Charles Edwin Hickey
August 8, 1948 - April 28, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Marlene McLean
May 01, 1941 - April 29, 2021
Marlene McLean, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in California on April 29th, 2021. After a long battle with her 3rd round of lung cancer, she passed away 2 days before her 80th birthday.
Marlene was born May 1, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Together, she and her late Husband, Martin O. McLean had three children— Kelley, Marty and Scott. Martin passed away in 1996. Marlene worked as a Computer Typesetter starting at Chrysler Corp., eventually moving on and retiring from Tweddle Litho Co. She took exceptional pride in the work that she did. Marlene lived in Michigan her entire life until moving to California 3 years ago with her daughter. Marlene was a night owl, loved watching her soap operas, and listening to her favorite artist—Willie Nelson. Marlene also loved spending great lengths of time with her grandchildren. She was in fact the type of grandma everyone wished was their own. She always spoiled her grandchildren to no end, made sure they never left hungry and the door was always open for them to come over. Marlene also loved to travel and made multiple trips to Hawaii with friends, which she never stopped talking about. She enjoyed surfing the internet and reading the latest news on Facebook. She was more technologically savvy than most people her age and she made sure that was well-known.
Marlene is survived by her brother Charles Delier (Joyce) as well as her daughter Kelley and two sons, Marty (Jennifer) and Scott (Vicky). Marty and Jenn gave Marlene a beautiful granddaughter Makenna (11) and Scott and Vicky gave Marlene 2 wonderful grandchildren, Damon (23) and Ambyr (22). Not only is she survived by her biological family members, Marlene also opened her heart as a friend, mother, sister, and so many more titles to a multitude of people. She had this light that glowed so bright that just made people flock in her direction. Her presence was always known of and wanted in every situation. Her blonde spiked highlights could be spotted from miles away and her infectious laugh could be heard from two states over. She was cherished and loved by so many and will be terribly missed by all.
Marlene is to be cremated and laid to rest during the summer in a plot next to her late Husband. There will be a service announced in the coming months for those who would like to be in attendance.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
John William Carter
Dec. 27, 1927 - April 28, 2021
John was born in Muscatine, Iowa. He served in the US Air Force and the US Navy. He was working for Chuck Obershaw when he met the love of his life Barbara Margaret Salazar in May of 1956. He was instantly in love and they were married in September of 1956. They had 3 children; Lisa Marie, John William Jr. and Mary Frances. John was a truck driver, a Ford mechanic, and then worked for Redlands-Yucaipa Rentals as manager of the rental yard for many years. He loved animals and was the best dad ever. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara of 45 years in 2001. He is survived by his 3 children; Lisa, John Jr. (Murrietta), Mary, 6 grandchildren; Lydia, Monica, Gina, Alfredo III, Shane, and Gilbert, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held on June 9th at Inland Memorial Mortuary, Hermosa Cemetery at 900 N. Meridian Ave, Colton 92324 from 10am-12 noon. Burial is at Riverside National Cemetery from 1:00-1:30pm.
David Martinez
September 27, 1953 - April 28, 2021
It is with heavy heart that the family of David Martinez announces his passing on Thursday, April 28, 2021, at the age of 67.
David was preceded in death by his loving parents Jose & Felisa, brother Joe and sister Connie, and niece Irene. Survived by his loving sister Teri; brothers Danny and Art (Carole); brother-in-law Manuel; nephews Jason, Raymond, Robert, Mikey, Shaun, and Richard; nieces Jennifer (Lorenzo), Michelle (Karo), Christine, Camille, Sylvia, Tina, Rita, and Deborah; grand-nieces Ariella and Kaua’i; cousins Gloria and Rosie; additional extended family members; and his beloved pets George, Kizzy, and Tilly.
David was loved by all who knew him and will be forever remembered in our hearts.
Family Service at Inland Memorial Hermosa Gardens Chapel 11am
Prayer Service and Internment at Olivewood Memorial Park, June 8th at 1:30 pm
A Celebration of David’s Life at the home of Teri & Art Martinez 3 pm
Please contact family for donations
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021
Ruth Ellen Moore
September 07, 1928 - April 26, 2021
Ruth Moore, loving wife, mother and grandmother reunited with her beloved husband, son and daughter on April, 2021 and is in the hands of God. Ruth was from Indiana and a resident of Colton, California for many years. She is survived by her grandchildren, Brad Lunger, Jason Lunger and Sarah Lunger.
Graveside services will be held on May 26th, 2021 at 1pm at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery located at 900 N Meridian Ave in Colton CA.All are welcomed to attend.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Ryan Michael Hernandez
October 8, 1996 - April 25, 2021
Ryan Michael Hernandez passed away on Sunday April 25th 2021. He was born in Colton, ca on October 8, 1996. He is survived by his mother Dawn Quintero, sisters Ruby Valentine ,Rachel Lopez and Raquel Solis and brothers Aj Venegas, Richard Dominquez and Anthony Lopez. As well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather Basillo Martinez, great grandmother Ruth Martinez and his uncle Henry Galvin. Ryan was known for his big smile and loving heart. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Everyone who knew him, loved him. He will truly be missed. He left this earth too soon.
Services will be held at hermosa in Colton ca on June 3rd 2021 from 6-8 pm and burial on June 4th also at hermosa cemetery at 10 am.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Manuel Ruiz Abril
January 10, 1932 - April 23, 2021
Manuel R. Abril 89, loving father and grandfather and lifelong resident of Colton, passed away
April 23 at home of congestive heart failure. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank &
Carmen Abril, his brothers Frank and Arnold Abril and wife Frances Abril. He is survived by his
five children; Manuel (Mooch) Abril, April Abril, Stephanie Gonzales, Ernest (Odie) Abril and
Franses Homsi, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
He was a graduate of Colton High School class of 1951. After high school he signed and
played professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization. First with the
Kansas-Oklahoma Missouri League, his career interrupted and after one year was called to
duty. He served 2 years with the US Army in The Korean War. After the war he resumed his
baseball career and played 2-3 more years with Texas League in Mexico. When he returned
home he married and raised a family. He coached baseball for many years. First with the
Catholic Youth Baseball League for his eldest son and then at Ken Hubbs Little League for his
youngest son. Dad touched many lives.
He retired from Smith Packing House in Colton and then worked for City of Colton Community
Services for 25 years. First in the Water Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. He will be laid to rest on May 20, 2021.
Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Colton, rosary 10:30am and Mass to
follow at 11;00am, interment at Hermosa Cemetery in Colton.
Fredda Lee Vincent
October 23, 1942 - April 23, 2021
Fredda Lee Vincent was born on October 23, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After high school she moved to California where she was a secretary for Paine Webber and Mars Inc. She was also an activist in her local communities, using her voice to speak up for the equality for all. Fredda enjoyed her years of retirement traveling the country with the love of her life and volunteering in a bookstore with her best friends Linda and Terry in Washington. She loved to watch soap operas, reality tv, and western movies, reading romance novels, doing crossword puzzles, and spoiling her daughter, grandchildren, and great children. She also loved Sundays and watching her Pittsburg Steelers and NASCAR on Sundays.
Fredda was preceded in death by the love of her life, Paul Duckwitz and her parents Betty and Dominick Long. She is survived by her daughter Paula Woolley and her husband Michael, grandchildren Jessica Kama and her husband Api, Justine Epperson, Makana Epperson, Jaymee Epperson, great grandchildren Tevita and Cooper and her brother John Long and his wife Mary, Niece Dawn Craft and husband Greg and nephew Joel Long.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the VA or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Friday, April 16, 2021
CHARLES E. JOHNSON JR
CHARLES E. JOHNSON JR., 59, of Tujunga, CA died April 16, 2021, from complications related to COVID-19.
Charles’ interest in science and his vision for building and fixing things began at an early age, when he worked with his father to complete various design and construction projects, such as a model train layout and a house for his cat. In high school, he built a laser and won second place in the California State Science Fair. His laser was displayed at the 1976 California State Exposition and Fair in Sacramento. He also enjoyed building model airplanes, ships, cars, and more, meticulously painting and gluing the small parts together. More recently, he bought a historic home in Tujunga, and was in the process of making improvements to it. He loved animals of all kinds, especially cats. Fishing was a life-long hobby, so fresh-caught rainbow trout was often on the menu during family backpacking trips.
Charles earned an Associate in Science in Electronics at Los Angeles Valley College in August 1991, and started work on a B.S. in Industrial Technology at California State University, Los Angeles. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Cal State.
At the time of his death, Charles was a 14-year employee of Metropolitan Water District, serving as an instrument and control technician at Metropolitan’s Eagle Rock Control Center. He did trouble-shooting throughout the Los Angeles distribution area, and was responsible for ensuring the pressure flow valves, meters, chlorine analyzers and other instruments were properly calibrated for sending correct information to a remote terminal. That information was used at the Eagle Rock Control Center to remotely operate water flow at various plants throughout the Metropolitan distribution system. Charles was known as a dedicated and knowledgeable employee who rarely took a sick day or a break, very quiet and thorough in performing his duties. Prior to Metropolitan, he assisted with the development of specialty holographic products at Holoplex in Pasadena and at Wavefront Technology Inc.
Charles is survived by his son, Charles Brandon Johnson IV, of Manchester NH, and his stepmother, Janet Johnson Kornmesser, of Tucson AZ. He is also survived by an uncle, Fred Hager, of New Bern, NC, and an aunt, Barbi Carpenter, of Yucaipa CA. He was a resident of Tujunga, CA, having previously resided in several other Southern California communities.
A Zoom Memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 19th, 11:00 A.M. (PDT). To attend, please send your name and email address to Charles B. Johnson IV, jbrandon.cj@gmail.com no later than June 17th.
Should you wish, donations in Charles’ name may be made to Room 8 Memorial Cat Foundation (www.room8cats.org/), or to a charity of your choice. Further information about this foundation may be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_8.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Mary Faye Allred
August 26, 1938-April 8, 2021
Beloved wife and devoted Mother to son John Allred and daughter Melinda Gutierrez/husband Charles and Grand daughter Jessica Gutierrez. Her sister Linda Reid and Nephews John, Paul and Timothy Reid we will all forever miss her. Mary will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery next to her husband James Allred.
Mary worked for the local Salvation Army for ten years writing grants and helping people find housing and food.
Mary also for many years was on the board of Nami for the Mentally Ill and helped them coordinate fund raisers and write grants for their club. and also served on the Riverside Mental Health Board in Riverside
As her health declined in later years she continued with most of her activities that were important to her.
Mary will leave a piece of her heart in the ones she left behind and will be dearly missed…
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Monday, April 5, 2021
Matt McDonald
July 03, 1972- April 05, 2021
In loving memory of a man who held many titles. Husband & father 1st and foremost, proud businessman and owner, a great friend to many, with a strong love for all family. Matt made an impression on pretty much anyone he met he was a big guy, with a soft heart, full of support, advice, laughter & love.
Always remembered... forever in our hearts!
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