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Paul D. Brakebill, 92 and Wanda L. Brakebill, 92

Paul D. Brakebill, 92 and Wanda L. Brakebill, 92

Our beloved parents, Paul and Wanda Brakebill, passed away peacefully at home 36 hours apart, after 67 years of marriage, with family by their side. Together they touched the hearts of so many over the years.

4-22-23, Sandra “Sandy” Lea Norris, 83

4-22-23, Sandra “Sandy” Lea Norris, 83

Sandra “Sandy” Lea Norris, 83, of Oak View, California, went to her heavenly home on April 22, 2023. Sandra was born in Aurora, Illinois, on August 9, 1939, to Donald and Eleanor Zander.

5-8-23, Deborah Lynn Lambertson, 69

5-8-23, Deborah Lynn Lambertson, 69

Deborah Lynn Lambertson of Ojai, California, passed away on May 8, 2023 at home in the arms of her husband and her son by her side. She fought a well hard battle with polycystic kidney disease for 18 years. Debbie was born on September 20, 19…

4-13-23, Patrick Kevin Murphy

4-13-23, Patrick Kevin Murphy

Long-term resident Patrick Murphy died April 13, 2023, in USC University Hospital in Los Angeles, California, with his brother, Teri, by his side. Pat’s son, Matthew; brother, Tim; and close friends, Linda Uvari and Lisa Middough, were with h…

4-25-23, Blake William Wilson

4-25-23, Blake William Wilson

Blake William Wilson died in his sleep on April 25, 2023. A man with irrepressible energy, focus on fun, and a consummate rule breaker, he was born at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California, on June 7, 1948. His parents…

4-30-23, Jan B. Peter, 71

4-30-23, Jan B. Peter, 71

Jan B. Peter, 71, of Ojai, California, passed away on April 30, 2023, after complications from a lung infection. Jan was born to Marie and Burke Tilley, in Solana Beach, California, on June 1, 1951. Jan loved growing up at the beach, played o…

4-23-23, Thomas Brian Russell, 87

4-23-23, Thomas Brian Russell, 87

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Thomas Brian Russell born August 28, 1935, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 23, 2023. He grew up in Ojai, California, and had many cherished memories there.

4-19-23, Ted Klein, 64

4-19-23, Ted Klein, 64

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Douglas Klein on April 19, 2023, at the age of 64. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and his soul is now free.

4-25-23, Joan Marble, 95

4-25-23, Joan Marble, 95

“I’m going on to the best adventure there is.” Joan Frances Marble, 95, of Ventura, California, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2023. She was born to Catherine and Francis Fry in Birkenhead, England. The youngest of three sisters, she was…

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4-3-23, John Henry (Johnny) Williams, Jr., 69

4-3-23, John Henry (Johnny) Williams, Jr., 69

John Henry (Johnny) Williams, Jr. passed away on April 3, 2023. Johnny was born on June 24, 1953, in Santa Paula, California, to John Henry Willams, Sr. and Patricia Clark Doerner. He went to high school at Villanova Preparatory School in Oja…

3-17-23, Robert Evans, 70

3-17-23, Robert Evans, 70

Robert Evans, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2023, at the age of 70. Robert was a man who loved his life.

12-10-22, Alan Hobart Ecker

12-10-22, Alan Hobart Ecker

With profound sadness, the family of Alan Hobart Ecker, 74, announce his passing on December 10, 2022, at his home in Lake Tapps, Washington, after a 14-month battle with Glioblastoma. He was a former resident of Ojai, California, for 28 years.

4-3-23, Karen Lee Phipps

4-3-23, Karen Lee Phipps

Karen Lee Phipps, 81, of Ojai, California, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family.

3-29-23, Whitney Ulrich

3-29-23, Whitney Ulrich

Whitney “Whit” John Ulrich, of Ojai, California, entered his eternal home in Heaven on March 29, 2023. Born on November 15, 1931, in Boise, Idaho, Whit spent most of his childhood growing up in El Sobrante, California.

3-30-23, Ellen Hall

3-30-23, Ellen Hall

Ellen Hall graced all of us with her radiant energy, beautiful heart, and beaming smile. She devoted her life to following her spiritual path and guiding those around her with her ageless wisdom, clear vision, and joyful spirit. A loving moth…

3-24-23, John Keller, 72

3-24-23, John Keller, 72

John Keller was born January 26, 1951, in Berkeley, California. He passed away March 24, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a father to three beautiful children: two sons and one daughter.

3-19-23, Charles “Chuck” Bolton, 80

3-19-23, Charles “Chuck” Bolton, 80

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Charles “Chuck” Bolton passed away peacefully in his family’s home on March 19, 2023, in Kamiah, Idaho, at the age of 80. Chuck is survived by his son, Michael, of Kamiah, Idaho; daughter, Lisa Bolton, of Lewiston, Idaho; brother, David Bolto…

3-1-23, Paul Brakebill, 92 and 3-3-23, Wanda Brakebill, 92

3-1-23, Paul Brakebill, 92 and 3-3-23, Wanda Brakebill, 92

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Our beloved parents, Paul and Wanda Brakebill, passed away peacefully at their family home after 67 years of marriage. Dad (days away from his 93rd birthday) passed on March 1, 2023, and mom (celebrated her 92nd birthday in February) passed a…

Wilma M. Heidenrich

Wilma M. Heidenrich

Wilma M. Heidenrich, 92, went to be with her loving Savior on Friday, March 17, 2023, while still living at her home in Carpinteria, California.

Panchita Frances Fristrup

Panchita Frances Fristrup

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family matron, Panchita Frances Fristrup, aka “Pam,” fifth-generation Californian, a descendant of one of the original Spanish settling families in the lan…

Glenda May Bytheway Brunette

Glenda May Bytheway Brunette

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Glenda May Bytheway Brunette has died and returned to the earth; for dust you are and to dust you shall return. Glenda was autistic, enduring the miseries and enjoying the benefits that come with that disorder. Fortunately for her, she marrie…

3-7-23, Mary Latker

3-7-23, Mary Latker

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Mary Latker, longtime resident of Ojai, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023, at the age of 92. Mary lived in the Ojai Valley with her husband, Mark Latker, for 60 years. Mary was born to Dr. Robert Scott- Reid and Gertrude Scott-Reid in B…

3-1-23, Rich Paulson

3-1-23, Rich Paulson

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Rich Paulson was born in Merced, California, although he would often recount tales of living all over. One of his favorite places was the Bermuda Islands, where he collected shells on the beach with his mother and explored fascinating caves.

3-15-23, Gail Pike Hercher - Artist, Author, and Teacher, 80

3-15-23, Gail Pike Hercher - Artist, Author, and Teacher, 80

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Artist Gail Pike Hercher died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at age 80. She and her husband, Michael Hercher, moved to Ojai, California, ten years ago from Hawaii, where she practiced printmaking and paper arts. She taught at the Honolulu Academy…

2-12-23, Susan Theis Smith, 75

2-12-23, Susan Theis Smith, 75

Born December 8, 1947, at the corner of Washington and Ocean in Santa Monica, California, Susan moved with the family to Ojai, California, in 1955. She graduated from Nordhoff High School in 1965, moved to San Diego, California, and started a…

2-28-23, Leah Clark, 58

2-28-23, Leah Clark, 58

Leah Clark, 58, passed away suddenly during a heart operation on February 28, 2023. She was a lifelong Ojai, California resident who was very involved with the community, as well as a loved and valued staff member at Nordhoff High School. She…