▰ Antonio Reyes Gardea Died February 24, … More Information |
Antonio Reyes Gardea, 43, of San Jose, California departed this life February 24, 1997. Obituary published: February 25, 1997 in "San Jose M-N" |
▰ Anthony Cadena "Tony" Gardea Died April 19, … More Information |
Anthony Cadena "Tony" Gardea, age 53 of Stockton, California, departed this life Sunday April 19, 2005. Obituary published: April 20, 2005 in "Stockton Record" |
▰ Andreq "Andy" Gardea Died December 10, … More Information |
Andreq "Andy" Gardea, 80, of Stockton, California departed this life December 10, 2003. Obituary published: December 11, 2003 in "Stockton Record" |
▰ Alberto "Big Al" Gardea Died September 19, … More Information |
Alberto "Big Al" Gardea, born December 24, 1969 died on September 19, 2019 in Pico Rivera, California. Alberto was 49.
Family members and close friends: , Maria Albarran, Crystal Vazquez, Maria Navarro, April Quintana |
▰ Trygve Gunnar Garde Died December 29, … More Information | Trygve Gunnar Garde, born July 19, 1893 died December 29, 1970 in Whittier, California. TRYGVE was 77. |
▰ Melba Beatrice La Garde Died December 29, … More Information | Melba Beatrice La Garde, born August 22, 1898 passed away peacefully December 29, 1992 in Whittier, California. MELBA was 94. |
▰ Louise Evelyn Garde Died June 18, … More Information | Louise Evelyn Garde, born April 7, 1943 entered into eternal rest June 18, 2017 in Loma Linda, California. Louise was 74. |
▰ Louise Evelyn Garde Died June 18, … More Information |
Louise Evelyn Garde, born April 7, 1943 entered Heaven's gates on June 18, 2017 in Colton, California. Louise was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Nuala Duignan |
▰ Louis Victor La Garde Died February 05, … More Information | Louis Victor La Garde, born May 11, 1898 departed this life Sunday February 5, 1968 in Whittier, California. LOUIS was 69. |
▰ Hilda Garde Died March 03, … More Information |
Hilda Garde, age 93 of San Jose, California, passed from this life on March 3, 2015. Obituary published: March 04, 2015 in "San Mateo T" |
▰ Eduardo Garde Died January 28, … More Information | Eduardo Garde, born March 4, 1937 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his January 28, 2015 in San Mateo, California. Eduardo was 77. |
▰ Borghild Marie Garde Died April 08, … More Information | Borghild Marie Garde, born April 14, 1893 entered eternal life April 8, 1984 in Whittier, California. BORGHILD was 90. |
▰ Abraham Herman La Garde Died November 26, … More Information | Abraham Herman La Garde, born June 8, 1926 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master November 26, 1975 in Whittier, California. ABRAHAM was 49. |
▰ Tracy M Garday Died March 10, … More Information |
Tracy M Garday, 48, of Palm Desert, California departed this life March 10, 2006. Obituary published: March 11, 2006 in "Desert Sun" |
▰ Milutin Gardasevic Died March 30, … More Information | Milutin Gardasevic, born September 6, 1917 went into the presence of the Lord on March 30, 1993 in Whittier, California. Milutin was 75. |
▰ Armand Henry "Gabby" Gardarino Died May 30, … More Information |
Armand Henry "Gabby" Gardarino, age 71 of California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 30, 2000. Obituary published: May 31, 2000 in "San Mateo T" |
▰ Florence F (Fuller) Gardanier Died December 20, … More Information |
Florence F (Fuller) Gardanier, age 91 of Laguna Hills, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 20, 2008. Obituary published: December 21, 2008 in "AZ Republic (AZ)" |
▰ Lavonne (Thomas) Gardali Died December 17, … More Information |
Lavonne (Thomas) Gardali, age 74 of Modesto, California, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 17, 2007. Obituary published: December 18, 2007 in "Modesto Bee" |
▰ Ardella Garda Died July 16, … More Information |
Ardella Garda passed away July 16, 2001 in California. Obituary published: July 17, 2001 in "Times Leader (OH)" |
▰ Willis D Gard Died September 04, … More Information | Willis D Gard, born August 14, 1854 passed from this life on September 4, 1926 in Whittier, California. WILLIS was 72. |
▰ Wesley Robert Gard Died June 17, … More Information |
Wesley Robert Gard, of California, born in Sioux City, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Wesley June 17, 2006. Wesley was 89. Obituary published: June 18, 2006 in "Sioux City Journal (IA)" |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 09, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, of Long Beach, California, entered eternal life May 9, 2012. Wayne was 87. Obituary published: May 10, 2012 in "Long Beach P-T" |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 08, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, age 87 of California, entered into eternal rest May 8, 2012. Obituary published: May 09, 2012 in "Long Beach P-T" |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 05, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, age 87 of California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 5, 2012. Obituary published: May 06, 2012 in "Long Beach P-T" |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 04, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, age 87 of California, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master May 4, 2012. Obituary published: May 05, 2012 in "Long Beach P-T" |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 02, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, born April 15, 1925 entered into eternal rest May 2, 2012 in Lakewood, California. Wayne was 87.
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Obituary: Leaving on a High Note Wayne Bliss Gard, 87, passed away on May 2, 2012. Born in Sioux City, Iowa on 15, 1925, Wayne spent his childhood on the family farm where he learned piano from his mother and eldest sister. This led to a life dedicated to music. He frequently performed at schools and churches and his obvious musical talent opened the way into the University of Northern Iowa where he earned a BA degree in music. He returned to Le Mars, Iowa to teach primary and secondary music in public schools, forming several student bands and orchestras, leading church choirs and playing the pipe organ. During WWII, Wayne played the marimba and toured with The Victory Trio, a USO troupe. In 1954, Wayne married his sweetheart, Mary Jane Orban. moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he attended the prestigious School of Music at the University of Michigan and earned a Master of Music degree. completing his studies at UM, Wayne was offered a position at Bakersfield High School in California. He expanded the music program to include new mens and womens choruses, a madrigal group and directed the schools first musical productions, including South Pacific. He played percussion with the Bakersfield Philharmonic and gave private lessons. In 1960, Wayne became the Director of the Choral Program at Long Beach City , serving a total of 17 years. He further expanded the choral offerings with groups like the Vikings and Schola. His annual Christmas Concert, The Feast of Lights, was a major holiday attraction that featured multiple ensembles, dramatic tableauxs with costumed actors and a wide range of music. He instituted a practice of performing at least one major work for chorus and orchestra each year and he started many young singers on the path leading to careers in music education and choral conducting. During this time he also played percussion with the Long Beach Symphony and other local professional ensembles including the Long Beach Municipal Band and the Civic Light Opera. He directed the choir at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Long Beach (10 years) and the choir at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, Long Beach (34 years). In 1978, Wayne retired from LBCC to start a new career as a music retailer with his own store, Gards Music in Glendora, California. Over the next 29 years he was dedicated to serving the music needs for local schools and colleges in the San Gabriel Valley and through his workshops, retail and rental programs. He helped music education and student performance ensembles flourish throughout the region. He was generous with store employees and mentored many college students with their dreams to become performers, music teachers and church musicians. He researched and collected antique sheet music and was a noted expert on the American composer E.T. Paull. Wayne loved his family and was most delighted when putting on large family celebrations, especially his famous Easter Egg Hunt and Thanksgiving chocolate turkeys. retirement in 2007, Wayne enjoyed spending time with projects in his home of 50 years, reading, eating Sees candy, playing the piano and marimba. He also enjoyed watching a few television programs including: Antiques Roadshow, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, American Idol and most especially, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Wayne is survived by Mary Jane, his wife of 58 years, 7 children, Richard & (Evelyn) Steve & (Debbie), Chuck, Ted, Ruth & (Ray), Rosemary & (Stephen), Marisa & (Bill), daughter-in-law Francesca. 11 grandchildren: Julienne, Madeleine & (Moshe) Drew, Derek, Corey, Ian, India, Kira, Curran, Kendall, and Peyton, and 1 great grandson Liam. He is preceded by his parents, Elza and Ruth and siblings: Lowell, Kenneth, Wesley, Maureen and Bernice. Please sign the guest book at www.luybenfamilyd-m.com Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary (562) 425-6401 |
▰ Wayne Bliss Gard Died May 02, … More Information |
Wayne Bliss Gard, born April 15, 1925 gained his wings on May 2, 2012 in Long Beach, California. Wayne was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Alex And Nicole Conrad, Carla Strandberg, Linda Schnabl ( Russo ), J Gard, Brenda Bos-martin, Craig Chambers, The Blake Family, Nabil And Gayda, Ellen O'rourke, Tom Mc Avay, Mark Mesi, Audrey Casella, Buddy Pacheco, Mark Fackler, Neil And Becky Cothern, Mushroom Montoya, Margie Mc Avay, Francesca Gard, Mark Kuhlmann, Drew Gard, Susan And Brian Prew, Sheila Lucero, M Gard, Cheri Daum, David Brandow, Candi Smith, Patricia Johann O'rourke, Jay Frushour, Nancy Siris-rawls, Kathy O'rourke, Terralee Pettinger ( Brown ), Cynthia Ford, Donna Jones, Susan ( Voogd ) Marvin, Ruth Williamson, Sandy Schnepf, John Moreno |
▰ Vashti Gard Died August 01, … More Information | Vashti Gard left this earth on August 1, 1925 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Whittier, California. |
▰ Shirley Mae (Maschmann) Gard Died February 20, … More Information |
Shirley Mae (Maschmann) Gard, of California, born in St Louis, Missouri, entered Heaven's gates on February 20, 2003. Shirley was 71. Obituary published: February 21, 2003 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ Sherryl Kathleen Gard Died January 22, … More Information |
Sherryl Kathleen Gard, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully January 22, 2015. Sherryl was 64. Obituary published: January 23, 2015 in "OCR" |
▰ Ruth Esther Gard Died December 25, … More Information |
Ruth Esther Gard, 78, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2000 in Dana Point, California. Obituary published: December 26, 2000 in "OCR" |
▰ Rudell K "Dell" Gard Died November 18, … More Information |
Rudell K "Dell" Gard, age 88 of Salinas, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 18, 2004. Obituary published: November 19, 2004 in "Monterey Herald" |
▰ Ruddell H "Dell" Gard Died November 19, … More Information |
Ruddell H "Dell" Gard died unexpectedly on November 19, 2004 at the age of 91 in Salinas, California. Obituary published: November 20, 2004 in "The Calif" |
▰ Robert P Gard Died January 13, … More Information |
Robert P Gard, of California, born in Iowa, died on January 13, 2000. Robert was 61. Obituary published: January 14, 2000 in "Tri-Valley Herald" |
▰ Norman A Gard Died August 08, … More Information | Norman A Gard, born April 9, 1931 entered into eternal rest August 8, 2017 in California. Norman was 86. |
▰ Michael E "Big Mike" Gard Died November 22, … More Information |
Michael E "Big Mike" Gard, of Alameda, California, entered into eternal rest November 22, 1998. Michael was 51. Obituary published: November 23, 1998 in "Oakland Tribune" |
▰ Michael E "Big Mike" Gard Died November 21, … More Information |
Michael E "Big Mike" Gard, age 51 of Alameda, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 21, 1998. Obituary published: November 22, 1998 in "Oakland Tribune" |
▰ Michael E "Big Mike" Gard Died November 20, … More Information |
Michael E "Big Mike" Gard, age 51 of Alameda, California, died on November 20, 1998. Obituary published: November 21, 1998 in "Oakland Tribune" |
▰ Michael Allen Gard Died July 24, … More Information |
Michael Allen Gard, age 53 of Almaden Valley, California, passed away peacefully July 24, 2000. Obituary published: July 25, 2000 in "Salinas Californian" |
▰ Marguerita "Tita" (Dinsmore) Gard Died June 16, … More Information |
Marguerita "Tita" (Dinsmore) Gard went into the presence of the Lord on June 16, 1997 in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Obituary published: June 17, 1997 in "Los Angeles T" |
▰ Margaret (Woodlin) [Jones] Gard Died February 10, … More Information |
Margaret (Woodlin) [Jones] Gard passed away peacefully February 10, 2012, at her home in Sacramento, California. She was 96. Obituary published: February 11, 2012 in "Sacramento Bee" |
▰ Marcia Gard Died April 30, … More Information | Marcia Gard, born June 30, 1933 joined the Lord April 30, 2017 in California. Marcia was 83. |
▰ Loretta Mae (Rotta) Gard Died October 20, … More Information |
Loretta Mae (Rotta) Gard, age 64 of California, born in San Antonio, Texas, departed this life Sunday October 20, 1999. Obituary published: October 21, 1999 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ Loretta Mae Gard Died October 20, … More Information |
Loretta Mae Gard, of Pleasanton, California, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 20, 1999. Loretta was 64. Obituary published: October 21, 1999 in "West County T" |
▰ Lillian Thelma Gard Died November 18, … More Information |
Lillian Thelma Gard, age 91 of California, born in Omaha, Nebraska, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 18, 2000. Obituary published: November 19, 2000 in "Paradise P" |
▰ Lillian (Paulson) Gard Died January 13, … More Information |
Lillian (Paulson) Gard, of California, born in North Dakota, entered eternal life January 13, 1998. Lillian was 89. Obituary published: January 14, 1998 in "Mercury Reg" |
▰ Lewis Edward Gard Died October 28, … More Information | Lewis Edward Gard, born January 27, 1899 entered into eternal rest October 28, 1957 in Whittier, California. LEWIS was 58. |
▰ Leslie Gene Gard Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Leslie Gene Gard Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Kathryn L (Powell) Gard Died December 15, … More Information |
Kathryn L (Powell) Gard, of California, born in Ragan, Nebraska, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 15, 2012. Kathryn was 88. Obituary published: December 16, 2012 in "PE" |
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