In Loving Memory Of
Roylee Ruth Fernandes
December 08, 1959 - July 14, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Peggy Joyce Falconer
September 26, 1938 - July 29, 2025
Peggy Joyce Falconer, age 86, passed away July 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and caretakers. She was born in Bradford, Arkansas on September 26, 1938, to George and Nora (Prysock) Anselmi.
Peggy was a long-time resident of Ontario, California where she built a life filled with family, friendship and community. Peggy expressed herself through drawing and writing. She was talented and crafty, though she’d never admit it. Her creativity showed up in the doodled smiley faces, stars, and hearts that decorated her greeting cards, and in the personalized poems she included in them. She never missed an occasion to send a card—birthdays, holidays, or just because. With fingers full of jewelry, she shared her individuality. With phone calls on speaker, she showed her love for others. She had the gift of gab and never turned down a call, often chatting for hours with friends and family about anything and everything. Peggy volunteered at the Ontario senior center, calling the “shut-ins” to brighten their day with a friendly voice and caring heart. She had a way of making people feel remembered and loved. Visiting Grandma’s house meant being gifted with enough trust to do practically anything. She could spot a second hand-deal before you knew she was even looking for one. She believed a good bargain was its own special victory.
Peggy was a fun and loving mother, grandmother, devoted wife, caring sister and friend. Her greatest joy was quality time spent with family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents George and Nora Anselmi; her brothers Raymond and Jimmy Anselmi, her sister Betty Bramlett, her husband Ivan Seth Falconer; her son Anthony Smith, her daughter in law Michelle Smith and her 3 great-grandchildren Gatlin Robert Smith, Wesson Michael Smith and Julia Marie Smith.
Peggy is survived by her sons Michael Smith and Stan Smith; her daughter-in-law Tracy Smith; her grandchildren Samantha (Nicolas) Canter, Cody (Jenna) Smith, Kyle (Bailey) Smith, Sydney Smith; her great-grandchildren Henry Cody Smith, Rossi Anne Smith and another on the way; many nieces, nephews and dear friends who will miss her deeply.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Rennee Grijalva
September 26, 1946 - July 20, 2025
Rennee Grijalva (née Orduño), age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2025, in Ontario, California. She was a resident of Montclair, California for 48 years. Born on September 26, 1946, in Douglas, Arizona, Rennee was a proud graduate of Douglas High School, Class of 1965. She carried the values and spirit of her hometown with her throughout her life. As a newlywed, she relocated to California in February 1967. She was first a homemaker and later became an instructional aide for the Chino Unified School District. Over the course of 45 years, she touched countless lives at both the elementary and high school levels with her steady presence and commitment to supporting students and teachers alike. Rennee’s life was rooted in love for her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Enrique Grijalva; her daughter, Annette Hernandez; son-in-law, Manuel Hernandez; and grandsons Dominic and Jacob Grijalva. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Enrique O. Grijalva. Outside of work and family, Rennee found joy in simple pleasures that brought beauty and warmth into everyday life. She had a strong passion for sewing. She spent countless hours creating clothing, dolls, and even Halloween costumes for those she loved. She was also interested in gardening and cultivated a vibrant space that reflected her nurturing spirit. A lifelong fan of The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, their music often filled her home with melody and memories. Her aƯection for cats was well known among those close to her, as was the deep value she placed on friendship. A funeral service will be held at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California on August 14, 2025. Rennee’s legacy lives on through the many lives she enriched with kindness and quiet strength. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Beth’s Furry Friends, or a charity of your choice, in memory of Rennee.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Jane Ellen Cushing
October 26, 1947 - June 25, 2025
Jane (Janie) Ellen Cushing, 77, of Upland, CA passed away on June 25.
Born and raised in Colusa, CA, Janie attended Colusa High School where her mother was the Physical Education teacher. For her advanced studies, Janie attended Chico State College where she obtained a BS in Education, proudly donned the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority letters and met her husband of 56 years, Paul (Rusty) Cushing.
After graduation, Janie and Rusty moved to Upland, CA where Janie began working for Carnelian Elementary School. Carnelian was the beginning of Janie’s 32-year-long, fulfilling career in education teaching second and third graders.
Post retirement, Janie enjoyed volunteering at the Lewis Family Playhouse and frequently visited the San Diego Zoo. She was a zoo club member, WWF donor and panda adorer. Janie and Rusty were longtime season ticket holders for the Anaheim Angels. The friends they made over the years in Section 520 will miss them greatly. Most of all, she enjoyed cheering from the stands at her grandchildren Chad and Mallory’s many activities.
Janie is preceded in death by her husband Rusty Cushing and her parents Francis and Frances White. Janie is survived by her son Paul (Joy) Cushing, grandchildren Chad and Mallory, brother Jim (Cynthia) White, sister Ann Hughes, sister-in-law Cheryl Stebor and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on July 15 at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow at DoubleTree Hilton Claremont.
The Cushing family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janie’s name to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation at: alphagammadeltafoundation.org/donate and/or the San Diego Zoo wildlife alliance at: give.sandiegozoo.org.
Susie Sermeno
July 9th, 1943 - June 17th, 2025
Our beloved Susie went to be with the lord and the love of her life, Rudy Sermeno on June 17th, 2025. Susie is survived by her daughter Barbara Sermeno , Grandchildren Fernando, Delilah and Samara Gonzales. As well as her great grandchildren Nevaeh and Rudy Gonzales. Alongside lots of family and friends. Susie was very kind hearted, giving , had an amazing sense of humor and loved to dance while listening to her oldies. She will be loved and missed by many.
Her services will be held on
July 14, 2025 at Hermosa chapel in Colton CA from 9:30AM to 11:30AM
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