Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Oct 8, 2022

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, James Dee Johnson (however, many people knew him as JJ) went to his eternal home in Heaven at the age of 72 in Lancaster, CA. James was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. James was born in Lynwood, CA, on December 8, 1949. He was the eldest of three sons...

Oct 6, 2022

Rebecca Perez, born in Ventura, California, June 26th, 1940, to Raul Torres and Emma Marquez, passed in Lancaster, California on October 6th, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughters Darlene Homiak (Leo Lett), JoAnn Perez, Noreen Fierro (Alex Fierro); grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended in-laws. Please join us in celebrating her life at Halley Olsen...

Oct 3, 2022

Raquel Hernandez, born January 28th, 1948, to Father Narciso Hernandez and Mother Julia Herrera, in Mexico, passed October 3rd, 2022 in Lancaster, California. She was the youngest of 7 siblings, and is survived by 7 of her children and her loving husband Refugio Delgado. Please join us in celebrating her life, with her family, at Halley Olsen Murphy, in Lancaster,...

Sep 28, 2022

Shannon Marie Clairemont, 51, died in the comfort of her eldest daughter’s home on September 28th, 2022. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by her loving family and friends. Shannon was born March 30th, 1971, in Orange, California to Stephen and Barbara Webb. Shannon attended Orange High School as part of the class of 1989. She relocated...

Sep 26, 2022

Darryl Ellis Pursley 78, long time Antelope Valley resident, died surrounded with love and comfort on September 26, 2022 in Thousand Oaks, Ca. He was born September 3, 1944 in Lancaster, CA, son of C. Ellis and Razelle (Ferguson) Pursley. Darryl attended elementary school in the Antelope Valley, and graduated from McLane High School in Fresno, CA, Class of 1962....

Sep 23, 2022

David LeRoy Kutulis Sr. CMSGT (Ret), 83, passed away on September 23, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Lancaster, California. David was born on July 21, 1939 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Alma Kutulis of Scranton Pennsylvania. He married Barbara Ann O’Brien from Anniston, Alabama in 1961 and they were married for 58 years. They...

Sep 20, 2022

Obituary On Tuesday September 20th. 2022, Carlos A. Lopez passed away suddenly at the age of 61. Carlos was born on January 29th, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. He was the second oldest of 14 children. He moved to the Antelope Valley in 1994 with his family and lived there until his untimely passing. He enjoyed spending his time with...

Sep 14, 2022

Emily Marie Bailey, 16, unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on September 14th, 2022. Our beloved Emily graced us with her arrival in Lancaster, CA on February 3rd, 2006 to Rochelle Lindo and Ralph Vasquez. Emily was an amazing little girl and young woman. From when she was young, she was so lively, energetic, and full of joy. She loved carrying...

Sep 14, 2022

Longtime Antelope Valley resident Gail J. Knight of Palmdale, California passed away on September 14, 2022. A funeral mass will be held 10am, Monday, October 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lancaster, California. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Cemetery in Palmdale, California. A Vigil/Visitation will be held at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Funeral Home in Lancaster, California on October 2, from...

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Aug 22, 2022

LYNDE, Thomas Randall ‘Tom’, 75, of Palmdale, California, passed away on August 22, 2022, in the hospital from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 6, 1947, to Glyndon Lynde and Charlotte Lynde. Graduating with a BA in geography from California State University, Northridge, Calif. in 1969 and from FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was married...

Aug 17, 2022

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Aug 14, 2022

James Conrad Collins, age 83, from Lancaster, California, passed away at Antelope Valley Medical Center on August 14, 2022. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut to John Collins and Dorothy Marie (Miller) Collins. He went to University of Miami, graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1962, and played Varsity Football. Jim was a business manager in various fields for 50...

Aug 14, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Melton Obituary Sadly, on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Melton, loving wife and mother of 3 children, passed away at age 76 at her home in Palmdale, CA. Kathy was born on November 23rd, 1946 in Minnesota. On September 19th, 1963, she married the love of her life, Bob Bee Melton. They raised two sons,...

Aug 14, 2022