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MEB9B9IEl01-06-05thlCMYK OBITUARIES LOS ANGELES TIMES IE THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005 B9 Gerard Debreu, 83; Economist Won Nobel 7 'He really was the most important contributor to the development of formal math models within economics. Robert Anderson, UC Berkeley professor Berkeley professor Robert Anderson said in a statement released Wednesday. "He brought to economics a mathematical rigor that had not been seen before." That rigor produced lasting changes in economics, making it a more formal and precise science, Anderson said. Debreu's work had a "profound and unsurpassed effect on the choice of methods and analytic techniques in economics," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in awarding him its 1983 Nobel in economics. "For very good reasons, mathematics is not understood by the general public," Debreu told the Christian Science Monitor after winning the award.

The machinery and gadgets of everyday life, including automobiles and computers, trace their roots to mathematics, but mathematicians have not done a good job of explaining the connections to laypersons, he said. "I seek to set up abstract models, couched in mathematical terms, to give an account of the way the many agents of which an economy is composed make decisions and how those decisions are consistent with each other," Debreu said in describing his approach. Debreu taught at UC Berkeley for 30 years, joining the institution as it was building up its economics department into an international powerhouse. His award was the first of four Nobels in economics won by UC Berkeley faculty, the school said. A native of the northern French coastal city of Calais, Debreu interrupted his mathematics studies to enlist in the French Army after the U.S.-led D-day invasion of France in 1944, serving briefly in French occupational forces in Germany until July 1945, UC Berkeley said.

He resumed his studies after the war, shifting his focus to economics, and later became a U.S. citizen. Debreu also held posts at the University of Chicago, Yale University and Stanford University. Debreu is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, the university said. A service is scheduled for Friday in Paris, the school said.

By Bill Sing Times Staff Writer Gerard Debreu, a retired UC Berkeley professor who won a Nobel Prize in economics for mathematically proving the classic theory of supply and demand, has died. He was 83. Debreu died Friday in Paris, his son-in-law, Richard De Soto, told Associated Press. He had suffered a series of strokes and had been in an assisted living center there, De Soto said. "He had been quite ill for the last year," De Soto said.

The French-born economist and mathematician was a pioneer in the use of mathematics to prove economic theories, UC Berkeley said. His models showed how prices affect the supplies of goods bought and sold using numbers to demonstrate the marketplace's "invisible hand," first described by landmark 18th century economist -philosopher Adam Smith. Computer models based on Debreu's work are routinely used by the World Bank and other agencies for analyzing trends in national economies and world markets. "He really was the most important contributor to the development of formal math models within economics," UC GERARD DEBREU ife was a pioneer in the use of mathematics to prove economic theories, using numbers to explain the marketplace. OBITUARIESFUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS HAYNES, Marylou Armstrong Family, Directors HEISNER, Ida Beloved wife of the late Stanley.

Loving mother of Jane (Gerald) Anenberg and Maureen (Kurt) Boyd. Devoted grandmother of Kim, Erica, Lindsay and Joshua; great-grandmother of Charlie and Joey. Also survived by brother, Sidney Yass. Services Friday, January 7, at 11 a.m. at Eden Memorial Park 1-800-522-4875.

HENDLER, Fredrick Jan Beloved husband of Marsha Hendler. Loving father of Suzy (David) Goldman and Dean Hendler. Stepfather of Michael Belkin, David (Jeanie) Belkin and Stevie (Amanda) Belkin. Adoring grandfather of Jackson and step-grandfather of Brianna, Jacob, Noah, Nicholas and Kevin. Services Thursday, 3 PM, at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries Hollywood Hills (800)600-0076.

HENNESSEY, Bernard Graduate of Fenwick High School and Georgetown University, B.A., U.S. Army Korean conflict, predeceased by parents and brother Robert, CPD, survived by sister Mary Frances Sherman nieces and nephews. Service Friday St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Fairfax and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA. Abbott Hast Mortuary (800)528-9596 HOUGH, Gordon Letts 85 OBITUARIES Antine, Henrietta R.

Barnyak, Mary Ann Barr, Steven E. Batary, Janet Diane Beck, Paul Begley, Susan Ilene Blake, Teresa A. Bojorquez, Guadalupe Brand, Meg Butcher, Kenneth V. Bynder, Samuel Fred Crisa, John Baptist Davis, Paul Day, Dorothy Marie Desowitz, Doreen L. Dodge, Neil S.

Dulaney, Virginia West Du Par, Richard C. Flier, Henriette Footlik, Phyllis Minnette Forrester, Jeffrey Edward Franklin, Chris Gagnon, Gerald Francis Goodwin, Beatrice B. Greenberg, Dale Harris Haynes, Marylou Heisner, Ida Hendler, Fredrick Jan Hennessey, Bernard J. Hough, Gordon Letts Hughes, Emma Iwamoto, Arthur K. Johnston, Paul Kaminishi, Minoru Klein, Phyliss Dawn Macha, Miloslav Vaclav Manning, Paul Mason, Michael J.

McMaster, Vera J. Oliker, Jacob Prindle, Clark A. Ramirez, Manuel Redmond, Ralph L. Roberts, J. Chris Salkin, Geraldine Simmons, Jean Arlene Sisterman, James Snodgrass, Earl R.

M.D. Stein, Robert Stokes, Irving Sweet, Jason G. Van Driest, Dr. Edward R. Wallar, Elton Leroy Weinstock, Diana G.

VAN DRIEST, Dr. Edward Ph.D., Sc.D. Dr. Edward R. Van Driest, a well-known rocket scientist and professor, died January 1, 2005, near Placerville, California.

Dr. Van Driest was born on September 16, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio. He received a B.S. degree from the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, an M.S. degree from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D.

in 1940 from the California Institute of Technology. At Cal Tech, he studied under Professor von Karman in the areas of aerodynamics and boundary layer transition. During World War II, he taught at Cornell University, the University of Connecticut, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He taught aerodynamics and thermodynamics at MIT until 1947 when he went to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland under a fellowship. There, he studied under ex-German physics and rocket scientists like Professor Ackeret and received an Sc.D.

He joined North American Aviation's Missile Division in Downey, California, where he was Director of Space Sciences Laboratories and designed large rockets and missiles. Subsequently, he was employed by The RAND Corporation and was a professor at the University of Southern California and at California State University, Long Beach, until his retirement. He was the author of numerous scientific papers and had personal Air Force OSR and ARPA contracts during his entire professional and academic career of 50 years. In 1942, he married Marie Claire Lang who preceded him in death in 1975. Dr.

Van Driest lived in Whittier and then Marina Del Rey, California, before moving to his daughter's home near Placerville, California. He is survived by a son, Reggie Van Driest, and a daughter, Claire Marie Winger, and a grandson, Jonah Winger. Another son, James, preceded him in death in 1979. Memorial services and interment at 3 PM Thursday (today) at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. WALLAR, Elton Leroy Born in Indiana on January 5, 1908.

Passed away at the age of 96 on January 3, 2005. He is survived by daughter, Margaret Fisher; his daughter-in-law and husband, Jean and Matt Kangas; his two granddaughters and husbands, Denise and Brent Tarver and Jill and Ming Lao. Also, his great-grandson Jared Edward Tarver. We were fortunate to have shared our lives with him. He is finally at peace.

Memorial Service Jan. 10, 2005 at Rose Hills in the Rainbow Chapel, 11:00 A.M., Gate 17. Viewing on Jan. 9th, p.m., 3888 S. Workman Mill Whittier, CA.

WEINSTOCK, Diana G. Weinstock (nee Gottlieb) (81) passed away on December 17, 2004. She was the beloved wife of 59 years of Murray Weinstock, mother of Leo Weinstock of Rockville, MD, Allen (Judith) Weinstock of Los Angeles, CA, and Elaine (Kevin) Kauffman of Denver, CO. A Holocaust survivor born in Radom, Poland, she raised her children and became active in educational institutions and charitable organizations within the Jewish community in Philadelphia, PA for 54 years before relocating to Denver, CO. Her intelligence, grace and inner strength in the face of many adversities will remain an inspiration to all who were fortunate to have known her.

She will be deeply missed by her family which include her husband, children and six grandchildren; Yael, Eitan, Batya, and Leora Weinstock of Los Angeles, CA; Jeffrey and Jeremy Kauffman of Denver, CO; brother Nathan (Rochelle) Gottlieb and niece, Nechama Gottlieb of Englewood, NJ, and Lola Suskind and niece, Tamara (Shelly) Peskin of Bala Cynwyd, PA. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ambassador Eliahu Ben-Elissar. Interment was in Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Charitable contributions may be made in her memory to Camp Ramah in CA, 15600 Mulholland L.A. 90077 or a charity of your choice.

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The wife of the late character actor Larry J. Blake, she is survived by her son, film and TV makeup artist, Michael; daughter-in-law, Linda; grandchildren Brian Dame and Kim Dame and great-grandson Nolan William Dame. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan.

7, 2005 at J.T. Oswald Good Shepherd Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at St. Charles Catholic Church with interment to follow at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations may be made to Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue, P.O. Box 1511, La Canada, CA 91012 or Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Funeral services entrusted into the care of J.T. Oswald Good Shepherd Chapel (818)769-0021.

BOJORQUEZ, Guadalupe Guerra-Gutierrez (323) 723-1125 BRAND, Meg Passed away peacefully in her sleep Dec. 30, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Denny, of 25 years. Meg was mother, grandmother and loving friend, and gave great support to one and all. She is remembered fondly by her son, Chris Nelson and grandson, Christian; and her lovable Maria and Margo.

Service will be held 10 AM, Friday, January 7, 2005, "Hollywood Forever Cemetery" (323)469-1181. "We all will miss you my darling." BUTCHER, Kenneth V. 76 A valley of the sun painting contractor and World War II naval veteran, died January 1, 2005 at his Scottsdale, AZ residence. He was born in Grand Falls, TX and moved to the valley from Wilmington, CA 40 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Ida May; daughters, Verna Neal, Karen Cornell, Dixie Globes and Daisy-Lee Marten; son, Ken Butcher, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers, James and Charles Robert (Bob) Butcher. Funeral services will be 9:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Green Hills Mortuary Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Doors will open at 8:00 AM for viewing. Green Hills Mortuary (310)831-0311 BYNDER, Samuel Fred Beloved husband of Madeline. Adored father of Randy (Lynne), Robert (Regan) and David (Jodi).

Dear Poppy of Candace, Benjamin, Emma, Adam and Samantha. Services were held at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks, Simi Valley. Mount Sinai Mortuaries. (800)600-0076 CRISA, John Baptist Passed away peacefully on December 30, 2004 at the age of 77. Mass will be offered Friday, January 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.

at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. Interment to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 1-7 p.m. at McNerney's Mortuary 310832-8351 DAVIS, Paul Guerra-Gutierrez (323) 723-1125 DAY, Dorothy Marie Born July 20, 1916 in West Baden, Indiana.

Passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, at home in Chatsworth. Survived by her husband, Harry, after 67 years of marriage. Moved to southern California at an early age. Attended Vine St. Elementary, Le Conte Junior High and graduated from Hollywood High School and Los Angeles City College.

Marriage to Harry E. Day in 1937 produced two sons, Harry Jr. and Richard. Harry Jr. (Michele) had two daughters, granddaughters Caryn and Debby.

Harry Jr. (Pam) also had granddaughter Jennifer. Great-granddaughter Kylie (Debby's daughter) was born in 1994. Dorothy and Harry lived their lives in the Los Angeles area, settling in the San Fernando Valley in 1948. Dorothy was retired from the County of Los Angeles DPSS.

Interment at Oakwood Memorial Park with graveside service Friday, January 7th, at 11:00 a.m. DESOWITZ, Doreen L. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries Hollywood Hills (800)600-0076 DODGE, Neil S. (85) Died Dec. 31, 2004.

He was the husband of Marguerite "Peggy" predeceased) father of son, Casey Dodge, Rolling Hills Estates, CA and daughter, Dale Dodge Mathews, Silverton, OR; grandfather of Monica Daniel, Casey Dodge Matt Mathews and Christian Dodge; and great-grandfather of Kylie Marguerite Mathews. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Neil made his home over the past 38 years in Pacific Palisades, CA. Retired from the direct mail advertising business and investing. He enjoyed playing golf at The Wilshire Country Club where he was a member for 40 years. He belonged to Sigma Nu fraternity when he attended UCLA and graduated from Cal Berkeley in 1940.

During WWII, he was a Lt. 1st Class in the Army Air Corps. At his request, no services were held. A reception in his honor will be held at The Wilshire Country Club on Jan. 23, 2005 from 5-7 p.m.

after his ashes are put to rest along side of his wife of 59 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the philanthropic service sorority, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Gamma Alpha Chapter, Attn: Susan Hannan, 233 S. Center Silverton, OR 97381. KLEIN, Phyliss Dawn Left us on Jan. 3, 2005, after a two and a half year battle with cancer.

Born Sept. 11, 1932 in Beloit, WI, she was 72. Much beloved wife of James for 52 years. Mother of Timson, James Peggy, Daniel, Andrew, Mary and Jon and 13 adored grandchildren. A resident of Anaheim for 47 years.

She was active in church, political and social work. She will be missed by all who knew her kindness and caring. Funeral Mass at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Anaheim Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 at 10 AM.

MACHA, Miloslav Vaclav Ph.D. Born July 18, 1918, died January 3, 2005, in Thousand Oaks, CA. He is survived by his wife, Willemina, two sons, Thomas of Eugene, OR, and Joseph of Agoura four grandchildren Drew, Scott, Ana, and Willem. Milo was a loving and devoted, husband, father and grandfather. His compassion, intellect, creativity and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Private funeral services will be held on January 6, 2005, at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home and Assumption Cemetery in Simi Valley, CA. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Girls and Boys Town USA in Milo's a name would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home, Simi Website: MANNING, Paul (45) Writer for "LA Law," "ER," "Clubhouse" and Himself Paul Manning, one of the original Emmy-winning writers and supervising producers for the TV drama "ER," died peacefully at home in Sherman Oaks on Sunday. He was 45. The cause of death was colorectal cancer.

Paul learned the basics of his craft at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, where he was profoundly influenced by the late great teacher and director of AFI, Tony Vellani. Paul got his first break on network television as a writer for "L.A. Law." He left "ER" after its first three seasons to write and produce pilots for Warner Brothers over the next three years. He then allowed himself a three-year sabbatical to explore a wide range of personal interests. He traveled with his family, took boxing and acting lessons, taught writing to disadvantaged youths, and experimented with short stories, a play, and other forms of writing.

He returned to TV last summer, as an executive consultant to the Aaron Spelling -Icon -CBS series "Clubhouse." And, just last week, Paul completed the outline for Imagine Television and CBS of a show about a small-time cop having to deal with big-time crime in Hawaii that is, sort of the dark side of paradise. Paul was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 3, 1959 to the former Charlotte Seaman and Gene Manning. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, worked in video production in Bethesda, and then moved to Los Angeles to attend AFI. He married his high school sweetheart, Rebeca Medina, and they made L.A. their home.

She survives with their children, Daniel and Charlotte Rose, ages 12 and 10, who attend Campbell Hall. Paul's parents, his brothers Michael and John, and other members of the Manning, Medina, Seaman, and related families also survive. Pastor Colm O'Ryan will celebrate a memorial mass for Paul at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Paul Manning Memorial Fund at the International Medical Corps, 1919 Santa Monica Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (or go to "Tribute Gifts" at www.imcworldwide.org) to address Paul's distress about the sufferings of the people of Sudan.

MASON, Michael J. Malinow Silverman Mortuary McMASTER, Vera J. Born April 15, 1919 in Dallas, Texas. Passed away December 22, 2004. A longtime resident of the Culver City area.

Vera is survived by her son Tom McMaster of Westwood, CA and granddaughter DeAnn LaPlante of Westcliffe, Colorado and Marci Drexler of Valley Village, CA and great grandson Jared LaPlante. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday December 27, 2004 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Chapel of Chimes (310) 412-6811. OLIKER, Jacob "Jack" (81) Born June 5, 1923 in New York City, NY. Deceased January 1, 2005 in Venice, CA.

Attorney, Pioneer in Real Estate Syndication. Graduated from Columbia University Law School. Served in the US Army Air Force and received the Bronze Star. Survived by wife Doris; children Michael and Marian; grandchildren Ben and Harry. Lover of the Lindy Hop and the birds of the Venice Canal.

Funeral Services were held at Mt. Sinai in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, 2005. PRINDLE, Clark A. Armstrong Family, Directors RAMIREZ, Manuel Born in Mexico on February 27, 1918 and passed away in Los Angeles on January 1, 2005.

Survivors include his beloved wife; Basilia; sons, Joseph, Anthony and Juan Ramirez; daughters, Petra, and Socorro Ramirez and Maria Gam-boa; also survived by five grandchildren. The Vigil Service will be on Friday, January 7th at 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary. Friends may pay their respects on Friday at the mortuary from 3 to 8 P.M. The Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8th at 10:00 A.M.

at St. Mark Church in Venice. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. Gates, Kingsley Gates Moeller Murphy Directors (310)395-9988 FLIER, Henriette Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Hollywood Hills (800)600-0076 FOOTLIK, Phyllis Minnette Groman Mortuaries Directing FORRESTER, Jeffrey Edward Beloved son of James Edward and Marjorie Mears Forrester, was born September 11, 1961, in San Francisco, CA and died January 2, 2005 in West Hills, CA. Jeffrey joined the Boy Scouts as a Cub and continued in Scouting until he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow.

He graduated from El Camino Real High School in 1980. He was employed by 360 Systems as their Production Manager. On August 4, 1984 Jeffrey married Donna Marie Logan and together they had two darling-loved children, Leslie Ann in 1991 and James Edward in 1994. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Donna; his children Leslie and Jimmy; his parents Marjorie and Jim, all of West Hills, and his sister Barbara Vilander of Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Jeff Forrester Memorial Fund, The Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization working to preserve our oceans and beaches (www.surfrider.org 1-800-753-surf).

Services will be held Friday, January 7, 2005 at 11:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Canoga Park located at 22700 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Entrusted to the care of Gates, Kingsley Gates Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park, CA. vJ)iBnitr, FRANKLIN, Chris (54) A longtime resident of Santa Monica passed away on December 23, 2004. He is survived by his sister Susan Franklin, his mother Jeanne Barr and many loving friends. Memorial services will be held at 2PM, Sunday, January 9 at a private home in Pacific Palisades.

Call 310-266-7488 for details. GAGNON, Gerald Francis, M.D. Dr. Gerald Francis Gagnon, beloved by patients as a guy who talks to you and exDlains died Friday, December 17th, in Long Beach at age 83. The cause colon cancer.

Dr. Gagnon was born in Barstow, California on February 11, 1921. He attended Fullerton Junior College, graduated from U.C.L.A. and received his medical degree from USC. Dr.

Gagnon served in the Navy during World War II. After the war he completed USC medical school. During the Korean War he served as a doctor in the Army. In 1955 he began practice as an orthopedic surgeon at the Seaview Medical Clinic in Wilmington. He then went on to practice at St.

Mary's Hospital. In recent years he served as a consultant to medical and chiropractic clinics in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Dr. Gagnon practiced in the Long Beach and Orange County area for over 50 years. Gerald Gagnon is survived by his brother, Melvin Gagnon and sister, Geraldine Gagnon; by his ex-spouse Virginia; daughters, Rose Marie Niles and husband, Vince, Jacqueline Grover and husband, Ernie, Patricia Northrup and husband John, Judith Riopelle; grandchildren, Chad, Matt, Sam and Tess Grover, Lisa Northrup and Brooks Riopelle; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Evan Grover and Sierra Riopelle.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Dorthea Spicer, Sheila Deeth and his son, Edmund Gagnon. Dr. Gagnon was dedicated to his work and his patients. He was loved by many for his concern and attention to his patients and the great medical care he provided. Memorial services will be held on January 8, at 1:00 p.m.

at All Souls Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. ALL SOULS MORTUARY A subsidiary of Stewart Enterprises, Inc. Long Beach FD 1691 GOODWIN, Beatrice B. Joined her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2005.

She is suvived by 2 daughters. Services will be held Saturday January 8 at 11AM at United Christian Church, 625 E. 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA GREENBERG, Dale Harris Services will be held Sunday, January 9, 2005, 1:00 PM, at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries, Hollywood Hills (800)600-0076. Funeral Directors HOLLYWOOD i' ttr t' IVI.IIN UruiMLiT'i I I "i Thcik-r 'I foiwemet work com (866) 630-7053 Sirring All if ULYJH REDMOND, Ralph L. 85 Born April 30, 1919 in Cisco, GA; passed Dec.

26, 2004 at his home van Nuys, CA. He is now with his beloved wife Sybil, who he has deeply missed since her death in March 1998. He proudly served as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II, he was a Lt. Commander when he retired, after 25 years; from the Navy Reserves. Mr.

Redmond was employed by the Los Angeles Times from 1948 to 2001, retiring after 53 years, as an advertising executive. A beloved and respected father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will live on in the hearts of his family and his friends. He is survived by his twin daughters Ann Divelbiss and Jan Street; son-in-law Stephen Divelbiss; grandchildren Cole and Savannah Divelbiss; great grandson Titus Divelbiss Gonce, Chad Gonce, ex-son-in-law James Ross; nephews James Cox and Roger Cox and their wives Carol and Sherry. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 2:30 pm at the Old North Church, Forest Lawn Memorial Park -Hollywood Hills. ROBERTS, J.

Chris Born April 29th, 1951 in Los Angeles. Passed away January 2nd, 2005 in Inglewood. Beloved son of Elsie Wallace of Westchester; survived by loving daughter, Colette (Anthony) Clolino; sons, Chris Andrew and Ryan; brothers, Timothy, Anthony, Michael and Daniel; sister, Victoria (Joseph) Carpenter. Long time Westchester resident and Inglewood business owner of Roberts Engineering. Vigil service Thursday, January 6th, at 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Mortuary, 5835 W.

Slauson Avenue, Culver City. Funeral Mass Friday, January 7th, 11:00 a.m., Church of the Visitation, 6561 W. 88th Street, L.A., 90045. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Holy Cross Mortuary (310)836-5500 HOLY CROSS MORTUARY A subsidiary of Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Culver City FD 1711 SALKIN, Geraldine March 18, 1916 to Jan. 1, 2005. Jeri lived a rich and fulfilling life. Born in Denver, Colorado, she moved to Los Angeles as a young teenager. Not long after, she married Leo Salkin, and their creative union was born.

Jeri joined a professional modern dance company, Lester Horton Dance Group, first as a dancer and then became the children's dance school director and teacher. Later she pioneered a new movement therapy called Body Ego Technique. This technique was used successfully to treat psychiatric patients. Body Ego Technique was later incorporated into many early childhood education programs, including Thalians community Health Center at Cedars Sinai. Jeri's greatest loves were her husband, Leo, and daughter, Lynn Salkin Sbiroli, both of whom predeceased her, and her granddaughter, Rosamaria Sbiroli, who lives in Rome, Italy.

Jeri is survived by her granddaughter, Rosamaria, her sister, Beatrice Pecoraro, and her son-in-law, Dr. Carlo Sbiroli. A memorial service celebrating Jeri's life will be held at Forest Lawn (Hollywood Hills) on January 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. SIMMONS, Jean Arlene Armstrong Family, Directors SISTERMAN, James Guerra-Gutierrez (562) 698-9935 SNODGRASS, Earl R. M.D.

August 22, 1937 December 24, 2004 Survived by wife Anne Y. Snodgrass: sons Thomas William Snodgrass; Alan Edward Snodgrass, wife Cindy Marie; daughter Kath-ryn Marie aged 6 years, Earl Robert Snodgrass, wife Monica; brother Eric Christopher, wife Kay. Graduated from Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth, Kansas. Attended the U.S. Naval Academy then graduated from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland in 1959.

Graduated from Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland in 1964. Between the sophomore and junior year in medical school he did research at the School of Tropical Medicine, Calcutta, India. After serving in The U.S. Navy in Japan as a medical officer he was discharged as Lt. Commander, December 1969.

Completed an Orthopaedic Residency at Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital, Los Angeles, California. He practiced general Orthopedics in Pasadena, California until retirement in 1998. Then moved to Tucson, Arizona. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his life will be in Tucson. Arrangements by Bring's Broadway Chapel, Tucson, AZ.

STEIN, Robert Hillside Mortuary (800)576-1994 STOKES, Irving of Venice, California beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle to all. Passed away on Tuesday morning, January 4, 2005 at the age of 86. He was prominent in the development of radar during World War II and beyond. A private service was held on January 5 at Mount Sinai. Visitors are welcome at the family home through Tuesday, January 11.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohr Eliyahu Academy, 310-559-3330 The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the American Heart Association. SWEET, Jason G. (18) Died December 17, 2004. Graduate of Jefferson High School, interned at Warner Brothers, was attending Brooks College. Survived by his mother, Bettye Sweet of Huntington Beach, father Billy Williams of Los Angeles.

Services Friday, January 7, 2:00 pm, West Angeles Church, 3045 Crenshaw Blvd. LLX-U hi ii DULANEY, Virginia West "Gigi" of Essex-Virginia West "Gigi" Dulaney, 87, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2004, with her family and beloved care giver by her side. Gigi had a long and wonderful live, attending Christmas dinner this year with her son-in-law's family while they honored the passing of her dear friend, Julia Metcalf Gigi was born in 1917 in Hawthorne, California, one of six children of Agnes and Aaron West. She graduated from Leuzinger High School, and talked often of her escapades with the "Five Fools," of which she was known as "West the Wicked," although the contributions heralded throughout her class yearbook depicted a school life rich in the giving and caring of others. She married Richard Thaddeus Dulaney on May 4, 1941, and raised her two children, Richard Michael and Donna while her husband served in active duty in both WWII and the Korean War.

After the war, Gigi worked as an executive secretary at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, where she resided with her family until her husband's death on July 5, 1975. Gigi moved to Vermont after the birth of her grandchildren, Adam, Aaron, and Sarah Metcalf, and developed many valuable friendships with members of the Essex Senior Center, including that of her dear friend, Elna Prior. During the last four years of her life, Gigi was cared for by many angels on earth, including Donna Graeme, Rita Young, Martha Ange-lis, Dianne Dean, Jennifer Caldwell Caron, Ginger Penebaker, Aaron Metcalf, Jane Montgomery and Gretchen Anderson. Gretchen was a constant source of care to Gigi since 2002 when her companionship made it possible for Gigi to travel cross country with her family to visit friends and relatives en route to California. Aaron and Jane were a continual source of comfort and care during Gigi's final days.

Spiritual comfort was provided by Father Bill of St. Pius the Tenth Church, and Jane Cross, whose visits during the past few months gave Gigi much joy. Gigi is survived by her son and his wife, Richard and Nancy Dulaney, of Glendale, California; her daughter and her husband, Donna Dulaney and Robert Metcalf of Essex, Vermont, five grandchildren, Richard, Mark, Adam, Aaron, and Sarah, and two great grandchildren, Kevin and Justin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Carl and Margo Anderson of Piedmont, California, Marylou and Joe Malais of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Carol Miller of Cypress, California, and Sheryl and Don Van Pelt of El Paso, Texas. Gigi always considered her son-in-law's family as her own extended family in Vermont, including Don and Sue Metcalf and their children, Nancy and Ron Bachand, Barbara and George Baxter and their children, Julie and Greg Sleeper and their children, and Laurie and Ed Nasta and their children.

Services will be held on Saturday January 8, 2005 at 2:15 p.m. at Pacific Memorial Park in Newport Beach, CA. Corbin Palmer Funeral Home 9 Pleasant Street, Essex, VT 05452 in care of arrangements. Donations in her memory may be made to Special Olympics of Vermont, 8 Avenue Williston, Vermont, 05495. DuPAR, Richard C.

Prominent Trial Attorney Richard C. Du Par, one of Southern California's most experienced and well known personal injury trial attorneys passed away on December 21, 2004, at the age of 71. Still actively practicing law at the time of his death, he had over 300 civil jury trials in his career and was one of the founders of the Association Of Southern California Defense Counsel, California's largest trade organization for insurance defense attorneys. Born on April 18, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Richard graduated from Harvard High School (now Harvard-Westlake High School), when it was still an all boys military academy. He attended the University of Southern California, graduating in 1954.

Thereafter, he served in the United States Navy, on active duty from 1954 to 1956, and in the Navy Reserves until 1964. Upon completion of active duty in the Navy, he enrolled in the USC Law School, graduating in 1959. Almost immediately upon graduating, Richard started trial work as a staff attorney for the Automobile Club of Southern California (1960-1962). As a result of sometimes taking two or three cases a month to trial for the Auto Club, he was able to eventually become a partner in the insurance defense firm of Schell Delamer. There, he specialized in medical malpractice defense and eventually practiced for several years as a partner in Chase, Rotchford, Drukker Bogust (1972- 1980), a large downtown Los Angeles civil litigation firm.

For the past 24 years, he continued to practice in the field of medical malpractice as a plaintiffs' attorney, mediatorarbitrator and Of Counsel with the West Los Angeles medical malpractice firm of Dummit, Briegleb, Boyce Buchholz. In addition to helping start the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, he was a long time diplomat in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), serving as president of the Los Angeles chapter in 1985, and on the national Executive Committee from 1974 to 1976. Richard is survived by his son, Stephen, daughter Melissa and grandchild Devon. A memorial service celebrating his 45 years as a personal injury trial attorney will be held on Sunday, January 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

For further information, please contact Craig Dummit or Sandra Luther at (310) 479-0944, fax number (310) 312-3836, e-mail address craig.dummit dfblaw.org. For Obituary Notices 1 -800-528-4637 7724 1 or 77242 Eos Angeled dimes Born January 22, 1919 in Denver, CO to Florence and Peyton Hough, died Decem ber 20, 2004 in Palm Desert, CA surrounded by his loving family. Gordon attended Stanford University, receiving his BA in 1942 and his MBA in 1947. During World War II he served in the Navy in the South Pacific aboard several destroyers and retired as a lieutenant commander. He began working at Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1948 and remained there for 31 years.

He held various management positions throughout California and eventually served as Chairman and CEO, retiring in 1980. Gordon was a member of the Board of Trustees of USC for 29 years and was a former trustee at Pomona College and Harvey Mudd College. He was founder and former president of the Industry Education Council of California. He also served as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and as a trustee on several corporate boards including Ameron Corporation, Fireman's Fund Insurance First Interstate Bank of California, the Parsons Company and The San Francisco Chronicle. A lifelong avid golfer, Gordon was a member of the Stanford golf team, which won the NCAA championship in 1941.

He was club champion at several golf clubs including Annan-dale Golf Club, Burlingame Country Club and San Francisco Golf Club. At the time of his death he was a member of Eldorado Country Club. Gordon will be best remembered as a devoted husband, father and Papa to his seven grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris, a son, Lachlan (Victoria), a daughter, Lowry Ewig (Randall), and grandchildren Andrew and Jenny Ewig and Cameron, Amy, Ann, Catherine and Charles Hough. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at 1 p.m.

at the Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses San Gabriel, CA 91775. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USC Andrus Gerontology Center, 3715 McClintock 110, Los Angeles, CA 90089, or the charity of your choice. Cabot Sons, Pasadena Directors HUGHES, Emma Long-time resident of Burbank, died December 31, age 95. She is survived by two nieces, the Rev. Barbara Hebner of Delaware, and Linda Fletcher and her husband Art, of Arroyo Grande, CA, and the three children of her late husband, Lewis Hughes; Burton Hughes and his wife Joy, Byron Hughes and his wife Bonnie, and Helen Brewster.

She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hughes worked for the Burbank School System where she was known as the "singing substitute," she also taught home-bound children. She was a frequent volunteer at the Jocelyn Center where she played the piano for sing-a-longs. Services will be conducted by her grandson, the Rev.

Burton Hughes, at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2005, at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, in the Old North Church Chapel, private interment to follow In lieu of flowers, donations in Emma's name may be made to Wycliff Bible Translators, the World Wildlife Fund, or a charity of one's choice. IWAMOTO, Arthur K. (66) Beloved husband of Jane Iwamoto, father of Suzanne, passed away quietly at his home on December 6. Memorial Services to be held on January 8, 2005, 1:00 pm. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W.

158th Gardena, CA. The family was assisted by McKenzie Mortuary 562-989-3606 JOHNSTON, Paul (61) Neptune Society (800)201-3315 KAMINISHI, Minoru (88) Passed away on January 3, 2004. Veteran ol the 44nd Combat Regimental Team, Company L. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Kaminishi; father of Peggy (Sol) Zira, Gail (Renan Jef fereis Kaminishi of Redmond, WA, Alan and Wayne Kaminishi; four grandchildren; sister, Fusaye Nakano of Wailuku, Maui, HI; a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 10 at 10 A.M., at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th Street, Gardena, CA under the direction of Kubota Nikkei Mortuary (213)749-1449.

ANTINE, Henrietta R. Armstrong Family, Directors BARNYAK, Mary Ann Of Studio City, passed away on January 5, 2005. She was born in Arma, Kansas, on September 21, 1923. Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Frank; nephew, Jerry Kranker and a host of many loving friends. She was active in the North Hollywood Republican Womens Club; Treasurer of the Navy League Toys-4-Tots; Pacific Lodge Boys Club; B-17 Combat and Crew Air Force Association; St.

Jude's Childrens Hospital; Valley's Historical Las Patroncitas Guild and Mary actively donated and supported the Women's Shelter. Visitation will be Friday, 4-8 P.M., with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 P.M., both at Angeleno Valley Mortuary, 5423 Tujunga N. Hollywood. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 12:00 Noon, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 10828 Moorpark N.

Hollywood. Interment to follow at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Donations to St. Jude Shrine, 512 W. Saratoga Baltimore, MD 21201-1896.

BARR, Steven (50) Succumbed to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on January 3, 2005. He is survived by his beloved family, wife Merle; mother Janet Hammel-man; sister Robin Barr; step-sister Sue Goldstein and father-in-law Morris Sidman. Graveside service, 2:30 P.M., Thursday, January 6, Harbor Lawn Mt. Olive Memorial Park, Costa Mesa. Malinow Silverman Mor-tuary (800)710-7100 BATARY, Janet Diane Armstrong Family, Directors BECK, Paul Born in Los Angeles, CA on Nov 10, 1928, only child of Dave Betty Beck.

Paul had the nick name "Honest Paul Beck." Paul was the inventor of the one size fits all fan belt. Paul spent a good part of his later years successfully developing a new fan belt design that can be easily fabricated on-site for any application or size, eliminating the need for an inventory of multiple sized belts. He was known in many business fields ranging from writing for old radio shows such as "Amos and Andy," as an agent for talent that won an Oscar for "West Side Story," real estate investments, and inventor. Paul made friends where ever he went and was known for his kindness, charity, sense of humor, and his "Marco Polo" international love of languages and of all people. Survived by his loving wife R.

Eve Delanie Bryant-Beck of Malibu. Paul passed away suddenly on the evening of Dec 26, 2004. Services are scheduled for Friday, Jan 7 at 1 pm in Santa Monica at Gates, Kingsley Gates. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery. BEGLEY, Susan Ilene (Schulman) May 17, 1947 January 4, 2005 Beloved daughter of Samuel Schulman (deceased) and Sylvia Schulman.

Adored mother of Sean and Michael Begley. Loving sister of Patti Schulman Feldman and Dr. Edward Feldman. Special niece to Elayne and Arnold Barco, cousin to Kathy and Peggy and good friend to many. Susan darling, you know you were loved and will always be loved.

Rest peacefully. A celebration of Susan's life will be held on January 9, 2005 at 1pm at Leo Baeck Temple, 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Donations may be made to Pfleger Liver Institute, 200 UCLA Plaza or a charity of your choice. Cremation Services ARMSTRONG FAMILY MALLOY-MITTEN Total $539 Free Literature Los Angeles FD 380 1-tSW-ZtSb-bW To place an Obituary Notice Call Ms.

Ryan or Ms. Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext. 77241 or Ext. 77242 or email: paidobitslatimes.com Ooe Angeles Qfance For Obituary Notices 1 -800-528-4637 7724 1 or 77242 Ooe Anfldee SCimce.