Obituaries

Magdaleno B Cortés took his last courageous breath on March 27, 2024, signing off on his own terms and in his words, “living a good life and with few regrets." Magdaleno was born to the late Magdaleno Cortés Baez, Sr., and Rafaela Cortés (Barajas) on November 22, 1941, in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico. Magdaleno’s formative years were spent in his beloved Tepa and resulted in flourishing his enterprising spirit. He gathered a group of...

Gerald Katz died April 26, 2024 of cancer; he was a husband, brother, uncle, step-dad. He was a solar expert, alternative energy advocate, hard worker and inventor. The youngest of 4 children of Louis and Cecile Katz he was born and grew up in Riverside, CA. Gerald attended Jefferson elementary, Ramona High and California State University San Bernardino. He was always interested in fixing things, be it cars or machines, and was always interested in all types of alternative energies and...

Rizalina Rodriguez Gice, age 76, passed away in her home in Rialto California and called to our Lord on April 11, 2024. She was born in Cebu City, Philippines on May 14, 2024. To all that knew her, she was a unique and caring soul who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She married Johnny Joseph Gice in 1969 and raised four loving children, John, Lance, Melissa and Melinda. Her parents were Florencio Rodriguez and Emiliana Salazar-Rodriguez. She had two brothers and two...

MARIA DE JESUS MORALES, 83, passed away in Riverside, California on April 12, 2024. She was born in Mexico on April 30, 1940 to Ignacio Morales and Lucia Garcia. She was a homemaker and lived in the Corona area for over 42 years. Visitation will be on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 4-8 pm in Grimes-Akes Family's "Grace Chapel" Corona, California. Mas of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10 am in St Edward Catholic Church, Corona, California. Graveside...

Barbara Bishop, 89, passed away on April 11, 2024 in Hemet, California. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Arkansas to Robert and Gladys (White) Osbourne. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved having family together, especially the laughter and joy they all brought her. She would say “Just laugh it up, go ahead, get it all over ya!” She had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed sewing, baking goodies, yard sale hopping, and fishing. She had a...

Balbina "Stella" Montes Macias  was born in Ahome, Mexico on March 31, 1929, to Luis Montes and Isabel Montes. She married Pedro M. Macias on December 26, 1926 in Mexico. Stella spent her childhood on a ranch in Mexico, where she resided until she married. In 1962, she and her husband moved to Corona, California with their three young children. After her husband's passing Stella raised her children in Corona and resided in the city for the rest of her life. She...

Gordon Wayne DeBoer passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 82. The son of Gossen and Jennie DeBoer, he was born on September 14, 1941 in Hull, Iowa. The eldest of five children, Gordon took seriously the expectations associated with being the oldest son. He worked tirelessly to build a life of great personal satisfaction and professional achievement. Gordon’s early life in Iowa was formative. Raised on a farm, he inherited a strong work ethic from his parents. He was known...

James Craig Campau was  born June 10, 1949 in Hawthorne, California to James and Catherine Campau and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Riverside, California at the age of 74 years. James was a proud veteran of the Vietnam war, serving our country in the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge he worked as an industrial painter and coatings inspector for 45 years. James married Lourdes Marie Colon June 7, 1969, a love that spanned 43 years. James...

Craig Edward Stein, CEO and owner of Craig Stein Beverage died April 2, 2024, from an accidental drowning at his home in La Quinta, CA. Craig started his business in May 1990 with eleven employees in Vancouver, WA. He acquired numerous companies and grew his company significantly. In 2023 he merged his company with the Odom Corporation forming one of the largest beer, wine, and beverage distributors in the United States. His business grew to over 2,200 employees in 5 states. His...

Marvin Charles “Bobo” Baker was born August 1, 1949 to Stewart and Susie Mae Baker in Los Angeles, California. He was one of eight siblings. He was preceded in death by his father Stewart Baker, his mother Susie Mae Baker, his brothers James Baker, Tom Baker and Kelvin Baker, his sister Velma Baker, and his life long partner of 48 years Constance McKinney. His living siblings Mildred Carter, Paulette Baker, and Dwight Baker. Marvin attended 11th Street Elementary School, Markham...