Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Oct 7, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

Family, friends—and a great many animals—are mourning the passing of Renee Dea Weber (Rischar). She came into the world 18 January 1965 at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, CA, and left it on 5 October 2024 at Antelope Valley Hospital due to complications from congestive heart failure. She left the world in the same place she entered it, and she...

Oct 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christine M. Kozlowski, who departed this world on October 1, 2024, at the age of 71. Christine called Simi Valley and Lancaster, California, her homes. 

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who are grateful for the moments they shared. 

No services will be held. 

Sep 29, 2024

In loving memory of,

Mercedes Marie Fink, 79 years old.



Born Mercedes Marie Daigle on December 4, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born to Howard and Henrietta Daigle.

Loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter.

She passed away September 29, 2024, in Lancaster, California.

She met her loving husband Ronald Fink Sr, in New Orleans, Louisiana. They married in January...

Sep 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Abelardo H. Mendez Sosa, of Rosamond, California. He passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. Abelardo was born on November 20, 1960, to Abelardo Mendez and Odilia Sosa in Guatemala. People fondly knew him as Abel, Abelito and El Chaparro. After living most of his childhood in Guatemala, he moved...

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,...

Sep 17, 2024

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...

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,...

Sep 11, 2024

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...

Sep 7, 2024

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Aug 17, 2024

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...

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,...