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| | top |  Pacheco, Henry, a lifetime Wilmington resident, went to Post Everlasting on November 12, 2007.. He graduated from Banning High school and CSU Dominguez Hills; retired football coach and educator at San Pedro and Carson High Schools; served honorably during Vietnam War era; active in American Legion and VFW. Henry was a Past Commander of Wilmington P-287; 19th District Commander 2003-04; Department Vice Commander Representing Area 4 in 2005-06; Past President of Outpost 19 and a State Vice President. Chef de Gare of Harbor Voiture 1262 three times.
Predeceased by parents David, Sr. and Teodora Pacheco and brothers David, Jr. and Ruben. Survived by sisters, Rachel, Barbara and Sofia; brothers, Francisco, Alfredo, Alfonso, Saul, Manuel, Robert and Richard, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Henry is much loved and will be dearly missed.
Family requests donations in his honor to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org. Our sincere gratitude to Dr. Trien Bui and Kaiser Hosp Critical Care staff, Harbor City.
Services and interment at All Souls, Long Beach. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 18, 3:00-8:00 pm with Rosary at 6:00pm. Mass: Monday, Nov. 19, 11:00 am. Both held at All Souls Mortuary Chapel, 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807.
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Alfred N. Poirier
Monterey Peninsula Post 41, Monterey
November 30, 1921 ~ April 16, 2007
 MONTEREY – Alfred Normand Poirier, 85, died Monday, April 16th, at Community Hospital, of myeloma and pancreatic cancer. Mr. Poirier was born November 30, 1921 in Nashua, New Hampshire, the fifth of six children. After graduating from Nashua High School in 1940, Mr. Poirier enlisted in the United States Army and completed basic training at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, Hawaii. He was with the Hawaiian Division on that fateful Sunday morning of December 7, 1941 when the Japanese launched their surprise attack. He fought for the duration of World War II with Battery B, 63rd Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns landing at Hollandia (New Guinea), and on the Philippine Islands of Leyte and Luzon.
After being honorably discharged in May 1945, he worked in the family furniture store for several years in Nashua.  He soon realized how much he missed the travel and adventure of the military and re-enlisted in the Army in 1949. He then served in Washington DC, Japan, and Germany with the Army Security Agency. It was in Germany where he met his future wife. Mr. Poirier married Waltraud Egenmaier November 16, 1959 in Frankfurt, Germany. Retiring as a Master Sergeant at Fort Ord in 1966, after 21 years of service, he settled in Monterey. He was one of the founding employees of the then-new Macy's department store in 1967. After 18 years as a sales manager, he enjoyed a second retirement in 1986. Over the years, Mr. Poirier was active with the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Boy Scouts of America, the Casanova-Oak Knoll Neighborhood Association, the local Parade of Nations Club, and the German-American Club. He was active at St. Francis Xavier parish in Seaside and volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Stores on the Monterey Peninsula.
Mr. Poirier is survived by 'Walli' Poirier, his loving wife of 47 years; his son, Michael of Berkeley; brother, Gerard of San Cristobal, New Mexico; sister, Marie-Antoinette of Manchester, New Hampshire; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Poirier was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Alice (Messier), his sisters, Hermione and Mrs. Harry (Estelle) Snow, all of Pasadena, and his brother, Roger of Nashua, New Hampshire.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007, starting at 5pm, followed by a Rosary Recital at 7pm, both at Mission Mortuary in Monterey. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seaside, followed by a military burial at San Carlos Cemetery in Monterey.
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Jack Pohlad
Mira Loma Post 500, Riverside, CA
6/11/26 - 6/9/07
 Jack was an active member of the community for over 50 years. A member of the Business Men's Association of Riverside, Honorary Life Member of American Legion Post 500, 33 year American Legion member, Past Post Commander, VA Hospital Volunteer for over 15 yrs, and life member of Grace Lutheran Church. Jack owned & operated Glen Avon Body & Paint for 40 yrs.
Jack is survived by 3 children: Sandi Smits and husband Dave, Jackie Jeter, Jerry Pohlad and wife Lorraine. 4 grand children: Patricia Smits, Raelene Daniel and husband Rick, Ty Jeter and Christopher Pohlad. 1 great grandchild, Ashley Daniel.
Services will be held at Angels of Grace Lutheran Church 8877 Mission Blvd., Riverside at 2pm Sat 6/16/07.
Jack - Dad- Grandpa You Were Truly Loved And Will Be Missed!
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Theodore Loy Pflueger (Ted)
Seaside Post 591
December 8, 1913 ~ April 8, 2007
 PACIFIC GROVE – Theodore Loy Pflueger, 93, was born in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio December 8, 1913 to Edwin and Helen Pflueger. He passed away April 8, 2007 in Monterey, California. Ted attended public schools in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating from Technical High School in June 1929, at 16 years of age, and was class valedictorian. He attended business school, excelling in typing and stenography and entered Lutheran College, Capital University Columbus, Ohio in September 1930, while still 16 years old, completing one year at Capital University during the depths of the Great Depression. He enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps for a four-year term. He attended Wesleyan College in Omaha and enrolled in the University of Nebraska in the Electrical Engineering School.
Ted was in the Army ROTC program at Nebraska, attaining the rank of Cadet Colonel and received the bars of Second Lieutenant, commissioned in 1938. He was stationed with the Combat Engineer Battalion in the Philippines when the Japanese Army swept across Bataan in the spring of 1942. He survived the infamous Bataan Death March, which killed 17,000 troops in three days, and the confinement of various prison camps. In September 1944, Ted was one of 860 POWs herded in the hold of an unmarked Japanese Hell Ship, the Shino Maru. The ship was torpedoed by an American submarine shortly after it set sail for Japan. Ted and 82 other survivors managed to swim to shore. They were rescued by Filipino Guerillas and stayed with them 2 1/2 months until they were transported by submarine to an Army hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Ted remained in the Army until 1950 and then retired from civil service in 1960 with assignments at Fort Ord and Camp Roberts. He was recipient of many military commendations, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation Medal, Philippine Defense Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, two Oak Leaf Clusters and POW medal.
Ted was very active in S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Barbershop Quartet Singers, Monterey Peninsula Chapter of Cypressaires, participating in many chorus contests and various quartets. He held many chapter offices, was a member for 40 years and was also an area counselor and was very instrumental in chartering of the Santa Cruz chapter. He was a 32 Second Degree Mason and was past Master of the Monterey Lodge #217 in 1976. He sponsored and helped many men through their growth in Masonry and was Lodge Chaplain up until the time of his death. He was a member of the San Jose Scottish Rite. He also participated with the Pacific Grove Lodge as a Lodge Chaplain. He was a 60-plus-years member of the American Legion Seaside Post 591. He helped found St. Timothy's Lutheran Church and was a charter member, participating in its construction at 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Maxwell Pflueger and his second wife, Lucille Dameron Pflueger. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Curtis of Rochester, Michigan and Ruth McCaine of Shenandoah, Iowa; his two sons, Stephen and his wife, Rita of Santa Ana and Dale of Pasadena; his two grandsons, Andrew Pflueger of Tacoma, Washington and Jeffrey Pflueger of Southern California. He will be sorely missed by many friends on the Monterey Peninsula. Please address your contributions to Mount Cross, P.O. Box 387, Felton, CA 95018 or online http://mtcross.org
A celebration of his life/Memorial Service will be held at St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 2:00PM.
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Betsy Ross Pigg
Albert E. Schwab Post 555, Midway City, CA
Published in the Orange County Register on 3/24/2007
Pigg, Betsy Ross, 81 a resident of Garden Grove she was a retired store clerk for the social services department of Orange County.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Farrell of Taos, New Mexico, Brother Robert Pigg of St. Louis, Mo. and sister Shirley Ann Lewis of Birmingham, Alabama. Granddaughter Tracy Soldan and great grandchildren Aaron and Justin Soldan.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30AM Tuesday, Brown Colonial Mortuary.
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Slaying baffles neighbors of victim
Police search the home of a 'person of interest' after a homicide this week in Garden Grove.
By KIMBERLY EDDS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
 GARDEN GROVE – Maybe she always had a bit of Navy in her, but Betsy Ross Pigg ran a tight ship. She signed up for the Navy shore patrol in San Francisco in 1945, when women were still few and far between. She gave orders – and she expected them to be followed.
"I was before my time," Pigg said in a 2002 interview with the Register. "I guess I was just mean enough."
On Wednesday morning, the 81-year-old's badly beaten body was found just inside the front door of her Havenwood Drive home. Paula Levingston – her neighbor and the executor of her estate – made the discovery, unlocking the door with the key Pigg gave her, neighbor Gene Crowder said. It was homicide, police said, but who would kill a woman who could hardly hear and could barely walk?
In the latest twist, police Friday searched the home of Levingston's 26-year-old son, Tommy Levingston, named a person of interest in the investigation. Pigg was granted a restraining order against Tommy Levingston after he pleaded guilty to stealing blank checks from her and stealing thousands of dollars from her accounts. Police arrested him Wednesday night on a warrant related to the theft. He has not been named a suspect.
Neighbors are baffled. "It's a mystery to me," said Crowder, who lived across from Pigg for 45 years. "All you had to do is push her over. She couldn't fight anybody."
Pigg could recite her family roots back for generations – but had forsaken her family, neighbors said. She divorced, took back her maiden name, and moved on. Her only daughter, Kathleen, moved out when she was a teenager. Pigg told friends she didn't want anything to do with her, but never explained why. She bragged about being related to Betsy Ross, a fact her neighbors and American Legion comrades doubted, but never challenged her on. They knew better than to go up against her.
Pigg devoted decades to the American Legion Post 555 in Midway City. She ran the outfit in 1977, making sure more than 300 veterans made their doctor's appointments and the property taxes were paid. She also closed the Post's bar – something that didn't make her popular with the veterans. | top |
Dr. W. Barrett Pierce
Theodore Roosevelt Post 21, Santa Rosa
For those that have not heard, Doc Wilbur Pierce passed away yesterday, April 4, 2007. Doc was VFW Post 1844 Chaplain for over ten years, and was a former Commander of the post. He was always good about making the post meetings interesting and enjoyable.
He will be cremated and he will be interned in Pope Valley.
There will be a memorial service for Doc on April 19th at 7:00 pm in place of the potluck dinner. This is by request of his wife, Xena. Turkey will be served, with his favorite dessert pies. We will be planning a gun salute, flag presentation, and the playing of taps. Commander Lamb will present the flag to the family.
Respectfully... Chad Lamb, Commander VFW Post 1844
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Published in the Press Democrat on 4/8/2007:
PIERCE, Dr. W. Barrett "DOC" - Passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in his home at the age of 86. Doc was well known in the community both as a Chiropractor and as an avid Horseman, living in Sonoma County for the past 50 years.
Dr. Pierce is survived by his wife of 47 years, Zina Pierce and her family as well as by the Eakle Family of Napa County. Private services will be held by the family.
Because Dr. Pierce was also Veteran, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Military Service members) at P.O. Box 809, Geyserville, CA 95441. | top |
James F. Pettingale
Bert S Crossland Post 170, Torrance
Pettingale, James F., 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Yorba Linda on January 25, 2007. James and his beloved wife were residents of Torrance for 34 years prior to moving to Yorba Linda in 2006.
James is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. James was a US Navy WWII Veteran, a member of the Navy League of the US, Arlington, VA, the VFW Post 3261, Gardena, CA, the American Legion Post 0170, Torrance, CA and the Masonic Lodge, Athol, MA.
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Jerry J. Phillips
Haggin Grant Post 521, Rio Linda
Passed away on December 30, 2006. Beloved husband of Nancy Phillips. Devoted brother of Ronnie Dale, Michael, Foster and Linda. He is also survived by his dear mother in-law Helen Mortashed, his special aunts Minnie Thurman and Louise DeFloreo, and special cousins Kay Thurman and Willodean Beene. He is preceded in death by his mother Hazel Geesey, father Alvin Phillips, infant sister Jackie, and his father in-law Merle Mortashed. He will also by greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
He was born July 6, 1937 in Graysville, Tennessee and had resided in North Highlands for 33 years and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Jerry will be remembered and missed as a decent man, devoted husband and true friend. He was thoughtful, unselfish, and willing to help anyone. He loved and respected everyone, especially youngsters and received the same. An avid fan of all sports with a special love for baseball. He was an outstanding high school athlete.
He was a member of VFW Post 4647 and the American Legion Post #521.
Friends are welcome for a visitation at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento on Friday, January 5, 2007, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and to attend graveside services on Saturday at 11:30 AM at East Lawn Sierra Hills, 5757 Greenback Lane. | top |
Frank Joseph Popich
Theodore Roosevelt Post 21, Santa Rosa
Entered into rest December 23, 2006 at his home in Santa Rosa, CA.Dearly beloved brother of Ruth Connelly, Helen Bowdon and Grace Hall, all of Santa Rosa, and Katherine Popich of Healdsburg. Also survived by 5 nieces, 1 nephew, numerous cousins, loving friends and his beloved caregiver, Pasqual Lamongo of Santa Rosa.
A native of San Francisco, age 88 years. Frank is a graduate of Horace Mann Junior High and Balboa High Schools. A veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, Frank was assigned to the Combat Engineers in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. Frank's working career spanned employment with the San Francisco Fire Department, a Deputy Sheriff with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, a Senior Special Investigator with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and lastly, joining his wife in their antique silver business, "Frannell", which they ran out of their home.
A member of the American Legion, Frank was an avid reader, painter, gourmet cook and humorist. He and his wife were members of the Sonoma County Historical Society and the retired Sheriff's Deputies Association. Frank is predeceased by his beloved wife of 25 years, Nell Springer Popich.
Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, (4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95409). Private inurnment, Santa Rosa Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions in Frank's memory are suggested to Sutter VNA & Hospice, 1110 North Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4604. | top | Dolores V. Peerman, 72, of Cathedral City, CA died 12-27-2006 in Cathedral City of heart attack. She was born 11-19-1934 to Edward Rabe and Ellen Betts in Geneva, IA. She married Harold LeRoy Peerman in Long Beach, CA.
She was a resident of Cathedral City for 49 years and was an active member of the Moose Lodge 2008, Lifetime member of VFW and lifetime member of the American Legion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, HL Peerman. She is survived by daughters: Phyllis E. Peerman of Cathedral City, CA; Darin L. Peerman of Oklahoma; and Elva L. Agregado of Desert Hot Springs, CA, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. | top |
Ronald Ray Pope
Brawley Post 60
March 17, 1944 - July 31, 2006
 Ronald Ray Pope, 62, of Orem, Utah passed away on July 31, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1944 to Maurice and RD Pope in Brawley. He married Linda McGlothen on December 18, 1965 and were later divorced.
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years on the USS Herold J. Ellison ship during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married his sweetheart, Margaret Baker on November 25, 1992. Ronnie loved music, fishing, old military and western movies, driving trucks, helping others and spending time with loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his mother and three grandchildren. Ronnie is survived by his children, Tonya Couch, Carla Boone of Texas, Tina Ell of Colorado, Cynthia Powell and Ronald Pope Jr.; step-children, Shane Peterson, Jennifer Starley, Shannon Fielding, Candace and Megan Carter of Utah; brother and sister-in-law Leon and Vicki Pope of CA.; sister Mary Reynolds of MO.; many grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
There will be a memorial service held at the American Legion, 509 G Street in Brawley at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 28. All family and friends are invited to attend the service and luncheon afterwards.
| top |  Allen Phillips, 83, a 25 year resident of Garden Grove, passed away on December 15, 2006. Born in Waldwick N.J. in 1923. Served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 during WWII. He was a member of the Hawthorne, N.J. Elks & Stanton, Ca. American Legion.
He is survived by his son Alan and daughters, Jackie & Marge. He has 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Tuesday from 4-7pm at Dimond & Shannon Mortuary, 10630 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove. Published in the Orange County Register on 12/19/2006.
| top |  Dalton Harold Piercey, Napa, was born Nov. 24, 1930, and left this world Dec. 7, 2006, at age 76.
Born in Memphis, Tenn., to mother, Willie Mae Piercey, and father, Dalton Herschel Piercey, who have preceded him in death.
Harold, as known to family, was a great traveler of life whose journey came to an end. In that travel he was an individual of many different experiences and offered many stories to tell.
Harold attended Memphis area elementary schools and Humes High School. While at Humes, he was a celebrated champion gymnast for the high school team in the state of Tennessee. In his youth, Harold worked at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis as the caretaker for the Peabody Ducks. He was a young musician who had learned to play the trombone and piano. He was a "swing cat" during the 1940s and was familiar to friend Tex Beneke.
Harold always remembered Dec. 7 and the Day of Infamy, 1941, as he was the first in his family to read the headline while preparing to deliver his route. He was in the war effort in his youth as part of the Coast Watchers and he worked on the top secret dummy gliders for the D-Day invasion.
Harold was a proud member of the American Legion Post 104 of Vallejo and Post 113 of Napa, Calif. As a young man he was drum master and participated in many Legion events with his father, who was commander of Post 104. Harold was a second lieutenant in the R.O.T.C in Memphis.
On Jan. 12, 1949, he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Pvt. Dalton Harold Piercey was posted to the 12th Infantry Battalion, Company D. On Nov. 13, 1950, he was honorably discharged from the USMCR.
A blessing entered Harold's life in 1950 when he met his wife-to-be, Elizabeth Darlene Hewitt. They were married Aug. 10, 1953. Darlene preceded Harold in death. As a working father, Harold was a master draftsman engineer employed through the years by Basalt Rock, Kaiser Steel, Chevron, Dillingham Corporation, Bectel Corporation, Mare Island, Atlas and Amelco Corporations of Honolulu, Hawaii, government civilian work for the Department of the Navy. In 1963, Harold opened Technical Talents and Associates, a company that streamlined CQC Management systems. With his beloved wife, they raised three children.
Upon his retirement, Harold spent his years with friends and family. Active in the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, the Moose and other community organizations that caught his interest. He enjoyed fishing and hunting from time to time. Harold was a great lover of country music and Memphis blues. Also avid supporter of his sons' music and career. In 2001, Harold suffered a debilitating injury that limited his active and outgoing personality. Of most importance to mention, Harold and family spent many years living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Those, as he would recall, were the best years of life.
He is survived by his brother, the Rev. William Jerry Piercey of Mississippi; son, Dalton Jerry Piercey of Napa, Calif.; daughters, Elizabeth Diane Pogue and Victoria Lynn Frey of Napa, Calif.; granddaughters, Mary Anne Pheifer Moore of Lathrop, Calif., and Christine Woertz of Napa, Calif.; three great-grandchildren; and cousins, Frances Rhodes of South Carolina and Neva Davis of Nashville, Tenn.
Cryptside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Skyview Memorial Lawn, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo (707) 644-7474. There will be a private gathering of family and close friends after the ceremony in Napa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marine Corps League, Detachment 870, P.O. Box 344, Yountville, CA 94599.
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Rudy Parong
Los Angeles Police Post 381, Los Angeles
It is my sad duty to inform you that WW II Veteran, Rudy Parong, transferred to Post Everlasting on Friday, October 13, 2006. Comrade Parong was a life member of Police Post 381.
Mr. Parong was also the father of Vice Commander 4th Area Woodrow "Woody" Baca
A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, October 20, 2006 - 12:00 PM
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA
Letters of condolence may be sent to
Woodrow and Sheryl Baca
37530 Royal Court
Palmdale, CA 93552-4508
Respectfully... Eric Measles | top |
Dominic Patti
Willow Glen Post 318, San Jose
Pat Patti asked that word be spread that a service for Past District Commander Dominic Patti, Dom's Celebration, will be held at American Legion Willow Glen Post 318 on Thursday afternoon, September 7, 2006 at 2:00pm.
The service will be conducted by members of the American Legion, and family and friends will be invited to step forward to share personal moments with Dominic and memories that will be him for life.
Dom's remains were cremated on/about Thursday, August 31, 2006. Pat does not know when she will be able to take his remains to the San Joaquin National Cemetery. However, she is hopeful that members of the District Honor Guard will be able to be at the cemetery for interment so as to give him the final rifle salute he has always felt a veteran should have when transferred to Post Everlasting. I will speak to Eddie Arabe more on this.
Since former members of Mountain View Post 248, which Dominic was a Past Commander of, and to which he devoted a considerable amount of his life, are scattered throughout the District, it is asked that word be spread as much as possible.
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Dominic transferred to Post Everlasting early in September. His remains were cremated and given to his wife, Pat Patti. A memorial service was held at Willow Glen Post 318 with family and friends in attendance.
Pat moved to a senior citizens home about three weeks after Dominic left us, thinking, with her poor eyesight, and of long term needs, this would be in her best interest. Good try on her part. But two days after being there she fell and broke her hip. She has been hospitalized since, and has approximately three more weeks of therapy.
Dominic's remains will be interred at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 2:00pm, with the family in attendance. The 13th District Honor Guard will conduct graveside honors.
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Marshall Edward Palma-Brown
William Russell Ledford Post 293, Cloverdale
 Marshall Edward Palma-Brown, age 71, passed away at home on Monday, May 29, 2006 in Cloverdale. Beloved husband of Lois Palma-Brown of Cloverdale. Loving father of Marshall (La Donna) Brown, Jr. of Hercules, Martin Brown of Stockton, and Marlon (Michelle) Brown of Hercules. Brother of Margaretta Brown of Oklahoma City, OK and Marian Dykes of Culpepper, VA.. Grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 2.
The tall, amiable Marshall was retired from the U.S. Army, 1952 - 1972, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, and was a computer programmer for 35 years. He was very active in community activities, a member of Rotary, former Adjutant and the Finance Officer of American Legion Post 293, Board of Director for the Copper Towers Family Medical Center in Cloverdale, he delivered Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer for the Wine & Visitor Center.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Church Service, Monday, June 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Carmel Church, 23600 Asti Blvd., Asti, Father Ray Maloney officiating, with a reception to follow at the Del Webb Social Room. A committal service with full military honors at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Veteran's Patio, 1900 Franklin Ave. Santa Rosa.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or the Cloverdale Community Outreach Committee would be appreciated.
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Walter Edward Pack
Member, Post 171
To the great sorrow of those of us who had the pleasure and privilege to know Walter E. Pack, he transferred to Post Everlasting on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. He was in the hospital and passed away with his family in attendance, joining his wife, Irene, and his daughter, Debra, in eternal rest.
He is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Bond and her husband, Patrick, and Karen Taylor and her husband, Lee; four grandchildren, David Barich, Kim Owen, Michelle Beattie, and Renee Beattie; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Owen, Dominic Barich, Michael Owen, Connor Lawrence, and Wendy Lawrence; and son-in-law, Sean Timmons. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, in 1996, and his daughter, Debra Timmons, in 1998.
Walter was born February 13, 1925 in Mt. Saint Joseph Hospital in San Francisco, CA, to Lena Cassinelli, native of San Francisco, CA and Rufus Pack, native of Queen's Ridge, WV. On November 28, 1945, he married Irene Maude Hansen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Irene, a Salt Lake City native, was born September 18, 1927.
Walter served as a combat medic with the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He retired from Bank of America N.T. & S.A. as Assistant Vice President, Corporate Security, on January 1, 1988, after 41 years of service.
Walter was a Life Member, Past Commander and Adjutant and Finance Officer of the Concord Post #171, The American Legion; Past Commander and Adjutant of the 9th District, The American Legion; Past Chef de Gare of the Contra Costa Voiture #573, La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux (40 & 8), a Veterans organization affiliated with The American Legion; Member of Outpost 9, Area 2, Past Commanders Club, The American Legion; Past Adjutant and life member of Mt. Diablo Post #5182, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Treasurer of the Contra Costa County Veterans Employment Committee; Member of the Vallejo Lodge #559, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Trustee of the Diablo Valley Lodge #2167, the Order Sons of Italy in America; Member of the Columbo Club; Past President of the Contra Costa Chapter, Bank of America Retirees; Past President of the Golden Gate Chapter, Bank Administration Institute (a banking trade group).
Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 8 pm, with a 7:00 pm Vigil Service, on Thursday May 20, 2004 at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel, 4125 Clayton Rd, Concord. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, May 21, 2004 at Christ the King Church, 199 Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill. Interment will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Walt’s family has requested that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Webster Street, Oakland CA 94612.
Condolence cards and letters can be sent to Walt’s family c/o Oimet Brothers Chapel 4125 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA 94521 925-682-4242
I was saddened to read of comrade Pack's reassignment to Post Everlasting. Please convey condolences to the Family from Leonidas Post 285, Los Angeles. May his Memory be Eternal.
John L. Stamatiades
Commander
| top | Lifelong Maxwell resident Joseph Leonard Pfyl died February 10, 2005 in Willows. He was born August 26, 1932 in Williams. A lifelong farmer, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was a longtime member of the Maxwell American Legion Post #218, where he has held various positions and District 4 Commander 1988-89. A member of the Willows Elks and Williams VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Nancy Pfyl of Maxwell; sons, John Pfyl and wife Cynthia and Robert Pfyl, all of Maxwell; sisters Maria Lewis and Elsa Johnson, both of Maxwell; brother Frank Pfyl of Willows and Albert Pfyl of Sacramento; grandchildren: Joey Pfyl, Nicholas Pfyl, Jake Pfyl, Ashley Pfyl and Kolby Pfyl. Joe is preceded in death by his son, Thomas Pfyl.
Mass will be Monday, February 14, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maxwell. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's name to the Maxwell American Legion Post #218, PO Box 153, Maxwell, CA 95955.
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Raymond Bartley Pelger
J.B. Clark Post 149, Escondido
Raymond Bartley Pelger, 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at his home.
Born July 7, 1928, in Lakeview, Wash., he lived in Escondido for 50 years. He retired after 45 years as a salesman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea. He was a member of the Elks Club for 45 years, and the American Legion. He was a Padres fan and enjoyed the Big Band era.
Mr. Pelger is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley Pelger of Escondido; sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Cheryl Wagner of Las Vegas, Michael Wagner of Ramona and Leonard and Debra Wagner of Arkansas; daughters and sons-in-law Sandi and Scott Kelly of Escondido and Linda and Gary Tucker of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Fred and Rexina Pelger; sisters and brothers-in-law Kathi and Steve Weston of Tempe, Ariz., and Mary and Lee Hancock of Tucson, Ariz.; and grandchildren Melissa, Morgan, Shanon, Robbie and Matthew.
Private interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego is planned.
The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
| top | Orencio Perez, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2005 surrounded by his family. Orencio was born October 8, 1920 in Marlin, Texas to Jesus and Luz Perez. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Evangelina Carter Perez, his daughters Mary Lou Julian and Lucy Gomez, his sons George, Richard and Robert Perez. He has 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His brothers are Juan, Luis and Roberto Perez and his sister Delores Olivo and nieces and nephews.
In December 1945, after Orencio was discharged from the military service, he returned to Texas to be with his family. He met and married his wife while visiting his family and moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Orencio used his carpenter skills he learned while in the Army to support his family. He worked as a carpenter for over 50 years in the Monterey Peninsula and retired from the Carpenters Union at the age of 65. During his time as a carpenter, and after retiring, Orencio continued to help his family and friends with various home remodeling and repairs.
At the age of 22, Orencio joined the Army after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In March 1942, he was assigned to the 44th Engineer Combat Regiment. One of his assignments was to construct a 1,044 foot floating Tread Water Bridge across the Rhine River at Boppard, Germany which was done in 22 hours and 25 minutes while under enemy fire. In December 1944, Orencio and his comrades were taken as POW's and was held in a concentration camp until the Russian Military liberated them at the end of the war. The battalion was inactivated after the war and Orencio was awarded with honors - 4 Silver Stars and 22 Bronze Stars. He was also awarded the Croix the Guerre by the French government. He was an honoree at the 2004 dedication of the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. There he was interviewed fro war archives of the National Library of Congress. He was honored at various organizations and churches as a POW.
Orencio continued to work along side his veterans compatriots by joining and serving in the following organizations: American Legion Post 591, Seaside, CA - Served as Commander for the American Legion, 28th District and three terms as Post 591 commander. Chairmen of Memorial Day Services - Made wooden crosses for deceased veterans in Seaside. Played taps for his veterans friends at their burial. Color Guard Unit - Marched as part of the color guard unit at various parades. "Eternal Flame" - Designed and built the eternal flame located in the Seaside City Hall, CA as a tribute to the fallen American soldiers of the war. Four Chaplin Day Services - Started the Four Chaplain Day Services at Post 591. Lifetime Member of the American Legion; La Societe de 40 hommers et 8 Chevaux - Lifetime membership; Disabled American Veterans - Received the Commander Club "Silver Club Award" on many occasion as a member; Veterans of Foreign Wars - Lifetime membership; Prisoner of War Fil-Am Officer and Member
Funeral services: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Saint Francis of Xavier in Seaside, CA
Memorial Services: Monday, March 28 - 4:00 pm - Post 591, Seaside
For more on the life of Orencio Perez please visit:
http://www.alpost591.org/Orencio Perez.htm
--------------- I am sorry to report Legionnaire Orencio Perez, age 82, passed away on Mar 18th at his home in Seaside. Orencio served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater of operation earning a "Combat Infantry Badge."
He was proud to say, "I was a foot soldier." He was a Sixty-one year Legionnaire, Charter member of American Legion Post 591 and served as Post Commander twice. He held a variety of elected or appointed positions at Post and District levels notably he maintained leadership in the Boy's State, Oratorical, and Scholastic Youth programs.
He was also 28th District Commander in 1962-63 and held various assignments and positions in the area, department, and national levels, he twice served as Assistant Department Sergeant-at-Arms. Orencio Perez also was a Past Commander of VFW Seamont Post and seved continuously in a variety of post assignments. Orencio was Past President of the Past Commanders Club and Past Chef De Gare.
As 40/8 Voyageur, he held leadership of the Nurses Training Program and Youth Programs. He was Past Commander, DAV Stilwell Chapter and Past Commander, POW Chapter, Monterey Bay. He helped established "Bingo" in Seaside for the non-profits to support programs that benefit the community. Orencio was receipent of Monterey County Veteran of Year award. Orencio Perez was well known among veteran groups and the general civic community of Seaside as someone who could take on a job and successfully finish it.
We'll need several good Legionnaires to fill those shoes left empty by Orencio Perez. We'll all surly miss Orencio Perez.
Respectfully... Abel Quinones, Public Relations Committee, 28th District
| top |  Owen went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 26, 2005.
Owen was born in Booneville, IN on September 25, 1920. His family moved to Merced when Owen was two years old and later settled in North Fork. Owen graduated from Sierra Union High School and attended Fresno State College.
He joined the United States Marine Corps during World War II where he was a fighter pilot in the Marshall Islands. He was the recipient of six Distinguished Flying Crosses and twenty-two Air Medals while with Marine Fighter Squadron VMF 331. He continued serving his country through the Marine Reserves, retiring with 22 years of service earning the rank of Major.
After the war, Owen graduated from Fresno State College in 1947. While at Fresno State, Owen joined the Zeta Mu Fraternity, the predecessor of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Owen was a charter member of the fraternity and just recently received a certificate commemorating 50 years of membership.
He was employed by the Fresno County Probation Department for 27 years, working in both the adult and juvenile divisions as a Probation Officer.
Owen married Carlene Drake, his loving wife of 52 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was involved with the Indian Guides and Maidens, Little League, Boys Scouts, and Bullard Band Backers. He was a member of The Legion of Valor, The American Legion Post in Clovis where he served as Post Commander and was Commander of the 14th District. He served on many Commissions and Committees. He was a member Voiture 466 and Passé Grand Garde de la Porte of the La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux, Grand Voiture Du California 40/8. Owen loved the Lord and was active in his church.
Owen was a loyal Bulldog, attending football and Basketball games. He was a member of the Bulldog Foundation and a life member of the Quarterback Club.
His parents, Frances and Elma Putler, preceded Owen in death.
He is survived by his wife Carlene, son Richard and his wife Cheri in Clovis; son Brian of Sacramento; and daughter, Diane White and her husband John of Bakersfield; brothers William of Clovis, Ray of Modesto and James of Fremont; and five grandchildren, Andy, Matthew and Julianne White, and Christopher and Alexander Putler. Owen cherished them all.
Funeral Service was held at the John N. Lisle Chapel on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Interment was at Belmont Memorial Park.
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