Category Archives: Obituaries

Emil Alle, a long-time Palisadian, died on December 12, he was 99. He was preceded in death by his wife and devoted partner  of 77 years, Sunny, who died four months prior to Emil. Emil’s love and support of family … Continue reading →

Joshua Preven wrote, “I am heartbroken to share that my brother Eric Preven died suddenly on Saturday [November 8] from a suspected heart attack. He was a big, beautiful bear of a man full of passion and warmth, and I … Continue reading →

In Jimmy Dunne’s November 30 Substack “Jimmy Dunne Says,” he honored Father Greg Goethals and wrote: This past week, California lost one of its true treasures—Father Greg. For 19 years, Father Greg has been the leader and heart of Loyola … Continue reading →

Born on Dec. 22, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois, George Jay Bloom III, passed away on November 11, 2025, of a heart attack. He was born on December 22, 1956, in Chicago to George Sr. and Suzanne Bloom. His father was … Continue reading →

Born on October 18, 1926, in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Kurt Amboss passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on October 19 in Palm Desert. He had lost his family home on Haverford in the Palisades Fire. Kurt was a … Continue reading →

Conrad R. Solum Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the age of 90. He and his wife, Alli, made their home in Pacific Palisades for more than 60 years, where they were deeply rooted … Continue reading →

Dr. Frederick Michael Silvers, a Brentwood resident of more than 30 years, passed away in his home on October 19, 2025. He was 84. Dr. Silvers, considered a savant in medicine and the arts, was also a passionate father and … Continue reading →

Three community stalwarts passed away this past summer. CTN wishes there was an obit for each, because they were truly exceptional individuals. The trio not only made Pacific Palisades their home but also helped guide and shape the community. With … Continue reading →

Eric Dugdale, born April 24, 1951, passed away August 27, after a three-month bout with pneumonia. He was 74. He was the son of Charlotte H. Dugdale-Self and Eric Dugdale, Sr. a builder from England who came from Canada to … Continue reading →