All Obituaries

James Joseph Ashen, DDS August 24, 1929 – August 18, 2021 Sacramento, California In the presence of our Lord and Savior, free from pain, James J. Ashen, DDS, was reunited after 27 years with his beloved and world travel partner Patricia (Patti) Smith on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. His two daughters and eldest son were at his bedside. James was born to Clyde H. Ashen and Loretto R. Sullivan on August 24, 1929, in Santa Ana, CA. James was preceded in death by his sisters, Bernadine...

Elton “Big Al” Edward Fong, was a family man through and through. He accomplished his mission in life to bring family together, and instilled early on in his now adult-aged children, “Blood is thicker than water.”   He taught his four children and eight grandchildren the values of hard work, grit, and integrity. The example and installation of these values onto his children is evident in their many personal and professional accomplishments. All have become...

Lawrence “Larry” Parker    Larry passed away peacefully at his Newport Beach home on Sept. 12.  His wife, Gloria, several of his adult children, daughters-in-law and son-in-law and grandchildren were at his side.   Larry was born and raised in Detroit, where he attended St. Benedict’s School.  He graduated from Loyola University in Los Angeles, and began a long, successful career as an insurance agent and financial planner in Southern...

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Annabel Garcia (Sauceda) was born on January 17, 1962, to Melaquias and Mary Lou Garcia (Sanchez) in Orange County, California. She is the youngest of a total of five brothers and sisters. She was preceded in life by her siblings Melaquias Jr, Ernesto (Ernie), Vivian Joann, and Betty. She is survived by her eldest sister Betty Garcia. Despite being the youngest she was fiercely independent, maturity beyond her age mixed in with just a bit of rebel. However, independent she will forever...

Rosalie Dianne Ricci Rosalie Ricci passed away September 23, 2021. Rosalie was born in Pomona, CA on April 8, 1940. She was a graduate of San Jose State University, BA and California State University Long Beach, MA. She went on to be an educator in the Santa Ana School District. She later “retired” to raise her children and help her husband of 52 years, build a successful business. Rosalie was active in the Church and had a passion for gardening, tennis and her friends. Her...

Sandra Louise Aarvig was always thought of as God’s version of superwoman. She was the most loving and loyal daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife. Her and Richard Aarvig were married for 58 wonderful years. They lived a full life together as active members of their parish Blessed Sacrament, hardly ever missing service unless it was to go camping or create beautiful memories with family. She passed in her home surrounded by family, holding the hand of her beloved...

The Visitation service will be LIVE via ZOOM Meeting ID: 872 9797 0871 Passcode: 355209     Lydia Porras, age 71, of Santa Ana, California  passed away  September 08,2021. Lydia was born July 31,1950 in Ysleta, Texas to the late Sabas R. and Petra P. Porras. She was raised in California. A beloved mother and grandmother who will be missed by her family and friends and all that knew her. She enjoyed reading books and talking to her sisters on the phone for hours....

Jean Audré Balsamo passed away peacefully surrounded by family, five dogs, and two kittens on July 11, 2021, nine days after celebrating her 86th birthday with a raucous family party. Born July 2,1935 to Gerald (d. 1942) and Gertrude (d.1985) Ratelle, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. During high school, her family moved to Torrington, CT where she graduated from Torrington High School in 1953.  Audré was an animal lover and often brought home stray dogs, much to her...

Edward J. Farrell, Sr. February 4, 1961-August 31, 2021     Edward J Farrell, Sr. went home to God on August 31, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born in 1961 in New York, New York to Mary Ann and Robert B. Farrell, later moving to Anaheim, California where he was raised with his three siblings.    In Anaheim, Ed attended Saint Anthony’s Catholic Elementary School. He later attended Servite High School where he lettered in football and baseball. In 1978, his...