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LATIMES.COM AA5 PhilipE.PolkofLagunaBeach,California, PhilipwasborntoEvaMayandWinthropByrl onnavalbasesinGuamandinCaliforniaand Hawaii.PhilipandhisfamilylivedinPearl PhilipgraduatedfromSanDiegoState Davisweremarried.Hethenenteredthe UniversityofSouthernCaliforniaSchoolofLaw.Philipgraduatedandpassed thebarin1963.HeremainedamemberoftheCaliforniaStateBaruntilhis death.HewasapastmemberoftheCaliforniaTrialLawyersAssociation, theAmericanSocietyofHospitalAttorneysandRotaryInternational.Philip becameacityin1989aftermanyattemptstoincorporate.Philipservedas DanaPointChamberofCommerceVicePresidentin1966andPresidentin 1967.HebecameattorneyfortheSouthCoastCommunityHospitalinLaguna BeachwhenCliffordTinsmonretiredandheldthispositionuntil1980. PhilipleaveshiswifeKathleenN.Davis,M.D.,hissonsPhilipAndrew Privatefamilyserviceswereheld. PhilipEdwardPolk Shareamemory Tosignaguestbook pleasegoto latimes.com/guestbooks DOVERSOLA, Gordon Alacazar December 1, 1934 April 19, 2011 Shihan passed away after a long battle over complications from a stroke and Diabetes. He is survived by daughters Czarina and Tahini. He was the founder and creator of the Okinawa-te Karate Organization.

He was a giant in the Martial Arts world, and a pioneer in bringing the art to America. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was one of the first to open a Dojo in Los Angeles, his Art considered the forerunner of modern Karate. He was a technical advisor for movies and television and acted as well. Trainer of Jim Kelly, Joe Lewis, and many Martial Artists.

Bodyguard and trainer for Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Ann Francis and many celebrities. Funeral services on Wednesday at Turner Stevens Mortuary, 200 East Duarte Monrovia, CA 91016. WinshipandRandy(Elaine) MarissaandBrentonWinship, andPhilipandJackieDotemoto; brotherofDr.AliceTokuyama isalsosurvivedbynieces, nephewsandotherrelatives. Gravesidememorialservice atGreenHillsMemorialParkin RanchoPalosVerdes. www.fukuimortuary.com (213)626-0441 MountSinaiMemorialParks andMortuaries-Hollywood Hills800-600-0076 CHAPMAN, Roselynne Sheridan June 16, 1943 April 20, 011 Quietly passed with family by her side.

She was predeceased by son Charles in 1999 and survived by her husband and best friend Charles, daughters Tammi, Cherise, Cathryn and Christy; was Nana to 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was lovingly cared for by Charles, Cathryn and Jesus. Memorial services TBA. Grief is the rice ou a for love. CANRIGHT, Olive M.

April 20, 1913 April 18, 2011 Olive M. Canright died peacefully on April 18, 2011, two days shy of her 98th birthday. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1254 19th St. in Santa Monica. Contributions may be made in her name to the Church, or to Loma Linda Universit Lovinggrandfatherandfriend.

a.m.Wednesday,April27,2011 at HillsideMemorialPark (800)576-1994. Toplaceanobituaryad pleasegoonlineto: latimes.com/placeobituary GREENHILLSMEMORIALPARK 1plotinStarlightTerrace FORESTLAWNHOLLYWOODHILLS 2plotsinTributesection. (303)772-6975pp HERNANDEZ, Ernesto Born in El Monte, CA to the late Desiderio Maria Hernandez. Early years were filled with school, baseball community activism. Married his high-school sweetheart, Angelina Maria Zamora in 1949 was blessed with 3 beautiful children Ernest, Anna Maria (Valenzuela) Gwendolyn Therese (Rodela).

In 1947 joined became a lifetime member of the Carpenters Union, Local 630. In retirement was active at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A member of the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Guadalupanos Society.

Awarded the Benemerenti Medal. Survived by his wife, 4 brothers, 1 sister, all of his children, his 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A Vigil will be held Tuesday, April 26th at 7 PM with a reception to follow at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1501 S. Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 10 AM St.

Thomas A uinas Catholic Church. at ArmstrongFamilyMortuary. edsisterofMitchSigman. "Youwillalwaysbethewind beneathourwings." Donationsmaybemadeto theAlzheimer'sAssociation. Chapel, MountSinaiMemorial ParksandMortuaries-Holly- woodHills800-600-0076.

Dec.16,1943-April19,2011 Along-timeresidentofPasa- andpassedawayonTuesday, afteralongstrugglewith breastcancer. KarengraduatedfromPasa- shewasamemberofKappa AlphaThetaSorority.Shewas adentalhygienistfor25years andaninstructorindental hygieneatPCCfor18years. Shewasapastmemberofthe JuniorLeagueofPasadenaand heavilyinvolvedinherchil- dren'sactivities. Sheissurvivedbyherhus- daughtersAllisonStuart(Mi- Hickey(Robert)ofSanDiego; sonJamesH.ofSanFrancisco; hermotherGeraldineChandler DougChandler(Janet)ofAna- ConorHickeyandCarolineStu- art. Amemorialservicewillbe requestsdonationstotheUSC NorrisComprehensiveCancer Ste.8302,LosAngeles,CA 90033.

Honoralife gotolatimes.com/placeobituary Raymond M. Martin Sr. 4-26-1911 4-5-2003 Our Big Moose HAPPY 100th! Love Forever, Your Moose Clan InMemoriam onApril20th.Heissurvived KarieandJunieMorikawa; MayemuraandAiko(Eizo) relativeshereandinJapan.He willbemissedbyall. Funeralserviceswillbeheld HompaHongwanjiBuddhist Angeles.Publicvisitationwillbe 6p.m.-8p.m.,atFukuiMortuary Angeles. www.fukuimortuary.com (213)626-0441 LESON II, Joseph Louis October 1, 1951 April 19, 2011 59, of Long Beach, most loving brother, uncle, nephew and cousin is survived by his sister Diane Philips (Donald), aunt Kathryn Bertussi, nieces Debra Hoffmann (Greg), Christen Cohee (Shawn), great-nephews Christopher Hoffmann and Dakota Philips, great-niece Erin Hoffmann, cousins Michael Wootten (Misty), Kyle and Kendall Wootten.

In all our lives, there will never be another to give us such boundless unconditional love. Precious Joe, our wise teacher, you are missed beyond measure. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City at on Wed. April 27. HORNER, Donald June 20, 1923 April 21, 2011 Donald Horner was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Village, living there until he joined the Army during WWII.

He served honorably in the Corps of Engineers, helping to prepare maps for the invasion of Normandy in June, 1944. After the war, he attended St. University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He worked for the US Steel Corporation for many years, moving to the west coast in the early In 1968, he married for the second time. He returned to college at CSUN where he earned a degree in English.

He also obtained his teaching credential, fulfilling a lifetime dream. He was a successful English and drama teacher for the LAUSD, teaching at Pacoima Junior High and Kennedy High School. After several years, he was forced to retire due to poor health. He is survived by his loving wife, M.J., and he is fondly remembered by friends, neighbors, in-laws, and numerous nephews and nieces. Bravo, for a life well lived.

Services will be held at Oakmont Memorial Park on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a small donation in memory of Donald to one of the following places: Bayside High School: 3224 Corporal Kennedy Bayside, NY 11361-1061); or St. University: (8000 Utopia Parkwa ueens, NY 11439 LosAngeles 1-800-286-6789 CherishedhusbandofBe- atricewhopredeceasedhim. LovingfatherofSteven(Lynn) ofAlRoller.Beloved greatgrandfatherofJazob, andcherishyouforever. Serviceswillbeheldat10 MountSinaiMemorialParks andMortuaries-Hollywood Hills(800)600-0076.

ROBIN, Louis Charles October 29, 1957 April 20, 2011 Louis Charles Robin passed away April 20, 2011. Louis was born October 29, 1957 and was raised in Santa Monica, Ca. He attended Santa Monica public schools serving as president of his sophomore and senior classes. Family life that included his parents, three siblings grandparents, and extended family were the inspiration for his love of family life. He was an active athlete and scholar during his high school years, and was known for his gentle manner and wry sense of humor.

He became interested in finance and economics as a teen and pursued these interests while attending Claremont College and UCLA. Louis had a distinguished 20-year career in the financial services industry and served as a Vice President of Investments at Shearson Lehman Brothers, EF Hutton, and Dean Witter Reynolds before forming his independent firm, Daat Financial Services in Westlake Village A student of the financial markets and a dedicated researcher, Louis developed a keen insight into the factors and influences of market movements. He prided himself in his commitment to integrity and service in all his business dealings. Married to Lisa Trachtenberg in 1989 they settled in Agoura Hills, Though commited to business life, his family and spiritually community were of primary importance and source of great joy. Louis along with Lisa and their four children, enjoyed a life filled with music, art, and religious study.

Shabbat dinners always included family and friends, and their home was a gathering place for the young people of the community. Along with giving daily priority to his faith he was committed to involvement in charitable endeavors, and acted as an advisor to his many friends and family. He was a leader in the Chabad of the Conejo Congregation, and a Board member of the Conejo Jewish Day School. He is survived by beloved wife Lisa, children Joshua, 20; Hannah, 18; Rebecca, 13; and Rachel, 12; mother, Brett Bertha Robin, father Alan Martin Robin siblings and their spouses Kenneth Robin Renee Robin and Scott McCreary, Michelle Robin and George Pepper and nieces Melissa and Danielle Robin, and nephews Aaron and Miles McCreary. He also is survived by his in-laws, Harry and Marilyn Trachtenberg, brother and sisters-in-law Michelle, Larry and Bonnie.

He was laid to rest at Mount Sinai Simi Valley on April 21st. To honor his final wishes, donations in his name can be made to The Conejo Jewish Day School conejojewishdayschool.com and The Friendship Circle friendshipcircleca.org www.friendshipcircleca.org/> a non denominational program for children with special needs. Shiva calls starting Tuesday can be made at the family home. A Memorial Service for Louis will be held May 22,2011 at 10:30 at Chabad of the Conejo. HillsideMortuary800-576-1994 HermanwasborninLos ticeddentistryfor17years beforechangingcareersto becomeasuccessfulreales- tatebusinessmanandphilan- thropistlaterinlifewith donationstoseveral charitableorganizationsthat weredeartohim.

Hermanissurvivedbyhis daughterJeanetteandson twogreatgrandchildren.He willbegreatlymissedbyall whoknewandlovedhim. (40)passedawayonApril dithKeiko(Ed)Nakanishi; survivedbymanyotherrel- atives. Amemorialservicewillbe NewlandSt.Westminster. (213)749-1449www. kubotanikkeimortuary.com Toplaceanobituaryad pleasegoonlineto: latimes.com/placeobituary WILKINS, Harold Edward July 24, 1923 April 23, 2011 Harold E.

Wilkins, MD practiced cardiology in Downey for 34 years. He was assistant professor of medicine at USC and past president of Rancho Los Amigos attending staff. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine; graduated from Randolph Macon College, and the Medical College of Virginia. He retired as a major after serving three years in the Air Force. Governor Reagan appointed him to Board of Medicine, where he served as President.

He was then elected President of the U.S. Federation of State Boards of Medical Examiners. He leaves his wife of 62 years Eileen, 4 children: Belinda (Tepper), Geoffrey, Martha, Derek; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier at 1 PM Wednesda A ril 27th. TURK, Elaine Levy March 31, 1930 April 23, 2011 Beloved wife (61-years) of Art Turk; mother of Susan Turk, Mitch Turk and Stacey (Ben) Rutstein; Grandmother of Leah (Scott) Goldberg.

Allison Moss, Jessica Turk and Jillian Rutstein. Services Wednesday. April 27 at 12:00 noon, Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills. (82)passedawayonApril alsosurvivedbymanynieces, nephewsandotherrelatives. Afuneralservicewillbeheld Thefamilyrequeststhatflow- ersbeomitted.

(213)749-1449www. kubotanikkeimortuary.com TAGAWA, Jack Kusuo May 16, 1917 February 23, 2011 Jack Tagawa, Los Angeles based engineer has died. He was 93. Jack served as Staff Sargent 2nd Battalion Headquarters of the 442nd For Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Jack was born May 16, 1917 in Castroville, California.

His parents were Niichiro Tagawa and Eki Motosaki of Fukuoka-ken. He was married to Haru Nancy Nomura of Los Angeles who predeceased him by 22 years. He is survived by sister Violet Tagawa, son Rick Tagawa, daughter Michiko Tagawa of Los Angeles, granddaughter Dawn Morgan Tagawa and great grandson Spencer Henley of Asheboro, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Los Angeles on Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. Jack will be interred at the Arlington National Cemetery Washington D.C.

at a time to coincide with the and MIS Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony. Marvinand16grandchildren. ServicesatRoseHillsWhittier, Fri.April29,3p.m.,SkyRos Chapel. BelovedhusbandofLaura. Predeceasedbyhisfirstwife, Lilian.CherishedfatherofStev (HarrietRolnick)andJames.

AdoringgrandfatherofBen- Trachtenberg.Willbegreatl andRosa.AbraveHolocaus survivorofTheresienstadt, chau. Serviceswillbeheldat1 2 MountSinaiMemorialPark andMortuaries-Hollywood Hills(800)600-0076. canbemadetoSimon ityofyourchoice. Dec.27,1959-April23,2011 enteredeternalrestonApril Lorettaissurvivedbyher lovingparentsHenryand GavinaSafianofMontebello; Whittier. Visitationwillbeheldon Chapel.

Funeralservicewillbeheld 0 W.LincolnAve.,Montebello,C A 90640.Intermentwillfollowa RoseHillsMemorialParkin Whittier. maybemadetoHolyCros ApostolicCathedralinher memory. Funeralunderthedirectionof RisherMontebelloMortuary 323-728-1261 www.rishermortuary.com OBITUARIES family since it opened in 1958, the restaurant is probably the best preserved example of work, Newlove said. would do things that other architects would not think of doing, which is the hallmark of a fine Newlove said. Other Davis designs include prototypes for local and Big Boy restaurants, blueprints that were exported across the country.

brought modern architecture to the daily life of the average said Alan Hess, who wrote the 2004 book Re- a great deal of interest and affection for their Hess said. work of Armet and Davis is as significant to Southern California as Richard Neutra or Rudolph Other examples include what became a diner at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue with a roof line that folded downward; and the Wich Stand on Slauson Avenue near Inglewood with a tilting blue roof and needle-like spire. invent Goo- gie style, but they defined it and refined said Chris Nichols, a former chairman of the Los Angeles Conservancy modern committee. you are trying to cover the 1950s in shorthand, you will always include their swoop They are like science Although Davis had a major role in popularizing what became known as Coffee Shop Modern, he was pragmatic about the lasting value of the more than 4,000 coffee shops his firm designed. see why try to preserve any of he told The Times in 1986.

would have liked to have made them more aesthetic, but we were just designing them to sell Born in 1917 in Washington state, Davis was working summers at a fishing cannery when he decided tode- sign a better facility while attending USC as an architecture student. His concept was later built, TheTimes reported in 1964. In the 1940s, he designed installations for the military and did similar work as a civilian for the Navy. A1942 graduate of USC, Davis expected to pursue industrial architecture with Armet but instead rode the crest of the postwar building boom, designing structures that included churches, banks, bowling alleys, country clubs and nurseries. Armet died in his late 60s in 1981.

end of the country was open to Davis said in Widowed in the 1970s after being married for more than 30 years, Davis married his second wife, Luana, in 1976. The couple split their time between homes in Gig Harbor, and Woodland Hills. In his early 80s, Davis retired but continued to run marathons until a couple of years ago. was very spritely and always Nichols said. always had a grin and a little In addition to his wife, Luana, Davis is survived by a daughter, Karen of Oregon; three sons, Dan, Mark and Wyatt, all of the Los Angeles area; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

valerie.nelson@latimes.com Lawrence K. Ho Los Angeles Times NEON PANTHEON which opened in 1958 in Westchester, may be the best preserved of designs. ELDON DAVIS, 1917-2011 Designer made famous Davis, from oe Perry, a Hall of Fame fullback with the San Francisco 49ers who became the first player to rush for 1,000 yards inback-to-back seasons, has died. He was 84. Perry, nicknamed because of his speed, died Monday in Tempe, complications from dementia, said his wife, Donna.

She said Perry had been suffering from dementia for about 10 years and that it was related to his football career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Famein 1969 after a 16-season career, 14 with the 49ers and two with the Baltimore Colts. The 49ers were part of the All-America Football Conference in his first two seasons, joining the National Football League in 1950. He was the first black player, joining the team in 1948 yearafter the Brooklyn Jackie Robinson broke color barrier. was Perry told Football Digest in 2003.

was harder for me it was for because in football, so much physical contact. I had to be on guard at all times for Athree-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All- Pro, Perry is San all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Eight timeshe led the 49ers in rushing, including seven consecutive seasons from 1949 to1955. Perry finished with 9,723 yards rushing on 1,929 carries, with 71touchdowns. He also had receiving on 260 catches, with 12 touchdowns.

He broke the NFL record for most career yards rushing, a total later topped by Jim Brown. He was a member of the Dollar featuring four future Hall of Hugh McElhenny, John Henry Johnson and Y.A. Tittle. A 6-foot, 200- pound fullback, Perry became the first player with consecutive seasons in 1953 and Fletcher Joe Perry was born Jan. 22, 1927, in Stephens, andgrew up in Southern California.

He graduated from Jordan High School in Los Angeles and played at Compton Col- lege. Perry enlisted in the Navy near the end of World War II and saw action in the Pacific, his wife said. While stationed in Alameda, he was discovered by 49ers tackle John Woudenberg playing running back for a team at the Naval Air Station. He was traded to Baltimore before the 1961season and played two years there, returning to San Francisco for his final season in 1963. In addition to his wife, Perry is survived by son Jon, who lives in Compton; daughters Joanne Frazier of Sacramento, Denise Simmons of Texas and Karen Perry of San Leandro; stepdaughter Gabrielle Vasseur of Mesa, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

news.obits@latimes.com JOE PERRY, 1927 2011 Hall of Fame fullback for 49ers THE Perry, known for his speed, was the first player to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. times staff and wire reports CMYK.