All Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" Ellis Todd passed away suddenly at home on December 27, 2021 due to a cardiac arrest. He was 78 years old and had been a resident of Yucaipa since 1983 when he moved to Yucaipa from Riverside, CA, with his wife, Sherry, of 6 months. Jerry was born on August 24, 1943 in Martin's Ferry, Ohio. His family moved to Riverside when he was 8 years old, and Jerry spent most of the remainder of his life in the Inland Empire. Jerry grew up attending Riverside...

Terry Arthur Crafts, age 58, of San Bernardino, CA, unexpectedly passed away in his home on December 22, 2021. Terry was born on February 4th, 1963 in Indio, CA, to Charles and Barbara Crafts. He grew up in Banning, CA and graduated from BHS in 1980. After graduating he entered the US Air Force serving at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB) in Biloxi, MS, Norton AFB in San Bernardino, CA, Clark AFB in the Philippines, Zweibrucken AFB in Germany, and Dover AFB in Delaware. After ten years of active...

Albin Joseph Malinowski Jr. was born on July 14th, 1947 in Binghamton N.Y. and the Lord called him home while surrounded by family on December 22nd, 2021. Al moved to California in 1968 to avoid the dreaded New York winters and sign with the California Angels but he never left his lifelong friendships with Mark & Janie, Chuckie & Malinda and Gary & Barb. When Al decided to stay in California he met the love of his life Claudia "Coco" Malinowski in 1970 and they were...

Eddie L. Holland, Sr. was born in Carthage, Texas on February 14, 1953 to Eddie and Vivian Holland. He was the second child of five. Lee lived in Palm Springs, CA as a young child, then his family moved to Banning, CA. Lee lived in Rubidoux, CA for many years as a young adult before finding himself back to Banning, CA until the time of his death. Lee worked many years in the oil refinery industry. One thing he loved was his family and lowrider cars. He was a mechanic and loved working on...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Andrea Lorraine Hunt, of Banning, on December 31, 2021, at the age of 51 years. She was born to Monnie Faye Hester and Purvis Hunt Jr. on October 25, 1970. Andrea spent most of her life in Banning where she made many lifelong friends. Andrea met the love of her life, Steven Pete, and together they have two beautiful children: Shawnisty and Stephaun. Andrea is preceded in death by her grandparents Willie Jane & Vernon...

Emmanuel Lara Alvarado, 29, passed away on December 27, 2021 in Banning, CA. He was born January 2, 1992 at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA. He lived in Banning, CA, where he attended school and graduated with his High School Diploma. He was a Jack of all Trades and he followed Christian beliefs. Emmanuel was the best Tio ever, he loved all his nieces and nephews. He was a family man and very social to everyone. Emmanuel will be missed dearly by his parents Maria and Enrique...

Carlos Rubalcaba Martinez, 66, passed away January 19, 2022 in Banning, CA. He was born October 8, 1955 in Mexicali, MX.  Carlos will be missed dearly by his children, Carlos M. Martinez of Beaumont, CA, Angela M. Martinez of Beaumont, CA, Carlisia R. Martinez of Banning, CA, Madeline R. Martinez of Banning, CA, and Viktoria I. Martinez of Banning, CA; siblings, Sylvia Thomas of Cherry Valley, CA, Mario Martinez of Banning, CA, Rosanna Martinez of Banning, CA, Alita Martinez-Miles of...

Antonia G. Contreras, 93, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born June 1, 1928 in Banning, CA, where she lived most of her life. She also lived in El Centro, CA for two months. Antonia completed school through the eighth grade. She followed Catholic beliefs. Antonia will be missed dearly by her siblings, Nino Garcia (Stella) of Banning, CA, Andy Garcia of Banning, CA, and Dolores Linet of Redlands, CA; brothers-in-law, Jack Linet and John Sanchez; children, John Contreras of...

Lavar Itric, 27, passed away December 21, 2021. He was born May 21, 1994 in Banning, CA, where he lived all his life. He was a high school graduate. Lavar will be missed dearly by his mother, Camille Guassac of Banning, CA; father, Gergory Itric of Banning, CA; siblings, Dashion Itric, Juanita Guassac, Elijah Guassac, Cedrick Itric, Lillie Itric, Leala Itric, Peter Guassac and Moe Itric all of Banning, CA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Damar Smith of Banning, CA. A visitation...

Carl Howland of Banning, California passed away on Jan 12, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.