Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Apr 10, 2016

Remedios (Remy) Calimlim was born on April 10, 1933 in Asingan Pangasinan, Philippines the youngest daughter of Juan & Petronila Garcia, and passed away April 10, 2016 on her 83rd birthday in Camarillo, California. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Calimlim and survived by her daughter Jeannette Morrison, grandchildren Stephanie, Shane, Justin, Jeremy and Danielle. She has...

Apr 9, 2016

Mary Anne “Sam” Shaw was born February 27, 1932 in Tampa, Florida to Major Thomas Byrd Sparkman and Christine Whidden. She grew up in Tampa, Florida and earned a Bachelor’s degree in 1955 from the University of Florida, and Teaching Credentials in 1975 from California State University Northridge. She married Dale Jean Shaw in August, 1956 in Tampa, Florida, who...

Apr 9, 2016

Price, Nolan born October 6, 1924 in Green River, WY to John W. Price and Letha Hamby passed away unexpected on April 9, 2016 in Lancaster, CA. Nolan served in the US Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. He served again when he was drafted for the Korean War. He was an active member of...

Apr 7, 2016

Born July 22, 1943 in South Gate, California, Passed April 7, 2016 in Lancaster, California. Nicholas grew up in Burbank, California and went to Notre Dame High School. He was in the Army Reserve, and lived in the Antelope Valley for 29 years. Nicholas was a Supervisor Appraiser for the L.A County Assessor. His hobbies were, fishing, surfing, gardening, and...

Apr 5, 2016

Cleofas Eugene Martinez was born on September 14, 1941 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Cleofas G. and Gertrude Martinez. He passed away on April 5, 2016 in Lancaster, California at the age of 74. He moved to Ontario, California at an early age and enthusiastically participated in sports (especially football and baseball) throughout his High School and College years....

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Mar 17, 2016

Darla Buckley, our loving mother, was called home unexpectedly on March 17th, 2016. She was born on May 18th, 1938 in Anadarko, OK. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband Claude along with her eldest son, Jerry (Buddy) Buckley. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister. Jackie...

Mar 17, 2016

Matta Pearl Whitten, “Aunt Mut,” 86, born May 10, 1929 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away at home in Lancaster, California, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Matta worked at Winchell's Donut House and made many wonderful friends during her years there. Preceded in death by her husband, William Cecil Whitten. She is survived by her loving brother, Odis Neeley, her dear...

Mar 17, 2016

Born March 19, 1944 in Albuquerque, N.M, passed away on March 17, 2016 in Palmdale, California. Patricia grew up in Kentucky and Arizona, she went to Arizona State University. Patricia lived in the Antelope Valley for 31 years, her hobbies were travelling and computers. She was awarded "Best Teacher of the Year" in Lakenheath, England. Patricia is survived by her...

Mar 10, 2016

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Mar 3, 2016

Astrid Santarelli, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born in Aal, Norway on March 13, 1945. She grew up in Aal and studied accounting in Oslo. When she was 21, she travelled to America to visit her sister, Kristine Lirhus and work for a year to earn enough to return to Norway but instead, she stayed in...

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Feb 17, 2016

Bill stepped into the presence of Jesus last Wednesday after being on Hospice care for a week. He fought a valiant fight against a variety of illnesses since April 2015. He was greatly loved by all congregations that he served. He left a wonderful spiritual legacy for family and friends to follow. Survived by Wife, Rebecca. Daughter, Cheryl Shiplett (...

Feb 13, 2016

Feb 9, 2016

Christopher Eddie Martinez Born January 02, 1929 Ignacio, Colorado. Christopher passed away February 09, 2016 at his home in Rosamond, California; he was surrounded by most of his immediate family after a long fight with heart failure. He was proud to have served in the Korean War, US Army. During his lifetime he lived in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and...