Their stories.

Every story here was shared by someone who loved them.

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1930s generation

Margaret H.

1938 — 2023 · Long Beach

She never missed a Sunday dinner or a birthday.

1950s generation

Robert C.

1951 — 2024 · Long Beach

He coached Little League for 22 years and knew every kid by name.

1940s generation

Eleanor V.

1944 — 2022 · Los Angeles

She kept every letter anyone ever sent her, tied with ribbon.

1960s generation

James T.

1960 — 2024 · Orange County

Dad fixed everything. We did not know how much until he was gone.

1930s generation

Dorothy M.

1935 — 2021 · Long Beach

She made her grandchildren feel like the most important people alive.

1940s generation

William B.

1948 — 2023 · Los Angeles

He said I love you every single time he left a room.

1950s generation

Catherine R.

1955 — 2024 · Orange County

She grew roses and gave them away to everyone but herself.

1940s generation

Thomas A.

1942 — 2023 · Long Beach

He whistled while he worked and we would give anything to hear it again.

1930s generation

Rosa M.

1932 — 2020 · Long Beach

She called everyone mija and meant it every time.

1940s generation

Arthur B.

1945 — 2022 · Orange County

He never left for work without kissing every person in the house.

1950s generation

Sylvia C.

1958 — 2023 · Los Angeles

She could make a meal out of nothing and make you feel like a king eating it.

1930s generation

Frank L.

1939 — 2021 · Orange County

He sat on the porch every evening and always had time for whoever sat with him.

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