Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Jun 4, 2025

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....

May 30, 2025

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 9, 2025

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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Apr 26, 2025

Dale Howard Anderson, our beloved Patriarch, passed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 72 at his home in Highland, California. Dale was born on June 3rd, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to Howard and Irene Anderson and fondly remembered his childhood adventures growing up “back east”.

After graduating from Hubbard High School in 1971, Dale joined the Air Force...

Apr 22, 2025

Barbara Kay Bozzo, born on November 2, 1944, departed this world on April 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support. To all who were fortunate to know her, Barb was a beloved wife and mother, whose devotion and warmth radiated in every room she entered. She was a beacon of light and positivity, always drawn...

Apr 21, 2025

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Apr 19, 2025

Walter Steven McLaughlin, a Yucaipa resident for 48 years, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Loma Linda, California. He was 74.

Walt was born July 9, 1950, in San Bernardino, California. He grew up with his family in Rialto, where he graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1968. Walt moved to Yucaipa in 1977 and made it his hometown until...