All Obituaries

Phillip Garcia was born April 16, 1955, in Riverside, California to Florian and Flora Garcia. He grew up in Southern California with his six siblings. Phillip was a tribal member of Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. He passed away surrounded by love on March 28, 2024. Phillip married the love of his life, Elsie Mendez Garcia and they enjoyed 30 years of memories and growing a beautiful family together which includes 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 1...

Charlotte Ruiz, 101, of Banning Ca, left us on March 27, 2024. In her younger years she worked in the orchards in Banning, and would later marry her life long husband Peter Ruiz. She worked for over 50 years in housekeeping, in the Palm Springs area, until she moved back to the reservation, with her husband in 1984. She would remain there, until her passing. She is survived by daughters, Charlene Seeley, Janice Flowers and Marian Ruiz. Sons Theron Ruiz and Doug Ruiz. Daughter in law Joanna...

Larry Wesley Law Sr., a beloved member of his community, passed away at the age of 71 on March 7, 2024. He was born in Banning, California, to Pearline (Lacy) Law and Elmo Law and lived on the Aqua Caliente Section 14 Indian Reservation. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Larry was married to Betty (Bland) Law for 47 years, August 08, 1975 - November 24, 2022. They shared a journey spanning 52 years before Betty peacefully passed away. Larry is survived by his loving children:...

Danny Ray Kirkpatrick of Somers, MT (formerly Yucaipa, CA), age 70, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, as a result of cardiac arrest at his home in Yucaipa where he had been spending the winter months. Danny was born on April 9th, 1953 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center hospital in Corona (now Norco), the eldest of two boys born to Donald Ray Kirkpatrick and Billie Maurice Carr. His father, Don, was serving in the U.S. Marines at the time. Both of his parents had come to California...

Patricia Owens of Banning, California passed away on Mar 23, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Roberta Joan Abate Douglas Obituary May 21, 1939 - February 18, 2024 Roberta Joan Abate Douglas, passed away on February 18, 2024, peacefully at her home in Banning, CA. She was born on May 21, 1939, in Rockford, Ill. in her family home to Carl and Vera Leone Abate. She was the fourth oldest of six children. Due to health concerns as a young child, the family relocated to Dallas, TX. and then moved to Riverside, CA. where she graduated from Cal-Poly High School. The family eventually...

Les was born on February 5, 1943 to Eugene and Patricia in Chicago, Illinois. They were part of close knit Catholic family. He lived in a flat with his grandparents living above them. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic church and attended all Catholic schools. When he was in Junior High he moved to Indianapolis, because of his dad's job change. Then for one year they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he started High School. Because of his dad's job they moved back to...

Eileen Theresa Gaudet Cox, 93, of Banning went home to be with the Lord on January 22nd, 2024 after a short illness. Eileen was born on March 22, 1930, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Dennis and Victoria Gaudet. She grew up with two sisters and 5 brothers. After graduating from high school she was employed as a Supervisor at the Waltham Telephone Company. In 1952 Eileen met her beloved husband Larry at a Memorial Day parade in Waltham. He was serving in the United States Air Force and they...

Sharon Kay HartSharon Kay (Wilson) Klein Hart, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2024, at her home in Banning. She was born on February 6, 1939, in Springfield, Illinois to Louis Edward and Bertha Louise (Hoffman) Wilson. She was the second oldest of five children. Sharon moved to Riverside, California in 1946 and attended Central (now Palm) and Longfellow Schools. While in Riverside, Sharon's father, Lou Wilson, ran several cleaning establishments...

Steven Hatfield of Banning, California passed away on Jan 31, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.