He was the ultimate family man. Shoebotham was the oldest of five siblings, and quit high school to work as a switchboard operator to help support her family while growing up in Nebraska. Their parents, Mary and McHenry Watson, carried their own scars from childhood. Donny was bluffing to a point but he would have done it, Bubenik said. He always gave us great advice. We would go see the Avengers movies the day they came out, and he would explain all the secret information from the comics; it was awesome., Jake last saw his dad the week before he died. They lived in the Midwest and South. Joshua remembered his mother opened her door to a family going through hard times and sheltered them for a month for free. God is good, all the time.. She is survived by her husband Raymond, children Emilia, Freddie and Daniel, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. He would have his daughter help translate a word in Los Angeles Times stories to make sure he understood them properly. The virus has moved across California, killing the old and the young, the infirm and the healthy. Her trademark wit caught on quickly among Hollywood executives. Her sister Joanna Miller Hoffman of Simi Valley remembers Penny braving risky rides at the Fresno County Fair, sneaking out for a midnight swim at a community pool, and bucking her father's wishes in order to attend rock concerts with a boyfriend. The weekly commute between Nevada and San Francisco was difficult for him because he would only be able to spend one or two days with us before returning, Grace said. People would call on him to be master of ceremonies at events because he would always have something memorable to say.. When the girls family alerted local authorities, who then contacted U.S. authorities, Auerbach became a fugitive and fled to Cuba. He stayed put in El Centro to work for his fathers concrete construction business and provide for his young family. The whole family was tested soon after and Riveras wife and brother both tested positive for the coronavirus. Carmelita loved to sing.

Dad was always a protector, and he protected us and would tell us he was fine, Maggie said. Born in the Philippines, Dulce Amor Aguilo died of COVID-19 complications April 19 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose. He spent his last days intubated. He was ever determined to be happy and to make the people around him happy. During weekly phone conversations, Fice and his older brother, William, 87, spoke for hours about politics, faith, philosophy and family.

Waters died of complications from COVID-19 on July 27. One day he told me, Hey babe, you have an appointment and you cant be late, said his wife, Luciana Ramirez. The next afternoon, Cindy died. Barbara Johnson Hopper was known for giving friends and family plum jam made with fruit picked from her yard. In the late 60s, he got involved with local politics, serving as the commissioner of the Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services for two years, followed by a seven-year stint as chairman of the L.A. County Housing Authority. The 53-year-old father and real estate developer saw the world as a fertile field, where there was always opportunity to help something or someone thrive. We couldnt get enough of that, Engel said. The larger-than-life luxury travel agent, renowned as much for his charisma as for his eye-popping global excursions, died Aug. 5 from complications of COVID-19. He was paying the cars off and told them not to worry about the payments. To live a life where youre constantly giving and never asking for anything in return . You cant replace a person like that.. If chairs needed to be put away, there was Baltazar putting them away. At the start of this year, she was promoted and began a new role as a senior detention officer, overseeing other officers. She shagged fly balls for him during practice. The facility experienced a COVID-19 outbreak, with several residents and staff members contracting the disease. Butori, 71, died July 29 after battling COVID-19. He sold puka shell necklaces on the beach and became an avid surfer. Wherever they were, their home became a social hub, particularly comforting to single Filipino soldiers. Im so proud of my grandmother, said grandson Michael Burnam-Fink in the video. More than 63 thousand people have died in California. He was 51. It was typical Doug, Mark said. He was also a Dodgers fan. Well into his 80s, Ralph Duprey could be found biking around his Long Beach neighborhood. She was buried May 1 in Oklahoma City. My son bounced up in the air. It was very touching, said Dr. John B. Luster, Rosarios boss at the family medical practice, who also considered her a mother figure. He was everything.. In hopes of better economic opportunities, Echaluce and his wife immigrated to the U.S. in 1978, settling in San Jose where they remained for life.

He was 83. He and Mom did that., The Selby-Dabbs residence was later included in a 2019 symposium and tour. He made beautiful things. His wife believes Martinez contracted COVID-19 at work, because his job required him to enter units with COVID-19 patients to ensure they were being cleaned properly. Becky Blair was born March 13, 1956, and grew up in Santa Rosa. Laura believes Merrick caught the coronavirus while traveling to Los Angeles by plane in early March. She said her father wrote more than 50 books on religious themes. They married when she was 17 he was the love of her life, Morquecho said. A debilitating stroke affected his ability to communicate, and he spent his final years in a nursing home. On Jan. 26, unable to breathe, Hernandez was admitted to Beverly Hospital in Montebello.

"She had five kids already and a '52 Plymouth," said Robert Zwingman of one of his earliest memories. The wall behind the register was filled with family photos.

She first experienced coronavirus-related symptoms on April 27 when she came down with a high fever after her thrice-a-week dialysis treatment. My dad always made me feel larger than life, like I could accomplish anything, Compton wrote. John Breier lived for three decades with multiple sclerosis, underwent four brain surgeries and often referred to himself as the Bionic Man because of the implant he received to treat symptoms of the disease. His hands shook as he held the piece of notebook paper. Im very proud of my husband. Among others, Wilmore is survived by his wife of more than 27 years, Soumaya, and their two children, Anika and Brendi. He was himself the longtime poetry editor of the Chiron Review. Mark wasnt. She knew we were both sick, but she was still protecting me.. In the rush to admit his father to the hospital, he never got a chance to say goodbye. Clarkson died of a single gunshot wound to the mouth on Feb. 3, 2003, just three hours after meeting Spector at the House of Blues, the Sunset Strip music club where she worked as a hostess. In 2002, Deborah Lynn Aguilars son Stephen was driving home from a neighborhood convenience store when shots rang out from another vehicle. A World War II veteran, White received two Purple Hearts and returned from his stint in the Marines with shrapnel in his leg. Maa would come around the house frequently to fix their appliances. They had been apart for nearly 20 years. As a former ground crew worker for American Airlines, Santicruz flew for free, and used that to his advantage in his retirement. On May 28, someone at the facility called to tell McIntyre that her mother had signs of COVID-19.

He would make us laugh, as well as his friends and clients, Maggie said. I read his articles but I guess I just took it for granted that this is what he did. He floated up to the Warner Bros. story department and became an associate producer on 77 Sunset Strip, a hit ABC detective show that marked the start of Rogosins three-decade TV producing career. Wernick, who went by Nina, was naturally athletic and enjoyed diving, tennis, swimming and cheerleading, but skating swept her away. When I got home from the dance, I woke my parents up and said, I have met the man Im going to marry. I just knew it, Dianne said.

After Santicruz died, Fadrilan and his wife planted a succulent in his name. He sacrificed his whole life for his family, Fran said. He spearheaded fundraisers to purchase the land and playground equipment for Tassafaronga Park in East Oakland in 1964. He never talked about it, but from there it took off like wildfire.. When her children were young, she often pre-checked their assignments and returned them with corrections. Alaniz died in El Centro on June 10 from complications of COVID-19. I accept you for who you are. He wore his mask during errands.

Put in your best effort. Every evening, during Jeopardy commercials, the two would FaceTime. In Justins eyes, his older brother was larger than life, a towering figure whom he could never beat in basketball. He was a real gentle coach. When Joseph was 19 and looking for a job, William invited him to the steel mill where he worked. When she was there, the party was on, said her daughter, Monique Washington. She could just take rooms and make them look gorgeous, Ehlers said. He wore No. It was a trait that many found endearing. Victor DJ V-Funk Martinez knew instinctively how to read a crowd and what to play to get them dancing. There, Palos became a meaningful advocate for her small Mexican community. A Type 2 diabetic with pulmonary issues, Stark was hospitalized for seven weeks. She always wanted to come back to California, said Charles, she hated the cold.. He was 38. He had had enough. She packed tomatoes at Green Valley Farms in Brawley and asparagus at the Abatti Farms in El Centro.It was hard labor something she didnt wish for her children -- but Chavez Godinez took pride in work well done. But before we got a chance to bask in the glory, we were asked to leave.. McAdoo had a close-knit circle of friends within the LAPD who enjoyed spending time together. Dominick Shirley has been walking around the house in a pair of Nike camouflage slip-ons that belong not to the 16-year-old high school student but to his father, Ronald Shirley, who was 80 when he died of complications from coronavirus on April 9 at St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo.

Eldest daughter Rena Whitehouse recalls her mom regularly hosting international students in their home growing up. They sent an email to all of us saying that one of the caregivers and one of the residents had COVID, Melissa says. He was a Western wanderer.

They divorced 28 years later. Garcia had high blood pressure and diabetes and was trying to be cautious, his son said. Adeline dedicated her time to raising their three children, but also offered a hand to a local bank teller, babysitting her two children while the teller worked. That was the first time hed ever really been depressed, Faye said. It happened so quick. He was 34.

Manuel Agredano was 83. Talbott had taken after the other women in her family. As an adult, he worked full-time but took English language classes in the evenings, before earning a GED and diploma in 1985, the same year his son Andrew graduated from high school, Sylvia said.