Patrick Joseph Mulvanity, 66, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Patrick was born on December 19, 1959, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Lieutenant Colonel Donald Charles Mulvanity and Grace Mulvanity (née Johnson). As the son of a career military officer, he spent his childhood living in many places, including Alaska, California, Argentina, and Northern Virginia. While living in Northern Virginia, Patrick met Nicole Rankin, the mother of ...

Dr. Vern Newton Smiley, a pioneering scientist, devoted public servant, and beloved husband, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 95. He is remembered for a remarkable career spanning decades of groundbreaking work in lasers and electro-optics, a lifelong love of birds, and a passion for the open road. Born on September 7, 1930, Vern pursued his passion for science to the highest levels of academia, earning his PhD from the University of Colorado with a thesis on interference filters ...

In Loving Memory of Louis Anthony Sciarra “Luigi, Lou, Louie, Chivo, Luca, Dad, Grandpa, Legend” March 17, 1945 – June 23, 2026 Louis Anthony Sciarra passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on June 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Known by many names throughout his life—Luigi, Lou, Louie, Chivo, Luca, Dad, Grandpa, and perhaps most fittingly, Legend—he was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.   Born on March 17, 1945, in ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gina LaRae Rodriquez, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who departed this world on June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness. Born on February 19, 1972, in Torrance, California, Gina's 54 years were filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those she cherished. Gina was the beloved daughter of Reynaldo Rodriquez and Mary Legrant. She was raised in a family that valued kindness and resilience, ...

MaryTrese “Cookie” Comer (née Giacinto) passed away on May 26, 2026. Born in March 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, Cookie was the third daughter—and one of ten children—welcomed by her parents, Mary DiMaggio and Salvatore Giacinto. Raised in a large, traditional, and deeply loving Italian American family, Cookie grew up in the Catholic faith and carried her devotion to the Church, her family, and her community throughout her life. In 1959, the Giacinto family ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Russell McCormack on June 8, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on May 10, 1960, in West Covina, California, Steve was the son of Homer and Anna McCormack. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Theresa; his children, Rachell and her husband Mike, Steven Jr., and David; and his cherished granddaughters, Carmen and Arianna. He is also survived by his sister, Vicki, and her husband, Arnold; his niece, Carrie, and nephew, Casey; ...

Geraldine Elizabeth “Gerri” Patterson November 8, 1946 – June 1, 2026   Geraldine Elizabeth “Gerri” Patterson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on November 8, 1946, in Petaluma, California, Gerri spent her life devoted to her family, her friends, and the people she loved most. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Pat Patterson; her stepson, ...

In loving memory of Angeline Hui Gek Tan, 68, who passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Angeline was born on April 23, 1958 in Singapore. She is the second of six children of Joseph Tan and Betty Chew. Her siblings are Josephine, Helena, Gregory, Sylvia, and Joan. Angeline is survived by her loving husband, Michael and her sons, Mervyn and Irwin. Angeline’s first job was at Irving Trust in Singapore, where she met her husband, Michael. She was married to Michael in June 1985, and ...

Thomas P Konzen, age 94, of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, passed away peacefully Saturday May 30, 2026, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.  He was born in Dyersville, Iowa, on Oct 20, 1931, and graduated from Loras College.   In 1952 he married Joan Haverland.  In 1972, she died from the complications of Breast Cancer leaving him with 8 children to raise.     He was employed for 26 years by The Federal Milk Market Administration in the Upper Midwest.   Upon ...

The family of Antonio Giovanni “Gio” Martini are heartbroken to announce his passing on May 16, 2026, at the age of 31.  He passed while pursuing his passion for motorcycle riding.  Gio lived a life filled with laughter, generosity, and love for family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Mark and Lucia; his brothers Marco and Franky; his sister Carina; his companion Bullet; and grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous ...