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...
Rest in Peace: Jean Lynn Crow
Avalon lost a beloved resident on Sunday, Jan. 14, when Jean Lynn Crow passed away at her residence surrounded by family. Jean was born...
