Nancy Rae DeCaprio
Dec 9, 2025
Nancy Rae DeCaprio, 71, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 13, 1954, in Queens, New York, Nancy entered the world with a natural flair for fashion, design, and all things beautiful. From an early age, her creativity was undeniable. She pursued her passion at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where...
William Charles McKernan Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Bill McKernan was born on September 13, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Mary McKernan. He graduated from West Catholic High School, and was a standout fullback for the varsity football team. His athletic prowess ultimately got him a full-ride football scholarship to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Bill was part of Loyola Marymount’s notable 1950 football team...
Lillian Hernandez Ortiz
Nov 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lillian Hernandez Ortiz (November 25, 1928 – November 26, 2025)
Lillian Hernandez Ortiz, left us peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born November 25, 1928, in Corona, California to Ausencio Mendoza-Hernandez and Maria Perez-Hernandez, Lillian lived a life defined by love, resilience, faith and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her five children:...
Joan Marie Van Valey
Nov 14, 2025
Joan was born May 30, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois to Anna Louise Nelson (Van Houten-Wilkens) and Eugene Kaizmir Van Houten.
Joan married Warren Lee (Sonny) Van Valey in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 8, 1954. Joan gave birth to three daughters, Faith Renee, Sheri Rae and Bobbie Kay.
The two divorced in May 1970, both went their own way. In 2014 they...
