Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

Apr 14, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness and grief that Dawn Malson, Linda Owens Webb and I announce the death of our mother Tommie Florene Owens. Tommie died on Sunday morning, April 14, 2024 at 11:30 am at home. Despite her age, Tommie enjoyed surprisingly good health up until nearly the end. Our family has been wonderfully overwhelmed with the tremendous outpouring...

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Gary M. Yother, age 69, of Littlerock, California, peacefully passed away at a local hospital, surrounded by friends.  Born on March 1, 1955, in Chattanooga, TN, to Ross and Ruth Yother.  A proud graduate of Red Bank High School, class of ’74.  Gary was one of a kind.  He was loved by many and respected in...

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 7, 2024

Dr. Thomas Lee 1953-2024Kaiser Optometrist for 32 years. Survived by Helen Gabel wife of 44 years and Lee family. Memorial services will be held at Halley Olsen Murphy Funerals & Cremations on May 3rd, 2024 from 2-4pm. 

Apr 6, 2024

The Farmers Daughter Born Nov. 20, 1934 only child of William “Bill” and Isabel “Bell” Serres Arroyo Grande, CA.  Passed on to Eternal Life with her God and Creator, Lord and Savior April 6, 2024 Lancaster, CA  Age 89.

Valedictorian Mission San Luis Obispo High School 1952.

Married the boss’s son when she became the wife of Curtis “Curt” Crawford July 24,...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

On March 28, 2024, Warren Dale Hayes, age 61, of California City, California, peacefully passed away at Palmdale Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, after bravely battling cancer.

Born on December 31, 1962, in Columbia, Missouri, to Patricia Moran and Felix Mason, Dale’s journey began in the heart of Kansas City Missouri. A proud graduate of Van Horn High School, class...

Mar 27, 2024

James Daniel (Dan) Maupin was born on September 22, 1946, and passed away in hishome on March 27, 2024, with his beloved wife, Teresa Jones Maupin, by his side. Danwas a lifelong resident of the Antelope Valley, where, impervious to the unceasing windsand sauna-like conditions, he built with his own two hands a loving home for his familyand a launching...

Mar 23, 2024

Ronald John Harris, 66 yr, Rosamond, CARonald John Harris, 66 yr, of Rosamond, born to William Paul Harris and Julia Melys, passedaway unexpectedly on March 23, 2024. Born on December 20, 1957 in Los Angeles, he was abeloved Husband, Daddy, Popou/Papou, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Friend, and acherished member of the Harris family.Ron lived a life marked by unwavering integrity, boundless...

Mar 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Dennis Michael Hardcastle, at age 81.

Our father lost his battle to cancer on March 18th, with his beloved family by his side. Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Kay, his beloved son, Michael, his beloved parents, Dallas Hatton and Gladys Mae Hardcastle, and his...

Mar 17, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

On March 9, 2024, Ashley Paige Valenzuela went into God’s loving hands.

Ashley was born November 18, 2003 at Henry Mayo Hospital in Santa Clarita. She lived in Lancaster for most of her 20 short years and loved playing at all the local parks.

Ashley loved the beach, especially her favorite, Pismo Beach. She also loved to swim and boogie board at...

Mar 5, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

Fred was born in Easton, PA, to Irvin and Barbara Buss on Nov. 24, 1949. He was the eldest of three children, having two sisters, Connie and Debbie. At the age of fifteen, Fred lost his father. After high school graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served as a sonar technician aboard the destroyer USS McKean. During Fred’s six-year...

Mar 1, 2024

Carlos Estrada Jr. passed away on March 1, 2024 in Lancaster, CA, surrounded by family. Carlos was born on May 26, 1958 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Carlos and Carolina Estrada.Carlos graduated from Quartz Hill High School in 1977. He enjoyed Dodgers baseball, USC football daily newspapers and chocolate.He is survived by his beloved mother, Carolina Estrada; siblings, Adrian, Elva (Rocky),...

Feb 28, 2024

Julia Denise DixonJune 27, 1961 - February 28, 2024Loving Mother and WifeIn Loving Memory of Julia Denise Dixon, 62 Years of Age. Loving Wife. Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend.  Juli was born in Sacramento, Ca. on June 27, 1961 to Barbara and Samuel Andrews.  She passed away from Medical Issues on February 28, 2024 in Antelope Acres, Ca.Juli...

Feb 26, 2024

Brittany Marie Klucz, born on February 22, 2000, in Lancaster, CA, passed away peacefully but suddenly in her sleep from natural causes on February 26, 2024, while visiting friends in Los Angeles just four days after her 24th birthday. Brittany has been a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 5 years. She graduated from the University...

Feb 23, 2024

Gabriel Escobedo was born on August 20, 1998, in Valencia, California. At an early age, Gabriel showed to have extraordinary musical abilities, learning to play his first rock song (Crazy Train) while in junior high school band. He continued with concert and marching band throughout high school where his musical talent flourished,  applying his skills to learn other instruments, and...