Category Archives: Obituaries

OBIT: Roy Robbins, Former Swarthmore Store Owner and Chamber of Commerce President, Succumbs

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Roy Robbins, a former business leader in Pacific Palisades, passed away at his boyhood home in Long Beach sometime on November 25. He was 70. Born on June 3, 1950, Roy attended David Starr Jordan High School in Long Beach … Continue reading →

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Bob Vickrey’s Brother Ray, a Minister and 1950s Sports Standout, Passes Away 

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Circling the News columnist Bob Vickrey’s brother Ray died on September 17.) By BOB VICKREY CTN Contributor I lost my brother last Thursday. That also meant I’ve lost my best friend and lifelong hero. Ray Vickrey died in … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Duke Ostendorf, Palisades-Malibu YMCA Board Member

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

With great sadness, the family announces Duke Ostendorf’s passing on September 14. He was 72. Duke was born and raised in Toluca Lake and North Hollywood. He is the grandson of the ubiquitous character actor, Henry O’Neill. He graduated from … Continue reading →

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Readers Relate Stories and Express Views

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

ARNOLD SPIELBERG’S OBIT BRINGS MEMORIES: Long-time Palisadian Mary Cole (who has retired to Palm Desert), wrote Circling the News on Monday after reading an obituary about Arnold Spielberg, a longtime Palisadian: “When young Steven Spielberg was about 12, his father … Continue reading →

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Obit: Arnold Spielberg, 103, World War II Vet, Computer Pioneer, Father of the Director

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Arnold Meyer Spielberg,103, of Pacific Palisades died here of natural causes on August 25, 2020. Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 6, 1917, to Samuel and Rebecca Spielberg. It was Arnold’s early love of science and academia that … Continue reading →

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Marcia L. Haskin, 77, Dies; Career Educator Was Interim Principal at PaliHi Three Times

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Marcia Haskin, who served as the interim principal at Palisades Charter High School for three school years between 2007 and 2011, died of a stroke at home on August 15. She was 77 and still working as an educator. Although … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Soccer Player Shane Thomas Dies August 15 After Practicing in Extreme Heat

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Shane Thomas, 17, who scored 19 goals as a junior for the Palisades High soccer team, and who was to be a captain this coming season, died suddenly on Saturday, August 15. A memorial was soon organized near the entrance … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Peter Lee, 80, City Engineer, Devoted Lutheran, Longtime Resident of Pacific Palisades

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Per Gudleik Lie was born on September 24, 1939 in the small fishing village of Fiksdal, Norway. His mother was born Ingeborg Fiksdal and his dad Anders Lie. His parents grew up across from each other in the region of Tomrefjord in … Continue reading →

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OBIT: Julie Colton Myers, 60, Wife, Mother

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

February 12, 1960 – March 30, 2020  Julie Colton Myers, 60, of Pacific Palisades, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 30, in a car accident. Born in Los Angeles to Nate and Adrienne, Julie graduated from Beverly Hills High School in … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Michael Henry Benton, Resident, Son, Brother

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

December 10, 1979 – February 25, 2020   On February 25, 2020, we lost our cherished and beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle, Michael Henry Benton, who was 40 years old. As is known by our close community and many … Continue reading →

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