Obituaries

Ellen Goetz was Hermosa Woman of the Year

Ellen Goetz was Hermosa Woman of the Year

Ellen Goetz passed away peacefully on December 2 in the Hermosa Beach home that she built during her years as a real estate developer. She was 88.…

‘Perfect Merc’ McFarlane, Hermosa Beach pioneer lifeguard passes on

‘Perfect Merc’ McFarlane, Hermosa Beach pioneer lifeguard passes on

From the time John McFarlane became a Los Angeles County lifeguard in 1951, until a decade after his retirement 32 years later, whenever he had a vacation or a day off, he surfed…

Passing of Body Glove’s, Dive N’ Surf’s Patty Meistrell marks end of a dynasty, end of an era

Passing of Body Glove’s, Dive N’ Surf’s Patty Meistrell marks end of a dynasty, end of an era

The passing of Patty Meistrell, the First Lady of Body Glove and Dive N' Surf marks the end of a dynasty and of an era.…

Hermosa Beach’s ‘Turkey Jon’ Burt remembered as beach icon

Hermosa Beach’s ‘Turkey Jon’ Burt remembered as beach icon

Over the past five decades, “Turkey Jon” Burt was as favorite a Hermosa Beach fixture as The Strand where he rode his bike daily.…

Audiologist Lee Parker, of Manhattan Beach, was a born listener

Audiologist Lee Parker, of Manhattan Beach, was a born listener

The first clue Dr. Lee Parker’s funeral at American Martyrs last Friday would be emotional was the handkerchiefs handed mourners as they filled the church. But knowing Dr. Parker loved celebrations and New Orleans, the handkerchiefs also signaled a celebration was at hand.…

Morales was Redondo Beach TRW analyst, headed Redondo Women’s clubs

Morales was Redondo Beach TRW analyst, headed Redondo Women’s clubs

By David Mendez Former Redondo Beach Woman’s Club president and Hermosa Beach…

Van Huisen was beloved owner of Barnacles, developer, dies

Van Huisen was beloved owner of Barnacles, developer, dies

by Ryan McDonald After returning to the South Bay from the desert…

Easy Reader sports editor Randy Angel left it all on the field

Easy Reader sports editor Randy Angel left it all on the field

There's a saying in sports about those guys who play hard, play for others, and never take a down or an inning off that also applies to how Randy lived. He left it all on the field.…

Valente Marin remembered as avid AYSO coach

Valente Marin remembered as avid AYSO coach

Valente Marin remembered as avid AYSO coach AYSO regions throughout the South Bay…

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