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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019 B9 John Jacob Gogian June 4, 1929 July 3, 2019 Philanthropist and businessman, John Jacob Gogian of Rolling Hills Estates, passed away on July 3rd surrounded by his family. He was born to John and Rosalia (Raddatz) Gogian on June 4, 1929 in Los Angeles. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, and was drafted into the Army in 1947. Upon his return from duty, he attended USC and graduated with a degree in business.

In 1942, his brother, David, an outstanding student and athlete, was bit by a mosquito on a hunting trip at the age of 11 and developed encephalitis, leaving him developmentally disabled until he passed away in 1959. John along with his mother provided daily care for David, and John was his constant companion. Thus was born philanthropic desire to help others in need. In 1976, he married Billee Mazzello, the love of his life who kept him on his toes. At the time John had part ownership in a travel agency and he and his wife traveled the world, including a vacation on the Orient Express.

In 1981, John began a scholarship program for youth in the Compton School District. The following year, he founded the John Gogian Family Foundation. To date, the Foundation has awarded over 221 scholarships totaling $1.6 million to high school seniors in Compton, and at Verbum Dei High School, Lennox Math and Science Academy, and Port of Los Angeles High School. In addition, the Foundation, which actively supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County, serving developmentally disabled children and adults, vulnerable seniors, and abused youth, has awarded over $21 million dollars since inception. John worked at Pacific Cold Storage in Vernon as a young man and became the owner when his father passed away in 1970.

He sold the business in 1994. At that time, he started Gogian Properties to oversee his many real estate holdings around the country. He and his wife had a home in Appleton, his Mom was enjoyed annual trips there to see extended family and enjoy the beauty and quiet. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Rosalia, brother David, and his beloved dog Bobo.

He is survived by his wife, Billee, daughter Elsye Maree (Rick) Raljevich, grandson Ralph Dimeglio, granddaughter Martika Russo, and many extended family members and friends. John had a big heart and always wanted to help someone in need. He will be missed by his family and friends, staff, Board of Directors, and all who knew and loved him. Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in name to either Homeboy Industries or St.

Catholic Church in San Pedro. Share a memory To sign a guest book please go to latimes.com/guestbooks It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Cotter Beck, 71, of Holmby Hills at her home on Thursday from CNS Lymphoma surrounded by her loving husband, family, friends. Joanie Cotter was raised on the Main Line of Philadelphia, spending summers at the shore in Ocean City. She went on to attend Hollins University (Phi Beta Kappa) where she spent a year in the Hollins Abroad Program with the Shlumberger family in Paris. She then earned her Masters at Columbia and became a Drama Teacher extrordiaire at Riverdale Country Day School, where she taught an amazing roster of students including Secretary of the Treasury Stephen Mnuchin, Film Director Michael Traeger, and Broadway David Yazbek.

Joanie was especially known for her incredible Musical Theatre Productions at Riverdale. Joan then became a Casting Director at BCI Casting, and even produced a film (available on Amazon Prime Video) called the Last Horror She met her husband, Kerry Beck, at the same time she started working with a small production company in NYC, Zink Communications. Having no prior sales experience, Joan grew to be known in the industry as the and was hugely successful. She led Zink into the Corporate Meetings business, producing Meetings for IBM, Smithkline Beechum, Mercedes (Launching the Class Mercedes) among others all over the world. She retired in 1995, after building a home in Bridgehampton, NY.

She and her husband decided tomove to California, having such fond memories from her film production days, where resided at the Wilshire Terrace on Wilshire Blvd for the last years. She is survived by her Husband, Kerry Beck (together 35 years), in Law, Byron Judy Cotter of Wayne, Pa; Nephews Byron III and Will, Best Friend of 67 years, Redman Maxfield, and a multitude of loving extended family, friends, and ex-students. Services will be held in Philadelphia at Funeral Home where she will be buried at the Arlington Cemetary next to her parents, Byron Dorothy Cotter. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Sinai Hospital. May 27, 1948 July 11, 2019 BECK, Joan Cotter Joan Tsioutsias Anast of Yorba Linda, CA passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved husband and family.

pm, July 14. Funeral- 11am, July 15 at St Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles. Additional to legacy.com. Donationsmay bemade to Saint Sophia Cathedral Foundation or Philoptochos. November 12, 1934 July 9, 2019 ANAST, Joan Tsioutsias OBITUARY NOTICES Place a paid notice latimes.com/placeobituary Search obituary notice archives: legacy.com/obituaries/latimes Lindsay Bendoni 47 was born on December 16 1971 and died after a long illness on June 6 2019 at Providence Holy Cross Sub Acute Center in Mission Hills, CA.

She is the daughter of and survived by Murphy and Ed Romano and Cynthia and Gary Paster. She graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and was teaching at The Wise School in Los Angeles at the time of her death. Lindsay is also survived by her daughter Kasey Bendoni and her brother Jonny Romano, her brother- in- law Greg Bendoni and his wife Wendy and their daughters Samantha and Morgan. There will be many people who will miss cousins Joe and Carrie Neustein and Shari and Ben Shanker and Andy and Susie her two aunts Abby Karp and Joan Romano, as well as her step sisters Amy Palliser and Kristen Cloke Morgan and many dear friends. Those who wish to remember Lindsay in a special way may make a gift in name to either: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Attn: Ben Chandler, Foundation.

(to benefit the nurses and staff) 15031 Rinaldi Street Mission Hills, CA. 91346 or make it on line a a i phcf-donation-page-copy or to: StephenWise Temple Attn: Jessica Leibovitz 15500 Stephen Wise Dr. Los Angeles, CA. 90077 (to support pre learning) December 16, 1971 June 6, 2019 BENDONI, Lindsay Mr. Gregory A.

Beliveau of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, June 1 in Albuquerque. Mr. Beliveau was a veteran having served in the US Navy from 1963 until 1967. He moved to California in 1970 and went on to graduate from LA Trade Technical College in 1974 and then fromCal State LA in 1975. After college, he was the manager of Tedco Printing in LA until 2002, after which he moved to Albuquerque and purchased a Dunkin Donuts franchise.

He retired and moved back to Torrance in 2015, then returned back to Albuquerque in 2018. He was predeceased by his brother Edward Beliveau. He is survivedbyhis twonephews: wife Georgia of East Walpole, MA, and Derek his wife Tracy of Albuquerque, NM, and three grandnephews Jack, Gregory Niko of East Walpole, MA, and his former sister-in-law Suzanne Boyle of Cheshire, MA. He also leaves behind his beloved cats, Gray Cat Black Cat. There will be no funeral services.

Memorial donations can be made to the Cat House on the Kings in Fresno County, CA. www.cathouseonthekings.com September 19, 1944 June 1, 2019 BELIVEAU, Gregory A. To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 MarilynDaronwas born in Pasadena, California to Phyllis and Norman Martin and has lived in Palos Verdes since 1956. She worked as RN for 20 years at Medical Center and was married to Charles Daron for 26 years who predeceased her in 2015. A devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her mother, Phyllis Martin of PVE, her sister, Janet Cusick, daughters Jennifer and Michelle, 6 grandchildren, and her canine companion, Charlotte.

She will be remembered for her infinite kindness, generous spirit, and warm hugs. February 19, 1946 July 2, 2019 DARON, Marilyn Pat Crawford Brown, born June 29, 1929, passed peacefully on July 2, 2019, after a long illness. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Calvin, a distinguished Korean War Veteran. Pat is survived by two sisters, Anne and Mary; her daughter, Charlotte; her grandsons, Timothy, Nicholas and Daniel; and her great- grandchildren, Naomi, Chloe, Calvin, Adam, Eric and Marius. Pat loved the theater, and in her youth spent time directing troop entertainment overseas.

She then settled in Southern California and taught High School English for 20 years at Carson High School. After her teaching retirement, she returned to her first love and enjoyed a long and successful acting career in film, television and theater. Memorial Services are to be held on Saturday, July 20th at 1:30 Thomas Miller Mortuary, 1118 E. 6th Corona, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Association or The Fund.

June 29, 1929 July 2, 2019 BROWN, Pat Crawford Stories live on. Tell theirs. placeanad.latimes.com/obituaries In partnership with Charles Michael Ferry, 58, of Altadena, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019 after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. He was born on January 3, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Maude and Richard Ferry. Michael attended San Marino High School, graduated from Loyola Marymount University and earned his degree in Education from the University of Southern California.

He had a long and distinguished teaching career with LA Unified School District and, upon his retirement, spent many years in the service of others, particularly enjoying his countless volunteer hours at the Altadena Station. Michael was a witty, generous and kind soul. He loved to connect with people everywhere he went, and left smiles along the way. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his close family including parents, Maude and Richard Ferry, his five siblings, Rick Ferry, Peggie Orem, David Ferry, Dianne King and Annie Longley, their spouses, and his twelve nieces and nephews with whom he enjoyed a very special relationship. Michael will be laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, Washington.

Funeral services will be privately held for the family. A special note of thanks to the staff of Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, John Wayne Cancer Institute and his many loving care partners. Remembrances made be made in honor to: Cancer Support Community Pasadena, 76 E. Del Mar Suite 215, Pasadena, CA 91105 or Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852. January 3, 1961 July 4, 2019 FERRY, Charles Michael Ernest Ellis passed away peacefully on in Stanton, CA, with his wife of 65 years, Nadine, at his side.

Born in Phoenix, Neil spent most of his youth in Mesa, Arizona. A 2-sport, first team athlete in high school, Neil remained active and enjoyed playing golf in his later years. A charter member of the Neil honorably served his country during WWII as a Mate, achieving the rank of Seaman 1st Class in the US Navy. His service on the SS Anderson (destroyer) was one of his proudest lifetime achievements. During this time, he married his first wife Elizabeth.

In 1945, after the war, Neil returned home to Arizona, welcomed a son (Dennis) in 1949 and pursued his education in Mathematics and Engineering. The young family moved to California in 1950, and over the next few years, Neil completed his education at night while working in the engineering field. After his first marriage ended, Neil met the love of his life, Nadine. They married in 1954 and Neil became a stepfather to Michael, who they tragically lost in Vietnam in 1967. They had another son (Larry) in 1957, and together built a life which was destined to last.

Neil enjoyed a long, successful career, the highlight of which was his 26 years with Rockwell International, from which he retired in 1985. Neil could then pursue his love of painting. As an accomplished local artist, Neil created many works of favorite nature scenes and animals. His family and friends continue to enjoy these as part of his legacy. Finally, Neil was also a man of great faith, and was a devout and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Nadine, sons Dennis and Larry (and families), and the rest of his family who will miss him, as will the many friends he made during his long life. Neil will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cypress (4471 Lincoln Cypress, CA 90630). Visitation will be from 5-9pm on Tuesday, July 16th, in the Tranquility Room. service will follow on Wednesday, July 17th at 11am in the Hope Chapel, followed by military honors at graveside. A reception will follow in the Cypress Room.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor at http://www.diabetes.org/. To leave a message for the family, please sign the guest book at tributes.com/NeilEllis June 20, 1926 July 8, 2019 ELLIS, Ernest Neil To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 (89), passed away on June 27, 2019 in Los Angeles. She is survived by her sons, Glenn, Randy (Pam) and Gerry Hamashita; grandchildren, Brent, Corey, Bryce (Makayla) Hamashita, and Evan Hamashita; great- granddaughter, Misa Hamashita; siblings, Evelyn Yamamoto, Ken (Lily) and Bob (Lynda) Sugino; also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In accordance to her last wishes, a private family funeral service was held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Family requests no koden or floral arrangements.

www.kubotamortuary.com (213) 749-1449 HAMASHITA, Arlene Takako Joan M. Haefliger, longtime resident of San Marino, CA, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2019. Joan, second daughter of Dr. Verne M. and Emelyn E.

Mantle, was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from Dorsey High School (1948). She subsequently attended and graduated from Occidental College (1952) with a B.A. in Education. She met her husband of 68 years, William W. Haefliger, at a Caltech-Occidental social mixer and they married in 1950.

Joan taught elementary education in the LA Unified School District for over 17 years. The couple moved to San Marino in 1961 where they raised a family and where she was active in community affairs and playing tennis. She was passionate about education, serving time as a docent at the Huntington Library, tutoring local children and spending time with her grandchildren. Joan and Bill enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, but always had particular affection for their family station wagon road trips throughout the US in the Bill predeceased her in March of 2018. She is survived by her two sisters, Joy and Jackie, and brother, John; her three children Bill (Lauralynn), Bob and Tom (Linda); five grandchildren Brian, Lauren, Paul, Sean and Marie; and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Grace.

Additionally, Joan will be missed by her many dear friends within her church, social organizations and retirement communities. August 22, 1930 July 1, 2019 HAEFLIGER, Joan At age 93 years, Leonard Gilman passed away at home after a long struggle with lung cancer and disease. A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, he was born in Chicago andmoved to Los Angeles in the 1950s topursuehis career inaprivatepractice. Leonard was an active member in two psychoanalytic institutes, New Center of Psychoanalysis (formerly LAPSI), where he was past President and a respected teacher and training analyst, and at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. In addition, he served on the clinical faculty at U.C.L.A.

NPI, Department of Psychiatry. Leonard loved his life to the fullest with a strong determination to do exceptionallywell in everything he did. Hewas noted for his sharp intelligence, and strong youthful vitality. He never lost his quest for knowledge and kept learning up to the day he died. He was an active member of The Plato Society of Los Angeles, for over 10 years, and also attended classes at UCLA OSHER Program.

Following his keen interest in world affairs, he was an avid reader of history and biographies. Despite being legally blind during the past few years, he was determined, with the assistance of specialized visual aids, to read everything he could, until the very last day of his life. Leonard was a talented musician, playing both classical and jazz music on the clarinet and saxophone. In addition, he excelled in sports, playing tennis until he was age 90, and skiing until age 86. He loved adventure travel, and when offered a suggestion of a trip to an exotic destination, he always said, His invincible spirit and will to live life fully, he said, in response to his diagnosis, never thought I would get old and thought I would live In addition to his incredible intelligence, he had a quiet sensitivity that few people knew about.

He was a very kind and loving husband and devoted father. Leonard is survived by Diane Silverman, his wife of 27 years, and his daughter Rosemary Gilman-Saunders, and two grandchildren, Ben and Erika Saunders. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Southern Poverty Law Center or the ACLU, or the charily of your choice, would be welcomed. November 22, 1925 July 4, 2019 GILMAN, Leonard H. Of Laguna Beach, formerly of Pasadena and Greater Los Angeles.

See mccormickandson.com for obituary. January 3, 1931 June 6, 2019 FRAZIER, Dwight Halverson let the story go untold. placeanad.latimes.com/obituaries Share your loved story. In partnership with Dolores Soto December 9, 1929 July 4, 2019 Entrepreneuring Matriarch of Famed La Quebradita Market in Boyle Heights Passes Away On July 4, 2019, our community lost a pioneering female entrepreneur, Latino rights leader, and magnificent American success story when Dolores J. Soto passed away at age 89.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but raised in Los Angeles, Dolores would marry Manuel Soto and they, along with her brother, Joe Sanchez, and his wife, Dolores, opened La Quebradita Market in Boyle Heights, specializing in servicing the Latino community. The store flourished, becoming a community staple but also providing support to the elementary, junior and high schools through fundraising events throughout its 34-year history, and offering jobs to many activists who Dolores and Cal helped succeed. Latino leaders such as former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa got their first job working at La Quebradita. While Dolores became the backbone of La Quebradita by knowing the books inside out, ensuring its success through her savvy decision- making and financial management, she always put family first. Dolores would instill her business acumen, drive, and leadership qualities into her children over time, firmly establishing herself as a successful businesswoman in a predominantly male industry.

As a result, her children have gone on to manage multiple retail locations at U.S. airports, including LAX where their sales rank in the top 5 of all stores. With a stellar reputation in the community, they are one of the first to be awarded for their female- and Latino-owned businesses, garnering the City of Los Angeles Minority Economic Development and Corporate Partner Awards. Dolores, Cal and Joe opened two more stores in Pico Rivera and Lincoln Heights, all in primarily Latino, working-class neighborhoods in Los Angeles. While these stores would thrive, profits were never a priority for Dolores, Cal or their families, but paying back what they felt they owed the community always was.

Dolores, Cal, and her brother worked closely with the United Farm Workers campaign of Cesar Chavez to achieve a fair wage and treatment for all farmworkers. Dolores regularly donated her time by organizing activities for farmworkers, both in Delano, California and here in Los Angeles, frequently assisting them with their food, lodging, and transportation costs. Dolores also sponsored a hospital for farmworkers in Salinas, CA, and she hosted Cesar Chavez at her home many times. In 1977, Dolores Cal and her late brother, Joe Sanchez, co-founded the Mexican American Grocers Association (MAGA), a trade organization formed to enlighten the grocery industry about the 1 trillion-dollar Latino consumers in the United States and Mexico, where she served on the Board of Directors until 2015. She also served as co- chairperson of the MAGA Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded over 8 million in college scholarships to financially disadvantaged Latino students.

Her impact on the community further extended to the Montebello, Boyle Heights, and East L.A. community, where Dolores served as Vice President of Community Affairs for Eastern Group Publications, a local bilingual newspaper covering news in the area, from 1979 to 2018. From 1983-1984, Dolores was honored to work with Peter Ueberroth and the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee for the 23rd Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, serving as a direct liaison for social event coordination in the community. The games produced a profit of $300 million, the first profit for the Olympics in 88 years. Like her fellow family members, Dolores knew that America is a great country because it affords freedom to all, allowing everyone an equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream, and success should not be defined or limited by gender or race.

The irony of passing on Independence Day is not lost on many, and the Los Angeles community honors the memory of this fearless and talented woman who reminds us of what it looks like when the American Dream comes to fruition. Los Angeles is proud to call Dolores Soto one of our own. Dolores is survived by her husband, of 69 years, Cal Soto; her sons, Manuel and Steve Soto; her daughters, Debbie Seanez and Patricia Lee; her daughter-in-law, Angela Soto; her son-in-law, Tony Seanez; her andAlex Sanchez; and her 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Serviceswill be held on Friday, July 19, at 7:00 pm at Cabot and Sons, 27 Chestnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, and Mass on Saturday, July 20, at 9:30 am at Saints Felicitas and Perpetua Church, 1190 Palomar Road, San Marino, CA 91108..