Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Jan 27, 2025

Stephen Charles Bihlmeier, a devoted family man and successful businessman, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at his home in Loma Linda, California. He was 79 years old and had long battled the challenges of Dementia and Parkinson’s. Surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing, Steve’s warmth, kindness, and generosity touched everyone who knew him.

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Jan 22, 2025

Douglas Carl Spieske, M.D.

November 15, 1940 – January 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Carl Spieske, M.D. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 84. He was surrounded by family and loved ones, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom.

Born on November 15, 1940, in Ferndale, Michigan, Doug grew up...

Jan 20, 2025

Lewis (Lew) was born in Bronx, N.Y. He lived in Bronx until the age of six, at which time his family moved to Moosup, CONN. Lew attended elementary and high schools in Moosup. While in High School, he lettered in football and track. Lew entered college in 1953. He received a Commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force,...

Jan 12, 2025

Marion McBride Jensen, matriarch of the McBride-Jensen family and long-time Redlands resident, died Sunday, January 12. She was 97. 

Born on March 22, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marion McBride was the middle child and the only daughter of five children born to Ray McBride and Eunice O’Brian McBride. 

Marion married Arthur M Jensen in 1945, and they spent the next 66...

Jan 8, 2025

Jorge Santiago Schumperli, age 76, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025, in his home in San Bernardino, California. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the time of his passing. Jorge was born on January 27, 1948, in Lima, Peru. The son of Santiago Jorge Schumperli and Olga Terencia Soria, Jorge was a man dedicated to his...

Jan 5, 2025

Albert R. Perez: Born November 29, 1930, Left this earth on: January 5, 2025

Albert went to be with his wife of 68 years, Narcisa, on the evening of January 5, 2025. Albert left peacefully surrounded by his family and was greeted at his table in the sky, not only by his wife but by his son Martin, who left this...

Dec 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carlitos Aidyn Crespo, III 

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved son, Carlitos Aidyn Crespo, who was called home to heaven on December 27, 2024. Born prematurely on April 23, 2012, at 36 weeks, Carlitos was a tiny miracle, strong and perfect in every way. From the very first day, his father and I...

Dec 15, 2024

DORIS VATINE KELLUM, passed away on December 15th surrounded by loved ones in Redlands, CA. Doris was born August 31, 1932, in Bassett, Virginia to Joseph and Alma Woods. In 1949 she graduated from Henry County Training School in Martinsville VA and later attended the University of Virginia. She worked at Norton AFB as a civilian employee for 21 years....

Dec 14, 2024

Carrol Yvonne Hair passed away on December 14, 2024. Yvonne was born on November 28, 1949, in Madera CA, to Clifford and Ruth Owen. She grew up in the foothill area of Auberry and North Fork with her older brother, Marion Clifford Owen, and older sister, Billie Ruth Clark.

After graduating from Sierra High School in 1967, Yvonne attended Reedley College...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Kimberly Timmons Anderson—artist, librarian, wife, mother, grandmother, and Jabber Walker extraordinaire—died on December 13, 2024, after a three-month battle with glioblastoma. She was 69.

 Born in Monett, Missouri, in April 1955, Kimberly was immersed in the importance of education from an early age. Her father, James Timmons, was a professor emeritus of educational leadership at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas,...

Dec 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Marie Jones, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, who transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on December 12, 2024. Born to Royster Ellis Jones and Mattie Hunter in Raleigh, North Carolina, Margaret’s life was stamped from the beginning with a remarkable commitment to faith, family, education, and community...

Dec 11, 2024

Virginia (Evelia) Flores, 78, of Yucaipa went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 11, 2024 she was surrounded by her loved ones when she took her last breath on earth. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister in Christ to many. Virginia was known for cherishing her family and friends, her steadfast faith,...

Dec 7, 2024

Isabel Sierra was born on April 20, 1977, in Duarte, California. Isabel Sierra was a breath of fresh air and her mother’s first love – a little one to fiercely love and cherish.

Known to her friends and family as Chave, she loved life and was embodied in an energy that was grander than life itself.

She explored much of Europe and...

Nov 27, 2024

Jack Lucas Nemceff, 85, of Yucaipa passed away in the presence of family early on November 27, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1939, to Frank and Ann Nemceff in Butler, PA, and grew up in Lyndora.

Jack was honored to serve his county in the Army and Air Force for 30 years, retiring in 1986 as an Air Force...

Nov 25, 2024

Jose Calderon was born in Douglas, Arizona, to Eduardo and Rafaela, naturalized American citizens. As the eldest son in a family of eight siblings, Jose grew up attending both public and Catholic schools and started working at a very young age. He was a great example to his younger siblings. His drive and perseverance led him to Arizona State University,...

Nov 23, 2024

William Edward "Bill" Branch, a 52-year resident of Redlands, California, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at the age of 93. Bill was born on March 23, 1931, in Oxford, North Carolina, to William E. Branch Sr. and Irene S. Branch. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Washington, D.C., where he grew up.

Bill met...

Nov 20, 2024

Sandra Bea Eustice, born on April 10, 1962, will forever be remembered as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, and aunt to the family that she held so dear. Born in Colorado and raised in Orange County, Sandi left home to start her own family after meeting her future husband, Douglas Eustice in the fall of 1981. They married on...

Nov 18, 2024

Marlene Anne McPeck, the loving mother of Thomas and Tim McPeck and a faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully in her sleep, shortly after reaching her 93rd birthday, surrounded by loved ones at her long-time home in Redlands. Besides her two sons, she also leaves four grandsons in Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John...

Nov 15, 2024

Salvador Roque Sumaya passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. He was 89 years old, and the last remaining child of Ramon and Nolberta Sumaya. He was born on August 9, 1935, at the home of his grandmother, Mama Tea on Herald Street in Redlands, California. Salvador was the fourth child, and the second son, and throughout his entire life...