Jo Dean Larsen
May 29th, 1941 - April 29th, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Daniel Wood
February 24, 1950- April 25, 2024
Dan was a retired consultant of Planned Giving at the time of his passing. Dan was born in Illinois and served in the Salvation Army with his parents. Dan began his career in the Salvation Army after graduating from Asbury College in Kentucky. He served until he believed God had another path for him to walk. He began as a fundraiser and came to California to work for Harvey Mudd College in the early 80s. He then served as a planned giving officer for the House Ear Institute (LA), Casa Colina Hospital (Pomona), Cal Poly Pomona College (Pomona) and Emanate Health. He also worked as a consultant at various times during his career, including the last few years. Dan loved to work and be busy and was an active member for many years at the Pomona Vineyard and prior to that Chaparral Heights Church. Dan’s favorite activity in church was Servant Evangelism.
Dan lived in Claremont, Pomona, and Upland for almost 35 years. He was. He loved tactics, strategy, Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, the books of C.S. Lewis and Edgar Rice Burrows. He was an avid gardener when he could be and enjoyed bringing things from tiny seeds to large flourishing plants.
Dan’s wife Carol greeted him when he arrived in Heaven. He is survived by his two children, Caroline Joy and Daniel Jr, and grandson, William as well as nephews and nieces. Services will be held at Pomona Vineyard (2801 N. Towne Ave, Pomona CA) on May 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Frank Vasquez
November 04, 1952 - April 21, 2024
Big Frank" and lovingly referred to as "G-PA" by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home in Rialto, CA, on April 21, 2024, at the age of 71. Frank was born on November 4, 1952, in Juarez, Mexico, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of all who knew him. A memorial service to honor Frank's life will be held at Inland Lighthouse Church in 1123 S Cactus Ave, Rialto Ca, 92376
On Friday May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Jason Wiseman Thorpe
October 15, 1954 - April 13, 2024
It is with great sorrow that on the 13th of April 2024 Jason Wiseman Thorpe took his last breath on this earth. He was 69 years old. During his life he resided mostly in Los Angeles with his final residence being in Panorama City Los Angeles County CA. Jason passed away on the 13th of April 2024 at the Kaiser hospital in Panorama City that evening at 9:21 pm from a massive heart attack. He was an integral part of historical downtown as the famous character Zorro, loved by millions and visited by thousands of tourists and locals from around the world, he made a difference. A personality unlike any other and a force to be reckoned with showing light and exuberance throughout his life. Loved for his excitement, vigor, and enjoyment for life, he was a wonderful man, father, and grandfather. An honored veteran serving in the Marine Corps, a man of many talents, skills and mastery of many, he was always seeking knowledge and leadership. Protector of all those that could not protect themselves and coined the man, the myth, the legend. Jason Wiseman Thorpe, you will be missed! Preceded in death by two grandmothers, Minnie Thorpe and Gladys Russell, father Linwood Ulysses Thorpe, and mother Audrey Richardson Sledge. Survived by two children, daughter Jennifer Marie Thorpe and son Jamar Alexander Thorpe, two brothers, Benjamin Steven Thorpe and Reginald Dennis Thorpe Sr., two sisters, Francine Sledge and Gladys Michelle Sledge, and three grandchildren, Dallas Marie Andrews, Brooklyn Alexander Thorpe, and Sadie Love Randolph Walker. As well as nieces and nephews, Regina Nsubuga, Reggie Thorpe Jr, Brandon Anthony Thorpe, Carmen Thorpe and Chauncey Blair. Along with a host of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Please join us as we honor the life of a warm hearted, loving man, great brother, and a
wonderful father and grandfather. Services will be held on the 14th of May , 2024. Please see details below for information.
The family sincerely appreciates the love, prayers, and support expressed by so many friends during this difficult time. Please feel free to send flowers and in lieu of flowers you may also send donations to the Funeral Home.
May 14th, 2024
Viewing
10:00am ~ 11:00am
Inland Memorial Funeral Care, Inc
4838 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA. 92504
Funeral Services
Riverside National Cemetery
Promptly at
12:00pm ~ 12:30pm
22495 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA. 92518
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Joseph J Ayala
March 05, 1937 - April 07, 2024
Joseph J Ayala, born on March 5th, 1937, in Jerome, Az., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 7th, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy. He was the beloved son of Carol Jauregui and Juan Ayala and the third among four siblings, Rosie, John, Robert, and Gilbert.
Joseph is survived by his loving Children, Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren. His Daughters Virginia Rodriguez, Sarah Perez, his son-in-law John Rodriguez, his Son Joseph M Ayala and his grandchildren Johnny, Joseph, Jacob, Benjamin, Carilyn, Elaina, and Olivia. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Joseph was a lifelong 18-wheel driver for Consolidated Freightways facing many obstacles in the road and somehow with faith and diligence always made it home. He was a lover of cars, camping, fishing and his family, He was the hands that carried them through the storm.
A memorial service to celebrate Joseph's life will be held at 11AM-1PM on Friday, May 3rd 2024 . Hermosa Chapel, located at 900 N Meridian Ave, Colton, CA 92324 . Following the service, a reception will be held at the Ayala Family Home located at 1560 Hardt St, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Friday, April 5, 2024
Roscoe (Rock) L. DeSpain Jr.
February 4th, 1931 - April 5th, 2024
Roscoe L. DeSpain, affectionately known as Rock, was welcomed home on April 5, 2024, at his
home in Hemet, CA. He was born to R. L. DeSpain Sr. and Helen on February 4, 1931, in
Missouri. His most cherished time working was with his father and sister Mary Ellen at R .L.
Despain Inc. for 21 years in Des Plaines, Ill.
He had many chapters of interest in his life including; dancing, sports, restauranteur, and finally finding his spiritual vocation in the Secular Franciscan Order and work in the Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest at Mission San Luis Rey cemetery in Oceanside, CA.
He is survived by his wife Janice of 47 years, children, Christine, Patricia, Kathleen, Wendy, and Imelda; grandchildren Tamara, Ryan, Sean, Leslie, Matthew, Heather, Lindsay, Sandie, and Zack; great grandchildren Joseph and Haisley. He is predeceased by his parents, siblings,
Frank, Kathleen, Mary Ellen and his son, Roscoe L. DeSpain III. He also will be fondly
remembered by nieces and nephews Steve, Jim, Roland, Janice, Sue, Diane, Kari, and Tom.
You are loved and will live on in our hearts until we meet again in our heavenly home.
Rock would love to share with you, a prayer that is very special to him and will be sung at his
funeral on May 25 th at Holy Spirit Parish. He would emotionally belt it out whenever it was sung at Church. It is an invitation to all of us to live in the compassion of God’s mercy and grace.
Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
Oh Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
The last song Rock sung was Danny Boy on St. Patrick’s Day. If you would like to honor Rock’s
memory, he would be pleased if you made a donation to a charitable organization of your
choice. My brother told me after viewing him sing Danny Boy on Facebook he wanted to send
a donation to Boy’s Town, founded by Irish Father Flanagan in 1917. It now also serves girls as
well as boys. Really, any help to persons who are described in the Peace Prayer above would
honor his memory.
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