The Memorial Wall

Mary T. Delgado, 82, founder of Las Casuelas restaurants, passed away peacefully December 14, 2007 at her home in Palm Springs surrounded by family and loved ones. With her husband Florencio, they moved from Colton to open the original Las Casuelas in 1958. During her years at Las Casuelas, Mary hosted and enchanted celebrities, vacationers and locals alike. It would not have been a surprise to see luminaries such as President Dwight Eisenhower, Sidney Sheldon, and Ray Bradbury stop in the original Las Casuelas to enjoy her hospitality. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurship and business acumen as Business Woman of the Year and with the Athena Award. Her star on the Walk of Fame in downtown Palm Springs recognizes her contribution to the city and is located in front of Las Casuelas Terraza. She is preceded in death by husband, Florencio and daughter Armida. Her children Patricia, Florence, Joaquin and Robert carry on her legacy as restaurateurs. In 1972 Mary and Florencio introduced Las Casuelas Nuevas to restaurant row in Rancho Mirage followed by Las Casuelas Terraza in 1979, with daughter Patricia. Son Joaquin and his wife Sharon now own and operate Las Casuelas Nuevas and are partners at the Casuelas Cafe and Corktree Restaurant, both in Palm Desert. Son Robert and his wife Lisa own and operate Las Casuelas Quinta in La Quinta. Daughter Florence now owns and operates the original Las Casuelas. She leaves behind her four children; nine grandchildren, Shannon, Patrick, Darrin, Alana, Crystal, Andres, Nicolas, Raquel and Robert Jr.; and three great grandchildren, Connor, Cortney and Cassidy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: VNA Hospice of Inland Counties, 42-600 Cook Street, Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, 760-346-3982 or: Parkinson's Resource Organization, 74-090 El Paseo, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211, 760-773-5628

Passed away on November 12th, 2007 at his home in Thousand Oaks with his family at his side. Charles “Chris” Bredall was born on March 3rd, 1919 in Overland, MO. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys “Eve” Bredall, daughter Donna, sons Rick and Bill, grandchildren Janae, Kiera, Brianne, Kevin, Sarah, Mark Alan and Johnny and great-grandchildren Jordan and Justin.

Chris was a wonderful, loving, reliable father and husband. Deeply devoted to his wife, Eve, they were happily married for sixty-five years. Constantly one another’s companion, they hosted many parties in their warm and well-decorated home. They freely shared their love, humor and life stories, educating us all in the importance of friends and family.

Chris had remarkable drive, ambition and optimism. He was a self-taught pianist and builder, and a brilliant engineer.

Chris started his Engineering career during World War II at the U.S. Naval Research Lab. He spent a short time in the Navy working at the rank of Chief Perry Officer. In 1950, he earned a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and graduated with Tau Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Phi honors. Armed with his college degree, Chris pursued his passion of Electrical Engineering by working for well known companies such as RCA, Packard Bell and IBM. In 1961, Chris began his employment with the Aerospace Corporation where he continued for over 25 years.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village with a private burial service the following day.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinsons Resource Organization may be made in his name www.ParkinsonsResource.org

Ana L. Schifano Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 9, 2007, after a long battle with Parkinson disease. 

Ana was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on June 14, 1930. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joseph; sons, Isadore (Lisa) and Joseph M. (Pam) and four very special grandchildren, Anthony and Adam, Stephanie, and Alyssa. Sister Eva Urruita, Monterey NL, Mexico and brother, Fr. Luis Alonso Saldamando, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. 

Ana brought sunshine into all the lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her. 

A very special thanks go out to all the staff and caregivers from Carondelet Hospice, Frances Care Home and Assisted Living and Dependable Health Services; all had provided outstanding love and care during those difficult months. 

Footprints:

One night I had a dream - -

I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord

And across the sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,

One belonged to me, the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that many times along the path of my life,

There was only one set of footprints.

I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest

And saddest time in my life.

This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it.

“Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,

You would walk with me all the way,

But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life

There is only one set of footprints.

“I don’t understand why in times when I needed you most,

You should leave me.”

The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child,

I love you and I would never, never leave you

during your times of trial and suffering.

“When you saw only one set of footprints,

It was then that I carried you.”

… Mary Stevenson

COHN, M.D., ALAN F. Dr. Alan F. Cohn passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2007 at the age of 75 with his wife, Bonnie, at his side. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Huff McClure, M.D.; and brother, Bertram Cohn, M.D. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he graduated from Boys' High, Columbia University and the Universite de Geneve Medical School in Switzerland. Interning at Cedars Sinai Hospital, he completed a residency in internal medicine at Harbor General Hospital. At age 55, he completed a fellowship in cardiology at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, CA. Beloved and appreciated by his many patients, Dr. Cohn practiced internal medicine and cardiology in the South Bay for over 40 years and was active on the medical staff at Torrance Memorial Hospital and Little Company of Mary Hospital. A long-time resident of Hermosa Beach, CA, he loved sailing in the Caribbean and New England as well as to Catalina Island. He was well known for his dry sense of humor and wide grin, and after retirement was a familiar sight walking on The Strand. Family and friends were central to his life. His robust health and energy were seriously compromised during the last seven years of his life due to Parkinsons' disease. Dr. Cohn is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Mercer Cohn; a brother, David Cohn, of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his daughter, Deborah Cohn Hoshide, of Capt. Cook, Hawaii; and his eldest son, Aaron Cohn, M.D., of Harlingen, Texas. He took great pleasure visiting his second son, Joel Cohn, M.D., and daughter-in-law, Karen, of Okemos, Michigan; and Nicholas, Emily and Rachel, his treasured grandchildren. A private cremation and celebration of his life are planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Parkinson's Resource Organization, 74090 El Paseo, Suite, 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (www.parkinsonsresource.org) Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family a message or to share a memory. Rice Mortuary Torrance, CA 310-792-7599

Barbara’s long journey with Parkinson’s came to an end on August 12th, 2007. Many people in the PRO world came to know and love her as a supportive, thoughtful, caring ear and voice for those suffering with Parkinson’s. Her postings on the Internet can be followed as far back as 1995 and back to the BBS days before the takeoff of the Internet. Her regularly scheduled dinners and volunteer work at the Encino Hospital, in support of this disease, gave hope and a sense of normalcy for those living with Parkinson’s. Through her involvement, she could see her future and met it with dignity and humor.

Supporting people with Parkinson’s was a big part of life from her mid 40’s, but before that she was known for being the creative and talented mother to daughters, Sandra and Jamie, and loving sister to Margie. She was an amazing artist, landscape designer, avid book reader, and cat lover.

Our prayers go out to her and that she is finally at peace. Her four-year-old grandson, Ryan, hopes she enjoys heaven and gets to see G-D.

A memorial will be planned in the near future. To be contacted, please send an Email to memoryofbarbaramallut@yahoo.com.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.parkinsonsresource.org to the Barbara Mallut Memorial Fund.

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, died May 21, 2007 at age 86. Predeceased by son Gary and daughter Jill. Irving is survived by his wife Janet, son Mark, daughter-in-law Debra, and grandson, Sam. Irv and Jan shared a happy marriage for over 64 years.

Irv will be remembered by his family and many friends for his openness to new ideas, dry sense of humor, and bravery in coping with Parkinson’s disease. His lifelong passion for business and ethics helped build the Century Plastics partnership into the success it is today. Most of all, Irv will be remembered for his steadfast generosity of spirit, thoughtfulness, and consideration toward everyone he met throughout his life.

Funeral services were held Friday , May 25, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions be made to: Parkinsons Resource Organization: www.ParkinsonsResource.org

Howard Goodwin, 80, of Rancho Mirage, CA passed away on May 2, 2007 in Rancho Mirage, CA of advanced Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on July 30, 1926 to Ernest Heckel Goodwin and Francis Murphy in Boligie, AL. He married Elyse Del Francia on July 6, 2003 in Treasure Island, FL. Howard was part of the founding business men who developed the tour & travel industry to Las Vegas from the early 60’s to his retirement in 2002.He was a member of the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association Skal, the Las Vegas Country Club and most recently the Palm Springs Downtown Merchants Association. He served in the Navy from 1943-1947 as a Flagman in WWII.

Howard is survived by his wife, Elyse Del Francia-Goodwin of Rancho Mirage, CA; daughters, Nowell Burne of Whitefish, MT and Holly Goodwin of Moreno Valley, CA; and 5 grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Copy Katz Showroom in Palm Springs, CA. Inurnment will be at 1:00 p.m. on May 31, 2007 at Hollywood Cemetery, Hot Springs, AR. Arrangements are being handled by Hollywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Howard Goodwin Memorial Fund at The Parkinson’s Resource Organization:
www.ParkinsonsResource.org

Gregorio “Greg” Vasquez, 79, died April 11, 2007 of Parkinson’s Disease. Born March 12, 1928 in Ontario, CA he was a resident of Chino for 46 years. Mr. Vasquez worked for Chino Unified School District for 24 years. After retiring, he started his second career as a General Contractor in the Chino Valley area. An Army veteran, he served in occupied Germany aft er World War II. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary’s in Chino. Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife, Cora; son, Gregory and daughter, Cathy, all of Chino; two grandchildren, Jared Vasquez of Norco and Vallena Bircheff of San Francisco. He is also survived by his brothers, John, Richard, and Lalo Vasquez and his sisters, Ruth Vasquez, Eleanor Rodriguez, Trinie Sura and Nellie Andrade and their respective families.

Perhaps best known for his work in National Lampoon’s Animal House and National Lampoon’s Class Reunion, or in still Top Selling film from 1978 “Foul Play” starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase, Hollywood Producer, Peter V. Herald died from complications of Parkinson’s disease this week. Services are being held Saturday, February 24, 2007. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donation to the Parkinson’s Resource organization.

Mr. Herald is survived by his daughter Tori (Robert) Knepper, son Michael (Holly) Herald, and 3 adorable grandchildren.

Parkinson’s Resource Organization is honored that the Herald family chose us to be the recipients of the Peter V. Herald Memorial Fund.

Margaret Nelle Krueger Jerram 1920-2007 Margaret Nelle Krueger Jerram was born in Faith, South Dakota on June 13, 1920, to Otto Krueger and Emma Madge Horton Krueger and passed away on January 19, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; son, Richard; parents; brothers, Claire, David, and Jim; and sister, Anne. She is survived by her daughters: Barbara Mitche ll Fullwood (Leo), Jonelle Jerram Parker (Tim), Valerie Jerram, Susan Jerram (Michael) and Dexter Dyer; sister, Ellen Donica; grandchildren: Christine and Michael, John, Rick, and Jana, Melissa and Rich, Alexandra, Seth; great-grandchild: Sean, Trevor, Hannah and Olivia; and her many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held today, Tuesday, January 23 at 10 am at McKenzie Memorial Chapel, 3843 E. Anaheim St, Long Beach. McKenzie Mortuary (562) 961-9301