Obituaries

Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Damaris Perez

Damaris Perez

Sep 17, 2024

n memoria de Damaris Perez

Con profundo dolor en nuestros corazones les informamos el fallecimiento de nuestra hija Damaris Pérez. 

Damaris nació un martes, 7 de mayo de 1991 a las 5:27 pm en la ciudad de Sylmar, California; y partió al lado de nuestro Señor el martes, 17 de septiembre de 2024 a las 11:04 pm en la ciudad de Lancaster,...

Mercedes Metz Taylor

Mercedes Metz Taylor

Sep 15, 2024

Mercedes Metz Taylor transitioned peacefully on September 15, 2024, at her home in the presence of her two sons, William, Jr. and Patrick. 

Mercedes was born and reared on a small farm in Jeanerette, Louisiana on January 26, 1930, to the late Oscar Thomas Metz and Viola Ann (Barabin) Metz. Her parents and family were loving and supportive of her efforts...

Raymond L. Terrones

Raymond L. Terrones

Sep 14, 2024

Raymond L. Terrones, born on August 30, 1927, went home to heaven on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Ray was 97 years old and passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 64 years by his side in Palmdale, California.Ray was born in Los Angeles, California.  He served his country in the Army Air Corp, received the WWll 'victory' medal,...

Florence Elaine Parks

Florence Elaine Parks

Sep 8, 2024

Testimonials:

Kareen Garcia, (Caretaker)

When I met your mother my first thought was that she was a strong woman. But with time, I

found that she was very kind and independent woman. My favorite memory of us was our

Hamburger Fridays, she loved them so much, but no tomatoes and only Mayo.

Margaret Wolfe( Sister)

Too many memories she was always there for me especially when...

DOROTHY PETERSON

DOROTHY PETERSON

Sep 1, 2024

Dorothy C. Peterson, passed away quietly in her sleep on September 1, 2024 at her daughter, Robyn’s home in Tehachapi, Ca. Dorothy was the daughter of the late John and Grace of San Pedro, Ca. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, William and her beloved son, Larry Richard Rodriques .

Dorothy attended San Pedro High School and...

GORDON HANSON

GORDON HANSON

Aug 30, 2024

Gordon Wayne Hanson, 74, of Lancaster, California, passed away on August 30 th , in Lancaster, CA. 

Son of Dorothy Jeanette Shekleton (Hove) and Harris Gordon Hanson, he was born July 9, 1950, in Waukon Iowa. He grew up with his older brother Duane and his parents on a small farm on the western edge of Allamakee County, IA, near the...

Doris Stevenson

Doris Stevenson

Aug 26, 2024

Doris Steveson (Burchett), born August 3, 1930 - passed August 26, 2024 

Born in Illinois and moved to Lancaster, California where she became a lifelong resident.

Preceding her in death are her mother and father; husband, Kenneth Stevenson; sons, Eugene Burchett, Charles (Chuckie) Burchett, and Rick (Ricky) Burchett; and daughter, Deborah Peltier.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Lois) Burchett, Kevin Burchett,...

Jesse I. Parker

Jesse I. Parker

Aug 21, 2024

Jesse Ivan Parker, age 58, from Lancaster, CA., passed away on August 21, 2024. Born on May 24, 1966, Jesse lived a life characterized by his passion for basketball and his deep love for his family. His dedication and service were evident in all aspects of his life. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force,...

FRANK AZZARITI

FRANK AZZARITI

Aug 14, 2024

Frank Azzariti was born September 19, 1942 in Bronx, New York to Vincenzo and Fanny Azzariti. Frank graduated from Antelope Valley High School, and served in the Army National Guard Reserves. He married Norma Jean Duggins March 25, 1966. They were united in marriage for 51 years and had two Children; Phyllis Wittig and Vincenzo Azzariti. 

Frank worked in the LA...

ANGELINA LOSBANEZ

ANGELINA LOSBANEZ

Aug 12, 2024

Angelina “Angie” Los Banez was a loving and devoted mother, wife, lola (grandmother), sister and aunt. Angelina was born on June 5, 1954 in Makati City, Philippines to Pablo and Iluminada De Guzman. She passed away in the comfort of her home in the early morning of August 12, 2024. She is survived by her husband David Los Banez; children,...

Kelle Navelda Wise

Kelle Navelda Wise

Jul 29, 2024

Kelle Navelda Dorsey was born on July 26, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward Eugene Dorsey and Velma Marie Phipps.Kelle graduated from Patterson Cooperative high school in 1978 and attended Wilberforce University. She joined the United States Air Force in January 1980, where she specialized as a Telecommunications Operations Specialist (Sgt).Kelle met the love of her life, Kirt E. Wise...

Gordon Wayne Vance, Sr

Gordon Wayne Vance, Sr

Jul 25, 2024

Gordon Wayne Vance Sr. was born on December 30, 1934, to Charlie Vance and Mabel Tiffany in Topeka, Kansas. 

Gordon joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953 and fought in the Korean War for his country. On foreign soil, he found himself fighting for our freedom. He will be a hero forever. 

Gordon is survived by his children Gordon W. Vance...

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