All Obituaries

Anita J. Baltezore 10/30/1936 -- 06/16/2026 Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Bird Mother, Friend, Dancer, Baker, Volunteer, Caretaker of God's Creatures. Grandma Anita "You better believe it"

Shereé “RJ” Noel Estrella-Wong, aged 41, of Costa Mesa CA joined the stars after a long, treacherous battle with liver cirrhosis on June 9, 2026 at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, CA. Born January 6, 1985, in LA, she was the daughter of Lori Dube Tolentino and Randall Paul Estrella. Shereé graduated from Estancia High School in 2003, earning the Magna Cum Laude title. After her graduation, she went on to become a model in her youth, a mother at 23, a ...

Erika Herrera Perez 10 de Octubre de 1982 – 14 de Abril de 2026 Erika Herrera Pérez, una madre devota, abuela y esposa, conocida por su espíritu incansable y su ética de trabajo inquebrantable, falleció el 14 de abril de 2026 a la edad de 43 años. Nacida en San Miguel Villaguerrero, hija de Catalina Pérez y Brígido Herrera, Erika fue una de seis hermanos. Desde muy joven, aprendió el valor del trabajo duro y la importancia de ...

Sandra Senft, born October 16, 1961, passed away on May 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership, and a deep commitment to supporting women and girls in her community. Sandra was especially passionate about expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for young women. As the Tech Trek coordinator for the Big Bear Valley branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), she dedicated herself to helping middle school girls ...

John Alan Brose, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1939, in Los Angeles, California.   John made Big Bear Lake, California his home for 52 years, where he built a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys of being outdoors. He spent many years working in the grocery business, known for his strong work ethic, generosity, and friendly nature.   A very kind and generous man, John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, ...

James “Jim” Wright, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest after a life marked by humility, brilliance, and steadfast love for his family and the Catholic faith. He was born on November 16, 1946, in El Sereno, California, to Rosella Larson Wright and Frederick “Bud” Wright, the youngest of six children, Jean, Fred, Laura, Mary, Thom, and stepbrother Frank. Jim is survived by Gayle—his devoted wife of ...

Janet Rose Cook Sears of Big Bear City, California, died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on December 12, 1949, in Plainview, Minnesota, she was the eldest child of Allan Andrew and Marcella (Lyons) Cook. Janet's early years in Plainview were spent in a close-knit family that valued hard work, faith, and service. As the firstborn, Janet grew up alongside her three younger siblings: Susan, Mary, and Paul. She took her role as big sister seriously, offering guidance, a listening ear, ...

Cheryl Badham Donohoe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Gigi, sister, and  friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Big Bear Lake, California on  December 4, 2025. She was 76 years old.  Cheryl was born on December 31, 1948, in Los Angeles, California to Edward  Dick Badham and Virginia Evelyn Dabney Badham. She grew up on Lido Isle  in Newport Beach, where she enjoyed an idyllic coastal childhood and met the  love of her life, William Albert Donohoe, at ...

Jose Guadalupe Gomez 56, passed away peacefully on November 06, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and mother. Jose was a man of strength, integrity, and humor. Jose found peace and joy in music. He loved playing music. He had his own drum set and various other instruments. He also loved cars. He would buy almost any car and would fix it up to his liking and would always have it cleaned himself. On his days off he was either cleaning his car or in his backroom practicing a new song he ...

Elaine Henderson (Ray), age 63, passed away on November 19, 2025, in Big Bear Lake, California. Born on October 17, 1962, in Newfoundland, Canada, Elaine lived a vibrant and purpose-driven life marked by deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and an enduring zest for life. Elaine’s journey was one of resilience and reinvention. Alongside her husband Mark Henderson, Elaine co-owned Thelma's Family Restaurant & Bakery in Big Bear City, California for 37 years. Together they ...