Obituaries

Obituaries for the Palmdale, CA Area

Dorothy Bones

Dorothy Bones

Dec 4, 2012

BONES, Dorothy Zink went home to be with her Lord Jesus on December 4, 2012, succumbing to complications from a stroke while residing in Littlerock, CA.  She was born December 29, 1924, to Claire and Tena Zink in Los Angeles, CA.  Dorothy grew up on her parents’ homestead in the foothills south of Littlerock.  She and her mother accompanied her...

Geraldine Anderson

Geraldine Anderson

Dec 3, 2012

ANDERSON, Geraldine Theresa    Born on December 20, 1941 in California.  Passed away December 3, 2012 in Palmdale, California.  She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Sue) Anderson, grandchildren, Brian, Zachary, and Cheryl, great-grandchildren, Brent, Zoey, and Logan, brother, Pete (Jean), sister, Juanita, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.  A funeral service will be held at 12noon on Friday, December 7,...

Joshua McCalman

Joshua McCalman

Nov 26, 2012

McCALMAN, JOSHUA “JOSHIE” MATHEW, 12 years old of Lancaster, Calif., passed away on Nov. 26, 2012.  Joshie is survived by his father and step-mom, Carl and Heidi McCalman, mother Angela McCalman, step-father, John Dodson, siblings, Michael and Daniel McCalman, step-siblings, Kelsey and Preston Dodson, paternal grandparents, Carl and Loretta McCalman, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Joshie had an infectious...

Sandra Macy

Sandra Macy

Nov 24, 2012

MACY, Sandra Marie (Wilson) Born July 6, 1949, Burbank, CA. Passed away Nov. 24, 2012, Phoenix, AZ. Sandy married her husband Leonard C. Macy in 1990, lived in Juniper Hills, CA (Antelope Valley), then La Pine, OR and Phoenix, AZ. A 1967 Palmdale High School graduate, she spent many years working for Wilson Ambulance, her family's business. She volunteered for...

David Nisley

David Nisley

Nov 23, 2012

NISLEY, David H.   Born February 3, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA.  Passed away November 23, 2012 in Palmdale, CA.  David served in the US Navy and has been a resident of the Antelope Valley for 54 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Nisley, grandchildren, Brooke and Bryson, brothers, John, Charles, Rob, and Rich Nisley, and nephews, Scott and...

Erica Griffiths

Erica Griffiths

Nov 15, 2012

GRIFFITHS-HANSFORD, Erica born June 2, 1969 in Lancaster, CA.  Erica lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 15, 2012 in Palmdale, CA.  Erica leaves behind five children, Brandon (April), Breanne, Sara, Savannah and Ashlynn, grandchildren, Braden May and Tayloray, siblings, Kim, Lance, Jay, Dion, and Anne, her mother and father, Jocelyn and Eric (Griff), as well as numerous cousins,...

William Popejoy

William Popejoy

Nov 15, 2012

POPEJOY, William R.     Born on November 21, 1940 to Francis L. and Lola M. Popejoy. He was the oldest of five children; two brothers, Richard and Steven, and two sisters, Karyl and Martha. On November 15, 2012 Bill lost his battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Coral Popejoy of 19 years, son, Tom Popejoy , daughter,...

Oscar Del Valle

Oscar Del Valle

Nov 11, 2012

Oscar Oswaldo del Valle, 57, of Palmdale, died on Veterans Day Sunday the 11th.  He was born to the late Guillermo and Ethel Rodriguez April 11, 1955, in San Salvador, El Salvador. Oscar graduated from Newberry Park Academy in Ventura, Ca and continued his education obtaining an AA degree in electronics. He enlisted in the Air force at the age...

Selim Abagi

Selim Abagi

Nov 8, 2012

ABAGI, Selim George  Born January 3, 1943 in Egypt.  Passed away November 8, 2012 in Paramount, Calif.   a visitation will be held from 10-11am, following a funeral service at 11am both on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale, Calif.  You may sign the condolence book at:  www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.com.Service Information

Albert Barbuscia

Albert Barbuscia

Nov 7, 2012

BARBUSCIA, Albert Andrew, 74, of Palmdale, California, beloved husband and best friend of Rae (Murphy) Babuscia for 50 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on November 7, 2012.  He was predeceased by his son Timothy Joseph who died shortly after his birth.  He was also predeceased by his parents Andrew and...

Brad Sorsabal

Brad Sorsabal

Oct 29, 2012

SORSABAL, Brad Lee, Born Aug. 1, 1955 in Fullerton, Ca.  passed away October 29, 2012 at age 57 in his Palmdale home surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; son, Justin (Mariana); daughter, Christina; grandsons, Tomas and Andrew; mother Joan; sister, Cindy Phillips (Stan); father-in-law, Edward Marazoni (Lydia); and nephew, Jamie Phillips. Brad was a...

Margo Carlos

Margo Carlos

Oct 26, 2012

CARLOS, Margo Lorraine   Born Mar 29, 1959 in Los Angeles, California.  Passed away October 26, 2012 in Palmdale, California.  She is survived by her husband, Randy Carlos.  Margo is also survived by numerous family and friends.  A visitation will be held from 1-2pm, with a rosary to be held at 2pm, following a funeral service at 3pm, on Thursday, November...

Bernard Siemantel

Bernard Siemantel

Oct 25, 2012

Siemantel, Bernard Michael, Born April 18, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Passed away October 25, 2012 in Sylmar, Ca. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years. Cheryl, children, Christine Hutter of Rosamond, Ca., Denise of Grand Prairie, Tx., Bill Siemantel and wife Lisa of Castaic, Ca., Brien Siemantel and wife Christy of Lancaster, Ca., 12 grandchildren, 6 great...

Dora Carrier

Dora Carrier

Oct 23, 2012

CARRIER, Dora Mae   Born Nov. 16, 1929 in Pennsylvania.  Passed away on Oct. 23, 2012 in Lancaster, Calif.  Dora is survived by her husband, Walter Carrier, two sons, Gerald (wife, Barbara) Carrier, and Steven (wife, Terry) Carrier, three daughters, Carla (husband, David) Chandler, Janice (husband, Michael) Wells, and Sharon (husband, Ken) Sylvester.  She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren,...

Clara Schneider

Clara Schneider

Oct 21, 2012

SCHNEIDER, Clara Julia Born in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 15, 1916.  Passed away on October 21, 2012 , at the age of 96.  Clara was a graduate of Immaculate Heart High School and College where she majored in Art.  As alumni she continued to support the school for many years.  On October 22, 1943, Clara married John Q. Schneider...

Cecil Matthews

Cecil Matthews

Oct 16, 2012

MATTHEWS, Jr.,  Cecil Hugh   Born November 14, 1928 in Missouri.  Passed away on October 16, 2012 in Visalia, California.Service Information

Robert Collins

Robert Collins

Oct 14, 2012

COLLINS, Robert W.   Born July 4, 1935 in California.  Passed away on October 14, 2012 in Palmdale, California.  A Funeral service will be held at 12pm on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale, Calif.  Following burial at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, Calif.  You may sign the condolence book at:  www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.com.  Chapel of the Valley...

Spurgeon Westbrooks

Spurgeon Westbrooks

Oct 14, 2012

WESTBROOKS, Spurgeon Benman born February 16, 1910 in Elgin, Texas.  Passed away peacfully at home on October 14, 2012 in Palmdale, CA.  He survived by his nephews, James Westbrook, Jr. and wife Jacqueline of Palmdale, CA, Ov Westbrook and wife Vivian of Lynwood, CA, Frank Westbrook and Mary of Loma Linda, CA, Samuel Westbrook and wife Julie of Lancaster, CA,...

Alfred Perez

Alfred Perez

Oct 7, 2012

PEREZ, Alfred Henry born December 12, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA.  Passed away October 7, 2012 in Palmdale, CA.  He is survived by his wife, Carmen Perez, daughter, Theresa Ramona (Anthony), step-daughters, Rosa Maria (Thomas), Sandra Elizabeth (Ernesto), Elisa Del Carmen (Eamman), and Claudia Margarita (Will), brother, Richard David perez (Irene), sisters, Connie Viezcas (Bobby), Yolanda Ramona Gamboa (Joe), and...

Mildred Bailey

Mildred Bailey

Sep 21, 2012

BAILEY, Mildred Emolyn, Born Dec. 25, 1916 in Georgetown, Washington, DC.  Passed away Sept. 21, 2012 in Palmdale, Ca. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Clyde, children, Heather Bailey Arnold and husband Larry of Balboa Island, Ca., Sandra Cook and husband Jim of Lodi, Ca., 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death...

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