Sonia E. Horvath, 89, formerly of Idyllwild, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Klamath Falls, Ore. of natural causes. Mrs. Horvath was born Feb. 1, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her education there, earning her registered nurse certificate from St. Vincent Charity Hospital on Sept. 3, 1943. She enjoyed working as a registered nurse…

Former Idyllwilder John Wiita, 77, died of natural causes Oct. 12, 1998, in Laguna Hills. He was born May 25, 1921, in Fitchburg, Mass. Mr. Wiita received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University in Boston and worked as an engineer for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach before entering the U.S….

It is with deepest sadness our Mother Patricia Anne Kane Morris Hair passed away in Hemet on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2016.  She had just celebrated her 88th birthday. Her health had been declining over the past few months. Mom’s pain is no more. Born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Long Beach, only child of Bill…

1947-2023 A Celebration of Anna Cooper Strong will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, and simulcast on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92337624889.  In lieu of flowers, Anna’s family requests that you go for a ride/walk, to enjoy the beauty that fills each day. Anna Lorraine Cooper Strong…

Lester Merrill Wintz, 79, father, husband, cherished partner and Renaissance man, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007 in Rancho Mirage. He was a former Idyllwild resident. He lived life to the fullest, left nothing undone and made the lives of those he touched far better for the experience. Lester’s accomplishments in life were many….