Deaths in the 2000s

Pete Jolly

1932–2001 (age 69)

San Gabriel Cemetery

Pete Jolly is remembered for his soulful jazz artistry and the warmth of his performances.

David Graf

1950–2001 (age 51)

Forest Rose Cemetery

John C. Elliott

1919–2001 (age 82)

San Gabriel Cemetery

John C. Elliott (1919-2001) is remembered for his steady commitment to community and family.

Richard Knerr

1925–2008 (age 83)

San Gabriel Cemetery

Chi Mui

1952–2006 (age 54)

San Gabriel Cemetery

Chi Mui (1952-2006) is remembered for his warm presence and thoughtful service to others.

Pamela Blake

1915–2009 (age 94)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Mike O'Callaghan

1929–2004 (age 75)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Mike O'Callaghan (1929-2004) is remembered for his steady resolve and dedication to shared purpose.

Sonny Bupp

1928–2007 (age 79)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Joseph Behar

1933–2003 (age 70)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Joseph Behar (1933-2003) is remembered for his calm assurance and generous spirit.

Tatiana Dokoudovska

1921–2005 (age 84)

Forest Hill Cemetery

David E. Owensby

1927–2007 (age 80)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

David E. Owensby (1927-2007) is remembered for his compassionate presence and thoughtful leadership.

Paul E. Wainscott

1924–2008 (age 84)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Zelvin Lowman

1921–2006 (age 85)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Zelvin Lowman (1921-2006) is remembered for his courageous optimism and generous heart.

Martin Azarow

1934–2003 (age 69)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Martin Azarow (1934–2003) from Brooklyn is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Marv Koral

1926–2005 (age 79)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Marv Koral (1926–2005) from Oakland Park is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Ray W. Pollard

1930–2005 (age 75)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Ray W. Pollard (1930–2005) from New York City is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Florence McClure

1919–2009 (age 90)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Florence McClure (1919–2009) from Centralia is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Carolyn O'Callaghan

1935–2004 (age 69)

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Carolyn O'Callaghan (1935–2004) from Twin Falls is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Janka Zolak

1912–2000 (age 88)

South River Belarusian Cemetery

Janka Zolak (1912–2000) from Lučnіkі is buried at South River Belarusian Cemetery.

Eddie Mayo

1910–2006 (age 96)

Fairfax Memorial Park

Eddie Mayo (1910–2006) from Holyoke is buried at Fairfax Memorial Park.

Masiej Siadnioŭ

1913–2001 (age 88)

South River Belarusian Cemetery

Masiej Siadnioŭ (1913–2001) from Mokraje is buried at South River Belarusian Cemetery.

Raymond F. Farrell

1906–2000 (age 94)

Fairfax Memorial Park

Raymond F. Farrell (1906–2000) from Pawtucket is buried at Fairfax Memorial Park.

Charles Dean Wise

1950–2003 (age 53)

Fairfax Memorial Park

Charles Dean Wise (1950–2003) is buried at Fairfax Memorial Park.

Stanley R. Hall

1933–2001 (age 68)

Fairfax Memorial Park

Stanley R. Hall (1933–2001) from Arlington County is buried at Fairfax Memorial Park.

Luther L. Bohanon

1902–2003 (age 101)

Fairlawn Cemetery

Luther L. Bohanon (1902–2003) from Fort Smith is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery.

Gladys Irene Piatt

1899–2009 (age 110)

Westbrookville Cemetery

Gladys Irene Piatt (1899–2009) from Westbrookville is buried at Westbrookville Cemetery.

Michael Angel Trinidad

1968–2001 (age 33)

Fishkill Rural Cemetery

Michael Angel Trinidad (1968–2001) from Brooklyn is buried at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

John William Keck

1929–2001 (age 72)

Fishkill Rural Cemetery

John William Keck (1929–2001) from Greenwich Village is buried at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Herschel Green

1920–2006 (age 86)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Herschel Green (1920–2006) of Mayfield is remembered through his resting place at Green Hills Memorial Park.

Stella Garcia

1942–2006 (age 64)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Stella Garcia (1942–2006) of Los Angeles rests at Green Hills Memorial Park and is remembered by family and friends wh...

Katherine Loker

1915–2008 (age 93)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Katherine Loker (1915–2008) of San Pedro was a noted philanthropist whose generosity is celebrated beyond her burial a...

Malcolm C. Todd

1913–2000 (age 87)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Malcolm C. Todd (1913–2000) of Carlyle is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, leaving behind the legacy of a life liv...

Ellen Craft Dammond

1916–2007 (age 91)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Ellen Craft Dammond (1916–2007) of Indianapolis is interred at Green Hills Memorial Park.

Wen-yuan Qian

1936–2003 (age 67)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Wen-yuan Qian (1936–2003) of Shanghai rests at Green Hills Memorial Park after a life that spanned continents.

Jack Newfield

1938–2004 (age 66)

Beth David Cemetery

Jack Newfield (1938–2004) of New York City was an influential journalist whose work lives on beyond his burial at Beth...

Raphael de Rothschild

1976–2000 (age 24)

Beth David Cemetery

Raphael de Rothschild (1976–2000) of Tel Aviv is laid to rest at Beth David Cemetery.

Virginia Mayo

1920–2005 (age 85)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Virginia Mayo (1920–2005) of St. Louis was a Hollywood actress celebrated for her roles in classic films and is buried...

Abdullah Yaqta

1914–2003 (age 89)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Abdullah Yaqta (1914–2003) of Kabul is interred at Valley Oaks Memorial Park.

Mako

1933–2006 (age 73)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Mako (1933–2006) of Kobe was an acclaimed actor whose work in stage and film is honored at his resting place in Valley...

Artie Shaw

1910–2004 (age 94)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Artie Shaw (1910–2004) of New York City was a legendary clarinetist and bandleader remembered at Valley Oaks Memorial ...

William H. Avery

1911–2009 (age 98)

Highland Cemetery

William H. Avery (1911–2009) of Wakefield was the governor of Kansas whose life concluded at Highland Cemetery.

Merton Davies

1917–2001 (age 84)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Merton Davies (1917–2001) of Saint Paul was a pioneering geodesist whose contributions to satellite mapping continue t...

Graham Jarvis

1930–2003 (age 73)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Graham Jarvis (1930–2003) of Toronto was a character actor whose diverse roles are commemorated at Valley Oaks Memoria...

Hoyt Curtin

1922–2000 (age 78)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Hoyt Curtin, born in 1922 in Downey, composed the memorable scores for countless Hanna-Barbera cartoons until his death ...

Bob Florence

1932–2008 (age 76)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Bob Florence, born 1932 in Los Angeles, was a Grammy-winning jazz pianist and arranger who led his own big band before p...

Edward L. Masry

1932–2005 (age 73)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Edward L. Masry, born 1932 in Paterson, was the lawyer who championed Erin Brockovich's fight against corporate pollutio...

Joel Hirschhorn

1937–2005 (age 68)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Joel Hirschhorn, born 1937 in The Bronx, won Academy Awards for his film songwriting contributions and remained active i...

Stu Nahan

1926–2007 (age 81)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Stu Nahan, born 1926 in Los Angeles, became a familiar television sportscaster covering boxing and other events until he...

Viguen

1929–2003 (age 74)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Viguen, born 1929 in Hamadan, was celebrated as Iran's 'Sultan of Pop' during a career that lasted until his death in 20...

Bill Stulla

1911–2008 (age 97)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Bill Stulla, born 1911, entertained Southern California children for decades as 'Captain' on a popular television show b...