Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.
Thomas Allen Cheese
Jun 16, 2025
Thomas Allen Cheese was a man who lived every day to the fullest, beginning his lifelong dedication to physical fitness at California State University Long Beach where he obtained his Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. It was in Long Beach that he was introduced via a blind date to his future wife, Pamela Deann James, later Pamela Deann Cheese, who...
Gilbert Honesto Perez
Jun 6, 2025
Gilbert "Jerry" Honesto Perez, a beloved soul and shining light in the lives of many, was born on September 30, 1932, in Redlands, California. After 92 wonderful years filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories, he passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, Evalina Roque Perez, with whom he shared a remarkable 71...
Beatrice W. Fong
Jun 5, 2025
Beatrice Fong passed away in her sleep on June 5, 2025 at age 93 in Redlands, CA. Known to friends and family as “Bea” or “Gahgie,” she was a happy and energetic woman who always brought smiles and laughter to everyone. Bea considered both San Francisco, CA and Bakersfield, CA as her hometowns. Bea and her late husband Dick were...
Matt Riley
Jun 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of loss that the family of Matt Riley announces his passing on the 3rd of June, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on the 15th of January, 1974, in the city of Redlands, California. Matt was known for his classy demeanor, loving nature, kind heart, and sense of humor....
Elery Warren Albertson
May 30, 2025
Elery Warren Albertson, 82, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on December 27, 1942, Elery was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, beloved brother, and cherished friend to many.
A proud veteran, Elery honorably served in the United States Army. His military service was a source of deep pride and reflected the discipline, courage, and strong sense of...
Mary Jane Vargas
May 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Jane Vargas
Mary Jane Vargas, 70, of Hesperia, California, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at Loma Linda University Medical Center, surrounded by family. Born on December 17, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, Mary Jane filled the world with warmth, laughter, and love.
Raised in San Antonio, she moved to Los Angeles at a young age...
Patrick Gene Pickering
May 19, 2025
Donald Gene Pickering was born to Charles and Mary Pickering on December 29,1941 with his twin brother, they were two out of four siblings. He grew up in a loving family and community.
He attended and graduated from high school at Excelsior High in Norwalk CA. He loved track and field growing up. He later joined the Navy at a young...
Robert G.W. Kappel
May 19, 2025
Robert George Wendell Kappel, loving father and husband, passed away in Riverside, CA on May 19, 2025. Robert “Bob” Kappel was 89 years old at the time of his passing and was born in Granger, WA on November 26, 1935. Bob attended schools in the greater Seattle area including Auburn Adventist Academy where he met the love of his life,...
MaryLou Burgeson
May 13, 2025
MaryLou Burgeson passed peacefully in the early morning of May 13 th , 2025 at 84 years old
in her longtime residence in Yucaipa, CA. Born March 1 st , 1941 in Minneapolis Minnesota, she
was adopted at age two by Helen Petsch Jerdee and Melvin Dutton Jerdee. Her family, which
included her parents, herself, and her sister Donna, moved to Albuquerque when...
Vincent Zilius
May 12, 2025
Vincent Zilius September 12, 1938- May 12, 2025
Vincent Zilius, a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Vince was born in Chicago, IL, to William and Ann Zilius. A graduate of St Ignatius College Prep, Vincent furthered his education at Roosevelt University, earning both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Public...
Richard W. Fong
May 12, 2025
Richard Fong passed away peacefully at age 96 in Redlands, CA on May 12, 2025. Known to all by his nickname Dick, he was a loving husband to his wife of 68 years, Bea, and a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by Bea and immediate family members Jon and Ling, David, Michael, Jun, Caroline, Joli, and Kit, and...
Scheri Esther Newbry
May 9, 2025
On Friday, May 9, 2025, Scheri (Stanton) Newbry, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 79.
Scheri was born on June 26, 1945, in Yakima, Washington, to Robert and Leona (Burgess) Stanton. Not long after, the family moved to Kirkland, WA, where Scheri attended elementary school through high school. After graduating in 1963, Sheri attended Central...
William A. Thompson
May 8, 2025
William Arthur Thompson (Bill or Billy), beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle,
brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Yucaipa, California, on May 8, 2025,
at the age of 88. Surrounded by his children and loved ones, both present and beyond the veil, he
was joyfully reunited with his eternal companion, Sharon, as well as family and friends who
preceded him in...
Carolyn Mae Krejci
May 3, 2025
Carolyn Hockle Krejci
They say, “It’s not the years in your life that count; it’s how you live the years.” In Carolyn’s case, she lived a full life on both counts!
Born into a German-dominated household in Hamtramck, Michigan, and the oldest of five children, Carolyn took on family responsibilities at a very young age. By the time she was 11, she was...
Abraham Aziz Bidaki
May 3, 2025
Abraham "Abe"- was born in Ahvaz, Iran growing up in a large, dynamic family, being the fourth of ten children with two brothers and seven sisters. He was fearless and always sought out adventure. He was a protector and a leader. He was generous and full of love and laughter.
Abe came to America in 1969, found himself in Des Moines,...
Diana Lynn Blair
Apr 29, 2025
Diana Blair, born on September 13, 1963 to Elwin and Ruth Blair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie, her parents, Elwin and Ruth, brother Billy and sister Evelyn. Diana passed away on April 29, 2025, after courageously battling multiple serious health challenges over the past two years. True to her nature, she faced each day with the...
Wayne Phillips Mullen
Apr 28, 2025
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Wayne Mullen, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025.Wayne was born January 17, 1937, in Crystal, Maine, to Stillman and Helen Mullen (Phillips). He graduated from High School, West Hartford CT. and later from Baptist Bible College, Springfield MO. Wayne spent several years in ministry, founding First Bible Baptist Church in Rochester, NY., and loved nothing more than...
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