Obituaries

Janice M. Johnson, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, arts advocate, and community pillar passed away in Dana Point, California on May 20, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on April 15, 1934, in West Winfield, New York, Janice lived a life marked by conviction, generosity, and a deep love of the people and communities...

Arthur David Wahl, known to all who loved him as Art, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was 88 years old.
Art was born on September 4, 1937, in Floral Park, New York, to Art and Helen Wahl. He went on to earn his master's degree in education from Colgate University, setting the course for a career dedicated to helping...

Made in Germany - Refined in America - Lived in Laguna Beach.
Richard lived in Laguna Beach for 64 years. He first moved to Bluebird Canyon in 1962 to start a family. After relocating within Laguna several times, the family settled in North Laguna in 1970. He passed peacefully on April 4th, at 1:15PM, at the home...

Former Laguna Beach Lifeguard Chief Mike Dwinell passed away peacefully in January
at 75 while traveling back from a trip to Thailand with his wife Kim. He was a 26-year
career Laguna Beach Lifeguard, a beloved husband, father, mentor, and friend, and will
be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A paddleout and...

Jean Marie Keyes was born in St. Louis, Mo.,Jeanette Marie Malkowski on September 27, 1946 passed away January 22, 2026, after suffering a long and difficult battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Jean also known as Jeannie, Mom, Grandma, Aunty, and best friend to many, is survived by her: husband Ted Keyes, brother Joseph...

Jeanine Marie Fletcher, 73, of Laguna Beach passed away on December 27, 2025 following a period of ill health. Though those left behind will miss her, we take comfort in knowing her soul has at last found peace.

Jeanine was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley and graduated from Mark Keppel High School in...

Michael was 80 years old at the time of his passing at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula following complications from surgeries. He was a resident of both Pacific Grove and San Diego, splitting his time between the two cities he loved. Michael was an educator and administrator for more than 40 years in...

Michael Joseph Gamerl passed away at home in Laguna Beach, California on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 89, two-weeks shy of his 67th wedding anniversary, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

He leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife Ko, daughter Leona, son and daughter-in-law Michael...

David Mark Reddy left his earthly body unexpectedly on September 13, 2025, giving us a surprise ending to a life that was rich with beautiful and wild stories. He would have liked you to know that every tale you've heard about him was most likely crazier than what you were told.

David was born August 10, 1948 to...

Sally Marie Davis peacefully passed away in August 2025. She is survived by her daughters Dianna Condon-Hinds (Garrett Hinds), Lisa Straube, and Kat Davis; her grandchildren and step-grandchildren Axel Straube, Karl Straube (Sage), Jack Straube, Emily Condon (Mark Sanchez), Natalie Condon, Kristina Brauer (Katie),...

Longtime Laguna Beach resident Jana Ruzicka died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 90. Jana was born in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia in 1934. She earned a degree in Landscape Architecture from Charles University where she met her husband George in the University's climbing club. Following the Soviet-led invasion of...

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, June Marie (Chapman) Budd, 93, of Laguna Beach, Ca, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born in St. Louis, MO, June relocated to southern California in 1949 eventually settling in Laguna Beach in 1953.
June was an...