Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Jan 2, 2011

Dannie M. Popejoy On January 2, 2011 Dannie M. Popejoy passed away after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Lorraine Popejoy. Dannie is also survived by 3 sisters, Nettie Burton of Washington State, Floralee Feddersen of Texas and Nancy Curry of Palmdale, California. Many nieces, nephews and friends will miss Dannie. Dannie worked 32...

Jan 1, 2011

As a retiree, 80-year-old Edna Steinman was busier than many people are in their work lives. She volunteered with the American Association of University Women, Zonta International and her church. She served 12 years on the San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, helped establish a library at Orangewood Continuation School in Redlands and served on the San Bernardino County grand jury....

Dec 29, 2010

Erma Jean Fry, age 97 of Redlands, died on December 29, 2010 in Colton, California. She was born in Moberly, Mo on October 2, 1913. In 1931 she graduated from Rapid City HS in SD, and later moved to Monterey Park, CA where she resided from 1943-1991. She remained an active member of the Methodist Church both in Redlands &...

Dec 29, 2010

Richard George (Dick) Corcoran passed away on December 29th, 2010 at the age of 86, due to complications from a hip fracture. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ora Louise Trapp Corcoran. He was born in Alhambra, CA July 13,1924 to Edward Martin Corcoran And Josephine Ann Hansen Corcoran. He was the youngest of six children...

Dec 28, 2010

Laura Marie Creatura passed away peacefully on December 28, 2010 at the age of 86. She had lived in Redlands since 1949, after she and her husband, John, moved from Chicago following their honeymoon in southern California. They initially lived in a trailer near the Brookside Dairy in a walnut grove they had sold to Laura s parents, Henry and...

Dec 27, 2010

Dec 24, 2010

Thomas Leonard Martinez, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2010, while at home and surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born on February 27, 1923 in Redlands, California, where he lived his entire life. Thomas was a WWII veteran who served for 10 months in the European Theater and fought with the 18th...

Dec 23, 2010

Rudy P. Sanchez "Papo", age 82 from Highland, passed away December 23, 2010 at Loma Linda VA Hospital. Rudy was born to Maria and Frank Sanchez on March 13, 1928 in Del Rosa, CA. Rudy Proudly served his country in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII, also worked 35 years as a Jet/Rocket mechanic at Norton Air Force...

Dec 21, 2010

Barbara Fay Barker Arnett 86, died December 21, 2010 of natural causes at her home. Born December 29, 1923 in Wilmar, California, Barbara was a resident of Yucaipa for 85 years. She graduated from Redlands High School in 1941 where she was very active in sports and school functions. She married Marion Arnett on September 28, 1941 and they raised...

Dec 20, 2010

Petra Rojas, 89, of Mentone passed away on December 20, 2010. A visitation will be held at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel at 703 Brookside Ave in Redlands on Wednesday December 29, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held the next day Thursday December 30, 2010 also at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel at 10:00 AM. Graveside Services will...

Dec 19, 2010

Grant J. Parrish 90 Years of Age Born 01/07/1920 Safford Arizona Died December 19, 2010 Yucaipa, California December 19, 2010 Grant J. Parrish died December 19, 2010 of complications from renal failure at his residence in Yucaipa where he resided for 32 years. Parrish was born in Safford Arizona and was married to Rita Parrish for 55 years who preceded...

Dec 19, 2010

Grant Joseph Parrish, age 90, passed away on December 19, 2010 in Yucaipa, CA. He was born Januray 7, 1920 in Stafford, Arizona. Grant served in the United States Marine Corp., and on January 7, 1947 he married Rita Blanche. He is survived by his son, Terry W. Parrish; daughter, Deborah A. Putman, and son, Darryl L. Parrish. Graveside Services...

Dec 14, 2010

Eve Arnold, 89, passed away peacefully on December 14th at Redlands Community Hospital. Eve was born in 1921 in Ogden, UT, the youngest of eight siblings. As a teenager she attended beauty school and in 1939 moved to Los Angeles with her sister, Marge. For 33 years they owned and operated Marge and Eve s Beauty Salon in Gardena, CA....

Dec 14, 2010

Dennis Elroy Swanson, age 71, was born April 18, 1939 in Grafton, North Dakota. Dennis passed away on December 14, 2010 at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana, CA. Dennis had been a longtime resident of San Bernardino County residing in Yucaipa for 40 years. He worked as a salesman in the beverage industry for 40 years, retiring with Coors Distribution Company...

Dec 10, 2010

Mary Avila Espinoza a life-time resident of Redlands, CA was invited into Heaven on Friday December 10, 2010. Mary was surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1930, in Lone Pine, CA, Mary moved to Redlands at the age of two. She graduated with Redlands High School Class of 1948. In 1950, Mary, married Edward Mark Espinoza, also a life-time...

Dec 9, 2010

Howard Peter Quinn was born 17 of March 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Bernard and Louise Quinn. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Myrna, Sons Mitchell and Monty, Daughters Annette, Deana and Angela, 17 grandchildren, 27 great grand children and 7 great great grandchildren. One sister Ruth Cook of Shingle Springs, Ca and Numerous nieces and nephews....

Dec 4, 2010

Eugene Bending, 63, passed away on December 4, 2010 in Loma Linda, Ca. Gene was born on November 23, 1947 in Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be held at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands, California on Thursday December 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Immediately following there will be a reception held in the Emmerson Bartlett Reception Room.

Dec 4, 2010

John Gilbert, 88, passed away on December 4, 2010 in Yucaipa, California. He was born on September 19, 1922 in Newton, Tennessee. John was preceeded in death by his wife Catalina in August of 2008. He is survived by his daughters Clara Pina of Los Angeles and Cora Boggs of North Carolina as well as his step daughters Linda Hernandez...

Dec 3, 2010

Thomas Matthew Malone, age 94, passed away December 3, 2010 He was born November 7, 1916 in Raymond, Kansas. Thomas was a Electronic Technician for Aero Space for over 40 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Lou Wanda Malone; daughter: Sherilyn J. Hunting; and son: Michael D. Malone. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010...

Dec 2, 2010

Louise was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1926 and lived there with her parents and her brother Lee until 1931. Following the separation of her parents and the remarriage of her mother, the family moved to Shiocton Wisconsin. In 1943, she moved to Hampden Massachusetts where she married Roger Morin on June 21, 1947. The couple had four sons,...