Obituaries

Obituaries for the Palmdale, CA Area

Alberto Recio

Alberto Recio

Apr 22, 2013

Recio, Jr., Alberto Julian born September 4, 1965 in Havana, Cuba.  Passed away April 22, 2013 in Palmdale, CA.  Mr. Recio was in the United States Navy from 1984 to 1996 during Desert Storm.  He was an MTA Bus driver for 13 years.  He loved music, art, classic cars and motorcycles, Motto Guizzi, biking, reading, writing and he especially loved...

Pasquale Merricone

Pasquale Merricone

Apr 18, 2013

MERRICONE, Pasquale “Pat” Anthony, Born to Rose and step-father Placido Francescato May 27, 1927 in Bridgeport, PA.  Pat departed on April 18, 2013.  He is survived by his loving wife Fran, children Stephen (Sue) Merricone, Judy (Charlie) Von Rueden, grandchildren, Christopher and Patrick Von Rueden, Bonnie Marin, Jamie and Kim Mathis, brother, Lou Francescato, sisters, Connie McAvaney , Rosemary Pacelli,...

Robert Carr

Robert Carr

Apr 15, 2013

CARR, Robert Callahan "R C Carr"  Born November 21, 1926 in Hollywood, Calif.  Passed away April 15, 2013 in Lancaster, Calif.  He is survived by his daughters, Linda Hamilton, and Lori Guthrie and her husband, Ron, 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Carr, who passed away in 2007.  Known as “RC”,...

Gwen Inman

Gwen Inman

Apr 14, 2013

INMAN, Gwen J.   Born October 9, 1939 in Calif.  Passed away April 14, 2013 in Palmdale, Calif.  Gwen is survived by her husband, Keith Inman, children, Deborah (Ernie) Lucero, David (Trish) Inman, and Drew Inman, grandchildren, Alexis Cisneros, and Alyssa Lucero, great-grandchild, Abigail Cisneros, and sister, Marilyn Martin.  She is preceded in death by her grandchild, Jesse Lucero.  A visitation...

John Slater

John Slater

Apr 13, 2013

John was born in Duck Creek Township, Hettinger, ND on May 13, 1928 to Bernard and Francis Slater. He was the seventh child of what would be known as the "the Duck Creek Dozen". He proudly served on the front line of the Korean War. He worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years and loved planes. He had...

Gerald Ray

Gerald Ray

Apr 12, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Ray, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2013 in his Palmdale CA home.  Jerry was born October 9, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Jules “Jay” and Libbie Ray. He is survived by his best friend and love of his life of 43 years, Arlyne, who was faithfully by his side at his time of death.  He...

Arturo Valenzuela

Arturo Valenzuela

Apr 7, 2013

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Elsworth Stepehens

Elsworth Stepehens

Apr 2, 2013

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Antonio Cardenas-Maldonado

Antonio Cardenas-Maldonado

Mar 25, 2013

To Those I Loved and Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, and Let me go... I have so many things to see and do.  You must not tie yourself to me with tears.  Be thankful for our many beautiful years, I gave to you my love.  You can only guess how much you gave to me...

Ernest Williams

Ernest Williams

Mar 25, 2013

Ernest Williams was born September 2, 1948 in Toledo Ohio.  He was always concerned and cared deeply for his family.  He was always known for loving sweets and his famous phrase “I heard that” and “Boy, boy, boy”.  His memory will be cherished by his children; daughter, Shalanda Williams, sons Troy Williams and Tony Williams, daughter, Tammy Williams, son, Kevin...

Susan Cordova

Susan Cordova

Mar 24, 2013

CORDOVA, Susan    Opened her eyes on, March 3, 1959 in Missouri.  Closed her eyes on, March 24, 2013 in Lancaster, Calif.  She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Edward" Cordova, children, Deanna Ritchie, Michael and his wife Elena  Ritchie, Robert Ritchie, Jeffery Ritchie, Victoria Cordova, and Nicholas Cordova, and grandchildren, Allie, Sidney, Brianna, Jeremy, Stephen, Karizma, and Michael, Jr.  Susan...

David Kratz

David Kratz

Mar 21, 2013

KRATZ, David Paul, 67, of Lancaster, California passed away on March 21, 2013. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to Kenneth and Mildred Kratz. He was married on August 22, 1981 to his best friend Cei Kratz.  He is survived by his children;   John(Camille) Kratz, Rhonda Kratz, Mandi Deaton and grandchildren Amber Miedema, Garrett Landry,...

Jacob Morin

Jacob Morin

Mar 17, 2013

MORIN, Jacob “Jake” Macgreggor born March 8, 2003 in Lancaster, CA.  Passed away March 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.  Jacob was a student at Greg Anderson Academy.  Jacob loved playing on the playground his Daddy and brother, Jordan built for him, he liked Monster Jams, playing Zombie on the computer, swimming, and riding his motorcycle.  He loved riding his...

Camilo Castro

Camilo Castro

Mar 13, 2013

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George Lloyd

George Lloyd

Mar 13, 2013

LLOYD, George DelbertBorn May 15, 1940 in Pennsylvania.  Passed away March 13, 2013 in Palmdale, California.  A memorial mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary.  A private burial will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at a later date.  You may sign the condolence book at: www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.com.  Chapel of the...

Challis Maddox

Challis Maddox

Mar 10, 2013

MADDOX, Challis Lee  Born December 15, 1922 to Morris and Lottie Davis of Oklahoma. She went to be with her Lord on March 10, 2013.  Challis met and married Paul Maddox on May 14, 1941, and had daughter, Sandra in 1943. In 1945 the family moved to California and following her son, Clifford in 1947. Challis lived in the Antelope...

Linda Ottley-Sirbike

Linda Ottley-Sirbike

Mar 9, 2013

OTTLEY-SIRBIKE, Linda Colleen born April 14, 1942 in Nebraska.  Passed away March 9, 2013 at her home in Leona Valley, CA.  Linda has been a resident of the Antelope Valley since 1987.  She is survived by her children, Belle Fletcher and husband John of Lancaster, CA, April Biglay and husband Mike of Tehachapi, CA, Tribly Jasinski and husband Matt of...

Frederick Walter

Frederick Walter

Feb 23, 2013

WALTER, Fred J. 3/15/1925 to 2/23/2013Beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, son, friend.  Fred is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vera, daughters Patti Walter of Tustin, son, Mike (Trish) Walter of Quartz Hill, Lisa (Will) Tangalos of Corte Madera. Fred’s son, Sam Walter preceded him in death. Fred has three granddaughters, Courtney(Mike)Phelan, Alexa and Ursula Tangalos, grandson Colton Walter(Brittany),...

Agnes Owens

Agnes Owens

Feb 19, 2013

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Leticia Garcia

Leticia Garcia

Feb 17, 2013

GARCIA, Leticia Argupina   Born December 29, 1956, in Arizona.  Passed away February 17, 2013, in Downey, Calif.  She is survived her mother, Belia Felix, her siblings, and many other family and friends.  You may sign the condolence book at:  www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.comService Information

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