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Edward Portnoy

Edward Portnoy

Dec 29, 2025

Edward B. Portnoy, MD, age 76, of Westlake Village, California, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1949, in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Portnoy was a beloved and dedicated physician who practiced internal medicine in Westlake Village, California, for more than 45 years. Over the course of his long and distinguished career, he touched countless...

Thomas Dakin III

Thomas Dakin III

Dec 22, 2025

Thomas Richard Dakin III passed away on December 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 27. Born on September 22, 1998, in Ventura, California, Thomas lived a life full of curiosity, laughter, and love. His heart was as big as his imagination. He viewed the world through an artistic lens with an appreciation for the beauty in...

Sylvia Atkinson

Sylvia Atkinson

Dec 22, 2025

Sylvia Atkinson passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, just two days before her 86th birthday.

She was born on December 24, 1939, in Gibraltar to Ernest and Juanita Gonzalez and later lived in England, where she met and married her husband, Robert Atkinson. Together they shared 65 years of marriage, first in England and later in...

Scott Burkholder

Scott Burkholder

Dec 21, 2025

Scott “Cliffy” Burkholder, age 64, of Moorpark, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1961, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Scott grew into a man defined by intelligence, integrity, curiosity, and an enduring love for both family and adventure. He made Moorpark his home, where he built a life rich in purpose, connection, and laughter.

After graduating...

Ignacio Zendejas Jr.

Ignacio Zendejas Jr.

Dec 20, 2025

Ignacio Zendejas Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Raised in Somis, Ignacio built a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and humble service to the Lord. He lived with a steadfast devotion to God, and now rests peacefully in His presence, joyfully reunited with his beloved son, Abraham Levario Zendejas.

Ignacio is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Sotelo...

Sandra Bryan

Sandra Bryan

Dec 19, 2025

Sandra Lee Bryan, age 72, of Moorpark, California passed away peacefully on December 19, at home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nana.

She is survived by her children: Becky Hayden and her husband, Seth, and Tim Bryan and his wife, Penny; her grandchildren Kira and Emma Bryan; and her siblings Bob Niles, Patti Phillips, and Bill Niles; and...

Scott Doornbos

Scott Doornbos

Dec 15, 2025

Forever in our hearts. Forever missed

Alex Polo

Alex Polo

Dec 14, 2025

Alex Polo, born March 10, 1961, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, and came to the United States at just two years old. As an adult, he proudly became a citizen of the United States, a milestone that reflected his deep commitment to the life he built here. Alex dedicated his career to...

Thomas “Baca” Segovia

Thomas “Baca” Segovia

Dec 13, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas Daniel Segovia, Sr. On December 13th, 2025, in Oxnard, CA, “Baca,” as we lovingly called him, was called to be with the Lord with his dedicated and beautiful wife, Mary, by his side. His beloved children, along with his extended family and friends, were with him until he took...

Raul Bravo

Raul Bravo

Dec 12, 2025

Raul Bravo, 96, of Ventura, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1929, in Santa Paula, California, the third of five children of Magdalena and Leopoldo Bravo.

As a boy, he worked many jobs including as a migrant farmworker locally and in the California Central Valley before joining the U.S. Army. He served...

Virginia Ayala

Virginia Ayala

Dec 11, 2025

Virginia “Virgie” Ayala, also lovingly known as “Grandma Birdie,” age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Fillmore, California, surrounded by loved ones.

Virgie was born on September 16, 1941, in Oxnard, California and resided most of her life in Fillmore, California. She lived a life rooted in love, family, and laughter. For many years, she worked at Camarillo State...

Ellen Dewey

Ellen Dewey

Dec 11, 2025

With grace and strength, Ellen Dewey passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by love. She lived a life defined by devotion to family, generosity to others, and an unwavering sense of independence that inspired all who knew her.

A loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured great-grandmother, Ellen was the heart of her family. Her love was steady and...

Albert LLoyd Wolfkiel

Albert LLoyd Wolfkiel

Dec 8, 2025

Albert Lloyd Wolfkiel passed away on December 8, 2025, from a rare aggressive cancer.

Albert Wolfkiel, the beloved Husband, Father, son, and brother was born June 29, 1965, in Walla Walla , WA to Karen E and Charles Lloyd Wolfkiel. As Albert grew up, the family, his brothers Joe, Walter, and Russell moved around from AK, MN, VA, WA, and OR....

Kathleen Appleford

Kathleen Appleford

Dec 8, 2025

Kathleen Appleford passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by all of her children—exactly where she felt most at peace. Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and the heart of her family. She cherished her loved ones more than anything in this world and was always there when they needed...

Juanita Camacho

Juanita Camacho

Dec 5, 2025

With deepest love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Juanita Camacho, a woman of extraordinary courage, strength, and unwavering faith. She faced one of the most aggressive cancers with a warrior’s spirit, trusting God as her healer and source of strength. Even as her body weakened, her faith never did.

Juanita left this world on Friday December 5, 2025...