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▰ David A Sommer

Died March 01, … More Information
David A Sommer, of California, born in Commins, Michigan, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home March 1, 2005. David was 89.
Obituary published: March 02, 2005 in "Wooster D-R (OH)"

▰ Clarice [Adams] Sommer

Died September 07, … More Information
Clarice [Adams] Sommer, age 82 of California, born in Portland, Oregon, entered Heaven's gates on September 7, 2005.
Obituary published: September 08, 2005 in "Times-Star"

▰ Christian K Sommer

Died November 02, … More Information
Christian K Sommer passed away November 2, 2014 in Redding, California.

▰ Charles Morris Sommer

Died December 04, … More Information
Charles Morris Sommer, of Los Angeles, California, died on December 4, 1999. Charles was 88.
Obituary published: December 05, 1999 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Charles Morris Sommer

Died December 03, … More Information
Charles Morris Sommer, of Los Angeles, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Charles December 3, 1999. Charles was 87.
Obituary published: December 04, 1999 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Catharine Sommer

Died April 26, … More Information
Catharine Sommer, born November 12, 1939 went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2017 in California. Catharine was 77.

▰ Carol Ann Sommer

Died August 31, … More Information
Carol Ann Sommer, born December 8, 1956 went to be with the Lord on August 31, 1971 in Whittier, California. CAROL was 14.

▰ Bruce Edward Sommer

Died January 05, … More Information
Bruce Edward Sommer, born April 17, 1964 went to be with his Lord and Savior January 5, 2020 in San Jose, California. Bruce was 55.

▰ Betty Lou (Barnhill) Sommer

Died July 20, … More Information
Betty Lou (Barnhill) Sommer, age 61 of California, departed this life Sunday July 20, 2000.
Obituary published: July 21, 2000 in "Bakersfield Californian"

▰ Arlos Arnold Sommer

Died February 28, … More Information
Arlos Arnold Sommer, born August 6, 1906 passed away peacefully February 28, 1976 in Whittier, California. ARLOS was 69.

▰ Ardelle Pauline Sommer

Died January 31, … More Information
Ardelle Pauline Sommer, born October 28, 1919 went into the presence of the Lord on January 31, 2016 in Whittier, California. Ardelle was 96.

▰ Anita R Sommer

Died October 06, … More Information
Anita R Sommer, of Los Gatos, California, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 6, 2001. Anita was 98.
Obituary published: October 07, 2001 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Anita R Sommer

Died October 05, … More Information
Anita R Sommer, of Los Gatos, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 5, 2001. Anita was 98.
Obituary published: October 06, 2001 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Albert E Sommer

Died January 04, … More Information
Albert E Sommer, 88, of Bellflower, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 4, 1998.
Obituary published: January 05, 1998 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Abram Ellison Md Sommer

Died April 09, … More Information
Abram Ellison Md Sommer, age 101 of California, born in New Jersey, went into the presence of the Lord on April 9, 2001.
Obituary published: April 10, 2001 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Abraham Sommer

Died December 21, … More Information
Abraham Sommer, born April 7, 1924 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his December 21, 2014 in Mission Hills, California. Abraham was 90.

▰ Albert M Vander "Van" Sommen

Died August 14, … More Information
Albert M Vander "Van" Sommen, of Long Beach, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 14, 2006. Albert was 85.
Obituary published: August 15, 2006 in "Long Beach P-T"

▰ Tony Sommatino

Died February 03, … More Information
Tony Sommatino, of Monterey, California, entered Heaven's gates on February 3, 2009. Tony was 83.
Obituary published: February 04, 2009 in "Monterey Herald"

▰ Horace Russell Sommatino

Died September 18, … More Information
Horace Russell Sommatino, age 63 of Monterey, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 18, 2010.
Obituary published: September 19, 2010 in "Monterey Herald"

▰ Donna Marie Sommatino

Died January 26, … More Information
On January 26, 2003, Donna Marie Sommatino, 55 of Palo Alto, California passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 27, 2003 in "R-P"

▰ Donna (Bernstein)[Fort] Sommatino

Died January 28, … More Information
Donna (Bernstein)[Fort] Sommatino, age 55 of Stanford, California, passed away peacefully January 28, 2003.
Obituary published: January 29, 2003 in "Monterey Herald"

▰ Audrey Dolores "Dolly" (Costanza) Sommatino

Died January 18, … More Information
Audrey Dolores "Dolly" (Costanza) Sommatino, of Monterey, California, entered Heaven's gates on January 18, 2017. Audrey was 90.
Obituary published: January 19, 2017 in "Monterey Herald"

▰ Audrey Dolores Sommatino

Died January 16, … More Information
Audrey Dolores Sommatino left this earth on January 16, 2017 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Monterey, California.

▰ Southieng Sommath

Died September 21, … More Information
Southieng Sommath, born February 4, 1929 entered Heaven's gates on September 21, 2013 in Costa Mesa, California. Southieng was 84.

▰ Bounpheng Sommath

Died August 05, … More Information
Bounpheng Sommath, born September 1, 1927 entered into eternal rest August 5, 2016 in Garden Grove, California. Bounpheng was 88.

▰ Bounpheng Sommath

Died August 05, … More Information
Bounpheng Sommath, born September 1, 1927 died on August 5, 2016 in Costa Mesa, California. Bounpheng was 88.

▰ Larry D Sommars

Died February 24, … More Information
Larry D Sommars, born March 8, 1928 departed this life Sunday February 24, 2019 in Riverside, California. LARRY was 90.

▰ Dorothy Shortau Sommars

Died March 01, … More Information
Dorothy Shortau Sommars, of California, born in Sumner, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on March 1, 2011.
Obituary published: March 02, 2011 in "Waterloo CFC (IA)"

▰ Dorothy R Sommars

Died February 25, … More Information
Dorothy R Sommars, born March 3, 1926 entered eternal life February 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Dorothy was 84. Tags: #George #Ella #Schortau #Church #Mother #Sumner #School #Rath #Plant #Waterloo #Larry #Angeles #Dorothy #Sears #African #First #Venice #California #Clyde #Sommars #Torrance #Mike #Costa #Paul #Long #Jewell #Rebecca #Amie #Danny #Jeffrey #Steve #David #Steven #Grace #Johnathan #Jacob #Josiah #Courtney #Rylan #Ivah #Fayette #Iowa #Eleanor #Helen #Cedar #Adella #Hohmann #Wheaton #Alyce #Pink #Phoenix #Mildred #Floyd #Otto #Marina #Visitation #Service #Memorial #Woods #Fairbank #Gates #Kingsley #Salsbury #Directors #Culver
Obituary: Dorothy Sommars, 84, of Culver City, California, died peacefully , 25, 2011 with her family beside her at Brotman Hospital, Culver City, California, just 7 days short of her 85th birthday.
She was born Dorothy Ruth Schortau on 3, 1926 in Westgate, Iowa. She was the daughter of George and Ella (Greening) Schortau. The fifth of seven girls she was born at home with the help of a neighbor. She was baptized at St. Peters Church. The family rode to church in a horse-drawn sleigh when it was too snowy to drive the old car. She helped her Mother in the garden and with the canning and they churned their own butter from cream from the family cow. Making their own fun, the girls enjoyed dancing with each other at home. She graduated from Sumner High School, Sumner Iowa where she excelled in basketball. high school she worked at Rath Packing Plant in Waterloo for seven years.
Dorothy was married to Larry Sommars on May 21, 1950. had 3 sons. Larry moved the family to Los Angeles in 1956 where later Dorothy took in children for day care. The family enjoyed camping and fishing and loved playing cards together. divorced in 1972. Dorothy then worked in customer service for Sears Roebuck for 17 years. She learned to square dance and enjoyed it very much. She met her special friend Ray Shy at square dancing.
Dorothy was devoted to her family and her church. She loved African violets and her living room was crowded with plants. She was a wonderful baker. She and Ray enjoyed going to the theatre and taking day trips everywhere traveling to museums and arboretums.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Venice, California for many years. She worked as a volunteer, assembling books for the blind and was a faithful helper folding church bulletins on s.
She is survived by her three sons: Clyde (Carol) Sommars of Torrance, Ca., Mike (Melody) Sommars of Costa Mesa, Ca. and Paul Sommars of Long Beach, Ca. There are 8 grandchildren: Jewell, Rebecca, Amie, Danny, Jeffrey, Steve, David and Steven. There are 6 great grandchildren: Grace, Johnathan, Jacob, Josiah, Courtney and Rylan. She is survived by 5 sisters: Ivah Lawless of Fayette, Iowa, Eleanor Gehrke of Sumner, Ia., Helen Rapp of Cedar Falls, Ia., Adella (Jerry) Hohmann of Wheaton, Ill. and Alyce (Fred) Pink of Phoenix, Az. She leaves many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and sister, Mildred, she is preceded in death by an infant sister, brothers-in-law Floyd Lawless and Otto Rapp, nephew Steve Hohmann and her special friend, Ray Shy of Marina del Rey, Ca.
A Visitation and Service will be held on , 2, 2011 at First Lutheran Church of Venice 815 Venice Blvd, Venice CA 310-821-2740. The viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. and the service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Fellowship time to follow service at Church.
A Memorial service will be held on , 4, 2011 at Woods in Fairbank, Iowa with interment to follow at Fairbank Lutheran in Fairbank, Iowa where Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her parents.


under the direction of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Directors, Culver City, CA.

▰ Alvalee (Anderson) Sommariva

Died May 16, … More Information
Alvalee (Anderson) Sommariva, age 66 of Rocklin, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Alvalee May 16, 2008.
Obituary published: May 17, 2008 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Wesley E "Wes" Somma

Died August 10, … More Information
Wesley E "Wes" Somma passed away August 10, 2009 in California.
Obituary published: August 11, 2009 in "Press Demo"

▰ Michael Anthony Somma

Died September 11, … More Information
Michael Anthony Somma, born March 7, 1957 died on September 11, 2017 in Ventura, California. Michael was 60.

▰ Margaret Somma

Died November 24, … More Information
Margaret Somma, of California, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 1998. Margaret was 71.
Obituary published: November 25, 1998 in "NC Times"

▰ Lena Somma

Died November 12, … More Information
Lena Somma, age 89 of Riverside, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 12, 1999.
Obituary published: November 13, 1999 in "PE"

▰ Helen Frances Somma

Died April 12, … More Information
Helen Frances Somma, age 85 of California, born in Indiana, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 12, 1999.
Obituary published: April 13, 1999 in "Californian"

▰ Helen Frances Somma

Died April 09, … More Information
Helen Frances Somma, 85, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 1999 in Fallbrook, California.
Obituary published: April 10, 1999 in "NC Times"

▰ Dorothy Somma

Died September 14, … More Information
Dorothy Somma, of Vista, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 14, 2000. Dorothy was 70.
Obituary published: September 15, 2000 in "NC Times"

▰ Doris Lenora Somma

Died August 31, … More Information
Doris Lenora Somma, born October 31, 1901 entered eternal life August 31, 1988 in Whittier, California. Doris was 86.

▰ Anne Somma

Died December 27, … More Information
Anne Somma, age 88 of Orange, California, went into the presence of the Lord on December 27, 1997.
Obituary published: December 28, 1997 in "OCR"

▰ Marie Antoinetteiss Miss Somky

Died August 13, … More Information
Marie Antoinetteiss Miss Somky, age 93 of Napa, California, gained her wings on August 13, 2019.
Obituary published: August 14, 2019 in "Napa R"

▰ Marat Sominsky

Died May 27, … More Information
Marat Sominsky, born May 1, 1937 died May 27, 2018 in San Jose, California. Marat was 81.

▰ Michael Somin

Died January 28, … More Information
Michael Somin, born April 28, 1938 passed away peacefully January 28, 2016 in San Diego, California. Michael was 77. Tags: #Chicago #School #Architectural #University #Illinois #Architecture #Michael #Earl #Associates #Year #Magazine #Institute #National #Standards #Technology #Measurement #Elizabeth #Nobel #Physiology #Fellow #American #Architects #Apple #Dick #Grandpa #Woods #Nathaniel #Patricia #Scodro #Georgene #Spoonhour #John #Luis #Nicky #Angela #Chris #Jeff #Steven #Diego #Camino #Carroll #Road #Mother #Confidence #Church #Governor #Area #Parish #Highway #Sharp #Hospital #Shaw #West #Palliative #Hospice #Social
Obituary: SOMIN, MICHAEL RICHARD

Michael R. Somin, FAIA, NCARB, 77, of San Diego died peacefully 28, 2016 at Sharp Memorial Hospital surrounded by blueprints and drafting tools just as he wished.

Michael was born in Chicago on 28, 1938. At 16 years old, he promised his father to become an architect. He went on to graduate from Chicago Vocational School in 1956 with a high school degree in Architectural Drafting and then the University of Illinois in 1962 with a BS in Architecture.

For over 50 years Michael advanced the design and science of laboratories. He was a founding principal of nationally acclaimed lab consultants Earl Walls Associates and was CEO for four of his 42 years with the firm. Over his lifetime, he was involved in the programming, planning and design of over 300 highly acclaimed laboratories around the world, winning eight Laboratory of the Year awards from R&D Magazine as well as the 1996 AIA Institute Honor. His architectural mastery was best evidenced in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Measurement Laboratory, which remains the most advanced laboratory of its kind in the world.

Michael was further honored when it was announced that Elizabeth H. Blackburn had been awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine, her work having taken place in the laboratory he programmed and designed at UCSF. And in 2013, Michael was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects, an honor he recognized as fulfilling the promise made to his father 59 years earlier.

Awards and recognition aside, what Michael loved most about being an architect was the ability to mentor and train the next generation. Across the country, countless FAIA and AIA colleagues have established their own successful laboratory design practices because of his support.

When not drawing he could be found taking photos, trying Apple’s latest technology or talking trains with his grandson. He was known by many names; Dad; Dick; Michael R.; and Grandpa West. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth (Jeffry) Woods and grandson Nathaniel, who Michael believed was the next family architect. He is also survived by two loving sisters and their incredible husbands, Patricia (Robert) Scodro and Georgene (Louis) Spoonhour, as well as two devoted nephews, Michael (Tracey) Scodro and John Spoonhour.

For Michael, family was defined by love and included very dear lifelong friends Luis and Nicky Cifuentes. It also included the lovely and loyal friends in his everyday life, most especially Angela Kimble, Chris Knell, Elizabeth Leeds, Jeff Groh, and Steven Wellman.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in his name to the Illinois School of Architecture or the San Diego Zoo.







FUNERAL CELEBRATIONS

San Diego:

Visitation with family will be held on , 18th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at EL Camino , 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. A funeral mass will take place at 2:00 pm on , 19th at Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church, 3131 Governor Drive.

Chicago Area: (Time still being confirmed)

A memorial mass will take place on , 27th at the Parish of St. Joseph, 17951 N. Dixie Highway, wood, IL. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church from prior to the memorial mass.



SPECIAL THANKS

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the truly amazing medical, nursing, support, and spiritual teams at Sharp Memorial Hospital; Dr. Kevin Shaw; nurses of the MICU, 6 West , and 1 West; Palliative ; Hospice; Social Work; and Sr. Carmen and Fr. Ray. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

▰ Michael R Somin

Died January 28, … More Information
Michael R Somin, born April 28, 1938 passed from this life on January 28, 2016 in San Diego, California. Michael was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Beth Stiner, Juan Francisco Pinedo, Angela Kimble, Gina Ragonese, Janice Morton, Nancy Sambol, Richard Porento, Liz Woods, Uncle Tom & Aunt Carol, Marlene Martello, David Hronek, Christie And Evan Cunningham, Betty/woody Woods, Kit Reece, Dianne Gortat, Jason Babcock-stiner, Andy Porento

▰ Judith Ann (Wilgus) Somilleda

Died July 11, … More Information
Judith Ann (Wilgus) Somilleda, 58, of Salinas, California departed this life July 11, 2006.
Obituary published: July 12, 2006 in "Monterey Herald"

▰ Victor Albert Somile

Died October 07, … More Information
Victor Albert Somile, of Sacramento, California, entered Heaven's gates on October 7, 2008. Victor was 59.
Obituary published: October 08, 2008 in "Galt H"

▰ Kristof Christopher Somhegyi

Died September 19, … More Information
Kristof Christopher Somhegyi, born November 7, 1926 joined the Lord September 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Kristof was 91.

▰ Kathryn Someson

Died March 01, … More Information
Kathryn Someson, age 76 of Lancaster, California, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 1, 1997.
Obituary published: March 02, 1997 in "Daily I"

▰ Ahreyal Somes-Couts

Died September 25, … More Information
Ahreyal Somes-Couts, age 31 of California, born in Michigan, entered into eternal rest September 25, 2008.
Obituary published: September 26, 2008 in "Daily Press"

▰ Wayne L Sr Somes

Died March 24, … More Information
Wayne L Sr Somes died unexpectedly on March 24, 1997 at the age of 89 in Chico, California.
Obituary published: March 25, 1997 in "Chico E-R"

▰ Shirley Somes

Died July 29, … More Information
Shirley Somes, born May 18, 1939 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 29, 2017 in Descanso, California. Shirley was 78. Tags: #Pepperdine #Diego #School #Shirley #Friends #Descanso #Garden #Book #Chapel #Hills #Preparedness #Fire #Council #Alpha #Kappa #Daughter #American #Honored #Daughters #David #Rose #Andy #Dave #Stacy #Kaylin #Jamie #Bonsall #Devon #Camerin #Sydney #Canton #Zeitelhack #Phoenix #Celebration #Life #Camino #Valley #Association
Obituary: Shirley Jean Somes



Born in Kuttawa Kentucky to parents Robert Eugene and Martha Rose (Harrell) Gray, Shirley and her family moved west to Goodyear Arizona when she was just a child. Attending Phoenix and ASU she obtained a teaching credential in elementary school education and overall affected the lives of nearly 1000 students over a 31 year teaching career in San Diego California. She eventually completed courses at Pepperdine in order to achieve an MA in education plus 90 units.



Shirley loved to travel and went to many countries around the world following her retirement from teaching in the San Diego Unified School District. Local travel was no exception to her desire to see and do everything she could to the fullest, including ocean cruises, RV camping, boating, 4x4 off-roading, and desert ATV riding.



An avid quilter, Shirley gave many of her creations away to friends and family in addition to mentoring several friends new to quilting. She was also active in her community following retirement from education. She founded and set up a scholarship award program for graduating high school seniors with the Friends of the Descanso Library in addition to being a past president and vice president of that group. A new scholarship award program is being set up in her honor to aid those already attending college. Other associations included membership in the local Garden Club, Book Club, and the Chapel of the Hills UMC. She was a founding member of the Descanso Emergency Preparedness Group and Fire Safe Council and served as treasurer for many years. She was also a member and past president of the Psi chapter Alpha Delta Kappa sorority for women in education.



Shirley was very excited about recently being acknowledged as a Daughter of the American Revolution. An earlier achievement included becoming an Honored Queen of Job's Daughters.



Shirley was recently preceded in passing by her brother David, her mother Rose, and her nephew Andy. She is survived by her husband of 32 years Dave Somes of Descanso Ca., daughter Stacy Ochoa and grandchildren Kaylin and Jamie North of Bonsall Ca., son Devon Smith and grandchildren Camerin and Sydney of Canton Mi., and sister Joy Zeitelhack of Phoenix Az.



Shirley was such a warm and loving inspiration and mentor to so many others in her life whether family, friend, co-worker, or student. She touched so many lives with her unselfish giving nature, and we all now miss her deeply. Every time you see a hummingbird, know that Shirley's love is near.



A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11 2017 at El Camino Sorrento Valley Chapel at noon.



In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that financial or volunteer donations be made in her name to the ALS Association of San Diego (www.alsasd.org) 858-271-5547.
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