Terry Otte 1942-2024 Terry Otte, a longtime resident of Leisure World, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family Born on Jan. 20, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, Terry was the oldest son of two boys born to Jack Gordon and Mabel Harriet. Terry served his country with honor in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. In 1997, Terry and his beloved wife of 58 years, Rosie, moved to Leisure World, where Terry’s love for music found a vibrant community. Together with his friend, Rod Anderson, he formed the band Terry Otte and Abilene in 2002. For more than two decades his music brought joytopackedaudiences at Clubhouse 2. His warm presence and musical talents became a cherished part of the Leisure World community. Terry is survived by his wife, Rosemarie, his children, John Michael Otte and Maria Aproda, his grandchildren, Mark Jr., Elton, John, Valentina, Daniel, David, Alan and Daniel, and nine great-grandchildren and many other extended family members and friends. Terry’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched with his music, his kindness and his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Though his guitar may fall silent, the melody of his life will forever echo in the hearts of those who loved him. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Jan. 21, 2025, at Clubhouse 2 at 1 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend and share memories. He willbe deeply missed and forever remembered.

Leah Lambros 1932-2024 With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Leah Lambros on Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 92. Leah was an active resident of Mutual 5 for over a dozen years, enjoying new friends and old, family, books on tape, books not on tape, cooking, wine and champagne, Yahtzee, and bocce ball. Her work years included secretarial positions at State Farm Insurance and then concluded after many years working at Texaco in Wilmington. Leah was “forever young” and very independent. She had style! She was “feisty” but made strong friendships easily and often with the most interesting and loving people. She had immense curiosity, good humor, and an unnatural strength of character and spirit. The wisdom p r o v i d e d through the Theosophical Society and related speakers, books, and other materials helped shape Leah’s understanding of life. Even earlier this year she could be found on a Zoom call taking in conversations related to such matters. She also cherished her time volunteering each summer at Far Horizons Camp in the Sequoia National Forest. Leah was also very generous towards family and friends, and on several occasions opened her home for months on end to those in her circle who needed a place to stay, and maybe also needed her thoughtful and steady guidance. Leah made her world a better place. She loved us. We loved her. Leah raised her children as a single mother, mostly in Long Beach, California in the “Ranchos” neighborhood, and for a period of time before that near the South Shores area in San Pedro. She is survived by her son Michael Lambros and his wife Caren, her son Paul Lambros and Sheli, her daughter Julie Brebes and her husband Steve, along with her grandchildren Denise, Danny, and Lauren, and her five great-grandchildren.