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…
The public is invited to a celebration of life in memory of Cynthia Rosedale Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pasadena Senior Center. Rosedale was the director of special events, volunteers, and Senior Games at the Pasadena Senior Center for 25 years until her March 29 death after a year-long battle with cancer….
Cynthia Rosedale, a respected employee of the Pasadena Senior Center since 1992 and a former member of the board of directors, passed away March 29 after a long illness. She was the director of events, volunteers and senior games. Born and raised in the Pasadena area, she graduated from Westridge School for Girls and…
James R. Rucker was born on Nov. 7, 1986, the fourth of four children born to Katie Jefferson. His father, James Rucker Sr. and sister, Lisa Jefferson, preceded him in death. James was born and raised in the church. As a youth, he attended Sunday School and Y.P.W.W. every week. He also was involved in…
Marie Roe, loving mother, wife, and art teacher, passed away Sept. 20, 2015 at the age of 91. Marie attended Chapman College, Art Center School of Design, and Immaculate Heart College. After retirement from 20 years as a fashion illustrator, followed by 20 years as an art teacher at Temple City School District, she became…
The Pasadena Police Department (207 North Garfield) and its outdoor entry hall became a little more welcoming as Tuesday, Nov. 10 with the dedication of a brand new place to sit, rest and reflect. At that moment, the Pasadena Police Foundation honored the memory of one of its founders, Bill Leishman, with the unveiling of…
