World champion magician to perform at Catalina Island Museum on May...

The upcoming First Fridays at the Museum kicks off a summer of magic at the Catalina Island Museum. Working closely with the Magic Castle in...

Rest in Peace: ‘Bert’ Jordan

We thank our dear friends for their condolences on the passing of Bert Jordan. The sorrow and sadness have been minimized by your thoughtfulness. We are...

Rest in Peace: Alison Hunter Johnston

Alison Hunter Johnston passed away on Thursday, March 29th, following a series of health challenges in the last year. Known as “Ali,” she lived life...

Rest in Peace: Helen Mayberry, 1924-2018

Helen Mayberry was born in Los Angeles, at the California hospital, to Catalina Adargo Godman and Don Godman, on May 23rd, 1924. Much to her...

Islanders gather to say goodbye to Helen Wilson

For the Islander More than 150 Catalina Islanders gathered with “overtown” friends Monday to say their goodbyes to a woman who is believed to have...

The passing of Helen (Greig) Wilson

Catalina Island lost one of its own on February 20, 2018. Helen (Greig) Wilson, 96, of Garden Grove is believed to have been the...

A fitting farewell for Jean Crow

  Those of you who were up early on Valentine’s Day and were on Front Street were treated to the powerful sounds of bagpipe music,...

Rocky Rinehart 1953-2017

  Rocky Rinehart passed away Dec. 27, 2017 after a short illness. He was born in Avalon at the old hospital on Sumner Avenue, on...

Rest in Peace: Robert Machado, The Legend

For the Islander You were the heart and soul of your family and you will be greatly missed. We who remain on Earth must try...

Carlos Howard Montano: 1929-2017

  Carlos Howard Montano passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a 10 year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease, on December 29th 2017. Carlos...
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