Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Oct 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jason Chian (Yaping Qian) November 23, 1954 – October 1, 2025

Jason Chian, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at the age of 70. Born Yaping Qian in Shanghai, China, on November 23, 1954, Jason lived a remarkable life defined by courage, curiosity, and deep devotion to those he loved.

At...

Sep 29, 2025

Helen Jane Ediger Martens



Helen Jane Ediger Martens was born March 23, 1927 to Benjamin and Mary Ediger of Inman, Kansas and passed away on the evening of September 29, 2025, at the age of 98, in Redlands, California.

She was one of seven children: elder brothers, Norvin and Clarence; elder sisters, Lillian and Verna Lee; and younger sisters, Mary Ann and...

Sep 26, 2025

Today we say goodbye to our beloved mother, Donna Gayle Newby Wadsen.

All who knew her will remember her deep love of literature, her passion for teaching, and her fierce advocacy for animals.

Born on October 7, 1949, to James and Dorothy Newby, Donna spent a childhood marked by frequent moves, but two constants remained: her love of animals and her love...

Sep 25, 2025

Carol Joy Strong, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at age 88.

Born August 25, 1937, in Bremerton, Washington, to Byron and Mildred Gibson, she married Philip L. Strong on September 16, 1960, in the Los Angeles Temple. Together, they raised three children.

A Brigham Young University graduate, Carol taught high school home economics and...

Sep 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025

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Sep 8, 2025

Sandra, or Sandi as she preferred, Sue Crandall, 69, of Fontana, California, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Upland, California, at San Antonio Hospital, due to a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Covina, to Clarence Cutler and Lola Cutler (Medberry), but grew up in Cypress, California, attending Kennedy High School, and then Cypress College. She earned...

Sep 7, 2025

Daniel Gomez was born on September 24, 1976 in Montebello at Beverley hospital to his Mother Pauline and Father Clyde. He grew up in Pico Rivera. He has two brothers, Clyde and Eddie, and one sister, Bridget. He married Sondra in 2001. Danny has 4 kids, Danny, Dominic, Jessika & Arianna. As a kid he enjoyed skateboarding, dirt bike riding,...

Sep 7, 2025

Our beloved, Norma G. Green passed away on September 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

 Norma was born in Hanna, Wyoming on January 30, 1945. She attended school in Medicine bow, Wyoming; this is where she met and her long-life husband Justin Green during their ten-year reunion. Six months; on Friday, February 13, 1976, they wed. Their marriage...

Sep 1, 2025

Carlos Castillo, known to his loved ones as "Chuck," passed away peacefully at home in Redlands, California on September 1, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was 59. 

Born in Pahokee, Florida, on December 13, 1965, and raised in Indiantown, Chuck graduated from South Fork High School in 1984. In 1988, he rode his motorcycle...

Aug 19, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Ovila Turpin, 82, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Redlands, California, with his beloved wife, Hester, at his side.

Joe was born on July 11, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, and grew up in Tunker, Indiana. He attended school in Columbia City before beginning his academic journey at Indiana University in 1961. There, he earned a B.A. in...

Aug 18, 2025

Dean George Grow, of Yucaipa, California was born December 2, 1938 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George and Theda Grow. He was the first of 4 children. He passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Petersen Grow, his siblings, Dan E. Grow, Douglas C. Grow, Jolene Grow Jensen, and his...

Aug 17, 2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Foor Russell on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Mary Lou went to eternal rest peacefully at her home in Redlands. She was born on November 18, 1935, in Pataskala, Ohio. 

She lived in Redlands for more than 40 years and was a beloved pre-school teacher at First Lutheran Children's...

Aug 15, 2025

Karen Louise Hydreos, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on August 15, 2025, at her home in Angelus Oaks, California. Born on February 3, 1947, in Washington, Karen was a beacon of kindness and love, residing in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

For 52 beautiful years, Karen shared her life with...

Aug 12, 2025

Carl was 78 years of age and passed in Redlands, California after a 5-year struggle with dementia. In April of this year, he went to live at Blossom Grove Memory Care where from day one, he was lovingly cared for by his new family. Prestigious Hospice was there every step of his final journey.

Carl was born in Colfax, Washington, to...

Aug 7, 2025

Monica Louise Barrios, age 64, of San Bernardino, California, passed away on August 7, 2025. She was a radiant soul who brought warmth and love to everyone around her. Born on September 16, 1961, in Riverside, California, she was a cherished daughter of Annie and Raul Pina, whose enduring love and guidance shaped the remarkable woman Monica became.

Monica's life was...

Aug 1, 2025

Mary Louise Brown McCarthy was born January 2, 1936 to Henry and Athalene Brown in Cuba, NY, She was the youngest of 8 children.

She attended Meyers Memorial Hospital Nursing School in Buffalo, NY and received her Registered Nurse license. While at Nursing School, through a fellow nursing student who grew up with Edward McCarthy (from Blasdell, NY), who was in...

Jul 28, 2025

Nuestra Madre Alicia nacio Septiembre 03, 1945 en Ameca, Jalisco, MX de Agustina Gomez y Ismael Ascencio. Ella fue criada con 12 hermanos (6 hermanas y 6 hermanos) en Tijuana Baja California. Ufemia, Christobal, Juan, Aurora, Ismael (Jr.), Eva, Cecilia, Benjamin, Agustin, Nicholas y Lupe. Ella se vino a la edad de 17 anos a trabajar en los Estados Unidos...

Jul 25, 2025

Colonel Frederick E. Nowak, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2025. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on August 31, 1938 to Frederick S. Nowak and Emily (Godek) Nowak. On April 12, 1975, he was united in marriage to Margaret Neutz at Faith Lutheran Church in O'Fallon, Illinois. They lovingly shared 50 years together and were...

Jul 22, 2025

“Al” Alfred Xavier Nuno, born in Blythe, California on April 13th, 1952; a resident of Redlands, died July 22, 2025 at 73 years old.

A graduate of Redlands high school, he went on to become a prominent and successful realtor working at several real estate offices in the area.

He enjoyed the game of tennis and was an avid hunter and car...