Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Mar 10, 2018

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Mar 1, 2018

Ronald David (Ronnie) Katz was born June 24th, 1954. The 2nd of 4 children born to Alfred and Diane Braverman Katz. He grew up, along with his siblings, Sharon, Neil and Jeffrey in Brooklyn, NY and attended Hebrew school, Brooklyn Tech and Brooklyn College, obtaining a Bachelor Degree in Education in 1977. Ron also spent many summers attending and working...

Feb 27, 2018

Frank J. Rustuen passed away February 27th at the age of 93. Frank is survived by his brother Iver & Mary Rustuen of Long Beach Ca, son John & Cindy Rustuen of Rosamond Ca, daughter Cherie & Phillip Robbins of Lowell Arkansas. Grandchildren Monique Rustuen of Littlerock Ca, Travis & Kristina Rustuen of Rosamond Ca, Cody Rustuen and Kaitlynn Regan...

Feb 23, 2018

Walter Scott “Scot” Binns Jr., 76 Walter “Scot” Binns Jr, husband of Patricia A. Binns of Quartz Hill, California, passed away peacefully, in the company of family, on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born July 14, 1941, in San Pedro, California, a son of Walter Scott Binns Sr. and Peggy Binns. Scot attended San Pedro High School and graduated...

Feb 20, 2018

Salvatore “Rick” Montebello went home to heaven on February 20, 2018, at the age of 59. Rick was born in Queens, NY. He lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, for 10 years, before moving to Lancaster, California in 2005. In 1997, he married Celeste and they enjoyed 21 years together. They had two beautiful children together: Andrew, 16, and Matthew, 14....

Feb 20, 2018

Phillip Earl Johnson Phillip was born in San Fernando, California to Leslie and Mabel Johnson on July 27, 1938 and passed away in Lancaster, California on February 20, 2017 at the age of 79 1/2. He has lived in the Antelope Valley for 68 years, majority of those on the Eastside. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,...

Feb 8, 2018

Wilma Lea Skeen went to meet her Lord on February 8 in Tehachapi, CA at the age of 86, losing her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Wilma was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on September 3, 1931 to William Sherman and Myrtle (Taylor) Raney. She made her way to California in 1950, finally settling in Mojave where she called home for 48...

Feb 6, 2018

Carol Sue Testerman Born November 27th, 1939 in Elk City, OK, passed away February 6th, 2018 in Lancaster, CA. Carol grew up in Southern California graduating from Desert High School in Edwards, CA. She is survived by two children: Kimberly Ford and Scott Testerman as well as three grandchildren: Casey Ford, Cole Ford, and Kira Ford all of whom she...

Feb 6, 2018

Ward, Ernestine Elaine, RN “Tina”, age 85, Palmdale, CA. passed away February 6, 2018 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Tina was born February 28, 1932 in Oakland, CA. to Ernest and Kathryn (Jordan) Hyatt. She received her nursing degree from San Francisco State University and as of this year she held her nursing credentials for...

Feb 2, 2018

OBITUARY On Hong 79 of Lancaster, California, passed away on Friday February 2, 2018, peacefully in his sleep. The funeral service will be held at 9AM on Friday February 9, 2018 at 2042 Avenue K7, Lancaster, California (661) 341-8943 and (661) 341-8788. Khmer Buddhist monks will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 9AM on Monday February 12, 2018 at...

Feb 2, 2018

“Rosie”, age 77, Palmdale, passed away February 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1940 in Boston, Mass to John and Louise (Sheehan) Magner. She graduated from Braintree High School in 1957 where she was a member of the “Braintree Warriors” Drum and Bugle Corps Color Guard; she also played and lettered in basketball and field...

Jan 30, 2018

Interment at Lancaster Cemetery Born Jacklin Christine Kristof February 22, 1953 in Lancaster to Betty and Kris Kristof. Passed into God's hands January 30, 2018. She is survived by son Kristopher Kristof (wife Tammy) of Lancaster; Sisters Lee Ann White St. Anne, Missouri, Diana Reyes Wenatchee, Washington; Lindarae LaRocca, Lodi, California and Brothers Ed Gerrard Sandy Utah Alex Gerrard Lampasas,Texas,...

Jan 24, 2018

Jones, Raymond Lee, Colonel, USAF (Ret), 1991 Born, June 21, 1934, passed away January 24, 2018 Honorary Fellow, Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Long time flight and academic Instructor at The Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. The "Raymond L.Jones Award:" in honor of Col. Raymond L. Jones and jointly established by the Test Pilot School and the Society of...

Jan 24, 2018

Suzanne Marie Hargrove It is with great sadness that the family of Suzanne Hargrove of Onyx, CA announces her passing on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018. Suzanne Marie Hargrove was born to Joseph and Kathleen (Heckathorn) Bondar on January 4, 1954. Suzanne grew up in Simi Valley, CA and attended Belwood Elementary, Valley View Jr. High, Simi High and graduated from...

Jan 13, 2018

James “Jim” Harold Bolander Born June 29, 1925 in Del Rapids, South Dakota and adopted by James and Susan “Meme” Bolander. He passed away on January 13, 2018 at home, peacefully, with his children at his side. Jim was a 22-year veteran serving in the Navy, Army, Army Air Corps and Air Force. During this time he served in both...

Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

Ruth Thompson Garrison Born August 24th, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH., passed away January 12th, 2018 in Lancaster, CA. Ruth grew up in Southern Ohio and graduated from Western High School in Latham, Ohio. She lived in the Antelope Valley from 1983-1996 and again from 2009 – 2018. She is survived by: three brothers, Carl Thompson Jr., Donald Thompson, Gary Thompson;...

Jan 11, 2018

Oshel, Warren Wesley June 1, 1922 – January 11, 2018 Warren Wesley Oshel was born in Gardner, Kansas on June 1, 1922 to Omar Ivo Oshel and Edna Maree Dana. He had two brothers Dale Dana Oshel and Loren Leslie Oshel. He passed away peacefully on January 11, 2018 in Lancaster, California. He was 95. Warren was married to Georgia...