All Obituaries

Wally was born in San Bernardino, California and passed away at this home at The Lakes in Banning, California. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Alice Huntington, and his siblings. Wally joined the Navy at age nineteen and served on the USS Rochester, USS Sampson, and USS Collette for twenty-four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. After the service, Wally continued his education at San Bernardino Valley College and then got a job at Minolta Office Machines in Palm...

John Aaron Gieratz, born John Aaron Skidmore on August 24, 1960, to Richard and Jackie Skidmore in Hamilton, Ohio. John was the youngest of the Skidmore boys. He attended Loveland Elementary, King Mills Junior High School and Loveland High School in Ohio. In 1980, John decided to leave Ohio and head west to join his mom in sunny Southern California. The day he left, he hooked up a U-haul trailer to his Chevy Chevette, which was packed to the gills with everything he owned. John listened to...

David Lee Smith, Jr. was born May 19th, 1982 to parents Linda Ward-Anguiano and David Lee Smith. David was also a Tribal Member of The Torres Martinez Indian Reservation. David, Jr. aka Bubba was the first born to his parents. David was a great son well-loved and well mannered. He was a great student who always excelled, nothing less than the Honor Roll. In fact, throughout his entire scholastic years David maintained Perfect Attendance, even through his four years of High School. At...

Michael Deshown Pete was born on February 25, 1969, to Michael Edward and Debra Pete in Torrance, California. Michael was the eldest of four children, Steven, Michele, and Breelyn. Michael moved to Banning, CA with his mother and brother, Steven, in 1974. The family attended Fountain of Life Church of God in Christ. Michael dedicated his life to Christ and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church in 2016. Michael graduated from Banning High School in 1986. He was an all-around...

Victor Daniel Romero passed away October 9, 2021 at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, California. He was born August 1, 1930 in San Bernardino, California. He worked at the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for thirty-five years before retiring. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He followed Christian beliefs and attended Canaan Assembly of God. Victor will be missed dearly by his daughters, Clara Rodriguez, Patricia Romero, Mary Reyes, and Alicia Ramirez of...

Thomas Lafaille Ortega of Banning, California passed away on Oct 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Charlesetta Griffin, "Charlye", entered this earthly life on March 6, 1939 in Shelby, Mississippi and departed for glory September 14, 2021 in Redlands, CA. She is predeceased by her parents Henry P. Harmon and Virgie Lowery and husband, William Howard Griffin III. At an early age she met and married her soulmate, Howard, in Buffalo, New York. They shared more than 50 years together. Their love was like their favorite song "Unforgettable". Together they raised their...