Lupe Mendoza

October 3, 1939 - February 29, 2020

Lupe Gurrola Mendoza
October 30, 1939 - February 29, 2020
Born in Riverside, CA to Cleofus and Cruz Gurrola. Survived by her husband Manuel G. Mendoza, daughter Salinda Padilla and husband Jesse Padilla, son Manuel Mendoza Jr and wife Gheiza Mendoza, grandchildren Ryan, Jacob and Mikayla Mabie, Katherine and Hannah Beth Mendoza, step-grandchildren Addisen and Caiden Padilla and Jessica  Rosales , sister Mary Sullivan and many, many nieces and nephews.  She was proceeded in death by her parents Cruz and Cleofus Gurrola, sisters Frances Zamora and Josephina Gurrola, brothers Juan, Ysidro, Feliz, Joe "Blobby", Manuel, and Jesse Gurrola.  The Family would like to thank Belmont Hospice for their outstanding care and attention to her needs.  Services will be held Thursday March 19, 2020 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Riverside, CA, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. and mass immediately following at 10:00 a.m.  Reception to follow at the Elks Lodge at 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA.  A private burial will be scheduled at a later date. 

Juan Carlos A Guastavino

April 24, 1936 - February 27, 2020

Lori Lavonne Carr

February 3, 1959 - February 27, 2020

Jeffery Leon Reynolds

September 17, 1965 - February 26, 2020

Eunice Gunn

October 7, 1957 - February 26, 2020

Melissa Lopez

June 24, 1982 - February 26, 2020

John Kaptain Jr

November 3, 1943 - February 25, 2020

John was born in Stamford, Connecticut to parents John Peter Kaptain, Sr. and Edith Ann Kaptain. He grew up in nearby Darien, attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and earned the rank of Captain while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Universally loved by family and friends, he is survived by his sister Donna, his first wife Nancy Hubin Kaptain, his twin boys -- Jeffrey and David -- and their wives, his wife and soulmate Pamela Kaptain, and five beautiful grandkids.  

Leroy Allen Pikop

January 15, 1937 - February 25, 2020

Doraldine Flora

May 19, 1944 - February 25, 2020

Richard Glenn Crowther Sr

November 29, 1939 - February 24, 2020

Pearl Marie Fisher Estrada

May 7, 1941 - February 23, 2020

Oralia Lopez

December 15, 1944 - February 23, 2020

Arlene Caro Jones 

November 30, 1956 - February 22, 2020

Joan Faith Knoles

April 8, 1937 - February 22, 2020

Obituary

Mrs. Joan Faith Knoles, age 83, passed at

Loma Linda Medical Center
Murrieta, CA, on Saturday, March 22, 2020.
The cause was complications from a heart attack.

Born in Torrance CA she lived in LA County and worked at multiple jobs prior to moving to Paso Robles where she took a job at Acme Vial until retirement.

Joan was preceded in death by her son Robert and spouse, Jack Knoles.

Joan Knoles birth date was April 8, 1937. Her parents Howard and Edith Owen raised a family of three. She had an older sister Shirley and younger brother Howard nick named “Fritz”. The three siblings all attended Torrance high school. Joan’s extracurricular activities included her church,
singing and figure skating.

She married Maurice and had three boys Gregory, Robert and Kevin.  After divorcing Maurice she met Jack Knoles. The two married, she then had 5 additional boys, Kenneth, Donald, Pat, Jack, Christopher and one daughter Marry.

Life was challenging in many new unforeseen aspects, however everybody found a way to cope with those challenges.  The two families created a singular family bond that remains undeniably sound to date.

As parents, both, Joan and Jack made sure to include the children in fun activities such as fishing, camping and exploring vacation destinations like Lake Tahoe, Clearlake and the Grand Canyon.

Joan and Jack moved to Paso Robles over 30 years ago. Annually Paso host the California Mid State Fair. One of her favorite times of the year was when the fair returned to town. She really enjoyed going to the fair seeing big names in concert, like, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and Loretta Lynn  just to name a few. Within a short drive from Paso, both Joan and Jack often enjoyed fishing, boating and camping at Lake Nascimento and San Antonio.

After retiring, her and Jack returned to southern California moving to Sun City. They both wanted to be nearer all family members.

One of the greatest joys of her life was all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren.  It always highlighted her day when they would come to visit. She also was a devoted Dodger fan. She and Jack attended many baseball games together and always watched her Dodger games on TV when she could.

A special & memorial remark

Joan and Jack will be together once again.

A private interment will be held at Riverside National Cemetery.

Jose Gustavo Arellano Lira

06/01/1922 - 02/21/2020

Mary Moore

November 21, 1940 - February 21, 2020

With our heavy hearts we announce the death of Mary Cecilia Moore, born November 21, 1940 and passed February 21, 2020 at home with her family by her side, after her long battle with cancer. She is survived by her 5 children, Rickie Pulce, Jeffrey Pulce, Christine Pulce Attridge, Donnie Pulce Jr. and Cynthia Moore, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

Victoria Ann Hernandez

August 14, 1969 - February 20, 2020

David Daniel Villavicencio

May 8, 1945 - February 20, 2020

David D. Villavicencio was born on May 8, 1945 in San Bernardino to Ismael and Paula Villavicencio. He passed away on February 19, 2020.

He attended school in Fontana and San Bernardino. He graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1963. He served in the Army in 1965 to 1967.

He graduated from San Bernardino Valley College in 1986 with his Associates of Science Degree.

He worked at Kaiser Steel in Fontana and California Steel Inc. where he retired in 2000.

David was married to Rachel for over 48 years. They divorced but Rachel still took good care of him especially in the last 2 years with the help of his daughters and grandchildren.  He lived with Rachel and his youngest daughter Jade Dell and her children.

David loved to make model planes, trains, and cars.  He loved to watch football with his grandson. 

David is survived by his former wife, Rachel Villavicencio, daughters, Tammy Russell, Desiree Sauceda, and Jade Dell. His grandchildren Michael and Nicholas Martinez, Cheyenne Sauceda, Lauren, Christa, and Kaylee Dell, and Christopher and Isabella Russell. His great grandchildren Nathaniel and Kassandra Martinez and Paul Nava. He is preceded in death by his father Ismael and Paula Villavicencio, sister Esmeralda and brothers Smiley and Daniel Villavicencio.

A private funeral will be held at Riverside National Cemetery with graveside services on March 12 at 2:15. A memorial/reception will be held later.

Carol Gailey 

November 5, 1952 - February 20, 2020

Vivian Oliveros

January 7, 1992 - February 19, 2020

Vivian Oliveros

January 7, 1992 - February 19, 2020

Irma Bautista

November 7, 1932 - February 19, 2020

Sonia Emilia Salas

January 25, 1954 - February 19, 2020

Sally Rose Acosta Hernandez

July 6, 1935 - February 19, 2020

Deanne Tara Dees

December 21, 1944 - February 18, 2020

Patrick William Whelchel

January 20, 1949 - February 18, 2020

Dwayne  El Baxter

August 14, 1967 - February 16, 2020

Jeffrey Collins

April 21, 1955 - February 16, 2020

Fred Clayton Crissinger Jr

October 1, 1941 - February 15, 2020

Martin Cabrales Hernandez

July 29, 1939 - February 14, 2020

Rosalind Jean Knight

February 27, 1957 - February 13, 2020

Jennifer Breeze 

April 17, 1940 - February 13, 2020

Jeffery Charles Oyler

February 22, 1972 - February 13, 2020

Luna Nina Amor Dammons

September 5, 2019 - February 12, 2020

Manuel Cardona

December 14, 1939 - February 12, 2020

Jennifer Willis

February 5, 1976 - February 12, 2020

Steven Sarnicola

September 21, 1956 - February 12, 2020

Thomas Anthony Elias

December 4, 1945 - February 11, 2020

Librada Montalvo

July 20 1931 - February 11, 2020

Thomas Francis McCarthy 

August 30, 1929 - February 11, 2020

Daniel Massagli

June 7, 1927 - February 11, 2020

Daniel Massagli, age 92 passed away at home February 11, 2020 surrounded by his family. 

Daniel was born on June 7, 1927 in Lucca, Italy.  He and his family crossed the Atlantic in 1930 to Ellis Island, NY where they settled in Perth Amboy, New Jersey at the beginning of the Great Depression. 

In 1943, Daniel contributed to the Second World War as a merchant marine shipping supplies for the war effort. Later he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps where he continued to serve towards the end of WWII.

Daniel moved to California in 1952 with his first wife Marie and 2 daughters Donna and Darlene.  He had a younger brother Marino “Ralph” Massagli who was his best friend and business partner.  He and Ralph ran 2 very successful patio businesses, Tru-Lok and California Patio from 1961 until they both retired in 1998.

Daniel married Judy Jane Buck on June 1, 1967 in Brea, CA.  Together they raised 5 children and enjoyed coaching soccer, attending their kids and grandkid’s sporting events and camping. Daniel and Judy spent 52 happy years together.

Daniel especially enjoyed hunting, fishing trips to Alaska and horseracing.  He also enjoyed bowling, golf, softball and trips to Las Vegas with his friends and family.  He was a long-time member and President of the Son’s of Italy. 

Daniel made an impression on every person he met with his sense of humor and mischievousness.  He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor and will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.  Daniel was truly one of a kind.

His eldest daughter Donna Prescott preceded Daniel in death.  He is survived by his wife Judy Massagli, his brother Ralph Massagli, 6 children (Darlene Deitz, Sharon Roberts, Doug Massagli, Susan Benson, Julie Reynolds and Nancy Adams), 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, a nephew and several cousins.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 9:00 am at Hillside Community Church at 5354 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 in the Community Center.

Rosario Pasco Aca-Ac

February 2, 1940 - February 11, 2020

Heather Marie Trott

August 21, 1997 - February 11, 2020

JohnPaul Trujillo

June 22, 1993 - February 11, 2020

Sarah Emily Woolley

May 31, 1929 - February 10, 2020

Mary Jane Hart

January 2, 1926 - February 9, 2020

Maria Escalera

January 1, 1923 - February 9, 2020

Maria De Los Angeles Cordero Escalera, age 97 when she passed away on Sunday, February 

9th, 2020. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and great grandmother up to four 

generations. Born In Minitas, Nayarit on January 1st, 1923 to her parents Ines Cordero and 

Isabell Avalos and later moving to the United States in 1971 with her husband Ubaldo Escalera 

Villa as well as her nine children, Jesus (Jessie) Escalera, Roberto (Flaco) Escalera, Hector 

Escalera, Ubaldina (Gina) Escalera-Samaniego, Arturo (Tury) Escalera, Maria Gallego, Enrique 

(Kiki) Escalera, Richard (Pancho) Escalera, and Rigoberto (Rigo) Escalera. Maria lived in the 

San Jacinto Valley for 49 years where she died peacefully from natural causes in her home she 

shared with her sons Enrique and Rigo as well as Rigo's wife, Shannon Escalera and kids 

Andres, Amanda, Miranda, and Nolan Escalera. She was a very strong, inspirational, and loving 

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woman but she was also so much more. She was well-loved by her family and everyone around 

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her, always a ray of light, always happy, and had the best smile in the room. She will be greatly 

missed, but as we all know she's in a better place and is finally reunited with the love of her life 

as well as some of her kids that have passed on. Until we meet again Abuelita, Te Quiero 

Mucho.

Billy Raye Walker 

August 3, 1954 - February 8, 2020

Ronald James Edward 

April 18, 1950 - February 8, 2020

Rosario Gass

September 27, 1926 - February 8, 2020

Rosario (Chayo) Gass

1926 – 2020
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister,
aunt, cousin, and friend.
Chayo was born at home in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico on
September 27, 1926, and died at home in Claremont, CA
on February 8, 2020.
As a young woman, she enjoyed her family and friends in
Mazatlán and built relationships to last a lifetime. She was
sent to boarding school in San Diego to learn English and
returned to Mazatlán with the intention of living her life
there. She opened a flower shop and enjoyed making floral
arrangements.
One summer, beautiful young Chayo fell in love with a
handsome American man, James Morton Gass, as he
vacationed in Mazatlán from California. "Mort" was the
love of her life. They married in the cathedral of Mazatlán in 1953 and had four children. They lived in
California in the early years, and in 1962 they went to Mazatlán to build and run a small family hotel on
the beach, the Bungalows San Luis. After a few years in Mexico, the family moved back to California. In
1967 they founded the California Association of Independent Business (CAIB) representing the
legislative interests of California’s small businesses in Sacramento.
Chayo was creative and artistic and always enjoyed painting. After retirement, she devoted time to a small
shop in Mazatlán where she painted in oil and acrylic and sold her work to locals and visitors alike. She
was featured in various art gallery shows and museums in Mazatlán and the USA under the name Rosario
Gass. In her retirement years, she spent her time between Claremont and Mazatlán, enjoying the best of
both worlds.
Chayo’s legacy is vast, diverse, and divine. She was smart, honest, good, down-to-earth, practical, kind,
and fun! She was interested in, and curious about, everything. She would proudly say “I am nosy. I love
being nosy.” Chayo had a great sense of humor.
She practiced her most intimate and basic values daily; Faith, Hope, Joy, and Love were her tenets. The
greatest was Love. She said that God is love and our only real responsibility in life is to love, God first,
then everyone else.
She lived a happy and full life until her perfect end and died peacefully and gracefully at home
surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by a huge, loving family, including her four children: Amy Mittino, Bill Gass, Jim Gass
and Lory Alexandre: nine grandchildren and their partners, Christopher and Veronica, Juliana and Greg,
Kristina and Tim, Andy and Taryn, William and Carlie, Jimmy and Jessica, Beth and Sean, Sarah and
Amanda, and Patrick and Christina: seven great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Averie, Saoirse, Pennelope,
Guinevere, Matilda and Luca: two sisters: Laura and Saida: two brothers Raul and Rodolfo: several
cousins: at least 100 nieces and nephews: many, many friends; and eight adult children who adopted her
as their mother; Ron Mittino, Cindy Gass, Linda Finley, Dan Ramos, John Castro, Arturo Coppel, Luly
Coppel and Alejandro Coppel.
A memorial Mass in honor of Rosario (Chayo) Gass will be held at noon on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at
San Secondo d’Asti Catholic Church, 250 N. Turner Ave., Ontario, CA, with lunch to follow.

Josephine Velazquez

January 27, 1923 -  February 8, 2020

Louann Wallace Mallinckrodt

July 13, 1926 - February 7, 2020

Shirley Ann Lightfoot

October 2, 1931 - February 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Lightfoot  

of Garden Grove California passed away in Upland with her granddaughter Michelle by her side Thursday  February 6, 2020 at the age of 88.

 Shirley was born October 2, 1931 in Des Moines Iowa to Harry James and Helen Viola Rowland.

 She graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 1949.-in Des Moines Iowa.

She moved to Sunny California in 1960 with her husband and 3 children- Susan "Sue", Cynthia "Candy" and Conrad "Sonny" where she resided at the same residence for the past 60 years.

Shirley was very involved in the community and enjoyed helping others.

She was active in her sorority Beta Sigma Phi and the Moose Lodge #620

She was also recognized for her contributions to numerous charities such as The Ronald McDonald foundation,  The Cancer center, Easter Seals, Paralyzed and  Hospitalized veterans, Among others.

 Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Robert Wayne Lightfoot and her brother William Leo Rowland.

 Her legacy lives on as she is survived by 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, 2 nephews, 3 great nephews and 1 niece in-law.

 Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church 12761 South Euclid street Garden Grove CA 92840 on March 14th 2020 at 3:00 p.m

 Pastor Larry and Carole Barber of Church of Grace will be officiating services.

Interment will be at:

Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Riverside  CA 92518

Charles Kennedy 

December 21, 1929 - February 7, 2020

Ralph Wadie Mauk

born October 28, 1921, in York, Nebraska

died February 5, 2020, Huntington Beach, California

Committal Service with Honors

Thursday February 20, 2020    1:30 pm

Staging Area #3

Riverside National Cemetery

22495 Van Buren Blvd.

Riverside, CA 92518 

Oscar Cortez

February 20, 1963 - February 5, 2020

Lonnie Wayne Calton Sr

May 27, 1956 - February 4, 2020

Christina Marie Nicholson

October 27, 1984 - February 3, 2020

Robert Cleveland Isbell

May 31, 1953 - February 3, 2020

Lorenzo Contreas Moreno

October 2, 1938 - February 3, 2020

Dallas John Flicek

August 23, 1938 - February 3, 2020

FLICEK, Dallas John Former Palm Springs Assistant City Manager Dallas John Flicek, 81, died Feb. 3, 2020 at his home in Banning, CA. Surrounded by his loving family. 

At his request, no service will be held. 

He was born August 23, 1938 in Erin Township, Rice County Minn., to John and Beatrice Flicek. He grew up working the family farm before graduating from the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn. with a BA in accounting. After graduating Mr. Flicek went on to work in public accounting for the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Minneapolis certified public accountants. In 1962 he joined the military and served with the U.S. Marine Corps until 1965 as air intercept control officer with the rank of Captain. From 1965-1966 he worked as a Municipal auditor for the firm of Diehl, Evans & Co., Santa Ana, CA. In December 1966 he accepted the position of City Finance Director and Treasurer for the City of Palm Springs, CA. In 1968 Dallas pioneered and designed the first all-encompassing municipal accounting system. Leasing an IBM 1130 computer system and the services of two IBM programmers, he and staff worked nearly around the clock for three months to roll out the initial system. In September 1978 he was promoted to the position of Assistant City Manager which he held for 23 years until his retirement in December 2001. In that 23 years he gained the respect of all competing sides as an honest and fair public official. Upon his retirement in 2001 the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians presented him with a ceremonial blanket traditionally given to important elders. 

Dallas was predeceased by his brother John. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Althaea; son David; daughter Heather; Dallas will be lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews Laura, 

Jeffery, Theresa, Michael, Joshua; his formerly adopted stepsons Scott, Lewis; the mother of his son, Patricia; and many others. 

Ellen Catherine Huven

November 26, 1943 - February 3, 2020

Eric Gregory Richardson

January 17, 1957 - February 2, 2020

Bonnie Jean Long

June 24, 1937 - February 1, 2020

Sharon Weide

January 5, 1940 - February 1, 2020