Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 13, 2024

One of Redlands’ most beloved artists, Janet Edwards, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 91. 

Janet saw beauty everywhere, and she took great pleasure in capturing that beauty in her art. During Janet’s long and prolific career here in Redlands she helped all of us appreciate the beauty that surrounds us: Redlands’ iconic buildings, its vanishing orange...

Apr 13, 2024

Nancy Grissom Self

May 18, 1929 – April 13, 2024

Nancy Grissom Self, 94, of Redlands, California, passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2024. “Nan” was born on May 18, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, the only child of Albert Grissom and Kathryn Patterson Grissom.

Following her early education, she enrolled at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. While attending university, Nan...

Apr 12, 2024

Sharon Louise Alexander, 79, a 48-year Redlands resident, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024.

A Southern California native, Sharon graduated from Torrance High School (where she was Homecoming Queen) and attended El Camino College.

In 1965 she married Dick Dawson. Daughters Karen, Kim and Kelly benefited by being loved and nurtured by their birth parents and by Donna Dawson (Dick’s second wife)...

Apr 10, 2024

Jon Walter Scharer

July 28, 1934 –April 10, 2024

Jon Scharer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He leaves his wife, Juley; two sons, Glendon; Darin and daughter-in-law, Alicia; and three grandsons, Kori,Max, and Jason.

Jon taught eight years as an elementary and junior high school educator in Arcadia Unified School...

Apr 10, 2024

Dolores “Dee” Kilinski Harrigal was born in Detroit, Mich., on May 11, 1929 to John and Stella Kilinski. She attended Catholic schools throughout her education.

After graduating from high school, she worked in the automobile industry until moving to California in 1951.

There, she met her future husband, George Harrigal. The couple married in Tempe, Ariz., in 1953 and moved to Ridgecrest,...

Apr 9, 2024

In Loving Memory

Angela Nickole Simpson

May 25,1976 - April 9, 2024

Angela's Celebration of Life will be held on Friday May 10, 2024 at 11am at Calimesa Worship Center 940 Second St. Calimesa, CA 92320. Reception to follow. Flowers may be sent to Calimesa Worship Center.

Angela leaves behind her parents Eddy and Patricia Simpson, her daughters Nickole and Hailey Villarreal, her granddaughter...

Mar 30, 2024

CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEGASPI BORN DECEMBER 31, 1978, PEACEFULLY PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 30, 2024, SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY AFTER A SHORT BATTLE WITH CANCER. HE WAS A DEDICATED LETTER CARRIER WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AND SERVED AS THE AREA SHOP STEWARD FOR NALC BRANCH 411.

HE IS SURVIVED BY IS DEVOTED WIFE ROBIN LEGASPI, HIS CHILDREN CHRISTIAN (27), ARLEY...

Mar 27, 2024

Ruben Ricardo Alvarez, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at his family home in Redlands, California on March 27, 2024. Ruben was born May 28th, 1955, at Redlands Community Hospital to Salvador Cardenas Alvarez and Maria Luz Vasquez. Ruben had one sister, Virginia Robles, who passed away from cancer on July 5th, 2016. 

As a young kid, Ruben would work the...

Mar 26, 2024

Donna Gayle Esquer, Age 92, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Loma Linda Hospital, California. She was the daughter of Walter and Mildred Boedeker and was born in Readlyn, Iowa. Donna lived in Iowa and Minnesota, then moved to California in 1955.

Donna was a wife to the late Gilbert Esquer for 47 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 24, 2024

Carmella Berry, forever young in mind and heart completed her journey here on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. Even though she stopped counting her age at "49 years old", she actually lived a long life that left us all with an incalculable legacy of love. The daughter of Italian immigrant Catherine and American born Italian Joe Pasco, Carmella and her older brother John were...

Mar 22, 2024

Scott Christopher Wilhite passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024. He was

born February 14th, 1969 in Fullerton, California to Sandra Jean and Robert Eugene

Wilhite. His family moved to Corona, California, where he grew up and graduated from

Corona Senior High School in 1987.

After high school, he worked as a cabinetmaker for several companies. Notably, he

fabricated many of the doors...

Mar 19, 2024

Belinda Marie Gomez (29) passed on March 19, 2024. Belinda was born to Tina Carrillo and Raul Gomez on November 24, 1994, in Redlands, California. Belinda loved spending time with friends and family, and most of all, she loved spending her days at the beach. Belinda was a very outgoing, loving, and caring young lady with a great personality. Belinda...

Mar 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Margaret Alice Aiello Green

(03/11/1931 - 03/18/2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Alice Aiello Green, who peacefully departed this world on March 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Margaret's life was a testament to love, devotion, and cherished memories.

For 24 years, Margaret shared her life with her beloved husband, James Anthony Fairbanks. Together,...

Mar 17, 2024

Cherri, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Riverside, CA, following injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. She was born on April 22, 1963, in East Grand Rapids, MI, and spent the majority of her life in southern California, where she lovingly raised her two sons, who were the center of her world, as were her cherished grandchildren.

Cherri had...

Mar 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of John Brooks

John Brooks, born on August 13, 1941, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 82. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and dedication to the welfare of animals.

John is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Brooks, who shared in his joys and supported him through every endeavor. Together, they...

Mar 14, 2024

Lizandro Garza “Lenny” Gil, was a life long resident of Redlands. He was a loving father, a faithful husband and a fierce friend. If he liked you, you were friends for life.

He endured an 18 month battle with cancer and he fought with his entire being, finally succumbing to his illness on March 14th, 2024, at the age of 68....

Mar 13, 2024

David Douglas Granger

On March 13, 2024, at the age of 65, Dave went to be with our Lord and Savior, in La Quinta, California. He valiantly fought a Stage IV cancer diagnosis for 3 years.

Dave will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by the love of his life and wife, Dee Dee, brothers John and...

Mar 9, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Joseph William Safier

June 4, 2004 – March 8, 2024

Joseph, your world was always a little smaller, a little less mobile. Yet, your spirit soared above physical limitations and you never let your situation define you. Instead, you defined yourself with kindness, a caring heart that always reached out, and a willingness to befriend everyone you met. You've proven that with...