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LAME 01-29-2009 7 B7 LA 1K TSet: 01-28-2009 22:01 Angeles ime B7 LATIMES.COMCALIFORNIA THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 Facing a one-two punch spokeswoman for the state controller. But that would violate the state Constitution. Controller John Chiang is trying to hold onto enough cash to pay schools and bond holders who legally have first claim on the treasury and then state employees. Even if the governor and Legislature were to pass a budget by next week, it probably wouldn't be soon enough to head off payment deferrals, the polite word for stiffing. "Mechanically, I don't think they could generate a revenue stream in time," Chiang says.

But he'll do everything possible short of cutting off legally required payments to avoid issuing IOUs. "That would be a horrible signal to Wall Street, effectively shutting us out of the bond market." Surely, however, Capitol politicians will have balanced the books long before IOUs would be needed, maybe in March. "Nothing says I love you like a Valentine's Day budget agreement," quipped H.D. Palmer, the governor's budget spokesman. Schwarzenegger will need to do some sweet -talking and explaining to California citizens, who are about to be banged by two heavy shoes.

george.skeltonlatimes.com Skelton, from Page Bl Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor, the governor he ousted in the 2003 recall election: Gray Davis. Since being dumped, Democrat Davis has been careful not to publicly criticize Schwarzenegger. In fact, he has often praised the Republican. But on Tuesday, Davis told me: "People are going to get hit with major tax increases and program reductions and no one is preparing them. Part of leadership is not just doing the job, but explaining to the public why a certain action needs to be taken.

Why it needs to happen and how long it will remain. "You have to bring people along with you. President Obama is a master of selling the public on why his programs make sense in contrast to the deafening silence coming out of Sacramento." The former governor speaks from experience. "I could have done more," he acknowledges. Davis occasionally did try, but never could adequately explain the energy crisis generated by a flawed state deregulation law he inherited, power pirates such as Enron and an unfriendly Bush administration.

Then, as the economy soured, he was dragged without enough resistance into a budget quagmire by a liberal Legislature. He made a half-hearted attempt at selling a tax hike, and flopped. Schwarzenegger really hasn't tried at all, at least not until Wednesday while answering a question at a Sacramento Press Club luncheon. "I despise tax increases," said the governor, who ran for reelection in 2006 promising not to raise taxes. "But mathematics is much more powerful than ideology." He noted that the projected deficit for the next 17 months is $42 billion.

"You can't do $42 billion in cuts. It doesn't exist. Anyone that thinks that you can do all of this with just cuts doesn't know math, and they should go back to Math 101." He equated the firm opposition to tax increases by many Republican lawmakers with the solid support of abortion rights by Democrats. Getting either group to change positions is equally tough, he asserted. Yet, he indicated some Republicans were now willing to raise taxes in exchange for significant spending cuts and an "economic stimulus" package that includes changes in work rules and streamlining of environmental permitting on public works projects.

Schwarzenegger contended that half of the deficit has been caused by the global recession and the other half is "self-inflicted." It's "bigger than any problem we have ever had in this state." I called Davis because he was the state controller the last time Sacramento issued IOUs rather than pay people with real checks. That was in 1992. 1 wanted to compare the two situations. No comparison, really. The dilemma back then wasn't nearly as dire.

The Legislature was in a summer budget brawl some things haven't changed and the state was short about $4 billion cash. Davis asked Gov. Pete Wilson for permission to sell revenue anticipation warrants (RAWs), short-term debt. Wilson refused, theorizing that the borrowing would relieve pressure on Democrats to cut spending. "We had no option but to issue IOUs," Davis says.

These days, the state couldn't sell RAWs even if it wanted to. There'd be no takers. In 1992, banks were stronger. No meltdowns. And Bank of America not only was headquartered in San Francisco, it was a California institution.

It agreed to accept the IOUs. Then other banks followed of As lead. That lasted one month, until August. After that, most banks rejected the IOUs. "Issuing IOUs is the easy part," Davis says.

"Working with financial institutions so the IOUs are treated as legal tender is the challenge." The 1992 budget wasn't enacted until Sept. 3. State employees sued and a federal court ruled it was illegal to pay them with IOUs. So that option no longer exists. "It would be our druthers not to pay legislators and state officials," says Hallye Jordan, Lancaster targets vicious dogs FROM TIMES STAFF REPORTS gage in aggressive behavior, may be found to be "potentially dangerous." Dogs that are trained to be aggressive for fighting, inflict severe injury or death, or already are listed as potentially dangerous may be determined to be "vicious." The ordinance also will require the spaying and neutering of all varieties of pit bulls and Rottweilers, including mutts that have "predominant physical characteristics" of those breeds.

Despite fierce criticism, Lancaster officials have unanimously adopted an ordinance that will impose stiff penalties on the owners of "potentially dangerous" and "vicious" dogs, particularly those that law enforcement officials say are favored by gang members to intimidate rivals and others. Under the new law, dogs that are unprovoked and en OBITUARIESFUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS PETTY, Oral Pugmire (88), passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2009. Oral was born on August 11, 1920 in St. Charles, Idaho. Oral's family was her pride and joy.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ken and Debbie Petty, Doug and Marjie Petty, Richard and Tami Petty, Janet and Marlon Sheffield, Joyce and Frank Uribie; daughter-in-law, Pam Petty; grandchildren, Daniel Petty, Kimberly Taylor, Marlon Sheffield; great-grandchildren, Macy and Colsen Taylor; also by her sister, Gwen Loveland; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Dr. Charles Petty, and son, Bruce. Oral was a long time resident of Arcadia, and member of the Arcadia Ward of the LDS Church, 614 W. Foothill Blvd.

where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30th. Visitation hours 5-8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, at the Douglass Zook Mortuary, Monrovia (626) 358-3244. Memorial donations can be made to the Primary Children's Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 58429, Salt Lake City, UT 84158.

She will be greatly missed by her family and many dear friends. DUFFEY, Gail (85), passed away January 21, 2009. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Gail moved his family to Newport Beach in 1958. While attending UCLA during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Naval Air Corps and became a fighter pilot. Upon receiving his wings, he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret.

They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary Dec. 27, 2008. After the war Gail worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Company for38 years. He retired in 1984 as Division Manager for operator services. He will be remembered for his love of family and his great sense of humor.

He was an avid golfer, trout fisherman and bird hunter. Gail is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Tom; daughter, Kathleen, son-in-law, Ron; grandchildren, Jeff, Allison and Danielle Frady; great-granddaughters, Charlize and Zury. A private memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. Donations may be made in Gail's memory to a charity of your choice. GOLDSTEIN, David Eric Beloved son of Claire and Bill Goldstein, brother of Joan (Bob) Rothenberg, Howard (Lori) Goldstein; and cherished father of Emily and Jonathan.

Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Simi Valley (800) 600-0076 HOFFMANN, Jack W. A proud U.S. Marine Corps captain who served in World War II and survived the battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, died on January 17, 2009, at age 86, at his beloved home overlooking the Pacific in Baja California. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 8, 1923, he attended Hillsdale College and Denison University. As a young man, in between his active service, he worked as a model for the Ford Agency and as a lifeguard at the Beverly Hills Hotel, which led to an acting contract with David Selznick before he decided to pursue a golf career.

A member of the PGA for over 30 years, he was the head-pro in Detroit at Edgewood, Hillcrest, and Wabeek Country Clubs, and in Los Angeles at Rancho Park before a nearly ten-year association with Brentwood Country Club. He was married for 20 years to the late Janet E. Lewis (d. 1971), whom he met while modeling in Detroit. Jack and Janet had six children.

He was also fortunate to have married Sue Casey and adopted her much-loved daughter, Colleen. Jack was the son of Violet Anjeanette and Gustav Wilber Hoffmann. He was predeceased by his sister, Delores; and survived by his sisters, Darlene Johnson of Florida and Joan Horning (and Robert) of South Carolina. He is survived by his beloved "perfect" children: Kathy Lynn Hoffmann Yelvington (and Browning), Jack V. Hoffmann, Erik J.

Hoffmann, Julie A. Hoffmann, Joy K. Hoffmann, and Kristen D. Hoffmann Blutman (and Mark); and his adored grandchildren: Jessica, Johanna, Janet (and Ryan), Jacob, Liam, Kate, and Luke; and the many nieces and nephews, dear friends and friends of his children who affectionately referred to him as "Big Jack" or "Dad." He is also survived by his wife, Jill Matthews. He was an elegant, vibrant, giant of a man and his family will always remember his great charm, optimistic outlook, storytelling, and words of wisdom.

Jack's children are especially grateful to Dr. Anna Quan and the entire staff at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in La Jolla for the incredible ongoing care that extended his life. "Another Day In Paradise" celebration of Jack Hoffmann's life is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. sharp, at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda. To place an Obituary Notice Call Ms.

Ryan or Ms. Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext. 77241 or Ext. 77242 Hos Angeles Slimed KING, June Ellen Roth Died December 15, 2008. She was born and raised in Webster Groves, Missouri, a suburb of St.

Louis, attended Missouri University and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve, January 1944. When discharged at the end of WWII, joined the staff of W.Q.X.R., radio station of the New York Times. She married actor Wright King in 1948. They had three sons, Wright Michael G.

and Meegan J. Then in 1955, in order to support husband Wright's flourishing acting career, the young family moved from Long Island, N.Y. to Hollywood, California. When their sons were old enough, June entered the Real Estate field and after a time switched to The Office of the District Attorney of Los Angeles County where eventually she became supervisor of the Regional Child Support Office. Next to raising a family, June was a big advocate of travel and Bridge, the card game.

In 1980 June, together with husband Wright, retired, spending the next decade building a beach house on the Florida sands, exploring, Mexico, Guatemala attempting a new language, living with friends on Spain's Costa del Sol, becoming acquainted with Ireland via both their families' genealogy in that country, finally anchoring in fascinating Portland, Oregon where she joined the volunteers in The Cedar Mill Community Library always with an eye on the travel shelves. June is survived by, Wright her loving husband of 60 years; their three sons; three grandsons; a granddaughter; and three great-granddaughters. A memorial service with her family is planned for a future date. Remembrances to Providence HospiceThe Cedar Mill Community Library in Portland. KOLSKY, Eva Beloved wife of the late Max Kolsky.

Loving mother of Carlene, Kenneth (Karin) and Edward. Adoring grandmother of Stacy (Robert), Alyssa (Gregory), Joshua, and Bradford. Services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10 a.m., Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Hollywood Hills (800) 600-0076 LOPEZ, Salvador www.guerragutierrez.com MICHAELSON, Dr. Joseph B. Born June 7, 1922, died January 25, 2009.

Loving husband of Julie and his brother Mike. Proud father of Brad, Jon, Geoff and seven grandchildren. WWII veteran, Ph.D. researcher, chemist, inventor, scientist. We love you.

MOJICAJoseA. www.guerragutierrez.com NACHMAN, Dorothy Hillside Mortuary 800-576-1994 DENTON, Jean Elizabeth Young With profound sadness, we announce that Jean passed away suddenly on January 21, 2009 of an aortic dissection at the age of 73. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Philadelphia to Edith and Edward Young. She was raised, along with her sister Anne, in the Philadelphia area. She married her high school sweetheart Dave Brewer in 1955 and then became a Registered Nurse.

They moved to Los Gatos, California in 1969 where she raised her family. She then resumed her nursing career at Good Samaritan Hospital until her retirement. When she wasn't busy with her children, some of her favorite past times were reading, hiking, and bird watching. Jean was a devoted friend and always eager to help one in need. She spent hours at the hospital lovingly caring for those she knew and those she didn't.

Jean was a faithful member of Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San Jose. She moved to Westlake Village, CA in 2007 to be closer to her daughter Laura and her family. After moving to southern California she enjoyed spending time with three of her cherished grandchildren. She loved cheering them on at all of their sporting events and school performances. She loved her new home and friendly community.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Brewer) Fritz and son-in-law, Jason Fritz of Oakland, CA; her son, Paul Brewer and daughter-in-law, Dina Taylor Brewer and their three children, Eve (eight), Jesse (eight), and Sarah (six) of Princeton, N.J.; and, daughter, Laura (Brewer) Rosen and son-in-law, Michael Rosen and their three children, Madison (13), Jake (12) and Lilliana (eight) of Oak Park, CA. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Anne Roberts of Vermont; and great-uncles, Edward and John Cox of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Jean will be missed by her numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San Jose, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations honoring her life may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606 (please note that the donation is in honor of Jean Denton, membership number 1658289) or call 1-800-628-6860. We will miss her dearly and will keep her spirit alive in our hearts and minds. DUBIN, Renate M. Was born on December 9, 1944 in Ostheim, Germany to Michael and Asta Kohl and passed away January 21st at her home in Diamond Bar after her second battle with ovarian cancer. Renate grew up in Schweinfurt, Germany, where she was educated as an accountant and worked for the U.S.

military. In 1967, she moved to southern California where she continued her career. She met Bill Dubin in 1977 and they moved together to Diamond Bar in 1983. Renate participated in charity work with many organizations, including hospice and the Diamond Bar library. Her interests included traveling, cooking, entertaining friends, and reading.

She will be remembered as a daughter, a mother, a grandmother and as a friend to all who met her. She had an impact on everyone she has met in her life, touching everyone's heart with her loving care and guidance. The universe is now missing a loving, nurturing spirit. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill and sister, Rosemary; and is survived by her mother, Asta; her four children, Michael, Patricia, Maxwell, and William; and her six grandchildren, Richard, Rainy, Christopher, Jacob, Rachael, and Joel. A viewing will be on Friday from 5-9 p.m.; services will be on Saturday, at 9 a.m.

Both will be held at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills in Covina at the Church of Our Heritage. In lieu of flowers please donate to www.ocrf.org or 212-268-1002. To place a Obituary Notice Call Ms. Ryan or Ms. Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.

77241 orExt. 77242 TAKAJifllNE, Sally Sachie Age 76, passed away on January 27th. Beloved wife of Henry Kenyu Takamine; mother of Gayle Kurosu and Gary Takamine; grandmother of Kamyn (Jeff) Kong, Curtis and Corey Takamine; and great-grandmother of Rylie Malia Kong, all of California. Sister of Toshiko Hoshijo, Tomie (Kenneth) Nakamura, Sumie (Florendo) dela Rosa, Minoru Tamashiro, Masa (Suzie) Tamashiro, Akira (Karin) Tamashiro all of Hawaii, and Sueko (Fred) Inouye of California. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Memorial services on Saturday, January 31st, 1:00 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, California with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. Family requests casual attire.

www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441 VILLEGAS, Filiberto B. www.guerragutierrez.com WHITMAN, James Passed away quietly in his sleep on January 21, 2009 after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Linda, of 47 years; his five children and their spouses, James (Jill), Stephen (Lynn), Terry (Steve), Jean (Adrian), and Chrissy; as well as five grandchildren, Shaughn, Kellie, Phillip James, Nathan and Adam; as well as his mother, Naomi. Services to be held at The Church of the Recessional, Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA, January 31,2009 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

ZIEGLER, JoAnne Holmes Our loving sister, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on January 23, 2009 in West Hills, California. Born in Youngstown, Ohio in July 1927, she was the second of two daughters raised by Robert and Anna Holmes. Over the past fifty years she has been a resident of California with homes in West Los Angeles and Carlsbad. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond G. Ziegler who she met and married while he was serving his duty in the U.S.

Air Force. Her survivors include her beloved sister, Roberta Ramsey of Boardman, Ohio; as well as three loving children and their spouses, Tina (Albert) Cohen, Douglas (Carol) Ziegler, Nancy (Neal) Neuman. She will also be greatly missed by her adored grandchildren, Colin and Ryan (Amber) Ziegler and Jessica and Joshua Cohen. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park (310) 474-1579.

Her final place of rest will be in Youngstown, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to The American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. Cemetery LotsCrypts INGLEWOOD PARK CEMETERY 2 Pacific Slope plots. Lot 653 $6000 each (507) 251-9396 Pp ARMSTRONG FAMILY MAH0Y-MTITEN Total $655 Free Literature Los Angeles Paid Obituaries and Funeral Announcements subject to editing for style and grammar. To place an Obituary Notice Call Ms.

Ryan or Ms. Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241 or Ext. 77242 Cos Angeles Qftmes ANIK, PaulS. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Simi Valley. (800) 600-0076 BAKER, Blayne Stanley Of Goleta, died peacefully the night of January 20th.

succumbing to a nine month battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Wherever he went, everybody loved Stan. He graduated from UCSB in 1950 after serving on a submarine during WWII (where he lost his hair). He lived and worked much of his life in Los Angeles and later Carlsbad, CA.

Stan and his beloved wife Marilynn returned to Santa Barbara in 1998 where he lived until his passing. He will be fondly remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. Among the many whose lives will forever be better for his presence, he leaves behind his wife, Marilynn Baker; sons, Dennis Baker, MD (Stephanie) of Santa Barbara and Gary Baker (Robin) of Agoura Hills; stepson Mark Wolfson, MD (Kathy) of Tucson, AZ; and stepdaughter Lisa Wolfson-Akcay (Ahmet) of San Mateo. Stan will always be "Papa" to Amelia, Molly, Lauren, and Henry Baker, Ryan and Mia Wolfson and Cameron and Dylan Akcay. In passing, he joins his father Harry Baker and his mother, Janet Blach, also of Santa Barbara.

Stan and his family will be forever grateful to the medical community of Santa Barbara who went above and beyond in providing the medical care and treatment he needed. In lieu of flowers, donations will be graciously appreciated by Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 APS, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Died Jan. 22, 2009 at age 75 years. Loving mother of Peter Blystone, of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Annemarie is also survived by two sisters, Wally and Martha Mueller, an extended family in Germany, and many beloved cousins and friends in Los Angeles. She was a devoted member and loyal supporter of Social Services Auxiliary, St. Anne's Guild, Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children and the International Committee. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Jan.

31, 2009, at St. Paul The Apostle Church (Ohio at Selby, Westwood). Interment in family plot in Busenberg, Germany. Gates, Kingsley, Gates Mortuary Culver City (310) 837-7121 BUCHHALTER, Irene Funeral service Friday, 2 p.m. at Home of Peace Memorial Park, Los Angeles.

Home of Peace Mortuary (800)300-0223 CHALEFF, Samuel Sam passed away at the age of 73 peacefully on Friday, January 23rd surrounded by friends at Monterey Lanes bowling alley. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and worked as a CPA in the Los Angeles area, where he raised his family. He called Monterey home for the last ten years with his trusty canine companion Molly, who never left his side. On the day of his death, he spent the morning with the beautiful woman he was dating, called each of his children, and went bowling with friends. After bowling an amazing score of 210, he sat down and became very weak.

He passed in the arms of a dear friend quietly. Sam is survived by his three sons, Michael, Daniel and Andrew; and by his sister, Beverly Laker of Michigan. A memorial service will be held at the Mount Sinai Chapel on Thursday, January 29th at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be sent to the American Heart Society in honor of Samuel Chaleff (650-259-6700). DARNELL, Lindsey Anne (34), passed away on January 23, 2009 at her Newport Beach home.

Lindsey was a graduate of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. She was a beloved daughter of Roger Darnell and Patricia Warmington and stepdaughter of Edward "Bud" Warmington and Margaret Darnell. She is also survived by her bereaved siblings, Katherine, Daniel, Ann, Traci, Heather and Lindsay. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lindsey's memory to: The Lynn House, 1501 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707 or (714) 438-0110.

NAGIN, Lawrence M. Died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, of complications from cancer. Larry, a third-generation Californian, was born on February 14, 1941, in San Francisco; the son of Maurine M. Nagin and David L. Nagin.

Within a few months, Larry moved with his family, including his loving sister, Fredericka, and his beloved "Ria," Marie E. Jacobs, to Los Angeles. Larry attended public schools in the City of Los Angeles and received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California in 1962. He then attended The University of California, Hastings College of the Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 1965. He became a Member of the State Bar of California, and remained a member for more than 42 years.

From 1966 to 1968, Larry served as a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles. From 1968 to 1974, Larry was in private practice in the City of Beverly Hills. From 1974 to 1980, Larry served as Special Counsel to the City Attorney of the City of Los Angeles, and then Senior Assistant City Attorney representing the Los Angeles Department of Airports. In 1980, Larry began his career as an airline industry executive when he joined the Los Angeles-based Flying Tigers as its General Counsel. Flying Tigers was, at that time, the world's largest all-cargo airline.

In 1986, Stephen M. Wolf became the airline's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In 1988, Larry moved to Chicago, where he joined United Airlines as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, serving again under Stephen M. Wolf, the Chief Executive Officer. Larry helped navigate United through a period of tremen-dous growth and transformation that ultimately resulted in an employee buyout of the company in 1994.

Larry then became of counsel to the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Flom LP, in its Chicago office, until March 1996 when he joined the Virginia-based, U. S. Airways, again under the leadership of Mr. Wolf. Since retirement from US Airways in 2002, Larry had been a Senior Strategic Advisor with the law firm of O'Melveny Myers LLP, in their New York City office.

From the time Larry was a young boy he had a passion for the airline industry he spent time at Los Angeles International Airport watching airplanes take off and land. He pored over airline schedules and collected airline memorabilia. He always felt fortunate to have transformed a childhood love of airplanes into a lasting and singular career in aviation. Larry leaves his beloved wife of 41 years, Sherrie; his two adored sons, Daniel, a Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, and Benjamin, a partner in the law firm, Sidley Austin LLP, Daniel's wife, Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Ph.D., also a Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, and Benjamin's wife, Melissa Kotlen Nagin, a lactation consultant and writer for About.com; five precious and beloved grandchildren: Zachary Samuel Nagin, Sarah Rose Nagin, Alexander Gabriel Nagin, Julius Brown Nagin, and Avishai Brown Nagin; his adored sister, Fredericka and her children, David Miller (Judy Miller MD), Deborah Miller and Jennifer Tidstrand (Douglas Tidstrand). In addition, he is survived by his loving brother-in-law, Robert Gandin, DDS, his loving sisters-in-law, Mindy Gandin, Louise Feinberg, Marsha Gandin; and many dear nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street, New York, NY. Interment will follow at Westchester Hills Cemetery, 400 Saw Mill River Road, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Lawrence M.

Nagin Faculty Enrichment Fund; University of California, Hastings College of the Law; 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. The fund was created by Larry to support faculty research on issues of social justice. NATAPOFF, Milton Born March 5, 1914; died January 28, 2009. Adored husband of the late Sylvia Natapoff. Respected and loved father of Judy Lerner and Karen Natapoff.

Grandfather of two, great grandfather of four. Hillside Mortuary (800)576-1994 RILEY, Denlse Costello Beloved mother, grandmother and friend. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena. Cabot Sons, Pasadena Directors RODRIGUEZ, Octaviano www.guerragutierrez.com SAPASAP, Pastora Born May 5, 1932 in Assingan, Pangasinan, Philippines, passed away January 15, 2009 in Oxnard, CA, surrounded by her family, after a difficult battle with lung cancer.

Pastora was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Feliciano; and four siblings. She is survived by three siblings; daughters, Halidie and Norma; sons, Basilio, Oscar, Rodolfo, and Alfredo; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and countless extended family and friends. In life, Pastora loved to dance and travel, including a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where along with her husband, she walked the footsteps of Jesus. Her love for life and her family will live on in our hearts.

Visitation services and rosary will be held at Holy Cross Mortuary, Thursday, January 29, 2009, 3-8 p.m. Funeral services will occur at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Friday, January 30, 2009, 11:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 310-836-5500. SASNER, Eli A. (90), of Henderson, Nevada passed away Monday January 26th.

He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 3, 1918. Eli retired to Nevada in 1989 from Los Angeles. He was a member of Daylite Lodge 44, the Scottish Rite and Zelzah Shrine. He served the Shrine as a member of their famous clown unit.

In later years, he worked tireously in the Mini-Clinic serving the special children. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Florrie; and two children, Robert Sasner and Patrice Ratinoff. He was predeceased by two children, Larry Sasner, and Shirley Jelin, and one grandchild, Michael Sasner. He was the beloved grandfather of eight grandchildren. Donations may be made to Hope is Forever, 409 Meadows Ave, Glendale, 91202.

Services will be held Friday January 30th, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, CA. SLATTERY, Edward Francis Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle passed away on January 17th, at his home in Palm Desert, CA. He was 83. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Loyola Mary-mount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles 90045 on Saturday, January 31st at 10:30 a.m.

Please refer to website for complete obituary and sign online guest book at www.callanancares.com Callanan Mortuary (800)901-0090 HAWKINS, Helen Julian Was born in Oak Park, IL February 26, 1917 and graduated peacefully from this world in Van Nuys, CA on January 24, 2009. She was preceded by her beloved husband, Paul, in 2000; and she is survived by her loving children, Margot (Richard Daniels), and William (Glenn Gomez); her devoted friend, Ralph Torres and family; as well as her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Helen had many passions and was an active volunteer throughout her life, centering on her husband, children, community, genealogy (particularly after her 1978 retirement from Alameda County), as well as the politics of inclusion, environmental stewardship of our earth, and most importantly, her faith. She was a founding member of both The Church of The Holy Trinity in Metro Manila in the late 1940's and St. Anselm's Lafayette in the late 1950's.

Most of her adult life she was a communicant at St. Mark's Berkeley starting with her 1941 marriage to Paul. Since moving to Southern California in 2004, she enjoyed the worship, friendship and hospitality of both St. Michael and All Angels Studio City and St. Mark's Van Nuys.

Friends are cordially welcome to any or all of the following: Saturday, Jan. 31st, Visitation at Angeleno Mortuary, 5948 Van Nuys BL, Van Nuys, 91401, from 5 to 9 p.m., with Vigil Prayer Service, Memorial Video and Musician Trio at 7 p.m. and a buffet supper at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1st, at St.

Mark's Episcopal Church, 14464 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405. Worship, Thanksgiving and Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. with The Very Right Reverend J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, celebrating and presiding with the assistance of Helen's incredible Pastor, The Reverend Norman Hull. Lunch will be served immediately after in the Parish Hall.

Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, in the Chapel of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, a final viewing for those who wish, from 10:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m., at which time the casket will be closed and transferred to the main Sanctuary for 11 a.m. Burial of the Dead and Holy Eucharist officiated by The Rev. Robbin Clark.

Following will be a procession to Sunset View Cemetery for burial, and festivities will conclude with everyone invited immediately after to Romano's Macaroni Grill, 8000 El Cerrito Plaza. In Northern California, Helen's family is being graciously assisted by the Santos Robinson Mortuary of San Leandro. Helen loved flowers, but she was also practical and frugal, and so for those who wish, donations would be gratefully received by "The Helen Julian Hawkins St. Mark's Youth Fund" in Van Nuys or "St. Mark's Church" Berkeley at the above address.

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