All Tributes - Hemet, CA

David Ray Swanger was born in Bakersfield, Ca, on Jan 15, 1951, to Myrna Jean and Elmer Harrison Swanger, along with his siblings Carol, Brad, Jean, and Sally. After graduating high school, Dave attended two years of schooling at Mira Costa Community College in Oceanside, Ca. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army, serving from 1969-1972, where he trained and worked as a national defense service rifle expert and equipment engineer. He greatly enjoyed his time stationed in Germany,...

Anatolio Arriaga gained his wings on August 22,2022 after a 15 month grueling battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 70.   Born in 1952 to a large family in Jalisco, Mexico he was a true fighter from the beginning. He overcame a back injury that almost left him paralyzed as well as a horrible car accident that nearly took his life. Time and time again he proved to be strong willed and defeated any obstacle that came his way. Sadly...

On the morning of August 4, 2022, George Arthur Louis (James) Gomes passed away at Hemet Global Medical Center from an unknown complication to liver cancer.  He was 63 years old.  He resided in Hemet, CA and was the loving domestic partner of Antoinette Grant.  George was born on March 25, 1959, in Providence, RI.  He was raised by his mother Shirley A. Robinson and stepfather Henry R. Walmsley and was the son of George A. L. James.  He was preceded in death by his...

Janet Clara Ayers was born Janet Clara Hatch in Olmsted county Minnesota November 20, 1943. Went to heaven July 24, 2022. She leaves behind her husband Kenneth Ray Ayers, a son Lonnie Ayers, A daughter, Kim Weston. Preceded in death was her tow daughters Yvonne Kane/Ayers, Theresa M. Tuls/Ayers her mother and father Gwendolyn Fenske and Leon Hatch. Three brothers, three sisters and grandchildren. The memorial service is on July 18, 2022 Hemet Valley Mortuary 10:00am. 403 North San...

Steven Louis Hampson was born in Orange, California, on March 7, 1969, and passed on July 16, 2022. At the age of 10 months, he was lovingly adopted by Richard and Carol Hampson. He is survived by his love of twelve years Samantha Fields, son Steve Hampson, daughter Amelia, parents Richard (Susan) Hampson and Carol (Carl) Belk, sister Lauri (James) Bricken, one granddaughter, an aunt and uncle, four cousins, two nephews, and two nieces. As a child, Steven was well-liked by his peers. He was...

Our Beloved PaPa Jeffrey G. Willey was dearly loved by many and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him. He truly loved being a firefighter and each and every one of his LAFD brothers. Jeff adored and was cherished by his family, Sue Ann, Tracy (Joe Somers), Robin (Tracey Oldenburg) John Scott (Maria) Williams, Steven Williams.   His Grandchildren, Amanda, Sarah, and Giavanna Williams, Joshua and Thomas (Ashlee) Somers, Taylor (Zac) Bedetti, Alexandra...

Patsy Louise Pesterfield was born January 13, 1937 to Steven L and Louise Nichols Pesterfield in Paris, Arkansas. She died in Ft Smith, Arkansas June 8, 2022. Patsy was a Home Economics teacher at Ulysses S. Grant High School in North Hollywood from 1964 until her retirement in 2012. Patsy traveled the world and was a very devoted Christian. In 2010 she and her students published an international cook book. Patsy is survived by several cousins and friends. 

  Dios me quiso ahora No estén tristes porque fallecí, ahora soy libre. Estoy caminando en el sendro que Dios hizo para mí. Escuché que me habló, tome su mano, me di la vuelta y dejé todo atrás. No me pude quedar otro día mas para reir o para amar. Dejé cosa sin terminar pero encontré la paz.

Yoshiko Ricci passed away on May 31, 2022. She was born on March 26, 1932 in Kagoshima, Japan. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind her husband of 59 years Daniel Ricci, sons Joseph and Patrick, daughter in-law Keeley, grandkids Andrew and Kiara. She brought so much love, joy, and happiness to us all and will be missed greatly.