Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

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

“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...

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...

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...

Jan 10, 2018

Jan 8, 2018

Rosana Guzman Madariaga was a beloved daughter, mother, mother-in law, grandma, sister and tía. Rosana was survived by her mother Trinidad Madariaga, her four daughters Adriana Tabibzadeh (spouse Shahin Tabibzadeh) Ashley Gonzalez (spouse Alex Gonzalez) Jasmine Ogle (spouse Junaid Olge) and Dominique Hughes; her siblings Lorena Madariaga and Juan Madariaga; her three grand daughters Stacy Gonzalez, Anastasia Gonzalez and Siena...

Jan 5, 2018

Loving, wise and beautiful, Karen Mirafuentes Elliott. 73, dies January 5, 2018 at her home after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born on September 23, 1944, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, as the oldest child of Loreano Mirafuentes and Barcelisa Mirafuentes (Dellatan), Karen spent her early years in Hawaii and Japan. Karen married her high school sweetheart, Bill (Col. USAF,...

Jan 4, 2018

Maria Luisa Renteria (1943-2018) Maria Luisa was born Maria Luisa Lopez on May 27, 1942 to Beda Mora and Alejo Lopez in San Bernardo, Durango, Mexico. Maria Luisa entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 4, 2018 in Long Beach, CA, United States; she was 74yrs young. During Maria Luisa's lifetime, she traveled extensively throughout Mexico emigrating to the United...

Jan 2, 2018

Thomas K Connolly, 64, son of Gerald and Agnes Connolly was born on December 3, 1953 and passed away January 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife Ann, sons Jonathan and Benjamin, sisters Mary (Doug) Harms, Kathy (Larry) Piumbroeck, Leeni (Bill) Beckman, Patti (Monte) Willkom, and Sharon (Tim) Neer; Sisters-In-Law Sue (Steve) Reeverts, Cathy, Amy(Kent) Christen, Patti (Mark) Olsen;...

Jan 1, 2018

LuVern Merlin Sorensen – Born in Yankton, South Dakota on September 4, 1940 and went to be with The Lord, His Wife Diane, and Grandson Jason on January 1, 2018. Proud Navy Man and then graduated from Bible Baptist College in Springfield, MO. Served as Missionary in Tokyo, Japan and then Pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Palmdale, CA. Retired...

Dec 28, 2017

Alfredo Ramírez-Tello is survived by his wife Maria and his children, Martha, Tony, Ruby and Raul. Although he had a tough beginning where he experienced loneliness and distrusts, his guard once brought down, allowed for those of us who had the privileged to be close to him to experience the love and tenderness that he had to give. He was...

Dec 27, 2017

Joseph James Lopez, Sr., 64, died Dec. 27, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. Joseph Lopez was born April 21, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ramon E. and Josephine M. Lopez. Joseph was friendly and was known for his patriotic spirit and would enjoy spending time at the beach or listening to Tejano music. Joseph served in the United...

Dec 27, 2017

Cecilia Trujillo murio en Diciembre 27, 2017. Cecilia murio a la edad de 17 anos atropellada por un carro mientras caminaba por la banqueta rumbo a su casa. Nacio en Guatemala en Abril 12, 2000. A la edad de 7 anos sus padres trajeron a ella y en aquel entonces a sus unicos hermanos Eduardo y Erick a radicar a...