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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020 B9 Stories live on. Tell theirs. Brought to you by Legacy.com® placeanad.latimes.com/obituaries Benjamin (Ben) S. Farber October 19, 1932 December 26, 2019 Benjamin (Ben) S. Farber, grandson of Farberware founder Simon W.

Farber and son of Isadore and Myra Farber, passed away on December 26 at the age of 87. Ben was born in New York. He graduated from Cornell University. After graduation Ben served in the Army during the KoreanWar and was a member of the elite Ranger division. Following his military service, Ben went to Columbia Law School and became a federal prosecutor during the Robert Kennedy era.

He worked on many high profile cases including the prosecution of Mickey Cohen and the investigation of Jimmy Hoffa. Ben served on the McCone commission which was formed to investigate the 1965 Watts civil unrest. After his time as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Ben went into private practice and was a successful real estate investor. In addition to his loving wife of 59 years Erela, Ben is survived by his daughter Ann, son and daughter-in-law Stuart and Mia, and grandchildren Kyle and Tatiana.

Ben will forever be remembered for his integrity, knowledge of history, and sense of humor. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Schools in San Pedro located at 1 Rolling Hills Prep Way, San Pedro, CA 90732. November 5, 1925 December 29, 2019 LABELLE, Grace The good Lord welcomed Grace Ellen LaBelle to join him in heaven on December 29, 2019. Speculation within her family on earth is that Grayce, also affectionately known as Amazing Grace, Lady Gaga, Sweet Pea and GamGam, was fast tracked to the pearly gates with special dispensation to bypass Purgatory from St. Peter.

Upon arrival, our angel, also wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother was met by countless relatives and friends bearing heavy hor and a Bombay on the rocks with two olives. And while her itinerary in heaven is to-be- determined, the smart money is on a heavenly existence that includes many of the same pastimes she enjoyed on earth. Maybe a little golf, some paddle tennis, perhaps a sharp game of bridge or two, all the while listening to Dodger baseball with a cold can of Olympia beer at hand. Her prequel to the main attraction of hanging in heaven was pretty darn good as well. She was born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, the youngest daughter of two solid Irish and Nell Powers.

And while she found Minnesota to be very nice, her better sense had her moving to California to join her sisters Mary, Pat and Ruth and enjoying a new destination where the mosquitos the size of swallows and the weather rarely makes thermal underwear part of basic attire. Her early months in California were great but soon got a whole lot better when a smart, handsome fellow name Bill LaBelle asked her to dance at a Catholic Church Social Club in 1947. For seventy two years following, Grayce, her Prince Charming and soon to be husband, danced through life together living a storybook existence that included a whole bunch of world travel, great friends, a wonderful family, no shortage of fun parties and a boat load of love and laughter. Along their incredible journey, Grayce and Bill found time to raise two terrific daughters, Denise Stewart, wife of Stuart Stewart, and Debra Marvil, wife of Dallas Marvil, plus adding three grand children including Sarah Peddie, Rob Stewart and Jamie Lynne Marvil. To put an exclamation point on their family production, they also welcomed a great granddaughter, Remington Peddie to the fold, on December 26, 2017.

While Grayce is no longer with us on earth, she has left her family with many incredible memories: a commitment to family and friends, a deep understanding of how to love and be loved, and, the knowledge that she left the world a better place than when she arrived. She possessed a unique combination of class, a sweet disposition, a kindness and caring for others and a level of graciousness that set her apart. All those who have been blessed to have known her look forward to the day of being reunited and, just maybe, sharing another round of Bombay on the rocks with two olives and maybe some heavy hor God bless our mom, wife, grandmother and friend. September 14, 1926 January 2, 2020 KAUFMAN, CHARLOTTE Charlotte N. Kaufman, 93, of Palm Springs, California, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Home of Peace Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA. Charlottewas aWonderful Mother, Grand Mother, known as Gram and Great Grand Mother known as GG. Charlotte is survived by her son, Jeff, her daughter Jill her daughter in law Paula, her Grand Children and Great Grand Children. OBITUARY NOTICES Place a paid notice latimes.com/placeobituary Search obituary notice archives: legacy.com/obituaries/latimes To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 June 27 1952 Dec 29 2019. Loving husband father.

Survived by wife Reina, sons Ryan, Garrett, Logan stepson Ben. Fare thee well. MARKLEY, Robert Mark December 14, 1928 January 2, 2020 Shirley Levine Shirley A. (Greenberg) Levine died at the age of 91 in LA. Shirley is survived by sons Steve (Triny), John and granddaughter Grace.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Phil Levine and daughter Nancy. Shirley grew up in Los Angeles, attended LA High and UCLA and kept many childhood and college friends throughout her life. Shirley and Phil travelled extensively through many decades with family, friends and tours. A constant reader, she enjoyed, theatre, opera and classical music attending LACO and LA Philharmonic for decades. She was a member at Brentwood Country Club, an enthusiastic skier and golfer and enjoyed a wide group of friends in investment clubs, bridge, music and art appreciation classes and supported Jewish charities and causes.

She will be remembered for kindness, deep caring for others, especially her extended family and her flair for art, entertaining and cooking especially her marvelous Mandel bread. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to National Council of JewishWomen (NCJW.org) Services will held Sunday, January 5, 12 noon at Hillside Mortuary. 800-576-1994 (72) passed away on December 9, 2019 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife June Lee-Chin; son, Jonathan (Krystal) Lee-Chin; brother, Wellman (Lydia) Lee-Chin; sisters, Carmen (Calvin) Ho and Mercedes (Steven) Rego; and also survived by many relatives. www.kubotamortuary.com (213) 749-1449 LEE-CHIN, Edman January 26, 1933 January 2, 2020 LAMKEN, Mark Mark L.

Lamken passed away at age 87 surrounded by the family who adored and respected him. He is survived by wife Norma H. Lamken, his children Jeffrey Lamken (Lourdes) and Kathi Rubin Hicks (Charles Hicks) and beloved grandchildren Lauren and Lindsay Lamken and Mitchell and Sara Rubin. Services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 Centinela Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Pet Adoption Fund in Canoga Park, CA, City of Hope Cancer Center in Duarte, CA the Mountains Restoration Trust in Calabasas, CA or to your charity of choice. RICHARD GREENBERG July 21, 1931 December 27, 2019 Richard, known to his many friends as passed peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades on Dec 27, 2019, from natural causes at age 88. Born in Chicago in 1931, to mother Lillian and father Ben, he was the third of three sons. He served in the Navy during the Korean War; he then went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, graduating in 1960. He eventually settled in Malibu and then later in Pacific Palisades, California.

only son, John Eric, from a previous marriage passed away in Brazil in 2011. During his lifetime he had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and successfully launched several business ventures including land investment in Colorado and California. He helped develop apartment buildings in Fresno and Lemoore, California, with his partner and good friend Thomas Butler. He was instrumental in the building of the Costa De Oro condos in the Conchas Chinas area of Puerto Vallarta. He also built two beautiful beachfront villas in Puerto Vallarta.

He leaves behind his loving wife Sally with whom he had many wonderful adventures, his stepdaughter Cindi, stepson Matthew, and several grandchildren with families of their own. He also leaves behind his personal secretary of 51 years, Tina Gabriele, and Gloria his loving housekeeper of 16 years, and Juan Becerra his long-time villa manager in Puerto Vallarta. He is also survived by his brothers, Frank in NewYork and Jerry in Florida. Dick was a long-standing member of the Riviera Country Club, and loved to play golf and tennis. He was a member of The Racquet Club of Palm Springs for several years.

Everyone who came into contact with him, both socially and through business immediately liked and respected him, many becoming close friends. A fun, genial fellow, Dick possessed a great sense of humor as well as an amazing singing voice, endearing qualities that made his life bright. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all. A Memorial is being planned at his villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 January 22, 1923 December 11, 2019 SAKAI, MITSUKO HIROSE Mitsuko Hirose Sakai, 96-years-old, Los Angeles-born resident of Monterey Park passed away on December 11, 2019. She is survived by her son, Wayne Sakai; daughter, Elaine (Steve Pein) Sakai; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Yuji Hirose; niece, Darlene (Bruce) Ujihara.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 28 at Fukui Mortuary in the www.fukuimortuary.com September 17, 1927 January 1, 2020 RIKIMARU, Yukie Yukie Rikimaru, 92-year-old resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away on January 1st. Yukie is survived by son Paul Rikimaru: sisters Hisaye Masutani and Asako Mishima: and brother Sei Masutani-- plus many nieces, nephews and other relatives.Yukiewas preceded in death by husband Satoshi Arthur Rikimaru. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 13th at 11:00 A.M. at Fukui in the with Reverend Mark Nakagawa officiating. 707 E.

Temple Los Angeles, CA 90021. www.fukuimortuary.com (213)626-0441 Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Hollywood Hills 800-600-0076 www.mountsinaiparks.org ORENS, Norbert July 16, 1937 January 2, 2020 ORENS, Nobby Funeral services to be held Sunday, January 5th at 3 pm at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, 5950 Forest Lawn Los Angeles, CA 90068. August 26, 2016 September 21, 2019 MARKOFF, Betty doll, the instant I saw you I knew therewould be no other girl than you. You died peacefully at the age of 103, while holding my hand. You were a staunch advocate for children, animals and human rights.

You were respected and admired for your moral fearlessness by all who knew you. I forget you twice being arrested for leafleting for civil rights, and always standing up against injustice. Betsy doll, wherever you are, in the heavens or on a star, where I want to be with you. For 80 years held your hand, our fingers tightly enjoined. Betsy doll, I love Betty (Goldmintz) Markoff leaves a tremendously loving family including husband Morrie Markoff, age 105, children Judith Markoff Hansen (Raymond) and Steven Markoff (Jadwiga Zabawska), grandchildren Chris Markoff (Joanna), Jeannie Gorman, Ellen Chestnut, Thomas Markoff, and Emily Markoff, and great-grandchildren Aidan and Josh Chestnut, and Michael Markoff.

Also, in NYC, is her beloved brother Don Price (Wilkie Pretorius). A family memorial is planned. April 24, 1935 December 22, 2019 ST. AMAND, Barbara Barbara St. Amand, 84, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019, after suffering a stroke the previous week.

She was at home surrounded by her family loved ones throughout the week. Barbara was a 43-year resident of Camarillo, CA. She was a licensed marriage family therapist, both in private practice and as one of the original founders of New Beginnings Counseling in Camarillo, serving the Ventura County community since 1982. Denis St. Amand, beloved husband of 48 years, preceded her in death in 2011.

She is survived by her four children: Denis St. Amand, his wife Noel, Matthew McBurney his wife Christine, Ana Williams her husbandAdrian, Calderwood. She was an amazing Grandma to Quinn, Reilly, Evan, Jackson, and to her great-grandchildren Baz Bowie. We will be celebrating life on January 25, 2020 at 12 noon at her home. All who knew her are invited to come share their stories.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in her name to: Interface Children Family Services 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Unit 1 Camarillo CA 93012 (805) 485-6114 Website: interfacechildrenfamilyservices.com Born: Ancon, Panama Canal Zone May, 1935. Deceased December 18, 2019 at age 84. Son of Frederick DeVeber Sill and Ruth Melgaard Sill. After schooling in the Canal Zone, he completed his last two years of high school at The Kent School.

He obtained his bachelors in Romance Languages from Trinity College in 1957. Subsequently he studied at the American Institute for Foreign Trade. He joined the US Navy in 1958, graduating from Officer Candidate School in 1959, with the rank of Ensign. He was appointed Lieutenant Junior Grade in 1960. Fred was employed by Paramount Pictures and Cinema International Corporation to promote films in Latin America.

Over the course of his career, he resided in London, Madrid, Panama City, and most recently, Rio de Janeiro. Fred was fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. During his time in the Navy and with Paramount, he traveled widely, guiding many from Hollywood on international tours. He collected artwork and loved history, contributing many historical items to the Panama Canal Museum in Panama City and its counterpart at the University of Florida. His sister Mary Sill Peck predeceased him in 1990.

He did not marry and has no children. He leaves behind dear friends in Panama City and Rio. His surviving relatives include first cousins: John Rees of Camarillo, CA Hans Melgaard of Minneapolis, MN Susan Hauser of Princeton, NJ Marcia Boisclair of Minneapolis, MN Leon Holman Jr. and his four nephews: Theodore Peck of Cambridge, Mass. Fred Peck of Rathdrum, Idaho Arthur Peck of Eugene, Oregon Chris Peck of Pasadena, California SILL, Frederick Ponsonby Sexton To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary or call 1-800-234-4444 January 5, 1942 December 2, 2014 ALBERT ALU The love of my life.

I celebrate your birthday as a gift from God. Tamara June 2, 1955 December 15, 2018 Susan Anderson Molenda We miss you terribly. You were so alive and fun. You are gone much too soon! We will always love you! In Memoriam July 22, 1941 November 28, 2019 WARREN, Gene Francis Gene Francis Warren, Jr. B.

July 22, 1941 D. November 28, 2019 Gene, 78 passed peacefully Thanksgiving evening surrounded by family in his Hollywood Hills home. Gene, passing leaves a myriad of legacies. His unstoppable energy and fierce opinions created not only success in his professional career but also his personal and passionate endeavors. Known for his successes in the film industry alongside his life partner Leslie Huntley and their company, Fantasy II, Gene received an Academy Award in 1991 for VFX in the film Terminator Gene was also an author; a respected leader in social justice and anti-war groups; a champion in the fight to stop global warming; a noteworthy teacher for USC film school and in his later years, a karaoke super enthusiast.

Gene is survived by his two sons, Gene Warren III Christopher Lee Warren, and his daughter Amy Gilbert from his former wife, Susan Warren along with his brothers, Ron Tom, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020, location TBA. Gene will be missed, an unforgettable man who reached people of all genres around the world. To place an obituary ad please go online to: latimes.com/placeobituary Lee B. Gold, MD, PhD August 18, 1926 December 21, 2019 Lee B.

Gold, MD, PhD, passed away peacefully December 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Sherman Oaks surrounded by his loving family at the age of 93. Lee was born August 18, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Rubin and Tessie Gold. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Donna, his three sons, Jon, Richard (Susan), and Brian (Teresa), and his grandchildren, Andrew, Ali, Sara, Jason. Lee attended Cleveland Heights High School and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Science. After enlisting to serve his country in the Army during WWII he enrolled at Case Western Reserve where he went to medical school and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree.

Lee met his wife, pianist Donna Gressel, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they were married in 1952. Soon they moved to Los Angeles where Lee completed his internship and residency at Los Angeles County General Hospital, after which he began his private practice in Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis in the San Fernando Valley. He later became Chief of Staff at Woodview Hospital, now known as Psychiatric Hospital, and served on the boards of directors of the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute and Sherman Oaks Community Hospital. His love for science and education led him to his professorship at USC. Dr.

Gold was a modern day healer. He loved his work with the mind, and coupled with his understanding of human nature he was particularly adept at helping his patients return to normal life as highly functioning and contributing members of society. Lee and Donna shared many interests and adventures together. Their love of the arts which included music, theater, fine art, and tribal art, took them all over the world. Together they travelled extensively experiencing many different cultures, enhancing their collections, and were successful in catching more than several total solar eclipses.

Lee also played the piano, spoke Italian and German, and was a true Renaissance man. He loved classical music and opera. His greatest passions included photography, playing chess and collecting chess sets, collecting primitive art, discussing current events, the economy and the stock market, and all things academic. expanded interest in Biology led him to collect exotic cactus and other succulents until he ultimately became known as Dr. Cacti, and he founded The Golden Barrel as a business.

He was well known for his horticultural acumen and the many articles and lectures he gave to the local succulent clubs. Dr. Cacti won many awards in the Sunset Succulent Society, L.A. Cactus Sunset Succulent Society and CSSA shows over decades of membership. Family and friends have already been celebrating his life and there will be no formal services.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration or the charity of your choice. Charles W. Wong, AIA July 21, 1929 December 26, 2019 Charles Wong, Mid-Century Architect and accomplished real estate developer, passed away at 90 years old surrounded by his loving family. CharlesWong immigrated in the 1930s from China, would settle in Los Angeles and later graduate from Polytechnic High School in 1946 and graduated college through School of Architecture in 1951. He was married for 59 years to Susan Wong until her passing in 2010.

Charles and Susan were blessed with 5 children and as of his passing, he had 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He resided in South Pasadena for the last 50 years of his life and enjoyed playing golf at South Hills Country Club where he was a member for 25 years. He enjoyed helping Mandarin Baptist Church of LA (MBCLA), community, friends, and family. Viewing will be held at Rose Hills Alhambra on January 17th, from 4-7pm. The memorial will be held on January 18, 2020 at 1pm at the SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills in Whittier, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to USC School of Architecture, MBCLA, Chinese American Museum, or Show Hope. Irwin Rennert October 9, 1927 December 23, 2019 Irwin Rennert died peacefully in the early morning on Monday, December 23. He was at home in his bedroom with Ellen, his wife of sixty-eight years and his children Amy and Peter. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, founding partner of Gelfand, Rennert Feldman, a leading business and financial management firm, mentor, colleague, friend, and tennis partner. All our love, always and forever, Ellen, Amy and Louise, Peter, Jacob, Sarah, Noah, Morton and Carol, Melinda and Nina.

A private family burial was held and there will be a memorial service on Sunday, January 26 at the University Synagogue in Brentwood. Contributions in memory may be made to the B. Rennert MD Financial Aid at Brown University, Box 1877, Providence, RI, 02912..