Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 27, 2022

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Paul was born in Toyko, Japan

as a U.S. citizen in 1947. He spent most of his youth in Seattle, WA, where he graduated

from Rainier High School. Following high school, he attended the University of Washington

and later enlisted in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served as a photojournalist

and was stationed...

Dec 22, 2022

MARY HELEN ARRIETA: February 22, 1940 - December 22, 2022

Mary H Arrieta passed away on December 22, 2022 at home in Hesperia, California where she lived, and was cared for, by her sister, Victoria Gonzalez.

Mary was born in Redlands, California on February 22, 1940 to Jesus and Helen Rodriguez.

She spent most of her life in Redlands attending local schools and...

Dec 20, 2022

Dec 16, 2022

Stella Carrillo was born on February 1, 1933 in Redlands, California to Pete and Della Regalado. 

She was one of 11 children. She attended Franklin Elementary School, Redlands Jr. High, and Redlands High School. After High School, Stella worked at Robinhood, a clothing store in town. In April of 1957, she married Albino Carrillo and they were married for 64...

Dec 11, 2022

Shirley Joyce (Matthews) Mayse, August 4, 1935 – December 11, 2022

Shirley, passed away in her home in Redlands, CA. She was born in Arkansas, grew up in San Bernardino and settled in Redlands where she resided for over 60 years. Shirley was an avid reader and loved celebrations. She was known for her infectious laugh. Shirley was a loyal friend...

Dec 8, 2022

Phillip was born on March 29, 1965 in South Korea. He passed away on December 8, 2022 in Loma Linda, California. He graduated from Mt. Tacoma High School in Tacoma, WA in 1984 and then he went on to graduate from The Art Institute of Seattle, WA in 1986. 

Phillip enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1986 and was honorable...

Dec 5, 2022

Patricia J. Thompson peacefully passed away at age 95 on Monday, December 5th, 2022 at the Roseville Care Center in Roseville, CA. 

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Thompson; son, Douglas Thompson; Daughter-in-Law, Michelle Thompson; and granddaughters, Jennifer, Kadie and Whitney; as well and many nieces and nephews.

Pat was born in Flint Michigan on September 14th 1927 to Alfred...

Dec 4, 2022

After being treated at Redlands Community Hospital, Lorraine C. Valdez age 73, a lifetime resident of Redlands, California, passed away on December 4, 2022, due to congestive heart failure at Loma Linda University Hospital. She was born on January 29, 1949, to Richard and Sadie Cabral. Lorraine attended Lincoln School, Cope Jr. High, and Redlands High School, eventually obtaining her...

Dec 4, 2022

Arlene Mae Walker Willis Lewis

March 16, 1937 – December 4, 2022

Arlene Mae Walker Willis Lewis was born, alongside her identical twin, Darlene, on March 16,

1937, in Taft (CA). Along with their older sister, Mary, the girls eventually moved to San

Bernardino where they lived, and all three graduated from San Bernardino High School. The

twins were popular cheerleaders in high school and...

Dec 4, 2022

Atalo Soto Campos, 84, passed away December 4th, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family in Yucaipa, CA

Atalo lived in Yucaipa for the last 36 years. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, he and his young wife moved to Mexico City at the age of 29. At age 45, he brought his family to the United States seeking a better life....

Dec 3, 2022

Andrew Franklin (Frank) Alford

Born in Anaheim, CA March 5, 1926 to Jesse Ellis and Octa Mae (Hamilton) Alford.

Frank attended elementary school in San Bernardino and Redlands Senior High School in Redlands, California.

Frank graduated early from Redlands Senior High School during his senior year, February 4, 1944 and enlisted in the Navy just three days later. After receiving a great deal...

Dec 1, 2022

Dolores Olmeda, 79, of Redlands Ca, passed away December 1, 2022. Services will be held Saturday January 7th, 2023 1pm at Faith Chapel Mentone.

Nov 29, 2022

Jeanne Tyler Hoyt was born September 24, 1919. She grew up in Sherman Oaks and attended North Hollywood High School. While going to dance classes in Hollywood, she met her dance partner, Gower Champion. They won a major dance competition at the Coconut Grove nightclub, competing against 150 professional dancers. Gower and Jeanne, billed as America’s youngest dance team, toured...

Nov 27, 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Juan Fernando Diaz 65, born in Leon Guanajuato, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16. 2022 in San Bernardino, CA. 

Juan was preceded in death by his wife Linda Bernice Diaz. He is survived by his four daughters, Starr De La Luz, Francesca Reyna, Jennifer Chavez, and Valerie Rivera. He has 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A viewing and rosary will...

Nov 15, 2022

Catherine Mary Spatafora

March 19,1922-November 15, 2022

Catherine was born in Stratford, CT

Her parents were:

Vito & Mary Boccuzzio

They were Italian Immigrants.

Catherine had 4 brothers

Larry, Louie, Nicolas, & James

And 1 Sister named Ann

Catherine married

Louis G. (Luigi) Spatafora

who was an Italian Immigrant

Catherine & Louis had 4 children

Ralph, Guy, Mary & Vito

The Family moved to CA

Catherine is survived by her Children & Grandchildren

Raymond & Crystal...

Nov 15, 2022

Sonia Marie Mayoral was born on December 31, 1961, in Fontana, California. She was raised and lived her entire life in San Bernardino, California. She is survived by her three children Sarina, Eric and Katrina and her daughter in law Lupe, her three grandchildren Jocelyn, Jayden and Elijah, her two siblings Vic and Nadine. Sonia was reunited with her parents...

Nov 9, 2022

KROHNE, Rozella Jean (née Butka)--b. Oct. 28, 1927, White Memorial Hospital, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles City, Calif.; d. Nov. 9, 2022, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, Calif.

Jean grew up in the Los Angeles and Pomona area with her parents, Hersel Eugene Butka and Mabel Margaret Butka (née Wirt), both M.D.s, and her older sister Lelia Aileen. Between ages...

Nov 4, 2022

Phyllis Josephine Giosa Dienes who lived in Redlands for over 58 years, passed away on November 4, 2022 at home with her daughter by her side. She was 99 years old. She was a little over a month short of her 100th birthday.

Born on December 12, 1922 to Ralph and Josephine Giosa, she was raised in the Chicago area of...