With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dearest mother, Carol Jean Gritsch, who left us peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Carol was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 24, 1936. Her parents named her Carol after a Christmas carol, a perfect name for a baby born on Christmas Eve. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar A. Lusch and Ruth Irene Allen; her ...

It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce Miranda Tse Foran of Studio City, CA, passed away quietly on March 2, 2026, from Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy (PSP).  She was 56 years old.  Miranda never complained, was never bitter, or scared, and faced this awful disease with tenacity and grace.  Bad-ass chick.    Miranda was born December 26, 1969, in Hubei, China, the daughter of To-Yin Tse and Kit-Ying Poon.  The family eventually relocated to ...

Luis Mora López, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Torrance, California. Born in Puriscal, Costa Rica, on November 5, 1953, Luis carried with him a deep love for family, hard work, friendship, and nature throughout his life. Luis was a dedicated small business owner in construction and remodeling, known for his strong work ethic, craftsmanship, and integrity. He took immense pride in building and improving homes and businesses and was respected by many for his ...

Dr. Thelma Harms, a pioneering early childhood educator and researcher whose close observation of classroom life helped shape standards for early childhood education programs around the world, died on Feb. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. She was 100.   Dr. Harms was widely known as the lead co-author of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), an observational framework that transformed how educators, researchers and governments evaluate early learning settings. Developed ...

Miriam “Mimi” Anne Allen Black, of Los Angeles, CA, and formerly of Winchester, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2026, at age 83. Mimi was born on January 4, 1943 in Cambridge, MA to Carl Frederick Allen and Miriam Purcell Allen. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. Mimi, who had two younger brothers, was a tomboy when she was a kid. At Arlington High School, she enjoyed being a drum majorette. She graduated from ...

Jerry Baker, an enthusiastic Ohio State Buckeye fan, avid golfer, beloved husband, and cherished friend,  passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Jerry had been living with and battling a very rare  neurodegenerative disease, corticobasal degeneration (CBD), for the past 8-10 years. He was a research  patient at the University of California, San Diego, Department of Neurology, and generously donated his brain  for research in the hope of helping others in the ...

World War II Veteran, Builder and Father Kenneth C. Thumma, 100, formerly of Millersville, Pennsylvania, and later of Los Angeles, California, passed away at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025. Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Dorothy (Senft) Thumma; his son, Barry L. Thumma; and his parents, William A. and Effie (Brothers) Thumma. He was also predeceased by his brother, William E. Thumma (wife June), and sisters ...

Anne Luce, whose warmth and adventurous spirit touched countless lives, passed away at age 100 on December 6, 2025. Born Anne Lesick on May 16, 1925, in Ohio, to Mary and Frank Lesick, Ukrainian immigrants, Anne was raised in a vibrant household as one of eleven children. In 1945, Anne proudly served her country in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), an experience that ignited her passion for adventure and travel. Following her military service, she embarked on ...

"Loving Wife, Mother, Author, Traveler, and all-around Wonderful Person."   Her Graveside Service is Thursday, December 11, 2025, 3 PM, at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. All who knew and loved her are welcome.

Virginia Hollis, 85, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer.  Born on December 6, 1939, in Oswego, Kansas, to Lester Scott and Mary Lee Anna, Virginia developed a lifelong love of reading and learning inspired by her mother’s stories. She became valedictorian of her high school class as the only Black student, a testament to her intelligence and determination.  Virginia enjoyed ...