Services being held Dec. 2, at Lake Avenue Church The Pasadena Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Andre Jones, affectionately known as “Dre.” Firefighter Jones began his career as a Pasadena Fire Department Auxiliary Firefighter in August 1986. After learning the basics of firefighting, he tested for Firefighter in 1987…
Dorothy Heffner Voogd was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her birth certificate shows her father’s occupation as “shortstop.” Her father, Don Heffner, was then playing for the St. Louis Browns. Don met Dorothy’s mother, a St. Petersburg (Florida) beauty, while a New York Yankee rookie. Don spent a lifetime in baseball, playing, coaching and managing in cities such as…
Frank F. Forbes, former Board member for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District) has passed away. Director Forbes served on the Upper District Board for 16 years, from 1992 through Dec. 2008, representing the residents of Division 2 which include the cities of South Pasadena, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Arcadia and unincorporated…
Mother Wessie Mae Dillon went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 92 years, on Monday, April 17, at home in Chino, California during the 5 a.m. prayer. Leading up to her death, she was surrounded by her loving and devoted children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the…
Official Doo Dah Parade Bandleader Succumbs to Cancer Story and Photos By Terry Miller A Facebook post on Snotty Scotty and the Hankies’ page simply says: “Snotty Scotty has left the building! The Hankies regret to announce the passing of our beloved leader and brother John Snotty Scotty Finnell, band leader, Doo…
Story and Photos by Terry Miller I just received some very sad news that my good friend and horse photography mentor, Bill Machon passed away. He truly was a fixture at Santa Anita and always had advice, a bloody good joke or two and knew everyone. More importantly they knew and loved him. Bill…
Oct. 9, 1920 – Aug. 24, 2016 George L. Mallory, M.D., was a prominent educator, psychiatrist, and civil rights activist in Los Angeles for over 62 years. Dr. Mallory was born to his mother Julia Mallory, a domestic worker, and his father Oscar Mallory, a railroad worker. Despite being raised in the segregated…
Mary Therese Armstrong Mackenzie died peacefully in Pasadena on June 20, 2016 of natural causes. She was 90 years old. Strength of will and compassion for the less fortunate were central to Mary’s (known to many as Terry) life-long values, which she pursued relentlessly through much of her long and active life. A…