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Inspired by NYT's frontpage, here are the lives lost from the coronavirus in Southern California, as published in OC Register and SCNG papers' obituaries over the past couple months. (Thread)
Dr. Paul A. Constantine, 93, served thousands of patients in his private family practice in Tustin. He always insisted on watching the entire end credits of a movie to recognize those who worked to make the film: https://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=paul-a-constantine&pid=196133759
Nancy Louise Heaton, a Whittier resident for 80 years, who enjoyed traveling with her mother: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/whittierdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=nancy-louise-heaton&pid=196204052&_ga=2.203728851.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
George J. Bender, 88, Rancho Palos Verdes, who hiked to the top of Yosemite's Half Dome when he was 74 years old. For him, his "neighborhood family was his special family." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailybreeze/obituary.aspx?n=george-j-bender&pid=195911649&_ga=2.206556240.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Joseph Radisich, 84, former head coach at Mary Star of the Sea and a member of the San Pedro Sportswalk of Fame. "A loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, uncle, coach and friend." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailybreeze/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-radisich&pid=195850942#_ga=2.206556240.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Myrrl Santy, 77 of Redondo Beach. Worked at TRW for 40 years and "was an expert in space related testing and manufacturing processes." "A model husband and father who was always ready to open his house." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailybreeze/obituary.aspx?n=myrrl-santy&pid=195828176&fhid=24083#_ga=2.206556240.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Robert (Bert) Manley Argo Jr., 75 of the South Bay. "The picture of health and vitality prior to succumbing to the virus" and "a true Southern Gentleman." Helped disadvantaged youth through CASA, loved flying his Cessna 172. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailybreeze/obituary.aspx?n=robert-manley-argo-bert&pid=195870257&_ga=2.105898944.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Rose Cadena Lord, 83, Yucaipa. "She was a caring soul and would do anything for anyone. She was extremely independent in all that she did. She was a fighter even until her last breath." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivdailybulletin/obituary.aspx?n=rose-cadena-lord&pid=196170168&_ga=2.199528301.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Vincent G. Frainee, 68 of Redlands. Owner/Operator of Frainee Water Trucks for the past 44 years. His hands "were rough and calloused, signs of a man who worked hard to support his family." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivdailybulletin/obituary.aspx?n=vincent-g-frainee&pid=196204015&_ga=2.199528301.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Mary Molina Palos, 105 (!), a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont for over 60 years. Served thousands of students while working as a cafeteria manager at Claremont Unified School District schools. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivdailybulletin/obituary.aspx?n=mary-molina-palos&pid=196204014#_ga=2.199528301.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
More to come...
Patricia Ann (Patti) Breed-Rabitoy, 69 of Reseda. Spent 36 years working at UCLA. "If there was a problem, Patti could tirelessly solve it and always save the day." Antique doll collector. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ladailynews/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-ann-breed-rabitoy-patti&pid=196193575&_ga=2.195062511.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Herbert Segall, 91 of Pasadena. Taught physics at Occidental College for 31 years. "He made life with his family and friends beautiful through his conversations and humor, his singing and playing the guitar as well as his talent in photography." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pasadenastarnews/obituary.aspx?n=segall-herbert&pid=196193579&_ga=2.132671309.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Patricia Ann Eaton, 83 of Riverside. "Dedicated her life to her family and was passionate about her lovely homes, antiques and her Poly High alumni group." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pe/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-ann-eaton&pid=196170191&_ga=2.165128188.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Brandie Miranda Greany, 43, Pechanga tribal member. "Her dream was to open a new clinic at Pechanga, which came to fruition last year and will be finished later this year." https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pe/obituary.aspx?n=brandie-miranda-greany&pid=196105658&_ga=2.165128188.296283341.1590218603-1285974911.1585089572
Each death is no less heartbreaking than the other... and this is less than 1% of nearly 2,700 in LA/Riverside/Orange/San Bernardino counties' residents who have died of the coronavirus thus far.
