Claremont Obituaries
Great-grandmother, professor, champion of Claremont artists, CLMA was 100 Marguerite Loyau McIntosh led a long and remarkable life full of art and culture, from Paris to Claremont. She died peacefully at age 100 on November 22 at her home in Mt. San Antonio Gardens. A vibrant member of the Claremont art scene for more than […]
Great-grandfather, long-time CMC professor, coach, traveler Long-time Claremont resident, Gerald (Jerry) Irwin Eyrich, died peacefully on the morning of September 20th at the age of 95. Jerry was born in Spokane, Washington on May 7, 1930 to Henry and Victoria Eyrich, joining his older brother, Ric. “He was a proud graduate of Lewis and Clark […]
Arbol Verde native, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt Yolanda Villanueva Lobo died peacefully in her Arbol Verde home on November 2. Ms. Lobo, a life-long Arbol Verde east barrio resident, was 76 years old. Ms. Lobo was a descendant of Leonardo and Petra Gutierrez, early pioneers who settled in the Upland section of the […]
Great-grandfather, educator, author was 102 George Wickes, distinguished educator, author, scholar, and former intelligence officer during World War II, died peacefully on October 9 at the age of 102. Born in Antwerp, Belgium on January 6, 1923, to a Belgian mother and American father, George grew up in upstate New York. His parents had decided […]
Pioneering minister, professor, volunteer The Rev. Barbara B. Troxell died of cancer on October 17 shortly after her 90th birthday at her Pilgrim Place home in Claremont. Those who knew her, especially younger women clergy, described her as a pioneering spiritual guide and source of encouragement and deepened faith who lived as a follower of […]
Grandfather, longtime Pitzer professor, author, traveler “Although I have done many things that I regret and not a few of which I am ashamed, I cannot say that I wish my life had been different.” Said Ronald Kerr Steven Macaulay, who died peacefully on Friday, September 26. He was 97 years old. Born on November […]
Lawyer, educator, long-time Democratic organizer, fundraiser, volunteer Zephyr Tate Mann died August 23, while undergoing treatment for cancer. Zephyr was born in Overton, Texas to Zachariah and Annie Belle Wilson (later Watson). “Zachariah and Annie Belle must have known right away that Zephyr would be a changemaker: the couple gave their only daughter a name […]
Grandfather, proud Marine, entrepreneur George Charles Ash Jr., of Upland, died peacefully on October 22. He was 81. George was born December 23, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, the son of a Texaco executive. His family relocated often during his childhood, giving him the opportunity to attend many schools in the southern United States. At 17, […]
Jean Watkins Beckner, longtime Claremont resident, beloved librarian of rare books and amateur naturalist, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 98. Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Jean was an accomplished sailor, often taking out her small sloop by herself. Her father, Richard Howells Watkins, was a journalist for […]
The family of Janis Lou Johnston Papineau is deeply saddened to announce her peaceful passing at the age of 82. Born and raised in Alpena, Michigan, Janis was the beloved daughter of Betty (Douville) and Frederick “Fred” T. Johnston. The eldest of six children, she was a precocious, whip-smart child and a protective big sister. She grew […]
Ross Turner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and founder of Guided Discoveries, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025 from a cardiac arrest in Dana Point, California. He was 79. His passing was sudden and peaceful — just as he would have wanted — leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for generations […]
Minister, teacher, counselor, author Ken Dale, long-time missionary, teacher, counselor, writer, and beloved friend, died September 8 at the age of 99. By some markings, Ken had entered into his 100th year, and for that he was quite proud. Born in the farmland of Nebraska, “Ken’s life was marked by a quiet strength and a […]
Mother, homemaker, was married 72 years Beverly June Bicker died on July 12 at the age of 90. She was born the youngest of four children to Harold and Bertha Wessel on June 8, 1935 in Los Angeles. The family moved to Pasadena when she was 10. The Wessel family and the Bickers had attended […]
Great-grandmother, social justice warrior, writer, lifelong learner “Bands were playing in the streets of New York City on the day Barbara was born. It was an Election Day — November 6, 1922,” her family shared. On September 25, Barbara died peacefully at her home in Claremont. She was just six weeks shy of her 103rd […]
Beloved mother, grandmother, CUSD teacher Judith Carol Roberts, affectionately known as Judi, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of September 23, 2024, at the age of 78. Her children said she faced a courageous battle with uterine cancer, which spread to her lungs, yet her fierce determination and strength remained unwavering. […]
Grandfather, 40 year CMC professor, athlete, wood carver, volunteer James Pinter-Lucke died September 17 at the age of 81 after a brief illness. To family and friends, Jim is remembered as kind, patient, and steadfast, a role model and a mentor. Jim was born in Portland, Oregon to Talbot Bennett and Elma Juntunen. After the […]
Parent, grandmother, community volunteer and advocate for the arts Peggy Ann Carlson died August 27 at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland at the age of 72 after a four-year fight against cancer. “Well known in the community for her volunteerism, leadership, and advocacy for the arts, Peggy will be remembered by all for her […]