Robert Chan Wong of Alhambra, California passed away on May 3, 2022 at the age of 96. He was born on February 16, 1926, in Alvarado, California, where he also grew up.

He enlisted in the Army after finishing high school. While in the service, he studied aeronautical engineering. He continued those studies at the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus) and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1948.

Bob worked for Hughes Aircraft Company and the Rheem Corporation for five years each before a 25-year career at TRW Systems, Inc. His responsibilities at TRW involved defense satellite systems, as well as assemblies that were part of the Apollo series moon launches.

His many artistic hobbies included painting, woodworking, and photography. A Christian from his youth, he was active in several churches, serving in every lay position, such as deacon, trustee, elder, and Sunday School teacher.

He is preceded in death by his two wives, Ida and Cathy. Also deceased are a brother and sister, Roy and Rosemary. Bob and Ida were the parents of four children (Rholan, Ronney, Ilene, and Irena). He had twelve grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

All family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 2nd, at Westwood Memorial Park, 1218 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles. A graveside internment at Pacific Crest Cemetery, 2701 182nd Street in Redondo Beach will follow immediately after the funeral service. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place after internment at Sea Empress Restaurant, 1636 West Redondo Beach Boulevard in Gardena.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bob’s name to the Alzheimer’s Los Angeles organization.

Doris K. Eldred (96) passed away on April 28 at Atherton Baptist Homes. She is survived by her cousins Mary (Gary) Couey, Marcia (Bob) Vickery, Margaret Lindstrom, and Nephews and Nieces Chris (Patti) Kent, Carol (Craig) Eiland, Karen (Hassan) El-Kara, Kirk (Kim) Eldred, Gretchen (Brian) Eslinger and Grandniece Kristal Musgrave. She participated in Bible Studies, Sunday School teaching, and Discipleship Training Ministry. A memorial was held on May 12 at San Gabriel Cemetery.

Luz Maria Cortinas (95 years 8 months) passed away on January 13, 2022. At her bedside were her godson Kevin and wife Jayma. She is survived by her godson Kevin and Jayma Auen and his family, Nicholaus Auen, Christopher Auen, Shayna Mueller, Andrew Auen and their families; and goddaughter Lisa Perez and her family Chad Roberts and Elizabeth Roberts and Chad's girls Lily Ann and Poppy Jean; plus an aunt and many cousins, and her friends and Sunday School students. Many at Lake were touched by her love for her Lord Jesus. Luz was involved for decades with teaching Sunday School to 3 1/2 year old students where she grounded them in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Into her 90's she helped with VBS. She always managed to touch someone's life no matter where she was. A service celebrating the life of Luz Cortinas was held February 15, 2022 at Sunrise Chapel and her interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena, California.

Robert Phillips (98) passed away on March 15 at home in Arcadia. He is
survived by: Peggy Jo and Gary Long, Linda and Bill Larew, Don and Nancy
Phillips, seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Bob was
President of Mariners Sunday School, Assistant Choir Director,
Superintendent of Adult Sunday School, Song Leader for Sunday Evening song
services, High School Sponsor, Deacon, Ministry Council and Navigators
Sunday School Song Leader. At this time there will be a private burial
service for family only. If there is a more open celebration, there will
be further notification.

Peter Serdienis (70) passed away on Feb. 28 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Serdienis and Sarah Betzler, their spouses Matt Kohorst and Luke Betzler, and 3 grandchildren Peter, Richard and Holland Betzler. He was a lifetime member of Lake Avenue Church and participated in the Grandparenting Class. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19 in the Worship Center. Viewing from 9-10am, service from 10-11am. Pastor Roger Bosch will officiate the service.

Sandi Brune (73) passed away on Feb. 23 at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia. She is survived by her husband Allen Brune, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Dawn Brune, daughter Erin Cooper, son-in-law Joel Cooper, and 5 grandchildren Priscilla, Colin, Celeste, Calvin and Sebastian. She sang in the Choir, and participated in the Galileans Class, VBS, and Arts Camps.

Memorial will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10am in the LAC Chapel. Pastor Bill Mead officiating.