Janice Kay Matthews 1943–2026 Janice “Kay” Matthews, age 82 passed on July 18, 2026, at 2:45 a.m. at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She was born on Sept. 1, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, to Donald Matthews and Marie Moss as their only child. Kay is survived by cousins throughout the United States. Kay often described her life as “20-40-20.” Her first 20 years growing up in South Bend, she developed a love of all things Notre Dame. Her love of the ocean drew her to relocate the next 40 years in Southern California. She was hired by the aerospace industry as an executive assistant. Her loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers was well known. Walking her rescued pups kept her moving. She also became active in The Church of Religious Science (nee Church of Spiritual Living). The last 20 years began when she retired to Seal Beach Leisure World which she called “paradise.” Kay appreciated the friendship and support of her neighbors. She enjoyed meeting people in community activities—library volunteer, genealogy, knitting, and assorted lectures. Rescued cats became her companions. She enjoyed “scootering” to the Health Care Center, food trucks, concerts, and shopping. She was happy in Leisure World. Kay had a strong philosophy of spirit. During her physical challenges, she began looking forward to her next life. When asked how to share her passing, Kay specified two requests she wanted honored: first, Kay made arrangements with the Neptune Society to scatter her ashes at sea; second, she asked her friends on Facebook be told of her passing. No funeral or celebration of life is planned. —paid obituary

••• In Memoriam Priscilla Ferguson 75 Stephen Davis 65 Helga Vidor 101 Marjorie Wild 78 Nicholas Thompson 31 Norma Ballinger 89 George Koury 78 Eileen Gregg 98 Erika Purvis 86 Larry Lansford 87 Charles Henry 87 Rosa Valenzuela 65 Thomas Hecker 71 Families Assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 562-961-9301 —paid obituary

In Memoriam Walter Richardson, Sr. 77 Jenny Russ 85 Joanne Harber 91 Bonita Sperry 74 Sonja Gutierrez 84 Yvonne Brown 89 Margurite Steiger 82 Doris Van Rossum 81 Priscilla Ferguson 75 Helga Vidor 101 Marjorie Wild 78 Families Assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 562-961-9301 —paid obituary

Doris E. Anderson 1932 - 2026 Doris Anderson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Seal Beach, California, at 94 years old. Doris was born Jan. 1, 1932 in Detroit to Everett and Marie Sultz. She was predeceased by her sister, Janet (Hayes) Crew and her parents. Our mom lived what might have seemed like an ordinary life, but her steady presence, her unmatchable organizational skills, her incredible green thumb, her impeccable writing and her passion for her pets held our world together and she was no ordinary person. She graduated from Eastern Michigan, University and married Dr. Tom Anderson, working as a school teacher to put him through Veterinary College at Michigan State University. Together they lived in Brighton, Michigan and built a veterinary practice, a home on a small lake, and a life filled with four children, horses, cows, gardens, and whatever injured or unwanted animal found its way to their door. Later in life as a single woman she moved from Brighton to California to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren. She volunteered her time and lived a life filled with friends, family, and always her beloved dog. Doris is survived by her four children: Bill Anderson (Deb), of Columbia, Montana; Karin Gendron-Deely (Charlie) of Petaluma, California, Mike Anderson (Marie), of Brighton, Michigan, and Ann Elliott (Tim), of Long Beach, California; her six grandchildren Chris Gendron (Stefanie) of Elk, Washington, Matt Gendron (Michele) of Cotati, California, Mitchell Anderson and Carly Anderson of Brighton, Michigan, Nicholas Elliott of San Diego, California, Natalie Elliott of Long Beach, California, and four great-grandchildren Cash, Trinity, Freyja and Devin Gendron. We'll remember her in the everyday moments—like having a cup of coffee and chatting over the paper at the table, family gatherings or hanging on the patio and will miss her love and presence in those moments. So many of her lifelong friends were gone too soon, but she carried their memories with her always. Rest peacefully, Mom. We love you always. —Paid obituary

Denise Potterton 1952–2026 Denise Potterton, 73, of Leisure World in Seal Beach, California, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. She was born Aug. 24, 1952, in New Jersey, later raised her children in Colorado, and made her home in Seal Beach, where she spent many happy years. Denise served for years as president of Mutual 1, bringing a sharp mind and steady hand to the role. She founded a women’s walking group, was an avid member of a Mahjong group and game group, and loved 1,000-piece puzzles. She cherished hiking trips to the Bolsa Chica Wildlife Refuge and its birds, gardening, and adored her rescue cats. Denise is survived by her two daughters and one son, and her six grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be missed.

••• Joanna “Joanie” Hatheway 1935-2026 Joanna Lee “Jonie” Hatheway passed away peacefully at her home in Leisure World, Seal Beach, California, in July 2026. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1935. Jonie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl; her parents, Clarence and Evelyn; her stepmother, Olinda and her sister, Georgann. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgrandchild, many beloved nieces, nephews, and her brother- in-law. At the age of 12, Jonie’s family moved from Wisconsin to Colorado. Years later, while working at the telephone company, she met Carl. They married and eventually the family settled in California, where they had many happy years. Through the years Jonie taught Sunday school and Missionettes, worked in the school cafeteria, drove a school bus, worked at JCPenney’s cosmetic department and beauty salon, was a bank teller, opened and managed a GNC store, and eventually returned to the telephone company, where she retired. What Jonie loved most was raising her five children and supporting her husband throughout his many music adventures, including the founding of Velvetones at LW. Jonie loved LW and all the friends she made through the years. She enjoyed the garden club, golf cart club, Taco Tuesday, coffee and cookies with friends before the gym. Jonie loved walking, and walking Sophie through her neighborhood was the highlight of every day as she enjoyed visiting with old friends, making new friends and visiting her special friends “under the umbrella.” After Carl’s passing, she discovered a new hobby she absolutely loved: collecting clothes, household essentials and food for people in need. The only thing Jonie loved more than her family was her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was her very best friend and at the center of everything she did. She cherished her time at LW Assembly of God Church, enjoying the worship, Pastor Chuck Franco’s teaching and fellowship with friends over meals together. Those who knew Jonie will remember her as sweet, kind, loving, thoughtful, hardworking and determined to the very end. She leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories, a legacy of faith, a heart of compassion, and a love that will continue to live on in all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and the LW community she loved so dearly. Jonie’s children warmly invite all who knew and loved her to join them for her Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, Leisure World Seal Beach, 1419 Northwood Road, Seal Beach, CA 90740. —Paid obituary

In Memoriam Teddora Sundell – 92 Luseane Filimoeulie 99 Patricia Lowry – 81 Matthew Zwirn – 72 Ernestine Whitfield – 88 Betty Wells – 95 Linda McCullough – 84 William Burkowski - 38 Susanne Baumann – 79 John Marangos - 69 Mary Duru – 69 Maria Bryan – 98 Daniel Wilkinson 68 Anthony Wiezorek – 80 Roggie Fleming – 74 Barbara Van Loenen – 43 Nu Ly – 86 Olga Velazquez Millan – 84 Families Assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 562-961-9301 —paid obituary

In Memoriam Florence Dartt 83 Margaret Flynn 88 Luz Flores 80 Randall Craft 59 Thomas Hughes 79 Richard Lee 83 David Gamble 80 Terry Richards 82 Teddora Sundell 92 Luseane Filimoeulie 99 Patricia Lowry 81 Matthew Zwirn 72 Ernestine Whitfield 88 Betty Wells 95 Linda McCullough 84 William Burkowski 38 Susanne Baumann 79 John Marangos 69 Families Assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 562-961-9301 —paid obituary

Bruce M. Keough 1949-2026 Bruce M. Keough, age 77 passed on May 14, 2026 at 1:20 a.m. at an assisted living facility. He was born on Jan. 18, 1949, in Ontario, Canada, to Leo Keough and Margaret Coady, one of 15 children. He is survived by his second wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, along with many dear friends in Leisure World. Bruce found joy at Taco Tuesday and Wednesday night Karaoke Club, where he danced with enthusiasm. He often was singing or humming a happy tune that uplifted those around him. He regularly attended the Republican Club with his wife. Bruce also attended Compass Bible Church in Huntington Beach, where he found faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bruce’s life was a testament to the strength of friendship, and his absence will be deeply felt. David Livingston will conduct a service to celebrate his life on Friday, July 24, at noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. Family, friends, and Leisure World acquaintances are invited to attend; refreshments will be served.

••• In Memoriam Gregory Toprover 56 Shelby Fowler 82 Madeline Butler 83 Doris Anderson 94 Anthony Millar 66 Judith Meyer 59 Don Ciski 80 Florence Dartt 83 Margaret Flynn 88 Luz Flores 80 Randall Craft 59 Thomas Hughes 79 Richard Lee 83 David Gamble 80 Terry Richards 82 Families Assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 562-961-9301 —paid obituary