ᐅ California Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Norman M Pokras, D d s

Died March 05, … More Information
Norman M Pokras, D d s , born September 7, 1932 joined the Lord March 5, 2017 in Huntington Beach, California. Norman was 84. Tags: #Oral #Long #Lakewood- #Sheila #Judge #Allison #Santa #Andrea #Huntington #Laurence #Westminster #Jason #Amiee #Rachel #Sebastian #Tchaikovsky #Frank #Kellerman #Robert #Moseley #Connecticut #Jersey #Harry #Sylvia #Rhoda #Jerry #Rutgers #Temple #School #Dentistry #Newark #Hospital #Harlem #Norman #Captain #Force #California #Travis #Norm #Larry #Lakewood #Pacific #Memorial #Mortuary #Corona
Obituary: 7, 1932 - 5, 2017

Norman M. Pokras, D.D.S., age 84 beloved Oral Surgeon practicing in Long Beach in Lakewood-Village for over 50 years passed away 5 after a brief illness. He was a kind and loving husband to Sheila, Judge (ret), and father to Allison (Jeff) of Santa Cruz, Andrea (Brad) of Huntington Beach and Laurence of Westminster. He was a devoted grandfather to Jason, Amiee, Rachel and Sebastian.

He was a die hard "Laker" fan, a delightful jokester, movie buff, lover of Tchaikovsky, poetry, 1930-45 music, Frank Sinatra, and reader of Kellerman's, Robert Parker, Moseley and other authors of mysteries.

Norm was a patented inventor of medical and dental appliances. "Norm" was an animal lover, botanist and an extremely talented artist. Each year he drew amazing holiday cards which are collector's items for many.

He was born in Connecticut and raised in New Jersey to parents Harry and Sylvia. He is survived by sister Rhoda of New Jersey and predeceased by brother Jerry.

He did his undergraduate work at Rutgers University (Newark) and had an early acceptance to Temple U., School of Dentistry. He completed his Oral Surgery training at Newark City Hospital, NYU and Harlem Hospital.

Upon completion of training, Norman was commissioned a Captain in the Air Force and arrived in California. With his wife and two daughters, they spent two years at Travis Air Force Base where Norm practiced Oral Surgery. Son Larry was born in Long Beach. The three children went to Lakewood High.

Most of his staff were with him for many years some at least for 20 years. In fact some were the children of his original staff. He loved having second generation assistants.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on , 13th at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charities.


under the direction of Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary FD1176, Corona Del Mar, CA.

▰ Norman M Pokras, Dds

Died March 05, … More Information
Norman M Pokras, Dds, born September 7, 1932 entered Heaven's gates on March 5, 2017 in Corona Del Mar, California. Norman was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Susan Hill, Joe And Pou Im Beason, Wendi & Paul Gilbert, Patricia Naderi, Dr. Tim Silegy, Josephine Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Leen

▰ Raymond Grant Pokraka

Died February 03, … More Information
Raymond Grant Pokraka, age 83 of California, born in Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 3, 2014.
Obituary published: February 04, 2014 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Raymond Grant Pokraka

Died February 01, … More Information
Raymond Grant Pokraka, of California, born in Brocton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully February 1, 2014. Raymond was 83.
Obituary published: February 02, 2014 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Steve "Pep" Pokrajac

Died March 13, … More Information
Steve "Pep" Pokrajac, age 82 of California, born in Illinois, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 13, 2002.
Obituary published: March 14, 2002 in "San Luis Obispo T"

▰ Sophie Theresa Pokracki

Died December 30, … More Information
Sophie Theresa Pokracki, born April 29, 1914 joined the Lord December 30, 2016 in Santa Ana, California. Sophie was 102.

▰ Sophie Theresa Pokracki

Died December 30, … More Information
Sophie Theresa Pokracki, born April 29, 1914 entered into eternal rest December 30, 2016 in Garden Grove, California. Sophie was 102.
Family members and close friends: , Chloe Pokracki, Tracey Bader, Sandy Tyszkiewicz

▰ Vincent Charles Pokovich

Died June 01, … More Information
Vincent Charles Pokovich, born February 28, 1924 entered Heaven's gates on June 1, 2016 in Watsonville, California. Vincent was 92.

▰ Nicholas C Pokovich

Died February 03, … More Information
Nicholas C Pokovich, age 76 of Redding, California passed away February 3, 2000.
Obituary published: February 04, 2000 in "Redding R-S"

▰ Sylvester "Steve" Pokorski

Died November 08, … More Information
Sylvester "Steve" Pokorski, of California, born in Buffalo, New York, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 8, 2008. Sylvester was 86.
Obituary published: November 09, 2008 in "PE"

▰ Leonard Arthur Pokorski

Died September 26, … More Information
Leonard Arthur Pokorski, born January 10, 1929 entered Heaven's gates on September 26, 2014 in Upland, California. Leonard was 85. Tags: #Cleveland #Ohio #John #Magdalene #Pokorksi #Henry #Steve #Laura #Roberta #Twinsburg #California #Covina #Upland #Bryant #Body #Paint #Elks #Masonic #Shrine #Rotary #Chamber #Commerce #Gabriel #Credit #Cross #Caring #Organization #Doo- #Jerry #Sandy #Susan #Michael #Linda #Jonathan #Chad #Eric #Celebration #Life #American #Association #Cancer #America
Obituary: Leonard A. Pokorski, 85, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 26, 2014, in Upland, California. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on 10, 1929, to John and Magdalene (Ert) Pokorksi and was the youngest of their four children. Lenny was preceded in death by his brothers Henry and Steve, and sister Laura.
He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he met and married the love of his life, Roberta Krasinski. A few years later, they moved to their own home in Twinsburg, Ohio, where they raised their four children. then moved to California in the late 1960s, and lived in Covina for many years before moving to Upland, California where they helped raise their grandchildren.
Lenny spent his working career in the automotive industry. He started out on the line, and eventually owned his own body and paint shop in Twinsburg, Ohio. moving to Covina, California, he managed Bryant Pontiacs Body and Paint Department for 18 years before once again owning his own auto body and paint facility in Covina, California. He sold his business and retired in 2000.
He was also involved in many community and business organizations. He was a proud member of the Elks, Masonic Lodge and Shrine; was very active in his business community with Rotary and Chamber of Commerce; was a board member of the San Gabriel Valley Credit Union and the San Gabriel Valley Red Cross; and was dedicated to the Caring Hearts Organization in Upland, California.
Lenny loved his polka music and enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, reading, camping and traveling with the Doo-Be-Doos, and being with his family and friends.
Lenny is survived by his wife Roberta, his life-long love and companion of 67 years; his son Jerry, his son Jim and daughter-in-law Sandy, his daughter Susan and son-in-law Michael, his daughter Linda, his grandchildren (Jacqueline, Jonathan, Chad and Eric), 14 great-grandchildren, and many close friends he thought of as family.
Lennys family and friends will be having a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the Cancer Society of America, or a favorite charity of those donating.

▰ Leonard Arthur Pokorski

Died September 26, … More Information
Leonard Arthur Pokorski, born January 10, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on September 26, 2014 in Covina, California. Leonard was 85.
Family members and close friends: , American Heart Association, Jacqueline, Joe Nava, John Meeks, Thea Gomez

▰ Elaine C (Karolczak) Pokorski

Died July 04, … More Information
Elaine C (Karolczak) Pokorski, of California, born in Chicago, Illinois, died on July 4, 2015. Elaine was 95.
Obituary published: July 05, 2015 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Kurt Alexander Pokorny-O'Brien

Died February 05, … More Information
Kurt Alexander Pokorny-O'Brien, age 33 of San Mateo, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 5, 1996.
Obituary published: February 06, 1996 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Tina Pokorny

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Sylvia Marietta Pokorny

Died August 23, … More Information
Sylvia Marietta Pokorny, born April 20, 1915 entered eternal life August 23, 2012 in Merced, California. Sylvia was 97.
Family members and close friends: , Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel, Paula Crauthers, Judy Blankenship, Sherry Johnson Dan Cowan

▰ Robert H Pokorny

Died March 17, … More Information
Robert H Pokorny went into the presence of the Lord on March 17, 2013 in Clovis, California.

▰ Robert H Pokorny

Died March 17, … More Information
Robert H Pokorny went into the presence of the Lord on March 17, 2013 in Clovis, California.
Family members and close friends: , Brittany Dippolito, Holli Tittle, Brandy Scott, Wendy Kershaw, Heide And Jon Smith, Jim Grogan, Auntie Nay, Andrew Pennington, Jan Kedwards, Scott Superka, Walter Cox, Brad And Lori Brown, Frank Bullock, Paul Schroeder, Shaun & Scarlett Hazelton, Ron Dennis, Jim Crumbley Jr., Debbie Willner-jackson, Di Hubbard, Uncle Johnny Phillips, Brent Alldredge, Bud & Kelli ( May ) Western, Emily Vancamp, Susan & Frank Demoro, Bob And Glenda Hedrick, Bubba Dean, Neil Broome, Denise Gaines, Kerry Barclay, Caryl Pokorny, Julie Pokorny Perez, Marty Miller, Chuck Hudson, Valerie Wright, Brent Lysdahl, Marielle Delmundo, Puffy, Jane Vancamp, Amanda Bull, Brandi Ervin, Jennifer Jones, Kristy Ray, Krystal Slawinski, Rico Reschoff, Jake Jacobson, Kayla Miller, Nickki Deford, Erin Walton, Melissa Diaz, Auntie Nay Wood, Beth Liberta, Joe Kuzma, Kim Baudour, Nicci Thomas, Penny Thompson, Dino Debenedetto, Scott And Dawn Gardner, Gennifer Phillips, Cheryl Hamilton, Lori Vived King, Jake Blau, Irma Catching, Howard Zales, Josh Vigil, Brian Lantz, Kelsea Rosenthal, Sherry Williams-lakey, Aunt Cheryl Pokorny Frantzich, Michelle Butler, Sandra Pohan, Jill Payne, Steven Shute, Kristen Moorby, Jeff Crumbley, Liz Manfredo, Ron Skinner, Chuck Lawrence, Toni ( Pokorny ) James, Jason Imbs, Mary Ann Foley, Tammy Rosenthal, Jessica Medley, Carol Saul, Shawnna Lenard, Jerilane Willis, Chris O'dowd, Ben Kaleshefski, Mackenzie Harrington, Brittney Rosenthal, Chris&brandi Ritchie, Tommy Montoya, Terra Pruett, Pam ( Keiths Aunt Pam ) Burgess, Jeff Hall, Becky Maldonado

▰ Olga Pokorny

Died October 16, … More Information
Olga Pokorny, born May 2, 1928 entered eternal life October 16, 2012 in Fresno, California. Olga was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Stephens & Bean Chapel

▰ Mary Ellen [Cook] Pokorny

Died May 30, … More Information
Mary Ellen [Cook] Pokorny, of Pasedena, California, went into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2000. Mary was 85.
Obituary published: May 31, 2000 in "Durango Her (CO)"

▰ Louise "Elsie" (Most) Pokorny

Died September 17, … More Information
Louise "Elsie" (Most) Pokorny, of California, born in Chicago, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on September 17, 2008. Louise was 90.
Obituary published: September 18, 2008 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Joell (Kwartz) Pokorny

Died July 08, … More Information
Joell (Kwartz) Pokorny, of San Bruno, California, passed from this world into the next July 8, 2009. Joell was 40.
Obituary published: July 09, 2009 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Joell (Kwartz) Pokorny

Died July 08, … More Information
Joell (Kwartz) Pokorny, age 40 of San Bruno, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Joell July 8, 2009.
Obituary published: July 09, 2009 in "Oakland Tribune"

▰ Harold G Jr Pokorny

Died September 10, … More Information
Harold G Jr Pokorny passed away September 10, 2003 in Yountville, California.
Obituary published: September 11, 2003 in "Napa R"

▰ George Pokorny

Died December 26, … More Information
George Pokorny, born February 12, 1923 passed from this world into the next December 26, 2017 in Fresno, California. George was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Stephens & Bean Chapel

▰ George James Pokorny

Died May 05, … More Information
George James Pokorny, born March 10, 1934 went to be with his Lord and Savior May 5, 2014 in Northridge, California. George was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Marilyn Rhind, Brian Pokorny

▰ Edith Pokorny

Died February 03, … More Information
Edith Pokorny, born December 24, 1925 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 3, 2020 in Ventura, California. Edith was 94.

▰ David William Pokorny

Died January 01, … More Information
David William Pokorny, born November 28, 1970 entered eternal life January 1, 2021 in Brentwood, California. David was 50.

▰ Daryl Bruce Pokorny

Died May 02, … More Information
Daryl Bruce Pokorny, born January 26, 1949 went to be with the Lord on May 2, 1968 in Whittier, California. DARYL was 19.

▰ Mark Vincent Pokorney

Died February 14, … More Information
Mark Vincent Pokorney, born June 21, 1960 departed this life Sunday February 14, 2021 in Redding, California. Mark was 60.
Family members and close friends: , Kathie Steck, Jeff Sanders

▰ Ronald P Pokora

Died October 01, … More Information
Ronald P Pokora, of California, born in Springfield, Illinois, passed from this world into the next October 1, 2003. Ronald was 51.
Obituary published: October 02, 2003 in "State J-R (IL)"

▰ Ronald P Pokora

Died September 30, … More Information
Ronald P Pokora, of California, born in Springfield, Illinois, entered eternal life September 30, 2003. Ronald was 51.
Obituary published: October 01, 2003 in "State J-R (IL)"

▰ Maria Medeiros Pokora

Died January 13, … More Information
Maria Medeiros Pokora, of California, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 1998. Maria was 92.
Obituary published: January 14, 1998 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Maria Medeiros Pokora

Died January 12, … More Information
Maria Medeiros Pokora, of Concord, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 12, 1998. Maria was 92.
Obituary published: January 13, 1998 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Bryon Pokopowich

Died March 16, … More Information
Bryon Pokopowich, of Sonoma Co, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he March 16, 2007. Bryon was 40.
Obituary published: March 17, 2007 in "Press Demo"

▰ Bryon Pokopowich

Died March 15, … More Information
Bryon Pokopowich, of Sonoma Co, California, died on March 15, 2007. Bryon was 40.
Obituary published: March 16, 2007 in "Press Demo"

▰ Bryon Pokopowich

Died March 14, … More Information
Bryon Pokopowich, of Sonoma Co, California, passed away peacefully March 14, 2007. Bryon was 40.
Obituary published: March 15, 2007 in "Press Demo"

▰ Helen Rebecca Pokomo

Died June 28, … More Information
Helen Rebecca Pokomo, born August 24, 1919 entered Heaven's gates on June 28, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. Helen was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Sheri Snyder

▰ Vilma Pokol

Died September 08, … More Information
Vilma Pokol, born July 10, 1919 entered into eternal rest September 8, 2013 in San Diego, California. Vilma was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Joseph Lemon Jr, Sharon Urbank

▰ Peter Pokojny

Died July 07, … More Information
Peter Pokojny, born March 27, 1950 passed away peacefully July 7, 2020 in San Jose, California. Peter was 70.

▰ John Joseph Pokojni

Died January 03, … More Information
John Joseph Pokojni, of Vista, California, passed away peacefully January 3, 2008. John was 78.
Obituary published: January 04, 2008 in "Californian"

▰ John J Pokojni

Died January 12, … More Information
John J Pokojni, of California, born in Easton, Pennsylvania, joined the Lord January 12, 2008. John was 78.
Obituary published: January 13, 2008 in "Californian"

▰ Gabriela Pokojna

Died September 11, … More Information
Gabriela Pokojna, born December 8, 1927 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 11, 2016 in Roseville, California. Gabriela was 88.

▰ Gabriela Pokojna

Died September 11, … More Information
Gabriela Pokojna, born December 8, 1927 entered eternal life September 11, 2016 in San Jose, California. Gabriela was 88.

▰ Abraham Thanh Poklong

Died May 14, … More Information
Abraham Thanh Poklong, born May 15, 1954 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his May 14, 2019 in Westminster, California. Abraham was 64.

▰ Elizabeth Pokletar

Died March 13, … More Information
On March 13, 1996, Elizabeth Pokletar, 66, of Santa Ana, California left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: March 14, 1996 in "Orange Co R"

▰ Anita Clara Poklasny

Died September 03, … More Information
Anita Clara Poklasny, of California, born in Wisconsin, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 3, 2005. Anita was 86.
Obituary published: September 04, 2005 in "Milwaukee J-S (WI)"

▰ Daniel Kaulei Iii Pokipala

Died March 09, … More Information
Daniel Kaulei Iii Pokipala, of California, born in Hawaii, joined the Lord March 9, 2006. Daniel was 71.
Obituary published: March 10, 2006 in "Contra Costa"

▰ Riva Pokidaylo

Died March 13, … More Information
Riva Pokidaylo, born May 15, 1927 gained her wings on March 13, 2012 in San Jose, California. Riva was 84.

▰ Vladimir I Md Pokhilko

Died September 29, … More Information
Vladimir I Md Pokhilko, age 44 of California, entered eternal life September 29, 1998.
Obituary published: September 30, 1998 in "Oakland Tribune"
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