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AA6 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015 os Angeles (Times LATIMES.COM OBITUARY NOTICES Place a paid Notice: latirnes.cornplaceobituary Search obituary notice archives: legacy.comobituarieslatimes If BREITMAN, Alan H. November 21, 1956- December 25, 2014 Alan Breitman, 58 of Pasadena. died peacefully at his home on December 25th. He is survived by his wife Dea, brother Matthew, his wife Cindy and their children Ean, Stuart and Austin, and brother-in-law Dr.Peter Greenberg, his wife, Linda and their children Scott and Maya. Always a great attitude despite his long bout with a chronic illness.

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Quinnipiac University. Started his own auto broker business which flourished. He will be dearly missed. CORDON, Frank J. 1925- 2014 Frank passed away peacefully at his home In Tarzana, California.

A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, Frank is survived by his beloved wife of more than 61 years, Lillian, his son Peter, his daughter Cecilia Borchardt (Kirk) and his grandchildren Ryan and Riley. Raised in Hollywood, Frank attended Loyola High School and served in the Navy during the later stages of WWII. Upon his return from service, he attended and graduated from the University of Southern California. After graduation from USC, he started his own insurance agency. His knowledge of the Industry eventually lead to the founding of Heritage insurance Group where he served as President and CEO from 1957 until 1984 when the company was sold to Quaker State Oil Corp.

A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5001 White Oak Avenue, at Ventura Blvd, in Encino, at 2:00 p.m., Sat, January 17, 2015 Donations can be made to The Salvation Army, by phone: 1 800 Sal Army or by mail: The Salvation Army. P.O. Box 93002, Long Beach, CA 90809. Gates, Kingsley, Gates, Mort, Culver City (310837 7121) Drs. FELDMAN, Harold "Hal" October 28, 1 921 January 1 2015 93, a retired Los Angeles architect and veteran of World War II, died with his loving family by his side.

He is survived by Harriett, his wife of almost 65 years; daughters, Carol and her husband David Lehrman, Arlene Feldman and Suzanne Feldman; granddogs, Oliver and Lucy, and many friends and family. His loving, gentle soul will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the City of Hope. HILLSIDE KIRKMAN, Jan T. May 8, 1930 -December 24, 2014 Jan was born to Kiyoshi and Tsune Hirayama Ura in Kurtistown, Hawaii.

She graduated from Hilo High School and Hilo Commercial College, worked briefly in Hilo, and signed a contract that sent her to Japan where she was assigned as the stenographer to the Chief of Identification in the Army Graves Registration Headquarters in Kokura, Japan, some 50 miles from where Yoshigoro was born, arriving in mid-1951. She soon met Cpl. Don Kirkman who worked in the adjoining office, and they were married June 15, 1952. They returned to California in January, 1953, where Don continued his education while Jan worked for Blue Shield in San Francisco. Don completed his studies and after a short stay in Berkeley Jan and Don went to Japan where they did church work until 1968.

On their return to California Don enrolled in graduate studies at USC and Jan began a career with the California Human Resources Department, retiring as a supervisor in eligibility determination. Jan's oldest brother Paul Ura was killed in combat in Korea two weeks after Jan and Don's wedding. Jan leaves brother Ted, his wife Ellen, and their two children, brother Jack, his wife Emi, and their two children, and sister Gail Matsumoto and her two children, all of Hawaii. Jan leaves son Steven and his wife Lori of Cypress, California, and son James and his wife Tonya, and their three children, of Toledo, Oregon. She also leaves sister in law Jeanne Rose and her family and brother in law Richard Kirkman, his wife Kathleen, and theirfamily in Northern California.

Services and burial will be at 2:00 PM Monday, January 5, in the Church of Our Fathers in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4477 Lincoln Avenue, in Cypress, California. Her family suggests donations to favorite charities to honor Jan's commitment to supporting the less fortunate. .7 HANSEN, Carroll L. August 7, 1933 -December 30, 2014 Carroll was the kind of man who touched so many lives more than he will ever know. People loved and admired him for his work ethic, his can-do attitude, and his support and inspiration of those wanting to emulate hissuccesses.

After graduating from UCLA, Carroll worked for Shell Oil Co. He went on to own service stations, and was a motivational speaker for other station owners and dealers. With his wonderful speaking voice, he was a natural in TV and radio ads for the oil companies. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, his children, Dirk (and Jennie), Tim (and Jamie), and Laurie; his eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and various extended family members. A memorial will take place on Saturday, January 10, at Orchard Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648, at 1 1 AM.

Reception to follow. All are welcome. HORINO, Kiyoshi "Koke" Kiyostii "Koke" Horino (95) longtime resident of Gardena, CA, passed away on November 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Bonnie Horino. He is survived by his brother, Tadashi Horino, son, Wayne (April) Horino, daughters, Donna (Rick) Kim and Sheral (Michael) Demore, 4 grandchildren and their spouses, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 11:30 am, at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA INKS, Sister Mildred, RSHM A Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary for 59 years, Sister Mildred Inks (aka Sandra Geraldine) died on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Regina Residence in Orange. A native Californian, she was born in Los Angeles on September 2, 1934, and graduated from Corvallis High School in Studio City in 1952. She entered the RSHM congregation in Tarrytown, NY, in 1953 and later came to California where she received a BA from Marymount College and an MA from Seattle University. Sister Mildred spent 32 years as teacher or Principal at various schools: St.

Alphonsus, Los Angeles; Marymount Junior School, Palos Verdes; St. Martin's, San Jose; Queen of Apostles, San Jose, St. Joseph of Cupertino, Cupertino; St. Patrick's, North Hollywood. Later she was Director of Religious Education at St.

Elizabeth's Parish in Van Nuys. Sister Mildred was also Archdiocesan Coordinator of ESL Education for Immigrant Religious Women, and served at South Central LAMP as an ESL teacher. Sister Mildred "Millie" lived with a deep sense of integrity. As a life-long learner with a passion for teaching, she worked hard to develop creative ways for her students to learn and to love learning. She cared deeply for all things living and acted in ways that protected our planet.

She will be greatly missed by her RSHM Sisters, her dearly loved sister Janice and Janice's children, Sandra, Susie, Tony, Dorothy and Charles, and her students and many friends. Memorial Mass will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., Sacred Heart of Mary Convent Chapel, 441 North Garfield Avenue, Montebello, CA. Please sign online guest book at www.callanancares.com Callanan Scovern Mortuary 818-242-0258 To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.complaceobituary 1 KATTUS, Mary Clare August 11, 1921 December 17, 2014 Mary Clare Kattus Loving mother of 7, grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 4, loving wifewidow of Albert A Kattus MD, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2014 at the age of 93 in North County San Diego, where she resided since retiring. Mary lived a long successful colorful life, not only as a wife, mother, grandmother great grandmother, but as a nurse, teacher, giver crusader of causes dear to her heart.

Mary Clare Fallon was the 2nd born to Thomas Grace Fallon of Jackson Heights New York. Her younger sister Grace 3 brothers, Tom Joe Jerry predeceased her. Mary graduated from Queens College, New York with a degree in English. She worked hard as a nurse during World War II, taking care of our wounded soldiers fighting in the Pacific Theater. She married the love of her life, Dr Albert 'Hal' Kattus who she met at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, during her tenure as a nurse, where he was completing his medical internship residency.

After moving to California, Mary went on to practice nursing at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) in west Los Angeles where her husband, Dr. Albert A Kattus, held the position of Chief of the Division of Cardiology at the UCLA School of Medicine. Mary also taught nursing at LA Trade Tech, contributing greatly to their nursing program during her long career. She was a gifted poet, documenting her fulfilling life through the creative writing of beautiful poems. Her 7 children, their families her husband provided her with an abundance of 'material'for her years of inspired poetry writing.

There was never a dull moment in Mary's household laughter music were the order of the day for all occasions it was always 'open house' to herchildren She was planner gracious host of many UCLA Medical School social functions held at her home loved entertaining the many visiting physicians from around the world her husband would invite into their house. Mary enjoyed traveling the world with Dr 'Hal' Kattus loved volunteering her time giving to her favorite charities. When Mary's dear husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Mary became a devoted advocate for the fight against Alzheimer's, dedicating iter time to raising awareness, traveling to Washington Sacramento to lobby Congress Calif, legislature for funding to support Alzheimer's research. Mary received many awards over the years for her dedicated work for the Alzheimer's Association, housing for the elderly nursing. Later in life Mary became a 'Casa'for 'Voices for Children' (court appointed special advocate for kids) to pursue her strong desire to help disadvantaged kids of al I ages.

She was also a hospice volunteer. Mary will be missed by not only her many loving family members, but also by her numerous friends, colleagues care givers. Mary is survived by her 7 children: Frank (wife Sharon), Mary Jo, Gretchen (husband Bill), Sarah, Jane, Patty, Tom; her 15 grandchildren: Candy, Rachel (husband Josh), Megan, Eric (wife Hillary), Nicole, Matti (husband Randy), Patrick, Irene (husband Clark), Jessica (husband Jeff), Grant, Max, Nicholas, Mia, Mark, Venessa; her 4 great grandchildren: Tallulah, Cash, Soraya Jude, along with many nieces nephews. A celebration of Mary's life is being planned for a later date. Please feel free to make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, American Heart Association or Seasons Hospice.

FINDLATER, Patricia July 20, 1947 -December 9, 2014 Patricia "Patty" Anne Findlater passed December 9, 2014 in Brentwood, Los Angeles surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1947 to John and Helen Findlater. She graduated from Palisades High School in 1965 and went on to attend the University of Southern California. Following her graduation, she began her modeling career at the Nina Blanchard Agency before becoming a real estate agent. While at the Jon Douglas firm, she met her husband John Mortensen whom she married in 1986.

Her love for animals, her family and friends made up what was not only a beautiful heart but an extraordinary soul. Her many life-long friendships were an important part of her life aside from the immense love she showed her nieces. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her brother John (Victoria) Findlater, sister Sally (Robert) Griffith and her four nieces Kristen (Brendan) Horgan, Sarah and Whitney Griffith, Linden Findlater as well as her great niece Charlotte Horgan. There will be a celebration of Patty's life at the Westwood Mortuary on January 5, 2014 at In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a charitable donation be sent to the German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles www.sheprescue.org.

FUJII, Sumiyo "Sue" Sumiyo "Sue" Fujii, 97, passed away peacefully on December 28, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her family: sons, Robert M. (Kay) Fujii of HI and Melvin T. Fujii; grandson, Tom Fujii of Orange sister, Shigeko (Jiro) Watanabe; sister-in-law, Marilyn Korenaga of Oregon; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, January 2, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the with Rev.

Yoshihisa Tsuyuki of Konko Church of Los Angeles officiating. www.fukuimortuary.com (213)626-0441 FUJIMOTO, Toshihiro Toshihiro Fujimoto, age 83, passed away on December 27, 2014. He is the beloved brother of Michiko, Lillian (David Hampton), Evelyn, Martha (Russell Hirai), Donald (Lynn) and Edward (Carol Cruz). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives both local and in Japan. Predeceased in death by parents, Yasuo and Nami, and brothers, Bill, Paul and Frank.

Tosh was a longtime Pasadena resident and a Korean War veteran. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2014 at at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA. To place an obituary ad please go online to: ktimes.compkceobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.complaceobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 Cos Angeles (Times To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 Cos Anrjcles (Times Place an Obituary Online to latimes.complaceobituary To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 Cos Anodes (Times Place an Obituary Online go to latimes.complaceobituary CHAMBERS, Dianne Ellen March 7, 1938 -December 27, 2014 Dianne Ellen Chambers passed away Dec. 27, 2014 at Providence Holy Cross Hospital.

Born Dianne Ellen Johnson 30738 in West Hollywood to Vance and Ruth Johnson, she grew up in West Hollywood and Encino, attending Van Nuys Jr. and Sr. High. She worked in real estate in the San Fernando Valley for thirty years. She enjoyed antique collecting, miniature dollhouses, traveling to such places as Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Canada with family, but most of all spending time with family at the beach in Oxnard, building sandcastles and beachcombing.

She is survived by her sons Mitch and Dale Allen Chambers and grandson Ryan, sister Joyce Brower, brother Travis Johnson, niece Lisa Pick, nephews Dan Monroe, Gabe Johnson, and Nate Johnson, great niece Charmaine Wigham, and great nephews Dean Pick, Joshua Monroe and Patrick Monroe. Memorial service at Canoga Park Presbyterian Church(parking in back), 22103 VanOwen Saturday, Jan. 10th, at 12 noon. CHUNG, Won Hoon December 11, 1920 August 3, 2014 Won Hoon Chung passed away at the Rehab Center on La Brea at the age of 93. In June, he collapsed and was hospitalized at Good Samaritan Hospital due to pneumonia.

He was born in Chul-san, Pyung-buk North Korea in Dec. 11, 1920 to Suh-Hyun Chung and Jung-Sook Lee. He married Ae-Kyung Yoo in 1940 which lasted for 59 years till her death in 1999. He graduated Shin-eui-ju Commercial High School in N. Korea, majored economics at Seoul National University in Seoul, Korea, and graduated Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts for his masters in economics in 1958.

His I ife as a banker started in 1 941 at Manchuria Central Bank in Manchuria during the Japanese colonization. After moving down to South Korea, he worked at the Bank of Korea from 1950 to1967, and worked as VP. at Korea Exchange Bank from 1966 to 1972. Appointed by late President Park Jung Hee, he came to Los Angeles in 1971. In 1973, he organized and opened California Korea Bank at 1133 Wilshire Los Angeles, and worked as President Chief Executive Officer till 1979.

He, then, established Hanmi Bank in 1980 and orked there until Afterwards he opened Saehan Bank, 505 S. Western Los Angeles and worked there from1988 to 1996. Lastly, he worked at Asiana Bank, Sunnyvale, Ca. from 1997 to 2001. He worked till he was 81.

After retiring, he wrote and published a book called "Back To The Mirror" reflecting his life as a banker. Besides being a banker, he was an artist and a writer. He started painting in his 40's. He attended Otis Art College and UCLA taking art classes. He was a member of So.

California Art Association since 1974, and a member and one of founder directors of California Calligraphy Association. He wrote columns in the Korea Times and the Korea Daily newspapers. He loved Los Angeles and its surroundings. He painted beautiful nature at the backyard of Beverlywood home, beaches on Pacific Coast Hwy, his dog Lia, his grandchildren, and later in his life his great grandchildren: Nathaniel, Dashiell, Dylan, Samantha, Tiffany. Once or twice a month he visited McDonald on Western Ave.

in Koreatown where he enjoyed sketching portraits of all different Angelinos; African Americans, people from Mexico and Central America, Korean immigrants and others. When he visited N. Korea in 2008 sponsored by HyunDae as a tourist and was caught drawing portrait of Kim II Sung on a piece of paper he carried in his pocket by a N.Korean guard. The guard brought in his supervisor who warned Mr. Chung not to draw their greatest man on a such cheap piece of paper.

In 2002, his sister Won-Ja (the only one who came down to South Korea during Korean War among his siblings) visited N. Korea for two days as tourist and found out that all her brothers died living in mining areas. She died in Feb. this year. Mr.

Chung is survived bythree of hisfourchildren: BuChoon, BuOk, and BuYoung (his first son, Bruce BuYoon Chung, passed away in Korea a month later Mr. Chung's death), seven grandchildren (Edwin, Andy, Irene, Peter, Norah, Erika, Harris) and five great grandchildren. His loving smile and sweet gentle voice will be deeply missed by his family. (323)965-1951 To place an obituary ad please go online to: ktimes.compkceobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 Cos Anaclcs (Times BRISKIN, Jacqueline Jacqueline Orgell Briskin died on Christmas Eve from complications due to a heart attack she suffered the day before Thanksgiving. She had recently celebrated her 87th birthday.

Jackie led an extraordinary life. She was born in London, England, the granddaughter of the chief rabbi of Dublin, Ireland. Her family moved to Beverly Hills in 1937 to escape Hitler and orthodoxy. She said it was like moving to heaven. The sun shined, there were no nannies and she and her brothers, David, Eric, and Richard were free to wander on their own.

With the help of his wife Marjorie, their father, Spencer Orgell, opened his eponymous shop on Wilshire Boulevard, where he sold antique silver. As a teen, Jackie's best friend was Susie Gump (of Gumps in San Francisco). In 1948, after a three month courtship, she married the love of her life and best friend, Bert Briskin. Much of Bert's family was in the movie business. Jackie and Bert had three children: Ralph, Liz, and Richard.

Jackie and Bert were married for 56 years, until Bert's death in 2004. Significantly, in 1964 Jackie attended a writing class at UCLA taught by Robert Kirsch, the book critic for the LA Times. The class was entitled "The To her surprise, this was a class about writing the novel, not reading the novel. And so her career began. Jackie was the author of 1 4 New York Times bestselling titles, including her first novel, CALIFORNIA GENERATION.

For the next 40 years, writing was her passion and her joy. Eventually her books sold over 23,000,000 copies and were published around the world, in over 20 languages. Los Angeles was a frequent character in her novels, including PALOVERDE, in which it was depicted as "the original cow town." Jackie and Bert loved travel and adventure and were loyally devoted to their extended family. They were also benefactors in their community of Los Angeles, giving generously to UCLA and the LA Philharmonic, among many others. Towards the end, Jackie told anyone who asked, she had lived a charmed life and felt very lucky, and was exceptionally grateful for it all.

Jackie, you are already missed. We love you. To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 Cos Angeles (Times Edward George Neale, Jr. July 2, 1926 December 17, 2014 Edward George Neale, 88, of Encino, California, passed away peacefully December 17th, 201 4 surrounded by his children at home. His wife, Nancy Putman Neale, pre-deceased him in 2005.

He is survived by his sister Patricia Stiles; his six children, Michael Neale, Kate Neale, Betsy Winthrop, Julie Goossen, Melissa Messer, and Vicky Neale; four sons-in-law; thirteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Born in Hollywood and a third-generation Californian, Ted grew up in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Reseda, where his parents raised champion English Pointers, which Ted participated in showing. He graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1943 where he was editor of the school paper, graduated from California Institute of Technology in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (WWII compelled the only Cal Tech class to graduate in just 3 years), and pursued special studies at the Art Center School, USC, and UCLA. Ted joined the Naval Reserve while still at Cal Tech, and was commissioned as a Naval Ensign during WWII. He was a Lieutenant, U.S.

Naval Reserve, Retired. A member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 50 years, he was a past district Commodore, 11th C.G. District, and Chief of the Department of Public Affairs. Through the Auxiliary, he enjoyed assisting recreational boaters by patrolling, search and rescue, teaching boating safety, and performing safety examinations of their boats.

A certified Coxswain and a certified Qualification Examiner, he was a mentor to many. For a time after 911, members of the U.S. C.G. Auxiliary aided Homeland Security and Ted enjoyed his service as an aerial spotter. At the end of WWII, Ted joined his father in the newly formed Neale Advertising Associates agency, which he kept open until his death.

He served as Past Governor and Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern California Council, American Association of Advertising Agencies and was Past Governor and Secretary-Treasurer of Western States Advertising Agencies Association. Ted was also a leader in his community, serving as First Reader, President and Chairman of the 38th Church of Christ, Scientist, in Encino. He was also an active member of the Rotary Club, Jonathan Club, Cal Yacht Club, and many others. As his beloved wife, Nancy, liked to say, "he was a joiner." Ted, a man with a congenial personality, wry wit and curious mind, enjoyed life, friends, and family with enthusiasm. A charismatic public speaker, he could turn strangers into friends in moments.

His family and friends miss him now and always. Ted and Nancy's ashes will be scattered at sea with the assistance of the U.S. C.G. Auxiliary in the spring. Aneal McDowell Reitz October 5, 1924 December 9, 2014 Aneal was 90 when she left to join the Lord.

She was born in California Hospital to Neely and Ann Thompson McDowell. Aneal was a devoted wife of 68 years to Phillip Reitz Jr, who preceded her in death in 2003, a loving Mother to Phill III, Neal (Kelly), Louann (Vaughn), dedicated Grandmother to Brittany (Brian), Spencer, Andrew, Morgan and dearest Great Grandmother to Max and Gigi. Aneal grew up in Los Angeles, attending Alexandria Elementary, Virgil Jr High, John Marshall High School, and USC, where she graduated cum laude in the school of Social Work. Aneal resided in Van Nuys for the last 44 years, though being a Naval dentist's wife, she had seen much of the U.S. as well as living in Japan.

Aneal's life was about giving. She belonged to many charitable groups and was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. PEO, a philanthropic group, was also a constant in her life. Aneal was a Daughter of the American Revolution, too. Aneal had a loving spirit and a wonderful sense of humor.

She loved to dance and music was a lifelong passion, nurtured by her concert pianist Mother, Ann. Aneal was an accomplished clarinetist and cellist in her younger years. Aneal loved the ocean, daffodils, the color blue, Frank Sinatra, the L.A. Dodgers, the USC Trojan football team, her family and God. Her lovely smile, twinkling eyes, and oh so familiar sweet laugh will be missed more than words can express..