 1954, passed away on August 16, 2014 in Lancaster, Ca. after a 28 year battle with M.S. Scott is survived by Nancy, his wife of 27 years, and son, William both of Lancaster, Ca. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Dorothy Gudmestad, and sister, Diane Moore. Scott started his career in...
Phillip Geisbauer
Aug 14, 2014
Phil Geisbauer from Lancaster, Ca., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14 th , at the age of 58. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Geisbauer and infant daughter, Kacie. Phil is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Sarah, son Phil Jr., brothers, Tim Geisbauer and Gerry Geisbauer, two nieces, two...
Morgan Cleary
Aug 3, 2014
CLEARY, Morgan "MoMo" Monet Born on December 7, 1990 in California. Passed away on August 3, 2014 in Palmdale, Calif. Morgan is survived by her mother, Teresa Cleary (Ken Upp), step-father, Steven Collins, her father, Michah Cleary, her sisters, Madison Cleary (Cesar Natividad), and Mariah Collins (Edwin Nuno), and her brothers, Michah Cleary, and Matt Collins (Kyrie Schwager), grandmothers, Patty...
Amie Lopez
Jul 30, 2014
LOPEZ, Amie Lynne Born on May 30, 1977 in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Passed away on July 30, 2014 in Palmdale, Calif. Amie is survived by her son, Nicholas Lopez, her daughter, Victorya Lopez, her boyfriend, Robert Olson, her father, Jeffery (Yvonne) Gilley, her mother, Michelle Gilley, her sister, Ashley Gray, her grandmother, Ruth Gilley, and her grandfather, Jack Hibbs. She...
Rose Lineberger
Jul 30, 2014
LINEBERGER, Rose Grace, Born April 29, 1946 in Buffalo, New York. Passed away July 30, 2014 in Palmdale, Ca. She is survived by her children, Billie Schlosser and husband Todd, Robin Hardcastle, Lori Miller, Father, John E. Shank, brothers, John Shank, Robert Shank (Robin), Grandchildren, Stephanie Dodd (Brian), Corey Nagel (Richenda), Shandi Strong, Megan Ryles, Brooke Nagel, Ryan Miller, Great-grandchildren,...
Alice Johnson
Jul 26, 2014
JOHNSON, Alice Juanita 1945-2014 Born in Alhambra, CA. Passed away in Pearblossom, CA. She is survived by her husband, David V. Johnson, daughter, Stacy Johnson-Nunez (Edwin Parel), sister, Sharon (Gary Umatum), nephews, Jeff and Kenny, brother-in-law, Grant Johnson (Rhonda), nieces, Robin, Kaleena, Karissa, nephew, Kent, and many other family members. Alice was an avid animal lover. She had over 76...
Betty Miklos
Jul 26, 2014
Betty Ann was born on November 24, 1926 in Bakersfield, CA to Grace & David Kimble. She was the 7th of 8 siblings; Lewis, Vee, Margaret, David Jr, Fred, Jack, and Doris. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1945 with lifelong friends, the “45” gals, that continue to enjoy monthly luncheons. Her unending smile, open heart, & gift...
Michael Davis
Jul 24, 2014
DAVIS, Michael F. Born October 7, 1945 in Minnesota. Passed away July 24, 2014 in Lancaster, CA. Michael grew up in Southern California and has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 30 years. He worked for the Nestle Corporation. He loved NHRA Drag Races, Minnesota Vikings Football, shooting, camping, and Nascar, especially Jeff Gordon. He also loved his...
Adelina Gonzales
Jul 19, 2014
GONZALES, Adelina Born January 18, 1927 in La Canada, CA. Passed away July 19, 2014 in Lancaster, CA. Adelina grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 35 years. She is survived by her her 4 sons, Joseph, Arthur, Sabino, and Marcelino Gonzales, 1 daughter, Diana Pauley, 2 sisters, Alberta Minjares...
Donna Jezek-Choate
Jul 19, 2014
JEZEK-CHOATE, Donna born November 26, 1932 in Palmdale, CA. Passed away July 19, 2014 in Palmdale, CA. Donna has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 61 years. She worked at AV College and also was co-owner of Choate’s Rifle Shop. Donna liked gardening, watching her grandkids, and caring for her faithful dog, Charlie. She is survived by her...
Ralph Rocha
Jul 18, 2014
ROCHA, Ralph born January 12, 1953 in Burbank, CA. Passed away July 18, 2014 in Palmdale, CA. Ralph Rocha grew up in Pacoima and graduated from San Fernando High School. He has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 25 years. His hobbies were fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife Beverly, sons, Ralph and wife Maria,...
Gloria Golding
Jul 10, 2014
Gloria Jean Golding 8/25/25 – 7/10/14 On Thursday July 10, 2014 our Mom and dear friend went home to be with the Lord and loved ones. She is survived by her brother Jack Riddell, three sons, Dennis, Rick & Barry. Also four Grandchildren, Nikki, Meagan, Christina & Tiffany and four Great Grandchildren, Eli, Sarah, Cami & Melanie. Gloria lived in...
Hilda Rodriguez
Jul 6, 2014
RODRIGUEZ, Hilda Born on September 15, 1936 in California. Passed away on July 6, 2014 in Palmdale, California. A memorial service will be held at 11am, on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary. A burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. You may sign the condolence book at: www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.com . Chapel of the Valley Mortuary,...
Lois Patton
Jun 23, 2014
Lois Emma Prioleau Patton was born June 18, 1924 in Los Angeles, California to the late Major George W. and Ethel G. Prioleau. Her father was a former slave and retired army officer and her mother was a school teacher. Lois was the youngest of their four children and quite the surprise to her 68 year old father and 42...
Elva Fessenden
Jun 17, 2014
FESSENDEN, Elva Lois, 96, died on June 17, 2014 in Palmdale, California. Lois was born on January 24, 1918 in Long Beach, California. Lois was an independent business owner most of her life with her husband George. They owned and operated the Desert View Superette for 25 years. Lois was a member of the AVCC Women’s Golf Association and past...
Barbara Taylor
Jun 13, 2014
Barbara Rhea Taylor (Hardwick) passed away on June 13, 2014 in San Diego, CA. Barbara was born in Oklahoma on December 11, 1937 to Ruby and Darrell Hardwick (Deceased). She was preceded in death by her husband Robert C. “Bob” Taylor in 2001. Bob and Barbara moved to Palmdale after their marriage in 1956. Barbara worked for the AVUHSD for...
Peggy Hunter
Jun 12, 2014
HUNTER, Peggy D. born July 7, 1937 in Chickasaw, OK. Passed away June 12, 2014 in Palmdale, CA. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles Hunter, children, John Russell Eldridge, Raenett Adell Eldridge, Deborah Lynn Russell, Jessica Lynn Russell and husband Johnny Smiley, sister, Penny Jones, grandchildren, Thomas W. Eldridge III, Nicholas Eldridge, Hannah Eldridge, Brandon Padilla, David Marstellar, Sarah...
John Gillespie
Jun 9, 2014
GILLESPIE, SR., John Henry born December 18, 1919 in Trenton, TN. Passed away June 9, 2014 in Palmdale, CA. John was the only child of Bertha Octavia and John Clifford Gillespie. He was a hardworking man who grew up on the family farm in Tennessee with no plumbing or electricity. John joined the Army Air Corps after the bombing of...
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