Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Sep 4, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

Jesus Joel Luna, Jr. (aka Jesse and Jr) Passed away unexpectedly Aug 7, 2023 with his wife and youngest son by his side.He was a high achiever in his USMC career, Forest Service Fire and Aviation, Education and his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu life.He loved to play poker, watch the SF Giants play, working on old muscle cars and has an...

Jul 29, 2023

Sonia Maribel Vasquez-Garay, born on September 1st, 1952 in San Miguel, El Salvador, Central America. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many. Lived the majority of her adult life in Southern California, up until her passing on July 29, 2023 in Lancaster, California. Sonia is survived by her husband Ricardo D. Garay, daughters Gloria C. Garay,...

Jul 22, 2023

Alfred William (Bill) Trolinger Jr, 72, of Acton, CA, passed away peacefully on July 22nd, 2023, in his sister's home in Littlerock, CA. surrounded by his family after his brave fight with cancer.Bill was born October 28th, 1949, in Elgin, IL, and was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Alfred Trolinger Sr and Elvina (Inky) and his brother, Kenneth...

Jul 20, 2023

Linda Kay Geist was born 1/30/1944 in Maywood California. She married Jerald Geist in Lewiston Idaho on 7/6/1960. Together they had two children. In her early years of marriage she was a young homemaker and cared for many neighborhood children as her own..Linda graduated Antelope Valley College LVN program in 1988 and had a diverse nursing career driving medical transport...

Jul 9, 2023

Bernadette Eva Alcantar (58) was called to heaven on July 9, 2023, where she joined her fathers and sisters. She was born in Long Beach and lived most of her life in the AV where she created a life she loved. Bernadette leaves behind: her husband of 40 years, her 2 birth children and countless children she loved as her...

Jul 8, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Glenn Richard Artz of Lancaster, California, born on November 14, 1946 in Southern California, and died on July 8, 2023 in Lancaster, California at the age of 76 of acute organ failure. 

Glenn was predeceased by his parents, Richard Lee Artz and Marilyn Jeanette (Baker) Artz, his brother Gary Lee Artz, his nephew...

Jul 3, 2023

Henry “Sandy” W. Sanford—Born May 31, 1937 in Beloit, Ohio and passing away at Palmdale, California July 3, 2023.He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joyce Sanford, son Christopher Sanford, brothers David Sanford, William Sanford, and parents Henry M and Anita Sacconi Sanford.He is survived by his brother Gary and Effie Sanford, sister-in-law Carol Sanford both of Alliance,...

Jun 25, 2023

Martha Lorena Webster McCalla was born on July 17, 1962, in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was born to Oldin Joseph McCalla and Elisa Rivera, she was the oldest one of three children.After moving to the United States in 1969, she began another chapter in her life.It was here in the United States that she found herself and became the...

Jun 8, 2023

Jun 7, 2023

Alvin Demetrius Myles came into this world on July 22, 1967 and left it on June 7, 2023. He was a hardworking, loyal and loving man. He loved his family and his friends. He was a deacon at Total Deliverance church in Lancaster before it relocated out of state. He leaves his children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces,aunts, cousins and a...

May 7, 2023

May 6, 2023

May 3, 2023

Sheila Ruth Quinn1936 – 2023Sheila Ruth Quinn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home in Lancaster, California. Sheila was born in 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Cecil A. Genske and Ruth Esther Sheldon Genske. Sheila attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where she met Robert Quinn. In 1955 they were married and lived happily in Colorado...

Apr 12, 2023

Daniel R HalverBorn December 15 1966 died too soon April 12, 2023. He left behind grandchildren, Wife, Son and Daughter-in-law. April 12th will forever be a day of sadness

Apr 2, 2023

John Piroska, from Ridgecrest California passed away peacefully at home unexpectedly. He was 81 years old. Preceded in death by, Pat Piroska (wife) He leaves behind, four daughters, three granddaughters, two great grand sons, and his beloved dog, Maggie.John had been a DOD employee, worked for China Lake Naval weapons center, ran the auto hobby, and the bowling alley for...

Feb 15, 2023

Shuck, Loren “ShortyLoren “Shorty” Shuck passed away peacefully at his home in Lancaster, California on February 15, 2023.Loren, son of the late Ira J and Judith (Jamtgaard) Shuck was born August 26, 1935 in Alcester, SD. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1953. Loren moved to Lancaster California in 1956. He started working for Denny Refrigeration in 1961 as...

Feb 9, 2023

Donna Louise Holzberger, 79, longtime Antelope Valley resident, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2023 in Lancaster, California. She was born on November 3, 1943, to Donald and Louise (Cournoyer) Sullivan in Los Angeles, California. Donna was raised and attended school in Glendale, California where she graduated from Hoover High School.Donna married Dale Holzberger in 1965. Donna and Dale moved...

Feb 7, 2023

Feb 7, 2023