Obituary: Viv Larson - Idyllwild Town Crier

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This mountain and mountain community will miss the kind face, the engaging spirit and generous contributions Viv Larson has shared with us for over 20 years. After an accepting yet vigorous struggle with lymphoma cancer, Viv died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning. Her friends were with her; the Alleluia Chorus was playing in the background and, as Viv instructed me to say, “She went to swim with the dolphins.” Viv also insisted that I keep this announcement short and simply give thanks to all who made her life so meaningful and enjoyable here on the mountain. A gathering to remember, give thanks and celebrate Viv’s life will take place 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St., Idyllwild, CA.

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ByIdyllwild Town Crier December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Life Tribute: Donna Carol Barucza, 1933-2018
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Reading Time: 1 minute

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Obituary: Paul Oscar Arnson
By November 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Obituary: Robin Hoffman
By April 10, 2006May 27, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

Robin C. Hoffman, 65, of Hemet, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at home. He was born in San Jacinto to the late Robert and Gwendolyn Hoffman. He lived in the valley all his life and also had lived in Idyllwild. Mr. Hoffman graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1958. He served in the U.S….

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Obituary: Ralph W. Mason
By September 30, 2008June 1, 2011 Reading Time: 2 minutes

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