Torrance, CA Obituaries

Leilani Harper Bernal passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 3, having been born on May 26, 2023.

Julie Ann Wichmann Huerta passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Julie Ann Wichmann Huerta was born on June 19, 1958, and was a resident of Torrance, California.

Sujata Pradeep Deshmukh passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on December 9, 1947, and residing in Manhattan Beach, California.

Frederick Stevens Hencken Jr. passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 74, having been born on July 24, 1951. He was a resident of Torrance, California.

Frances Carlson Krebs passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 91. Born February 14, 1935, Frances was a resident of Torrance, California.

Anna Akemi Ragle passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 85; born April 3, 1941, Anna lived in Lawndale, California.

Maria Catalina Pineda passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 71. Maria Catalina Pineda was born on February 13, 1955, and was a resident of Los Angeles, California.

Dolores Anne Charroux passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on April 29, 1935, in Calumet, Michigan, Dolores lived in Torrance, California.

Satinder Kumar Chopra, age 78, passed on May 23, 2026; born April 20, 1948, Satinder was a resident of Culver City, California. Visitation will be held at Pacific Crest Crematory, 2701 182nd Street...

Louie Villegas Jr. passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 53. Louie was a resident of Hawthorne, California. A Celebration of Life and Reception will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, Ri...

James William Somers passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84, and was a resident of Carson, California. A Memorial Service will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, Rice Center, 5310 Torr...

David Peter Matosky passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 78, and was a resident of Torrance, California. A Graveside Service will be held at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S Sepulveda Blvd, Lo...

Gary Francis Smith passed on May 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Gary was born on November 29, 1943, and was a resident of Palos Verdes Estates, California.

Mary Connie Ruiz passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on January 31, 1939, and was a resident of South Gate, California. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptio...

Alfonso Amezquita 1937 – 2026 Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Alfonso Amezquita, quien partió a los 88 años rodeado del amor de su familia. Alfonso fue un hombre de pocas palabr...

Marsha Yvonne Menchaca passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77, having been born on June 25, 1948, in California. Marsha lived in Hawthorne, California.

Barbara Louise Zamzow passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on February 16, 1932, Barbara lived in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Dr. Angelita “Ging” Santos Beredo Canullas, age 75, of Torrance, California, passed away after a courageous battle on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 26, 1950 in Kidap...

Yogendra Ramnikrai Thakar passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 6, 1944, Yogendra Ramnikrai Thakar was a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Samuel Price Knecht, “Sam,” age 38 of Playa del Rey, California, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2026. He was born in Colorado on January 12, 1986 and raised by his loving parents, Luke and Jeanne (née...

Sharon Jean Groves, age 88, passed on May 12, 2026; she was born on September 29, 1937, in Ohio, and resided in San Pedro, California. Visitation will be held at Halverson-Stone & Myers Mortuary, 1...

Ato Kamau Bonds passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 53, having been born on November 17, 1972, and residing in Redondo Beach, California.

Torrance resident Donna Marie Sanford passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on February 15, 1956, in Los Angeles to Eddie and Iva Encinas, Donna was raised in the Silver Lake ...

Ana Patricia Carcamo falleció el 9 de mayo de 2026, a los 62 años de edad; nació el 17 de junio de 1963 en Sociedad, El Salvador. La visitación se llevará a cabo en Halverson-Stone & Myers Mortuary...

Joy Marie Rickman passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Joy was born on June 5, 1947, and was a resident of Torrance, California.

Charlene Helena Margareth Lescord passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 58. Charlene lived in Torrance, California.

Edward Albert Banfield passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Visitation will be held at Halverson-Stone & Myers Mortuary, 1223 Cravens Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, US, on May 16, 2026, from 9:00 am...

Avalon Moll was 102 years and 10 days old when she passed away peacefully at her home in Hawthorne, California on March 22, 2026. She was born in Ellis, Kansas on March 12, 1924, and married her high...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and preacher Jim Glen Buhrman (92). Jim’s life was full of faith, service, and devotion to others before...

Kobe Christopher Clemons passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 26. Kobe was a resident of Gardena, California.

Gary "Gig" Swanson passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 77. Gary “Gig” Swanson lived his life quietly, simply, and exactly as he intended. Never married and without children, he built a life centered...

Peter Salinas passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 92, and was a resident of Hawthorne, California. A viewing will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, White & Day Center, 901 Torrance ...

Helen Eva Lagios, 84, of Torrance, CA, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, Helen was the daughter of the late Charles an...

Judy Ann Lovold passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 24, 1942, in Illinois, Judy lived in Redondo Beach, California.

Sally Ann Bates passed on April 28, 2026, at the age of 76.

William - Windham passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 76.

Bruce Walter Bauer passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 9, 1945, Bruce lived in Torrance, California.

James Howard Lightfoot was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 3, 1944 to Vivian and George Lightfoot. He was the fourth of six children in the family. He passed peacefully in his home in Lomita, ...

Vasilios George Vassilaras passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 39.Vasilios was a resident of Lomita, California.

Catherine Mary Bundon was born in San Diego in 1957 to Henry F Bundon and Joan Myrvold both of whom were born in Canada. She was proud of her Canadian connection and referenced it often in conversatio...

Willie Albert Lloyd, affectionately known as Willie Albert or simply “AL”, was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 23rd, 1954. He was born to his mother, Alberta Lloyd and father Willie Floyd Hopso...

Scott Allan Tierney passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 53.

David Henry Stark was born on July 27, 1944 in Inglewood, California. He grew up in the City of Hawthorne, CA where he attended public elementary and secondary schools. An inquisitive and dedicated yo...

Richard Anthony Ford, 83, passed on April 20, 2026; he was born October 30, 1942 in Chicago Illinois, and was a resident of Redondo Beach, California. The Visitation will be held at The Church of J...

Charles Matthew Seymour, age 77, passed on April 18, 2026; born March 14, 1949, he was a resident of Rolling Hills, California. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, Rice Ce...

Erlinda Martin Powe, 77, passed on April 16, 2026. Born in the Philippines, Erlinda was a resident of Carson, California. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, Rice Center, ...

Rashmi Rita Raj (née Brij) Rashmi Rita Raj, age 71, of Redondo Beach, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born in Fiji, Rashmi grew up surrounded by family, culture, and community. It was there ...

Byron Eugene Stefferud passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 78; he was born on April 23, 1947, and was a resident of Redondo Beach, California.

Richard Edward Baeuchler passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on October 11, 1945, Richard was a resident of Manhattan Beach, California.

George Christopher Auletta passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on February 14, 1960, George was a resident of Lawndale, California.